All the major cuisines are represented in Hawai'i, though, of course, Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants are the most common. Here, we've selected a representative sample. (More Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants can be found in the chapters on dim sum, noodles, sushi bars, izakaya, takeout and yakiniku.)

CHIANG MAI THAI CUISINE

The Srivongsana family opened this corner Northern Thai-style restaurant on South King Street in 1987 with Mom in the kitchen and they carry on now with her recipes. Specialties include spring rolls, papaya salad and sticky rice. Pleasant decor. Order mild, medium, hot or Thai hot.

2239 S. King St. 941-1151. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner: 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended. VS, MC, AX, DC, DS, JCB. No checks. $.