Wat Thai of Hawaii — Attraction in Oʻahu

#grateful Went here for the first time today and even saw my old thai restaurant bosslady, Som, from Red Elephant Thai Cuisine ! Its so cool this place exists, because i could feel the community and community is so important. and that they leave their doors open for all people is even better. There are requests to not wear shorts and t shirts and to dress modestly, because there are chantings and prayers which happen concurrently to the thai food vending. I hadnt know prior but nobody said anything to me probably due to the aloha spirit or the sanctity of the space. I had an awesome connection with this thai tea and papaya salad maker, Phet, and will definitely be coming back as often as possible. Their land is awesome, too and i highly recommend a little stroll to their pond to see the turtle and some of their forest garden. Come...

This is solely on the food we got there on the weekend. Fair warning, the only thing you can adjust the spiciness for is the papaya salad, most of the hot dishes that have chili will light you up. Everything was a flat 10 dollars each and most hot dishes came with sticky rice if you ask for it. When you go, make one line for each section, the auntie's have no shame in yelling at you to get in line and wait your turn. We were on a big family trip, so we practically got one of everything, and they were all ample portions and delicious. Rounded out the meal with fried bananas and mango sticky rice with coconut milk. Such a gem, we opted to park by the highway, made it easier to escape once it got busier, but you can go through the gate and park inside by the hand...

Absolutely love the Sunday food markets they host here once in a while- check their FB page for announcements on schedules and menus. They're cash only and plenty of roadside parking leading up to their front entrance and also inside. They have a couple consistent menu options that are great - like the $5 fried mixed plate (with fried banana, ulu, sweet potato, taro, and egg rolls), Thai tea, Thai coffee, sugarcane juice, Longan juice, and stewed pork noodles. Also got plenty of rotating curries and entrees at $10 each and many snacks and desserts at $5 or less each. Often sell out of things in the afternoon so go earlier. They're strictly cash only, so bring plenty, and enjoy their ample outdoor seating, much of...