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Pai Honolulu

4.6 (585)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
55 Merchant Street Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Pai Honolulu

4.6
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Downtown / Chinatown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.

PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.

PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.

Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 744-2531
  • Website
    http://www.paihonolulu.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin J. Lee
  • Catering
    For catering requests, please contact us at celebrate@paihonolulu.com
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate life's special moments with us!Please email event inquiries to celebrate@paihonolulu.comAll occasions of any size are welcomed. They are all special to us and we hope to create a memorable experience for you and your guests! We are also happy to accommodate events on days that we are closed, for an exclusive experience!
  • Location
    55 Merchant Street Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Cross street
    Bethel Street
  • Parking details
    WEEKDAYS:- Municipal Parking in Harbor Court, Entrance on Bethel ($0.75 per 30 min for first 2 hours; $3 flat rate after 5:00pm) and Free Street Parking on Merchant St. after 5:30pm. For WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS- Municipal Parking in Harbor Court, Entrance on Bethel ($3 all day)- Free Street Parking on Merchant St. all day.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Dinner Reservation

    $40.00 - $210.00 per person

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 5 course or Chef's Tasting menu highlight flavors of Hawaii. Now also featuring some ingredients grown by Chef Kevin himself. Wine pairings optional, full beverage menu available.
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  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    $210.00 per person

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Seasonal Chef's Tasting Menu - Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted 8 course menu that highlights the flavors and ingredients of the islands, with global influences. Our menus can be viewed at www.paihonolulu.com/menu. With a 48 hour notice, we are happy to accommodate dietary preferences and allergies - please include the details in your booking notes or call our team at 808-744-2531. If you need to cancel, we kindly ask for a 24 hour notice due to the detailed preparation of each menu. Same day cancellations and no shows may incur a full charge. *Menu is subject to change at any time due to seasonality and availability of fresh ingredients.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Pai Honolulu.

4.6

4.6
(585)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

585 Reviews

  1. Eric Gold

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service and a chef's tasting menu that has a diverse range of food offerings. All tasty and worth the price. I enjoyed watching the chef make the food in the open kitchen right in front of me. The mocktails I had were refreshing and went well with the meal. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone who takes food seriously.

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  2. Michael Gold

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary at PAI Honolulu and it was a wonderful evening with fantastic food and terrific service. Our 5 course prix fixe meal was interesting, creative, delicious and beautifully presented. Locally sourced products were featured and our meal rivaled the Michelin restaurants we’ve dined at in Europe. It was a most memorable meal which we won’t soon forget.

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  3. James Gold

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I had a fantastic dining experience at Pai. We enjoyed the seven course chef's tasting menu with pairing especially adapted for our dietary needs, specifically gluten-free. Each course was beautifully presented and delicious. Each was enough for a two or three delectable bites without the whole meal being just too much. The wines were well selected with surprising geographic variety. From EU to Morocco (!) to California. Our server Ty was a like-minded wino, charming and very well versed in the wines. We enjoyed chatting with him about the flavor profiles and how they complemented the food. Having the first seating we were the only diners for the first hour or so. It was like having reserved the whole restaurant and having a highly skilled personal chef at our disposal.

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  4. Ray Gold

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding menu, wine pairings and service. A definite stop while on Oahu!!

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  5. E Darrin Gold

    San Antonio22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine's day dinner 2026. Seated at counter with great view of kitchen activity. Wonderful, earnest service; great prix fixe menu prepared perfectly and plated beautifully; wonderful wine pairing. We'll be back!

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  6. jaxson

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to valentines dinner was fantastic! Service was great!

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  7. Charles

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about the experience was great, except for the view from the floor to ceiling windows next to all tables, which, while not the fault of the restaurant, does detract from the ambience.

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  8. Irene

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great prefix menu. Enjoyed the experience but wish the vegetarian option wasn’t a main with mainly mushrooms.

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  9. Dennis Gold

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Chef's Tasting with the wine pairing. Each course was meticulously prepared and excellent - and some were quite innovative. The wines were perfectly paired with each course. If you are a fan of fine dining, and don't mind dropping a nickel, I absolutely recommend this place without hesitation.

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  10. Eddy Gold

    Sacramento8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef came and dropped every item off. It was nice touch. I was able to see his work become masterpieces. The food was great and exceptional 1-2 star Michelin worthy

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 744-2531
  • Website
    http://www.paihonolulu.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin J. Lee
  • Catering
    For catering requests, please contact us at celebrate@paihonolulu.com
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate life's special moments with us!Please email event inquiries to celebrate@paihonolulu.comAll occasions of any size are welcomed. They are all special to us and we hope to create a memorable experience for you and your guests! We are also happy to accommodate events on days that we are closed, for an exclusive experience!
  • Location
    55 Merchant Street Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Cross street
    Bethel Street
  • Parking details
    WEEKDAYS:- Municipal Parking in Harbor Court, Entrance on Bethel ($0.75 per 30 min for first 2 hours; $3 flat rate after 5:00pm) and Free Street Parking on Merchant St. after 5:30pm. For WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS- Municipal Parking in Harbor Court, Entrance on Bethel ($3 all day)- Free Street Parking on Merchant St. all day.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Sunday brunch is a standout, guests rave about special Sunday brunch events (for example, a memorable Mother's Day Sunday brunch with a fixed menu and welcome cocktail).

Yes, Pai Honolulu’s intimate dining room, thoughtful wine pairings and many anniversary and Valentine’s visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Pai Honolulu feels refined yet relaxed: a small, intimate dining room with an open kitchen and a modern, welcoming atmosphere that many guests choose for special nights.

Resort casual is the guide, light, comfortable attire works well, though many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, Pai Honolulu welcomes families; guests describe bringing children to special events like a Mother's Day brunch and enjoying family dining experiences where staff make the visit feel personal.

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Pai Honolulu

4.6
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Downtown / Chinatown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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