Stopped by this Thai food truck on the Road to Hana. We ordered the pumpkin curry soup, the crispy basil chicken with rice, and the garlic shrimp with rice. The menu didn’t have a ton of choices, but it covered the basics and had a few interesting options.
The pumpkin curry soup honestly surprised me. I don’t usually like pumpkin and it didn’t sound that appetizing, but I wanted to try something different. It turned out flavourful and creamy, mixed well with the spices, definitely better than I expected.
The crispy basil chicken was solid. Well seasoned and tasty, though not as spicy as I had hoped. It still paired nicely with the vegetables and rice.
The garlic shrimp was the standout. Juicy, cooked deliciously, and packed with garlic flavor, easily my favorite of the three.
Overall, the food was good and enjoyable, but the portion sizes didn’t quite feel worth the price but it’s still a nice stop on the Road to Hana.
Lyndsey Tran
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January 09, 2026
We got the crispy pork belly and coconut Mahi, holy crap, might have been our best meal on the islands! The sauce they give on the side which most definitely is authentic is SO good.
Highly recommend giving this place a try, they should have 5 stars in my opinion.
Mitch Lunceford
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January 18, 2026
Ae’s Thai Kitchen is the real deal. After the long drive to Hana, this place hits perfectly. The food is insanely flavorful, clearly made fresh, and packed with heat if you want it. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and it blows away most sit-down Thai restaurants I’ve had. No frills, no nonsense, just incredible food from a truck that knows exactly what it’s doing. If you’re in Hana and don’t stop here, that’s a mistake.
S. Sen
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September 18, 2025
Hands down the best Pad See Ew I had in Hawai‘i!
Ae’s Thai Kitchen may be a food truck, but the flavor rivals many sit-down restaurants. The Chicken Pad See Ew was incredible — perfectly stir-fried noodles with that rich, smoky wok flavor, tender chicken, and just the right balance of sweetness and savoriness. The portion size was generous, and every bite tasted fresh and authentic.
If you’re craving Thai comfort food, this dish alone is worth the stop. Simple, delicious, and made with care — exactly what you hope for from a hidden gem food truck.
Alex Song
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December 30, 2025
A Thai food truck. The green papaya salad and garlic shrimp were delicious, but the pad thai was a bit disappointing.
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Stopped by this Thai food truck on the Road to Hana. We ordered the pumpkin curry soup, the crispy basil chicken with rice, and the garlic shrimp with rice. The menu didn’t have a ton of choices, but it covered the basics and had a few interesting options. The pumpkin curry soup honestly surprised me. I don’t usually like pumpkin and it didn’t sound that appetizing, but I wanted to try something different. It turned out flavourful and creamy, mixed well with the spices, definitely better than I expected. The crispy basil chicken was solid. Well seasoned and tasty, though not as spicy as I had hoped. It still paired nicely with the vegetables and rice. The garlic shrimp was the standout. Juicy, cooked deliciously, and packed with garlic flavor, easily my favorite of the three. Overall, the food was good and enjoyable, but the portion sizes didn’t quite feel worth the price but it’s still a nice stop on the Road to Hana.
We got the crispy pork belly and coconut Mahi, holy crap, might have been our best meal on the islands! The sauce they give on the side which most definitely is authentic is SO good. Highly recommend giving this place a try, they should have 5 stars in my opinion.
Ae’s Thai Kitchen is the real deal. After the long drive to Hana, this place hits perfectly. The food is insanely flavorful, clearly made fresh, and packed with heat if you want it. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and it blows away most sit-down Thai restaurants I’ve had. No frills, no nonsense, just incredible food from a truck that knows exactly what it’s doing. If you’re in Hana and don’t stop here, that’s a mistake.
Hands down the best Pad See Ew I had in Hawai‘i! Ae’s Thai Kitchen may be a food truck, but the flavor rivals many sit-down restaurants. The Chicken Pad See Ew was incredible — perfectly stir-fried noodles with that rich, smoky wok flavor, tender chicken, and just the right balance of sweetness and savoriness. The portion size was generous, and every bite tasted fresh and authentic. If you’re craving Thai comfort food, this dish alone is worth the stop. Simple, delicious, and made with care — exactly what you hope for from a hidden gem food truck.
A Thai food truck. The green papaya salad and garlic shrimp were delicious, but the pad thai was a bit disappointing.