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Welcome to Kiri Thai
Kiri Thai, located in Kailua-Kona, HI, offers an enticing array of authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy setting. Renowned for expertly crafted dishes, you can indulge in chef specials like the crispy duck and flavorful curries that showcase rich spices and fresh ingredients. The mango and sweet rice dessert garners rave reviews, while the Thai salad and eggplant dishes highlight vibrant flavors. Diners appreciate the attentive service and the ability to customize spice levels. With its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Kiri Thai promises a delightful culinary experience that keeps guests returning for more.
Today's Suggestions
Explore the featured selections!
Mango And Sweet Rice (Seasonal)
Duck Noodle Soup
Seafood Papaya
Eggplant Salad
About
Kiri Thai
Welcome to Kiri Thai, a hidden gem located on the scenic Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This delightful restaurant offers a savory journey through the flavors of Thailand, where each dish is crafted with care and a passion for authentic cuisine. Known for its friendly service, Kiri Thai has garnered praise for its ability to combine high-quality ingredients with traditional Thai recipes, resulting in mouthwatering plates that leave patrons eagerly returning for more.
As you enter the small yet inviting space, you're greeted by a menu that boasts a variety of options, from sumptuous fried rice dishes to rich and aromatic curries. Highlights include their Spicy Fried Rice, featuring a medley of egg, onion, carrot, green onion, and bell peppers, topped with fragrant basil leaves. If you're craving something sweet and tangy, the Pineapple Fried Rice may just be your dish of choice, showcasing the delightful combination of raisins and cashews mixed with succulent pineapple.
For those looking to experience the heart and soul of Thai flavors, don’t miss their Massaman Shrimp Curry. This dish has been described as a flavor explosion, balancing the warmth of spices with a delicious shrimp and vegetable ratio that's simply divine. As one customer reflected, the jasmine rice served alongside is essential for soaking up every delectable bite.
Kiri Thai also shines with its selection of appetizers and noodle soups. The Shrimp Tempura, with its perfectly crispy exterior and tender shrimp inside, is a must-try. Meanwhile, Tom Yum Noodle Soup offers a zesty twist, ideal for those craving a hot and sour delight. Each dish is presented with elegance, demonstrating the culinary team's commitment to both taste and presentation.
Feedback from diners echoes the restaurant's promise of tasty, reasonably priced food paired with exceptional service. Whether you're a local or a visitor to the beautiful shores of Kona, Kiri Thai stands out as a truly satisfying dining experience. With options available for everyone—including those who prefer milder spice levels or those ready to try something bold—you’re sure to find a dish that excites your palate.
In summary, Kiri Thai is not just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Thai cuisine that captivates the senses. From flavorful curries to fresh rolls, the culinary offerings here invite you to indulge in the rich tapestry of flavors Thailand has to offer. Treat yourself to a meal that is both heartfelt and unforgettable at Kiri Thai—your taste buds will thank you!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Really good curry, I don't favor coconut milk so happy to find that there wasn't too much of it. Mango curry is really special and highly recommend to try out its hot mango. Green curry is flavorful but a bit salty. ”
“ Reasonable priced, delicious Thai food. Small restaurant with good service (hard to find these days). Lunch specials on weekdays. Everything we ordered was excellent. The veggies were cooked to perfection, spice level perfect (they as you, mild, med or very spicy. We will be back and recommend to friends and family. ”
“ Excellent quality Thai food. Eggplant. Basil dish had soft, succulent eggplant. The crispy duck was fantastic. The massiman curry was perfectly spiced. We had very good pad thai and pad tsiu. Mango sticky rice was a 10 out of 10. We’re able to host our group of 18 without difficulty. ”
“ This place always delivers fast and friendly service. The food is mouthwatering and satisfies my hunger every time I visit. I especially love their Cashew Nut with Chicken and Tofu dish. They use fresh ingredients and never disappoint. ”
“ A We walked in about 15 minutes before they were about to close. We kindly asked if they would still serve us and the staff member was incredibly kind. She said “yes of course, we don’t want you to leave hungry!” She sat us down and told us not to rush We started with the shrimp summer rolls. So so delicious. It came with 2 dipping sauces, one was peanut based and the other was fish sauce based. We loved it. Then we ordered chicken larb—ground chicken with spices, lime, fish sauce and ground rice on top of chopped romaine. It was really refreshing and seasoned very well. The flavor was fantastic but he wished the lettuce wasn’t chopped and instead like “cups” that he could scoop the larb into and pick up to eat. Otherwise it was top notch. I got the massaman shrimp curry.. WOW. This blew my mind. The flavors, spice level, and shrimp to veggie ratio was perfect. The jasmine rice on the side soaked everything up and made it that much heartier. If you don’t have anything else, I highly recommend this dish. Thank you again for a great experience and delicious food. We live on Kona and will definitely be back!!! Mahalo ”
“ The BEST THAI FOOD IN KONA. I’ve had plenty of Thai food and this all tasted authentic. The spicy basil fried rice had great flavor and char. Panang curry was DELICIOUS, had creamy spicy tangy highly recommend. Pad see ew had great flavor, noodles were good texture. Takeout was quick and easy. Great sized portions. Highly recommend for some comforting delicious food after a long day ! ”
“ Enjoyed pad thai, papaya salad and pineapple curry as early dinner. Maya helped the order and gave us great service ”
“ Our waitress was prompt, sweet, and made sure that we had everything we needed! Service was impeccable. The food though? Let’s get this straight. I was blown out of the water. The larb had a wonderful spicy and tangy flavour to it. The ground pork was perfectly cooked and the herbs added beautiful Thai overtones. I’ve never had anything like it before! We also had the crispy duck. Perfectly crispy and ultra juicy. The sauce was a tad sweet but also savoured in umami. The Pad Kee Mao was exactly what I had expected based on the other orders. Purely delicious. Definitely worth the 5 squid add-on, as they piled the dish with the protein! We also had the mango sticky rice at the end. Tasted like other Thai restaurants in Canada, so therefore, a perfect recipe! Overall, we’ll definitely be back. Loved it here! Such a nice break from all the other touristy foods I’ve had lately! ”