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    1938 Indochine

    4.0 (597 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Laotian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Kelsey H.

    I came here for a girls night. The food was good and we shared three plates. The restaurant is super cute and feels clean. We ordered the steak, hamachi, and mushroom curry. They were lovely. The portions were enough to share, but not a ton of food. The server gave us a bunch of options for gluten free, which was very helpful. The sauces were on the side for the other gals to enjoy. Service was slow. He was very nice and probably understaffed, but 30 minutes to get two cocktails and a glass of wine was really too long fora mid week night. We also had a billing issue that took far too long to resolve. In two hours, we each had two drinks and one round of food.

    Leah H.

    This place was amazing and fun for our group to go hang out and try so many different dishes. I would say next time I would not do the whole fish that cost $100!!! or the frog legs that tasted a little chewy. But everything else was hands-down amazing.

    Anthony A.

    From the moment you step inside, 1938 Indochine delivers serious ambiance: vintage French-Colonial décor, exotic touches, and an atmosphere that feels more "destination night out" than casual dinner. Iw as there in a private event. So the menu was limited. The menu is an inventive mix of Southeast Asian-inspired street food flair--Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian influences--with upscale presentation and elevated ingredients. In short words, large prices, small servings. :) The bar is sub standard. I asked for three different whiskeys before I just asked what do you have back there. The best [art is the outdoor cigar bar.

    Rachel K.

    I think we caught them on an off night. There was an event going on inside and they were seating guests outside, which was fine with us. The menu is a lot of shareable bites and with three of us there were ordered the Ahi Poke ($15), Cast Iron Beef Tataki ($23), and Imperial Roll ($16). Our server had made some suggestions and ended up bringing rice the the table accidentally, which we decided to keep- we didn't want it to go to waste and knew we'd be able to eat it (Krazy Fried Rice $12). It took a bit for our server to bring us water and we were more sensitive to this because we had just finished working an event and were sorely in need of water. They ended up bringing a couple bottles and we immediately started hydrating. I think the Imperial Roll was the favorite, crunchy and flavorful. I enjoyed the poke but a few of us thought it was a bit salty, and thinking back it probably would have gone better with white rice than the wonton chips to tone down the salt level. I love poke, so I ended up eating most of it. The fried rice was ok to me, but one of my coworkers seemed to really enjoy it. It's wok tossed was a little crunchy with pork belly, veggies, garlic and egg. The Cast Iron Beef Tataki came out last, I think it's supposed to be a table side thing, because the person who brought it out had it going from sizzling to smoking and I got hit in the face with all the smoke. It was good, but the veggies with it seemed to outshine the meat in my opinion. I really like the tomatoes and mushrooms that came with it. Overall I'd probably try it again if friends wanted to go, but not if they're hosting a private event at the same time. I think the staff may have been overwhelmed or understaffed.

    Cora L.

    Located in Kakaako right across the street from the SALT block, 1938 Indochine is a spacious restaurant serving a variety of food and drinks. There is parking in the structure right next to the restaurant. The parking was free when we went in and there were a good amount of open spots. There did not seem to be a ton of spots but our timing seemed to work out. The restaurant inside is nice with lighting that is a little dim. There are a good amount of tables to be sitting at, a number of the tables were booths that felt pretty private. There is dark wood and a sort of boho feeling so it feels a bit fancy but in a more relaxed way. We ordered the Krazy Fried Rice, Malaysian Fried Chicken Wings, and Crab Lumpia. Everything came out pretty quickly. The portions were a bit on the smaller side but not bad. The fried rice was quite good with a strong garlic flavor that we enjoyed. The fried chicken was pretty good, just did not feel like there was much meat. The crab lumpia was yummy and flavorful, especially with the sauce. We also got the lychee martini and lychee spritzer. The drinks were pretty good. Everything was a bit on the pricey side, as it was not happy hour. Next time, we'll try to go during their happy hour.

    Krazy Fried Rice
    Jenna S.

    A-okay. Dessert, YES! Service, excellent. Ambiance, loved it. Food, not quite on par. Would I return? Probably not...unless I came specifically for the desserts! We ordered the banana lumpia and calamansi tart. I can confidently say this was some of the best banana lumpia I have ever had. Also, the ice cream and salted caramel sauce is on point. The calamansi tart was also super delicious. If I could rewind time I would probably skip the food and order every one of their desserts. Food - we were informed the food is family style, so I was expecting fairly large portions. If a family of three came in and were happy with one piece of each entree that would be fine. I'm no big back (maybe I am? lol) but I think three pieces of lumpia, three small bao's, and three chicken wings is a stretch to say it's family style. Anywho, I felt the portions were relatively small. We also ordered the steamed cod, fried rice, and a number of other dishes, but felt the flavors fell short. Dipping sauces and accompanying garnishes were reminiscent of packaged variety (sweet chili sauce, jarred pickled carrot and radish), though we did really enjoy the peanut dipping sauce that came with the chicken satay. I also ordered the spicy noodles as it was recommended by the server, but it reminded me of spicy instant noodles. I was pretty disappointed on this one...I love instant noodles (no hate) but it wasn't what I was expecting in terms of quality for this type of restaurant. The parking is easy. There are reserved stalls in the attached garage. There were also guys smoking cigars in the outdoor seating area. I am not a fan of cigar smoke but didn't bother me much, and they were pretty respectful to stop smoking when we walked by.

    Beef Tataki Krazy Fried Rice
    Myning C.

    Loved the cute and unique decor and comfy booths and the clean and beautiful restroom-just sitting in the booth made us giddy! Dinner date with my daughter- The steamed fish was delish with jasmine rice- the beef was also tasty with the fried rice and eggplant - banana lumpia was as good as every yelper says-portions are small but I would come again for the ambiance and its dog friendly!

    Mari D.

    I don't know why I haven't tried Indochine sooner. The restaurant is so cute and the food was also very good!! I will just say a few dishes were a bit heavy handed with the salt, but all in all a very pleasant experience. Everything is ala carte and we had a party of 6 so the server suggested ordering several dishes to share. We ended up getting the fried rice, noodles, curry, steak, egg drop soup, and fried eggplant. The eggplant was my favorite of the night and I'd go back just for that.

    Momotaro Spritz cocktail at 1938 Indochine in Honolulu.
    Jason F.

    Dining at 1938 Indochine feels like stepping into another world, it's steamy, mysterious, and charged with the sense of adventure. The atmosphere alone sets the stage, and with a glass of their signature whiskey (or whisky if one prefers) in hand, you can almost imagine setting off on a journey the moment you leave your table. Located on the ground-level of a sparkling new building on the corner of Keawe Street and Ala Moana Boulevard, 1938 Indochine comes from the Aoki Group, which comes from restaurateur Kevin Aoki who owns concepts as varied as Teppanyaki Grills to Sushi Restaurants throughout the United States with a majority of concepts based in Hawaii. 1938 Indochine was dedicated to honor Kevin's father, Rocky Aoki who was the founder of Benihana and was considered a pioneer of Asian cuisine. The year 1938 also represents a pivotal time in history in Southeast Asia when the French colonized a majority of countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, and referred to this territory as Indochine. Against this evocative backdrop, 1938 Indochine pairs its cuisine with an atmosphere designed to transport. A massive marble bar and communal table anchor the space, while cushioned banquettes and rich red silk curtains draped from the second-floor balcony create a sultry elegance, upstairs, guests can even enjoy a fine cigar to complete the experience. What brought me here was a dear friend who suggested we try this place for Happy Hour, of which was not in place on the Friday evening that we visited, but we still managed to enjoy a few dishes and drinks as the sun began to set on our Hawaiian week. In addition to a list of beverages of craft cocktails, wine, beer and sake, 1938 Indochine carries their owner's own collection of American Whiskey and Scotch Whisky, in addition to other liqueurs. They also have a food menu consisting of their Signature Dishes, Vegetables, Poultry, Seafood, Satay, Beef & Pork, Soup & Sides and Le Sweets. Only two of their dishes were over twenty dollars, so much of the menu at 1938 Indochine can be considered quite reasonably priced. We ordered two food items from their menu, Malaysian Fried Chicken Wings, which were crusted five spice chicken wings finished with vinegar and chili; and their Pork Belly Bao Buns, which were three steamed buns filled with braised, roasted & fried crispy pork belly served with atchara and roasted shallot mayo. To pair with our brief yet surprisingly filling meal, I ordered their Momotaro Spritz cocktail which featured Aoki sake, strawberry, basil, crème de pêche and lime, while my dining friend ordered a glass of their Quilt red wine which was a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley. As we sipped on our drinks our two dishes came out alongside them and the real surprise were the Chicken Wings, which were actually traditional wing size chicken wings of which I have been rarely served at a restaurant. When paired with their sweet dipping sauce, it was the perfect combination, especially when sipping on a nice libation, which the team at 1938 Indochine definitely knows how to create. Our total bill was $64.92 which was more than reasonable considering when my dining mate ordered a second pour of their red wine, no charge was included. Talk about service with that special boost. Food that is unique yet somewhat familiar thanks to the abundance of fresh and flavorful preparation techniques are my takeaway from dining at 1938 Indochine. I can't wait to return to try more of their dishes including their Cast Iron Beef Tataki and Wagyu Bone Marrow, both of which sounded delectable. With its gorgeous ambiance and creative cuisine, 1938 Indochine makes being transported feel more authentic than ever.

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    Jeni R.

    First timer - loved it!!! Everything we ordered was great! Great service an ambiance. Will definitely be back!!

    Crab Lumpia
    Aaliyah H.

    This is one of those spots on Oahu that deserves A LOT more attention, but you also don't want it to get too popular so it can always be your best kept secret. First off, the ambiance is like no other. You get transported to another world when you enter and walk past the bar. It's dark and intimate, perfect for date night while also being aesthetically pleasing for a get-together with church friends (like us). Basically, instagram ready for any occasion! We came here on a weeknight, so service was great; we were able to spend some time talking to our server and that is a plus in my book. Any server who gives us their time can really enhance the experience. I noticed there's actually two levels so I'm guessing this place can get pretty busy on weekends, but who knows, I can only speak of what I know. The food: SOOOO GOOD, like unbelievable good. After our first bite my husband and I knew we had to come back to conquer the menu. My husband got the cast iron beef tataki (hotplate) and it tasted as good or even better than the fanfare it was presented with. Our friends got the imperial roll, crab cake, and pork belly. Highly recommend coming here with friends so you can taste a little bit of everything LOL I had the crab lumpia and Krazy fried noodles with porkbelly and I wish we ate more appetizers so I could eat half and go home with leftovers. Seriously, 10/10 recommend for anyone, anytime, and any reason.

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    Ask the Community - 1938 Indochine

    Does Indochine still have a happy hour?

    YES, according to their Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/1938indochine/?hl=en

    Can we bring in a cake?

    This restaurant is owned by the Aoki group. Same owner as Doraku. They are very customer service oriented and care about their reputation. As long as it's someone's birthday I'm sure it will be ok. I would make your reservation by calling them and… Read more

    Is there live music?

    Yes, Indochine has live music but not everyday. Best to contact the restaurant to find out the weekly schedule and lineup!

    What's for brunch?

    Has a great menu for brunch - vegetables, chicken, beef - lots of variety served like tapas

    Do they take reservation for happy hour? And what time is their happy hour? Thanks.

    I don't really know the time for reservation for happy hour and last time I remember the time was a bit later. I think 7:00 or 8:00:) probably changed now:)

    Can you smoke cigars outside on the paito?

    Yes, after 9 pm per the webpage

    Are there any gluten-free options?

    Yes, there are several items on the menu. Chicken, pork, seafood, vegetable.

    Is there dancing under the stars?

    Not that I've seen/experienced, however, there was live music.

    Can you dance between tables if you were a mask?

    Stupid question

    Do you validate at Salt Parking?

    The restaurant just told me they do not validate salt parking on July 8 2021

    What is included in the happy hour?

    $5 beers from Singapore $5 plates to share

    Is the outdoor seating dog friendly?

    Sorry May I don't know. You may want to call and ask. Staff there is friendly

    Where is parking?

    Only valet parking was available when we went there and it was about $7 (Thursday-Sunday I believe) we had to park at salt and pay parking which was still cheaper than $7

    Happy hour prices?

    If you have to ask ... Don't come. No price on happiness

    Are kids allowed?...teenagers?

    Yes. Families are seen there. Enjoy

    Signs say grand opening and take out/to-go. The website is a shell. Where can I find an online menu? I would like to support/try this new restaurant.

    Online menu https://1938indochine.com/ Note that the default tab is for QingMu, the pho noodle shop restaurant-within-a-restaurant. Click on the Indochine tab to order from… Read more

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    The dining area.

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    1.3 mi
    $$

    I love their sandwiches!! But I don't like their location .. otherwise I would be going back more…read moreoften ... Let me just say ... this has to be one of the best banh mi sandwiches I've ever eaten ... I ordered the Tofu / Mushroom and it was so delicious! The bread had a lot to do with it because it was so crispy .. light and so fresh. . I think the bread is important .. It makes a big difference if the bread is good or not . My friend ordered the Lemongrass chicken and she also enjoyed it. We had to wait a while for our order as they got busier while we were there. Lot of people were doing take outs. It's a very small place on the third floor but there are a couple of tables on the inside and outside .. you can sit down comfortably and eat . They also have drinks such as Iced Tea or Iced Vietnamese Coffee which goes perfect with your sandwich. I will continue to come here to eat their sandwiches .. as long as they continue to make the crispy.. light fresh bread .

    They don't have large menu but they get their banh mi done right! We had the Saigon special and…read morelemongrass chicken. The meats are well seasoned, bread is nicely toasted, pickled veggies are the right sour and sweet balance. Their chili sauce has real kicks! Their service is quick and friendly. They have a few small tables and seats. It's on the third floor of the 808 building. We definitely will go back again!

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    Le’s Banh Mi - Inside the shop

    Inside the shop

    Le’s Banh Mi - Saigon Sai Gon Special & Coconut Juice

    Saigon Sai Gon Special & Coconut Juice

    Le’s Banh Mi - Lunch@Le's Banh Mi; 5/21/2024.One of R FAVE Banh Mi Eatery that David & I enjoy eating R Banh Mi Sandwiches from! Roast Pork Banh Mi,Ono!!

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    Lunch@Le's Banh Mi; 5/21/2024.One of R FAVE Banh Mi Eatery that David & I enjoy eating R Banh Mi Sandwiches from! Roast Pork Banh Mi,Ono!!

    Saigon's Restaurant - Rice Plate with Lemongrass chicken, spring roll and a fried egg

    Saigon's Restaurant

    4.4(416 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    We were looking for pho in the Kaimuki area and after reading reviews, decided to try someplace…read morenew. Luckily, we found parking right in front of the restaurant on Waialae Avenue. We came around 5:30 on a weekend and there were a few tables already seated. For an appetizer, we ordered summer rolls which come 2 to an order and the owner said rather than ordering 2 orders (since I wanted shrimp and my husband wanted tofu), he offered to do one order with one shrimp and one tofu. Wrapped in rice paper with fresh mint, sprouts, lettuce, and vermicelli they were delicious. The best part was their special peanut sauce, which was a generous and oh so tasty! I had a small bowl of pho with sliced steak which came with a heaping side of fresh basil, sprouts, lemon, and peppers. My husband had a tofu stir fry which was so big, he took half of it home. Both dishes were very good. While we were eating, the phone was constantly ringing with take out orders and a steady stream of people coming it to pick up their food. It was obvious they were repeat customers and chatted warmly with the staff there. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up. I can see why since the food was delicious, prices reasonable, and service exceptional. We will be back!

    Good Vietnamese spot in Kaimuki. Wasn't busy at lunch time on a Friday. We sat ourselves and they…read moretook our order right away and we didn't converse the rest of the meal. You go up to the counter to pay but they do make sure your water is filled. It's quiet inside, not many people conversing. I got the bbq chicken vermicelli and had leftovers. I added a lot of chili oil and sriracha. It was fresh and tasted great. Chicken was cooked well.

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    Saigon's Restaurant - Inside da restaurant............was pretty crowded for lunch.

    Inside da restaurant............was pretty crowded for lunch.

    Saigon's Restaurant - Yellow Coconut Curry with Chicken & Brown Rice.

    Yellow Coconut Curry with Chicken & Brown Rice.

    Saigon's Restaurant - Saigon's Vietnamese Cuisine & French Sandwich up in Kaimuki town.

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    Saigon's Vietnamese Cuisine & French Sandwich up in Kaimuki town.

    An Di Dzo - Crepe with shrimp and pork.  (Shrimp on the side)

    An Di Dzo

    4.0(261 reviews)
    0.7 miKaka'ako
    $$

    An Di Dzo did not disappoint! Planned to treat my girlfriend to a long-overdue catch-up session…read more Made reservations at 5 pm. When we arrived, we were the first guests so got to pick our table. When we sat down at the pretty wooden booth, there was a happy hour menu on the table. What?!? And YAY!! There was a 2-for special on the cocktails and you could select from the full menu which featured an extravagant and eclectic selection. There were wine and beer specials too but we were here for the cocktails. From the happy hour menu, we ordered the vegan spring rolls, chicken wings, and the Bo Ne Steak--a Vietnamese breakfast with bone marrow, cubed steak, sunny side eggs and a baguette. I can vouch for the spring rolls, light and crunchy without being oily. I don't eat land animals but my friend said the wings were divine. And they give you gloves to eat them. So civilized (ha) and a nice touch! She loved the bone marrow and steak. There was so much food she didn't finish it so I took it home to the hubby who devoured it. No complaints and only smiles from him! I wanted to try a couple pescatarian dishes from the regular menu so ordered the lemongrass clams which was AH-mazing! Could have been my favorite dish of the night because the flavors were unexpected but undeniably good. And, the garlic salmon bun (vermicelli noodles) was fantastic. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was savory yet light. I've never seen this option at any other Vietnamese restaurant and it certainly elevates the traditional dish which usually comes with meat, tofu, or spring rolls. (You can still order the bun with these options and they let you choose your protein combos.) Finally, (I told you there was a lot of food) we ordered the banana blossom salad. I rarely see this offering at other Vietnamese restaurants. It's hard to describe but I refer to this dish as the red-carpet version of the green papaya salad. It's more dressed up and sophisticated. A real treat and a must-have if you're dining at An Di Dzo. Parking was easy since it's at Ward (by the theaters or you can park anywhere in the village). The restaurant is clean and modern. And the service was courteous and professional. Our server Alex was great and made the evening extra special. An Di Dzo is open for lunch and dinner. They also offer some vegan options so I'll be back. Hubby enjoyed the leftovers so much he wants to give it a dine-in try. You don't have to ask me twice! Highly recommend you give them a try, too.

    Popped in to An Di Dzo randomly while walking around Ward on a random Wednesday night! The place…read morewas more than half full but we were able to be seated right away. They have very trendy seating styles. We were seated in a wooden booth. The booth chairs were so far away from the table, there was no way you'd be able to eat without sitting on the edge of the bench haha. But very spacious for 4 people! The waitress was prompt with bringing our water, taking our order and bringing our food out. They have a little lazy-Susan style sauce/condiment platter on each table which was nice for the pho. The food was actually very tasty! I enjoyed everything I ate. Which kind of shocked me, being that town is more of a touristy area and I wasn't expecting to get decent pho! Since they're located in the same building as ward theaters, there's an entire parking structure for you to park in, for free! So don't worry about parking. If you're in the area, I'd suggest trying this place out!

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    An Di Dzo - Inside

    Inside

    An Di Dzo - Summer shrimp rolls fresh

    Summer shrimp rolls fresh

    An Di Dzo - Bun w/ spring rolls & pork

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    Bun w/ spring rolls & pork

    Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine - Papaya salad

    Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.7(258 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Place seem clean and nice . Good service . Attentive staffs and polite . 4*…read more Order a pho and spring roll . Taste decent . Pho broth ok not enough meat flavor . Meat ball and slice steak very little quantity. Spring roll slightly oily inside . 3*

    Been wanting to try Vietnamese food that wasn't Pho or Bahn Mi…read more Got the beef salad and for someone who doesn't eat rabbit food, I gotta admit it was good. The dressing was really good. You already know the beef was good or it wouldn't get a good review from me. Got the spring rolls which was nice and hot. Wrapped the spring roll, noodles and the carrot & daikon with the lettuce and dipped it into the sauce. Winnahs. For the main entrees got the crispy fried noodles with seafood. It's like the Vietnamese version of Chinese seafood with cake noodles. Very crunchy and tasty. Lots of seafood. The other entree was the combo sizling plate. Yes, the plate was sizling. The plate had pate, sausage, meatball, beef and a fried egg. I've never tasted anything like that before. It's not the usual taste that you're accustomed to but i enjoyed it. I thought it was good. Both entrees and the salad are good serving size. I like the spring rolls and wish had more but that's just me. The service is excellent even though it was pretty busy. The waiter apologized for being late but it was quite understandable. He's so polite. The lady who might be the owner was very pleasant and personable. It was a very good experience. The only thing that might be a slight problem like any other restaurant on Kapahulu is parking.

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    Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine - Seating area

    Seating area

    Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine - Pork chop with meatloaf, shredded pork, eggs, salad, rice

    Pork chop with meatloaf, shredded pork, eggs, salad, rice

    Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine - Spring rolls

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    Spring rolls

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