This is one of my go to pho places because it's close and fairly inexpensive. I always get a number 7 pho. The broth is very flavorful and always comes out hot. One problem that I have here is that it takes longer for the food to come out than other pho places that I've been too. Not the best pho that I've had, but overall a pretty good pho place that's convenient for college students at UH. read more

Pho Nina - #7 raw beef pho - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is delicious, but sometimes it may not like the normal.... also, sometimes poor service! But if you like Pho, I recommend that you should try in this place =)) read more

My sister order a medium pho and they pressured her into ordering a large because "it wasn't enough food for her". Then when I ordered, I said I wanted a medium because I wasn't very hungry but they brought out a large anyway. I told them I didn't want a large and they said its the same thing and charged me for a large bowl which was $2 more. read more

To me, its not easy to find the real Pho in Hawaii since alot of places do not use alot basic ingredient, which is beef bones. If having time, I like to cook my own Pho because I am very picky about the soup base. This place is very closed to what I want and expext to the "real" bowl of Vietnamese Pho. Its small place and run by husband and wife. There is a old lady helping too. If you want to eat meat on the beef bone (remaining bones), which was used for cooking broth; just ask them, they give it to you for free. Just dip with hot sauce while still hot. Very comfortable place and relax for me sometimes. All i want after work is the delicious, hot bowl of Pho. read more

I love pho. And this is my new favorite pho place. Perfect broth and chili sauce! I created a yelp account just to post this review. read more

Great prices, yummy food, with a convenient location (near my apartment)! Definitely recommend! read more

Have heard very good things about this place but Pho was not very impressive. One annoying thing was they didn't take card but cash.

This is my one and only pho spot on the island!! The pho broth is light and flavorful. Always steaming hot when served ! My second favorite soup they offer is the seafood long rice. Prefect balance of spice and seafood. I could go on and on about their dishes. You won't be disappointed . I love everything, the owners are so nice and attentive. read more

I came here couple times. Pho is good. I like the combination pho. However, I don't understand why I paid more than the price on the menu couple dollars (even with the tax on). read more

Pho Nina - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Update: unfortunately I have to change my rating. I live in the area and visit this Pho place about once a month. Today I went in and ordered my usual. Spring rolls and a large Pho. I asked for some vermicelli noodles for my spring rolls. The guy asked me what kind of spring roll. I said pork. I was eating with 5 other friends who had not arrived yet. I pointed to the spring rolls and the Pho I ordered because there had been miscommunications on prior visits. A few friends staggled in and sat down right as the food was being brought out. I had my spring rolls, my Pho and some huge plate of veggies and pork. One of my friends who had just sat down reached to sample a piece of pork. I stopped the server and told him that I hadn't ordered that. He responded that I ordered pork. I said, "yes, I ordered pork spring rolls. But I didn't order this." The server walked away leaving the plate on the table. A few more friends came in. We ate. When the bill came everybody paid up and there was an extra item left over for $22. 1. There is nothing on the menu for $22 2. I did not order that pork dish. 3. I did not eat the pork dish. 4. I told the server that I did not order the pork dish and he still left it on the table for everybody entering to pick at after I told him I did not order it. I paid. And said nothing more. This is not the first time this has happened unfortunately, which is why I pointed at the menu item as I ordered it. I knew as the server walked away and left the dish on the table after I said point blank I did not order this that he was being dishonest. It is very unfortunate because I like the restaurant and the food, but they are very very dishonest. For $22 they lost a customer who has brought many new customers to them. They lost a regular customer. So shame these guys. I hope the $22 was worth it. read more

Hands down the best pho place in town. Always fresh to the max! Food has never failed me the last year. I keep coming at least twice a month. read more

Recently moved to Honolulu and this whole in the wall pho place so far has been the best on Oahu. Their pho is very authentic non of the hawaiian fusion crap you taste like other pho places! I go here strictly for pho and bun mang vit, don't know what other dishes are like and really don't care. read more

The friendly staff and speedy service were a definite plus for my super short lunch break! The spring rolls are crunchy and so full of flavor The chicken pho was also very pleasant, perfect rainy day food! Authentic, homemade flavors!! read more

On the advise of a friend I tried Pho Nina. The broth reminds me of the pho I ate up in SF. Not sweet , not too much anise, and a deep beef flavor. And the noodles really soak up the beef flavor. The broth is very clean, not particulates, not greasy, but also not very aromatic. The seasoning is more subtle, which is not a crime. I wish they gave lime instead of lemon. What really stands out are the meat toppings. The rare steak and tripe are standard fare, but the brisket, flank, tendon, and even the beef balls are way out of control. Tender but toothsome. All too often cooked brisket and flank are so overdone that they may beefy, but not succulent. Service is friendly and attentive. Plus they have parking in the back! read more

I live right down the street so if I want to get my pho fix I come here if I am to lazy to drive. Food is ok. The service is good. Restaurant is clean. Don't have anything negative to say about the place. read more

Their Pho is bland and watery. Wanted to pour some shoyu inside, but that would be WRONG. I think?

Love this place!!! The best bun bo hue and pho haven't try any other foods but they can top this two dish. I can only believe everything else will be great. Service is great too read more

I agree that the broth here is ONO. I like the spring rolls too, better than the other reviewer. The owner is real nice. It helps too that Pho South King is just a block from home. read more

I really wanted to write a review for this place because Pho Nina is simply the BEST I have sampd here on the island. Because of its obscure location towards the end of King st. and sandwiched in between a couple of other shops, you wouldnt notice it off the bat, but make no mistake this place is worth going to. When I am trying to rank pho I usually go first by the aroma of the broth- and this one just smells so nice and herbal, I feel like I am receiving some sort of aromatherapy. They just redid the decor and lighting within the past month so it has a more home-y feel to it now. Another way to gauge how good their pho is, is by ordering the veggie tofu which is my usual order. I figure if that one is bomb, then for sure the meat ones are almost twice as flavorful. read more

This restraint has amazing service and food. I recommend this restaurant than other Pho restaurants. The food here is really good. Each dish here is affordable for everyone. The dishes have a resonance price. All in all this Vietnamese restaurant is the best. It has affordable food. Best of all this the food here is super amazing. The owner does not have good English but she and he is very nice. They respect everyone. All there food are made fresh. I highly recommend this pho restaurant over any other. You will enjoy it's food. That was not a opinion it was a fact read more

still the best pho in town ! Spring rolls are good. Ice coffee is strong.lemon grass chicken is the best also. BBQ chicken is good. My Mom like this place to. read more

I was recommended this place by a Vietnamese friend. We really enjoyed the pho, excellent. Bravo and thank you for the delicious soup. If there was a yelp for nationals, I bet this place would have 5 stars. haha. enjoy :) read more

I was expecting more from this place. I loved the noodles in the pho, it was balled up tightly and looked like they were hand made, unlike other places that I've had here in the island. The brooth here is extremely greasy. It does taste light, but not very flavorful. Not the worse pho I've had, but I've had a lot better. I give 2 stars, because this place feels like a sauna while you eat. They do have air conditioning, but it wasn't on. read more

45 min wait for pho and there was no flavor. Seriously, it was hot water. I don't even know how that happens

Best pho place hands down. I'm always on a search for the best pho spot when I'm in a new area and when I found pho Nina I never went anywhere else cause I can never get the fix like I do here. It's always good and other times it's bomb! The shrimp rolls are always hot and Delish! Pork chop rice and shrimp cold noodle is also good. Ice coffee is perfect for a tired hot day! read more

I'm Cambodian. I know authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine. This place has some of the best Pho in town. On the island in fact. Their Vietnamese noodle soup is packed with seafood and flavor. The lady is so nice and friendly. The man took it personally when I got a parking ticket. It reminds me of a noodle place in the old country, except not quite so hot and humid. Shoots. read more

Food is expensive for little portions. I have ordered the lemongrass tofu three times, and they charge me the chicken lemongrass price plus $1 dollar extra for substituting tofu! Totally ridiculous since tofu costs less. The vegetarian option is more expensive than the meat option, and I had very little tofu lemongrass in the dish, way less than the amount of chicken my friends have had when they got the chicken lemongrass.They don't have a vegetarian pho as it's all made in beef broth. I understand if they don't have vegetarian options to offer, but charging vegetarians more for accommodating them just makes me think they don't want my business. read more

I am Viet and this is my favorite pho place on the island!! best service and best bowl of pho by far! the pho combination is delicious!

My wife and I walked into Pho Nina the other day, not realizing that this was no longer Saigon House. We didn't bother looking up and noticing that the sign now read "Pho Nina." We should have known something was wrong right away when we entered the restaurant and noticed the back counter was gone. But they still were using menus with covers that read "Saigon House," so that lulled us into a state of denial. When the pho arrived, however, we realized that the former owners must be long gone. This broth was not bad, but it just didn't have the right mix of spices to be a really good broth, which was one of the hallmarks of the former establishment. I had a bowl of rare steak and beef balls pho and it was just okay, and not anything to write home about. It seemed to my wife and me that they were a bit skimpy on the ingredients also. I will say though that the service was very friendly, so it wasn't an unpleasant experience. It just wasn't one of the better bowls of pho I've experienced on this island. read more

This place is my absolute Favorite!!! It is always fast, delicious, and great service ! Definitely the best pho on the island!

The husband and I had pho cravings late one Sunday morning. We had been here once before however, I'm not sure if there has been a change in ownership or if the restaurant simply had a "makeover" but it definitely looks nicer than the first time we were here. Interaction with our server was minimal. No greeting , no casual chit chat....just water and order taking. The end. We ordered 2 medium bowls of pho, an order of spring rolls and a Vietnamese coffee. Food took a very long time to arrive at our table. Coffee and spring rolls hit the table at about the 20 minute mark which is an eternity for any Asian cuisine. The pho broth is tasty with a good balance of flavors. Total bill was $31 which is on par with other pho places. What makes us unsure about returning is that the ambience during this visit was super awkward. It felt like we had intruded into a Vietnamese stranger's apartment. Other patrons in the restaurant were very loudly yakkity yak yakking away with each other while a few continually turned around to stare at us unabashedly. Full on, face to face, no blinking. WEIRD. It was strange, totally rude and left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. read more

My boyfriend and I always go to Phone Nina. I must say they have one of the best broth's, there prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly! read more

Love this place! Cold noodles are delicious and their pho with oxtail is the best! They're so nice!

I absolutely love this place. I always get the veggie/tofu pho and it is consistently fresh and delicious. Also, the people that work here are super nice! read more

This is one of my favorite Vietnam restaurant in Hawaii, Boss is super nice and foods are really delicious! I go to the restaurant like 2 times per week. The noodle super is amazing, and definitely tasty. I don't know why ppl wrote bad review on this page, but they are definitely wrong. You will love this place if you try. read more