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    Pho 97 One

    4.0 (313 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Hot Pot
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Dolan T.

    Wife came home from early from work today so we decided to go lunch . So we went to Pho 97 one Food was delicious service was excellent and very nice next time I go I try the Pho and a Bah mi if you haven't already been there then you should go

    Bánh Xèo - HUGE
    Kristian G.

    I've been waiting for a spot on the Westside to serve a great bánh xèo, so when I saw that Pho 97 had it on the menu, I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did! The bánh xèo was absolutely delicious--and huge--stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts. It came with fresh lettuce for wrapping, along with pickled vegetables, Thai basil, mint, and perilla, making every bite fresh and flavorful. The service was quick, the staff were friendly, and the restaurant was clean and spacious with plenty of seating. Parking was also easy, which is always a plus. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving bánh xèo again!

    BBQ Pork and Shrimp Cold Vermicelli
    Jocelyn O.

    Cold vermicelli is the perfect dish to order when you're craving pho but it's too hot out. The cold vermicelli noodles are served with a yummy fish sauce, crispy lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots and your choice of protein. My favorite is the BBQ pork and shrimp! If you're ordering to-go make sure to call ahead! My order was ready within 15 minutes.

    Richard D.

    Another visit to our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Kapolei. Everything is excellent... food, service, cleanliness, etc. Highly recommended.

    Spring rolls
    Mabeline M.

    Weather this month is crappy! Didn't wanna drive far and wanted something near. Anyway, been wanting to try this place for a while. Price for what they gave was worth it. Taste wasn't as vibrant as i expected, but it was satisfying with the weather and gave that hunger crave a fullness. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the pho we ordered. It was our first time here so we were exploring their menu. Plus our kids usually just eat a combo pho and for an apparent reason it wasn't listed "combo pho" on the menu. Haha in the beginning I felt they were getting impatient, which I understand cause it's not like the menu is huge with things. Anyway, one of the workers we had hard time understanding, there was Language barrier. Anyway, We ended up ordered spring rolls, 2 combo pho and spicy bun bo hue. Service was quick. They always came around to check if we needed anything or needed more water. The place was clean and spacious which is great because we have 4 kids and needed the double stroller for our infant and our toddler was sleeping. So they were able to sit 4 of us and space next to table for the double stroller but yet leaving area for them to be able to serve us our food. Not our favorite pho spot, but I'm sure we'll return here again.

    Veronica P.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while, and I was really impressed on my first visit. I ordered the Dac Biet style pho and my husband got the banh mi sandwich, both were delicious! The atmosphere was clean, quiet, and chill. The staff was friendly, guided us where to sit, and took our order quickly. Because we enjoyed it so much, we decided to come back again. This time, we went in the evening, about an hour before closing. I'm assuming it may have been due to the late timing, but the pho broth tasted very different, much less flavorful than before. We had to rely on garnishes and sauces to bring the flavor up. That said, I understand restaurants can have off days, so I'm definitely willing to give it another try. Overall, a great experience with a bit of inconsistency, which is why I'm giving 4 stars for now. I'll update my review after my next visit!

    Mike M.

    Craving a solid bahn mi without making the drive about 5 miles to my normal go to spot. Decided to give this restaurant a shot since it was about a 5 minute drive from me. I'm a believer in always supporting my go to stops but I'm also a believer in liking more than one place for my favorite food. Glad I did! The restaurant itself is very clean, spacious and has a lot of parking. Staff were very patient, always filling up water and cleaning tables. They were very pleasant and had a great smile on their faces. No matter what day I'm having, a great smile is always nice. I took a chance on their roast pork and it totally paid off. Initially, it didn't look like much but it was loaded up well. It had all the makings of a solid bahn mi. Lightly toasted soft baguette, savory meat and pate, tangy pickled vegetables and fresh herbs. Officially adding this place as a go to. Ps. I love capping my meal off with a delicious sweet potato tapioca dessert. Their version is delicious.

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    Aaliyah H.

    Good pho place in Kapolei. Why take off a star? Honestly, the Chicken Pho did not have a lot of flavor. The restaurant is clean, good place for groups since the table settings are flexible, and there's TVs on both sides advertising some items you wouldn't even consider ordering, which is great marketing! I was also pretty grateful they allowed me to sit my son in his car seat on a chair and block one pathway so that I could enjoy my dinner comfortably. Service was impressive, he memorized everything we ordered without even writing it down. And we didn't just ordered pho, we ordered a couple of sides too! I ordered chicken pho and my husband ordered a regular pho with different cuts of beef in it. I was disappointed that the chicken pho did not have a lot of flavor. Honestly, I just ate it because it was hungry but it was pretty bland. Although, my husbands pho was decent. Again, both were okay, nothing special. So that's why I gave them three stars. It's because you eat pho on a cold, rainy night like this because it's supposed to hit the spot...these didn't! Disappointingly... Really do wish the broth had more flavor to make the dinner memorable. And I believe everyone at the table didn't have much to say either. Like the food was okay...but it could be better.

    Entrance on side
    Dianna R.

    Considering the price and amount, this place is 4 stars. The taste is not anything amazing, but it has a home comfort sort of vibe to it. It is what I expect a mom making. I appreciated that the summer roll had a pork option. I also liked that they offer more veggies if you want. The service was good. They left me alone, but they were helpful if asked. They have booster seats with a buckle if you ask. Very busy on a Friday night for dinner!

    JessicaLynn R.

    I gotta say this is one of my favorite pho spots!! The broth is flavorful and food is always served hot and fresh. Service is quick and fast from our orders being taken to when we get our food. Love their spring rolls, so hot and crispy. Definitely a place to rave about!

    12/24/25
    Starla T.

    Pho 97 One has us coming back time and time again. My coworkers love it so much, they stop by at least once a week!! The service is always fast and friendly while everything always tastes so good. I've been to other pho places where the pho doesn't have taste, but theirs definitely does. The medium is really filling! Just when I think I ran out of beef, I find more in my bowl. For $17-ish it's totally worth the price. I like that there's a lot of parking right out front. The restaurant is also nice and clean. When it comes to pho in Kapolei, they're the best place to go!

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    Aimee K.

    I was fighting a cold or virus or something that made for a less than enjoyable vacation. Whenever I feel sick, one of my go to home remedies is some kind of pho so I was so happy to find some relief at Pho 97 One in Kapolei! Their pho broth was exactly what I needed which made my heart, stomach and sinuses oh so happy! Now that I've been there I know where to go the next time I'm there. The service was just right and the place good pretty packed on this slightly drizzly day so it was reassuring to see so many people enjoying their warm bowls of love! Parking is easy and conveniently just outside the front door. The dining room is spacious and the tables were cleared very quickly to keep their customers happy. Go Pho their goodness and you'll be so happy you went! Please go pho me too since I can't go until I go back for another vacation again!

    Tri N.

    I ordered the Bun Bo Hue today. So what is Bun Bo Hue? It's a complex and robust noodle soup that has a varying degree of spiciness, mildly sour and herbaceous. There really is no sweetness to it. Overall I give it a 4/5. I'm comparing it to places I've eaten in Southern California in Little Saigon and Vietnam. Here is my breakdown: Good: 1. Decent amount of meat. Some places skimp out on the meat portion and all they give you is a bunch of noodles. 2. The beef shank was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. Good job! 2. Fresh and plenty of herbs. I really like that they also provided shredded banana blossom and morning glory. You don't always find this at most Vietnamese restaurants. 3. I am happy that they DID NOT provide blood cakes. I think for most Americans, blood cakes is not something that is appetizing. Even for me, I tend to take it out if it's provided. Bad: 1. Nothing bad stands out. I think I would suggest providing the noodle soup in a bigger bowl. Neutral: 1. Typically in Bun Bo Hue, thicker round noodles are used. In this case, they used thin vermicelli noodles you find in summer rolls. I kinda like that to be honest with you all..... What I would of wanted more from the broth: 1. The broth overall was good. I think if there was more of a lemon-grass flavor to the broth, it would have added more to the taste. 2. I would have like more of the shrimp paste flavor. I know not everyone likes the fermented and "stinky" smell of fermented shrimp paste, but there are ways to add it to the broth and hide the smell while enhancing the flavor. 3. I personally like pork knuckles or hock, and I would have like bigger and more of it, but it's not a deal breaker. Vietnamese Ice coffee (without the condense milk): 1. I would suggest adding more sugar next time. I could taste the bitterness of the Robusta beans. Not a deal breaker. DOG FRIENDLY - I brought my dog (service dog) with me and had absolutely no issue. I think even if my dog didn't have the service dog vest on, I don't think the staff would have minded. So THANK YOU for being pet friendly. Have I had amazing Bun Bo Hue? Yes....in Vietnam. But you're also in Hawaii and I think the people at this restaurant did a great job. I would order it again.

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    Ask the Community - Pho 97 One

    Aunty’s Hotpot House - Complimentary Shaved Ice Dessert - so yummy! Taste just like brown sugar milk tea with boba

    Aunty’s Hotpot House

    4.6(479 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    We were in the area after going to the Kapolei DMV. We came for lunch and we were in luck. They…read morewere doing an all you can eat lunch special for $24.99 through the ending of August. I like that each of us got our own pots for our broth. I chose the pumpkin. I usually get the herbal, which is my fave. I decided to try something new this time. It tasted more like tomato than pumpkin. I'll stick to my herbal the next time. For your meats you can choose: toro beef, beef brisket, pork belly, chicken and pork shoulder. We got a little of everything. You can also get veggies, noodles and seafood from the fridge. For dessert, they have this sago bar. Don't forget the sauce bar. You can mix and match all your sauces. I like the sesame sauce mixed with minced garlic and the ginger onion sauce. Some of the items I got for my pot were: beef, head on shrimp, clams, pumpkin, taro, corn and lobster balls. My fave was the head on shrimp and pumpkin. The corn wasn't too fresh. I loved their Taiwanese shave ice. Unfortunately, they don't have it anymore. It got replaced by the sago bar. I tried the mango and ube. The ube was good and fragrant. Auntie was there. I knew her from back in the day when she had Sweet Home Cafe in McCully. She looks fabulous and is still as friendly as ever.

    Made the drive out there last night to Ka Makana for Aunty's Hotpot and it did not disappoint!…read more The broth's were so yummy and selection to add into your hot pot was good. I also really liked the free appetizers with the AYCE menu. Service was good, they were on it with our waters, checking in, and getting us more soup when our pot got low. I'd definitely make the drive out there again, it was so good! I love hot pot and this would be one of my top places

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    Aunty’s Hotpot House - Inside the restaurant. Cute wall art!

    Inside the restaurant. Cute wall art!

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    Free Shaved Ice Dessert

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    Hot Pot Heaven - Dragon Roll

    Hot Pot Heaven

    4.7(286 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    My favorite casual Hot Pot restaurant in HI! Not only are the owners (2 brothers) awesome and…read morecaring, but the ingredients are always fresh. Each plate is wrapped well so patrons can yelp themselves to fill their pot. I don't use any of the extra sauces as the broths are delicious. My all time favorite is the Thai broth with can be customized according to the level of heat you enjoy and is Yummos worthy! A variety of meats are offered, but I enjoy the lamb...not gamey and a leaner cut. Some of the add ins I enjoy are the taro stems ("Zuiki" ずいき) and "mochi" dumplings which is lovingly prepared by the Mom. You need to try these m. They are char siu filled and unique. Mini Jin dui is provided an after dinner treat! The hot balls of yumminess is so delish! Give Hot Pot Heaven in Kapolei a try and you will not be disappointed! Support this local small business and remember to tip well!

    Hot Pot Heaven is a cute and cozy place to get hot pot and other items such as sushi!…read more The selection of meats and other foods to cook in your pot was great! There was lots of vegetables, starch, and other ingredients to choose from. Different items have different pricing, so be sure to check out the prices based on the plate colors before picking. The items you pick are wrapped in plates in the fridges, so it's very easy to see and pick what you want. The portions on the plates were very generous and could easily be shared among multiple people. There were many broth options. I got the miso broth which tasted great. Keep in mind that the different broths cost different amounts. My friends also recommended the beef, seafood, and kimchi broths. The pots can also be split so you can get different broth types in each side if you want. I absolutely loved the sauce bar as well. There were so many options to choose from, and I felt extremely satisfied. I was able to make sauces that I loved and felt like me! They also have lots of sauce tray options. If you're like me and love making multiple sauces, you can use the split sauce trays! I don't eat sushi but my friends also recommended giving their sushi a try! The vibe of the place was very cute and cozy. You can also pick out your own drinks in the fridges which was nice as they have canned sodas, but even have options like canned juice, which is my favorite. Although it's a smaller place, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The staff here are super kind and friendly. They are always willing to help and are extremely generous. I highly recommend paying this place a visit, it's definitely worth it!

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    Dining room

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    Gyu Masu

    Gyu Masu

    3.7(33 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Wagyu? All-you-can-eat? Count me in! As big fans of Shabuya,…read morewe were intrigued at the idea of higher end hot pot at a higher end price. AYCE hot pot just warms the soul in a different way, and adding in some of the richest, fattiest cuts of meat? How can you go wrong! For a two birthday celebration, we called ahead of time to reserve a table for six. I had to call a day before our visit to reduce the head count and they were more than accommodating. When we arrived early, they seated us right away, and came around quite often to take orders. There's a 90 minute time limit, but after 90 minutes our server said oh you have 30 more if you'd like. Top notch service all around. Gyu Masu melds right into the architecture of Hilton Embassy Suites, adopting the contemporary elegance of modern hotel styling. It's very clean and quiet. The AC was a little strong, but I can imagine it would be a refreshing escape from hotter Kapolei nights. The little table got pretty tight with a full shabu shabu setup, so make sure you stack up your empty plates for service. Street parking is pretty easy out front, or find the second floor marked stalls behind the hotel. There were seven cuts of wagyu to try, and you can order four at a time. The cuts are much thicker than other hot pot places, which we loved. Here's what we thought: - Top Sirloin Butt - Had a fat line that tensed up and got noticeably tough compared to other cuts. Decent flavor. - Top Round - My favorite, perfect balance of marbling and flavor. - Short Plate - Thick fat cut that was just way too fatty for us. - Short Rib - Wow, very distinct flavor and great marbling that was an overall favorite. - Outside Skirt - Similar to short plate, so fatty and too rich. - Brisket - Fatty marbled meat, thin and tender. A bit too rich for us. - Chuck Roll - The least fatty and beefiest in flavor. Not my favorite but popular with those that like the beef! We skipped the extra cost cuts, which I'm sure are amazing, but the included meats were plenty rich and decadent. We honed in on a couple favorite cuts and reordered those throughout our meal. You can get up to two broths per pot, and we settled on miso and spicy garlic. They add wagyu tallow for amazing depth of flavor, and be careful with the spicy variants - it's got more kick than most places. Loved the broth here. Also note that they add tofu, bokchoy, cabbage, and mushroom to the broth, so you can skip those in your first round. Gotta say, the nabe ingredients do feel a little lacking compared to other places. "Mixed Mushrooms" were only quartered brown mushrooms - would be nice to have oyster, wood ear, or seafood mushrooms mixed in. Ramen, udon, and rice are staple starch options, but nothing special here like fresh or konjac noodles. Fish and shrimp are awesome options, but I regretted getting even one order of salmon, it was way too much (like a big 6in filet). The cooked kitchen items are also mostly a trap. Be very careful about what you order, it's probably better to focus on the shabu wagyu for value. We had a couple of good items but were disappointed in others. - Wagyu Pupu Steak - DELISH. Not the most tender, but absolutely popping with flavor and garnished with zesty green onions. - Fried Shrimp Dumplings - Brah these shumai have big, juicy shrimp pieces and are fried til the wrappers are nice and crispy. Recommend. - Ahi Poke - Previously frozen and stringy. The sauce was good, but the icy, low quality fish was not. - Lemon Ginger Opakapaka - Dry, hard, severely overcooked. The seasoning has a strong artificial flavor. Skip this one. You also get a free soft drink, which includes a variety of lemonade/limeade mixes. The limeades were very sour, and we had lilikoi, strawberry, and li hing flavors. Wonderful perk. They also brought out slices of Japanese Style Souffle Cheesecake, two since we had two birthdays! Very light and fluffy texture with a rich and smooth cheesecake flavor, enhanced by a honey sauce that is brighter and sweeter than most. Very generous, as these are normally $5.50 per slice, but we would absolutely pay full price to get these again. At $65 per person, it's a great deal, considering how many different wagyu cuts we got to try, and how many extra side options they have. It's an indulgent experience that is hard to treat like traditional hot pot, as the meat is exquisitely rich and hard to eat mountains of. I can't see it being a regular dining choice, but it's absolutely a worthwhile journey for special celebrations, or simply exploring high-end dishes at an affordable price.

    Friendly waitress. But food was not worth it…read more The shrimp tempura was undercooked and we ate raw batter. Salmon plate was ok. The ramen bowls lacked flavor and noodles were overcooked. The menu offering now is completely different than what is shown on online reviews.

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    Gyu Masu
    Gyu Masu
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