Sala Thal - Honolulu

This place is interesting. It has a very unassuming front and the dim interior of a dive bar, with a pool table near the front and several large flat-screen tv monitors around the walls. One tv was playing what looked like a Thai language news channel, the rest had sports of one kind of another.Just off the bar is a dining area that has a neighborhood joint vibe. There are hanging lamps over the tables and very casually dressed staff. I chose this place for a family get-together because it's close to my job and I could walk there. And it's open after most of the downtown restaurants are closed.The reviews of the food were uniformly positive and my family as a whole like spicy food, especially my mother who grew up eating my grandmother's kimchi, which I think had a WMD half-life. My father's no lightweight either; he used to snack on raw jalapeños.Anyway, it is an odd venue. But the food is very good. My mother and I had the Evil Jungle Curry, others had varying degrees of spicy or mild dishes, and we all shared some green papaya salad. This last was a little on the sweet side for my taste, but my mother asked for the spicy stuff on the side so it could be enjoyed by everyone.I was not disappointed in the least. The staff look like they pitch in with all hands in all parts of the operation. Our server was also the bartender, and a couple of other people helped with serving and clearing, refilling water and so on, and they were all very friendly. It's a casual sort of hybrid joint that just works. Some people obviously go there to toss a few back, others to shoot some pool or hang out, and others to have some of the best Thai food in the area. I recommend it.

So my wife and I love Thai and found this place with a 4.5 rating and gave it a go. As soon as you walk in you 're like dang it this is a bar. It is a bar that serves really good Thai food. Give them a try.Food: 5/5

What a great place to come eat great food and hangout with friends outstanding...my new local hangout!

Hadn 't been here in 5+ years and wanted to see if it was still good. Was not disappointed, food was great as it always has been. Best little hole in the wall Thai food you can find! Oh, and if you ask for it 'Thai hot ', they 'll give you what you 're looking for. Love it!

Absolutely incredible little ‘hole in the wall!’ Even walking in at 9pm, we were greeted warmly by a lovely bartender and enjoyed the most amazing food. Do yourself a favor, and come and experience it! They also have pool, darts and one of those modern jukebox thingies. : you’re welcome.