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    Fort Street Café

    4.4 (697 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mini Garlic Chicken
    Val S.

    This place serves some delicious food and it's always good. It's best to call in the order and it usually takes about 15-20 minutes depending on how busy they are. Some of my go to things I like to get are their tuna rolls, spring rolls with cold noodles, bbq chicken and their garlic chicken. Everything is so good there. Parking can be a bit of a challenge so you can either walk or have someone drop you off while you pick up the food.

    Curry and garlic c

    Amazing food and quantity for the cost. Their pad Thai and garlic c is plenty for 2 people. Combo garlic chicken and curry is awesome. wil try other dishes.

    John T.

    Fort Street Cafe never misses. Our usual order is the panang curry and garlic chicken combo, and it's consistently amazing every time. The panang curry is rich and packed with deep, savory flavor with just the right hint of sweetness and spice. The garlic chicken is super satisfying. It's crispy, well seasoned, and full of bold garlic flavor. The portions are generous and easily worth the price. You definitely leave full and happy. If you're looking for flavorful Vietnamese comfort food that's consistent and affordable, this is the spot.

    Garlic chx and curry combo
    Mark Y.

    It's been a pretty long time since I've been here and have always had great food every time I was, but this last time I was here when Joe K was visiting was pretty disappointing. I got the Combo plate which had pork chop, Kalbi, and Bbq chicken and Joe K got the Garlic chicken / Penang curry combo. The thought was we could share everything so he could get a taste of multiple items since this was his first time here. Unfortunately we both agreed the food was mediocre at best. Of all the food I'd say the curry was the most flavorful with a nice curry/coconut milk taste, went perfectly spooned over the rice. The worst by far was the pork chop, super thin piece that was beyond dry and tough. We actually didn't finish most of the chop and for those that know me, something has to be really bad if a human vacuum like me throws it away! For the other stuff (Kalbi, 2 types of chicken) they weren't the greatest either but nowhere near as bad as the pork chop. The Kalbi was probably the better of all the proteins. I really think the biggest factor was because we went towards the end of lunch hour and no doubt they had most of their popular items precooked for the lunch rush so it had been sitting for awhile. Next time we'll need to strategize the best time so the food is at least fresher.

    Darren Y.

    Go to spot for bahn mi and garlic chicken. Switched it up and got the spring rolls w tuna. Was ono. Owner is super friendly service and food always good

    Cold vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and spring rolls.
    Paul H.

    Been coming there for 25+ years. Great food and even better service in a casual atmosphere. Mostly take out but there are a few seats.

    Megan C.

    A hidden gem in the downtown area. We ordered the grilled pork banh mi and chicken spring rolls. Both were soo yummy and their peanut sauce & chili oil were some of the best I've tasted. Service is really quick and there are some seats inside to enjoy the food as well. I'll definitely be back again!

    Menu
    Chris C.

    Famous for their garlic chicken. How does it compare? The wife says this is the best. I prefer sugoi but only by a little. Fort street is a thin chicken with a nice garlic sauce. Being thin, it is very crispy, so you really want to eat it hot hot hot. Not as much sauce as sugoi, that would risk it getting soggy. Owners are very nice.

    Catering Menu (9/2025)
    Monica L.

    I ordered Catering for the first time for an office lunch party for pickup on a Friday. I needed to feed a total of 15 people - mostly males. I inquired 3 days before the luncheon by text. The owners replied back with a detailed catering menu. They reconfirmed my order by sending me the receipt and was told that I can pay upon pickup. My selection was just right with enough for a few take home leftover portions. I ordered Medium pans for all: - Pad Thai with shrimp - Stir Fried Eggplant with tofu - Panang Curry with beef - Thai Crispy fried chicken *** I did bring in my own pan of rice for the curry.... When I arrived to pickup, they had to scramble a little to find cardboard boxes for my coworker and I to carry everything. Got the impression that they thought I was bringing my own boxes? Everyone was really nice about everything and had made conversation about what this luncheon was for, and how we heard of them, etc... Overall, I would definitely order from them again when we are craving Thai lunch. Total came out to $224.08 **Make sure you pack the hot sauces yourself since its serlf serve in the corner by the register. WARNING - their hot sauce is HOT HOT!

    Dan B.

    Garlic chicken. A must. Highly recommended for good reason. Crisp. Tender and juicy. That garlic sauce with just a little sweet. Good stuff. But then also have curry. Also a must. Curry is nice and light. Mix it in with the rice. Then take a bite of the garlic chicken. Totally hits the spot. And fortunately, they have a garlic chicken and curry combo. Score. Friendly service. I went in with garlic chicken on my mind but then got a little side tracked when I saw they also served curry. I ask the person how I could easily remedy my conundrum and he said, just order the combo. Ambiance. Casual. So, so casual. So, so casual that I was jealous that I was dressed up. Everyone looked so very chill and relaxed and enjoying the cozy feel of the place for lunch and here I am wearing a tie. Ugh. Maybe I shoulda taken off the tie. That would be my bad. Great lunch spot. Looks like a go to place for a lot of folks since there was a steady stream of take out orders and most the tables were taken.

    Beef pho
    Scott J.

    It looks a bit sketchy, but the food is great and reasonably priced. The beef pho was just was I wanted and the other Thai and Vietnamese food options looked great.

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    Gabriel P.

    Fort Street mall has changed since I worked in the downtown area 25 years ago. Happily, I found Fort Street Cafe. Wanting to eat a curry dish, I walked the in mall in search of a Thai restaurant. Well, I passed Fort Street Cafe a couple of times. Seeing pictures of Pho and breakfast items, I thought that this was a Vietnamese Pho restaurant. In the back of my mind, I thought of a review from Donna O. I went in and asked if they had made curry dishes. The young man said that they did. I ordered the red curry to take out. Bottom line. The curry was flavorful, a little on the hot spicy side, but I would order it again. The service was excellent and friendly. Enjoy

    Pad Thai and garlic chicken,  Garlic Chicken and Curry Combo, fried rolls
    Kanani V.

    The service is fast. The woman at the front was very nice. This is one of the best places to eat in this area! The food was very good. Dried rolls, Garlic chicken and Panang curry was a 10/10! The pad Thai was a 7/10. I still will definitely come back!!! The inside isn't very big. 3 tables inside and I believe 1 outside. The pricing is 100% reasonable! The best pricing in the area! I'll definitely be back and update soon!

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    The Pig & The Lady - Pig and the Lady downtown menu

    The Pig & The Lady

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi•Chinatown
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    We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super…read morepopular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation.

    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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    1.5 mi
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    I ordered a pickup order online, which I would recommend if you're in a rush. I tried the saigon…read morespecial banh mi, and it was amazing! The pate was so flavorful and I loved the different cuts of meat. The bread was also just right in terms of toasting--the bread had a crispy outside but a soft inside that didn't hurt the roof of my mouth. The auntie working the cashier was so nice and sweet. I ate this back home so I can't speak for the ambiance, but I'm excited to try some of their other sandwiches and drinks.

    Solid Vietnamese sandwiches, teas and coffee. Have been…read morewanting to try this place for a while and just never made it to the 3rd floor of the 808 Center (diagonally across from Walmart on Keeaumoku and across from HMSA) on Sheridan Street. I noticed that there is pick up parking downstairs or you can find meter parking on the street. Enjoyed the roast pork sandwich and lemon grass chicken. Made to order, fresh crunch bread and tasty toppings. Better than other banh mi places? In my opinion, no. But still a good option if you're in the mood for a good, delicious sandwich. I like that you can sit outside on the lanai and enjoy the indoor/outdoor feel of the area....traffic and people going by. Small menu so you can't get stumped on what to order! Combo options include a sandwich and drink for a couple of dollars less than ordering it separately. Enjoy!

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    Inside the shop

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    An Di Dzo

    3.9(276 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Kaka'ako
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    Two co-workers and I were at Whole Foods and decided to try An Di Dzo for lunch. I ordered a French…read more75, a cocktail consisting of London Dry Gin, Sparkling wine, lemon juice and simple syrup ($15) while we perused the menu. I had Vermicelli Cold Noodle with spring roll and pork (Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, $19.50), Number 17 at our favorite place on Smith and Hotel Streets. Another chose Chicken Pho (Mien Ga, $17.75) while the third tried the Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho, $19.75). We split a Classic Combo Banh Mi ($15.50). My vermicelli dish was fine, on par with the one at P** V******, but maybe not as good as the one at K*** V********* C******. I didn't hear any complaints about the Mien Ga. The Beef Stew was petite but came with two large pieces of toasted baguette. I was disappointed in the banh mi ... the baguette felt stale and there weren't enough pickled vegetables (do chua) and cilantro for me. I can get a better banh mi for $11 elsewhere. What did I think? The food was okay, but we could get comparable dishes for less money at three places in Chinatown. I was hoping for more ... As such, a rating of 3.75. Postscript: The co-worker that ate the beef stew suffered from intestinal distress for the remainder of the afternoon. He was the only one to use the raw basil and bean sprouts. I was fine, as was the other person in our party.

    No restaurant bathroom. Discounted happy hour prices…read more This post is meant to be helpful, not hateful, so don't at me pls (: . Food was superb but service could be improved. Our waiter wasn't terrible, just not particularly helpful when I asked about menu items... . Lemongrass pho -- had a sip of the broth (friend's order) and it was delicious! Highly recommend this as a lighter sodium and vegetarian broth option. Canoe cut bone marrow -- delicious! I think it's specifically meant as an add on for pho or a rice bowl -- not as an appetizer that comes with bread or crackers. Toasted mini baguette -- served whole...must request a knife then slice it yourself. Fried chicken wings -- on hh selection. Flavorful, very big, not the crispy type. Side order vegetables and broth -- is not veggies in their lemongrass broth.... . Clearly I should've went somewhere else for dinner since my cravings weren't aligned with this restaurant, but I compensated for the sake of friendship...lol.

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    Summer shrimp rolls fresh

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    Thuong An Lac

    Thuong An Lac

    4.9(134 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Chinatown
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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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    Thuong An Lac - Condiments for pho and a glass of iced barley tea

    Condiments for pho and a glass of iced barley tea

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    4.2(434 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    •$$

    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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    Pho time logo

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    Pho Time - Crispy chicken, crispy shrimp and bbq pork belly in ours delicious homemade egg noodle soup.

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    Crispy chicken, crispy shrimp and bbq pork belly in ours delicious homemade egg noodle soup.

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