The menu is over whelming haha. There's so much going on and it didn't seem organized or easy to read. We asked our waiter for suggestions and he questioned us back like "suggestions for what" hahaha. After we were done with our main meals, he didn't offer us dessert and asked if we were ready to leave. We were a little thrown off by that and decided to close the check. The food is good though. No one has complaints about what they ordered. We sat outside which is nice and can be pretty but also can be hot. We weren't offered any fly fans so we were waving them away ourselves. It's really not bad here, but I'm not sure if I will return. read more

Went after their "renovation", the place looks exactly the same, I'm not sure exactly what was renovated. I ordered a medium rare steak and they serve me a very well done steak. How do they end up on the opposite end of the spectrum? There is no quality control, I'm not sure how anyone in the kitchen let a pure brown steak that was ordered "medium rare" even leave the kitchen. Not to mention this steak salad was $20 when I first started ordering it 6 years ago, now it's $35. read more

The food at Panya bistro really has nothing to do with Panya. It's not a bakery. It's a full on restaurant. The menu is extensive, if pricey. I had the beef stew, and it was delicious, though very expensive. Overall, all the food seems good, but again, the prices are quite up there across the board. It's a nice restaurant, but strangely, someone decided they must dust the ceiling fixtures after we were seated and had water. So yeah that was strange and not clean. Also hidden kitchen fee. read more

Very good food here , great service and very friendly staff and knowledgeable on the menu. Inside and outside of restaurant is very clean. One of my favorite spot to come. read more

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Haven't been since before the pandemic. The setup looked the same but it had a different vibe. It felt like the Hostess was all business with no greeting. First words, do you have reservations, no smile. It's a slow early evening and they're lots of open tables in and out. We were seated inside. We had the Thai Style Steak Salad which had a strong taste with a generous portion of steak. However, the taste was bitter and strong and not to appetizing. I ate less than half. At $31, I thought I should have ordered something else. The Thai Beef Noodle $27 was just alright with nothing that stood out to remember, it had a strong broth taste as well. The Spicy Wonton $14 was the best dish of the night. It was small but solid and full of flavor. We had the Golden Latte $8.50 which was a bit watered down. Not a good experience since the last time. I hope this review can help them improve in some of these areas. Also, check your receipt, we had a Kitchen Surcharge. My $80+ bill had a $2.16 charge. read more

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My aunty & I had originally planned to go to another restaurant but because they were booked we ended up at Panya. I'm not complaining though because this was the first time that I've been here. The ambience is very nice inside and is a little more on the fancier side. We got seated quickly and the workers came to take our orders. My aunty got the rainbow salad and I got their seafood laksa. The laksa was okay. Didn't have a lot of flavor except for it being pretty fishy tasting. But I did like that they put a lot of seafood and noodles in it. I also got a side order of rice to eat with the soup which went really well with it. They were pretty busy when went. I wasn't a big fan on how close the tables are from each other so you can hear each others conversations if you don't talk softly. I would recommend parking at Ward so that you don't have to pay for parking. But if you park in the building that Panya is in, I believe you can get your ticket validated. read more

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Been coming here for years, and it's always been one of those reliable go-to spots for us after a movie at Ward. We stopped in again for an early dinner. The place was about a quarter full, calm and comfortable. The menu is Asian Fusion / Southeast Asian comfort food, with dishes like Malaysian Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Taiwanese Beef Noodles. Founded by Alice and Annie Yeung, two sisters from Hong Kong, Panya actually began as Panya Bakery & Café back in the '90s, known for its European-style pastries, Asian desserts, and specialty coffees. As business grew, they expanded into the full bistro it is today. For dinner: The grilled octopus was excellent. Very tender, perfectly seasoned, and plated beautifully. The beef stew remains our favorite; we order it almost every time we come. Meaty with a wonderful depth of flavor. So comforting with a side of garlic bread. The steamed clams in spicy basil broth had great flavor but leaned a bit too salty for our taste. Next time I'd probably try one of the other preparations like white wine or sake. To finish, we shared their Japanese-style cheesecake, which is light as a cloud and not overly sweet . Service was attentive and friendly, as always. Parking on the ground floor of the Hōkūa Tower. They will validate parking. Still one of the most consistent spots in the area. Will definitely be back! Happy eating!! read more

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My uncle was visiting from Hong Kong and we had family dinner here. There was 14 of us total. We made reservations, so getting a table wasn't difficult. The food was good, but portions were small. We got a few orders of the fried chicken wings $15 each and fried baby octopus $14 each. The chicken wings were halved flats. So, every piece only had one bone in it instead of two. My uncle and I both ordered the seafood laksa $28 (coconut curry seafood broth w/two types of noodles, shrimp, fish cake, fish ball, aburage, bean sprouts, corn and half boiled egg), which is their house specialty. When it arrived it was really red as it was supposed to be spicy. It wasn't that spicy at all, which was perfect for me. It was flavorful and I liked it a lot. My uncle who lived in Malaysia and Singapore, said that it wasn't authentic and not close to what they serve in those countries. He said it was still good though. If you're looking to get dessert their Japanese cheesecake with creme anglaise sauce is my favorite. For parties of 6 or more they'll add a 20% gratuity. For parties of 10 or more they'll add a 23% gratuity. They also add a 3% surcharge for the kitchen staff. read more

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I have always seen this restaurant but never been here before. We came because someone was visiting and they made reservations. I read some of the reviews so I didn't have high hopes. However, we had a great time and everything we got was so delicious. We were seated right away. The interior is very nice. It looks like a very modern restaurant. They have outside seating as well. Our servers were all so nice and very attentive. Everything we ordered was so delicious as well! I got the Thai green curry with fried chicken karaage. I've never seen that before. But the chicken was so good and super crispy. The curry was just a tad spicy and had great flavor. Together they were sooo good. I would def get again. The pad Thai was good. My husband enjoyed his seafood laska. The steamed fish was also really delicious. We ordered desserts as well. They were beautiful. All very light and not too sweet. We had a great time and would definitely come back again. read more

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Panya Bistro & Bakery is a chic restaurant in Ward that offers South East Asian dishes and freshly baked desserts and pastries. We got the Tan Tan Tossed Noodles and Lap Chong Fried Rice, which were both good, but not as exceptional as I was expecting for the price. I didn't have any of their pastries this time, but every time I've had their cakes or bread they've always been delicious. Vibe: The service was extraordinary! From the host to the servers, everyone was funny, kind, and quick. We decided to sit outside, which is a nice option since they allow pets to join you at the table. The restaurant is usually pretty busy, both outside and inside, so it's best to make a reservation. Parking: We usually park in the Ward Village parking lot and shop around after eating, but they also have a private parking lot behind the restaurant. read more

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Finally Panya reopen today after the renovation. The new Happy Hour menu is fantastic. read more

Panya Bistro & Bakery - New HH menu after their renovation - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had lunch last week and sat outside without reservations. Service was excellent and the staff were warm and friendly. We ordered Oyakudon and Katsudon. Both dishes were plentiful and delicious, full of flavor. Meats were tender and the rice was soaked with sauce and yummy. Highly recommended for comfort food and local style cooking! Thank you for doing a great job! read more

I've been to Panya a handful of times and I really enjoy this spot! I love how they have a wide variety of dishes on their menu and a nice selection of desserts as well! My favorite dish to get is the Thai green curry with the fried chicken karaage. The curry is creamy with a good amount of spice and it goes great with the chicken karaage! It's a generous portion too and I usually have enough for leftovers for the next day. During this visit we got the tiramisu for dessert which was tasty. Service is usually pretty efficient and I highly recommend making reservations! read more

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Panya always give good service and serves delicious food. The servers are super nice and smiley, always came over to make sure we are good. We had the house specialty seafood laksa noodles, spicy. It has a mild flavor, despite the fact that it looked red. The Dan Dan had a fermented noodle flavor. And our favorite was the chicken wings, which was tasty and flavorful. read more

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I'm always a bit skeptical of places with large menus, it can be a bit overwhelming, but I loved everything we got. My favorite was the Indonesian fried rice, which they modified to make vegetarian for me which is so appreciated. Fried tofu noodles were also delicious with a good amount of spice and seasoning. Caprese for an appetizer and finished with delicious dessert (strawberry shortcake and mango cake). Service was attentive and they modified dishes to make them vegetarian without a second thought . I really enjoyed sitting outside as well, the ambiance is nice. Can't wait to return, this will become a regular place in our rotation for sure. read more

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I'm always pleased with the food here, I have yet to be disappointed. It's a little pricey with an average of $30-32 a plate, but I find the portions to be generous and the flavors impressive. If you like seafood, I think you'll be satisfied. The ahi sashimi salad, steamed fish, smoked salmon sandwich, and salmon spaghetti are just a few of my favorites. The sashimi in the salad is super fresh, and the steamed fish is huge and sits on a bed of tofu, topped with a ginger shoyu sauce that goes so great with rice. I like that you can choose from a selection of quality bread for the sandwiches - can't go wrong with the smoked salmon but I love the club sandwich as well. I was amazed at how much flavor is in the salmon spaghetti, plus they don't skimp on the salmon pieces here. The clam chowder and Russian borscht soups are good too. The best part is that there are probably 70+ more menu items I haven't even tried yet. The Thai steak salad, seafood laksa, green curry, and oxtail stew are next on the hit list. Service is okay. Typical busy establishment - I tend to come during the high peak lunch hour. The food can be slow at times, but it's worth it. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is the quieter option but I usually sit inside where the a/c is. They validate parking which marks them up yet another notch. I recommend making reservations since they can get busy, especially around lunch. read more

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Celebrating a birthday and having a nice lunch. They validate parking in Hoku's guest parking. I haven't been here for awhile. The purple chairs are new to me. They did not read my comments on my reservations and were reading someone else's reservation. Good thing we had a screen shot of what was requested. The food we had was all good - steamed ginger fish filet, Laksa seafood stew, and thai beef salad, rice and black magic cake. Too bad I had to request a candle and Happy Birthday for the slice of cake we paid for. Staff was friendly and sang a nice Happy Birthday with us for the Birthday person. They were busy with a gathering on the lanai area and the lunch crowd. It's still a good place to go. read more

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I was so disappointed from my visit here! The ambiance was nice and service was okay, however I was let down by the food. I ordered the Thai Chili Basil Chicken, marked as spicy, and was missing so much flavor. Additionally, the prices on the menu did not accurately reflect the quality of the dishes. Everything seemed overpriced. I enjoyed the virgin strawberry mojito. read more

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This is my go to spot when entertaining out of town guests or having business lunches with coworkers. The ambiance is very calm and the seating is both outside and inside. The staff is very friendly and know the menu inside and out. I really appreciate the fact that the food is made fresh and it comes out nice and hot. We never really have to ask for anything as they check up on you and really care about your experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to town looking for a fusion menu. read more

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3/29/25 Late lunch. Club sandwich on sour dough, spaghetti, pork chop rice, clam chowder, Seafood Laksa. The club sand was huge and tasty. The Laksa was red but not spicy. Flavor lacked bit of depth and umami. The noodles were not al dente and just ok. I'll try something else next time. We also tried the bread pudding which was more like a custard but tasty. We chose the choc cake with NY cheesecake- rich and tasty but not too sweet. I'd get it again. Service was great! read more

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Located in Kakaako Panya is a great place for lunch and dinner with an extensive dessert selection if you are like me with a wicked sweet tooth. They also have a full bar and indoor and outdoor seating. The service was friendly and prompt great place for a get together with friends for a date. read more

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Is Panya closing? Heard it from a friend. Knew that Alice was no longer there but that Annie was still there.

Found this place and ever since I've been coming here at least 2-3 a month... they have such a great menu! It has something for everyone--it's quite large, so it can look intimidating, but I've tried their pastas, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers; everything has been amazing. They have a great patio seating and kind servers. I'd recommend making a reservation because they're pretty busy all the time. read more

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HB PY! I've never been here since their move from Ala Moana Center...don't know why since I loved it and went there frequently as I drove by it almost on a daily basis so you know I was thrilled when Jolene had chose this place for our gathering. I parked in South Shore Market which is right across the street as I do love to shop in the area though they do have parking in the building and do validate but I'm not quite familiar with that area and decided the walk will do me great justice after a lovely meal. As per recommended of some menu items it's obvious that many have come here to enjoy their favorite menu item. I just wonder in awe of their menu as item ordered on this night ranged from Seafood Laksa, Oxtail Stew in Red Wine Rosemary Sauce, Katsu Don and I got the Mushroom Medley Spaghetti. From Ramen or Udon, Loco Moco to Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich the menu is quite insane. Love that they have some covered outdoor seating as well at this pet friendly restaurant and is totally recommend to make reservations for a larger party as it fills up quite fast. We were seated at the front of the restaurant so I couldn't really see what the rest of the place looked like but was able to see a glance of their display case filled with beautiful cakes and gosh I couldn't stop staring at it all lol though at the end of our meal came the dessert menu. We pretty much did a great job of ordering different ones but it had to be the Pumpkin Crunch as we were told that's the current seasonal item and it was a bit different more like a pumpkin pie bar but was very good not too sweet and the crust was filled with nuts which gave it texture. Service was nice as the owner made constant rounds staff was on top of filling our waters and removed any unused plates and items, don't why I waited so long but will definitely be back as it's a lovely place to enjoy it all...literally. Thank you! read more

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My favorite is The Oxtail stew here. It tasted like my mom's. I also loved the fried chicken wings. They tasted freshly made not frozen.

Beef noodle soup with yam noodles was great and low carb. Iteration of the Taiwanese bowl. Parking is a little inconvenient so walking is great. Good place for casual first dates and job interviews. I would make reservations even though they were very accommodating read more

Panya Bistro & Bakery - Beef noodle yam soup was exceptional. Popular place. Parking is a little annoying. I would recommend reservations even on a weekday. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Panya Bistro & Bakery ***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***** Food: ***** very tasty, good seasoning Value: **** reasonable Menu: ***** large ethnic selection Ambiance: **** Service: **** Parking: ***** free 2.5 hrs behind Over the years, Panya has grown to become one of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants. While most restaurants have shrunk their menu after Covid, Panya has not, and continues to offer a good selection of different types of foods from different ethnicities. They are open from 10:30 AM to 10 PM and they do not close between lunch and dinner. So few restaurants are open for 12 hours and you can order anything from the menu at any time. When I consider how tasty the food is, the value for your money and the depth of the menu, I prefer Panya Bistro over Merriman's, Ruscello and Mariposa. If you haven't been to Panya Bistro, I'd highly recommend that you give them a try. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Seafood Laksa = A Panya Homemade Gyoza = A Fried Squid Legs Gesso Karaage = A Oxtail Stew Red Wine Rosemary = A Laksa Seafood Stew = A Grilled Chuck Steak w Ginger Green Onion = A Braised Mushrooms = A Garlic Shrimp Spagetti Butter = B Taiwanese Style Beef Noodle = B Salt & Pepper Shrimp = C Panya Pad Thai = C Spicy Indonesian Fried Rice = C Thai Style Steak Salad = C Vietnamese Summer Rolls = D Yelp: https://yelp.to/kALGLJNhr0 Website: https://www.panyabistro.com/ YELP: Milton K Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds. The full video and pictures of the entire menu can be found on other platforms/apps: MiltonIn808 RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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Treated myself to a nice lunch today. Fish and fries, side-salad, and a soda. With tip it was just shy of $60. On the plus side the service was excellent, portions were good, and everything was delicious. But. At the rate that prices are going up a treat like this is becoming a rarity. Too bad. I love supporting our local businesses. read more

We really enjoyed both the food and the service! The restaurant is cute and modern, and has a dessert case and display. The menu is eclectic and enormous, from curry donburi style dishes to ramen, Italian pasta, stir-frys, sandwiches, salads, a huge appetizer list, and a bakery offering cakes and cookies. It was overwhelming because everything sounded good, but after a long day at the beach, I went with karaage chicken and curry rice, with eggplant. It was a huge portion. The curry was a sauce, so I was glad I added eggplant. I might add more to it the next time I'm there. The karaage was tasty and crispy. I tried my friend's tofu stir fry. And the white and green appearance looked plain, but it was so tasty and juicy. The veggies were fresh and cooked al dente. The spicy ramen was also delicious. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar, and the drinks were tasty and strong. The best part was when we were taking pics of the family, the owner of Panya came out and offered to take photos, and had us pose in the restaurant. And then she said we should get shots from outside the restaurant because it's pretty. And she led us outside and told us where to stand and took a bunch of shots. Memories!!! We will definitely go back because I want to try a bunch of other things on the menu, and the also the excellent service, and lovely owner. read more

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Came here for a business meeting and was able to sit outside away from the inside hustle. The food is AMAZING! The menu may overwhelm you, but anything on the menu that's Asian, GET IT! The dumplings were 10/10! Also their panya tea is literally milk tea without boba and it was so good as well! read more

Had a quick lunch at Panya which I haven't visited in a long time . Went after 1230pm and luckily no crowds at that time ... We sat outside but should've sat inside as it was a very windy day . We ordered the Taiwan Beef Noodles and Won Ton min . It came out in reasonable time and our noodles were delicious! I ordered the beef noodles "mild" as it usually is eaten spicy hot . The portions of beef was plentiful and very tender as it just fell apart. The Won ton noodles were also very good but the temperature of the soup wasn't hot enough as it got cold fast because it was so windy . The staff were also very nice and friendly. The outside was nice to sit and chat but noticed the flies were a nuisance. I would certainly go back for the Taiwan Beef Noodles but will sit inside next time ! read more

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Greens beans are not cooked. Salad steak - salad dressing is so terrible. No wonder this restaurant is 3 and half stars. I don't think these food are not worth paying the price they are charging. Disappointed again! read more

Fabulous cuisine: oxtail stew is incredible, homestyle cooking comfort food. Local Avocado was luscious and creamy. Don't forget the fries! Lovely Cheeseburgers and BLTs. Adored the Banana Brûlée cake. Friendly and welcoming service. Chill ambiance bright, clean and cheerful! read more

Their menu has a lot of variety of food and desserts and all are delicious. The owner and the staff are very friendly, and the atmosphere is nice. read more

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This place is sooooo ono. I got their spicy steamed fish and TOFU! It reminded me of my childhood and eating at a authentic Chinese restaurant. Speaking of childhood, the strawberry shortcake cake! It was soft and just the right amount of whipped cream, very refreshing to have after a meal. The service was great, we sat on the bar and they made sure to check in and kept refilling our waters. It is a pretty small indoor seating but had more space outside. I highly recommend reserving a spot to guaranteed a seat. read more

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The seafood laksa is my go to! I always think imma try something different but I end up getting the laksa majority of the time. The panya martini in lychee is my favorite or the lychee mojito is also really good. We had to get a dessert because they're literally so good no matter which one you get, big fan of the tiramisu. If you don't get a dessert while you're there at least get one to go! The servers were so nice and our server was the sweetest, she even helped packed our leftovers we wanted to take home. read more

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Had my little baby shower here and it was so perfect. We were a group of 10 and we were seated outside. The weather was amazing that day. It was so fun. The environment was amazing. The service was so good even if there were A lot of us the server was so patient and kind and helpful. And the food was so good! I was really impressed. I had the Pad Thai with shrimp and it was delicious I'm still thinking about it! Everyone around the table liked their food and everyone said they wanted to come back again! Thank you Panya! My baby shower was so special specially coz the food was amazing and so memorable. read more

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Comforting flavors with a touch of fusion and a dash of homemade feels. The recipes have changed a bit since I last visited their Ala Moana location a decade ago, but still delicious. Service was great with attentive and friendly staff. We walked in on a weeknight without reservations and there was no wait time. Parking was plentiful in the nearby Ward parking structure where we worked up our appetite with a bit of shopping. Overall, a nice experience for a quick and yummy bite. read more

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What an absolute delight to finally experience Panya thanks to our dear friend who enjoys this eatery! The FOOD, SERVICE, AMBIENCE were excellent! They even accommodated our fur baby companion with water and was open to his loving presence. No doubt the food was yummy including topping our time off with an amazing LIGHT CHEESECAKE! Iʻm not a cheesecake fan because itʻs usually a heavy type of dessert. But Panyaʻs Cheesecake was far from that...super light and refreshing! Thomas our server was professional, kind and attentive. We love him! Iʻm looking forward to being back at Panya with loved ones...including fur keikis and trying out other yummy delights. read more

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Awesome service. Waiter was friendly and attentive. Food was good and decent prices for dinner. They recently must've raised their prices, I got a menu that had a bottle of wine for about $10 less than what I was charged. When I asked the waiter about the discrepancy, he apologized and they honored the old price. Disclosure: this happened awhile back, but found this review still sitting in my drafts read more