the best pho in all of hawaii! visited from Oahu and the pho here has the cleanest and best tasting broth i've ever had. vietnamese coffee is nice and strong. get the salt and pepper pork chops if you're looking for something new. service is good and fast. highly recommend!! read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Spam fried rice was literally just salty rice, unfried spam, and eggs. No green onion, no vegetables. Vietnamese beef stew was salty to the point of being inedible. Although it seemed to have a good base of spices, the salt overpowered everything. read more

Very consistent food-wise, I usually order a chicken and spring roll noodle bowl and I love the crunchy (fried?) exterior of the chicken. I ask for some chili sauce and mixed together with the dressing it's so good. We've tried a few other dishes, the drinks and snacks/desserts too, all tasty. The service is ok, maybe not friendly but they keep it professional and the food comes out quick. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - I think this is #34 chicken and spring roll noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

My wife likes to get the cold noodle with spring rolls, it's usually okay, but too expensive. I got a pork ban mi sandwich and for $11 I would not recommend it or order again. Barely any pork, no cilantro no chili, no mayonnaise which is supposed to be in it and gives it flavor. Almost $27 for these two items. Unless my wife is really craving rice noodle I'm not going back. BTW, I should have taken a photo of the sandwich, it looked nothing like this photo of the way it should look that was made at a real Vietnamese restaurant. It looked like a small loaf of bread and couldn't see inside of it! Really not good, I was hungry so I ate it but was tempted to throw it away. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Pork Ban Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Easily a 5 star! They have a great team, fast and nice. The restaurant is clean and ready to serve. Tucked away so just the right amount of traffic. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Chicken and beef bun salad with Jasmine tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

We went for dinner with no reservation and got seated immediately. Cozy vibes with local music playing. Service is attentive and really nice. But the food was the star of the show, everything so delicious. Portions are good for the price. I'm coming back here again soon! No complaints here, yummy yummy yummy the best food read more

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So good. First time eating here for the three of us and we each got something different. Will definitely be going back.

This used to be my favorite restaurant for years I would cater to this restaurant. Today however I doubt I'll be returning for a long time. I ordered a beef and spring roll plate with cold noodles. I usually get it with just the spring rolls but today I wanted more protein. However the beef tasted very old and freezer burnt. I couldn't eat it. It sat on my plate as the waitress came by and asked how was my food. I told her about the meat being inedible and she said she'd let them know. I decided to start writing this review a minute after she left and obviously they don't care about their quality or any bit of customer satisfaction as she never returned. The meat still sits on my plate and I will throw it away. Along with any inkling of returning to this restaurant. read more

I come here every so often while I'm in town. I usually order their cold noodle selections. I love the sauce. Vinegary and a hint of patis. Take-out usually takes about 5-10 minutes. Lately, I choose to dine-in to enjoy their air conditioning. I won't rave on customer service and never order their oxtail soup, unless you don't mind the tail slapping you in your face. Prices are reasonable. read more

Called in ahead 20 minutes. They waited for me to arrive and pay to start my order. So I did not pay and told them to take a hike and I left. This staff sucks. I miss the old crew. These little punks all need to go back to EBT and let real professional workers work here. What a shame. Scrappy little punks working there now. read more

Been going here for years. Pretty much the same place and quality. A must go place when we visit Hilo. I Always get one of the noodle soup dishes. read more

Ordered their House Special Crispy Noodles at $17.99 for takeout. This is what I received. The noodles were not crispy since they placed the vegetables and sauce on the noodles in one container. So it was essentially just an order of fried noodles which is priced at $13.99. To make it worse, it was unremarkable in taste. Other restaurants keep the vegetables and sauce separately for takeouts. These folks lack the thoughtfulness, pride in the food they prepare and customer service. Avoid this place. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Had the lettuce wraps. The beef stew. Both were delicious and made fresh. I called and ordered and they waited till I arrived to finish up packing the orde read more

This takeout is easy to miss as you're heading down upper Kinoole. It is a must try! They have a very wide selection of Chinese, Vietnamese and local specials. They also have daily specials which feature in season vegetable/meat dishes. I had the pork egg roll/rice noodle plate (salad type) and it was yummy, light and fresh. I asked another customer what their go-to dish was and anything salt/pepper is number 1! read more

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Came in here for an early lunch. Very clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Quick service. Excellent food. We had the salt and pepper pork ribs and salt and pepper shrimp. Both plates were so flavorful and loaded with lots of fried garlic. Definitely would visit again. We shared an order of summer rolls. This was ok. I enjoy summer rolls that are full or herbs such as mint and cilantro. This summer roll just had cabbage and I think carrots. All in all, good hole in the wall place. Plenty parking. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Salt and pepper shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Prices have increased substantially and food substitutes such as using romaine lettuce instead of iceberg lettuce for the minced chicken with lettuce cup. This substitute impacts the taste of the dish. read more

For the cost of the food I expect more. I have tried for the past few months to give them the benefit of the doubt. Today I ordered a shrimp pho. I had five little overcooked shrimp and the broth did not have a taste. Service was okay but the quality and portions of the food is no longer there. read more

Food and service are good. However, the amount of food is too little for an adult. I got a Pho Nam Vang. It looks like a kid size bowl. My husband got a rice plate. Rice is okay but not much meat to eat. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Pho Nam Vang - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

To be honest, I was a little worried when I saw the 1-star reviews saying that there was bad customer service and small portions, but I am happy to say neither was true. Both the customer service and portion size were better than expected, and the food was very good! read more

My friend and I ordered takeout from Hilo Rice Noodle, and I had the tofu lettuce wraps. I was a little skeptical when eating at this place because of the reviews, but I still wanted to give it a try. They separated the lettuce from the tofu mix to keep it from getting soggy, which was nice. The tofu mix was flavorful, just a bit on the salty side, and the lettuce was nice and crunchy. Everything was good until I found a strand of hair in my lettuce, and that is when I realized that a lot of the reviews about the questionable sanitation are true. Other than the strand in my hair, the food was pretty good. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - tofu lettuce wraps - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Minced chicken lettuce cups are awesome. Call in your order to skip the line. Always fast.

Don't get me wrong, food was great. It always was! I got two orders of string beans with beef and an order of sesame chicken. Without tax, $37. I paid $43 for that. Hawaii's tax is 4%. Plus the portions were soooo sad. Therefore, the price I paid which I believe was overpriced with the portions i received is why I give this place only ONE star. I'm sorry, I'm never gona eat here again. They're gona overcharge you. The price you'll pay will be ridiculous and not worth it. read more

Food is good Price is fair Service is good. Ambiance could be better but over all it is recommended level in Hilo. read more

Very BAD Service!!!!!!!!!! They need to get new workers with common sense. And there portions has gotten small. read more

I was very impressed with the sheer variety of food that you can order from Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant. There is literally something for everyone. Don't like Chinese food? There's pho and Vietnamese noodle plates. Vegetarian? There are more than a few vegetarian options. In the mood for look fun noodles? They have that here, too. Besides the pages and pages of menu options in the actual menu, there are also several daily specials listed on the white board beware he cash register. Oh, and let's say you are in a hurry or want to take your food home to eat it..... there is a take out window, too! My friend and I ordered the fish fried rice, the lemon chicken and the string beans. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The chicken was crispy, the string beans were fresh and the fried rice had just enough salt. The ambiance leaves a little to be desired, but I don't think anyone comes in here for the ambiance. Similar to the other restaurants I visited in Hilo, Hilo Rice Noodle soup restaurant has fast and friendly service. There is plenty of parking and the food is delicious! read more

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Let me start by saying I have been eating at Hilo Rice Noodle for years and it has been a go-to spot for my family for good, quick food. That changed tonight when I got half way through my plate and felt my fork tug on something.. a FLOSS STICK. I am absolutely HORRIFIED and literally sick to my stomach. This is a serious health hazard and highly unacceptable. Hilo Rice Noodle's practices are careless, unsanitary, and unsafe for eating. This is the worst experience I have ever had with a restaurant and will never eat here again. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - FLOSS STICK IN FOOD - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great summer rolls and egg roll vermicelli! I had their special of garlic fries too and they were bomb! most just have some garlic flavor but these had garlic chunks and cooked in it too. Excellent! read more

Lived in Hilo for years and ate here so much they know me by name lol Food is consistently delicious, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Servers are nice and food comes out pretty quickly, even on their busy days. I always recommend to call ahead and order if you're taking your food to go, because like any great eatery, they can get busy. Always a must for me to get their salt-n-pepper squid, Rangoons, spring and summer rolls and their honey chicken plate sub with their fried rice. Chicken pho hits the spot too! read more

Then portions are really small for the price you pay......they used to be really good but seems to have gone down hill ....

Ok, this is a MUST stop spot. Hilo Rice Noodle aka "HRN." This is a great spot to sit down and catch up with friends. The food, PERFECT! You have to get the "Vice Special." You won't find it on the menu; it is a well-kept secret for the elite :) Also try their spring rolls, sooooo yummy! It comes with three on the plate, I recommend doubling up as we do. To drink, my favorite is the Thai Iced Tea! Also, the bubble drinks are a big hit that come in several different flavors. The service, also PERFECT! Never a glass empty, quick & friendly service. read more

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This home-style restaurant has a great location. It's a few minutes from downtown Hilo and so convenient! The parking here is safe and plentiful. Upon arrival, the staff is so very friendly. You are immediately greeted and seated. The food here is all very tasty, fresh, and served with love. I always have the Seafood Crispy Noodle with the Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups. These are a must-have in my humble opinion. Also their fried rolls are so hot, crispy. The sauce is spot-on as well!!! The bathroom in this facility is open to all, however, I recommend using the bathroom before coming. read more

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Excellent food. Friendly people. Fast takeout. Consistently reliable on all fronts.

I loved this place before they started shrinking the portions way before the pandemic happened. Would eat here many times a week. Now I limit myself to once a month. Portion sizes are still getting smaller. I wouldn't eat here at all if it wasn't so close to my house. Also, here's a big tip. Check your receipt and how much your food costs. Every time I come here, my bill is a different number. My order is the same but the cost is not. Even if I ask for a total before heading over to pick up, I still have a different amount to pay. It's just a few bucks and change more but it's still never the same. read more

The family who owns Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant have both Vietnamese and Chinese roots and that is reflected in their extensive menu. A regular choice for me from the Vietnamese side of the menu is the Cold Vermicelli Noodles with Spring Rolls and BBQ Chicken, they put lettuce at the bottom so it's a complete meal in a bowl. If you'd rather have rice, try the Pork Chop, the chop is thin and well seasoned with lemongrass and spices. From the Chinese side, try the Young Tofu with mushroom and ground pork. The tofu is soft and silky and the gravy has a nice flavor. They also have a wide variety of stir-fries, vegetarian options, and dishes with noodles (chow funn, chow mien, rice noodle, and cake noodle). There is no sign on the exterior--that was stolen years ago--casual indoor and outdoor dinning, or takeout. If you are craving Vietnamese or Chinese food in Hilo, Hilo Rice Noodle is your best option. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Spring Rolls, Chicken, Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Gave them another chance, fried spring rolls was okay, the summer rolls was mainly vegetables, the honey chicken was a small portion, and the egg drop with minced beef had no beef( was told if you wanted the beef you could order the big portion). Probably won't come back. read more

Hilo Rice Noodle Soup Restaurant - Honey chicken rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Ordered Fried rice and beef broccoli. Was surprised at $14 price but did not want to judge , maybe I would be pleasantly surprised. Huge disappointment. The broccoli was mushy and the beef tough. Add dry fried rice and a complete failure. This is the second disappointing meal there, never going back. read more

Ordered Sweet Sour Shrimp and some other stuff for pick up. Went to pick it up and drove home. Emptied the sweet sour shrimp in a bowl and WHAT IN THE CHOKIN' ONIONS WHERE THE SHRIMPS IS THIS!?!?!? Only THREE shrimps and was covered with all chopped onions and sauce!!!! I had to drive all the way back to show them. The guy nonchalantly took the container to put more shrimp in. No apologies or acknowledgement. I told him no, I dont want more shrimp, I already wasted gas to come back and go back. I want a refund. NEVER going back to a place that doesn't acknowledge any wrong doing to a paying customer. read more

I've eaten here several times but I apologize for not having any pics! My friend and I have orders the Peking pork ribs - yum! Other delicious items are the Vietnamese cold noodles (either pork, chicken, shrimp with egg rolls), salt and pepper squid and bahn mi. Whether you call in or sit in they're pretty quick. There's a consistent steady stream of people so others must like this place too!! I like that it's not in a busy part of town. There's always ample parking! read more

10/7/2023 Long Time Customers-No More. We have been going to Hilo Rice Noodle for years, because they had consistently good food and service, however now their prices have gone up, quantity & quality have gone down and the servers are inexperienced and rude. It's a long story about how bad our last experience was, worst meal & service ever. It's so sad to see how far this once good restaurant has fallen. read more

Excellent Food and Service and tthe price is very fair