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Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine: Restaurant Reviews

88 Kanoelehue Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
808 969 9336
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Ranked #5 of 163 restaurants in Hilo
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Hilo, Hawaii
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This is my favorite restaurant in Hilo. It all has to do with the quality. Just delicious. The decor is nice, what you might expect from a Thai place, and the location is convenient. It's hard to figure out how to get in there, though -- drive around to the lot on the far side of the building, the lot that faces Ken's, and walk around the front of the building. It's small, but great tasting Thai.

Visited October 2012
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Buchholz in der Nordheide, Germany
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“you'll definitely come back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

When passing the somewhat neglected business building you won't imagine what juwel sits in there. The restaurant is not too big, is very nicely decorated and gives more the impression that you are guest in Sombat's home. The guests are welcomed by a warm friendliness and treated more as friends than guests. The meals are freshly made and are just fantastic. We came there all 4 evenings during our stay in Hilo. Especially the curry entrees and the ananas rice are a must. Don't miss the tapioca desert !

Visited October 2012
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Clearwater
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Outstanding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

We are not experts in Thai cuisine, but we've liked what we tried. We were in the mood for adventure, so we went to Sombat's intending to try dishes we had never tasted. We spoke to a sweet and friendly waitress and she helped us select an appetizer and two main courses - all were beyond our expectations for deliciousness.

Visited November 2012
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seattle
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Afordable and delicious”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012 via mobile

I have had a few meals here. Quite good food.. full of fresh ingredients cooked to percection.

Note anything over Two Star spice is going to be Thai standard hot, lot more than you expect.

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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In the soft green seas of the Pacific Ocean
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
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“Fresh, Delish and Friendly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Sombat grows many of her own veggies and the freshness shines in her dishes. The lunch specials are the best deals, but there is nothing on the menu we have ever been disappointed with.
Crowded during lunch hour, but worth the wait. Or go for dinner when there are even more choices of delicious, fresh Thai food.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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