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Authentic Thai cuisine on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kiri Thai is a family owned and operated restaurant in Kailua Kona, Hawaii founded in 2021. We look forward to serving fresh authentic Thai dishes crafted by talented Thai chefs. The owner originated from Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand where she ran a successful restaurant for 10 years known for delicious Thai cuisine.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 75-5626 Kuakini Hwy #5, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 329-7764
Website: https://www.kirithai.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Sarah Kawai
Authentic, Fresh, and Warmly Welcoming — A Must-Try in Kailua Kona!
We had dinner at Kiri Thai last night and were absolutely blown away. This family-owned restaurant delivers the kind of authentic Thai flavors that instantly took us back to our travels in Thailand. Every dish was beautifully balanced — light and fresh, yet full of depth and complexity.
I ordered the local mahi mahi with green curry, and it was perfection — tender fish in a silky, vibrant sauce with just the right amount of spice. My partner had the pineapple curry with pork (since they were sold out of mango), and it was equally delicious — bright, comforting, and layered with flavor.
As a double win, they have 4 different local beers from Ola Brewing on tap! Best beer we’ve had in Hawaii…. Ever.
Our server, Maya, was incredibly gracious and kind, even though we arrived about 40 minutes before closing, right after what looked like a busy dinner rush. She made us feel completely welcome and never rushed.
It’s rare to find a place that combines authentic flavor, fresh local ingredients, and such genuine hospitality. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Kailua Kona!
… moreWe had dinner at Kiri Thai last night and were absolutely blown away. This family-owned restaurant delivers the kind of authentic Thai flavors that instantly took us back to our travels in Thailand. Every dish was beautifully balanced — light and fresh, yet full of depth and complexity.
I ordered the local mahi mahi with green curry, and it was perfection — tender fish in a silky, vibrant sauce with just the right amount of spice. My partner had the pineapple curry with pork (since they were sold out of mango), and it was equally delicious — bright, comforting, and layered with flavor.
As a double win, they have 4 different local beers from Ola Brewing on tap! Best beer we’ve had in Hawaii…. Ever.
Our server, Maya, was incredibly gracious and kind, even though we arrived about 40 minutes before closing, right after what looked like a busy dinner rush. She made us feel completely welcome and never rushed.
It’s rare to find a place that combines authentic flavor, fresh local ingredients, and such genuine hospitality. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Kailua Kona!
Shaleen Prasadi
We came here and the food was so good that we actually got take out the next day as well. The first day we dined in and everything was fresh and came out in a timely manner. The restaurant is fairly small so keep that in mind if you want to take a larger group. The only minor issue we had was that there was lipstick stain on one of the wine glasses that we received. Which they gave us not just a new clean glass but a whole new pour and bottle of wine. Other than that everything was chefs kiss.
… moreDan Soptereanu
This is by far the best Thai restaurant I’ve tried on the Big Island. The food is very flavorful, made with fresh ingredients, simply delicious! I had the Eggplant Basil stir fry – very generous with the amount of veggies.
Can’t wait to go back and try other dishes on the menu!
… moreCan’t wait to go back and try other dishes on the menu!
Mike Belski
Great place, all the meals were fabulous and if you like curry they have many options. I had the mango curry and a friend had the pineapple. Both were very flavorful. Quite an extensive menu so everyone should be able to find something they like.
… moreLiane Minster
Reasonable priced, delicious Thai food. Small restaurant with good service (hard to find these days). Lunch specials on weekdays. Everything we ordered was excellent. The veggies were cooked to perfection, spice level perfect (they as you, mild, med or very spicy. We will be back and recommend to friends and family.
… moreAlbert
Our waitress was prompt, sweet, and made sure that we had everything we needed! Service was impeccable.
The food though? Let’s get this straight. I was blown out of the water. The larb had a wonderful spicy and tangy flavour to it. The ground pork was perfectly cooked and the herbs added beautiful Thai overtones.
I’ve never had anything like it before!
We also had the crispy duck. Perfectly crispy and ultra juicy. The sauce was a tad sweet but also savoured in umami.
The Pad Kee Mao was exactly what I had expected based on the other orders. Purely delicious. Definitely worth the $5 squid add-on, as they piled the dish with the protein!
We also had the mango sticky rice at the end. Tasted like other Thai restaurants in Canada, so therefore, a perfect recipe!
Overall, we’ll definitely be back. Loved it here! Such a nice break from all the other touristy foods I’ve had lately!
… moreThe food though? Let’s get this straight. I was blown out of the water. The larb had a wonderful spicy and tangy flavour to it. The ground pork was perfectly cooked and the herbs added beautiful Thai overtones.
I’ve never had anything like it before!
We also had the crispy duck. Perfectly crispy and ultra juicy. The sauce was a tad sweet but also savoured in umami.
The Pad Kee Mao was exactly what I had expected based on the other orders. Purely delicious. Definitely worth the $5 squid add-on, as they piled the dish with the protein!
We also had the mango sticky rice at the end. Tasted like other Thai restaurants in Canada, so therefore, a perfect recipe!
Overall, we’ll definitely be back. Loved it here! Such a nice break from all the other touristy foods I’ve had lately!
Alicia Warnke
A laid back Thai spot with delicious food, and amazing service! The Thai Iced Tea is delicious! I ordered medium heat on the basil leaves with chicken dish and I wish I had gone hotter but i was very happy with my dish! Delish!!
… moreKevin Tadlock
I would love to give a good review, but it would not be honest! I know that there are a lot of good reviews, so go with your gut!
The food was just ok!! I’ve had lots of Thai food, and this was definitely not the best! I could have eaten mine and been ok with my experience, but my biggest issue was, my oldest son got food poisoning! We where never asked wether we liked our food as is fairly customary! When someone leaves there plate full of food, you would think you would be asked wether you liked it or not! Nothing was said! We said nothing due to trying to be nice and not cause an issue! But after experiencing my son projectile vomiting and dry heaving all the way home and being sick for two days, I was compelled to write this review! Hopefully this is the exception and not the rule! The staff was nice! ♂️ ♂️
… moreThe food was just ok!! I’ve had lots of Thai food, and this was definitely not the best! I could have eaten mine and been ok with my experience, but my biggest issue was, my oldest son got food poisoning! We where never asked wether we liked our food as is fairly customary! When someone leaves there plate full of food, you would think you would be asked wether you liked it or not! Nothing was said! We said nothing due to trying to be nice and not cause an issue! But after experiencing my son projectile vomiting and dry heaving all the way home and being sick for two days, I was compelled to write this review! Hopefully this is the exception and not the rule! The staff was nice! ♂️ ♂️
Safia Walji
Kiri Thai in Kona is a small, cozy spot with amazing, authentic flavors. Their Pad Kra Pao is incredible, spicy, savory, and sweet all at once with fresh veggies, tender meat, and fragrant basil that makes it unforgettable. We also ordered spicy basil fried rice which was also very delicious. The staff is friendly, portions are generous, and the whole vibe is relaxed, making it a must-try for Thai food on the island.
… moreElisabeth Stapleton
A+++
We walked in about 15 minutes before they were about to close. We kindly asked if they would still serve us and the staff member was incredibly kind. She said “yes of course, we don’t want you to leave hungry!”
She sat us down and told us not to rush ❤️
We started with the shrimp summer rolls. So so delicious. It came with 2 dipping sauces, one was peanut based and the other was fish sauce based. We loved it.
Then we ordered chicken larb—ground chicken with spices, lime, fish sauce and ground rice on top of chopped romaine. It was really refreshing and seasoned very well. The flavor was fantastic but he wished the lettuce wasn’t chopped and instead like “cups” that he could scoop the larb into and pick up to eat. Otherwise it was top notch.
I got the massaman shrimp curry.. WOW. This blew my mind. The flavors, spice level, and shrimp to veggie ratio was perfect. The jasmine rice on the side soaked everything up and made it that much heartier. If you don’t have anything else, I highly recommend this dish.
Thank you again for a great experience and delicious food. We live on Kona and will definitely be back!!!
Mahalo
… moreWe walked in about 15 minutes before they were about to close. We kindly asked if they would still serve us and the staff member was incredibly kind. She said “yes of course, we don’t want you to leave hungry!”
She sat us down and told us not to rush ❤️
We started with the shrimp summer rolls. So so delicious. It came with 2 dipping sauces, one was peanut based and the other was fish sauce based. We loved it.
Then we ordered chicken larb—ground chicken with spices, lime, fish sauce and ground rice on top of chopped romaine. It was really refreshing and seasoned very well. The flavor was fantastic but he wished the lettuce wasn’t chopped and instead like “cups” that he could scoop the larb into and pick up to eat. Otherwise it was top notch.
I got the massaman shrimp curry.. WOW. This blew my mind. The flavors, spice level, and shrimp to veggie ratio was perfect. The jasmine rice on the side soaked everything up and made it that much heartier. If you don’t have anything else, I highly recommend this dish.
Thank you again for a great experience and delicious food. We live on Kona and will definitely be back!!!
Mahalo