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    Diem 99 Cafe

    4.4 (76 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tiffany C.

    Another great spot in the Wai Makai food court. As a Vietnamese cuisine lover, the food has exceeded expectations. If you're not familiar with the dishes, there is a really tasty meat called Nem Nuong aka cooked pork patty. I say cooked cause the other version of it is Nem, cured pork (uncooked), which is one of Vietnam's favorite snack. After you order from the counter, they'll hand you a buzzer to let you know the food is ready. Which is helpful so you don't have to stand around. Definitely check this place out and I recommend to try the nem nuong banh mi. With the sauce and pickled veggies, you're in for a delicious bite. You can also order it as a rice/noodle dish with a side of nuoc mam aka fish sauce.

    Van K.

    Smack dab in the middle of this little food court sat this quaint Vietnamese food stall. Service was kind and efficient and today I opted for a lemongrass chicken combo plate, which had braised chicken in lemongrass, seasoning and tasted a bit like curry paste? I don't know it was delicious. In this combo plate, comes a side of rice noodles as well as this beautiful shrimp salad and jasmine rice, oh yeah add in a spring roll too. This place gives you their delicious fish sauce dip, chili oil, sambal and the pickled daikon and carrots was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by this combo plate at a Vietnamese shop, but I am a believer. Enough food so that you're not hungry for the day and was under 20 bucks. I will be back to try the pho for sure.

    John T.

    Got lunch here and it was very good! I ordered the Super Roll, which combines a spring roll and summer roll in one. Such a genius idea and I haven't seen it done anywhere else. I also tried the pork plate, which was decent but the Super Roll definitely stole the show. I'd 100% come back just for that!

    Reuben L.

    What a great place to be. It's right in the food court by the theaters. The staff is always friendly and attentive. At times, this place can get a very busy with so many things going on. It's a nice comfortable environment. We ordered couple of the Combo Pho and a Summer Roll. Their broth is always consistent and very flavorful. Although the bowl might look small but the content inside is a lot. We also added tendons for a little extra cost. We always leave there full or sometimes take home leftovers. Lemon Grass Chicken is another favorite dish that I order once in awhile. It's really good.

    Monk's Dish
    Tammy L.

    First time trying Diem Cafe and I like the many vegetarian options. I tried the Monk dish and it came with noodles, salad and the fried tofu topping which was the best part. The sauces came in little containers which were perfect for me because I like to control the amount of salt. The place is located in the food court on the theater side of the mall

    Brisket and meatball pho
    Nicole C.

    Great mall vietnamese food Enjoyef a bowl of pho and combination roll (spring and summer). Served hot and fresh! Will def be back

    Super Roll
    Jenna S.

    I used to always eat here for lunch when they were located in Mapunapuna in 99 Ranch. They have some of my favorite spring rolls. I tried the Super Roll today and while it was good, it was not really my favorite. This is probably some of the best Vietnamese food you will find a food court. Their pho is also pretty good.

    BBQ Pork Plate
    Deez J.

    Diem 99 Cafe was a satisfying first experience. Their menu presents quite a wide variety of choices. It wasn't a quick decision at all. I showed the gal at the counter several photos on my phone from Yelp and asked what those dishes were. I asked if the lemongrass chicken was spicy. She described the ingredients then, to my surprise, she asked if I wanted to try. I took up her offer and she came back with two sample pieces of the chicken sitting in the lemongrass sauce. Flavor was nice but it was a little too hot for me. I wasn't used to having lemongrass chicken in a watery liquid either. I'm sure, once it all goes on the rice the meal would appear more appealing. They give you a round device that will buzz to notify you when your order is ready. The sound is quite loud, no chance of falling asleep while you wait for your food. (Lol) I ended up ordering the regular BBQ pork plate with Jasmine rice. Came with two containers of sauces. One had a very mild fish sauce taste I used for the pork. The other sauce had a slight Asian-dressing flavor for the salad. The taste of the salad wasn't strong, so I poured some of that sauce on. Besides the obvious pickled carrots and turnip, there was a nice size cucumber buried between the greens. Their salad was a delight to eat! The last Vietnamese takeout I bought somewhere else only gave lettuce. The pork had a good flavor. Texture was a little on the dry side. All in all, I enjoyed my meal and am glad I stopped by. What stands out was the exceptional customer service. Thank you (didn't get her name) for the patience, generosity and kindness today. Prices are very reasonable for what you get. If they had another location closer to where I live, I'd definitely be a regular customer.

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    Kathy R.

    8/12/25 Stopped here to pick up some lunch and dinner. First time here & had seen them featured on a morning talk show awhile back so wanted to give them a try. This location is located in Nehu Market food court in Pearlridge by the theater. It was just after 1PM with no line at the counter. I was greeted by a warm and friendly girl who promptly took my order and after I paid, handed me a buzzer with a number on it. I thought this was convenient since you don't have to hang out at the counter and even if you were seated, you wouldn't have to listen to them calling out your number. It took just over 5 minutes before the buzzer wet off. Their menu is extensive with pho, banh mi sandwiches, combo plates, and rice or noodles dishes. I ordered the pork patty sandwich and a Diem Mix plate1 which included BBQ chicken and pork, 1 spring roll, rice (or noodle), and mac salad. The pork patty sandwich was ok. The pork patty itself was delicious and very tasty. It was chopped into bite-sized pieces. The baguette was a little thicker than I anticipated and a lot more thicker than what's shown in the picture on the menu. There was also the usual pickled daikon, carrots, and 2 thinly sliced spears of cucumber. That was ok but I think there was too much veggies and not enough meat with too thick of a baguette. The mixed plate was ok and not anything like a local plate lunch with BBQ chicken and pork. Portion amount was good for a combo plate and the protein had a nice marinated flavor but both were dry to the taste, especially the pork. The spring roll was over cooked and the mac salad had too much mayo. I was looking forward to some yummy food considering the $20 cost of the plate, but was let down & did not fully meet my expectations. If I were to come here again, I would get the pho or salad. Overall, great customer service, food ok.

    New location in Pearlridge Mall Food Court next to theatre.
    Tanyce W.

    Located in Pearlridge Theatre Food Court. Absolutely LOVE the Food & Excellent service!!! Favorites are BBQ chicken Banh Mi, Pho, Oxtail, Summer Rolls, Lemongrass Chicken Plate & Lemongrass Chicken Curry. YUM!! MAHALO!! :)

    It's one of the best Lemongrass Bhan Mi I have ever had!
    Crystal K.

    All I have to say.... The best Lemongrass chicken Bhan Mi I have ever had! A little bit pricey all around, but good food for the price, so it's cool! Fast service, lots of seating in the mall food court. Totally recommend. It actually currently one of the better food court options, in my opinion.

    Paul M.

    Got an early dinner plate lunch here and it was just as good as their old location. Looking forward to coming here again in the future! In a mall food court, it's nice to know they have some somewhat more healthy alternatives like Diem cafe!

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    Nadine C.

    Snack in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawaii... In-between meals, I thought that I would be able to find something to eat at Pearlridge Center. I like to park at Longs in the covered area and catch the escalator upstairs to the "downtown" part of the mall. Catching another escalator up to the food court (Nehu Market), where the Consolidated Theater is (above Hallmark), I saw Diem 99 Cafe. That's a familiar name... they used to be at 99 Ranch in Mapunapuna! I ordered Summer Rolls from the nice young man at the counter. He gave me a buzzer that would ring when my food would be ready for pick up. I asked about the photo of the Super Rolls. He said they're a set of 16 pieces. I'll have to return and get a platter of the Super Rolls for the next potluck! Those sound and look delicious! The Rolls seem to be a combination of Summer and Spring Rolls. The summer roll is wrapped around a spring roll... Anyway, the Summer Rolls that I ordered were refreshing and just right! Both ends were "open"... not folded over... so I had to be careful to not let the contents (noodles, fresh veggies, and shrimp) squeeze out! The sauce was thick and yummy! I should return for a Bahn mi... and the platter of Super Rolls... Note: There are lots of shared tables (with charging ports) and chairs for dining-in at this food court. The restroom was nearby and clean! The air-conditioning was wonderful!

    Short Rib combo meal with (2) spring roll and medium drink.

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    The vegetable pho was delicious. Only thing is the cauliflower threw me off but was still delicious. Had a nice balance flavor.

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    Great menu! Lots of choices to pick and the prices are good. The staff are friendly.

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    This isn't food you would expect in a mall! Very tasty food, especially enjoyed the super roll. I'll definitely be back!

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    3 years ago

    Loved their food for years when they had locations at Ward warehouse and Ranch 99! The lemongrass chicken is ono.

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    Ordered chicken pho and there was no chicken in the pho. That's as terrible as a restaurant can get.

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    Great value! Friendly and quick service! Food is good, too! Location is easy to get to! Ample seating!

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    My husband wanted curry and we hadn't eaten here. The food was delicious. Friendly service. Will definitely eat here again

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    Bahn Mi's and plates to their pho is all delicious. I'm glad they moved from 99 Ranch. A long time customer.

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    Super disappointed with the crazy service tonight…read more I placed an order outside using the kiosk for just a chicken katsu special at 5:52 PM since it was crowded inside and ended up waiting 45 minutes for that one plate. It wasn't just the waiting, it was the service and lack of communication that pushed it over. After placing my order, I entered the restaurant and waited on the side since there wasn't a place to sit and wait. The worker who was stationed at the front soon came back and asked "How can I help you?" and I mentioned that I ordered on the kiosk outside and she walked away without saying anything. Around 10 minutes in I noticed the worker mentioning to every person in line only after they tried to order that the wait would be 30 minutes for anything on the grill since they had a big order. The questions that came to mind every time a person attempted to order was "why wouldn't she tell them that they would have to wait 30 minutes from the beginning before they even tried to order so they could reevaluate if their orders needed the grill?" And "what items are not on the grill?" Every person in line would get frustrated as she wouldn't even show what items didn't need the grill.. They would say "Okay I want to order this instead" and she would keep saying "that's on the grill so you have to wait 30 minutes." Like they were supposed to know.. Who wouldn't get frustrated? Time went on and I found myself still waiting at 6:30 PM. When i heard her mentioning the chicken katsu wouldn't take long since it's not on the grill. No update, just me sitting on those high chairs obviously waiting for my order. It's worse because you don't get a buzzer for using the kiosk. I decided to ask about my order but still had to wait in line to talk to that same worker. When it was eventually my turn, I said "I wanted to check on my order" and showed her a picture of the kiosk with the order number because the kiosk didn't print a receipt for me and rudely responded with "Your order's already ready" and just handed it to me.. Excuse me? No one even bothered to tell me it was ready and she spoke to me like I was supposed to know it was ready. How long was it ready that I was wasting my time waiting there? Also, please fix the option on the kiosk when you select the chicken katsu; it should have the option or be defaulted with "White rice & mac salad" like your app. The kiosk is misleading and doesn't say you don't need to select "all rice" or the other up-charge options. So when she gave it to me and she said all rice I explained to her that I thought it was making me choose an option and she got defensive and said "No it doesn't." She eventually took it to the back to put mac salad then returned and rudely told me "Next time just don't select an option." Wow. It was not my fault that no one called me to tell me my order was ready. It was not my fault there was a flood of orders during dinner time. I like Oh My Grill but please do better with the customer service, especially with the person who's in charge at the front. I understand that it gets overwhelming when it's busy but the communication and customer service was just the worst. No one deserves to be treated like that especially when we come often. This was such a horrible experience.. Maybe won't come back for a while.

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