March 15, 2020
Chef Chai
For a truly convivial happy hour in handsome surroundings with some of the tastiest pupus in town, head for Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu. A master of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, legendary chef/owner Chai Chaowasaree offers a satisfying menu of appetizers…
January 26, 2020
Chef Chai
ANNE LEE speaks with chef and owner CHAI CHAOWASAREE Famed Chai Chaowasaree, owner of Chef Chai restaurant, has honed his top-caliber skills with more than 30 years in the culinary business. Locally, he started in 1988 at Singha Thai restaurant…
January 19, 2020
Chef Chai
January’s last weekend brings a special dinner to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Chef Chai restaurant on Kapiolani Boulevard. On Jan. 24-26 owner Chai Chaowasaree prepares a Chinese New Year Dinner for four. The three-course meal presents an incredible…
December 8, 2019
Chef Chai
In what has become a popular stocking stuffer during the Christmas season, Chef Chai continues a holiday gift card tradition that adds incredible value to the iconic, award-winning island fusion cuisine at his namesake restaurant. At Chef Chai, which is…
December 1, 2019
Chef Chai
After more than three decades of crafting menu creations and pleasing legions of loyal customers, Chef Chai Chaowasaree continues a holiday gift card tradition that adds even more value to the iconic, award-winning island fusion cuisine at his namesake restaurant…
November 10, 2019
Chef Chai
Chef Chai, a delightfully elegant restaurant on Kapiolani Boulevard, will have some delec-table food for lucky diners to indulge in during Restaurant Week Hawaii, which spans from Nov. 15 to 24. The week showcases the state’s culinary scene with a…
October 27, 2019
Chef Chai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED CERTIFIED A5 WAGYU BEEF ($35 PER OUNCE) A well-marbled steak is the king of kings when it comes to quality meats. Marbling affects tenderness and moistness. Above it all, the secret…
October 6, 2019
Chef Chai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: HAPPY HOUR FRESH OYSTERS ON ICE ($10, FOR HALF-DOZEN) Chef Chai Chaowasaree continues to graciously blend tradition and innovation at his restaurant Chef Chai on Kapiolani Boulevard. Every month the renowned chef…
August 4, 2019
Chef Chai
With more than three decades of adapting and improving his menu creations at multiple culinary ventures, Chef Chai Chaowasaree continues to impress diners with his iconic award-winning island fusion cuisine at his namesake restaurant on the ground level of the…
July 7, 2019
Chef Chai
ANNE LEE speaks with executive sous chef EDMOND ORPILLA The award-winning culinary creations of Chef Chai have been pleasing palates for many years at its elegant location on Kapiolani Boulevard. Executive chef and owner Chai Chaowasaree presents a new member,…
