Thai Chef

Lahaina


Hidden in the back of an aging strip mall, this place looks like a dive from the outside, but the food’s incredible. Start with the fragrant ginger coconut soup and the fresh summer rolls and then move on to savory curries that explode with flavor. It’s BYOB so pick up refreshments from the nearby Foodland.

Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for.


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