Volcano Area on the Big Island

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Apr 7th, 2005 | 12:52 PM

Ashley24

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Volcano Area on the Big Island

Is anyone familiar with a subdivision called Mauna Loa Estates in Volcano? I just got our house rental confirmation and that's where the map shows the house to be.

Apr 7th, 2005 | 12:56 PM

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Nope, but if you like Thai, eat at the restaurant in the village and call the Ace Hardware during the day to make your res. The same family runs both - and the food is authentic. Mom flies back "home" to Thailand for spices and supplies. Absolutely delightful food.

Apr 12th, 2005 | 07:07 AM

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What is the name of this restaurant? Thanks.

Apr 12th, 2005 | 05:34 PM

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I don't know. Volcano village is tiny and the Ace Hardware is in the middle and the Thai restaurant is attached to the side of the hardware store. I could do a google search - but don't remember the name.

Any Hawaiian Fodorites know?

Apr 12th, 2005 | 05:38 PM

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The name is Thai Thai.

Apr 12th, 2005 | 05:43 PM

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...and it's next to the True Value (not Ace)

Just read a google item and the review said it was the best meal they had on the Big Island.

Apr 18th, 2005 | 11:42 AM

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I believe Mauna Loa Estates is just across from the town of Volcano. We stayed at the Country Goose B&B there in March, and it was wonderful. The Thai restaurant is much better than the ones along the Kauna coast.