Chef Chai

$$$

4.6(630)

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Location & Hours

Address

1009 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 10:00 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(808) 585-0011

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About Chef Chai

Sleek contemporary venue with a long bar serving Hawaiian regional fare from a celebrated chef.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 9, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 630 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Paige Hall

2 months ago

This restaurant surprised me with how tasty the dishes are, highly recommend trying something new each time you go because everything is delicious. Complimentary naan bread with peanut sauce and pickl...

Jason Harris

5 months ago

At Chef Chai, our recent dinner was a delightful culinary adventure. We started with the signature combination appetizer platter, a generous spread that wowed us with fresh ahi tartar, gravlax salmon ...

Mike Mezack

9 months ago

A week in Waikiki and this was one of the food highlights. A little away from downtown but worth the 10 min ride. Very thoughtful , well executed menu. The signature dishes were very pleasing to both ...

raymond gonzalez

7 months ago

We arrive early and we have the chef sample menu the duck tacos, Salmon, and squash soup were really good I did not enjoy the shrimp deep fried, beef tenderloin was really good and the combination wit...

Danielle lamie

2 weeks ago

Food was decent. Waitress service was good. Hostess service was very short and somewhat rude. Sat us at a table near the bar far away from every other table in the restaurant. When we asked to sit a l...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers generally had positive dining experiences at the restaurant, with an average rating of 4.4/5.

Customer Favorites

Signature dishes like miso Chilean sea bass, pan-seared Hokkaido scallop in lobster reduction, and various appetizers such as crab cakes and burrata were highly praised.

Atmosphere & Service

Customers appreciated the upscale and modern evening vibes, top-notch service from servers like Kristy, and the attentive and warm service provided by the staff.

Value & Quality

Customers highlighted the delicious and well-executed menu items, generous portion sizes, and the overall quality of the food, especially the presentation and flavors of the dishes.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistent service quality was noted in one review, where the hostess was described as somewhat rude and unaccommodating in seating arrangements.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews consistently praised the thoughtful and well-executed menu, the pleasing presentation of dishes, and the overall quality of the dining experience. Some customers mentioned parking challenges but noted alternatives nearby.