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Maui Thai Bistro, Kihei, HI
Maui Thai Bistro, Kihei, HI
Maui Thai Bistro, Kihei, HI
Maui Thai Bistro, Kihei, HI
Maui Thai Bistro, Kihei, HI

Maui Thai Bistro

4.6
4.6
857 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 874-5605
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Prakong Tongsod
  • Catering
    We will cater food for parties upwards of 20 in support Maui's wedding planners.
  • Neighborhood
    Kihei
  • Cross street
    Kamaole Beach 1 Park
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking in Rainbow Mall and adjacent area lots.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maui

    Best Value

  • Maui

    Good for business meals

  • Maui

    Kid-friendly

  • Maui

    Good for groups

857 Reviews
  1. DelN

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic cocktails and great menu & flavors. Curry dishes and Tom yum stir fry were great

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  2. Veloce25

    Hawaii

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Always great food, good service, and reasonable prices. Tables can be small for parties of 4 or more, inhibits sharing. The layout is normally noisy but there was a large party that was particularly loud this time.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience1
    I guess I have expected too much. I may not return any more. 

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  4. DebbieG

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great restaurants, one of our favorites. The food is very good and the service is good too!

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  5. TraceyA

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Food is so delicious and authentic! The portions are just right if not generous. Everyone is happy and makes sure we enjoyed our dinner and experience! We dined twice while in Maui.

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  6. DavidY

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Large portions. Everything we had was very good. Will definitely go back if in town again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Tasty Thai / Asian food with a laid back vibe. Everyone loved what they ordered. Prices were affordable relative to other restaurants around Kihei.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We gave them 100 dollar bill our bill was 75 exactly they didn’t even come give me the change I had to go ask where it was. Then she proceeded to try to hand me 15$ change instead of 25$. The waitress was eating while working on the floor. I asked for boxes that took forever to get. Over all the food wasn’t that great and the service was very off. Pad sew wee had very different noodles then it comes with everywhere else I have ever ordered it. Also didn’t seem like anyone cared about their jobs there.

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  9. LizV

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. We always take out family and friends here when they are in town. They always love it and want to come back when they come back to visit on Maui. We love this place.

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  10. SubraM

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent, and the service is quick and courteous. Nice ambience and highly recommend the restaurant.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an excellent dinner at Maui Thai. Service was great, very prompt and friendly. I like that they have table water in large bottles available. Had a couple of curries, which were good, but Thai basil stir fries were excellent. Portion sizes were excellent. Moderate prices for Maui, definitely recommend!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and cost was reasonable - especially for Maui!

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  13. AdamB

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely worth it. Great food, ambiance and service. You will LOVE it😍

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  14. Cot10tail

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    So ate here 3 nights ago and left a rave review. It was fantastic. Maybe Monday nights chef was off? Tonight was like dining in a completely different place. Even the same appetizer we had nights ago didn’t taste the same. We tried different entrees and we were both very disappointed in our food. Oh well like I said maybe cook had night off? We sat on the bar side of restaurant tonight very loud and we had to hunt down our server when we wanted to leave Disappointing

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  15. Cot10tail

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Thai food both traditional and with a Hawaiian Twist. The shrimp cake app is a must. My panang curry with short ribs and macadamia nuts was outstanding. Great staff. Prices were extremely reasonable considering quality quantity and craftsmanship of the dishes. Highly recommend

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  16. ChrisM

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always enjoy eating at Maui Thai Bistro. Good food and pricing.

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  17. shellyr

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The golden curry with chicken was 😋 yummy. My husband enjoyed the Pad Se Yew. Our server and service was excellent. Their specialty martini was beyond sublime 😍.

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  18. chris

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot, delicious food, super friendly staff. Food was prompt and tasty. Highly recommend.

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  19. Jskelley714

    Los Angeles

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hardly eat Thai at home, but we sure love Maui Thai Bistro. We always included it on when we're on island. Excellent food. My favorite cocktail is “Ono you better don't.” The servers are super nice and attentive. I highly recommend Maui Thai Bistro.

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  20. Bruschetta

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    My husband and I walked there for our Saturday late lunch.

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  21. Unicorn

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Food was very tasty! The restaurant sits back off the main street so park in the back...easy access. The staff was OK, not very attentive however I would think just too many tables. The ambiance was bright more as a lunch spot. The food made up for everything! Great Thai spot!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We live in the neighborhood and go hear fairly often. It’s solid. Food tastes pretty good, seems fresh, and the place is clean and staff is friendly. It is a casual and comfortable place with reliably good Thai staples.

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  23. LivetoEat

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Panang Curry with Macadamia Nuts with beef short rib was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Highly recommend!! Stir-Fried Eggplant in Thai Basil Sauce was outstanding as well. The entire staff were so friendly and helpful with suggestions. Definite must try when Maui!!

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  24. JeffS

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This was a very good experience. The services was amazing and the food was great too - and reasonably priced. If I am back in Maui anytime soon I will definitely eat here again.

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  25. JanacTourist

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We chose this restaurant for dinner because we could walk to it. The food was very good. Service was great. Will definitely return next time we are in Maui.

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  26. Gsanj

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Not only is this the best Thai restaurant on the island but one of our favorite restaurants as we always have a great meal!

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  27. Zseller

    Orange County

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This has become one of our favorites and must dine at when we are visiting Maui Servers are always friendly and accommodating Food is plentiful and awesome Sauce used on Mahi Mahi is both sweet and spicy Always look forward to our next visit

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  28. CatherineM

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found this little place out of the mainstream exceptional! Excellent food, excellent service! We may go back again today!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food!! Some of the best Thai we’ve ever eaten. Served so quickly. Steaming hot and everything was incredibly delicious. Make a reservation and go hungry!!!

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  30. MichaelH

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice place all around. It's a great casual dining experience!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service, conveniently located in Kihei. This was some of the best Thai food we’ve ever had. The crispy spring rolls were delicious, as was the crispy fish. Wonderful. Highly recommended!

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  32. MaryS

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the eggplant! The shitoke rolls were also very good

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  33. WilliamJ

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were here a year ago and the food was outstanding. This time the sushi was not that great. We are on the patio and the servers struggled to keep the rain from blowing in. Servers were not that attentive to serving second drinks so never happened. Ali in all, a disappointing experience proving you can’t go back a second time after a great experience

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  34. DMR1

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We love Thai food and decided to try this restaurant. We each ordered something different and we all liked what we ordered. The service was very good. Would recommend this place!

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  35. JeanA

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience1
    Let me begin by saying that the food was absolutely amazing. However if it’s a romantic dinner you are after keep looking. We made reservation and although there were available table in the dinning room we were seated right in front of the front doors and cash register. The person who sat us didn’t welcome us or even smiled. We both felt uninvited. There was no explanation or small talk at all. Once the server came back she wanted to know what we wanted to eat and had to cut her off to order drinks. We ordered and within 15 minutes we had our food, ate and felt like they wanted our table for someone else. We typically would have a drink, talk, maybe order an appetizer then after the appetizer order dinner. We would have had another drink then talk some more then maybe dessert however we felt like we were in a fast food restaurant. Come up to the trough eat and get out. We were in Maui of all places they need to get on Island time and relax. I wished we would have just ordered take out as the only good thing was the food and I guess if that’s all you want then you came to the right place.

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  36. JBeats

    Hawaii

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good place family style food sharing. Dishes we’re good and good value for the dollar. Service was a little slow but they were busy.

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  37. JOSY

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating there and enjoyed it very much.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service was good and ambiance was nice for Valentine’s Day.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Didn’t think the experience or meal was anything worth nothing. The flavours and spice level unfortunately did not meet our expectations. We wanted to try Thai food since it’s our favourite cuisine and were disappointed with the drunken fried rice and pad see ew. I guess we are spoiled in Toronto.

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  40. CindyI

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great fried rice and phuket, stir fry

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Maui Thai Bistro using the Order Online button. Maui Thai Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 874-5605.

Maui Thai Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 857 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maui Thai Bistro

2439 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kamaole Beach 1 Park
  • Neighborhood
    Kihei
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking in Rainbow Mall and adjacent area lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Prakong Tongsod
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 874-5605
  • Catering
    We will cater food for parties upwards of 20 in support Maui's wedding planners.
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