I ordered a lemon grass chicken banh mi to go. It took 10 minutes to make and less than that to devour. The sandwich was yummy. I had to ask for sauce containers and made my own sauce. The banh mi did not come with patè which I like since some restaurants add the patè. I plan on coming back soon to try the pho. read more

Their Lemongrass chicken Banh Mi is great and I should've asked where they get their Jalapeños from because it has a KICK, definitely would order again! read more

First time here. The restaurant was very clean. Very relatively new place. The meat in the pho is tender and the broth is flavorful yet clean. Service was also good! Only minor downside is that the usual veggies (bean sprouts, mint, etc.) is extra charge with the pho. After finishing the meal, I realized I didn't need the veggies haha. Will definitely stop by again! read more

Pho Mai Han - Pho & spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

My first time eating here and both my mom and I got food poisoning from the summer rolls/peanut sauce. This was the only thing we ate and both of us had the same symptoms. Needless to say, I won't be back. read more

My kids and I had just finished our hike and I had an appointment in Waipahu later in the afternoon. My kids wanted noodles so I looked on Yelp for pho places near the appointment. This place came up and had an overall 4 star review so the decision was made. I called my friend to join us for lunch. Parking - It's located in a center so there is plenty of parking in the lot. I found one a few stalls over from the front of the restaurant. What we ate - I ordered an XL Plain Pho to share with my kids. Plain is just broth and noodles with onions and green onions. Some days, my kids will eat meat in the pho, other days not, so this was perfect! The broth was decent. I also ordered the Green Papaya Salad with shrimp. I felt like there was a bit too much fish sauce on it (kind of drowning), but it was still tasty. My friend had the House Special Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Beef. Service - The waitresses were very nice. They gave us booster seats for my kids immediately upon seating us at the table. The pho and salad came out really quick! However, my friend's dish took quite a long time and we found out later, they gave her plate to another table so they had to make another one. Ambiance - Mom and Pop Shop vibe. It's actually a pretty spacious restaurant. I love the large Buddha wooden mural they have at the cash area. Kid-Friendly? - They have high chairs and boosters seats. My kids loved the noodles, but I have rarely met a kid who doesn't like noodles! Bathrooms have no changing tables! read more

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This is my new GO-TO SPOT for PHO! Now living on the west side, it is a hassle for my boyfriend and I to drive into town for pho. Location/Parking: This place is easy to find. It faces Farrington Hwy and it is along with other stores and restaurants. The parking is small, but it was manageable. Service: In these pandemic times, they have signs everywhere in the restaurant to keep 6 feet apart. They provide hand sanitizer at the entrance AND at the table. The tables are clean. Service is fast. They consistently come around to refill water. Food: We ordered the spring rolls, large combination pho, spicy noodle soup, and iced coffee. Everything came out to be great. The meat to noodle ratio is on point, especially when ordering a large bowl. Overall: Definitely, I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more

Great and fast service. I think I could have done with out the summer rolls but still over all very good! The small pho was more than enough for me. I am glad they offered Small, medium and large bowl sizes. I some how feel good about myself when I know I am eating a smaller portion of carbohydrates (insert sarcasm) If I find myself in this area again and I am looking for pho I will be back! read more

Love this place. I used to live near so I'd go pretty regularly. The lady who owned it at the time and another worker already knew me, my son, and our order. Since we moved about 2 years ago, we haven't gone.... but after having my daughter, I figured to go in for some Pho! The worker from before was still there and she recognized us after all that time! It was like seeing family I havent seen in years... That meant a lot to me since I was such a regular read more

Best pho in the island ! Courteous service and very private and friendly. They have very good fried chicken and pork chop also. read more

Pho Mai Han - Fatty brisket large pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Amazing service and amazing food. I've been coming here for a very long time and it's never changed. Never had a bad experience with them ever read more

One of the best pho places on the island! Ono food for a solid price. My favorites are their Beef Pho, Spring Rolls, but LOVE their Thai tea! My mom loves the Oxtail and the Vermicelli! The staff is very kind and quick! Anytime i'm here the service is always an awesome experience. read more

So glad I found this place on Yelp for a lunch date with the bf. Located in Waipahu Westgate center, there is plenty of parking but it gets filled up fast throughout the daylight hours. The stalls are tight squeeze so be careful not to scrape your car or someone's else. The menu is simple and has many choices. Luckily they don't have pages of items to choose from or it will take all day to pick something. I ordered the vermicelli rice noodles with mini spring rolls :D The bf picked the same except with beef instead of spring rolls. The portions are generous. I love my spring rolls especially dishes with any type of noodles. In fact, noodles are my favorite food in the world. I'll eat anything with noodles whether it's italian, Japanese, Korea, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, American, European, etc. My bf agreed with me that the food was delicious and portions were huge. They give lots of veggies in the dish which I like. Thin slices of carrots, celery, and cucumbers. Next visit, I'll get the sandwiches on french bread. This restaurant is a hidden gem that needs some attention and love. I only hear about some Vietnamese restaurants in town but there are great food finds in West Oahu. You just gotta give it a try. read more

Pho Mai Han - Vietnamese noodles with spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Me and my family always go out and try out new pho places around our location. This pho place just open recently, a few years ago or maybe last year or two year. This is currently understairs of our church. We come here often when we don't want to travel to kapolei to our favorite pho place. The staff and nice and friendly. And they always make sure our waters are full. Today my family did a take out for me. And it wasn't the usual, I usually order. It like a cold noodle chicken salad. & surprisingly it was delicious! A must try, in this pho place. Very clean and have a lot of flavor read more

Pho Mai Han - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

First time trying this restaurant and I must say just based on food it's great. I just got done at the gym and I was looking for something fulfilling but not too heavy. I placed a pickup order for Eggplant and tofu rice plate and summer rolls. Order was ready when I got there and from the looks of the restaurant they were busy which is a good thing. The food was great exactly what I was looking for after a good workout at the gym! Will return read more

Pho Mai Han - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Used to come here often until COVID happened. Went the other day. Service is fast. Food still yummy, but broth gets cold fast due to strong AC. Prices keep rising, another reason why we don't go as often as before. read more

I been craving for Pho for a while now. However this was the closest place, unfortunately they ran out of the wing vegetable or whatever it's called I add to my pho. Anyways we order 2 small pho combo meat outside, 1 spring roll and 1 ice coffee to go. My total came out to $45.52! The price definitely went up. read more

Pho Mai Han - Small pho combo and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This place is worth it!!! My family has taken out from here the past 3/4 Friday's. We ate here once when they were open for sit down which is how we knew about it. We got a large combination pho, large pho with brisket and rare steak, and spring rolls with vermicelli noodles. The portions for the pho was HUGE!!! I can't remember if there was that much brisket when we ate in store but there was sooooooo much!!! They also give a big container of broth which is more than enough! There is so much that we split the pho into two meals and was more than satisfying each time. It's about $11 for the large and split up into two meals is $5.50 which is DEALS!! The spring rolls with vermicelli was also packed to the max in the takeout container. With about 3/4 spring rolls and lots of vermicelli noodles which could easily be split up into two meals as well. Long story short, if you're ever in the area definitely try this place out as the prices are very reasonable and the food is so comforting! read more

Go to pho place! Been going for YEARS! It's something about their broth that no other place seems to beat! Their portions is HUGE!

Food was excellent Service was excellent Ambiance okay Overall experience excellent Definitely going back! read more

If I'm ever in the mood for some Vietnamese food, I'm always here. It's so convenient that they're walking distance from my house and their food is pretty good. My mom never likes to try new things but their sandwiches are an exception especially for the price and quality. Sometimes I like to switch it up and get the combination pho (another go-to) and vermicelli. All is pretty filling too. You can call ahead so you're in and out. read more

Pho Mai Han - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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We came back here again...it was so Vietnamese mode today. During jogging this morning, I've been thinking about pho :) usually I've never eaten tendon in Japan but the tendon was so tender and tasty w/spicy sauce which was set up on the table. BBQ chicken was beyond my imagination and really good. I wanna know about recipe. I forgot to order fried calamari. Can't wait for the next visit!!! Love here. Gochisosama!!! read more

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The broth is much better than any of the othe options in Waipahu. The service isn't focused on experience and that's ACCEPTABLE as they are providing delicious and nutritious food with sometimes One front of house waitstaff. I've been a patron here for many years and the newer Pho place in Waipahu is poor compared to Pho Mai Han. read more

I called in a take out order and I noticed that she didn't ask for my name or a contact number. That got me a bit worried but I figured I'd just roll with it. So I walk in and tell the lady behind the counter that I'm here for pick up, and she repeats my order to me while I pay, and then points to the only bag sitting on the counter. I guess they don't get that many phone orders? I got the combination pho with extra tendon and and a side order of onion (small). The combination pho comes with the beef ball, brisket, beef tendon, tripe, and the raw steak. The side order of tendon was $5 for 5 extra pieces. You have to try the tendon! Once in the hot soup it becomes so soft and adds a richness to the broths The small side of onions was not small at all. It was like they sliced up 2 onions but that's ok because I love onions. Of course it also come with the usual Thai basil, lemon, sprouts, jalapeño, hoisin sauce. Best part about it is the portions. I could not finish it all. Well worth the $17. read more

Mail Han is always friendly. She is so innovative with her combinations. I love the Halo Halo here. My favorite is the 9 rare beef. Meat served raw on the side. Dunk it in the broth and ka boom! Her sandwiches are really hardy. read more

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Food is great but the one thing I didn't like is that a young man with glasses over charged my food so i only bought a #10 combination pho 9.95 and #62 extra tendon $3.75 and that's about 13.70 but with tax it will be about 14 something and this guy told me I owe $21 and I told him he made an error and so I got my correct change back but after leaving and reading over the receipt I just realize he added the wrong amount of tax to my total again. PS, he was using a calculator so I'm not sure what he's trying to add on to my bill. read more

First time here and OML! The food was good. Broth was excellent, summer roll was Fresh, if you ate at a lot of pho restaurant you know if it was made just now or couple hours ago and this summer roll was fresh and big shrimp in it. The spring roll was fresh as well, wish they use the round lettuce instead of the Roman lettUce. But dipping sauce was good overall it was excellent.Customer service was nice and friendly, gave my daughter a lollipop. They were consistent with water refill. You all should try it there.Fresh fresh fresh.oh yeah price was cheaper then other pho restaurant that I went to. read more

Pho Mai Han - Summer roll, spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Pho is excellent! Grew up eating pho and noodle soups my whole life in the Bay Area in CA. I live here now and it's the best on island imo. Soup is flavorful- not salty or oily, which is how it should be. I ordered a small, but there was more than enough noodles and the accompanying sides (meat, tripe, tendons, etc.) I went around 10 am on a Friday, rainy morning. First, I was surprised it was open that early to much of my delight as I was looking for a comforting breakfast in the rain. Secondly, I was happy to see a few other tables also enjoying their pho early in the morning, supporting the fact that the pho here is superior. I will come back and would recommend to anyone. Only gripe is that their Vietnamese Iced Coffee is pricier than other places, but it is what it is. read more

I hate giving one stars but this deserves it because during the COVID Pandemic.. I get it we all are adjusting to the new rules and wearing masks and gloves. But the attitude is NOT NECESSARY! I understand we both sound muffled sometimes and it's hard to hear or be heard. But giving attitude toward customers for not hearing clearly is unacceptable! We are supporting YOUR business and in return.. we get attitude and feel downgraded. DONT get me wrong the food is great here! It's just said the customer service sucks. read more

Be aggressive b b aggressive. I'm talking about finding a parking spot before even getting into the place. This is a strip mall and the restaurant is located near the far end of the mall right between two entrances close together. So there are vehicles going in and out looking for a free parking stall clogging traffic. Tip before even getting here, (I promise I'll write about the restaurant soon) enter at the other end of the mall where there is only one driveway and more opportunities to find a parking stall. Now to the actual report. Food five stars. I know I rated four but this is due to location. Hey remember I try to take into account everything. Now I'm not a big Pho eater but I do love the lemongrass chicken sandwich. The softness of the bread, the crisp pickled daikon and carrots, and the star of the show marinated chicken. They made it right. That said I did also order the Pho. The broth had a nice rich flavor and you do get a generous portion of meat and vegetables. Remember if you do get the spring rolls (not summer), you wrap the lettuce around the roll with the vermicelli noodles in between. I was watching several people wondering why the restaurant gave them noodles as a garnish and then they just dip the rolls in the sauce. TIP #2 wash your hands. Don't ask me if there's a restroom. I forgot to ask. There you go MIKE didn't take it account of it But I did use wipes. Remember previous reviews I said bring wipes. Did yea listen? read more

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Awful stopped off for food at Leeward Drive Inn and thought while we wait I would pick up some spring rolls to snack. My spring rolls were not only burnt, overcooked, but they were spoiled!!! You could smell it as you lifted it to your nose. Never tried there before and will never go back read more

Pho Mai Han - Came with 4 but spit it out and yes that's how much noodle was given too - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Got sent here by a friend and omg I'm gonna be coming back real soon! Got a #11 to go and it was perfect size and more than enough brisket, I couldn't even finish it! read more

The best place to get Pho in Waipahu. I love that you can get different size bowls here. There's small, medium and large. I usually just stick with a small and easily get filled up. If you order your food to-go/phone orders, it will take them around 5 minutes to prepare, so not that long of a wait. The Pho comes with veggies (greens/bean sprouts/lemon/jalapeño) and sauce. The plum sauce and siracha is put into one container and is already packed with the veggie bag. You can ask for another container to make/mix your own sauce (if you don't like siracha). Not all of the meats are cooked. The thinner pieces they leave raw for you to mix into your hot pho for later. read more

I was exposed to authentic Vietnamese food when I dated a Vietnamese woman who loved to cook, many years ago. I've had disappointing Vietnamese food when I lived on the East Coast -- it was understandable as there were few restaurants, and the lack of competition sometimes resulted in sub-par food -- and the lack of fresh herbs was noticeable. But that's not the case here in Hawaii -- lots of pho restaurants, and enough of an asian population to support the supply of fresh herbs. So I was really disappointed when I ordered a vermicelli bowl -- the only 'greens' were bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and chopped peanuts -- where's the mint??? This is a comment, not only about Pho Mai Han, but about vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii in general -- you have access to fresh herbs, please use them -- the food cannot be considered authentic without them! read more

My serious go to for pho especially when I get off work and am in a rush for dinner. Just an FYI even though their hours sometime say 9pm they usually close or try to close around 8:45pm and I hate being that one person they wait up for it feel rude culturally. But they are super fast when it come to take out orders! Don't over look it and try it if you haven't! read more

Who says authentic pho doesn't exist anymore? I am Vietnamese and grown up around Pho my entire life. Being a student at the University of Washington in Seattle, I continue to be around pho almost every single day! As any real enthusiast knows, the broth makes or breaks the meal. Noodles and meat are interchangeable between chains but the broth is what sets them apart. Here, the broth is full and flavorful, adding a perfect accent to the noodles that come in a large amount. The meat is cooked just right, I suggest you try the "beef balls," they really add to the dish! The service was prudent and very friendly, they make sure to give you all the things you need and more. Love jalepenos? Here, they offer a great kick but also a sweetness that makes them a joy to eat. If you are stopping in Waipahu for any particular reason, find an appetite and come visit. read more

Pho Mai Han - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This place used to be Pho Waipahu and it was mediocre then, but whatever changed, changed for the better. Their food has greatly increased on quality and taste. I was driving by and saw their colorful sign and decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. I ordered the Lemon Beef Salad and it has become one of my absolute favorites, along with their summer rolls. Their summer rolls have thin slices of beef inside, which is a change from most summer rolls you order having only the shrimp in it. The Lemon beef salad definitely doesn't lack in the amount of beef. They give you a heaping pile of rare beef, but not too much where it overwhelms the lettuce and cabbage. Whatever dressing they put on it, is so yummy! I always find myself finishing the whole salad. As for the price, what a steal, only $8 for this huge salad. Now onto the pho. On my second visit, I ordered the combination pho to see if this truly was a good place to get my pho cravings on. The broth was very flavorable and steaming hot. I love my pho to be steaming hot otherwise why bother... The noodles were cooked where it was not soggy, and they were very generous with the amount of beef. I officially give their pho "my official stamp of approval". As for the setup of the place, it looked like any other vietnamese restaurant, just tables and condiment plate on the table, nothing too fancy. As for the parking, it can get a little hard to find parking on the weekends, but not too bad on the other days. Overall, I was very satisfied and will continue to visit when the craving of pho comes to the brain. read more

Pho Mai Han - Rare beef salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

For me, this place totally beats Pho Bistro, which is perhaps the more popular pho spot in Waipahu. For most pho lovers, the BROTH is what makes or breaks the whole experience. Pho Mai Han DELIVERS with a wonderfully aromatic and beefy, savory broth. You know a place has good pho broth when you don't need to add too many condiments. (No offense Pho Bistro lovers, but 3/3 times I've been there, their broth has been lacking. I've had to continually add sriracha, chili paste, and hoisin many times over when I'd eat at Bistro.) The temperature of the broth has also always been on point at Pho Mai Han - very hot. This ensures that when you add your garnishes, the broth won't cool down too much. My only gripe with the pho are the noodles. 2/4x I've eaten here, the noodles have a very packaged taste - which was not appetizing at all. I had to ask for extra broth on those occasions to help soften the noodles. Back to the positive: The restaurant is clean and feels much more open compared to Bistro. The waiters are also very friendly and quick. In terms of the condiments and veggies - Pho Mai Han runs the standard gamut of garnishes. Nothing special there. Their summer rolls are also nothing spectacular. But still fresh and hits the spot. Overall, this is my choice for pho in Waipahu. Still doesn't beat Cuu Long II in DOWNTOWN Honolulu (NOT the one in Pearl Kai...that place is definitely not my fave, but I digress). Pho My Han: Keep up the good work! read more

I love it here. It can get busy but we always manage to snag seats at our usual table. The staff is very prompt to provide water and will recognize common patrons. We always get a combination of the following: 1. Large Combination Pho & Kid's Beef Ball Pho - The broth tastes clean and refreshing all while maintaining its hot temperature. The meats are tender and the garnishes are fresh. 2. Spring Rolls - This one is my fave. Who doesn't love fried rolls? Paired with their sweet chili vinegar dipping sauce, it makes it really hard to share. 3. BBQ Beef and Spring Roll Vermicelli - My alternative go-to when I'm not feeling pho. The BBQ is spot on in flavor... tangy, smoky, tender. The spring rolls... perfect. The noodles aren't tough or sticky and mixes well with the garnishes when dipped into their dipping sauce. read more

Not too bad. When you first walk in it, the restaurant feels nice and fresh! Great colors and a comforting feeling with a hint of brightness. There's subtle music in the background and that's nice to overcome the slurping sounds of people enjoying their pho. I ordered my pho and summer rolls to go and I was surprised that they only had the large size as their to go size, but that's fine - half for now and half later! The prices are pretty reasonable and they match up with basically every other pho place that I go to. When you order pho to go, you get everything that they'd give you in the restaurant: fresh veggies, lemon slices, a LOT of noodles and some pretty good broth. There was a bit of a bitter aftertaste to the broth, but it gets better if I add hoisin and sriracha. Everything that I got was so fresh! The meat looked so nice, even while raw. The summer roll was pretty good. They put cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, noodles, and lettuce inside so it's a pretty hefty appetizer that should be shared. The peanut sauce is definitely watered down, which makes me sad :( I love peanut sauce, that's why! All in all, I'll probably come back and try more dishes! There's quite a bit of potential :) read more

Pho Mai Han - Storefront - Vietnamese Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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This has been my favorite go to pho place since the beginning of quarantine but have encountered many problems. The food is fair but has some problems with it and the service is terrible. 1. Waiters were not friendly & communicative to customers. Workers just stared at us without saying hello as we entered, so we sat ourselves to a table. When our order was being taken, waiter just stared at us and had no smile. No word from her at all.. Just a cold look and made us feel uncomfortable. Same as when we were being served. 2. Workers would constantly just stare at us while eating which made us very uncomfortable. At times, I'd hear them laughing or talking while staring at us... 3. Our pho had hair pieces on it. This did not only happen once but many times. 4. Some utensils & bowls are dirty & unclean. It was very concerning as to why they don't seem washed properly especially during covid-19 5. I don't know if it's just us or with other people but we've encountered the cashier lady changing the prices of what the actual price would be. Overcharged us multiple times & constantly giving wrong change (imo I think this is on purpose) 6. While taking our order, waiter was not wearing a mask (unprofessional & inconsiderate) 7. Seems very flirtatious and has favoritism towards guys. Been coming every few weeks for years and have seen the favoritism these ladies have for men... no equal treatment when it comes to customer service. Overall, workers are not welcoming & very unprofessional... would not come back here again... read more