New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine

Went here for a family dinner it was amazing! Service and food were amazing. My partner had the pad tai and had the black bean noodles ! We also got the crispy chicken with sweet sauce! Very tasty.They were so delicious and the portion sizes were huge. Plenty of food to take home! Very nice people there as well!

7/24/2025 New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine 110 Kalakaua St Hilo, HI 96720 We went there for dinner on a Thursday. It's in downtown Hilo on a side street with street parking which was okay since most everything else was closed, could be more difficult for lunch. It's a clean and cozy table and chair setup with Thai ambiance. Service was fast and attentive. We ordered the Chicken Satay and shared the Green Curry. The Chicken had good flavor but was hard and a little dry. The Green curry was okay and not memorable. This place is owned by the family that has Nim's. The quality of food was okay but I would not repeat. There's a much better place in Hilo.

Got takeout order of Masaman curry with chicken and Tom Kha (coconut curry) soup. The spices and sauces were fantastic in both dishes. Just not impressed with the vegetables in the masaman dish (carrots, potatoes, onions) or soup (nothing exotic) either. I will go back though and try some other things.

We ordered pineapple fried rice and summer rolls. Regardless of the authenticity, the food is good and the portion is huge. I went to this place to stuff my empty stomach after hiking, and I expected nothing more!

The food is very good! We enjoyed having dinner here, everything we ordered tasted good and fresh. The food portion is big, the price is reasonable for the amount of food you get, delicious flavor. Would like to come back and try new things. Good service, relaxing environment.

Great food. Good service. I had the chicken Pad Thai with "hot" spice level. Just right. My son had his spicy noodles at "extra thai hot" splice level. He loves hot stuff and it was all he could take! He loved it though. Overall, it's a nice chill restaurant and the prices are good for downtown.

Love it 😍 Food and Singha beers are fabulous! We were blown away from this sensational Thai cuisine! Yes, we celebrated my birthday surprise! We're definitely going back for more!!! Our favorite appetizer are Summer Rolls and Fried Calamari while sipping Singha beers till the rest of our orders arrive! We actually almost eaten them all! 😂

Brightly lit Thai restaurant in Hilo. Found through a simple google search. We were welcomed immediately upon arrival and seated rapidly. Reasonably priced drinks and meals. Generous portion size. The Budda Rama curry was fantastic. Deep, rich flavor with strong peanut butter tones. Ordered medium but was definitely more mild than expected. The beef salad was a big miss for me. Too thick and sinewy on be meat with harsh flavors. Would highly recommend the budda rama, another in the party enjoyed the bbq pork. Would return for sure.

Delicious meal and great service! Everything was beyond tasty. Especially loved the chicken skewers. They were knowledgeable about gluten free and helpful c

In my humble opinion, this is easily one of the best places to eat in Hilo. Maybe I'm biased because Thai cuisine is in my top 5.... I've eaten here many times over the years and have been impressed by the consistency of their quality food and portion sizes. They don't skimp. My partner and I recently ordered their panang curry (with chicken, mild), summer rolls, and garlic pepper stir fry (with chicken, hot). Let's start with their summer rolls. They give a lot of pieces, definitely more than the norm, or at least the Thai restaurants I ate at in California. They were incredibly fresh and filling, and their peanut sauce complemented perfectly. My garlic pepper stir fry was excellent. The spice level was perfect--not too hot to make the food unappealing, but enough to give the sinuses some sniffles and add great flavor. There was plenty of chicken and vegetables. I definitely would order this again. Overall, they will continue to have my business for the foreseeable future!

We waited almost an hour just for our appetizer. By the time it arrived, the ice in our water had completely melted--yes, that long. During our wait, we even saw a couple of other tables give up and leave. That being said, the food was actually really good, so I guess it was worth the wait. But unless they improve their service time, I'm not sure I'd come back.

Came with husband and 4 hungry teenagers Including one stroppy daughter who 'hated' Thai food....and ended up cleaning her plate Good price and good food

Flavor profile of each dish, amazing. I cannot rave enough about how everything was so delicious, yet each with it's own unique taste. Visually presented well, just beautiful, even the drinks. The use of fresh vegetables, I could tell were cut and sliced with care. Coconut milk blended just right into the curries, oh my goodness. I usually start my review with a brief intro but I just had to start with a compliment. I was that impressed. I have driven by multiple times, even went to their website too. But I don't know why. I never made it into this establishment which is tucked away in Downtown Hilo as you drive up a one-way road. With a colorful ambiance and the dining room still bustling with diners when we arrived at 7:15pm, we were then taken care of by a friendly team that was eager to meet every request we made. I just wish our water glasses were filled more frequently though. The portions here are generous, with entrees ranging between $15 and $19, with most prices depending on your protein choice. Order your own and you'll still leave satisfied or, order "family style" and share multiple dishes. Just be careful how much you order because there's no question you'll leave with leftovers. Every dish was excellent and I would definitely recommend. Here is a list of what was ordered and know that everything mentioned is worth ordering, including the beverages. Green Papaya Salad, crunchy papaya strips, amazing texture. This has to be the prettiest dish we ordered. Pad Thai Noodles w/ Chicken and, Eggplant Stir-Fry w/ Pork. Green Curry w/ Chicken and, Buddha Rama Curry w/ Beef. Both curries, so rich in flavor and filled with mounds of vegetables. Pour it over your rice, OMG. Ask for side soup bowls with soup spoons, it'll help. Thai Iced Coffee, Yelp check-in special offer. Soursop Margarita, be careful because you can't taste the alcohol but I'll warn you, it's there. I wish I had ordered a second one. Choose a li hing mui powder rim, yum. If you're looking for a place to enjoy some delicious Thai food in Hilo, head over to this spot for lunch and dinner. A first visit for me at this location, I will be back for sure with a larger appetite. With extensive menu offerings, there's so many more dishes and cocktails I want to try. Thai food for breakfast the next day, yes I did. And the leftovers were just as yummy as the night before.

Very good pad se ew. Very slow service. Waited for 20 min after finished eating to get someone to come by to get box and check. Even after given check had to walk it up to counter despite many employees behind counter. But food good enough I would go back for sure.

Best. Wonton. Soup. In. The. World. Whenever I visit the Big Island of Hawaii, I come here for the wonton soup at least a couple times. I have had other menu items and was not disappointed, but the wonton soup has a hold on my heart. No wonton soup anywhere I have been in my life is like this one. It has no fuss ans no muss (because some soups are just crowded with various veggies and such)... this is just HUGE 100% homemade wontons, bok choy, chicken, green onion, cilantro and garlic. I can never have enough. Just get it!

Very mid food, maybe this place is popular bc of big portions? We ordered the evil dish which was really... wet. And salty. Also got the pad Thai which was good but not great, and the pad see ew which was not seasoned enough.

Husband and I visited this restaurant on a Friday night and we ordered the Chiang Mai chicken fried rice in Thai spice level. Omg it was so spicy it burned our mouths like crazy. My hubby and I are both South Indians and have eaten pretty spicy food through out life. And our mouths were on fire. However the taste was amazing, so delicious, yummy, mouthwatering that we couldn't stop eating. To cool our pallet, we got the mango sticky rice which was alright. It was warm to our surprise. Not overly sweet. Mango was not much sweet too. Service was amazing, the lovely waitress gave us great suggestions and also local recommendations. Ambiance was cute and nice.

Food was pretty delicious. Service was just ok. She seemed sweet. We ordered summer roles and ordered them with the pineapple sauce. Husband and daughter lobed it..The peanut sauce was $2.50 additional to have both. I didn't know the pineapple sauce was spicy and I can't eat spicy so I had to buy the peanut sauce anyway. I told her this and asked for the peanut sauce and she forgot. So I reminded her about 5 min later and she brought it to me. The bbq pork and rice came without a sauce so I asked for one and she brought me the same pineapple sauce from the summer rolls so I asked if they had something else that wasn't spicy. She brought me straight fish sauce with some garlic in it. It was good without the sauce but the sticky rice was a little dry. The pad se ew with beef was pretty good and the curry my husband got he absolutely loved. The place was decorated cute.

I decided on Thai food for my birthday. I wanted to eat at home. My wife placed the order for our family ahead of time and picked it up. We ordered yellow curry with chicken, sticky rice, green papaya salad, pad Thai, and sticky rice with coconut milk and mango. I enjoyed all of the dishes. The sticky rice was a little dry, but a wet paper towel and the micro remedied that. The curry, was delicious. It was a decent thickness with good flavor not watered down. The pad Thai was good, and so was the green papaya salad. I also enjoyed the mango w/ sticky rice. My family enjoyed the meal so much that some of my kids were too full to even have birthday cake. I would recommend this restaurant.

Terrible experience. Server took our order and never came back to the table again, not even with the one soda I ordered. I had to go up and get my drink and ask for the bill. They double charged us on the bill. Do not recommend.

Very tasty and fresh food. Good value, due to large portions. Food was served quickly. Wait staff was efficient and somewhat friendly. They did come and checked on drinks regularLooked like a smaller mom & pop restaurant. Looking from outside, it'd be easy to pass by, but it is worth the stop. We were fairly hungry when we arrived. We decided to start with shrimp spring rolls and fried sweet potatoes. We're glad that's all we order, because we were full after the two appetizers.

I was treated poorly multiple times by the same waitress. I was ignored and literally not spoken to at all, just a mean silent look. I watched them cheerfully interact with other costumers on both occasions. As a trans woman, I just guessed they had a bad day at first and it wasn't personal. The second time I came in with a trans friend and it happened again, months apart. The mean looks, lack of service, and the literal silent othering made it extremely uncomfortable for us both. I won't come again and will advise any queer or trans friends to stay away.

In relation to, "Mai Thai Cuisine"... I'm like Jean-Claude Van Damme, still learning how to stretch before Chuck Norris comes over & sits down at the head of the dinner table. I ordered a New Chiang Mai Thai Spicy Delight. The dish was abundant and the savory flavors exploded ( I ordered my dish "spicy" ) within my palate like Chinese New Year... OMG... I wanted to take some food to go, but I kept indulging one bite after another. Before I knew it, I needed to cool down from the fireworks of flavors and ordered a few local beers as I contemplated whether or not to order dessert... Time was essential, so I skipped dessert and "Skip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" for another day...

Generous portions and good food at good prices. Enjoyed the vegetarian options! It got busy really quick but waitresses were really nice.

RUDE AF!! We got seated, 2 of us. We sat there for 25 minutes. Lady slammed our waters on the table, but eh, at least we the waters. They sat two families after us. TOOK THEIR ORDERS FIRST. We left. Never again.

The food is very good! We enjoyed having dinner here, everything we ordered tasted good and fresh. The food portion is big, the price is reasonable for the amount of food you get, delicious flavor. Would like to come back and try new things. Good service, relaxing environment.

Food was really yummy. I only wish we had gotten to try more! Service was great too. Worth the stop in while shopping in Hilo.

Our party of eight had a good experience at New Chiangmai Mai Tai for dinner on a weeknight evening. The roasted duck dish was fabulous. Very layered and flavorful. Other hits were BBQ pork, yellow curry, chicken satay and papaya salad. Those who ordered their spice level Asian hot were not disappointed. Service was a tad slow and scattered but got the job done. Vibe was a bit mellow, almost family restaurant with a bar but maybe we dined too early (6:30 pm) before things pick up.

portion big, friendly service, opens late. Food: some hits (pad Thai, pineapple fried rice); some misses (curry, Thai BBQ); some were okay (papaya salad). Very extensive menu so there are many more things to try before really deciding how good this place can be. Ambience is good with comfortable vibe.

This restaurant was recommended by an employee of Volcano Winery and she was right on point. The Hot and Sour soup is delicious! The curry is excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Food EXCELLENT , Love the mile chicken pad Thai, all of the curry are excellent as well sweet rice, mango dessert and Thai tea with coconut milk are my to go's every time I'm in town, I live on the other side of the island The staff it's good. The environment is clean and as expected for a Thai restaurant feels authentic. Try, Lilikoi Martini

Picked up some appetizers to take to a party. Service was fast, friendly, and portion size was good for the price. I got shrimp spring rolls, chicken satay, and fried wontons. The shrimp spring rolls were really good with lots of shrimp, which seems like an unusual variation for Hilo where spring rolls are usually pork or vegetable. I was told the satay were good but they disappeared before I could try them. Same with the fried wontons.

Hilo is a sweet retreat. A small town friendly feel with good food. This place is one! Go eat there, you will love it. A very good Pad Thai for noodle lovers. Yummy.

No frills restaurant on big island. It's in a strip mall so may not seem appealing. BUT the food is good and seemed to be individually prepared and well priced.

Good lord this place has the flavor, portions and lovely staff. After hiking a rigorous 4 mile loop at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Trip we decided to dodge the tourist trap Thai and get back to Hilo. When I placed my order over the phone the place sounded packed, always a good sig. The woman handing me my order was radiating kindness and a genuine spirit. My order was a ready a few minutes earlier than quoted. We unpacked our yellow pumpkin curry , sticky rice and pad Thai and were in heaven. It was delicious and could only finish 60%. I will definitely return on future trips. Jah Bless the entire staff for a wonderful experience.

Food was amazing. Hit the spot at every angle. I got the green curry, pad thai, papaya salad and tom khoa coconut soup. Everything was solid and one of the best places to eat in hilo. Service is always amazing and friendly. Ambiance is cozy, family friendly and decorated nicely. Would recommend to anyone visiting Hilo.

Met a local in the Hilo area while visiting the big island and she said that she worked at this Thai location and recommended that I come over as people always tell her it's the BEST Thai food in the whole island. Well, I had already tried two Thai location in Hilo and wasn't very impressed yet so so didn't expect a whole lots from this location but I was so wrong!!! The food was filled with amazing flavor - curries were creamy and pad Thai wasn't just sweet ketchup like some other locations. The local was actually working at the time and saw me and gave me free drinks as well. Make sure to try the LILIKOI drinks!!! They are so good!! Oh also the egg rolls were BOMB.

Yum. Very good AND they made me prik nam pla to go on pineapple fried rice. As mentioned by everyone else...the portions are massive and very sharable.

Disappointed. The food was not tasty as the last few visits to Hilo. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls, chicken pad Thai, chicken fried rice, yellow vegetable curry and eggplant with pork. There was barely any shrimp in the spring rolls, the pad Thai was mostly noodles, the yellow curry was just ok and the eggplant lacked garlic and flavor. The food was prepared fast. I'm sad to say that I won't be returning.

The food was very mid. A lot of the food was overdone and salty. Their plant was burnt. They also charged us an 18% gratitude for 5 people although their menus says 6+ gratitude is added. When we asked them to take it off they refused and said it was their policy

Know that if you check in on yelp online you can get a free drink. Of course, we went for complimentary Thai teas. They were very sweet but delicious! The portion sizes were huge and lots of vegetarian options were available! We ordered the chiang mai fried rice, pad see ew and buddha rama curry. The pad see ew was a little too bland for my liking but the curry and fried rice were delicious! We had enough for lunch the next day. We came early for dinner around 6pm and were glad we did because there was a wait after a few minutes. One downside to this place was the parking situation. Free parking is available on the street that the restaurant is located on. We didn't have trouble because we came early, but it looks full when we left dinner. There is a community center right there where a lot of homeless people hang out, but I think that's a common story in Hilo.

Honest review here. I'm big on quality of food, value, and service. If the food is great but the service is lacking, I'll take my money elsewhere. When entering there is a sign that says, "please wait to be seated", so I did. After a bit the woman at the counter at the other end (who'd been standing there the whole time i was waiting) called me over asking how she could help me. I told her I was waiting to be seated and she told me I could sit wherever I liked. I deliberately chose a set by an open window as I'd been traveling all day and had a migraine. It had been about 8 hours since I'd last eaten and I knew once I ate, got some fresh air, and took some medicine I'd be fine. She asked me if I wanted to close the window (it was raining outside but rain wasn't coming in, just the fresh air), I kindly said that I would like to keep it open. She asked if I was sure and I replied yes, keep it open please. Later a woman walked past screaming in the street, she wasn't loitering, just passing by, but the hostess took that opportunity to close the window because...well apparently, "there were so many reasons it should be closed". That really annoyed me as I specifically asked her to keep it open, not open it for me, it was already open when I arrived, but for some reason it really bothered her. The service was prompt and the food was good, I had the spring rolls and shrimp noodles. Food tasted fresh and of good quality. Price was fair considering the amount of food lasted me 3 meals, but I was charged a fee for a to-go box (I thought that was in poor taste to charge). There were no smiles from my server, very unfriendly in fact, no aloha spirit at all in this restaurant- and that's HUGE for me! So all in all, food was good, price was fair, but atmosphere/service was lacking so I won't be back.

What happened to the cook and your liquor license ? No beer, our extra salty too much fish sauce red curry with pumpkin was just that, too salty that we couldn't eat it. The spicy noodles were anything but spicy and the noodles were broken into 2" pieces so I believe they were old. This is really a shame as I loved the old Chiang Mai, but not this joint...

Amazing food and lots of vegan options including Thai Iced Tea. I stop here for lunch or dinner whenever I am in Hilo.

Cute spot with a large menu, large portion size, quick service and veggie packed food which I appreciated. You let them know the heat level you would like. The country curry was super flavourful and I loved the pumpkin in it. I also loved the option for brown, jasmine or sticky rice. Although the noodles in the black bean noodle dish itself were tasty, it was pretty bland and not as vegetable heavy. It tasted better when I poured the curry sauce over it. All dishes come with your choice of protein and included options like scallops, duck and ahi rather than just typical chicken and beef. Mens washroom is located outside of the actual building. No AC but windows are open and fan was running so it felt nice and breezy. Price was fair for portion size and Hawaii in general. Takeout containers are 45 cents each. Street parking only. Although this is supposed to be a northern Thai restaurant they sadly don't offer khao soi.

We were in Thai food heaven. We got the pineapple fried rice, spring rolls, papaya salad, budda rama curry, soursop margarita and a dirty thai iced tea. Papaya salad thai hot was flamin, good but we shouldve lowered the heat for us and we like Mt bfs fave was the buddarama curry and mine was the pineapple fried rice. Service was great they came over to check on us a lot. Ambiance great!

Buddy Rama curry is fantastic I've never had any other curry this delicious anywhere. Perfect combo of peanut butter and curry flavors

The crispy chicken and the wonton soup were so good!! Good service too!!! And the ambiance is really nice and chill- not too hot or cold

Came here for dinner after the farmers market on Wednesday. There was plenty of seating available in the middle of the afternoon and they had the windows open for a nice breeze. I ordered the soursop colada martini to start. I'd never tried soursop before but was pleasantly surprised by its fresh sweet taste with a hint of citrus and enjoyed it very much. We ordered shrimp pad thai and the garlic pepper ahi, which oddly does not come with rice so I had to order it on the side later. The garlic pepper ahi was quite good and I forgot to take a photo before we scarfed it down. However, the pad thai was a bit dry and did not have the usual crushed peanuts that most other places typically add. The portions were good though and our waitress was attentive to us and answered our questions patiently so we did enjoy our meal a lot. I'll also add that the rest of the menu looked amazing and very authentic - quite a few dishes that I would've liked to try.

If you blink you might miss this place. Looks like no big deal as you pass by, but the food is definitely worth a double take. I may be ruined for a few of my favorite Thai dishes now! We happened upon this gem in our way to a different place and so very pleased we stopped here instead. Inside feels open and airy, the staff are super welcoming and invited right on in to have a seat. Menus and iced water were with us before we even settled in. Perfect timing. We started with Thai teas and coffee with the choice of half and half or coconut milk. Coconut milk is amazing with both! Of course their tea and coffee is great to start with, and worth the calories. The three of us started with the larb, spicy and chicken satay. These are two of my favorite Thai starters and often make my whole meal. The satay is hands down the best I've had. They marinate the meat in something I cannot place and it's so so very good. Tender, succulent chicken cooked to perfection. Eat solo, dip in the fantastic peanut sauce, eat on the skewer or with a fork, any way is the best way. I'm heartbroken I live thousands of miles away because I will never find another satay as good. The larb also was so different, and so much better than others I've had. The ground chicken is flavored with hints of lemongrass, unlike any larb I've had. It's savory, tangy, spicy, a little sour and sweet. It's mixed with shredded carrots - I don't even like a carrot that has been near a stove - and I loved it! The kids loved it although they were in tears over the spice (I like it hot !). A sip of Thai tea/coffee helps cut the burn. The wonton soup is a delight. The broth is so rich and deep with flavor. The wontons are tender and stuffed with a savory filling. The bok choy is crunchy but cooked and keeps it's wonderful green. The soup is full of even more ground chicken for a hearty tasty soup. Roasted duck curry is a surprise! Lots of duck, touched with lovely spices in the rich coconut curry. The veggies weren't over cooked and had good texture to add a nice bite to the tender duck. This is a dish you eat with a spoon to scoop up all the goodness. If you're anywhere near this little gem, take the time to stop in. You'll be glad you did!

Good food! I ordered take-out. Got the usual Thai favorites: yellow chicken curry, pad Thai noodles with tofu, and vegetarian spring rolls. I liked that they had different options for protein. Overall tasty and quenched my Thai cravings. Also ordered some Thai tea, it was a little too sweet than what I'm used to but still great. Good portions as well. My party of 3 barely ate through half of the noodles, very filling! Felt like service could've been better but overall a quick & easy option for take out. I came at a not so busy time (about 2:30pm) so parking wasn't a problem.

Did take out. Excellent service, food very good. Could have upped the heat a bit, asked for medium but will stress medium heat next time. Can't wait to bring along friends; serving sizes very generous. Ambiance pleasant Hilo restaurant. Will return soon!

Great Thai food. Interesting eclectic spot on the edge of town. It may have been a Mexican restaurant formerly. All dishes we ordered were good. Thought the curry could have been thicker.

New Chiang Mai Thai was easily my hidden gem find while in Hilo! I was craving some eggplant garlic (which I literally always do) and wanted to grab a lighter meal since I was eating like a beast while visiting. I randomly happened upon New Chiang Mai Thai and honestly, so glad because what a find! My friend was not as hungry as I was so we decided that we'd just split an app and the eggplant and we went with the fried sweet potatoes. If you swing by, HIGHLY recommend getting these. They are just the best purple fried potatoes with a sweet and sour sauce that complemented them perfectly. The portion was NO JOKE either, waaay more than I was expecting to get for an app. Main dish wise, the eggplant tofu was well seasoned and had a great amt of eggplant. Did not skimp on the goods at all. I literally had to shoo my friend away because he was eating too much of my food while saying he wasn't hungry! Shoo shoo :P Parking is street parking and there are plenty of spots in the area. Service is swift and friendly and there is even a check in order for a drink! You know I had to get the thai tea -- deliciously sweet and perfect.

I would avoid this place. Check out all the negative reviews for this place on Trip Advisor, including the one about dirty silverware. Ugh! Also, the woman who works there threatens the neighborhood community cats, who live down the street and do no harm. I like to give my business to people who are kind to animals, and I like my food made with clean hands. Food should have a good vibe, or I'd just rather not eat. Especially, if you are vegan or vegetarian, go somewhere else! Hope this helps!

We make the trip from Kona every time we are on island for New Chiang Mai. The Tom Kha is amazing and could be a meal in and of itself. It is so full of vegetables and is so fresh and flavorful. We got the green curry with shrimp today, also and it was delicious! It had carrots, zucchini, bamboo shoots, broccoli, onions, delicious eggplant, and HUGE shrimp. Service was friendly and fast. The ambiance is laid back, island rustic, breezy and comfortable. This Thai food is worth the trip.

We like the Summer roll and the Tomyamkung soup a little bit too sweet. Workers not really friendly. Nice atmosphere .