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    Pho Nina

    4.0 (198 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Lily F.

    Business is located in my neighborhood. They have couple of tables and have a tv which shows You Tube video. Employee got some tapioca that he shared with his customers. My order was pho with meat which is good on a cold day and tapioca $5.00. They only accept cash for payment.,

    Pho Sliced Beef (Pho Tai)
    Kyllie N.

    Tried Nina after a friend's recommendation. Upon entering, we weren't greeted and were simply directed to our table. The service was minimal, but that's fairly typical for smaller, authentic Vietnamese restaurants. The space itself is quite small and was nearly full during lunchtime, so it can feel crowded. The food came out quickly. We ordered the summer rolls and the sliced beef pho. The summer rolls were smaller than expected but still good. The pho broth was flavorful and satisfying. While it's not a place I see myself returning to often, I'm glad I gave it a try and found another decent pho spot.

    WhenUinDa5-0 B.

    First off, everytime I've been here there are predominantly Vietnamese customers filling the seats. That must be a good sign. Broth is deep & rich, not oily. Good amount of meat. Lots of veggies. Fresh Thai chilis upon request. Great selection. Drinks are lacking. And delicious tapioca dessert comes with some orders. We love this place.

    Spring rolls
    Wayne H.

    Excellent Vietnamese restaurant with great tasting pho. The broth was very flavorful. There was lots of meat (had the sliced beef and flank). The prices were reasonable and service was great. There is parking lot in the back of the restaurant. Will definitely come back again.

    Samantha L.

    I really like the pho broth here. It's clean and comforting, and they cook the noodles perfectly, which I appreciate because I like mine on the firmer side. The satay here is great aswell. The only downside is the meat portion feels a little light, I wish there was more. That said, the restaurant is clean and the service is quick, so overall it's still a solid spot I'd come back to.

    Spring Rolls (Cha gio)
    Harry F.

    Solid little pho spot. The spring rolls were crispy, fresh and pretty tasty. That being said, $15 for spring rolls is a bit much--that's almost as much as a large pho. As for the pho, I really appreciated how much white and green onion they put in. The broth was more flavorful than your typical pho broth, and I think there is more meat in there too. Definitely a more hearty pho than most other places, and one of the best I've had on island. For being a hole-in-the-wall, I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and neat, yet comfortable, the interior was. It was cash only when I went, so I ordered over the phone while I walked about a block away to the ATM at the 7-Eleven. There is metered street parking out front.

    Deep fried lemongrass marinated basa rice plate
    Josie K.

    The two times I've been to Pho Nina for dinner was because of my Vietnamese friend, Hana. She's a very good cook and is particularly picky about where she goes for Vietnamese food. We had fried Basa (a farmed raised mild white fish). The portion was generous and the deep fried boneless Basa filet was crispy and piping hot. It was delicious with cucumber and fish sauce. Today, we ordered the Bún Riêu (Vietnamese Crab and Tomato Soup). The broth was light and tasty. Ong Choy was served with the Bún Riêu. The service was great considering it was only one server working and the dining room filled with customers. The dining room is barely decorated and unassuming. Came here for the food and not for the decoration so I was very pleased with my meal.

    Went from best pho in Hawaii to just another average pho restaurant.
    Rekinhsuf Z.

    Soup is back! Noodles, service, broth, you name it, Nina's got your back. Never had an issue with parking in all the years I have patronized this restaurant. The restaurant itself might not be the cleanest or fanciest, but all of that fades away once you have a bowl of pho in front of you.

    Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (goi du du Tom) & Spring Rolls (Cha gio)
    Shayla B.

    The one of the best hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant that we've stumbled upon! Service is immaculate & the owner really takes care of his guests. Nothing can compare to a comforting bowl of pho & all the aromatic flavors that occur with each bite is truly unmatched! Honestly, so many great things to say about this business & their food. Nước chấm was super flavorful and you could tell it's homemade. Even if it's blazing outside, I'll surely go back to this place! Solid 10/10! Show the owner some love! Offered to hold our baby so we could eat (wish we took him up on his offer, the food had no match on my appetite!!). We will be back more often!

    Serena L.

    Clean establishment, food was great and service was friendly. He even shared some fruit with us after our meal! If you like flat egg noodles.. they have it! Spring rolls were great as well.

    Hope C.

    This was one of the best bowls of pho I have had! The broth was so flavorful, the noodles were perfectly chewy, and the soup was served nice and HOT. It was served with a huge plate of bean sprouts, lemons, and herbs. My husband got the shrimp fried rice and really enjoyed it. We started with the spring rolls and those were also great- very crispy and hot. Also the owner was so nice and we had great service! It's a cash only spot so make sure you have some. I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone!

    Vegetables
    Sungju K.

    Parking is available in the back of the restaurant. Portion size is okay, I've seen bigger portions for the same price in other parts of town. Plus side - they give you LOTS of veggies! Broth is RICH in flavor, and on the fattier side. We personally really enjoyed it. I would definitely come back and try other things on their menu!

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    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.

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

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

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    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!

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

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

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    Fun Station

    4.5(701 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    All I can say about eating at the - "Fun Station" is that it's more fun when eating with a friend,…read more& getting a 20% discount.........well, that's just an extra bonus! So the thing about coming to Fun Station is the "suspended flying noodle thingy" which I didn't go for, but if you like Instagramable stuffs, then I supposed you would probably go for that flying-noodle dish. As for me, I mainly came to try their Minute Chicken Cake Noodles, and as a bonus......... I actually got a 20% discount thanks to my friend - Jennifer C. who let a Bruddah know about da DEALAGES in da Sunday food section newspaper, as they had a coupon! The Sunday morning when I came with my friend, I can clearly see that this restaurant was thriving, as every table in the restaurant was taken. Fun Station specializes in noodles, but if you're not into that, they do serve other items like - soups, vegetable dishes, rice plates, & porridge (jook). Upon looking over the menu, we ordered the following items - 1. Frrrrrrried Chicken Wings ($9.95) for an appetizer 2. Minute Chicken Cake Noodles ($17.95 - minus da 20% coupon DEALAGES) 3. Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton in soup ($18.95) What can I say about da grub??? Da chicken wings came out hot & crispy. Although they featured only "flats" vs. drums (I like drums), I must say da wings was nicely executed. As for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles.........nicely plated on a fancy smanshy panda plate. The cake noodles weren't drowning in gravy, so the noodles stayed crispy on the dish. I really liked how they did this dish, and would easily come back here to eat it again. My friend had the Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton soup. The dish looked good, and there weren't any complaints, so I take it that it was pretty ono! Overall, a very satisfying meal and the service here was on point, as the staff was friendly & very efficient. Easy 5 stars for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles! Chance 'em!

    You could drive past this place a hundred times without giving it a second thought. It's tucked…read moreinto a small strip mall, the dining room is no frills and if someone told me it was just another average neighborhood Chinese restaurant, I'd probably believe them. Then the food starts arriving. We ordered way more than we needed and almost everything impressed me. The chow fun was cooked exactly the way I like it. Chewy, smoky and never overcooked. My only complaint was that it leaned a little saltier than I prefer, but it was still very good. The Hainan chicken was the surprise of the meal. Perfectly tender with an incredible ginger sauce that I'd happily put on just about anything. Even the dishes I normally avoid won me over. I've never been much of a lotus root person, but theirs was crisp, savory and honestly delicious. The wontons were another highlight. Since we skipped the noodles, they generously gave us extra wontons instead, which was a really thoughtful touch. What really pushed this place from good to memorable, though, was the staff. We were there with our two and four year old and they couldn't have been kinder. They brought over little toys to keep the kids occupied, checked on us throughout the meal and made us feel genuinely welcome. None of it felt forced. It was just warm, thoughtful hospitality and that's something I always remember long after I've forgotten exactly what I ate. The bathroom situation isn't ideal, you have to use the one outside the restaurant, but that's really my only complaint beyond the slightly salty chow fun. This isn't the place I'd recommend for date night or a long evening out. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant you walk into expecting very little, then leave thinking, that was a lot better than it had any right to be. We'll definitely be back.

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    Inside the restaurant.....

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    Choi Sum & Beef Cake Noodle

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    Marugame Udon - Udon and tempura

    Marugame Udon

    4.5(14.2k reviews)
    0.9 miWaikiki
    $$

    Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

    Marugame Udon is the perfect spot to hit after a long, draining flight. A warm and comforting bowl…read moreof udon will heal you pretty quickly. We rolled up around 6:30 PM last Wednesday, and the line was quite long. Despite this, it moved quickly since the ordering process is essentially fast casual. Marugame Udon has their signature udon options, or you can build your own bowl and add on different tempura sides. NIKUTAMA UDON (REGULAR) - 12.95 With no brain cells left to think, I ordered one of their two most popular options. While the bowl was a tad small, it came topped with sliced beef, fried onions, scallions, and a soft-boiled egg. The broth was sweet and savory, paired with the tender, sweet beef and onions. The udon itself had the perfect chewy texture and soaked up all that flavor like a sponge. Absolutely delicious, I killed that bowl in less than 5 minutes. Marugame Udon isn't a luxurious experience, but it gets the job done. For the price and convenience, the udon was savory and hearty. Great option for a quick meal and worth a short wait. Definitely one of the better udon options in Waikiki.

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    Marugame Udon - You can watch as they make your food!

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    Mian & Bao

    Mian & Bao

    4.3(324 reviews)
    2.1 miAla Moana
    $$

    The best handmade fresh quick dumplings on the island for sure. Please let us know when you are…read morereopening. Please reopen do not permanently close! You guys are the goat.

    I've been wanting to try this spot for a while but after hearing so much mixed reviews I held off…read moreon it for a while. I finally decided why not and came with a friend on new years day lunch time. They were pretty busy already after just 30ish minutes of opening (12pm). Service: We were seated immediately and the service method is pretty simple, you scan the QR code and order through there. My main gripe with this service method is the waitresses aren't as attentive, we couldn't really ask any questions prior to ordering and even after ordering, I had to stand up to the front and wave someone down to pay for our order (as they had a special they had to apply before we paid). We ordered: - Spicy Beef Pancake: 10/10, didn't expect to like this so much as well. Not that spicy to be honest. More like a light spicy flavor. The beef inside was also juicy. - Pan-fried pork bun: 10/10, I was honestly looking forward to this more than the XLB and I was correct to do so. The filling was juicy like a XLB but the dough was also fluffy, doughy, AND has a crispy bottom. Would come back just for this and recommend this 10 times over!! - Sui Mai: 8.8/10; this was like any other good sui mai you may get at different dimsum places. Just pork though, no mushroom or seafood chucks like some other spots. - Steamed Beef with Sticky Rice: 8.1/10. This wasn't bad by any means but just didn't compare to the rest of the items. I didn't like how some parts were super fatty. - Xiao Long Bao: 10/10, the wrapped is thin but thick enough for me to pick up the dumpling without it popping. The soup was flavorful and so was the pork within. They had a special going on which made our XLB be like $5 instead of the $14 it usually is. We were super surprised of how little our bill was give that we were stuffed at the end of the meal and had some leftovers. Even without the discount it would've been a great deal. I heavily recommend, especially the pan-fried pork bun and XLB!!

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    Newbie in the former Peso location

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    Love noodles and dumplings...anticipating its opening!

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    Shima Dreams Of Noodles - Sesame Sauce Biang Biang. 5-spice ground pork, cucumber, green onion, iso peanuts, lime.

    Shima Dreams Of Noodles

    4.6(7 reviews)
    2.4 miKaka'ako

    About 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, there was already a line of people placing their order for fresh…read morepulled noodles. We were told that the first batch would be served about 11 a.m. so we quickly put our order in. The first thing that caught my attention, was the savory aroma of their 5-spice ground pork being cooked. You can add this as a topping to the noodle dish. The second thing that caught my attention, was the labor of love going in to each order of fresh pulled noodles. You can watch him stretch the dough ball and slap it on the counter before he boils each batch with careful preparation. The third thing that caught my attention, was their adorable mother, helping to slice the cucumbers and top each dish with crushed iso peanuts. Do not forget to order the side of pickled bittermelon....so good!! From beginning to end, this was an incredible experience of all my senses! To see and hear them at work and then to taste the delicious sesame sauce on the fresh pulled noodles....WOW! The soft noodles, the crisp bittermelon, and the savory sauce....super delish! Seriously, go early to place your order. The wait is totally worth it :) Will come back next time to try other menu items.

    Shima Dreams of Noodles is a pop-up, located at Fishcake -…read more This place supposedly has a huge following, and people anticipate for the changing menu of various noodle dishes. When we went, the menu focused on udon: +Hot Yamakake Udon with Quail Egg (a special) +Cold Yamakake Udon (a special) +Hot Udon +Cold Udon The special udon dishes are servied with tororo (grated mountain yam), housemade tsukudani (seaweed braised in a sweet Japanese sauce), crispy nori, green onions, and an option to add wasabi. We went for both the hot and cold udon specials - I think it was a consensus that we would have liked to have more noodles in the dish. This is definitely a sweeter dish, with the tororo and the tsukudani. The place already had a long line, and the best way to enjoy would be to dine-in. Note that if you do order a carry-out, the quail egg would not be included. +ordering online is available +changing menu of noodle dishes +popup at Fishcake

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    Shima Dreams Of Noodles - Making fresh udon noodles!

    Making fresh udon noodles!

    Shima Dreams Of Noodles - Fresh pulled noodles with sesame sauce, 5 spice ground pork, and side of pickled bittermelon, so yum!

    Fresh pulled noodles with sesame sauce, 5 spice ground pork, and side of pickled bittermelon, so yum!

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    Onoya Ramen - Black Tonkotsu (front), Vegan Fire (back)

    Onoya Ramen

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 miKaimuki
    $$
    Casual dining
    Takes reservations

    This place really tasted like a little piece of Japan! The ramen noodles were nice and chewy and…read morecooked al dente, exactly how I like my ramen. The broth was clean and flavorful, and there was a good amount of noodles. They have a lunch special every day from 11 AM to 2 PM. We ordered the lunch special and added two side dishes for only $3 more. Our total was just $18, which I thought was a great deal. The chicken karaage tasted really fresh and had good flavor. The beef was also very flavorful. The gyoza were just okay--not bad, but nothing special. Service was good and our food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely come back here again for lunch. For the price, I think it's a great little spot for a quick and satisfying ramen lunch.

    This is a small restaurant with issues with food temperature. Three stars because of food…read moretemperature and cooking issues and employees arguing with us. Note: there is an A/C on the wall that is facing the kitchen, it blows directly on the table. Everyone that came in moved from the table. We asked if we could adjust the wall unit, she said no. We waited and moved tables. Beer: We ordered pitcher of draft beer. It was good. Food: Then we started off with gyoza. The gyoza was full of flavor and tasty but the edges were burnt. We ordered Soyu noodles and the spicy tonkotsu noodles. The Soyu noodles arrived early. The initial appearance the egg was overcooked. Took a bite and the egg was stone cold and the broth was lukewarm. Eventually the spicy tonkotsu arrived and I don't mind it arriving later because I want my noodles hot. The egg in tonkotsu is as also stone cold and overcooked. My broth was hot and flavorful. The food has good flavor but some dishes are hot and some are lukewarm. Service: The server eventually came back and asked what was wrong with the Soyu ramen because my husband barely touched it. He said the egg was cold and the broth was lukewarm. They said the egg is supposed to be cold. We explained we have been to Japan and I grew up in Japan and explained that is not how ramen is served in Japan. They came back and said the manager was made aware of the ramen. The server then said many customers complain the broth is not hot enough. I explained if you are aware of this issues, fix it or you will go out of business. Cleanliness: average Bathroom cleanliness: bathroom needs attention below average. Sadly this is our last time here. Quality control issues that staff and managers are aware and have not corrected.

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    Tan Tan Ramen

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    Mian - Honolulu - Slow-braised beef rib finger & tender beef tendon in a rich, savory broth with a hint of sweetness, pickled mustard greens & silky noodles.

    Mian - Honolulu

    4.2(523 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Decided to try their new item, cheesy eggplant bliss. Fried eggplant with a drizzle of sweet soy…read moreglaze and shredded cheese. It's crispy, creamy, sweet, and salty-good for sharing. After seeing all the reviews for the cold noodle, I decided to try it with rice noodles, a side order of their delicious beef which reminds me of Mian and Bao's beef, a marinated egg, and their spicy fungus. Would definitely order again. Their egg was perfectly cooked, nice and jammy in the middle. It was a lot of food that reheated well the next day. I found it to be spicy in the sense of warming, and flavorful but not searing off your mouth. Definitely get this with their mung bean soup. It is cold, sweet, and refreshing. Parking: there is a rotating lift with an attendant. I would suggest bringing cash, as other means are not always available. Parking was $2 for the time we were there.

    Good Chinese food! But we feel it was better before…read more Food - 3/5 We got the slow-braised beef noodles, pancake beef rolls, and pork dumplings. The pancakes were nice and crispy. The noodles were nice and bouncy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The dumplings were good but they weren't as flavorful as we remember them to be. Service - 5/5 Friendly service! Easy ordering via website. Ambiance - 5/5 Cute modern Chinese restaurant! We parked at Walmart and walked over.

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    Mian - Honolulu - Crispy fried eggplant strips tossed in a savory-sweet sauce and topped with cheese. Rich, satisfying, and perfect for both kids and adults.

    Crispy fried eggplant strips tossed in a savory-sweet sauce and topped with cheese. Rich, satisfying, and perfect for both kids and adults.

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    Mapo tofu Noodle Set, has mild version and traditional spicy version.

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