Fort Street Café

★★★★☆ 4.4 (668) • $$

"Fort Street Cafe is such a gem. Recently worked with Vince on a catering order for a party and everything was delivered on time and tasted great. we ordered the garlic chicken, spring rolls, summer rolls (shrimp and tofu). Highly recommend for catering and such a great value for the cost!"

Hot Pot Heaven

★★★★☆ 4.2 (719) • $$

"Amazing food and service! Located in McCully Shopping Center, there was ample parking. I came here with 2 friends and sat down immediately with no reservation.You start by ordering your broth and meats. We got the Thai broth which was delicious! It was acidic and a little sour which made it refreshing and easy to eat. As for meats we tried the ribeye, pork belly, and brisket. Each portion was a decent size.Everything else can be grabbed from the fridges and DIY sauce bar. There was a variety of vegetables and starches with classics like cabbage and unique items like bitter melon. We loved the quail eggs and Korean rice cakes! Such a fun and delicious experience we will definitely be back again!"

Aloha Vietnamese Foods

★★★★☆ 4.4 (522) • $$

"This is secretly the best Vietnamese food on island. My niece and I were going to a different restaurant when she stopped, looked at the storefront, and said, "that place is awesome." She has a psychic ability to choose the best dishes on the menu and random restaurants that cross our path. There hasn't been waiting I've ordered it hasn't been incredibly delicious. But the two dishes that I think about the most are the beef salad and the banana tempura. And again, everything is amazing and made with attention and love."

Ha Long Pho Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4 (613) • $$

"If you're pho-ever searching for a satisfying bowl of pho, Ha Long is a must-visit! Located off of Waiakamilo Blvd, in the same shopping center as McDonalds (and a variety of other unsavory and slightly sleazy bars), Ha Long offers a welcoming experience with good service and reasonable prices. I usually get the large steak and brisket pho. The broth was packed with rich, savory flavor--a true standout. I have also had the steak and flank, which is also good. The quality of the meat has always been top-notch, tender, and perfectly complemented by the broth's depth. The large order is a generous portion of Vietnamese goodness! On this topic of beef, there seems to be a problem in Hawaii right now. I have encountered so many places (not here) that have beef (teri beef, pho, even meat jun) that is full of gristle and un-chewable fat. I mean, I'm not a guy to skip leg day at the gym (yes, I lift bro), but I always prefer to skip jaw day when it comes to dinner. The meat here has never disappointed me. Whether you're already in the in the greater Kalihi area for some greasy companionship over drinks, or just craving some comfort food, Ha Long delivers a bowl of pho-nomenal noodles!"

Hale Vietnam

★★★★☆ 3.7 (639) • $$

"This long-time restaurant in Kaimuki has been here for ages. The restaurant is nice and clean and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is very tasty especially the broth which probably was simmering for hours. The wait was a little longer than anticipated, however, it meant that everything was prepared fresh. Prices are a little higher than we would like to pay, however, you are paying for a nice restaurant with good food, so it's good to treat yourself once in awhile! Lots of affordable parking in the near-by parking lot and convenient since it's right next door to our favorite gelato spot for dessert!"

Saigon Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (427) • $$

"Needed a quick snack and tried out this hole in the wall spot. Decent amount of options, but went with the veggie tofu roll. The staff was very friendly and made sure that I had everything I needed before heading out. The food came out quick, and it was so fresh. The roll was stuffed with plenty of veggies and a decent amount of tofu, and the sauce just tied everything together so well. Will be back again soon!"

Thai Lao Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (476) • $$

"Their curries are the most tasty and rich!! By far one of the best on island!! We've tried the panang and green. They're filled with ingredients so it's not just gravy on rice. I always have gotten take out so not sure about the service but it's always ready when I go to pick it up and the phone ordering is a breeze. Have tried the other dishes besides curries which were good but consistent with other Thai restaurants. Their curries are the product that stands out here!! Please never start thinning them out like other places have over the years."

Duc's Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (403) • $$$

"Surprisingly, I have never heard of Duc's bistro despite them being around for 30 years. They're located conveniently in Chinatown, and there's paid parking right across the street.They serve French and Vietnamese cuisine. I was invited to a group dinner, so I was excited to try out this restaurant! Since I was a guest, the menu was chosen for us, so there were a few items that I typically would not order. Everything here is served family style.We started out with French bread, which was homemade and really good! For appetizers, we had the Vietnamese crispy spring rolls, which were really good. I enjoyed these. The chicken salad (Goi ga) was really tasty and had a good ginger dressing. Honestly, these two things were probably the best of the bunch. We also had the escargot which comes with button mushrooms in herb butter, and the beef tartar, both of which were OK, but nothing exciting. I don't particularly care for foie gras, and I don't like lamb so I didn't try the lamb chops.The pork belly was good, Rich tasting and tender. We also had the local fish nonpareil (Mahi-mahi) which was supposed to be in a lemon caper dill sauce, but instead was bland and on the mushy side.Dessert was the classic crème brûlée, which was OK. Service was good. Food was OK, nothing really outstanding."

Pho H&H Vietnamese & Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (426) • $$

"Beware, this place gets super crowded at lunch and dinner time, so if you're going with a big party I'd come a little before or after the peak times. The food is really good here, and the ladies that work here are always so nice to us.This time I got the lemongrass chicken on vermicelli with spring rolls. I usually get the bahn mi, which is just as good but opted for the noodles this time around. There was more noodles that I cared to eat, but if you like a lot of noodles you'll appreciate this big bowl. My uncle got the pho, and he said it was just what he needed after getting over a cold. He liked the broth and that it came with so much vegetables. I'll get this next time I'm feeling under the weather or on a rainy day. We ordered my kids the chicken fried rice, and it was kind of bland but tasted good with their house chili sauce and a little shoyu. My kids didn't care for it since it had all those vegetables in it but I liked the addition of the corn in it...something I use at home too."

Le’s Banh Mi

★★★★★ 4.8 (304) • $$

"I LOVE sandwiches! This banh mi spot opens early in the morning. Located at the 808 Center on the 3rd floor. There's a few seating inside and outside. We decided on takeout since there's minimal parking.We did a phone order for the Saigon special (variety of meat) and a lemongrass chicken. It was about $11.50 for each sandwich. They make it fresh when ordered. The bread was toasted and was crispy. The meat and vegetables had a balance amount portion. The sandwich was delicious!"

Lemongrass Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (416) • $$

"This is my first time at this restaurant, sorry I didn't take pictures I was so hungry, I ordered the shrimp the green curry, it wasn't overly spicy, and or overly garlicky. It was just perfect. And then he comes with sticky rice and I think they put a little bit of coconut milk in it. Which made it really scrumptious. And then I tried something new the eggplant Summer roll, it was so good. And a unique spin on the regular summer roll. It came with a dipping sauce, I don't know what was in it, but it was tangy and tasty and a little different than the normal sauces that come with us Summer Roll. My friend ordered the stuffed chicken,. And everybody Else ordered a different version of the green curry. I will be coming back to eat here, when I am on that side of the island."

Pho Minh Thu

★★★★☆ 3.9 (458) • $$

"I was very satisfied after eating here. Service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was comforting and the food was 10/10 I got #33 vermicelli bowl becusee I was craving something refreshing would go here again!"

Pho 777

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (695) • $$

"Pretty good pho on the 2nd floor of McCully Shopping Center. I walk there, otherwise would go less often due to the parking. It's a good amount of food for the price and the interior is kind of dated, but fine. Service is good, but can get chaotic and slow if they are busy. Never bad service, just need to be patient with them if a lot of customers show up at the same time as you. Not a destination, but a great place to have in the neighborhood."

Pho Time

★★★★☆ 4.2 (369) • $$

"A true hidden gem!Ate here a few times before because (1) the location is close to home for me and (2) the posted menu pictures outside the restaurant are enticing!Everything on the menu is delicious!Spring rolls, pho, all of it is great. Everything was fresh, made to order. Reasonably priced too.The customer service here is impeccable. So friendly. Locally owned so it pulls my heart strings to support this place.I'll take pictures next time!"

Pho Five-O

★★★★☆ 3.8 (430) • $$

"Pho-50 ReviewAfter a trip from the mainland, we decided to stop by Pho-50. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, which is my favorite Vietnamese dish. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations compared to the homemade version I've had from a neighbor. The broth lacked depth, and I had to add extra chili and seasoning to enhance the flavor.My mom had the beef vermicelli, and my spouse tried the meatball and steak pho. They both found their dishes decent but not particularly standout.The dining experience was average. We had to request water, and there wasn't a designated place to wash our hands. Additionally, they charge for takeout boxes, which felt a bit inconvenient.Overall, while the food was okay, the experience didn't leave a lasting impression. It might work in a pinch, but I'd likely explore other Vietnamese spots next time."

Pho Huong Lan

★★★★☆ 4.3 (322) • $$

"The restaurant located inside Chinese Cultural Plaza. A lot of Parking in the building. Lunch time usually busy and might need to wait in line. Spring rolls: (10/10) The best spring rolls in town. Crunchy with lots of stuffing. Love to wrap with the lettuce. Combination Pho: (9/10) Hot and Flavorful soup base. Everything like basil and meat are so fresh. Iced Coffee: (8/10) Very strong coffee flavorOverall that's my favorite pho place. In the future, I hope they'll have more selection in the menu like Pork Chop rice or Bánh mì."

Pho Kapahulu

★★★★☆ 4.4 (306) • $$

"This was another checkmark off my bookmark. I swung by a nearby Foodland after my hike with my poke on my way back to Waikiki when I noticed Kapahulu Pho was around the corner.While I was waiting for my pho, I could smell the broth from the kitchen and I knew this was going to be good. Seems like this was more of a local spot than tourist even though it's a few blocks away from Waikiki. But the taste of the lean cooked chicken pho was tasty, wish I had room for spring rolls."

Saigon Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (325) • $$

"Food is always delish! Today got a Tofu Sandwich Bánh mì and took a photo to show the size of this thing! Marinated Tofu & fresh cilantro & veggie sandwich for vegans/ veggie lovers, so flavorful. Desserts are also delightful. Friendly & fast service."

Super Pho - Waialae

★★★★☆ 3.9 (335) • $$

"The service was attentive and friendly. We were seated right away. We enjoyed our pho that was tasty and clean. The resturant was quite with simple deco. Relaxing ambience. Easy parking in back of restaurant. It's a clean environment. Not fussy at all.Close to home. We will return to this restaurant."

Pho Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (325) • $$

"Best pho broth on island. We came in as a party of 5 on a Sunday night at 630p and they could seat us immediately. We ordered and had our pho served to us quickly within 15 mins. All soups come with basil, lemon, bean sprouts, hoisin & chile sauce. Good spot to get some fast Pho. It's 5 stars for what it is. Ambiance is Vietnamese. Really quiet, they don't play music loud."

Mama Pho

★★★★☆ 3.7 (334) • $$

"Food is on point - I want it all lol but always get the same thing and share with the baby. My son loves the egg noodles. My mom always gets summer rolls with side broth. the rice plates are bomb too, loved the beef stew as well .... I eat here like once a week the service is good - this one guy who regularly works is thee bestest! and goes above and beyond - makes the experience all the more better. and this place is clean, love it!"

Pho Waipahu

★★★★☆ 4.4 (236) • $$

"I left the restaurant sad...Because my favorite brisket pho is going to be 5,000+ miles away from home! My (picky) kids and I came here on a whim after being unable to decide what to eat for dinner. Figured there was enough of a variety that everyone could get what they wanted and be satisfied. We don't necessarily like eating out at dine-in restaurants but it was only a "fifteen minute" wait, so why not. *FIVE minutes later*... we were seated I did not expect to LOVE this place. By far my favorite pho (with brisket) I've ever had. And I've had PLENTY. We also ordered vegetarian spring rolls, summer rolls with bbq chicken, chicken pho, and lemongrass beef with rice. I must say the dressing for the salad and summer rolls, and the pickled radish and carrots were also delicious. I also noticed that they work hard, fast, and provide a quick turnaround in between clients. They provided ice water as soon as we were seated and the food came out quickly and piping hot. This restaurant is a must!"

Mama Pho

★★★★☆ 3.6 (349) • $$

"This restaurant is inside Ala Moana mall near the CPK and hibachi restaurant. My husband and I decided to dine here on our first night in Hawaii after a long plane ride. We were looking for something soothing to the soul and we definitely found it. The portions were large and the food was piping hot. The soup was flavorful and delicious. This bowl of pho was even better than the ones we can find back home. This was just the comfort food we needed before heading back to our hotel to get some much needed sleep after a long uncomfortable plane ride. Service was quick and friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Definitely a great pho restaurant in a great location!"

Cuu Long II

★★★★☆ 4.3 (241) • $$

"We finally visited Cuu Long II in Chinatown for its super delicious Vietnamese cuisine! This restaurant has been on our radar for a long time due to referrals from friends & high Yelp ratings, but we were hesitant to walk around this sketchy part of Chinatown. Lol, we've been here 3 times over the past month & still counting! Really impressed by this amazing clean, & bright Vietnamese restaurant!Owned/operated by the Nguyen family for the past 21 years, Cuu Long II has always been at the corner of River & Hotel Sts. Joey Nguyen's parents, who emigrated from Vietnam, started the business, & Joey, who speaks perfect English, took over the business in 2007; he also became the main chef & was passionate in perfecting his broths. In 2017, Joey & his CFO/co-owner wife, Rita, made major changes to the restaurant involving its financial structure, interior design, staff training, marketing, division of tasks among staff, & placing priority on customer service. Cuu Long means "9 dragons" in Vietnamese & refers to the Mekong River, which is also known as the River of 9 Dragons.Note that there is another Cuu Long Restaurant (w/out the II in its name) in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center in Aiea that is operated by Joey's cousin. The menus & prices differ significantly at both restaurants. While we have never been to the Aiea location, this review specifically is for the Chinatown location.Cuu Long II offers an extensive menu of authentic Vietnamese offerings: appetizers (spring & summer rolls); salads (chicken, green papaya, shaking beef); pho (eye round steak, brisket, flank, tripe, tendon, meatballs, seafood, chicken, oxtail); vermicelli dishes; rice plates; banh mi sandwiches; desserts (banana tapioca, jelly tapioca w/ coconut milk); & beverages (Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea, Asian drinks). There are meat choices for the vermicelli, rice, & banh mi dishes: sirloin pork slices, shredded pork, BBQ chicken, lemon grass chicken, curry chicken, spring rolls, tofu, shrimp, steak, pork chop.We had the following:· Beef combination pho. Served piping hot, this pho contains eye round steak, brisket, flank, tripe, tendon, & meatballs. The pho comes w/ super fresh cilantro, onions, basil leaves, culantro, & bean sprouts. Sizes come in medium, large & super large. This is my hubby's favorite (usually orders a large bowl), as he likes a variety of meats, & the broth is clear & so very flavorful!· Vermicelli w/ sirloin pork & spring rolls. A huge bowl of vermicelli noodles w/ lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumbers, & crushed peanuts topped w/ delicious sliced spring rolls & marinated grilled sirloin pork slices. It comes w/ a thin sweet sour dipping sauce for the noodles. One of my favorites, as the generous spring rolls & sirloin pork are very tasty & complement each other well.· Oxtail pho. Five huge pieces of oxtails in this large bowl of flavorful pho w/ the same fresh veggies & a side house sauce made of diced ginger in vinaigrette soy sauce.· Sirloin pork banh mi. Another favorite of mine! The perfectly crispy crust & soft interior bread made an amazing sandwich, as it was generously filled w/ flavorful marinated & grilled sirloin pork w/ slices of pickled cucumber, carrots, daikon, & sprigs of cilantro.All that we've tried thus far are excellent! The pho is of good quality, flavorful, light in color, clear, & not greasy. The restaurant is very generous w/ its meats & fresh veggies, & its price point so reasonable!Each table had all-you-can-eat condiments of hoi sin sauce, shoyu, hot sauce, sliced fresh habanero peppers, & the restaurant's home made sauté chili oil w/ garlic, peppers, ginger, etc. (that they sell in bottled jars). I personally love mixing the hoi sin sauce w/ the homemade sauté chili oil that goes well w/ anything & everything! Complimentary hot Jasmine tea is served on request.Customer service is outstanding! Staff is very friendly, gracious, & accommodating! Water glasses are consistently refilled, & servers periodically come around to ask if everything is okay.Don't forget to check-in w/ Yelp for 15% off one food item. The restaurant also participates in a loyalty program where you text in a code to get points ($1 paid per one point) & get $4 off when you reach 80 points.COVID requirements in place: hand sanitizer available, social distancing of tables, masks required, gloves worn by staff, tables are constantly cleaned & wiped w/ disinfectant sprays, available menu via scanning of QR code, & payment made by going up to the counter. Take-out orders are in a different area, & curbside pick-up is available.On-street metered parking & municipal lot parking are available. Hours of operation at this time are: Wed to Sat 8a-7p, Mon/Tues 8a-4p, & Sun 8a-3p. Credit cards accepted.So glad that we finally made it to Cuu Long II! Can't believe we've been missing out all these years, & we look forward to returning to enjoy our favorites & try other menu items!"

Pho One Kapolei

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (453) • $$

"I like the music selection in the background, Vietnamese pop music. Also the French baguette with the banh mi sandwich was perfectly done. Lemon beef salad was not too spicy for me . Great service from our server, Henry. I would return again for another meal to try more dishes :)"

Pho My Vi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (246) • $$

"Enjoyed the food here!! My favorite is the saimin with chicken dumplings. So different and delicious. Would have never tried that dish, it was recommended to me. Haven't tried any other dish!Now it's my favorite."

Pho Old Saigon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $$

"We ate like royalty! The food were delicious, light, and fresh. Friendly customer service as well. I will definitely come back when I visit my Ohana."

Planet Pho

★★★★☆ 3.8 (282) • $$

"Amazing owners. A hidden jem. Best spring rolls on the Windward side. +Pho is definitely a go to for us as well. So many choices!!! And while you wait, there's a lot of little trinkets for you to peruse. Got my niece a really cute set of earrings and another niece some very cute slippers. Plus a pair for me lol. My favorite dish is the vermicelli with pork and spring rolls. I eat that every week to satisfy my cravings. No picture because we dig in too fast to want to take pics. But trust me, this place is amazing!!"

Chopstick and Rice

★★★★☆ 4.2 (230) • $$

"Whenever we are in Hawaii Kai for a Costco run, we try to eat here! Love their pho here. Lots of meat! Don't want to complain about anything, but dang, lots of meat! Haha! Broth is super good as well. I really do like the beef stew pho. It's just so much good flavor and something different. There's usually always space to sit, which I love because I'm so impatient when I'm hungry. Staff here are always friendly and we just love this place! They have "sister" restaurants in town, but I like this place the best!"

Ba-Le Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (248) • $$

"Always a smiling face greets you when you walk in, have been coming here since they opened (years).You have all your Vietnamese cuisine to choose from:Tasty Pho noodle dishes (vegan, beef, chicken, etc.)I love how they prepare their Bahn Mi sandwiches with pate and head cheese.The dining area is clean and the table tops have all your utensils that you may need (chopsticks, forks, spoons) and all the accouterments you may need to enhance you dining experience.So Ono you know !!!Eat to live, Live to eat !!!"

Pho Viet Thien Hong

★★★★☆ 3.7 (277) • $$

"Went for lunch here with the bestie today for the first time and it was delish! We had the steak pho and chicken sandwich. Friendly and attentive service, loved the ambiance--large open restaurant, and they spaced us out so we weren't all crowded together with the other customers. The soup broth was amazing and there were so many veggies. The sandwich was just as good as the pho, the bread soft and crispy and the chicken was seasoned perfectly. There wasn't enough time to talk because we were enjoying the food so much!"

Viet Chubby Boy

★★★★★ 4.5 (180) • $$

"Viet Chubby Boy has one of the BEST tasting pho broths on the island. It may be a small hole in the wall type restaurant, but their food has been nothing but satisfying. We often come here for lunch with coworkers since it's close to work and one of our favorite options. The place is small but we never had trouble finding a table. They have photos of their dishes that decorate the walls and the facility itself is organized and tidy. The workers here are always friendly and welcoming. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Vietnamese food or a really good pho and banh mi sandwhich!"

Ribs & Broth

★★★★★ 4.6 (167) • $$

"It's officially fall with sporadic cold and rainy nights. We decided to check out Ribs and Broth after seeing multiple reviews from instagram. On a weeknight, surprisingly this place was packed. However service is fast and there's a huge amount of parking available.The menu is similar to other pho restaurants however they have some Japanese food available. Great options for those who are not feeling pho. We decided to other the short rib pho, spring roll vermicelli, and bbq pork bahn mi. Everything was delicious especially the bahn mi. My husband who doesn't like bahn mis loved theirs. He said the flavor and the texture of the bread was great unlike some other places that toast the bread to the point it's rock hard. Portions were really good as well. Service was really friendly. Especially when we were there, there was only one server but yet he was so nice. Many people were ordering the wafu steak that comes out on a sizzling platter. It looked and smelled delicious. We definitely will be back if we're in the area."

Saito & Pho II

★★★★☆ 4.1 (210) • $$

"My grandma suggested coming here and I'm so glad we did. I love a bahn mi! So much flavor!! Not dry at all. Highly recommend if you are in town and love a good sandwich."

Pho 97 One

★★★★☆ 4 (220) • $$

"Pho 97 One is my partner and I's favorite pho spot, and he's from Washington so he knows his pho. Conveniently located in the Waimalu Plaza, this hole in the wall is almost always busy and for good reason. You can never go wrong with their pho tai with rare steak. Each table has an assortment of sauces and chilis for you to use to your heart's, and stomach's, desire. Service is hit or miss on the friendliness scale but I've never had an overall bad experience.Pro tip: ask for the rare steak on the side so you can cook it in the broth yourself and determine how well-done you want to enjoy it!"