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    New Saigon Restaurant

    3.8 (149 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese, Thai
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    31. Pad Thai noodles with shrimp
    Hiilei W.

    Food was amazing!! So delicious and fast the food came, left our plates empty. Service is super cute and family owned. Not crowded so everyone needs to come give them their business. Just wish there was some background music/noise but other than that it was great. Get the spring rolls and best Korean chicken in hilo not kidding

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    Rohan D.

    Right across the road from one of my favorite hotels is one my of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Far from fancy, the décor is low budget, but then the prices are quite good. Some of the tastiest food I've ever had, and the service is good considering it's just a modest family run operation. The patriarch doesn't seem to do much work, but he has a couple of photographs from his time in the South Vietnamese Navy. The next generation is doing all the work and I always leave here uncomfortably full because I just can't help myself. Every dish, every drink, the only drawback is they sometimes just randomly close.

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    Sadie N.

    The tea was amazing, but unfortunately the rest of my experience did not align. After my order was made wrong, and I was allowed to keep it as well as the bread of my originally ordered meal. Upon payment, I was charged with ~$50 for everything in those photos. They had charged me for the order they made wrong, and the ingredients that would've come with my actual order. I was also disappointed because it was not worth $50 what so ever. The pho broth and beef stew broth tasted exactly the same, wish I could say there was a difference, but I couldn't find one. Disappointed.

    Shredded roast pork rolls
    Audrey N.

    A little unassuming Vietnamese/Chinese diner. Today was my first time trying here after passing by countless times on a beach cruise. My dad and I were supposed to go to Sakura for dinner since we have a gift certificate, but they were popping. So dad suggested New Saigon. I'm so glad he did. We ordered the shredded roast pork rolls because I had no idea what they were, but was intrigued. It's a summer roll right shredded pork (like pork floss). It's served with the Nước chấm fish sauce with some onions, carrots, and chilis. Nothing too exciting, but pretty good nonetheless. Dad ordered the vermicelli with spring roll and chicken. I had the vermicelli with spring roll and pork. Omg this was the best vermicelli I've ever had and I've had my fair share from various places. First, the Nước chấm served with the vermicelli is soo good. Idk if it's the same one that's served with the rolls (this didn't have any garnishes), but it was yummy. It's slightly less "fishy" than others I've had and more sweet. The pork was very tasty. The marinade was sweet, savory, and it had a nice char. Dad said his chicken was "nothing special." He really liked the seasoning on my pork. He said the chicken was "like regular bbq chicken," but he also loved the Nước chấm. Also, they put lots of fried onion which made the taste and texture even better. Other places put some, but not enough where I can feel the crunch. The veggies were fresh and cut an appropriate size. Service was fast considering only uncle was working the floor with four tables. Don't come in looking for overly friendly service, but just enough to get the job done. Next time I come back home to Hilo, I wanna try other things on their menu.

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    Lornalee K.

    Nice Resturaunt over looking the beautiful ice pond. Quick service. Hubby loves the tendon pho. His go to always. I enjoy the chicken pho.

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    Huge portions and amazing flavor! By far the best place we ate in Hilo! We tried many restaurants that lacked flavor, not this place.

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    11 months ago

    One of the best restaurants in Hilo if you're looking for comfort food. Can't wait to come back!

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    I had the tofu and veg soup and my friend had the rare beef pho. We both loved our food. Service was great.

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    The pho was unbelievable . I we've back twice while visiting Hilo. I would highly recommend this place.

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    One of the best places to get pho! They give a lot of broth which I loved. Perfect on a rainy day in Hilo! Staff are really nice too!

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    Vegetable Pho was great! Spring rolls very good. Great food after a long flight and drive to Hilo.

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    Very good place for some delicious homestyle pho! Very delicious and the whole family enjoyed.

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    Best beef stew ever. Was not expecting it to be that bussin dude. Get it with the french roll and it is even more bussin. ong

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    Excellent Banh mi and Great wonton soup! Owners are very nice. This is the real deal.

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    New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine

    4.1
    (314 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Great Thai food in the Hilo area! The wait staff works their butt off, the lunch rush is very busy,…read moreand the food tastes great! I ordered the red curry. The lunch special is served with an Asian side salad that has a vinaigrette dressing, which was a nice way to start the meal. The curry itself was also great. Portions are large, and the curry is served with a side of rice. The dish has a lot of veggies, a lot of flavor, and a perfect kick of spice. Seems to be a local favorite during the workweek for people who work in the area, and I can see why!

    Came here for a late dinner on a Saturday night. There wasn't a designated parking lot, but we were…read moreable to find street parking up the road. The restaurant wasn't super crowded, so we were able to get seated right away. For three of us, we shared the green papaya salad, pork basil, green curry, and pad kee mao. I loved the variety of the food. You can never go wrong with a Thai noodle dish, and the pad kee Mao was definitely my favorite. The noodles were the perfect texture and very flavorful. The papaya salad had a good crunch, and the green curry was delicious. The pork basil dish was a little interesting, and I would probably skip this the next time. Overall, this meal hit the spot, and I would definitely come back here if I'm craving Thai food.

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    Pad see ew beef
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    Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant

    Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant

    4.2
    (105 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Not bad! The place we were planning on eating at was closed…read morewhen we came by so we came here instead. The seating area was very small, only a couple tables and it was empty when we went. It was very hot inside without AC, which was unfortunate, but otherwise it was not bad. The noodle soup had great flavor, good comfort food. The chicken was a bit tough and dry though. The green curry had excellent flavor. The prices are pretty low (plates around or under $15)! Service was excellent, they were very quick and attentive. Overall not bad, but 4 stars for not the most comfortable atmosphere and dry chicken

    Even before arriving for lunch and dinner on two separate occasions, a sense of comfort and deep…read moreconnection to this establishment stirred within me. I chose to enjoy a meal at a place that's tied with deep sentimental value. Where stories were shared, memories were created with my late grandmother. This was her favorite Thai restaurant when I was a kid. A bit smaller than their original location but still offering a feeling of nostalgia. It used to be located on Mamo Street known as Royal Siam Thai Restaurant. A name change happened years later to Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant, when a brother and wife duo from the same family took over. It's still located in historic Downtown Hilo, now on Furneaux Lane. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The ambiance is simple. Intimate and casual yet comfortable. The high ceiling drew my eyes upward creating the illusion of grand volume in a small space. Would softer lighting and decorative elements elevate the prevailing feeling or tone, adding a stylish touch in dramatic fashion I thought? As I sat down on one of three tables, the ocean breeze gently whisked through the front door. Delightful. Friendly and attentive service from start to finish from the owner who took my order. As he diligently managed multiple takeouts phoning-in and picking-up on both visits. Ice cubes in our water would've been nice yet, glasses were constantly refilled and never left empty. It felt like I was dining in someone's home with the kitchen nearby just steps away. The husband + wife team were at the helm of every menu item I ordered, as I peeked into the kitchen from an outside jalousie window. Here, food is their main focus and they delivered well beyond my expectations. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Green Papaya Salad" Vibrant and crunchy from shredded green papaya, julienne of carrots + tiny pieces of chopped peanuts. Complex and refreshing yet with minimal heat coming through. I have to appreciate the labor involved, shredding each papaya by hand for one order. The sauce, a harmonized balance of sweet, sour and tangy notes. $10.95 as of March 2026. "Eggplant w/ Sweet Basil & Pork" "Basil Beef w/ Bell Peppers" Distinct flavor layering, extremely fragrant. I enjoyed the scent first, then allowed the flavors to pop as a result of fresh basil. A savory sauce coats an ample amount of finely sliced pork and pieces of tender eggplant on one dish, beef with bell peppers (no round + green onions request) on the other. This one played with my senses. Bold aromatics. $13.95 as of March 2026. "Yellow Curry with Beef" Herbaceous and earthy notes without the spicy elements. Aromatic with generous amounts of sliced beef only paired with potatoes. A premium feel. Hearty, warm and rich as the spices of the curry come through vibrantly. $13.95 as of March 2026. "Buddha Rama with Chicken" The defining element, a rich and savory peanut sauce. Creamy and complex with a handful of underlying flavors. Highly irresistible, extremely addicting. Tender pieces of chicken and spinach, with chopped peanuts adding a delightful crunch to each spoon-full. A distinct flavor profile. This one was grandma's favorite, it's now mine. $13.95 as of March 2026. Order a bowl of fragrant steamed Jasmine rice on the side and Pad Thai Noodles with your choice of protein like me. Compliment your meal with a glass of Thai Iced Tea topped with sweet condensed milk as well. Don't forget to order your spice level. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Culinary execution with care, delicious flavors from exotic spices and ingredients. Keeping operational costs to a minimum, allowing Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant to price menu items lower than others in-town while offering generous portions. A cozy, homey setting with close and friendly service. Discover the time to find parking and enjoy lunch + dinner at specific times throughout the week like I did. Dine-in or call-in your order for takeout. Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant, a hole-in-a-wall worth finding. A delicious hidden gem, uniqueness in a tucked-away setting.

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    Eggplant w/ Sweet Basil & Pork.
    Eggplant w/ Sweet Basil & Pork.
    Located on Furneaux Lane in historic Downtown Hilo. Serving lunch and dinner, dine-in or takeout.

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    Located on Furneaux Lane in historic Downtown Hilo. Serving lunch and dinner, dine-in or takeout.

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