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    Craving Thai

    4.1 (212 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Food Trucks
    Closed 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Scott H.

    Great place. Everything is made to order but it only took about 5 minutes. Spicy food was very spicy! But good!! Romantic and fun outdoor seating area.

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    Lel M.

    Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. I got the pad thai medium spice with chicken, My sister got the green Thai curry with mahi mahi (my favorite) the service and staff were amazing, attentive and kind. The ambience is chill and the bench by the window corner seats are really vibey. It's very chill in there late at night, with some swanky jazz music. We'll be going there for the 3rd time tomorrow

    Papaya salad

    I drive down to Koloa every two weeks for an appointment and this Thai spot is my highlight. It's my favorite food on island. I get the same thing every time. Papaya salad, spring rolls and an extra side of peanut sauce. Sometimes the mango sticky rice if they still have it. It's my favorite salad ever!! And best home made rolls ever. You can taste the quality of the food is so fresh and everything made from scratch. Thank you for providing such wonderful food for our island. I would eat here everyday if I lived closer!

    Chicken fried rice
    Adam S.

    Incredible Thai food truck! Still thinking about the spring rolls. They were so good I came back a second time just for them. All the dishes were nice and fresh and had a very vibrant flavor. I came here because my sister wanted something simple but i ended up ordering spring rolls and Thai tea for myself. Safe to say everything impressed. The service can run a little slower mostly because everything is made to order. Thai tea (not pictured): I really appreciated that this one wasn't overly sweet and I could actually taste the notes of the tea. If you're looking for a sweet bomb there's plenty of other places but if you're looking more to tickle your sweet tooth this would be the drink. 8.5/10. Spring rolls: The star of the show. Perfectly fried with a nice crunchy outside that doesn't compromise the delightful noodles and veggies inside. Don't skip on the sauce as it adds a nice bit of sweetness. So good I returned the next day for another order. 9.5/10 Chicken fried rice: Before you get on about this being basic there's something to be said for doing the small things right. The chicken was generous, the veggies cooked well, and the sauce hits all the right notes delivering familiar with well balanced flavors.

    green curry with chicken
    Robert C.

    Craving Thai food truck in Kauai in same location as Chalupa's and Monster Sushi food trucks. Ordered, paid by credit card, and waited 20 minutes for our meals to be ready at the food truck Craving Thai. The $13.50 chicken pad thai came with a generous amount of sliced white chicken, over rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onions and crushed peanuts. Ordered spicy, but the orange sauce was very bland. Noodles stuck together, tasting like the boxed $2.85 Thai Kitchen pad thai kits you buy at supermarkets. Could have used more bean sprouts and green onions. Salad on the side came with a spicy vinaigrette sauce The $13.50 green curry came with sufficient white chicken, shredded bamboo shoots, carrots, peas, yellow bell peppers and too soft overcooked eggplant. The sauce was thinner than I'm used to -perhaps they didn't use enough coconut milk. Very spicy just the way I like it. Came with a scoop of white rice on the side. Would order again. The $13.50 eggplant came with lots of sliced chicken, sliced eggplant, onions, carrots, and bell peppers in a delicious thick sauce. Scoop of white rice on the side. Would order again. Wife's sister ordered the $13.50 chicken satay. The dish was 100% chicken, without vegetables. Peanut sauce too sugary for me. We cooked brown rice in our timeshare, as wife doesn't care for white rice. Serving portion, amount of chicken, and quality of food comparable to Bangkok Happy Bowl 2 miles away, although the restaurant Pad Thai noodles better with more egg. Both take credit cards. But $13.50 here compared to $21.95 at BHB. At 430pm Tuesday you were SOL if you wanted the $6.95 Mango sticky rice, $9.95 Green Papaya salad or $9.95 Spring Rolls(2).

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    Elaine L.

    Food is great and I often get lunch here however the pricing has gone up too much that I can no longer go as often as I like. I would recommend their curry with extra rice as they do give plenty of. Their Thai basil dish along with Tom aloha soup is also delish

    JD H.

    Outstanding food. One of our favs on the island. Peanut sauce sate and the crispy chicken. So good

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    Food always great. Service has been fast and courteous. Food can be prepared as you want it.

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    Always fantastic! You will not regret going to Craving thai. Great food!!! Nice family atmosphere.

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    The star sits this place. In my yellow curry the curry was great but chicken was so chewy and was not at all edible .

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    Amazing food. Papaya salad was tangy, loved it, pad thai very tasty. Would definitely try again.

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    Don't get the fried chicken! Was awful worst fried chicken I ever had ! Pad tai and spring rolls was good .

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    Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar

    Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar

    3.3
    (679 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    We were seated at appropriately 5:30 pm and were given the regular menu as well as the happy hour…read moremenu. We were aware that happy hour ended at 6pm. However, when the server came to take our order at 5:45, we were told that we couldn't order any of the food off the "happy hour" menu (which also had burgers, hot dogs, and fish and chips among other things). 2 people in our party had wanted something of that menu. One of them ended up not eating at all because he didn't want anything off the regular menu. At 5:56 I saw another person being seated and they were given the happy hour menu as well (and it was on display at the hostess stand). I asked the hostess about this and was told that the boss was also the grill person and that he "left promptly at 6pm" so no one could order grill food after like 5:30. If that is the case, then why give us that menu at all?! Or why not make it clear that the one thing someone wanted to order (fish and chips) was not available to order (even after a worker confirmed it was on the menu). This really put a negative vibe to an otherwise lovely evening.

    (Dined 04/27/26 MO @ 5:30pm): Thai food and sushi always made me happy!…read more I decided to explore the nearby shopping center and came upon Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro And Sushi Bar. It was happy hour and dinner time, the happy hour menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=sU3aNqKNoeIXrrigGqvftQ caught my attention, and the overall frumpy decor and look captivated me to give them a shot. Founded in 2012 in Aspen, Colorado by Chef Paula Rungsawang and her partner Kirk Coult, they've visited the community several times and thought this would be a great opportunity to share their award-winning cuisine where there was little to no traditional Thai food presence. Would I be bowled over by some banging Thai food and sushi resulting in a very happy tummy!? PURCHASE(S) Blue Hawaiian Cocktail ($12.00 HH): A sweet elixir which the bartender made somewhat strong (thank you!), this drink always made me happy simply because of the color. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Mj1qbpJwcyYJUdNDr_4S9w 3pc Bangkok Pork Sliders ($12.95 HH): Simple nibblers to work up the appetite, I found these an odd menu choice, that I just had to order them (nothing special). https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=wyB2_9x_jxvaNufqZw5L-g Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager Beer 4.8% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH): Bright amber color, citrusy malty tropical aroma, light body, citrusy malty flavor, crisp finish, and citrus malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=6idV9X-Co-OVVG-KTP-zFw 2pc Pork Egg Rolls ($8.95 HH): A nice crisp flaky wrapper packed with minced pork and some veggies, this made sense on the menu. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=_VN5rQh9ajIgQ_AryiYBtw Sapporo Breweries Sapporo Premium Beer 4.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH): Rich amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=hcBRxXNeOEjVj2Oh0xUZLg 10pc Heritage Rock JImi Hendrix Sushi Cut Roll ($28.95): Crispy soft shell crab, avocado, asparagus topped with avocado, spicy ahi, wasabi tobiko, spicy mayo and sweet soy, there was a lot going on within each ginormous piece as flavors bounced around your mouth. This was one rockin' roll! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=x6ZuRWgpGDrNBzlpePWscA Mango Sticky Rice ($14.95): This large portion was amazingly fresh, sweet, and could've made it a separate entree on its own! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=_6lCggMO4ba2dAUOxgpT6g To Go Fee ($1.05): For my dessert, I've never been charged this before, but I understood businesses needed to cut/pass along costs as much as possible - c'est la vie. SERVICE I was immediately greeted by a gentleman as I headed towards the bar where I was then warmly greeted by the female bartender/server. She helped me work the happy hour menu, recommended the sushi roll, quickly delivered everything, and we shared some casual chatter. It was a relaxing dinner with good company - mahalo! PARKING (FREE; N/A this instance): Located within the outdoor Poipu Shopping Village, there were plenty of spots although I took the 10-minute easy walk from the Sheraton Kaua'i Resort Villas - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A weathered-looking eatery with both indoor and outdoor dining that had competing decor ideas and a club feel, there was a short bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=fLb8Xkq9JnzJYFeJAY48ZQ to your left once you entered, the main dining area to your right, and then patio seating out front where there was live entertainment on a small stage. A decent amount of natural lighting came through the wide front opening while an assortment of electric ceiling light fixtures covered the rest. There were several muted TVs throughout, while pop music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=teGtMAhYedc3smx8Yh8UDQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro And Sushi Bar was a chill time, and I would consider another visit to actually eat Thai cuisine from their sizable menu. The happy hour was really good, the food was tasty, the prices were a bit elevated, and the service was efficient and friendly. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $95.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

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    Eating House 1849 Koloa

    Eating House 1849 Koloa

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    Every time we're in Kauai, always dine at Eating once or twice. Fantastic food, service and views…read more We had reservations which are highly recommended. Request a table near the windows for a sunset view. We arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. Shortly afterwards we were served complementary spicy edamame. We ordered three appetizers to share. Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower, Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar and Vietnamese Style Sashimi. The Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower was excellent, golden raisins and pine nuts add sweetness and texture, balsamic vinegar counters with wonderful acid contrast. The Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar is simply fabulous, one of the best bites I have ever had. I first had this dish two years ago when it was introduced as a new dish in a prefix meal. On that trip we returned to enjoy the dish once again. Had it again last year as I travel to Kauai each year. I'm happy to see it is still on the menu! Our third dish was the Vietnamese Style Sashimi and it was okay, although a bit underwhelming for Eating House standards. It was fresh but lack the complexity that I have grown to expect from this restaurant. We requested some wasabi and it helped with the flavors. My thinking is the jalapeño oil should have been more concentrated or pronounced. To be clear I did not complain, regardless the dish was removed from our bill. Very nice. Thank you. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The view at sunset was amazing. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

    It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

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    Naruto Noodles

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    4.1
    (98 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Since arriving to Kauai, my pals and I did not have anything soupy and was craving ramen. I'm sorry…read moreto say, but the Tonkotsu Ramen was one of the worst ramen I had...First of all, the noodles were overcooked. I can't do soggy noodles, so the moment I took a bite, "oh no..." Broth just tasted like an instant noodle one and was so viscous, possibly from the overcooked noodles. The chashu was fine but everything else from the dish was not satisfactory. I really wanted to like it, by adding spices and chili oil to salvage it, but to no avail.

    This was a food truck a little north of Poipu beach. There are another few vendors in this area…read morewith ample parking. Side note: check out their Instagram for current hours. We came at their claimed open hours on yelp, but Instagram had noted they were going to open an hour later. This wasn't the greatest problem for us but could be for others. Probably the reason I'd give it one less star. We waited a bit for them to open up and take orders. They have a small tent to accommodate people who want to eat here. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with fish cakes added. The broth was creamy and flavorful. Not too oily. Noodles portion was adequate and very filling, I would've preferred a soft-boiled egg. But that's being very picky. I appreciate their sustainability in using paper bowls which might not fare well if you're traveling. Just a side note: they charge a small percentage to use card so if you want to avoid that, bring cash!

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    The Beach House

    The Beach House

    3.7
    (3.1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    The Beach House in Poipu is one of the most highly recommended restaurants on Kauai for a special…read moreevening with family and friends. With arguably some of the best waterfront seating and sunset views on the island, it's easy to see why many consider it a premier fine dining destination. This was our first visit, and we were lucky enough to get a reservation just before sunset. We started with the famous Monkeypod Mai Tai and shared several appetizers. The standout dishes were the fresh fish, the lobster pasta, and the crab cakes, each was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive, and the menu offered plenty of great options. Parking can be a bit challenging if you don't want to use valet, so plan accordingly. You're paying for the incredible views, the relaxing ambiance, and a memorable dining experience. If you're looking for a special meal on Kauai, The Beach House is well worth a visit. Enjoy.

    We found out that the beach house serves "Monkeypod Mai-tais" - an amazing mai-tai you can get from…read morethe Monkeypod restaurant on Maui. It is one of our favorites so we had to come try it. We showed up at 8:30 (they close at 9) and told the host that we just wanted a table for drinks. They said no problem, took my phone number and I received a text that we had a reservation. The host said to wait in the lobby while they waited for a 4 person table to free up. 20 minutes later after seeing many people leave the restaurant I figured there had to be a table available so I went and asked the hostess what the status was and they said they didn't know we were waiting for a table. The hostess said "nobody told me" Uhh... hello? You took my phone number and I received an opentable text that I had a reservation. Who is telling who? It should be in your system in front of you. The hostess shrugged and said sorry. The infuriating part of this was sitting there in the waiting area being ignored by all the staff while watching the hostesses and the valet parking guys flirt and talk gossip. We were obviously not a priority and they were "checked out" for the evening since it was almost closing time. They did finally seat us and we ordered the mai-tais, but sadly they were not the same. The foam (which is what makes the mai tai so great) was really sour - not the same as you can get from the original restaurant. More broadly, I thought with this being such a nice restaurant, they would make more of an attempt to say they were sorry about ignoring us, but they didn't. Even if the mai-tai was great, we wont be coming back.

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