PAI Honolulu

WOW... and I mean woooooow! We are still here, and we have loved everything!!! We did the Chef's tasting menu, and my oh my....it has been one of the best meals I've had, even better than some Michelin Star restaurants I've been to. The Chef is AMAZING!!! The food is spectacular! I highly recommend to spend a little more and opt for the Chef's tasting menu, it os worth it.

Simply put, this is the very best meal I have had in the last 2+ years. It may be the very best meal I have ever had. We were lucky enough to get reservations here on our honeymoon and after eating here, I don't know how we are supposed to enjoy any other food on the island. Chef Lee provided so many smooth transitions between American, Korean, Japanese, Thai And Chinese cuisines and did so seamlessly. The textures were outrageous And this staff brought the meal to another level. I can see a Michellin star in their future and wouldn't be surprised to hear that Chef Lee is a James Beard finalist or recipient in the future. The next time I am fortunate enough to eat here, I expect that the secret will be out and his kitchen staff will have we quadrupled to keep up with demand. I remain so incredibly satisfied with everything presented tonight. Outrageous and outstanding still don't fully award the experience of our meal this evening. This is my new, Last Meal. Thank you to Pai chefs, servers, bar tenders and everyone between.

One of the most disappointingly expensive meals I’ve had in recent memory. 90 day dry aged steak was massively overcooked to the point it was grey inside, ravioli with truffle butter sauce was way too salty to the point where none of the three diners could finish the course. The siu mai was a mushy confusion with no strong flavor. We dined here for a christmas eve pre-fix dinner, were sat outside with cheap decorations and horrible christmas music. Considering we were paying $210 a head with $95 wine pairing, it really cheapened the experience. The flavor combination for dinner was not designed nor excuted well. The bartender was so very kind and warm, but that was not enough to save our experience on christmas eve. Considering after tip and taxes we paid $1,000 for 3 people, we would not be back and would not recommend this to any of our loved ones. Had such high hopes for this place from all the other reviews but left very disappointed.

Just had the most wonderful dinner at PAI Honolulu. We were celebrating and my goodness did we feel celebrated! Amazingly friendly, caring, and attentive service. Delicious and creative food that was a wonderful show of local ingredients; including some of the best seafood we have ever had. We are staying in Waikiki for our honeymoon and are so glad we made the short drive over to check out this restaurant. Definitely recommend visiting!

I had an amazing experience at a high-end Asian-American restaurant in Honolulu's Chinatown. The chef's preset menu was a delightful journey of flavors, expertly mixing traditional local tastes with modern American influences. The textures and temperature contrasts in each dish were impressive, and the service was top-notch. It's a must-visit for a unique and memorable culinary adventure. Five stars! Best cornbread ever!

What a fun experience! My wife and I celebrated a special occasion at Pai. We really enjoyed the whole evening. The food was fantastic. The pacing was thoughtful (2.5hrs for 8 courses). The staff were so present but not overbearing. The wine, oh wow the wine! They have a sommelier, two actually, who do all the pairings. They are so knowledgeable and thoughtful in their decisions. I drink a lot of wine but every glass opened up my horizons. This is worth the spring for if you’re on the fence. Overall, I am very pleased. Pai is one of the best upscale dining experiences on the island.