Small Ma and Pa shop owned by an older couple. Nice service and attentive. Pho broth was flavorful and I didn't need to add anything other than chili oil and jalapeños. read more

Pho 99 - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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First time to Pho 99 after living here 5 years. Definitely A+ rating. Seafood Pho had fresh seafood, real chunks of fish, squid and shrimp. I had the the pork and spring roll noodle. The spring roll was still warm on the inside. We also ordered a Bahn Mi to take home and it was also delicious. Definitely will go back great place for locals and visitors. read more

We came here yesterday for brunch. They open promptly at 10 am. The food was delicious! We ordered Bahn Mi sandwiches to go, chicken and meatball, we also got the spring rolls- super yummy. The owners are super kind and friendly! The food is authentic and delicious! You will not be disappointed! read more

My friend and I shared the chicken pho and papaya shrimp salad. Both were excellent, with very fresh ingredients. The owners were kind and we enjoyed the calm atmosphere of this restaurant right in downtown Hilo. read more

Yes! Finally found great Pho. This is the spot. I'm from Kona side. Will be frequenting this great restaurant every time we come over Saddle Road ) Clean, wasn't crazy loud, and the owners are awesome. Can tell this place is loved. Finally, they don't skimp, and all the flavor profile is there. Enjoy my friends.. read more

If you're looking for a good bowl of pho then that's what they serve here. It's a little mom and pop store (literally an old couple) the host (let's call him'pop') was genuinely nice and friendly. He gave my 8mo son a balloon to play with and very attentive to us! While (let's call her 'mom') was cooking and making our pho order. My husband got the vegan pho and pop even showed him the package 'meat' product lol my parents and I just got the pho with real meat ahaha however, there's no Viet coffee here. But with the service and attention we got, I can forego the coffee anytime! I would highly recommend this place and then just stop at a coffee shop along the high street (aka downtown Hilo) read more

Small unassuming Viet Pho shop. I had the Beef Pho and the broth had such an amazing flavor. The owner was super friendly and service was prompt. If I'm ever back on this side of the island I will definitely be back! read more

Had a delicious meal from an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, owners spoke Vietnamese and were very friendly! We had the pork banh mi and the pork bun, both yummy but the pork banh mi is roast pork, not bbq, just FYI as it wasn't clear on the menu but it didn't matter to us, was still yummy! I'm Vietnamese and grew up in So Cal near Little Saigon & my mom's cooking, I found this place pretty on point in terms of authentic flavors! Just FYI, it is cash only and was delicious! We will definitely be back the next time we venture to Hilo :) read more

Great food and friendly service. Vietnamese coffee saved my life! Highly recommended. Worth coming in after hitting the farmers market. read more

Pho 99 - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Best phone I've ever had, come support this place! We came from California and the beef stew and chicken pho was amazing... read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Food was delish! It's a small (4-5 tables) mom and pop restaurant. We got the combo pho (pho dac biet), chicken pho (pho ga), beef pho (pho bo), chicken Banh mi, fish cake Banh mi, crispy spring rolls and shrimp summer rolls. Everything was amazing! The pho broth was light but had that nice beef flavor. The sandwiches were crispy and stuffed full of meat. Surprisingly the prices were very reasonable. But the best part is the owners- he was so nice to the kids! He gave them balloons and candies when we left. Super sweet mom and pop place. They were also extremely accommodating. We didn't ask to change anything with our orders but the table next to us basically made up their own menu- pho with tendon only, bun tiet nun with no bean sprouts, no peanuts, nothing green (!), shrimp pho with nothing green (!) etc etc.....these were adults! But the owner didn't flinch and made it exactly how they wanted it. We are def coming back. read more

I was craving pho and found this place. I went in with my whole family, which included two kids. The food there is INCREDIBLE. It just hit the spot and the pho broth was exceptional. The summer rolls were delicious and the sandwiches were full of fresh crunchy vegetables. The husband and wife working there were so, so nice! The owner let my niece and nephew choose what color of balloon they wanted and brought it to them. He also let our table pick through a bowl of yummy candies to take with us. He was so extraordinarily nice and it was the best meal I had in Hawaii. I highly recommend it. read more

Cute little mom&pop, fantastic portions and authentic taste. My boyfriend got the beef combo pho, I got the vegetarian pho and both were great. The menu is small but I like it that way read more

Pho 99 - Small veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Must visit if you want some Vietnamese food in town. Great food, great service. Owner is very friendly. Food taste awesome.

Their beef stew pho is absolutely out of this world. Really one of the best things, I dream about it when I'm not here. I don't know what the secret recipe is, but I'd love to have it. Best place for Pho Bo Kho. 6/5. read more

Unassuming location. Confusing sign on building suggests a different Thai restaurant but there is a pho 99 sign on sidewalk. Delicious food. Rivals any Vietnamese food I had in California. Close to the flavors I got to try in Vietnam. Big portions completely reasonable prices. Papaya salad was perfectly balanced almost elegant. Pho Broth the real deal. Generous with the pho toppings. Spring rolls were spot on. Literally a mom and pop shop. I assume the two people (woman in the kitchen preparing the food; man in front taking orders and cleaning tables; both washing dishes) are a couple. read more

This is my new favorite pho in Hilo. Service is always good and the pho, bun salads, and spring rolls are so good. Hope these guys are around for a long time. read more

This place is a hidden gem. We were looking for a place to eat in the downtown area but most of the restaurants were close. We happened to passed by this spot and the owner was very kind to accommodate 16 of us even though it's only about 30 mins to closing time. I didn't expect it to be this good. We got the combination beef pho and the beef meatballs banh mi. It was so good. It's one of the best Vietnamese pho I have ever tried. The owner is also very entertaining and even gave my kids free balloons and candy. Definitely a good find in Hilo. read more

Don't let the hole in the wall appearance fool you, Pho 99 has some of the best Vietnamese food we've ever dined on. Being from Southern California, we are spoiled by the vast array of Vietnamese food available to us but Pho 99 beats them all!!! We ordered the beef stew, pho and egg roll. All 3 were simply out of this world. If you are in Hilo and feel like an honest to goodness bowl of pho, you can't miss Pho 99! read more

Small little place in downtown Hilo. The owners were knowledgeable, and the pho was tasty. Both the seafood and the beef stew pho hit the mark. I'll have to go back to try more varieties! read more

Pho 99 - Beef stew pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I was craving a Vietnamese pork sandwich and stopped in on a whim. Best decision ever! This isn't a plain ole lunchmeat sandwich. The meat was juicy and thick (that's what she said) and the sandwich nicely toasted with a generous amount of mayo and veggie filling. They even asked if I wanted jalapeños or not. To top it off, the owner absolutely spoiled my son with candies, a giant bouncing balloon and two iced waters for us while we waited for our food. I wish I took a picture of my food but I was too busy enjoying it!! Definitely check this place out. I'll be back for sure! read more

Small modest storefront, but I wanted to try to a fresh shrimp summer roll which is not easy to find in my suburban Chicago hometown. The food was extremely fresh and prepared by someone who really cared about the food quality. It was so good, we made sure to stop by for more when we were back in Hilo a few days later. read more

This place is filthy, there were cockroaches everywhere including the chopsticks. Will not come back! read more

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Portions are decent but 2 out of the 3 times I went, there were small cockroaces running across the table.

This pho place has surpassed my expectations! Delicious ! I really enjoyed the big portion. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The food is delicious and very flavorful! Seems like a family owned business and they were so friendly! I had the Small Beef Pho and it was so good! Others in my party had the Vegetarian Spring Roll Noodle Bowl and loved it as well! So glad we came across this place by accident and decided to come in! Great spot. read more

Pho 99 - Small Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Vegetarian/vegan options available :) this place is small and cozy and reminds me of the restaurants I used to visit when I lived in an Asian city. Food was delicious and the lady in the kitchen was chopping up everything fresh! We ended up getting spring rolls, summer rolls, green papaya salad with tofu instead of shrimp, and tofu pho to share. The veggie broth was so good :) read more

This restaurant is a hole-in-the-wall kind of place tucked away on a sleepy street in Hilo. It is such a hidden gem. I ordered takeouts from here after a long day, and the food was incredible. The beef combo pho was outstanding, and this is coming from someone who had pho all across the United States and Asia. The spring rolls were fantastic as well. The owner was very friendly and down to earth. I honestly wish there were more Vietnamese restaurants like this one in the continental United States. read more

This place has the best pho I have ever had!! The owner is very kind and generous with great service and attention. Every time I come I have had a great experience! Wish I lived in Hawaiʻi so I could come here more often :) read more

I was born and raised up in Pho so I was craving Pho while visiting Hilo. Yes everywhere I visit I always look for a Vietnamese joint cause I need the comforts of home and the fact that my hubby says all I want to eat is Vietnamese food morning noon and night! I can't argue with that. I did a lot of researching for pho joints before deciding to check this place out. I love the fact that it's a small menu so they specialize in pho...Auntie Cuc owns the place in Hilo, she sold the Pahoa location to a younger couple, but I'm sure their place doesn't have the right flavor as here! The flavor of the broth down for authentic pho broth! It was light, I could taste the cloves and hint of star anise in the perfect clear broth. In the meat department, while the beef was plentiful, it was not a good round eye like the typical places I go to, it's a tougher cut, cut into smaller pieces I'm sure it's tougher to find round cuts at reasonable prices and the tendon is a bit gelatinous, the beef balls is a bit boring but then again, to be fair, I'm coming from California and Honolulu, big cities there is much more to choose from! Overall I'd definitely come back again the next time I'm in town! My husband ordered the Vietnamese sandwich, I'll admit I was a little put off at first sight, it doesn't look like what I'm used to, I took one bite and was like whoa what a total surprise! Auntie put in the pate and mayo sauce that had little hint of sweetness to it that draws the sandwich into such a surprising delight in my palate! Wow, I was not expecting the burst of flavor! The Vietnamese ham and pork meat was tender and it was absolutely delicious! Coming from San Jose, California I'm a sandwich snob but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I think I may come back again tomorrow just to grab one more sandwich for a quick snack! Overall I was very happy I decided to come to this hole in the wall joint! For a small town, it's a tasty treat and for a cold day Auntie Cuc's pho warmed me up nicely! I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the beef in the pho. Come here and taste an authentic taste of Vietnamese flavor! Will come back for sure! read more

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We ordered a papaya salad and a couple of pho's. Salad was okay however the pho's were bland and the seafood was microwaved and inedible, what's worse is that we found a roach was crawling around the silverware. Waiter didn't care that we didn't touch the pho or about pointing out the roach. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Fresh wholesome food, ample portions, and friendly service at an affordable price. Among the best Vietnamese cuisine I've had anywhere! read more

Pho 99 - Delicious beef noodle bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I walked in an ordered some fresh Vietnamese rolls to go. The owner (?) was very nice - he even provided me with an ice cold glass of water which I gulped down as it was quite warm outside, as I waited. The food didn't disappoint - it was very good. It's a small business with just a few tables - the kind of restaurant that I like to support. read more

One of the best Pho I have ever had. I had beef stew Pho with baguette for dipping. The owner explained the history of the dish. It was from the period of French government. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Excellent pho....we tried a pho place in Kona area and that wasn't that good. I looked up on Yelp for pho restaurant in Hilo area and this place came up as 5 stars. My husband, my 3 yr old daughter and I love pho so we had to come check this place out. We are sure glad we did. My little one was grumpy from her nap she didnt want to eat but the waiter was kind enough to bring a small bowl of pho broth with noodles and my daughter ate it. Come to this place you will not be disappointed. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This place is a must stop in Hilo! The food there is delicious, especially the pho. The people working there are nice and the service is very good. read more

This is by far the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. I eat it quite frequently specifically in Orange County, CA and it's great there but this is unmatched. Tastes homemade! Glad I found this place. Can't wait to come back again read more

Pho 99 - Pork spring roll noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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My favorite pho place in town, by flavor and portion size. The spring and summer rolls are also whoa nelly tasty. They have 5+ flavoring condiments too haha as if you don't have enough with fresh lime, basil, and jalapeños! read more

As someone who grew up in LA, I can confidently say this is some of the BEST pho I've had. The service was great. The food came out quick. But most importantly, the taste will exceed your expectations. Go here! You will not regret it. read more

Had the beef pho and fried spring rolls. They were amazing!! Pho had authentic taste to it. Fried spring rolls were pretty good too. Staff was very nice! Definitely a go to spot for some delicious pho! read more

Pho 99 - beef pho and fried spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii