After about a decade, I finally made it back to this gem. We went when it 1st opened and we walked right in. The lady who brought our water and utensils was very sweet. Pho was delicious. I love their broth. We also ordered the spring rolls. Also delicious. The decor seems to be the same as I remember. It's clean and tidy little hole-in-the wall that's been around as long as can remember. I can't wait to go back. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Business hours as of 6/28/2026 - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Broth so clean and flavorful instantly rejuvenated from a night out drinking CASH ONLY medium size was just enough to fill your hungover ass portion on the meat was underwhelming, gonna order the option with multiple meats Vietnamese drip coffee with the condensed milk was on spot Could barely understand the lady running it but that's how you know it's good read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Rare steak medium size and Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After years of watching a line outside of this famous pho place, I was able to go with my friend to this place! I've always wanted to go here and this was my chance! I'm less wary of Chinatown and it's been great walking the area. This an old restaurant and overall it's fine. We went really early so there was only one other person there. It was a nice mellow breakfast. OF COURSE I had to get the pho. Everything people have said about their side vegetables is true. They give a TON of lemon, greens, sprouts and a decent amount of basil. So great to get that much - I LOVE IT. Next, I got the largest bowl - I mean - why not???? It came out and I was like "WOW it's so large", but it was perfect! I found the broth to be very mild. It could be because we came as soon as they opened. But once I used the sauce that they gave, it was very good! I found myself putting a lot of that sauce in. BTW, when I ordered I was able to tell them to make a change in the menu so I really appreciated that! The pho was great and it lived up the reputation. We also had vegetarian spring rolls and I found these interesting. They were very nicely fried and the sauce looked..... beautiful! But when we tried the sauce it was very, very mild. I wish it was stronger. I have to say that there is an absence of sugar or sweetness. I can only assume this is the way it should be. I find a lot of local places tend to add sugar for local palates.... Korean places are way too sweet as well. In this case, I kind of did miss a little sweetness in the spring roll sauce but it was still nice. The pho sauce was very good but I did miss the "heat" as it wasn't very spicy and the bowl of jalapeño was not spicy as well. But overall, very good! I will definitely come back as I enjoyed this very much!!!!! Thank you for a nice bowl of pho!!!!! read more

Heard it was the OG spot of Pho in the Chinatown area, or at least in Honolulu! Family owned restaurant that's not too busy, but deserves more business. We ordered around of phos and a bbq plate. I got to try the small size pho which is in a very small bowl, but definitely enough for me since I had poke beforehand haha. Flavors are quite authentic, although I wasn't that big of a fan of the meat cause it was pretty tough. The bbq plate they had is a very generous portion of rice and meat. Heard it was very good! Since it is family owned, the servers here are a lot more older, definitely auntie/mother vibes, it's very comforting. They're all very friendly and quick with service. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Such an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located in Chinatown. I was recommended this place for pho from my viet coworker and I'm so glad I came in! The broth was so clear but flavorful. And the serving size for a small was enough for me! They give out a good amount of meats and LOTS of veggies. Next time I come, I'm going to ask for pho WITHOUT cilantro because they served their phos with cilantro already inside. Keep it mind that it's a cash only place -- with very reasonable pricing: Small pho ($12.99) Medium pho ($13.99) X-large pho ($15.99) It's a pretty worn down space, so we thought it was closed from the outside. But once you're inside, there's a lot of sunlight that comes in and the aunties are so sweet and friendly. Lots of good Vietnamese places in Chinatown but I don't think you can beat the price here, especially in this economy! read more

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Pretty decent pho. Very mom and pop local shop, dated interior, friendly older Asian lady. I love how the herbs are so plentiful and so fresh! The portions are great too. I'm not very impressed with the soup - it could use a little more depth. The older Asian lady was very kind. I left my purse on my chair right by the door and she moved it for me because of high risk of a grab and run. Good looking out! It's not a bad idea to be cautious in Chinatown especially on that street by the canal... Good spot to have some pho if you're in Chinatown! read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Egg rolls with pork. Pretty good - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is truly a hole in the wall run by 3 sisters. The place is small, a little hot, and not the cleanest. However the food is why this place is 5 stars. I've tried 6 different pho places around Oahu and this place is by far the most delicious. The soup was flavorful, huge veggie portions, and it didn't feel so salty and full of msg. The broth was nice and hot with a lot of flavor. The ladies who brought our food were sweet and quick with bringing out food. Yes, their English is broken and may sound harsh, but they were sweet and lovely people. Will definitely be returning and bringing the family when they visit! KEEP IN MIND: CASH ONLY read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Too Ono the tendon!!!! Maybe has too much MSG, that's why super Ono!? Ok ok I go try um another 3 times. Maybe I'm just tired so my head is funny kine. And it's not MSG. The lady has a hard job with the people In the hood. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Do you guys eat this part too? I ate it not bad has plenty flavor! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Not sure why, but before there were lines of people waiting for a table everyday of the week as soon as foors opened in the morning till after lunch. Nowadays it's always empty. Pho is still good though. Not sure why or what happened as to why it's not busy like before. read more

8|10 Hugh portion & delicious summer rolls. 10|10 Grandma comes taught me how to eat deep fried spring rolls how nice!!! The OG style pho Vietnamese in Chinatown & a local favorite. Love the vibes. read more

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*CASH ONLY* Located right off of River Street, the go to place when u want a hot bowl of pho in ChinatownIf u like the garnishes of bean sprouts, basil, lemon, jalapenos, hot oil and homemade chili oil sauce this place doesnt skimp at all Frequent here so often that the lady knows my order, XL pho with beef and beef ball. 3 sisters know their role, one serves, one busses and the other is at the register and kitchen. Metered street parking or public parking areas down the street. Its been around for a while so its as clean as most chinatown restaurants but food is outstanding, especially with a hangover read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Large Beef and Beef Ball Pho (Meat insai) - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Move to California and all I think of was for when I visit Hawaii and came again to eat this place and it is absolutely amazing. The food vegetables is phenomenal. Love this place always missed my original place. read more

I came to this establishment 3 times in my life. This was my third try. The first time it was years and years ago when the lines were so long. I don't think it's the same owner but I could be mistaken. The second time was a bit near Covid time. The place was dirty and grungy and there was a bad smell inside which made me not want to eat. This time I gave it a third time so that I know if I want to return or not. I'm glad I did. Restaurants always change if there is an inconsistency more than once. I'm still not sure if it is the original owner for the flavor seems a bit changed. The food came out quickly and it was hot. The house chili sauce came with the pho. The summer rolls were decent but I have had better ones elsewhere to be honest. I wanted to try the crispy spring rolls but it was a bit pricey for all of that. It's ok, I'll go back. The service was fast. You sit where you want then the menu is on the table. You can choose what size pho you want. Medium was a lot for me so next time I can go with small. It had a lot of vegetables on the side and I always ask for my sliced onions. The ambiance is a little dark and a little grungy but this time the tables were clean and so was the restaurant. Do mind that it's cash only. I saw that sign and just paid cash. Maybe next time I can ask them for card, but I'm sure it's still cash only. Smart business. lol read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Summer rolls. Politely cut into bite size pieces. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious and not like any other pho restaurants I've been to. In the heart of Chinatown I heard this place is ran by 2 sisters. The special dac biet pho was not on the menu but that's what I ordered. It was huge generous portions and I'm not sure how much it cost but I'm assuming no more than $18/bowl. Believe the reviews; they give out a whole platter of a huge portion of vegetables! They are not greedy! A whole platter of bean sprouts, a whole platter of vinegar onions (which I saw a lot of places charged for which I think is weird since I normally order it for free), lots of lemons, huge platter of basil and my favorite culantro! I love this place! I asked for chili oil and they brought out a small bowl of it. The nuoc bro was only oil but the green onion stems were already put inside the bowl. The flavors were also amazing. read more

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Good pho. Lots of veggies. Meat was good. They close 230 pm. Good service too. Would come again read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on River street across from the river street river they have a number of Pho restaurants in the area. They have very limited street parking, so we lucked out to find one on a Holiday which parking is free. We ordered the spring rolls which was very different from other restaurants the wrapper for the spring roll was not crispy but more chewy and the filling was pretty bland, though they gave a lot of lettuce wraps one for each spring roll as other places would give you way less lettuce wrap then the rolls. The Pho combination comes in 3 sizes small, medium, extra large their Pho is a good size I ordered a medium and could only finish half, it comes with a lot of condiments not like other places which give small portions of condiments. My Pho had lots of steak, tripe,tendon and some meats ball with a lot of noodles. My wife ordered the medium Pho with tendon and it was full of tendon and noodles she couldn't finish her order also. A table of 4 seated near by ordered 2 extra large Combination Pho and summer & Spring rolls an they shared the 2 bowls of Pho and rolls and still had left over Pho to take home. I think we should have ordered an extra large Pho instead of 2 medium Pho because the price difference was only $1.00 more for the extra large Pho then the medium Pho. They have a shared restroom for men and women. read more

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After coming from another pho restaurant, this place has better service and food. They might not speak good English and might come off a little mean, just know they're actually nice and will get what you need with a little patience. Food was reallly good. My husband likes their chili oil and I love their fat oil when we mix it with our pho. Will definitely keep coming back! read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Old school Vietnamese pho place in Honolulu Chinatown. Come for the food, definitely not for the ambiance or even the service. Not known for the service but for the speed that the food comes out. Service is par for the course for the old school style set up. You will not be sorry that you come for the food only. read more

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Today felt like a pho day. My friend always talks about this place (probably cause she lives across the street) but nonetheless decided to give it a go. Got there early probably around 11:30. It was pretty empty. Walked in and the lady point to the left, so I just picked any table to sit at. The two Aunties that work there got their system down. First lady came over and dropped off a pitcher of water, cup of water and napkins and utensils. Second lady comes by and takes my order. I got the medium #6, rare beef, brisket and tendon. Not even a couple of minutes go by and they come back out and drop off my food. Awesome service. The Pho was good. The broth was tasty, I put in all the greens and bean sprouts, added some sirracha and plum sauce - it was winnahs. Will definitely be back again. Please note: they are cash only. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Medium #6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and the food here is excellent! I got an X-large combination Pho and the soup was loaded with everything. A huge mound of bean sprouts and cilantro style leaf (it tastes like cilantro but is actually called culantro) comes as a side. Broth was just the right mix of allspice and other wonderful flavors. This may be the best pho I've had in Hawaii. I also had a Vietnamese iced coffee and it was glorious! This place is located on river street which is always an "adventure" but will gladly come here again. My wife got a BBQ chicken plate as well and the chicken was amazing. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - X-large combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My family and I enjoyed Pho to Chau Vietnamese but especially the service. The aunties here are so kind and welcoming. Portions were large and so ono. Definitely a place locals can enjoy. read more

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Hands down the best pho in Honolulu!!! Bring ziplock to take home abundant veggie green condiments she gives...

I will go out of my way to eat any bowl of pho from this place. If I lived closer to this place I'd be here at least thrice a week, garanz. This place imbues what Chinatown truly is. Bring CASH, say yes to whatever they ask, and the three magical sisters running this establishment will feed your soul with a smile and efficiency that only a few other restaurants can replicate. Come often enough and your order will be coming out to you before you can do that second scoot we all do with our chairs when first settling in at our tables. Y'all know what I'm talking about. I usually start my journey through Chinatown here and wander and weave my way back through to get whatever my intentions were. Tell everyone you know about this place. Eat here as often as you can. Places like this are disappearing from our food landscapes. Your dollar is your vote. read more

Foods came out before you can blink. Very fast but then again today was raining cats & dogs & not a lot of customers when I sat down. Very delish. Prices are good . But their x large for $13.99 is pretty much the large at many other pho places. They only take CASH. Lucky I had some on me. I usually don't carry cash lol. read more

this place the veggies so good Pho is the best on Oahu worth the u we ride this says a lot since i'm from San Jose Cali read more

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Where to begin with this restaurant...in the past for many years, on every visit, I would come here at least once for the Pho and two for the interesting way of this place is run. If you read other reviews, you will get a sense of what it is. The last trip I came here was 6 years ago so I wanted to see how the restaurant and the staffs were. They didn't disappoint at all, although years had gone by, the woman (manager/co manager) who alway took your order with a demanding voice (and I meant this in the nicest way) brought out the food looked the same. She didn't disappoint and I was glad to see her still healthy and barely aged. The other sister who cleaned up was more welcoming and we spoke a little bit. The Pho was still good with a big plate of vegetables which we loved. They are very generous in the foods and quantity here. Price is still cheaper than Pho Saigon (see my other review). The small size bowl is well, small for a kid. wife ordered it and we didn't expect it at all. Our Medium size is a typical small at other restaurants. I didn't remember how it was years ago but make sure to order M or L only. read more

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*CASH ONLY* . Great place if you're in chinatown and craving a bowl of tasty, savory, stinky pho from a local shop. . My COMFORT PHO SPOT. I've happily been a regular for years. (: The ladies here have a phenomenal memory. Wayy back after my first visit -- w/ a 2 week interval -- they remembered me and my order -- so cool! -- however, *disclaimer* I only ever crave the same type of pho so it's a easy win. Lol. . cheers! read more

There is a reason why I have been coming here for 30 years, and their pho is the one that I judge all other bowls of pho. You are not coming here for the ambience. You are coming here for a quick, delicious, and satisfying bowl of pho served by an efficient trio of Vietnamese aunties. If you are not familiar with this Chinatown hole-in-the-wall, here is a rundown of your experience. When you arrive, wait inside the door until Aunty #1 acknowledges you, and then lift your fingers to indicate how many people are in your party. She will then point at the table you need to go to. Once seated, take a look at the menu on the table, and get ready to order since Aunty #2 will be there with a quickness to take your order. She will be pretty brusque, but very accommodating when it comes to customizations like asking for extra noodles, less noodles, beansprouts cooked, no cilantro, etc. Just be very clear when speaking, and accept the fact that she will probably be looking at you like you crawled out from the gutter. Take your choice from small, medium, or extra-large bowls, and you should note that small bowls are pretty darn small. If you have any sort of appetite, go for the medium or extra-large since they are only a dollar more respectively. Keep in mind that if you are vegan or vegetarian, your only option will be the vegetable spring rolls since all of pho broth is beef based, and there are no vegetable rice dishes. After your place your order, Aunty #1 and #2 will be back with water, any drinks you ordered, and a metric ton of bean sprouts, Thai basil, culantro, lime, and chili oil. Seriously, if you are a pho condiment and veggie lover like me, you will be in heaven. Your pho will come out quickly and be piping hot! Enjoy it, and get ready to start craving it once you leave :D Now that you are all done, head over to the cashier counter where Aunty #3 will let you know the damage. Have cash ready since they do not accept credit cards. There you go, now you are ready for some of the best pho you will ever have! read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Pho tai with rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The one place I know give you generous portion of herbs n everything to compliment your pho. And they always remember what you ordered last time. read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Combination Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Spring rolls: oooooooh i needed this. You gotta come thru to get this, it's bite sized and crispy to the bown. Comes with noodles and the lettuce wrap Pho: solid pho. I liked it. It also had scallion which i was not used to but it actually made it better. Cash only, parking is a but tough, but it works. Bathroom seems to be in the back so you have to ask them. They have hot tea for free. read more

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Hot,flavorful soup! Price decent and quick service Thank you! Definitely be back soon read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I remember pre-covid days, I would always see a long outside the restaurant, full of eager customers waiting to get in. I was fortunate to dine in here a couple of times years ago. Apparently, there was a video on YouTube raving about this place and my sister saw it and really wanted to try here. Parking is tough here. It's in Chinatown so if you're lucky, you'll find a spot in front or near the restaurant. Otherwise you'll have to park in any available stall and walk over. When we got here, the server/ hostess was standoffish to us. They weren't friendly and told us to just sit over there and pointed at a table. They didn't have any lines outside. There was maybe 2 other tables in there besides our party of 4. The menu is on the table, right under the table glass, so you do have to maneuver a little bit to read the menu for larger parties. The server told us the cook will come out to take our order. Strange to have a cook take our order, but ok. It was weird that as soon as we ordered, the server suddenly became extra nice to us. Like she changed her whole demeanor to our table. We all ordered the combination pho and got an order of spring rolls. The server brought out large dishes of bean sprouts and veggies and sauces for the pho. The spread was looking real good. The spring rolls were interesting. I was expecting the smooth, golden spring rolls that are usually served, but this was different. I've never had spring rolls fried to look like that before? It was fried with rice wrapper so maybe that's why it was translucent in appearance and lumpy. It was surprisingly crispy and stuffed with meat. Honestly, the best part of the meal. Next was the pho. When the pho came out, I was amazed by how big the portions were and it looked amazing. I was so excited to try it and compare it to what I had years ago. It's really sad to say that the quality and taste has gone down. The broth had zero flavor, it was like eating noodles and meat in plain hot water. After several squeezes of oyster sauce, a splash of fish sauce, and some chili oil, it finally started to taste like something. However, it still left a tasteless taste in my mouth after eating. I thought it was just me who couldn't taste anything, but then my sisters boyfriend asked if we could taste the broth and all of us agreed it had zero flavor. It's such a shame because it looked so good. After reading the other reviews though, there were several that mentioned the broth also had no flavor, and some that mentioned it was full of flavor. Perhaps we just came on a really bad day where the cook ran out of spices and salt. We came out smelling like we ate an amazing bowl of pho, but that was it, just a nice pho smell lingering on our clothes. read more

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Felt nostalgic to come here as this was the spot back in the day for big bowl of pho. I wanted to try this place out in hopes that they might have revived without me knowing, but unfortunately the pho broth was lackluster. Presentation wise though they are so heavy handed with all the fresh veggies, jalapenos & condiments fixings that this is truly how I remembered how pho should be served! Photos from other reviews are legit! Taste wise I was extremely disappointed as the broth lacked flavor or depth and really nothing to rave about.. not to mention this place needs an extreme face lift as everything is still stuck in the 90s and not the cleanest, so I was a bit skeptical. Price wise for the amount of food you get the cost wasn't bad, but I just couldn't get over the cleanliness and flavors. While the owners are still the same and super sweet the exclusive taste of the amazing pho flavors is a memory of the past. If they ever give their shop a face lift and bring back the old taste of pho.. I'll definitely be back, but until then this unfortunately will be my last visit.. read more

OMG talk about a hidden gem. Warning don't eat here if you like to eat from "regular" "just ok" pho places. This place will ruin it for you. Their broth is just perfection, so much flavor yet light and clean. My friend recommended I taste it before i add anything to it and I'm gladd I did. It was great by itself. I normally add lots of sauce and stuff to my soup and all I added here was a little bit of chili oil and a squirter of hoison. Even my 6yo who never eats pho ate almost all his food. It is a little hole in the wall and prepare to street park. Staff their is super nice and cheerful. They saw my son and brought us extra bowl and fork and even a scissors to cut his noodles to make it easier to eat. I was very impressed. It was a bit hard to order as they speak really fast and use lingo like "u like cold" which means they leave ur meat seperate. I accidently panicked and said hot and so my meat was cooked by the time it got to me. They give lots of veggies too. I was lucky I was with people who were regulars so they explained it to me after. You can also do to go 9rders and they put the soap and broth and everything seperate I wish the combination pho on the menu but I think they do youj ust have to ask. Personally I didn't really like their summer rolls. It was kind of plain and they add something to the sauce so it looses the peanut flavor. The spring rolls were pretty good though. The thai tea I'd on point and I didn't try the Thai coffee buy it looked strong. Like that small cup would put hair on your chest. read more

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According to our friend, this used to be the hottest pho place decades ago. Same aunties trucking along today. Very brusque and efficient. Cash only so check the prices and be ready before heading over. Street parking can be tough, we usually use Marin tower for Chinatown if you don't mind walking. Straight up good food. Unique rich pho broth, fresh vegetables, tasty sauces, and big servings. Best melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef tendon that I've had at a pho restaurant. Spring rolls are fried super crispy with bubbly wrappers, and served with all the lettuce wrap ingredients. We were also served hairs - more than once. Found a hair inside a spring roll, must have made it's way into the filling. Found a hair in the vegatables. Bit of a put-off the first time, pretty unappetizing the second. This is in addition to the entire place looking very dirty, stained, and sticky, which may just be a symptom of having a restaurant in a Chinatown building that has endured years of neglect. Either way, we probably won't return on our own. read more

This place is definitely a "hole in the wall" status. It's rundown and no ambiance but you're not here for that. When you come in, one of the ladies will point to a table for you to sit down. I think I saw only three people working there so ordering takes a bit but once you do order it comes out lightening fast. The food is fresh. The sides are fresh. The price is perfect for the portion. I was asked if I wanted cooked or raw steak slices and bean sprouts. They didn't have vinegar onions but they gave me onions and lime. The broth is definitely more authentic to Vietnam- it's extremely clear and clean tasting. It's a beautiful bowl of pho but not the best I've ever tasted. I would go back if near the area! I've seen the reviews about the staff being mean but honestly they're just Viet lol they're trying to do their job well and get your food to you, hot and delicious. **cash only **opens at 9:30AM (google says 10, Yelp says 8:30 both wrong!) read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Come here for lunch last week on the recommendation of a friend's friend who has been here and raved about. I must agree it was delicious and one of the enjoyable meals in Honolulu. Clean and clear soup with al rice noodles. Done right and yummy! We ordered the x-large #10 pho (rare steak, well cooked flank, tendon, tripe) and deep fried spring rolls to share. The beef noodle soup bowls comes in 3 sizes: X-large @ $10.99 Medium @ $9.99 Regular @$8.99 Plus a generous side dish of fresh herbs, spouts and lime. The spring rolls were stuffed with minced pork, crab meat, shrimp and mushrooms wrapped in rice wrap and then deep fried until golden brown. They came piping hot and you can eat the springs rolls straight or wrap it in lettuce and vermicelli noodles and dipped in fish sauce. I enjoyed my lunch immensely! This is the only Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown with a line up. We arrived at 1:00pm waited 20 mins outside. In regards to service, 2 ladies were running the restaurant (cleaning the tables, taking orders and serving). Not much friendly talk when they are busy-just efficient and direct. When the crowd left by 2pm, I had a chat with the lady that served us and she was friendly, smiling and told us they have been in business for 31 years. I also notice they had a regular locals as the table next to us said "we'll have our regular order", the lady nodded her head and took off. The decor is old style from the 70's and loved it. Can't find these type anymore. read more

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Great value but I'm not sure if this is somewhere I would come back to. Nothing wrong with our experience but the flavors didn't hit for us. There is usually a line to get in so we were surprised to see a few open tables. We sat down and had to wait a little bit before we could order - the lady giving us water and utensils couldn't take any orders - so we awkwardly waited to see if someone would come. Eventually we got our orders in and the food came out really fast. Broth had a lighter salty flavor and I put in my regular sauce condiments: hoisin and siracha. I also tried the chili oil but there wasn't too much kick so I probably could have added more. To me the noodles were the best part (the standard plate of beans sprouts, basil, lemon, etc also came with our meal) but the broth was just not my favorite. Price was great and parking options are good with the municipal lots having a $3 max ($.50 per half hour) on the weekends. I like the Chinatown Municipal lot (Hale Pauahi) - entrance is on Beretania St., makai of the cultural plaza. (Pauahi St entrance was closed when we went on a Saturday) read more

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=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE With so much competition for pho in Chinatown, Pho To-Chau holds its own well based on the taste alone and is recommended for friends and family! === 2. FOOD An extra-large #12: ($10 including tax): with beef flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe on a bed a noodles in most importantly, a soup base that seems to be less salty / with less MSG than others - they either held back on it or truly cooked the soup with bones. You're in for a treat on any day with pho like this! === 3. SERVICE There always seems to be one lady who takes your order, serves your pho and water (or drinks), and later on, takes your cash. (Note: the place only takes cash - no card/phone payments.) Despite the busyness of the place, she is typically fast and the food doesn't take long to come. === 4. ATMOSPHERE It's fairly sizeable as hole-in-the-walls go with plenty of tables, even for groups as large as 6 and possibly 8. However, you're far from Cleansville and the decor looks like it may have been first installed in the 70's or 80's so be prepped to keep your hands and legs close to yourself when dining in or be prepped to do takeout! read more

Pho To-Chau Vietnamese Restaurant - #12: beef flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe in soup - yum! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have not been to this location in over 30 years and I have to say it was very disappointing. First of all the broth was very lightly flavored and boring. I can make better broth myself at home. The meat was a bit tough. Overall the Pho was not very good, yet they have the nerve to charge $13.99 for extra large bowl of Pho, by most standards is equal to a large at other average Pho shops and did not have much rice noodle. The small size Pho is very small and could be consumed by children yet it's $10.99. The staff is okay no complaints but be warned they do not accept credit cards, only cash. You're probably wondering why I went here in the first place? The truth is I don't try enough different Pho shops and I feel like I might be missing out so now I'm making it a point to explore more and try other shops instead of always going to my favorite shop. Due to the popularity of Vietnamese food internationally I think it's important to try all the competition because after all competition is what brings better products and prices. Hard to believe a bowl of pho in Vietnam is about three bucks but here in Hawaii it's averaging around 14 bucks. By the way, free metered parking in China Town on Sundays. read more

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