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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5-5100 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone: (808) 631-0073
Website: https://thai-elephant-kauai.square.site/
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Reviews
Vitali Zabelin
Thai Elephant Kauai surprised me… and also kinda annoyed me (in a very Kauai way).
It was Saturday around 5:40pm, and we were 4 people deep into our first days on the island — hungry, salty, sun-tired, the whole vibe. If you’ve been on Kauai even one day you already know the rule: food trucks are basically a food group here. So we pulled up to Thai Elephant thinking “easy win.”
We ordered:
• Thai Fried Rice
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls
• and Pad Thai with shrimp (I’m a sucker for shrimp pad thai when I’m starving)
First off — the food is good. Like, actually good. The fried rice had that proper wok flavor, not just bland rice with egg thrown in. The spring rolls were crispy, not oily, and the dipping sauce was sweet and clean. Pad Thai was solid too — noodles weren’t mushy, shrimp tasted fresh, and the lime + crushed peanuts helped bring it together.
Now the honest part: the price.
We paid around $60 with tip, and I’m sorry but… that hit me. I get it — it’s Kauai, everything costs more. But still, egg + rice shouldn’t feel like a luxury item. Especially from a food truck. There’s no indoor seating, no big staff, no “fine dining overhead”… so the value just feels off.
Would I come back?
Maybe. If I’m nearby and hungry again, sure. The food itself deserves it. But I’d walk in knowing I’m paying Kauai pricing, not Thai street food pricing.
Final rating: 4 stars. Great flavor, great quick meal, just overpriced for what it is.
If you’re on the island — try it once. Just don’t expect budget-friendly.
… moreIt was Saturday around 5:40pm, and we were 4 people deep into our first days on the island — hungry, salty, sun-tired, the whole vibe. If you’ve been on Kauai even one day you already know the rule: food trucks are basically a food group here. So we pulled up to Thai Elephant thinking “easy win.”
We ordered:
• Thai Fried Rice
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls
• and Pad Thai with shrimp (I’m a sucker for shrimp pad thai when I’m starving)
First off — the food is good. Like, actually good. The fried rice had that proper wok flavor, not just bland rice with egg thrown in. The spring rolls were crispy, not oily, and the dipping sauce was sweet and clean. Pad Thai was solid too — noodles weren’t mushy, shrimp tasted fresh, and the lime + crushed peanuts helped bring it together.
Now the honest part: the price.
We paid around $60 with tip, and I’m sorry but… that hit me. I get it — it’s Kauai, everything costs more. But still, egg + rice shouldn’t feel like a luxury item. Especially from a food truck. There’s no indoor seating, no big staff, no “fine dining overhead”… so the value just feels off.
Would I come back?
Maybe. If I’m nearby and hungry again, sure. The food itself deserves it. But I’d walk in knowing I’m paying Kauai pricing, not Thai street food pricing.
Final rating: 4 stars. Great flavor, great quick meal, just overpriced for what it is.
If you’re on the island — try it once. Just don’t expect budget-friendly.
Doah Kwon
The staff was friendly and nice. We got Thai beef basil, coconut chicken, spring rolls, and mango sticky rice. Thai beef basil was pretty spicy and good but lacked acid flavor. Coconut chicken was good but as we eat more, the flavor felt a bit bland. Overall the entrees was pretty good
… moreTsova Anya
Wouldn’t recommend this Thai spot.
First, almost everything we tried to order was sold out. The menu only had one item crossed out, but they were out of poke, combos, noodles, and several other dishes. It was pretty frustrating.
Second, the prices are very high for what you get, especially when there’s no meat or seafood included. Pad Thai (basically just stir-fried noodles with vegetables) was $15, and everything else costs extra. That feels a bit overpriced.
Third, the service was slow. By the time our friends had already finished eating food they got from other places nearby, we were still waiting for ours. When it finally came, it tasted bland, and we weren’t given salt or pepper either.
Overall, not a place I’d go back
P.S. Wow. I’ve honestly never seen a business respond by questioning whether a review is real. Are you suggesting that I’m lying?
My friends and I came to eat at your place after the beach on January 24, 2026, around 5 pm, which is 1 hour before closing. You can decide for yourself whether that counts as “close to closing.”
I’m not commenting on what may have happened on some other day. I’m sharing my personal experience from my vacation. I posted the review after I returned home and had time to settle back in.
Your response feels strange to me, but I’m glad other users can read it and make their own conclusions. Honestly, it might be more productive to focus on responding to the many positive reviews you also have.
… moreFirst, almost everything we tried to order was sold out. The menu only had one item crossed out, but they were out of poke, combos, noodles, and several other dishes. It was pretty frustrating.
Second, the prices are very high for what you get, especially when there’s no meat or seafood included. Pad Thai (basically just stir-fried noodles with vegetables) was $15, and everything else costs extra. That feels a bit overpriced.
Third, the service was slow. By the time our friends had already finished eating food they got from other places nearby, we were still waiting for ours. When it finally came, it tasted bland, and we weren’t given salt or pepper either.
Overall, not a place I’d go back
P.S. Wow. I’ve honestly never seen a business respond by questioning whether a review is real. Are you suggesting that I’m lying?
My friends and I came to eat at your place after the beach on January 24, 2026, around 5 pm, which is 1 hour before closing. You can decide for yourself whether that counts as “close to closing.”
I’m not commenting on what may have happened on some other day. I’m sharing my personal experience from my vacation. I posted the review after I returned home and had time to settle back in.
Your response feels strange to me, but I’m glad other users can read it and make their own conclusions. Honestly, it might be more productive to focus on responding to the many positive reviews you also have.
Drew Gardner
I’ll start off by saying the food was good. I live here and expect Kauai prices but the prices here were exorbitant! I got a pad thai and green papaya salad and the total was $40 before tip. For that price I would expect very portions, this was not the case. I will not return.
… moreBranden
The service was fast and friendly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food did not taste good. I ordered the $25 combo that comes with Pad Thai, curry chicken, and veggie spring rolls.
The Pad Thai was okay, but the curry was quite bland, contained very little chicken, and tasted like reheated leftovers. The rice was overly mushy, likely from being overcooked or made with too much water.
For the price of the combo I expected better quality. Overall, the flavours and freshness were not there.
… moreThe Pad Thai was okay, but the curry was quite bland, contained very little chicken, and tasted like reheated leftovers. The rice was overly mushy, likely from being overcooked or made with too much water.
For the price of the combo I expected better quality. Overall, the flavours and freshness were not there.
Chad Johnson
Pad Thai is all personal preference and everyone makes it different. Whatever Auntie is doing in that little trailer is magic. Get an adult beverage next door and buckle up cause nothing hits after Hanalei Bay like some umami bomb noods and a tropical cocktail in a can
… moreDebika Dutt
We got the chicken katsu bowl and chicken pad Thai noodles. The food was not at all what I expected. The chicken was fibrous and very little quantity. For the price, I expected a better portion. The rice was just plain jasmine rice. The pad Thai was okay and tasted better. I would not go back here and won’t recommend this food truck.
… moreCedrick Castor
The drunken noodles are amazing! They have a lot of flavor without being overpowering. In contrast to other local food trucks, this one truly excels at creating authentic Thai cuisine using fresh ingredients.
… moreJosh Pappas
Excellent Thai food truck. Fast service and nice little food tuck eating area.
Pad Thai and Mango sticky Rice was excellent.
… morePad Thai and Mango sticky Rice was excellent.
Jason Winkler
Last Tuesday, I visited and sampled their Pad Thai. Finding a restaurant that is entirely gluten-free without compromising on genuine flavor is uncommon. The fact that I didn’t have the bloated, heavy feeling afterwards is a clear indication that they don’t employ MSG. When I inquired about the ingredients, the staff was quite understanding.
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