This is a great spot to find traditional Lao Street food. Everything is made fresh to order and you…read morecan taste it. I ordered the shrimp summer roles and they were THICK and excellent! My husband got the sweet sticky rice and mango. The mango was ripe and sweet and the rice added a good balance. Being a Lao girl, I am always trying to find my comfort foods close to home and I can definitely see this location becoming that for me. The owners were kind and made comforting conversation. This location is half cafe, half convenience store. The entrance is on the inside of the mall, opposite of the parking lot. The menu is on the glass, and it provides the name, price and picture of the food item. This location is more of a pickup/ takeout as there is only 1-2 tall tables in the store.

Came in for a cool refreshing drink and I wasn't sure what I wanted as there are so many great…read moreoptions. After speaking with the employee, I ended up getting the pineapple and the passion fruit tea. The pineapple is what came highly recommended, it was sweet and had bits of pineapple in it however the passion fruit was my favorite between the two. Along with drinks they also have food and the menu and smell has me wanting to come back and give them a try. Give them a try!

Olay's! Conveniently located in the heart of Chinatown. Honestly, I wish they had a more healthier…read moreand safe location like somewhere with no shishi smell, like outside of Chinatown or something lol but oh well. It is what it is. Their restaurant is so cool tho. Upon walking in, you sign in if needed, wait to be seated. As you walk in, there's a pretty decor, I would say photo opp, but there's a table and stuff blocking. They should clear that area, so people can take pictures with it lol but when you get seated, you walk through, and they take you to the back for outdoor seating. There is no indoor seating. They have the commercial tents, and pretty outdoor decor out there too, like lights and stuff. And there's a koi pond. Bathroom is back there. The only sucky part is if it was to rain hard or have strong winds, I wonder how they deal with that. But make sure you go when it's nice weather. It's BYOB!! They have a good amount of seating too. Our go to for Olay's is the Lao style papaya salad. We eat it with chicharon, and I think they have option to order a side chicharon, but we were prepared and went store before heading over to buy bag chicharon and they allowed it for us instead of spending the same amount for a handful, you get more when you BYOBC - bring your own bag chicharon lol I just made that up. If it's BYOB, I'm sure they'll allow it. We eat that with sticky rice. Omg so bomb. I like to get the stuffed chicken wings, we ordered the calamari. Was good. We got yellow chicken curry. The wife wanted to try the beef jerky, she likes it. We take the sticky rice and roll it in to a ball, and dip it in the bagooong papaya salad sauce and even the curry. Eat it with the papaya salad and stuffed chicken!! Omg so good! One thing I forgot to mention, they are located in the heart of Chinatown, on hotel street, so you gotta find parking. Street parking or pay for public parking. Would we come here again, definitely! 10/10 recommend. Check out Olay's for your Lao food fix!

I've visited Olay's every single time I've gone to Oahu, and it's still just as delicious and…read morewelcoming as the first time. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Olay's has a unique touch on Thai/Lao cuisine, and allows you to bring in your own beverages! Food is always delicious, and made with spices and flavor that surely pack a punch. They have seating inside and outside, with an ambiance reminiscent of South East Asia. Highly recommend especially if you're looking for some great Thai/Lao cuisine in Oahu!

One of the few thai restaurants that makes stuffed chicken wings, and I go there just to get it…read more So good. Stuffed chicken wings - 5 stars - 4 chicken wings stuffed like spring rolls, but in a crispy batter. Green curry - 5 stars - very flavorful, love the taste. Rad Na - 5 stars - best delicious noodles I've had because it has a sweet wine taste to it. Lots of beef, but not as much noodles as I expected. The sauce has great flavor, I wanted to bring it home, but my son finished it all, even the sauce! Thai Tea - 4 stars - strong with a charcoal flavor. My son loves it but too sweet for me. Service - 5 stars - waters filled, waiter was great. However, they do charge 3% fee for using credit card. Parking - lots of parking in the back on the second floor if full in front. I do not recommend parking in the lower 1st floor parking lot where the bars are even if it is shaded.

This is my first time trying this place. I had the the Papaya Salad Lao style and the Lemongrass…read moreFried Chicken. The Papaya Salad was fresh and crispy with enough spiciness as I wanted. I enjoyed it but I've had better. Something was missing, not enough tomatoes and green beans. Fried Chicken was delicious. Crispy outside and juicy and moist inside. I also ordered the Ginger Chicken and Fish with eggplants for take out for my Mom which she enjoyed and I got a taste of it as well. The service was great, its a family run restaurant. The lady was very friendly.

I was craving some Lao sausage after having it from a different place. But since that place was a…read morefood truck, I used yelp to see where I could get Lao sausage regularly and this place popped up. Cheun Wea was great reviews and they have a great authentic looking selection. They're located in the Maunakea Market food court and they might be the only Thai/Lao place there. When I go to this food court, I usually am there for Maguro Bros, but I was on the hunt for Lao sausage and Maguro Bros was closed anyway. The shared space is honestly a little claustrophobic for me. And there are some interesting smells. I prefer to eat outside or take my food to go, which isn't a problem. I stood at the counter for a bit before the nice lady worker acknowledged me. She called me sister lol. I asked for a sausage and a side of sticky rice. It was $7 and came in a ziploc bag. It was the perfect light lunch. The sausage was a bit spicy, but it was really good. I also got a mango sticky rice, which was affordable and delicious. It didn't have any sauce, but that would have made it too messy. It was basically a mango sticky rice musubi. At least that's how I ate it lol. I'll definitely be back for the sausage. Maybe next time I'll try some of the other entree dishes.

If you know me, you know I love me some good ol' Lao food- the stinkier, more fermented, the…read moreBETTER. With any good Lao/Thai/Cambodian food I look for certain criteria to be met- food should have a good balance of salty, sweet, & spicy. Wherever I travel I always make it a habit to Yelp some good Laotian eats if possible. You can imagine how excited I was to stumble across Cheun Wea Lao Thai Fast Food. I immediately bookmarked and hoped in the car to make my way to Chinatown. As a forewarning this business is located in the food court @ stall #117. Avoid walking around like a crazy person the way I did- this stall can easily get overlooked if you aren't careful. Do not expect to find the "Cheun Wea Lao Thai" signage, all we saw during our visit was "Thai Food". Food for the visit consisted of: Amok- steamed fish curry Lao Style Papaya Salad [extra spicy] Seafood Pad Thai Overall I would rate this visit 3 stars. I get that this is a fast food joint but all the promises of "authentic" Lao food really had me anticipating MORE. Dishes were held back on the spice level and the fermented fishiness that Lao food is known for so it simply didn't hit the spot for me. Maybe the traffic coming through is more Americanized and the business caters to their palate?? Either way, customer service is amazing from the owner & employees. Items are made fresh and are able to be customized to your liking. Definitely worth a try...

Beef salad * Beef is tender…read more* Tamarind sauce dressing gives it flavor in one bite. One of my favorite dressing in thai dishes * Portion is a lot for the price Thai fried chicken * Perfectly fried and crispy * Thai sweet chili sauce is always the best dipping sauce for fried chicken * Juicy not at all dry * Cucumber and carrot balances out the fried taste * Very good appetizer that i will order again Love the added two scoops of rice with my meal. Red chicken curry * I got medium spice which does not taste spicy until it slowly hits you in the back of your throat. I could definitely go more spicy; however, it was a good balanced spice * Plenty of chicken, bamboo, eggplant, long beans, bell pepper * A little but on the sweet side but i love the creamy broth * Surprisingly for take out, the soup is still hot as if just came out of the kitchen. The service was great. I'll definitely come back.

FOOD Long Rice Salad was tasteless, dry and mostly noodles…read more Green Curry Fish was watery. SERVICE Friendly. AMBIENCE Takeout, someone else picked it up. OVERALL I don't know if I'll give this place another chance. Back to my fave for Meatless Monday.

This was the worst papaya salad I have ever had in my life. It was so salty I had to spit it out…read moreand it was not edible, unfortunately. I was excited to try this food truck as I had a craving for papaya salad to pair with some other food I got from another food truck nearby. The food came out in 10 minutes after I placed my order. I will never go here again. Yelp Review #15- 2026

I got the Thai coffee, summer rolls, and the lime juice. All were really good. They give you plenty…read moreof food portions in the summer rolls. Definitely bring bug spray if you go in the evening, the mosquitoes in the area are not the best. Definitely worth going to and eating at. Highly recommend! Service was fast and they have a few benches you can eat at. The whole area is food trucks which is cool! I stopped at a few other food trucks along my journey!

Craving pho today and sooo glad I stopped in today for Lao's version, with much more umami, beef…read moreflavored goodness to quell my jungle Asian taste buds. Tons of meat, beef and meatball, toppings, vegetables to add in, plus a DIY spice pepper rack with sambal, chili oil and dried peppers, your boy was in sap sap heaven. Service is very kind and helpful, place is clean and had on Thai music for the nostalgia but rap, island reggae for extra flavor. I've had their food from the Aiea/Pearl city shop, had their amazing papaya salad at their popups, but will be back to their Kapolei shop to sampo a few more items that I was eyeing out. Mahalo Thai Lao, for giving a chunky kid exactly what he was craving today.

Came here today based on the reviews saying many GLuten free options. While they can do a few…read morethings I wouldn't call it many. It's only a few soups, curry and one or two stirfries. The food was ok but definitely not great. It was all very greasy and rather bland. Also thy ran out of tofu. As a vegetarian that really stunk. How do you run out of tofu ‍

This is my first review of 2026!…read more Tonight I enjoyed the sticky rice with chicken anticucho and it is my favorite meal of 2026 so far. The chicken thighs were beautifully seasoned and slightly charred. The meat was cooked all the way through yet still juicy with bone in thigh. The purple sticky rice was perfectly done and I love the texture of sticky rice in general. The plate also came with sliced cucumbers and pickled mustard greens (reminiscent of Vietnamese pickled mustard greens - but in a much more vibrant green color). My favorite part of the meal was the tart and aromatic sauce that came in the meal. If you're not a fan of lime juice and fish sauce, you may want to use sparingly. However, I was thoroughly enjoying the sauce and when accompanied with a bit of the mustard greens, it toned down the sour aspect of the flavor profile. Overall, so delicious and I would love to find them again and enjoy more of their menu items!

Love Laotian and Peruvian Food, so we went to the Pearlridge Night Market specifically to try Khao…read moreand Papas. Ordered the anticucho and short rib plate ($23). Our food was ready in about 10 mins. One skewer and one short ribs cut in half (3 bones), served with cucumber slices, pickled veggies, and chili sauce. There was a lot of rice. The flavor was ok - wouldve liked the anticucho to be grilled a bit longer. Thought it was pricey for what it was.

Review for Indochine 1938…read more Outstanding food and service undermined by unacceptable cigar smoke exposure. We've dined here 10-12 times over the years (including during COVID) and have always had wonderful experiences--until this visit. First, a high five to the chef, kitchen, servers, and bussers. The food was excellent, our server's recommendations were spot on, and the team is clearly working hard under pressure. Even the manager and host, though overwhelmed, were trying to accommodate. However, the cigar smoke situation is unacceptable in a dining environment. We were offered outdoor seating and immediately encountered active cigar smoking. While it may be noted somewhere on the menu, it is not clearly communicated or reasonably expected, especially for returning guests who have never experienced this here before. Even inside, the layout allows smoke to drift into the dining area. By the end of the evening--and into the next morning--I experienced significant allergy symptoms directly tied to that exposure. As we were leaving, other guests were asking where the smoke was coming from--only to see people actively smoking right at the entrance. This is where ownership needs to step in. For a public-facing restaurant, this raises concerns about guest safety, basic dining standards, and potential compliance with local smoking ordinances. At minimum, there needs to be clear separation, ventilation, and enforcement--especially at the entrance. People can absolutely make their own choices--but guests also deserve to clearly know what they're walking into. If there is going to be active cigar or cigarette smoke as part of the environment, that should be clearly disclosed upfront, not discovered after being seated. For those with allergies, asthma, or sensitivities to smoke--this may not be the right environment, and that's important to know ahead of time. Bottom line: Your staff and kitchen are doing everything right--but they are being undermined by an avoidable environmental issue. We would return--but only if this is addressed.

This spot is perfect for a big group because you get to try a little bit of everything. Ordering…read morefamily-style is hands down the best way to do it--we honestly wouldn't have it any other way. There were 8 of us and we nearly worked our way through the whole menu. For the dishes we knew would be a hit, we ordered doubles. The clear favorites at the table were the imperial rolls, crab cakes, mushroom curry, noodles, and the ribs. The vibe is warm and really fits the restaurant's name, with a cozy 1930s feel. And bonus points from me for the comfortable seating--I'm always a fan of a place where you can actually relax and enjoy your meal. Overall, this is definitely one to add to your must-try list. ENJOY!!