Thai Thai Bistro and Bar

Thai restaurant · Volcano

Thai Thai Bistro and Bar

Thai restaurant · Volcano
19-4084 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785

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Nestled just outside Volcano National Park, this vibrant spot dishes out authentic Thai cuisine, featuring rich curries and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for post-hike refueling.  

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19-4084 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785 Get directions

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19-4084 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785 Get directions

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Casi F

Google
This place is a hidden gem! We were surprised to find the parking lot empty when we arrived shortly after 5, and fortunately we didn't let that deter us. Service was fast, servers were friendly, and food was great! They take their spices seriously - my "medium" had my nose running and the regular hot was enough to satiate my husband, who normally chooses the hottest available spice option (and he was glad he didn't here). The N/A Hawaiian Sunset beverage was delicious; crab rangoon were nice and crispy (and grab was either very fine or not much included, which is actually my preference). Green curry and Seafood curry were both delicious and the portions were large. I would skip the lava cake next time (it was "fine"), but would definitely recommend eating here on your trip to the National Park! $118 for two entrees (one seafood), one appetizer, one dessert, one specialty drink and one soda. Little pricey, but based on location (both Hawaii and specifically near a tourist attraction that isn't super accessible), the pricing made sense. Welcoming and clean interior with many interesting decorations. Loved the overall vibe. Mahalo for a great experience!

The Elevator and Airplane Finder

Google
Our last night of being in Volcano and we decided to get a reservation at Thai Thai Bistro since it looked pretty good. Came at around 6:30 PM on a Friday and they were pretty busy with a lot of people waiting to be seated. They had a lot of open tables but they were pretty understaffed (which is understandable given the remote location). We got our table and our waitress was really friendly. We started with the Shrimp Tempura as an appetizer which was good! I got the Thai Style Fried Rice with Pork as my entree. Overall, it was pretty good! The rice was flavorful and the veggies were fresh. We then got the Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert and that was amazing! The presentation was also really nice. Overall, a pretty good experience! If you’re in Volcano, Thai Thai Bistro is a pretty good spot. I’ll be back.

Xinyi Ong

Google
Expensive Thai food but taste is authentic. Don’t get Thai spicy unless you’re really used to the spice. Portions are huge and price is on the high side but overall a good dinner option as they’re open until 9pm

Jacob Greene

Google
Extremely good Thai food. Both the Pad Thai and the Thai Special Curry were absolutely delicious. Not sure if the heat levels make sense, though? They've got mild, small hot, medium, hot, and Thai hot. My wife got the Special Curry as small hot. I ordered the Pad Thai as medium. The server hesitated, as if unsure how to broach the subject, and asked if I liked hot food. Then she asked how hot I'd want it, from 1-10, with 1 being no spice and 10 being extremely spicy. I said 6. The Pad Thai came out, and it was delicious, but it was significantly less spicy than the Special Curry which was "small hot." My only guess is that when I answered 6/10, she adjusted mine down from medium and made it less than small hot. That's the problem with any scale, I guess. It's impossible to be sure what the other person is thinking. I was thinking 6/10 because I was, internally, thinking that if 10/10 is "Thai hot," I definitely want to stay away from THAT. I figured "hot" might be an 8/10, and would at best be "I can technically eat this, but I'll hate myself the entire time." So now my best guess is that 6/10 is mild, or maybe halfway between mild and small hot. Small hot is 7 or 8/10, hot is 10/10, and Thai hot is 15/10. Which is fine, and from what I've heard, it's probably a reasonable way to put it. But I dunno! Anyway it all turned out to work out well, because my wife couldn't handle the "small hot" curry, and she took my Pad Thai. The curry was ALSO delicious, by the way. I can't complain because if mine HAD been spicier, I'd have had nothing to give my wife, lol. Also? The basque cheesecake was absurdly delicious.

Kiara Miranda

Google
Very great service and delicious food. Husband and I came across this restaurant after leaving the Volcano national park and had incredible service and was served our food very fast and was amazing. They accommodated for my shellfish allergy as well. Would definitely recommend if you are wanting some Thai food while enjoying the views here.

Chad Wilson

Google
We started with a shrimp tempura that's not pictured here. It was very good. Then we ordered the noodle soup, yellow curry beef dish, and Pad Kee Mao Noodles with Pork. The curry and soup portions were a lot. We didn't finish those, but everything was very good.

Karunya Rao

Google
The best thai i have ever had, and I have eaten at multiple great thai restaurants in new york. We had the green curry and pineapple fried rice with tofu and I still dream about it.

Xiaochen Xu

Google
ATTENTION!!! Incredibly expensive hot water! I recently visited this restaurant and was quite disappointed with both the food and service. To start, I was surprised to find that a cup of hot water was charged at $3.99—a fee that wasn’t mentioned until I pay the check. When I raised this issue, I was simply told that the charge was listed on the menu. After arguing and talking to the supervisor they finally waived the hot water charge though. The food is also not so good. The fried rice was very salty, and the Thai iced tea was excessively sweet. On top of that, the prices were high relative to the quality offered. Additionally, for groups of six or more, there is an automatic 20% service fee. While I understand this practice may be common, the combination of high prices and mediocre service doesn’t justify such a fee.
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Vin S.

Yelp
Thai Thai serves pretty good food for where it's located. Not a lot of restaurants to choose from. And most of the others are meh. I had the Green Curry with Mahi mahi as my protein. Nice and spicy! The service was attentative, and the ambiance was nice. The prices are high, but given the location, whatever the market will bear, right?
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TammyLynn F.

Yelp
We wanted to love this place! Unfortunately they appeared to be under-staffed and they forgot about the people they seated in the bar. I came in just after 6pm on a week night and asked about placing a take out order. I was informed that the kitchen was running about 20 minutes behind, which I agreed to, expecting for my order to be taken right away. The host asked me to sit in the bar, which I did. A server came and attended to there couple who were already there, taking their order and refreshing their drinks. Assuming best intentions, she may have thought I was already helped, which is why she didn't make eye contact. As several servers came through the bar to get items for their customers, 20+ minutes passed. When someone finally looked at me, she asked, 'you've been helped, right?'. When I said no, she told me she'd be back to take my take out order. She was kind and helpful, offered me water while she took my order. Overall, it took me just over an hour to place my order and get my food. P.s. the food was pretty good!
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Ilwoo H.

Yelp
I've been looking for nice Asian food for my parents while traveling in Big island. I could choose restaurants very limited because they have very picky tastes. They wanted try American or Italian or Chinese or etc but seems like they didn't really like it. I found this place on the Yelp. Looks nice My family was enjoying this place food. Maybe we choose great menu. I really recommend this place whoever visit volcano area. Papaya salad was really great and this is my all the time favorite menu anywhere else but this place papaya salad was outstanding. Tom yam soup also outstanding but a bit small plate. Pad Thai was great too. Thai iced tea was so so. Very big restaurant but very quiet place. Our waitress was super friendly. Definitely go back this place again if I travel to here again.
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Anna L.

Yelp
Overpriced for mediocre Thai food but they are one of the only restaurant to still be open in the evening. The Thai iced tea was delicious but the food was not. I had the chicken pad thai which was average and bland. My partner had the pad kee mao but beware that their medium spicy is very spicy.
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Kathryn V.

Yelp
Mostly, we love this business. It is a great restaurant with nice Thai food. Yes it's pricey but everything is pricey these days. Staff is usually charming, but THEY SAY THEY CLOSE AT THREE, BUT THEY CLOSED AT 2:15 AND WOULD NOT SERVE US. JUST FYI.
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Virgie L.

Yelp
First off they are the only restaurant that's open at night so it was super busy. They were way short staffed (only 2 people working). They did an awesome job though keeping everything together. We wanted to try the pork chops but they didn't have so we got the basil beef and spring rolls. The beef was good but I was disappointed with the spring rolls. It was only spring rolls no lettuce, no noodles, no pickled vegetables, no mint - just spring rolls and the sauce wasn't even the right sauce. The place was clean but because short staffed a lot of tables had dirty dishes. But I gotta give credit to the two workers who kept it down.
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Monica T.

Yelp
I love Thai food so we decided to go back to this Thai restaurant that we been too. Food is always delicious and the service is beyond helpful.

Jennifer C.

Yelp
Dishes: Tom Kha, Tom Yum, and Thai Tea Rating: 8/10 On a busy night as the only restaurant open in Volcano, the staff impressed us with their efficiency and kindness. They're truly hard workers! The flavors of both the Tom Kha and Tom Yum were authentic and well-balanced--perfectly comforting dishes. A great spot to stop by if you're in the area! Worth the wait!

Monica C.

Yelp
Food was delicious! I will say if you enjoy some spice medium had me in a fun spot, and I enjoy spice very much! Food came out quick on a busy night, we had really good service. Waitresses were on top of it, all very attentive. Papaya salad was 10/10!
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Sophie F.

Yelp
Here for the cocktails! The food is great too. We tried to get into the Volcano House restaurant but they were too busy to fit our large party so we searched in the area for another location. We're lucky we didn't go to Volcano house because the service and ambiance of Thai Thai was much better suited for our party! Kid friendly with great cocktails for the adults. The menu has a good variety too, many great Thai options and kid friendly options!
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Susan B.

Yelp
Always a must-eat when in Volcano -we usually take to go and it's easily enough for two meals most times.
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S C.

Yelp
Hits the spot after visiting the volcano and you are tired of stale tourist food. Ate here recently, and it was the same as ten years ago. Top Thai place run by real Thais. Plenty of room. Friendly service.
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Jen S.

Yelp
We had dinner at Thai Thai last night and we enjoyed the delicious Thai food and attentive service! There were high quality, fresh veggies that we really enjoyed in our curries and soup. We wish we had this good of a Thai restaurant in our hometown. Highly recommend.
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Britt And K. H.

Yelp
I'm sorry I can't justify $25 for chicken pad Thai. The portion just does not justify the price. Flavor was good but nothing stand out. Mostly noodles. I can get the same portion at another local favorite spot for almost $10 cheaper. I gave this place a try just because of friends who raved about it, but sadly I likely won't be back.
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Ted D.

Yelp
We have now eaten here three times. Between the four in our party, we ordered quite a variety of things. A common problem is one person likes things Thai hot. Another person likes them with no hot. So I asked the server if he could bring the shared items mild and just the dish that I was alone ordering Thai hot . And I asked if I could get whatever made it hot as opposed to mild on the side so chili peppers flakes garlic chili sauce whatever it is they use just a little on the side for me . He says no problem I'll do it . So we wait for our food and when it starts to come out, that's when problems occur. First of all, bring everything at once appetizers soup salad, entrées there's hardly room at the table. And frankly, we would like to have had the appetizers first then the soup then the salad then the entrées in that order so we could enjoy them leisurely not worry about them getting cold or feeling rushed. So I reminded the server that he was supposed to bring me some heat on the side. He responded that he would get it for me, but he sounded nervous. When you come back, he put down a little saucer, full of what looked like hin sauce with a very tiny sprinkling of very old chili flakes. I taste the stuff with my finger and it's actually sweet not hot at all. And at that point I had also had the opportunity to taste the dish that was supposed to be Thai hot. It had zero hot. So I asked the waiter for the right stuff to heat it up and now he tells me oh no they don't give that stuff out like it's some kind of a secret. Frankly, if I had known, I wasn't going to be able to have my Thai food Thai hot I would've ordered the cheeseburger instead. I feel like he lied to me. I feel like based on what he said, in addition to his lie that the owners and managers of the place are very arrogant and think that you should just eat it the way they want to cook it. Even though they agreed to bring it out, they'll just bring it out however they want and you have no choice. Aside from this, my wife and I agreed pretty much everything was not good. The Tom guy was just boiled water with the cut up ingredients thrown into steep, no flavor no heat no nothing we didn't eat it. Sweet-and-sour chicken it had like no chicken. The chicken was almost shredded. It was so small pieces. Somebody asked me for a place a piece. I had to hand them so they could look at it and try and find a tiny little piece. And the sweet-and-sour sauce was not like sweet-and-sour sauce I've had at proper Thai restaurants. I've been to Bangkok by the way. I don't think the people that run this place are actually at all. So our friends like going here and they do have one good dish we will make a point of never returning at this point. It's just too insulting. Oh, and I almost forgot I didn't notice till much later when I looked at my receipt, but I was billed for something that I did not order.
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Wendy F.

Yelp
When I travel to the Big Island i always come to this place for delicious Thai food. The service is awesome and the food comes out super quick. If you're visiting the Volcano National Park you need to make stop to eat at this restaurant! Thank you!

Sarah W.

Yelp
Everyone in our party was very happy with their authentic Thai dishes. Definitely worth checking out.
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Jake W.

Yelp
The food was ok. Not the best curry I've ever had. Not the worst. Very expensive for what it is. Service was on the slower side. Nothing unique or interesting about the restaurant itself. There we pictures of Thai royalty maybe on the walls. Staff was nice.
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Bindu A.

Yelp
Nice little place just outside the Volcanoes National Park. Overall Great food! The eggplant was just amazing!! The soup was great too! The kids loved everything they tried here, including couple of American dishes they had.
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Mike Z.

Yelp
The food is good. The service is good. The restaurant is nice but for Thai food it's way way too expensive and unfortunately, because of that I will not go back. There are too many other Thai food options that are much less expensive. I wish it were more reasonable since it's very close to the house. The good: nice restaurant, friendly service, good food. The bad: over price for Thai food. Chances I will be back: unless someone else is paying there are too many other options for Thai food at much lower prices.

Ziv A.

Yelp
Amazing real Thai food. Hidden gem with great atmosphere and very authentic Thai food.
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Karin H.

Yelp
We ordered green curry small spiciness and pad Thai with no spicy level. This place has a real spicy level so be careful with ordering spicy dish! Food was both amazing and had a great experience with great staff. 5-10 minutes away from volcano National park.
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Jonathan B.

Yelp
Noodle Mysteries and Garlic Whispers: An Evening at Thai Thai Bistro and Bar Embarking on a culinary adventure at Thai Thai Bistro and Bar is akin to entering a theater of the unexpected. With its exclusive status as the only eatery brave enough to keep its doors open past 7 PM in a 5-mile radius, one could anticipate a unique dining experience. The Pad Kea Mao presented itself as a puzzle, enigmatic in its essence. Each bite was a curious blend of familiar flavors and an odd, almost whimsical hint of something unplaceable - certainly not the worst, yet far from the best. It was a dish crying out for a dash of daring, a sprinkle of something special to transform it from mundane to memorable. In this culinary odyssey, the garlic bread emerged as an unsung hero - reliable, comforting, and pleasantly ordinary. Amidst the whirlwind of flavors, its simplicity was a welcome reprieve. Then there were the drinks - a tantalizing mirage on the menu. Their allure was undeniable, but their prices soared like mythical creatures, leaving us to merely imagine their taste. The value? Let's just say our wallets felt the pinch. Parting with $40 for a modest meal of noodles and a side seemed like an unexpected plot twist in our dining narrative. And the ambiance? It was a slow dance of anticipation, where waiting an hour for our meal in a sparsely populated restaurant added a layer of suspense to the evening. In sum, Thai Thai Bistro and Bar is like a book with an intriguing cover and a story that takes unexpected turns. It's a 3 out of 5 stars from me - a place where the ordinary and the peculiar meet, creating an experience that's just as unforgettable as it is perplexing.
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Kimberly A.

Yelp
Green curry was on point! Yellow curry was delicious too! Great attentive service and very clean restaurant.

Frank R.

Yelp
An absolute tourist trap of a place and way overpriced for Thai food. Food was very average not worth the prices. Eggplant and basil stirfry for $25, eggplant was very soggy from the grease and very salty, tea is $4.95 and if you just want hot water it's $4.95 as well! It was our first time and the last. Eat in Hilo before heading up volcano or you wont have any choise but to waste your money while the owners laugh their way to the bank from "Thai" food for white people.

Abhinav K.

Yelp
Beware .... They don't pick up their phone and close at random times. So don't venture out unless you stay next door
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Steph H.

Yelp
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good food, but VERY spendy. After a day hiking around Volcano National Park we were really hungry and Thai food sounded good so we decided to check it out. As we sat down and perused the menu, we experienced sticker shock at the prices--this was some of the most expensive Thai food prices we'd seen anywhere, but considering that this was the only Thai game in the very small and remote town of Volcano, it made some sense. I got the Thai iced coffee and shrimp wonton soup with egg noodles, and hubs got the Thai iced tea and pad Kee mow noodles with tofu. Everything was good, and they had a legit homemade-looking spicy garlic chili oil which threw some welcome heat on the pretty mild dishes, but I can't say it was the best Thai food we've ever had. The restaurant was spacious, immaculately clean, and had good service, but definitely check out the menu prices before stepping in.
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Dawn M.

Yelp
If you love curry dishes, get the Thai Thai special! During our stay at the Volcano park, we tried this place for dinner. A bit busy on a Sunday night. We waited about 20 mins to be seated and another 10-15 for our food. Granted they are the only Asian restaurant in the area, they provided great service and food. The only down side were the prices. My husband and I shared an entree and appetizer for about $45 (including tip). Overall, great food! I'd come back again if I were visiting the park.

Julie B.

Yelp
Excellent food and eating space. Our waitress was very exceptional It was a rainy day and this eating experience put some welcome warmth in our tummies
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Missy W.

Yelp
The service is excellent. The location is great, and it can accommodate parties big or small. Stays open late, which is needed in the area. The food is not very good and is extremely overpriced, almost double compared to other thai places on island.
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Anna S.

Yelp
This place is some of the best Thai food I've had. You might question the outside but as soon as you walk through the doors you will be greeted with smiles and amazing service. We had the passion fruit margaritas and wow! Amazing! The yellow curry with shrimp was delicious and they didn't skimp on the shrimp. Delightful! Green curry was a bit more spicy but nice. But the winner of the night was the pad Thai! That was tasty and had the right combo of peanut and spicy. Ended the night with some mango sticky rice! We didn't regret it!
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Kristine M.

Yelp
Had great service and enjoyed all the decor and family pictures on the walls. We ordered the springs rolls and asked for them without mushrooms (just don't like them) but they are pre-rolled. The server said that they're not loaded down with mushrooms so we ordered them. They were delicious! The sauce was perfect as well. Next I ordered the Pad Sea Eaw with pork and my husband got the Pad Thai with pork. We really liked it and our meals tasted fresh. We were a little uneasy about how expensive the noodle dishes were though.
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Shengyao G.

Yelp
Tourist Trap !!! The owner is rude and crazy beyond your wildest imagination. I ordered their "special" appetizer plate, which comes with one spring roll, 3 slices of fried avocado and 4 fried wings. Thought the 22.99 price tag was steep, but we were too hungry to hunt for another place to eat after a full day of hiking at the volcano park. Spring roll and the avocado taste fine, but the wing tastes like it was defrosted, put aside for way too long before deep fried, and had a fishy smell to it. I kindly asked the waiter to replace the wings with another side of spring roll. The waiter came back after 5 mins saying that kitchen was stubborn about it and unwilling to make the change. I honestly couldn't believe this was happening, so I asked the waiter to get the manager for me. After a couple of mins, I could clearly hear someone in the back kitchen was yelling that nothing was wrong with the chicken then a mid-age women, who I presume could only be the owner / chef, stormed out of the kitchen with the plate of chicken wings I just returned, charged straight to my table, threw it in front of me and demanded me to answer what's wrong with the chicken. I never seen anyone so mad about something that's their own fault, but I still managed to explain to her the same thing I told the waiter a min ago and asked if she can take only the chicken wing off the bill for us. She got very defensive and started yelling in the middle of the restaurant about how the chicken is perfectly fine and we are taking advantage of her small business. At some point, I think she made a "cawwcawww" sound to pretend to be a live chicken to demonstrate how fresh the chicken is, which makes me sincerely question her mental state to run a business. During the entire time, I was showered by her spittle. This got so ridiculous that the entire restaurant was looking at us. Eventually after 5 mins of absolute shitshow, I just told her that we would pay the full bill so that she could leave us alone. I could also see the waiter was giggling the entire time in the back. Our misery must be very amusing to him. I wish I could have made this up, but the story is 100% true. Avoid this place at all cost!!!
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Daniel S.

Yelp
Highlights: One of three restaurants in Volcano, and it's PHENOMENAL. Get the MANGO STICKY RICE. Food: Easily some of the best Thai food I've ever had. The curry was especially good. Ambiance: Large dining space with big windows, lots of Thai decor, with a...lodge ski cabin vibe. Experience: Our waiter was the nicest guys. Very friendly to a bunch of tourists, and gave great recommendations (mango margarita).
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Phuong O.

Yelp
I was surprise to see a Thai restaurant near the grounds of the National park. We stopped by for dinner and ordered: Papaya Salad Pad See Ew Chicken Pad Kee Mao Beef Thai Thai Special Curry Steamed Mix Veggie Pad Thai Chicken Spring Roll Everything was delicious, came out in a decent time, noodles were not over cooked, out of all the items we ordered the Thai Thai Special Curry was everyone's favorite, it's a must try.
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Scott G.

Yelp
This is our favorite spot on the whole island - in fact, our favorite Thai food we've ever enjoyed I'm not sure what the magic is- but it's like magic for sure! The food is so fresh - the flavors so dynamic - the spring rolls were simply amazing!! Can't wait for dinner to arrive - but just after the appetizer I was inspired to write this
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Karson S.

Yelp
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE OTHER DOUBTING REVIEWS - THAI THAI IS A GOOD THAI RESTAURANT! We learned the history of this restaurant from our local hosts: this is a Thai restaurant that started to cater to the entire family by offering a few other food options than just Thai. We did not try the famous chicken nuggets or Italian options, but the Thai options were great! After a day of exploring the National park, we were looking for some good food. With recommendations to not eat inside the park, we found Thai Thai. We were seated immediately and loved the quirky Thai / family / eclectic decor. DO NOT TOUCH the glass elephants - love it. Everything we ordered was excellent (we have actually been looking for good Thai food back home, and this beat everything in our city). The Thai tea was strong & sweet (the way I like it), the pad Thai had a good amount of sauce, and I almost licked the bowl clean for the Thai Thai curry. Servers were very nice and tended to you when you needed, but left you to eat at the perfect cadence. Would recommend - this is a LEGIT thai place, with other options too, perfect for the whole group!
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Larry H.

Yelp
It's still the best Thai food, outside of Thailand IMO. What a lovely atmosphere, too. And the service is so very gracious. Can't say enough compliments about this long-established Thai restaurant!!!

Lil B.

Yelp
We were quite hungry and looking for someplace to eat in Volcano Village at 4pm. The menu looked good so we went in. The decor was quite eclectic but on the charming side. We started with avocado fries - good sized wedges of avo dipped in tempura batter and deep fried. Came with tartar sauce on the side which turned out to be a tasty combination. Enjoyed this new treat. Sister ordered the special which was cashew nut stir fried vegetables with chicken. I ordered the Thai Thai special curry with pork. Everything was super flavorful, fresh veggies that weren't over cooked - I really appreciated the pumpkin - and came with jasmine rice. Both dishes were really delicious. The wait staff were attentive, helpful and friendly. I'll definitely come back here when I'm on this side of the Big Island.
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Gabriela D.

Yelp
Very friendly and quick service. The food was excellent. The crispy spicy tempura tuna roll was massive, fresh, flavorful, and lightly battered such that it wasn't heavy at all yet held its shape well. The house special red curry with medium spice was delicious. So flavorful, perfect level of spice so it doesn't blow out your palate but keeps you intrigued. So pleasantly surprised that even though it's a restaurant near the national park, it's very high quality! Definitely recommend for a stop before hiking!!
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David D.

Yelp
The service was amazing. The timing of when you sat down and when they took your order was great. And the followup during the meal and paying of the meal was in synch. The ambiance was nice, the pictures on the wall and the statues all around seem to pay homage to Thailand. I ordered the Pad Seew with Pork. The portion was substantial, the noodles were fine with a nice sauce. It seemed that the vegetables were a combo of fresh and frozen vegetables. The frozen being the carrots, cauliflower and broccoli and the fresh being the cabbage. But the main culprit for the downfall of this dish was the pork. There was more than enough pork in the dish, unfortunately, there was no amount of sauce that could have saved that meat from being as dry and hard as it was. The $25 price tag, though steep, could be justified for the attentiveness of the service, the meal portion and the location but the execution of the meal itself was mediocre at best!
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Maulik K.

Yelp
If I could give them a zero star I would. We went on a Saturday evening and there place was empty. The lady behind the counter told us it's going to be a wait for few mins and then didn't attend to us for a longggg time. She almost ignored us every time she would walk next to us. There were only three tables that were taken so it was surprising that they didn't want to seat us. Eventually she comes and tells us sorry we don't take any more reservations or walk ins. We ask for takeout then and we're told no more takeout anymore. Thats again at 7pm in the evening and again they close at 9pm. This is some kinda of discrimination or something else that I don't understand. But definitely you don't deserve our business. Improve your attitude else you might run out of business soon.
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Ray W.

Yelp
Service and food quality were ok, not to excel level. Ambiance was typical Thai restaurant. However, we waited for more than 50 min for our three orders to arrive - wonton shrimp soup, Tom yum soup and pad Thai. Everything else was average but the wait time was not acceptable. We arrived around 7pm. Attached photo was arrived time to when the first order arrived, which was wonton shrimp soup. The table behind us arrived at least 30 min late, and they asked for their order. They came out before ours. We were about to cancel order the second the first order arrived. I think we were pretty patient. We gave them time to work on other orders as we understand that most customers arrived here from the volcano park as soon as the sun was set. Anyway, the soup was average. They did not use traditional thin pho for pad Thai but simply noodles to substitute. The quality was below average due to a little over cooked. They stick together and hard to chew if you can imagine an over burnt noodle. Picture attached. Finally, the bill with 20% tips came together $94. Yes it is pricey. AND, yes, tipping behavior is deep in the culture so it's more like a mandatory thing in America, 20% is basic for dinner, regardless. Disappointed. This is a rare Thai restaurant in the area and the only restaurant open around the hour. So, this may be the reason this restaurant survived.
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Sarah G.

Yelp
After a day of hiking in Volcano NP - and before going back to view the nighttime lava lake - we had a GREAT meal at Thai Thai. And I was happy to experience a fried avocado for the first time in my life... (where have you been all my life, so far, fried avocados?!?) Other fare we ordered was all pretty standard Thai, except for the burger / chicken strips and fries the kids wanted, of course. Which is a nice option for some families, for sure. While our kids will eat Thai food, some certainly wouldn't, so don't let that stop you from visiting, parents of picky eaters! Because the curries we had were some of the BEST I've eaten anywhere. Sure, I was hungry, and also had a Mai Thai, but don't think that's affecting my words here when I say it's one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. Definitely would make a point to stop in again whenever I'm on the island next.
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Shayna H.

Yelp
After visiting Volcano National Park, my family and I were craving some Thai food and luckily this was less than 20 minutes from the park. We got there around 5 and put our name on a list. We probably waited around 15 minutes. It was a good thing we got there when we did because at 5:15 the wait time had jumped to 45 minutes. We ordered egg rolls which were very tasty. Everyone liked them. The three of us ordered chicken pad see ew. It was good but it had cabbage and carrots which I'm not a big fan of. That's the only reason I'm taking off one star. The service was very good. They frequently filled our water glasses and the food was brought out quickly.
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Rachel A.

Yelp
I agree with some of the other reviews about poor service. We went in as a group of 8 around 1PM (was pretty empty) and the staff member at the front was super sassy/rude and said we should've called ahead. Super unwarranted. Food was decent but they need to figure out their service.
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Nish C.

Yelp
Pork chops was undercooked- giving 3 stars as the pad se ew was good/ the iced coffee was too sweet
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Doreen T.

Yelp
3.5 Stars - Not that many choices when it comes to a day out in the volcano park, we wanted to order from the Thai truck but they were not open during Thanksgiving week.  We ended up at Thai Thai Bistro since we already had Thai food on our minds.  They had a worker shortage so the restaurant was not open at full capacity. We were told to wait outside for a table and we were seated about 15 minutes later.  We got the chicken pad thai ( I wanted tofu and chicken but only one ingredient was allowed, I was willing to pay extra for the upgrade but it was not offer) and the chicken pad kee mao noodles.  Coming from SGV, have to admit it was not the best Thai food. The chicken was dry and noodles in the pad thai was definitely different to what I'm used it. It was more like a vermicelli but it was not terrible either.  We just appreciated they were open and we had lunch in our tummies.
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Doris W.

Yelp
Not good Thai food (not TERRIBBLE, but not great either), but when there's not very many options in the area, you might end up here... like us lol. Seriously, very slim pickings for food if you are staying at Volcano, Hawaii. We wanted to grab food at the Thai food truck (which I think might be owned by the same ppl? Not sure though) but they sold out of food by 4:45 PM that Saturday. So we ended up at Thai Thai for dinner. We ordered: - Thai Iced Tea (the best thing we had out of everything we ordered) - spring rolls - $27 for Shrimp Pad Thai - Tom Kha Soup - Yellow Curry As all the other complaints, it's expensive. I live in the Seattle area, and prices are higher than average here, and can usually get a curry and rice for $12, here for curry it is $20 AND if you want to add shrimp add an extra $7. STEEP PRICES for mediocre Thai food. The coconut Tom Kha soup, flavor was off. Can't put a finger on it, but flavor wasn't what i was used. When you have no options, you will end up here...