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   Gretchen

   Birmingham

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Food was fine, but nothing special. Seems like sticking to grilled meats and salads is best here. Very good desserts and wine list. Overall the 250$ tab for a family of four 2 children 2 adults was annoying but I guess that’s the cost of decent dinner service in Hawaii.

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   simoneS

   Las Vegas

   9 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   Some of the food we ordered was delicious, such as the curry vegetable terrine the Chilean sea bass the complimentary chicken satay other dishes were a miss such as the eggplant zucchini soufflé, which was bland and the macadamia nut shrimp which was greasy and hard to eat off the skewer. The restaurant itself was ok, not much ambiance and very bright, could have used some candles and mood lighting.

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   LisaB

   Hawaii

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything about Chef Chai’s was excellent, especially the food. I had the New Zealand salmon and was especially pleased with all the vegetables that came with it. A lot of restaurants don’t include many veggies with entrees - probably wanting customers to order a side. But these days with prices being as high as they are it’s great when they’re included.

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   MatthewH

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Cold, unwelcoming waiter. Waiter also a bit defensive of the very limited menu choices for vegetarians/vegans. $12 for a salad? Vegetable terrine was ver good. Chef Chai, himself, was very nice.

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   808J

   Hawaii

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 8, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Full moon concert. It was great, the food did not disappoint and of course Robert Cazimero was in fine form. It was a special nite of great food and song.

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   TerioB

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 8, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Had another great time dining at Chef Chai for our pre-concert dinner meal. Got in early enough this time to order the pre-fixed early bird meal which in my opinion is a great deal. Our server was very patient but helpful with suggesting a meal. The sample starter appetizers are always a fun display of good bites to kick off our dining experience with drinks. Only drawback was the sauce on the chicken and salmon main entrees was a bit too salty for our palette. The nice touch was Chef Chai helps out with delivering your meal to your table and being able to talk and take pictures with him.

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   BrandyK

   Hawaii

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on August 7, 2022

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   Service was fast and friendly. Food was very good

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   PriyaR

   Houston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

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   While the food was good, this was definitely not a special occasion place. Service and ambiance was OK. The restaurant was really cold and we felt rushed through our dinner.

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   HollyH

   Hawaii

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

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   Very good experience. We were trying to keep our carbs down and they accommodated zucchini noodles instead of rice plus a low sugar dessert! Had plans to see a concert across the street so very happy with everything.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

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    It was my birthday dinner and i and my family LOVED every single dish we ordered. I’m visiting from Seattle. Definitely will come back to try other foods in the menu! You are a great!!

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    MR11

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

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    very good early dinner menu

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    Pikake

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

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    The food was delicious and service staff very cordial and checked in at the right moments. The chicken was crispy and moist and the desserts so yummy!

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    Elizabeth

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

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    Waiter brought to my attention how the steak is cooked when ordering rare, med rare, well done. Friendly and helpful advice.

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    Gator

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    We did not have a good experience with our server James. He was either new or having a really bad night but was disorganized and lost from the beginning of service. The food that we did get was well done but he ordered the wrong entree for me and when he brought it back all they did was used the same fish I tried and changed the sauce even though I told them that I wanted a new dish. It also came well after my wife already finished her meal so we got it taken off the bill and left. Would not recommend outdoor dinning either as it is right beside a really busy street which is noisy and windy and if it rains it would not be a fun place to be.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience3

    Service was good, but the food was just okay. Very bright inside with no music, don't know if that's their style.

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    HonoluluTony

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    This “Early Bird Special” is a great way to experience Cafe Chai’s superior service and cuisine. I’ve dined here a few times before and this the perfect time to have a sampling of the Chai’s experience at a more leisurely pace.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect place 👌🏽

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Food was excellent. Wish to pre-order the whole fried fish. They ran out by the time we got there. But, we saw a table got their fish after told us that it ran out. Hmmm... we should have bribed the server?

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    StacyF

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Good was great!! From appetizers all the way to dessert. Service was a bit slow, but this is not normal. Noise level was a little loud. Overall a great place to celebrate.

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    ladieswholunch

    Hawaii

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2022

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    Food and service was outstanding as always. We never get tired of dining here!

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    Precious

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

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    Salmon was a little dry but otherwise great as usual. Celebrated birthday for a friend at kids favorite restaurant Chai's.

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    MikeG

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Full moon concert with Hawaiian food and Uluwehi on the ivories - what more could you ask for...? Well, great hula, too. Not inexpensive, however, these are once-in-a-lifetime moments to cherish. Mahalo, Chai!!

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    JonathanW

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great evening at the monthly Full Moon dinner concert with Robert Cazimero and dancers. Chai has been a champion of local musical talent for decades. The Hawaiian food appetizers were enough for dinner alone and super tasty.

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    JamesE

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

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    Don't eat outside. Too much traffic noise. Early bird a good introduction to the restaurant. Jame's service was excellent. Food delicious, unfortunately salmon was overcooked a tad.

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    jayf

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience2

    It took around 30 before we got our cocktails. Appertisers was sufficient on time . But it took an hour before our entrees. after we finish eating , another 45 before desserts. Servers got defensive when one of our party ask if there was enough help in the kitchen. overall it took around 3 hours for our evening to finish.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience, best meal I’ve had on Oahu.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

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    The food was delicious !!!

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    WandaG

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

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    Fabulous! Food, service and ambiance was so relaxing. I was able to hear my dinner companion for conversation because the music was gentle and not obtrusive. Thank you for a wonderful evening. 👍

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    KaimukiEats

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service at Chef Chai's. We were served an array of savory appetizers including the visually appealing tiger prawns wrapped with crispy philo stands. Our entree - baked salmon - was perfectly cooked and still steaming hot when it was served. We enjoyed everything, especially the special heart-shaped white chocolate truffle filled with vanilla gelato and raspberry sorbet.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    My husband and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary. We loved the friendly staff and service. The food was delicious and amazing. We were so touched by the complementary appetizer and dessert. It made us feel very special. The only thing I think that took away from the experience was that we were seated by the door to the outdoor seating area that the wait staff was continuously going in and out of. It was very windy and noisy.

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    Krystal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

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    Aloha... to all potential "CHAI's" diners...Almost within the first 5 minutes we were presented with something to wet our appetite. It was a couple small skewers of chicken with a Thai peanut sauce plus a few slices of NAAN bread. We didn't order it or pay for it...just free and a great way to start out the meal! I ordered the FILET MIGNON which was PERFECT!!! I asked to have mine done Medium Rare. The steak turned out AWESOME. I honestly could have stayed another hour if I had another steak ...lol :) The dinner came with a puff pastry filled with mushrooms....unbelievable tasty...YUM! There was a small (about 8 spears) of very slender Asparagus. I would have liked to have been give a much larger portion...because the ones that were on the dish were cooked to perfection. They were crisp, but still soft without being mushy. There was whipped potatoes as well. OH...I almost forgot to include the fabulous demi glaze that was over the steak & found it's way onto the potatoes too! NO COMPLAINTS at all!! Simply delicious...all of it. I hated to put that last bite in my mouth...really. I didn't order dessert since I was drinking a fabulous Chardonnay! I STRONGLY suggest everyone should try this restaurant...and try eating outside. The tables outside have a ceiling/ roof over them as well as separation by curtains between the tables for privacy. Make sure to bring at least $200 to spend if there is 2 of you & you're drinking! Enjoy ::}

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    LindaL

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

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    Chef Chai is our go to for wonderful food, excellent service and #1 dining experience.

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    JeffW

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

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    So it didn’t make a difference by indicating it was our Anniversary. Your hostess didn’t even acknowledge our celebration. Service by James was exceptional!!! Food was great too. But……… Other restaurants make us feel special when we note these occasions on OpenTable; but, Chef Chai failed on this!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food. Service was excellent Will be back soon

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    Jaxs

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

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    Great quality first class meal. Service is always absolutely great! Very professional staff. Great all around!!! Enjoyed everything!

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    Tabby

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We tasted three different entrees and two desserts and each was perfect!

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    KalaniN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

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    Excellent service. We hit there early and got seated right away. We got to meet Chef Chai too.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Good was superb!! nothing I could fault

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    Jonathan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

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    Of our party of three, this was the first time for two of us. We went during the Filipino food week. All the dishes were very impressive. Given that two of us aren't very versed with Filipino dishes, we were expecting more in your face flavors. This was not the case. Everything was very balanced and the quality of the ingredients were fantastic. Everything from the start of the meal to the desserts were great. However, we really wanted to taste the strong flavors that Filipino food is known for. This was also a family style dinning experience. Nonetheless, we wished the dishes came out a little slower and one at a time. By the time we got to the amazing looking fried fish at the end, it had sadly gotten cold. The fish was really reliant on the sauce that it came with and sadly the sauce was nothing too crazy. That was the only fish that I had something to say about. Everything else was absolutely fantastic.. best lechon I ever had. I look forward to trying the regular menu. Thank you very much Chef Chai and the staff that gave us sick a wonderful experience.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kyoto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Filipino food special was delicious. Definitely a meal to remember!

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