Olay's Thai Lao Cuisine

Olay’s Thai Lao Cuisine a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Chinatown on Hotel St. The restaurant front looks deceptively ordinary but once you get inside you’ll be transported to a magical place with an amazing garden. Mother and daughter run an authentic Thai / Lao restaurant. Cooks are from the orient and bring with them authentic dishes from the orient. Service is top notch. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We ordered the sampler platters of appetizers and entrees to get a taste of what they were offering. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended

Great outdoor atmosphere with a good sized menu to find something suited for your taste. The food has great flavor for that authentic Thai-Lao Isan taste. Added benefit that this restaurant is part of the Resy platform those those with the AMEX Plat card. A must try for visitors and locals alike!

It was a pleasant suprise to find an open yet private outdoor set up restaurant in middle of China town. Serene astmosphere with water, ponds, greens, and open seating. Feel like we were in Thailand again. Food was supringly flavorful. We had tom-yum, papaya salad, garlic pork stick, chicken wings, padthai, penang curry. Its recommended to get Thai coffee or tea if you'd need to cool down eating medium spicy food. The drinks were good. This is the 3rd best Thai restaurant we tried. I gave it 4 stars on food because even though I found them exceed expectation, the 3 dishes I always order at Thai place were short of their signature taste. Tom-yum missed its significant contrast between sour and salty and mam ruoc hint. Papaya salad also missed its mắm taste, and the green beans werent smashe

Sadly, the atmosphere was the only part I truly liked. While the setting is visually appealing, even that had drawbacks, the fish felt far too large for the small pond, which made the space feel uncomfortable rather than serene. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the ambiance. The fried calamari had very thick, heavy breading, with dry, overcooked squid inside. There was far more breading than calamari, and the pieces were thin and tough, as shown in the photos. Serving hot food on plastic dishes felt completely wrong and detracted further from the experience. The drunken noodles were ordered mild, but came out closer to medium spicy. The fried rice, ordered medium spicy, was very spicy, significantly hotter than expected. Spice levels were inconsistent and did not align with wha

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a lovely lunch at Olay’s Thai Lao Cuisine in Chinatown! The place has a warm, welcoming vibe with beautiful decor and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The staff were so kind and patient with our toddler, which made the whole experience even better. A perfect spot for a family-friendly meal in the heart of Honolulu! 🤩 Definitely going back!!