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Olay's Thai Lao Cuisine

Thai Lao, Vegan Curry

$$

Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Ask for dishes without fish sauce to ensure vegan preparation.
  • Good to know: Be cautious with spring rolls and Pad Thai; verify vegan status due to shared fryer and past incidents with eggs.
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  • Bring your own alcohol since this is a BYOB restaurant with no corkage fee.
  • Enjoy the outdoor courtyard seating with garden and koi pond ambiance.
  • Reserve a table in advance, especially for lunch, to avoid waits.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention som tam, curry and lemonade.

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Also tahdig, coffee, drunken noodles, iced coffee, ong choi, pad kra pao and pumpkin curry.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior and friendly service.

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Also praised for generous portions and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A stylish Thai and Laotian restaurant known for a large menu with clearly marked vegan options, including summer rolls, curries, noodles, and rice dishes. The ambiance features a lovely courtyard with outdoor seating surrounded by plants and a koi pond, creating a relaxed atmosphere that’s great for groups and families. Staff are generally knowledgeable about vegan needs, though a few reviews note occasional issues with mislabeling or preparation errors.

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66 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–20:30
Tuesday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–20:30
Wednesday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–20:30
Thursday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–20:30
Friday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–21:30
Saturday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–21:30
Sunday
10:00–15:00, 16:00–20:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
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4.4 689 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
3.6 26 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, beans

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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