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    Duc's Bistro

    4.5 (436 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Vietnamese
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    DUC'S BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Mahimahi
    Neal I.

    I was looking for a restaurant that served French food then saw Duc's Bistro on Yelp. A 4.4 rating and in business for over 30 years convinced me to give it a try. I'm glad I did since we all had such a nice dinner! The restaurant is very cozy, comfortable and you feel like you're having dinner at someone's house. We ordered and ate everything family-style so it made it seem more homey. The food was delicious! For appetizers we had escargot, spring rolls, and banana blossom salad. The salad was the most unique as we've never heard of it. It turned out to be delicious; refreshing, tasty, and complemented the escargots and spring rolls well. For entrees we had the pork belly, prawns, rack of lamb, and mahimahi. All were so good. My favorite being the rack of lamb. The chops were a good size and pleasantly seasoned. The pork belly was a close second. Very tasty and a good cut as there was not too much fat on it but enough to make it tender and yummy. The service was excellent and can see it being open for many more years!

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    Cherisse B.

    Duc's is a bright gem in Chinatown. Family owned serving food made with love. There wasn't a plate with a morsel left behind. The flavors of the sauces were amazing. We had local fish and a duck entree. Don't skip out on dessert! Great place for girls night, date night, or treat yourself meal.

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    Meridith M.

    Duc's Bistro is tucked just outside of Chinatown and was easier to get to than I expected. Parking is across the street, and the restaurant provides a code for free parking, which I really appreciated. Just a heads up, the stalls are on the smaller side. The food was excellent. I couldn't decide on a main, so I ordered two appetizers and that ended up being the perfect amount. I started with the lobster bisque, which is always a favorite of mine, and it did not disappoint. I also ordered the crab cakes. They were very good, though just a touch salty for my personal taste. My friends ordered a few other appetizers, including escargot, which was my first time trying it. I was half-expecting a Pretty Woman moment, but they were already shelled. Pro tip from my friends: put the escargot on the house bread. Absolutely delicious. I also snagged a couple of spring rolls, which were great as well. What really stood out was the hospitality. The owner and his wife were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I'd definitely come back.

    Amanda O.

    There's nothing you can wrong with here! A multigenerational owned business, and you can tell they just love their clientele. I love here, but my parents come from Australia and this is their top request to visit every time. Faves are the pâté, tartare, butter leaf greens to start with. Then anything else!

    Julie C.

    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.

    Delicious Ca Chien Xoai Pan-Fried Fish with citrus and ginger sauce
    Rebecca T.

    5 stars. Great food, cozy and romantic ambiance inside. Friendly and personable service. Wide selection of traditional French and Asian dishes with an elevated touch. What's not to like? There were 4 of us and we tried a lot of things: foie gras, escargot, spring rolls, duck breast, pan fried fish, lamb chops, chicken curry, saffron rice, and tapioca banana pudding, crème brûlée and affogato for dessert! Honestly, I enjoyed everything and I can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu lol. The star dishes for me were the pan fried fish and the chicken curry with saffron rice actually! I mean the traditional French fare was solid too, but you know there isn't much surprise to it. The pan fried fish however was a shocker in that it's done so well with the texture and the taste. I was hesitant about getting the chicken curry, but the sweet lady (who's also a cook) recommended the chicken curry so I was like, OK let's give it a shot. Hmmmm that might be one of my favorite curries that I tried. The chicken was tender, and the curry had depth without being sweet or salty; it's hard to describe. The portions were not big. They're all "exquisite" but I thought the prices were not ridiculous. They're higher than average, but the quality was delivered, so it's worth it imo. Parking lot is across the street with discount code provided by the restaurant, make sure you don't pay yet until you get the code from them, or free street parking after 6pm. I can't wait to go back. Thank you for the delicious food and friendly service!

    Patrick H.

    What an absolute gem of a restaurant! They don't advertise. No social media. Duc's isn't some trendy hot spot. It's a quaint hidden gem that relies on a solid reputation of serving up some of Honolulu's best food for the last 30 years. A true family affair, with Duc in the kitchen and his affable son Ian running the front of the house. Service here embodies the ideas of aloha and ohana. Warm, genuine, generous. The food is spectacular. French-Vietnamese cuisine executed with elegance and perfection. Highlights include: Rack of Lamb with veal demi-glace, beef tartare, green papaya salad and do NOT miss the escargot! Literally everything we ate was a home-run. The restaurant is small...best to call ahead to ensure you get a table, especially for a larger group. This is an amazing local restaurant that deserves your support. It has won my heart and dare I say...one of my favorite restaurants in Honolulu.

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    Patricia M.

    We went there for a Christmas dinner, arriving at 4, when the restaurant opened. Because we were the only customers until others started arriving around 5, we got lots of attention. The spring rolls were the best I've ever had, and the dessert was very good.

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    2 years ago

    We love to go there. We took our friends from Idaho and they loved it. The ambiance, food and welcoming staff.

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    Amazing Food and Great Service. Highly recommended and definitely going back again. Thank You Ducʻs Bistro for treating us like family.

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    One of the best restaurants in Honolulu. My favorite. Great food, excellent wine list.

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    Great food, great people, great service. The spring rolls are amazing and the bar has everything you need.

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    I can't say enough kind words about this restaurant, but my mouth is full of the food. Take my money, Duc.

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    The food, service, and ambiance are all 5 stars. We dive there regularly and it is also very consistent : 5-stars all the way!

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    Ask the Community - Duc's Bistro

    How can I make a reservation? No one answers the phone. No voice mail no book a table on the website Rick

    I suggest you call them when they are open. They are open around 4:00 pm almost every night. The hours on yelp are incorrect. They are only open evenings. They will answer when open. Also ask about parking. They have arrangements with lot across… 

    Will this restaurant be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

    Christmas Eve, not Day

    Is this place BYOB?

    No. They have a full bar.

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    Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025,…read morei believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food!

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    if i could rate this place 1000+ stars i absolutely would. my bf and i have been coming to thuong…read morean lac for years now and this place has nestled it's way deep into our heart and will forever stay there. it's not just how amazing the food is, which that speaks for itself, but the owners are some of the sweeeetest people i've ever met. they really know how to make you feel welcome. even though no one really speaks english here, it's all good energy, trust. i still remember the very first time we came here, when we tried their water, our eyes went wide! my bf n i both looked at each other like "whatttt, this is complimentary water???" it's kangen water infused with pandan and trust me, it's sooo good. their pho is the best vegan pho i've ever had! they have a good variety of plant based meats and are pretty generous with their portions too. this quaint, homey and cozy little restaurant located in the market place of chinatown holds it's own. the ambience feels like stepping into your vietnamese aunty's home or if a buddhist prayer temple had a side restaurant this would be it. we love thuong an lac!! thank you for serving our community by bringing us cruelty free, yummy foods!!! cảm ơn :)

    If you're looking for vegan pho in Hawaii, this is the place to go. There aren't many vegan pho…read morespots on the island, and this is easily the best I've had. It's tucked away in the entrance of Chinatown Market, making it a true hidden gem. My favorite is the "beef" noodle soup. The broth is incredibly rich and flavorful--you'd never guess it's completely vegan. I also highly recommend the taro spring rolls, which are crispy, delicious, and the perfect appetizer. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so it may not be able to accommodate larger groups. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. As someone who loves noodle soup, I appreciate being able to enjoy such a satisfying meal while knowing it's entirely plant-based. I'll definitely be back!

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    Pho Time is our go-to pho spot in Central Oahu when we're craving pho and don't want to drive into…read moretown. We tried the BBQ pork summer rolls. They only come with two, but they're huge. I'm usually more of a spring roll person, but these were so good and something I'd definitely order again. I had the brisket pho, and my boyfriend got the beef and flank pho. Both were delicious, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. I'm pretty particular about Thai tea, but theirs is always really good. The restaurant is small and fills up quickly. The service is always good and the food comes out fast. If you're in the Aiea area and looking for a solid pho spot, Pho Time is worth a visit!

    My husband and I were really craving some Pho/Banh Mi and thought that we would try something other…read morethan our usual and Pho Time seemed like the perfect fit based on photos we saw on their online ordering system. While the servers were nice, we did order ahead of time and showed up when the Beluga app (where we ordered off of) told us to show up, but I ended up waiting 15 minutes at the restaurant later than I was supposed to get my food. Additionally, the staff seemed to forget I was sitting/waiting for my food. My suspicion is that the online ordering service isn't actively monitored and our order wasn't started until I actually showed up to the restaurant to pick up our food at the designated time. The food was okay for us. I'm a big Banh Mi fan and was looking forward to eating their Combination Banh Mi, but unfortunately the Banh Mi seemed a little rushed in preparation and lacked flavor. My husband on the other hand, ordered their Combination Pho and it absolutely did not disappoint. Although their Banh Mi was not as delicious and flavorful as I expected, their Pho was the exact opposite of that. They give you a generous amount of broth and their portions of greens was beyond enough (maybe a little bit too much for one serving). The last food item to talk about are their Spring Rolls. It wasn't anything too special compared to your usual Spring Rolls, but I will say that their dipping sauce and everything else that comes with it (rice noodles, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots) made it so that you could easily make it a meal vice an appetizer. If you're looking for a cozy place to have dinner, their space was a bit crowded but if you're okay with then this place is good. Just be warned that their prices are a little bit on the higher side in my opinion and be prepared for long wait times to receive your order.

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