Chef Chai

Specialties Award Winning Asian Fusion prepare with fresh top quality ingredients. Happy hour with 50% off pupus and $3 beer or $5 Kettle one cocktails from 9:00-11:00 PM. The food at the new restaurant will focus on healthier cuisine. “There will be no butter at my restaurant,” “I want to teach people how to eat healthier since, as they say, you are what you eat.” Healthy cooking is not necessary being vegan, vegetarian or carb-free, according to Chaowasaree. “To me, moderation is key,” he explains. “Different people have different dietary needs to suit their health-conscious lifestyle.” Menu highlights will include: Garlic Shrimp and Apple Kim Chee Summer Rolls Fresh Ahi Tartar in miniature waffle cones Braised Whole Rainbow Trout with Roasted Chili Ginger Cream History Established in 2013 Chef Chai Chaowasaree, owner of the award-winning Chai’s Island Bistro and Executive Chef for Hawaiian Airlines, launched “CHEF CHAI” in March 2013. The restaurant is designed by Sukamorn Yee of MCYIA interior Architecture and Design. “The room will have a modern and contemporary look with a color palette of black, brown and beige with some dramatic lighting,” says Sukamorn. The 4,200-square-foot space will offer seating for 20 at the bar and 70 seats in the main dining room, as well as 25 seats in a private dining area and 25 seats on the patio. Meet the Business Owner:
Chai C. Chef Chai Chaowasaree (“Chef Chai”), owner and chef of Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu is recognized as one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs. Known for fusing fresh Hawaii ingredients with the exotic flavors of Asia, Chef Chai has created a culinary style that reflects the cultural diversity of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands. In addition to running his restaurants, Chef Chai was named executive chef of Hawaiian Airlines for which he manages more than 20 kitchens worldwide. He also hosts the weekly cooking show, “Dining Out with Chai” and “Chai’s Choices” Recently, Chef Chai was voted the winner of the 2011 Hale Aina CHEF’S CHOICE award, selected by Hale Aina Award winning Chefs. Chai’s restaurants also have been critiqued and recommended by many international magazines, from Bon Appetite, Brides, Sunset, Cooking Light, Travel & Leisure to Gourmet Magazine and many more