Been wanting to try Vietnamese food that wasn't Pho or Bahn Mi…read more Got the beef salad and for someone who doesn't eat rabbit food, I gotta admit it was good. The dressing was really good. You already know the beef was good or it wouldn't get a good review from me. Got the spring rolls which was nice and hot. Wrapped the spring roll, noodles and the carrot & daikon with the lettuce and dipped it into the sauce. Winnahs. For the main entrees got the crispy fried noodles with seafood. It's like the Vietnamese version of Chinese seafood with cake noodles. Very crunchy and tasty. Lots of seafood. The other entree was the combo sizling plate. Yes, the plate was sizling. The plate had pate, sausage, meatball, beef and a fried egg. I've never tasted anything like that before. It's not the usual taste that you're accustomed to but i enjoyed it. I thought it was good. Both entrees and the salad are good serving size. I like the spring rolls and wish had more but that's just me. The service is excellent even though it was pretty busy. The waiter apologized for being late but it was quite understandable. He's so polite. The lady who might be the owner was very pleasant and personable. It was a very good experience. The only thing that might be a slight problem like any other restaurant on Kapahulu is parking.

Place seem clean and nice . Good service . Attentive staffs and polite . 4*…read more Order a pho and spring roll . Taste decent . Pho broth ok not enough meat flavor . Meat ball and slice steak very little quantity. Spring roll slightly oily inside . 3*

While visiting Waikiki, we craved for Vietnamese cruisine. We discovered Ribs and Broth, and it…read morequickly became one of our favorite places to eat. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and comforting. We tried several dishes and every one of them was delicious. The Oxtail Pho and Steak Tendon Pho were so clean and flavorful that you can actually drink the soup straight from the bowl. The dry egg noodles with seafood and BBQ pork were perfectly seasoned, and the grilled pork and chicken bánh mì had amazing flavor with fresh, crispy bread. We also loved the appetizers -- the fresh spring rolls were light and refreshing, and the crispy egg rolls were perfectly crunchy which I love because one of the ingredients is taro roots. The vermicelli noodles with short ribs and eEgg rolls were another standout dish-I requested to substitute with short ribs with the BBQ pork and the chef was happily accommodated it. The service was warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we came back three days in a row during our stay -- that alone says how good the food is! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic and satisfying Vietnamese food in Waikiki.

Ordered the stir fried vegetable with egg noodle and charged an extra $8 for 5 small pieces of…read moreshrimp while standing, waiting over 30 minutes for our takeout on a Friday night. Noodles were not well cooked, too salty and looked like a sorry mess for what we paid for. I can't say anything about their other items in the menu, but the stir fry was not worth it and customers should steer clear of this item. Definitely could have spent my money somewhere else.

It's a family operated restaurant and the staff knows our names. The food is very tasty,…read moreconsistent, and reasonable. Going there is like going to my relatives house. Dishes come with a smile. What more can I ask for?

Saigon is probably my favorite Vietnamese restaurant on the island. We have been coming here for…read moreover ten years. It is family owned; I think the husband and wife team works the front. The service is consistently very friendly with a smile and efficient. The restaurant is small, but very clean and neat. They even serve this filtered water from a fancy machine; there is a poster of an ad of the machine. The food is authentic and super delicious; the pho broth is the best that I have tasted, very clean and no msg (at least I can't tell). We have tried a lot of the menu items throughout the years; our favorites are: - combination pho - rare steak and meatballs pho - oxtails soup/pho - grilled pork chop rice - crispy spring rolls - summer rolls - beef salad (my wife's favorite, she orders it every time) - roasted pork and lemon grass chicken banh mi sandwiches - roasted pork and spring roll vermicelli bowl - the special combo wrap (very tasty but you have to wrap it yourself; some may think it is fun, but I am lazy and prefer to have it made and ready to eat) The prices are very reasonable, they haven't raised the prices much even when the food cost keeps going up. I believe they have some deserts, but we have never tried any, because their portion sizes are generous and we're usually too full to think about deserts. Park is s street parking, but we usually park in the municipal lot across the street. The rate is very reasonable, a couple dollars for a couple of hours. It is credit card only; there is no parking attendant, you pay using the paid machines in the middle of the lot or at the gates. I hope you will give Saigon a try, I think you will love it too.

Food is really good. But with the cost of food rising, it is a pretty penny to eat there…read more But as I said earlier at least the food is very good A bowl or pho is about 25.00. Sprng rolls are 24.00. They will be moving soon to a new location I hope to have lots of parking in their new location. Go and try it.But like I said, make sure you're all ready to spend some money. Thank you pho Saigon for a tasty lunch

I've been coming here for years. Great authentic Vietnamese food and consistently good every time…read more The vermicelli noodle dishes are always solid whether you get chicken, shrimp, spring rolls, or my personal favorite, the marinated pork. The pho has really good depth of flavor without being overly sweet like some other places, and they're one of the few spots around that serves oxtail pho. The bánh mì is excellent too. They bake their bread fresh daily in-house, and you can taste the difference. There's a small parking lot in the back that fits about eight cars, otherwise you can usually find street parking along Kapahulu Ave. Happy eating!! 46

We waited about 45min during peak lunch hours on a weekend. The restaurant is small so there is…read morelimited seating. I would suggest getting takeout for larger parties. Since the server took our order at the door by the time we were seated the food was ready. The drinks and food were delicious, nothing to complain about and service was quick. Prices are decent especially in the Ala Moana area where everything is expensive. They validate parking so don't forget to do that before you leave.

This place is really small but thankfully it was not too busy during lunch time and we were able to…read moreget seated right away. Pate appetizer is delicious here. The bread is perfectly toasted and the pate is creamy. Definitely a must try item here. The dry noodles with crispy pork were pretty good. It came with a flavorful side of soup and the noodles were well seasoned. The crispy pork had a nice crunch but the meat was a little dry for my liking. Good spot to get a quick bite with no frills.

In my opinion, the best comfort food comes from family-run and operated, hole-in-the-wall eateries…read moreand Aloha Vietnamese supports my views. This dinner-only, late-night joint is appropriately named because they are serving food with Aloha. You can taste the love in every bite! They open from 5 to 12 pm. This is GREAT because we often search for yummy take-out later in the evening, especially on weekends. When the day gets away from you, you don't feel like cooking, and every place is closing the kitchen, Aloha Vietnamese is still serving a full menu of delicious dishes.  We love that! And, we've loved everything we've tried so far. It's a small establishment that specializes in take-out.  They have an extensive selection and I'm especially pleased with their many vegetarian/pescatarian options. So far, we've tried the vegetarian spring rolls which were crispy and very full of fillings and flavor; the shrimp summer rolls were HUGE and served with a peanut sauce; and the tofu pad thai which was cooked perfectly. My husband loves a Vietnamese crab soup or bun rieu.  Their soup is full of large-sized shrimp, tofu, and veggies.  And they include the sauces without you having to ask!  A heaping serving of fresh veggies is included to add to the soup--just like in a sit-down restaurant.  Hubby was very happy and is excited he can get his favorite noodle soup if he has a late-night craving. I adore a vermicelli bowl. This could possibly be the BEST lemongrass tofu vermicelli I've had (and I've had lots!).  They are super generous with the lemongrass and the tofu is flash fried before being sautéed in the fragrant sauce.  Seriously, so ONO!  The noodles were cooked well, not soggy at all.  And, the veggies were very fresh, bright and crispy.  I was delighted with this dish and am very excited I can get my favorite vermicelli bowl when I have a late-night craving. When I say this place is family-run, I mean it.  The owner Quy is so friendly and always greets us warmly.  I think his wife and mom do the cooking.  It's like you pay a visit to friends and pick up food they've cooked in their home kitchen.  We can tell they've made these dishes for their family for years.  And now it feels like we are part of their Ohana as we enjoy their family recipes in the comfort of our home.  Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that their servings are very substantial.  We sometimes get the pad thai and split it into a couple lunches for later.  This place would be great to pick potluck dishes or a family dinner, too.  They are located in the complex next to Savers on King Street (Diamond Head side).  Free parking in the lot, and there is also parking on both sides of King Street. Aloha Vietnamese is just really good people serving really great food.  There is really NO good reason to not give them a try and give them some Aloha.

Hands down one of the best Vietnamese food I've had in HI. Don't let the place fool you...ordered…read moretheir Bun Bo Hue, Fried Banana and Fresh Spring Rolls. Bun Bo Hue was very memorable and delicious! The service was great! Whenever we are back, we will add this place to our list of must stops to eat !

We live a block from here and have been coming for years. Glad to see they recently freshened up…read morethe interior with new paint and furniture. It's brighter and more welcoming while still keeping its neighborhood charm. Solid, comforting Vietnamese food with generous portions and classic flavors done right. The beef pho hits the spot with a clear, aromatic broth that's not too sweet, and generous portions of tender beef. Exactly what you want when you're craving something warm and satisfying. The grilled pork chops had a nice depth of flavor from the fish sauce marinade, though they were a bit overcooked and slightly dry. The shrimp and pork plate, however, was spot on. The shrimp were juicy with a nice snap, and the pork was thinly sliced with good flavor. The beef spring rolls were hearty, with a good meat-to-vermicelli ratio. FYI, they use beef broth in their chicken pho. Service is friendly and efficient from the husband-and-wife owners. I love supporting these types mom-and-pop businesses. They are the backbone of a community. The overall vibe is a friendly neighborhood spot you can count on for a good, comforting meal. It's not fancy, but it's reliable, filling, and satisfying. Parking right in front is a plus. Happy Eating!! 21

Solid choice for Pho. After getting caught in the Kona low, we were looking to have some good soup…read more They were friendly and attentive. The nephew said he had the best Thai tea he's ever had. Extra points for giving us all of the fixings without having to ask.

The weather truly has been playing weird in February. We go from rain to sunny, and all of a…read moresudden, windy...and yet, it somehow feels cold today. Which...it did lead me to a place in town that I have been contemplating on last couple years, Pho Kapahulu. I came into this with curious expectations, and yet...the place truly delivered. The workers were very friendly and accommodating with the choices to pick on the menu, but, because it has been a somewhat cold day in recent weeks, I went with a direction that made the most sense in this, and got the Oxtail Pho. I gotta be honest, for what I got for $19, it was worth it. They definitely gave me a good amount of Oxtail, which is a plus. And, it was super filling considering it was a nice portion for lunch. All in all though, the experience was great. I liked it. I highly recommend coming here if you want to check out something interesting for Vietnamese food in the Kapahulu area. Maybe next time, I'll hope to come and try something different there, like one of their rice plates, maybe the Bahn Mi...there's a lot of possibilities to go on with this. 10/10

On a Sunday, street parking is hard to come by. Business is located on corner of building. They…read morewere not busy when we got there. Decor was nice. Employee recommended certain dishes. Our order was imperial spring roll, banana roll, curry with rice, and pho.