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Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

86 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2906
808-934-7540
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Ranked #18 of 163 restaurants in Hilo
Cuisines: American, Asian, Thai
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This is a little hole in the wall right in back of McDonald's I've been eating at for years.Very professional and personable. I would recommend getting green papaya salad, pad thai, spring or summer rolls, and red, yellow or green curry with either jasmine or sticky rice. Select heat level with caution. The four choices are mild, medium, hot, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

We were searching for a Thai resturant open on Sundays and with decent reviews! This place hits the bullseye and it was even better than the reviews. Our family of 4 enjoyed pad Thai, funn noodle dishes which were fabulous and red & pineapple curry!! The spring rolls with shrimp were amazing and fresh. We ordered spice med plus one... More

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Laupahoehoe, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Reasonable price for Hilo. Good food made to order. Nice staff. A little hard to find. Located behind Garden exchange.. Most dishes made with either chicken or tofu.

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Norwich, CT, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Parking is terrible in the area, the restaurant is hard to find, and seating is limited, but the food is worth the effort. We ate a late lunch here. Appetizer of fried tofu is huge, we split it 3 ways. The peanut dipping sauce is great. Vegetarian options available with tofu and lots of vegetables. We ordered Funn noodles, Silver... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012 via mobile

Stopped in for our first night in Hilo. Really great and expansive menu, but not to the point that it was overwhelming. yummy spring rolls and great sauce for the fried tofu. The Panang curry was really good with well cooked veggies and chicken in a great sauce and just the right amount of heat. The crispy noodles had this... More

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Florence, KY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

If you like authentic Thai with lots of vegetables and some you may not recognize, this is the place to eat in Hilo. Small and tucked away, it's got one of the best desserts ever - and brace yourself, I know this sounds a bit odd, but it's the Combination (warm tapioca pudding served over ice cream - try the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

because this restaurant resides somewhere between two and three stars. Food is edible and unremarkable BUT a small step up from the average Hilo restaurant. Whyohwhoyohwhy does Hilo have so many undistinguished eateries?

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Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012 via mobile

Red Curry, Green Curry, Pumpkin Curry. Delicious food, very fresh. Generous portions. We chose medium hotness which was just right for me. Very pleasant atmosphere.

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Mountain View, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

We happened upon this thai restaurant after leaving a "Not so Sushi Bar". We were greeted with a warm friendly smile, and seated. We odered a couple of dishes... Chicken Satay and Coconut Curry Soup. Both were great!!! We will be back

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Pahoa, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Hole in the wall place with little atmosphere but has good solid thai food at moderate prices for Hilo...if you can find it...

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