Maui Thai Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Maui Thai Bistro, a hidden gem nestled in Kihei, Hawaii, known for its exquisite Thai and Asian fusion cuisine. Here, your culinary journey begins with tantalizing options, including the refreshing Yum Pla with crispy mahi mahi and a vibrant green mango salad, or the hearty Tom Yum Soup, a staple that balances sour and spicy flavors perfectly.
For those seeking a light bite, consider the Crispy Crab Wonton or the Summer Vegetarian Roll, both bursting with fresh ingredients and served with delightful dipping sauces. The standout dishes, such as the Macadamia Nut Panang Curry and the aromatic Kao Soy Noodles, impress with their generous portions and richly layered flavors.
With a reputation for authenticity and exceptional service, Maui Thai Bistro is a must-visit for anyone wanting to savor the spirit of Hawaii through the lens of Thai cuisine.
Pupus
Shiitake Spring Roll
Kalua Pork Spring Roll
Summer Vegetarian Roll
Light, fresh, healthy and tasty! Served with a spicy hoisin sauce
Summer Shrimp Roll
Light, fresh, healthy and tasty! Served with a spicy hoisin sauce
Chicken Satay
Grilled coconut-marinated, sliced and served with our homemade tamarind peanut sauce
Calamari
Battered and fried calamari tube served with a Siracha sweet chili dip
Somtum - Green Papaya Salad
Traditional Thai salad, fresh delicious and healthy Thai specialty, tossed and topped with crunchy peanuts
Thai-Issan Sausage
a delicious fermented and grilled Thai sausage recipe hailing from Northeastern Thailand. Made with pork and rice served with pickled ginger, fresh cabbage and cucumber
Chicken Pop
Crispy Crab Wonton
Crispy golden wontons stuffed with shredded imitation crab and cream cheese served with sweet chili sauce
Tawdmun Goong (Shrimp Cake)
Homemade Thai shrimp cake serve with a refreshing sweet chili dipping sauce
Shrimp Flutes
Whole shrimp wrapped in light pastry, deep fried and served with a Siracha sweet chili sauce
Thai Style Chicken Wings
Lightly breaded chicken wings marinated Thai herb with salty flavor dipping with our Siracha sweet chili sauce
Crispy Fried Tofu
Edamame
Roti Dip
Turmeric Potato
Chef's twist on the Indian samosa
Tom Yum Soup
Iconic South-East Asian soup with a sour, sweet chili based broth
Tom Kha Soup
A creamer version of the Tom Yum with its addition of coconut milk
Southern-Style Oxtail Soup
A hearty and incredibly herbaceous soup. If you love oxtail soup or you're not sure if you do. . . we predict you will fall in love with this one. Subject to availability. Please call for details.
Soups
Yums & Laabs / Salads
Chicken Laab
Classic laab salad. Laabs are a type of ground meat salad tossed with onion, toasted rice tips, mint, cilantro and lemon, served on a bed of lettuce.
Pork Laab
Classic laab salad. Laabs are a type of ground meat salad tossed with onion, toasted rice tips, mint, cilantro and lemon, served on a bed of lettuce.
Seared Ahi Laab
Classic laab with lightly seared chunks of Hawaiian ahi.
Yum Pla With Green Mango
Crispy mahi mahi with a tangy green mango salad.
Yum Seafood
Combination seafood with Thai style salad dressing.
Yum Nua
Spicy Thai beef salad.
Green Curry
A classic Thai curry made with a medley of spices and fresh chilis, typically with a slightly sweeter finish. The lovely and recognizable green color is conceived by the addition of chili leaves. Chef recommends all proteins besides fish for this dish. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Red Curry
A blend of herbs and spices with the most dominant flavors stemming from varieties of dried red chilis and shallots. All proteins besides fish recommended.SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Yellow Curry
A cumin, coriander and turmeric based Southern style Thai curry. This dish carries a strong, delicious aroma and flavor with a recognizable yellow hue. Our only curry which can be served vegan.SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Choo-Chee Curry
A creamier version of the well-known red curry. Seafood protein recommended! SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Massamun Curry
An Indian inspired Thai curry. Strong flavors of toasted herbs including: cardamom, coriander and cumin. Recommended with short rib, beef, pork or chicken. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Panang Curry Macnut
Panang uses the classic red curry base with the extraction of cumin and coriander seed which yields a milder flavor. We replaced the traditional use of peanuts in this dish with macadamias to add a little island flair. Chef highly recommend choosing short rib as your protein for the best flavor profiles. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Kua Pineapple Curry
A milder, tamarind enhanced red curry served with juicy chunks of Maui Gold pineapple and your choice of protein. Recommended with chicken, pork or shrimp. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Pumpkin Curry
Another delicious red curry with the addition of perfectly cooked pumpkin. Recommended with chicken, pork or shrimp. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Curries
Specialty Entree's
Mahi Mahi Fillet With Chili Sauce
mahi mahi fillet, steamed then pan-fried with asparagus, bell peppers, carrots, lemongrass and plenty of chili in our delicious stir-fry sauces SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Thai Basil Salmon
Pan-fried 7 oz. salmon with a chili sauce including: bell peppers, asparagus, galanga and of course, sweet basil. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Drunken Crispy Fish
Delicious pieces of mahi mahi, panko-breaded and deep-fried, served with a drunken coconut sauce-accompanied by bell peppers, string beans, broccoli and holy basil. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Drunken Stir-Fry
Classic spicy drunken sauce with your choice of protein, broccoli, carrot, string beans and bell peppers. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Tom Yum Stir Fry
Spicy and sour just like the soup! Your choice of protein cooked with baby corn, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. Tom yum spices of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galanga. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Phuket Fantasea
Combination of seafood stir fry in Thai chili paste, little sweet and spicy taste with intense flavor. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
E-San Steak (Thai-Style NY Steak)
Thai-Style NY steak serve with sticky rice plus side of fresh greens and an accompaniment of chili tamarind sauce SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Thai-Style Chicken With Cashew Nuts
Steamed chicken, stir-fried with green and white onions, peppers, carrots and of course, Thai spices and stir-fry sauces. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Stir-Fried Eggplant In A Thai Basil Sauce
A self-explanatory dish! Tasty eggplant, stir-fried with your choice of protein, bell peppers, carrots, Thai basil and stir-fry sauces. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Shiitake Stir-Fried Mix Vegetables
Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, baby corn, string beans, shiitake mushrooms and tofu in a vegetarian oyster sauce. SERVED ALA CARTE (NO RICE)
Pad Thai
Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with a tangy flavor served with fresh bean sprouts, sprinkled with ground peanuts.
Pad Ki-Mao (Drunken Noodles)
Very spicey, wide rice noodles with holy basil, bell pepper, green bean and carrot. Did we mention it's spicy?
Pad See-Ew
Wide rice noodles with a sweet and thick soya sauce, broccoli and egg!
Noodles
Rice
Thai-Railway Fried Rice
Kiawe-smoked rib-eye steak stir-fried with jasmine rice and onions, topped with a perfectly cooked fried egg and roasted garlic.
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Fried rice with shrimp, ham, pineapple, raisins, cashews and onions. A perfect tropical dish loved by young and mature palettes alike.
Drunken Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with our spicy basil sauce.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
The flavors of the iconic Tom Yum soup incorporated into an exotic fried rice.
Classic Fried Rice
Traditional fried rice cooked with eggs, onions, peas and carrots.