We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super popular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation. read more

Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025, i believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food! read more

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My coworker treated me to lunch at Pig and the Lady, and honestly--the food quality is just as amazing as I remember. The prices have gone up a bit, but let's be real... that's expected these days. I got the pho (of course), and it's still top tier--definitely one of my all-time favorites. My coworker had the bánh mì and loved it too! Service was on point, and the overall vibe is still great. Highly recommend checking it out if you're ever in the downtown area. read more

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Some of the best pho I've had in the continental US. Seriously rich broth, overall well packaged with tender meats, vegetables, and noodles. Everyone sitting around us was ordering the friend chicken, which we ordered as well, and it is a must-have app. The place would be great for a date or with friends or family. read more

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Came in on a Saturday no reservations sat on bar. Good service and soup came out hot. M Beef was tender and not too Salty . Location was in a good spot andove was because of costs. Liquor was served in a courteous way. read more

The Pig & The Lady - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quick review on this one, since we only had a little time to kill before heading to the movies. My friend had recommended this place because of something he had seen online, and made it point to at least try it out during our vacation. Small wait because we didn't make a reservation, but were sat after about 20 min. I need to point out, the moment we were sat at the bar, the bartender/waitress was the most engaging person. She was so excited to have us there, and so ready to converse about different things, but mainly to help us with our dining choices. I ate a little lighter, and went with the Hamachi Crudo, which was absolutely fresh, physically beautiful, and exploded with an array of flavors. HIGHLY recommend!! We then ordered the Chicken Wings, which according to the bartender, this establishment is known for them. Two, very large wings, crispy skin, succulent meat, with a light sauce that complimented the chicken wonderfully. I can see why they are known for these. Another HIGHLY recommend! read more

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I made sure to have this as my first stop in Hawaii after seeing so many good reviews and hype. I made the reservation 3 weeks in advance. I'm from LA and grew up eating Vietnamese food in the SGV and OC, so my expectation is pretty high. We had the Banh mi dip, pho, fried chicken wings, and a miso bloody mary. The banh mi dip is decent. I wished they added more pickled carrots and radish. The pho was okay as welI can taste the fresh ingredients in the pho and i think they added lime zest in the broth too. Our favorite was the fried chicken wings. The flavors of the miso bloody mary complements the pho really well. The place is casual and service is casual as well. We lost our server in middle of us ordering.. Make sure to check out the restroom on the first floor before leaving, the throne is disco themed. read more

The Pig & The Lady - banh mi Pho French Dip - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I took my Mom to eat here one last time before they move to their new location in Kaimuki. finally decided to try them; especially, since they're gonna be moving. I recommend getting their fried chicken wings, grilled oysters with butter sauce, and the kurobuta pork collar. Food is always good, everything was made to perfection. Outstanding service and very fun, lively atmosphere. Looking forward to the Kaimuki location, it's worth the long drive. read more

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The food at the Pig & The Lady was top notch, mostly. The Smashed Cucumber, the Big Eye Tataki Toast, Le Fried Chicken Wings, rice with a fried egg, and the P&L Soft Swerve Swirl were all incredible. Unfortunately, the Viet Style " Gilda" Pintxo, the Burmese Green Tea Papaya salad, and Pho 75 Dac Biet were not. The ambience was busy and lively, and you must check out the bathroom while you are there! The service, however, was awful. When I asked if the tea was caffeinated, her response was, "It's tea", as if non-caffeineted doesn't exists. They brought out a main course with the appetizers, forgot a spoon for the pho until after it was delivered, and in general, our waitress was short and unfriendly. A restaurant with this reputation and higher than average price point should have better service and more consistency in food quality. With all that being said, the wings and soft serve are absolute standouts, and a must of you go! read more

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We snatched a res for lunch at the pig & the lady and had a good time! The vibe inside was cozy and warm. Our host and server were nice and friendly. Parking in chinatown can be hard to find but we were lucky to find street parking near by. The food offerings were creative Vietnamese fusion and best served family style. We got: - Papaya salad 4/5 super light and refreshing and love all the ingredients you wouldn't typically find in papaya salad (aburage tofu and mango) together. although i did enjoy this, i felt like it needed more sourness and missing something pungent. definitely not a typical papaya salad if you are expecting that - Le's fried chicken wings 4.5/5 this was great! viet fish sauce wings vibes - Bo Luc Lac 4/5 this was good but nothing special, i did enjoy the watercress salad - Steak garlic noodles 3.5/5 this was just okay for me but others in my group enjoyed it. Overall, the menu items are very exciting and innovative. I would come back to try other items! 4/5 read more

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Got to dine here one last time before their move toward Kaimuki. My bf is vegetarian and it was his birthday dinner so we stuck to a vegetarian menu. I was impressed with all their flavors, as usual. A hidden gem is their side order of cabbage. Delicious and tender on a puréed egg yolk base. We sat at the counter and had a good time watching the kitchen prep appetizers and desserts. Staff were friendly. It was a busy night so our server was a bit slow in getting to us on numerous occasions which is partly the reason for the 4 stars. Hopefully the new venue will allow for better flow and an easier time for staff. Overall we had a great time and a great meal. Thank you! read more

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Worth the hype! Our last meal in Hawaii was at The Pig & The Lady, and it totally lived up to all the buzz. My husband had the French Dip Banh Mi and said it was one of the best beef banh mis he's ever had. He added the pho noodles for the full experience and loved the combo. I ordered the Hunan Fried Rice, which was solid -- but the real standout for me was the side pho. I still can't stop thinking about that broth! Service was kind, the vibe was relaxed, and our server gave great recs (shoutout to Justice). We got there right at opening, and if you don't have a reservation, that's the move. read more

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Quick experience but 5*. Just sat at the bar for a beverage and dessert. We ate dinner elsewhere. Definitely want to return for the full experience! I had the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and the Dark Chocolate Cremeaux for dessert. Both were excellent. The cremeaux was smooth, loved the dried strawberry compote and other different textures/flavors. The decor was very 5*. Lots of fun decorations. I could tell tell the bathroom was one of their favorite decors: Kurt Russell in Big Trouble In Little China. He has apparently visited too. Huge Chef's Table. Very nice bar. Lots of space. Definitely try to make a reservation. Let me know what you think!? read more

The Pig & The Lady - Dark Chocolate Cremeaux - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Was in town for a week and was glad to be able to secure a table for 6 here! This place isn't just hype because good food does accompany it. Love that the menu changes through the seasons and wish I was there now to try what is new. They're downtown location was a bit tough to find parking, but now at their new spot it seems to be a lot better. Definitely recommend also getting a cocktail with your meal as they are very unique and flavorful. Staff is super friendly and fun as well. Definitely keeps the vibes going and going throughout your meal. read more

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Final Thoughts: - Previous 2 experiences: 4.82/5 - This experience: 2.35/5 Had this been the last 2 experiences, this place would have gotten a solid 5 star. It's a two star this time...but I genuinely don't think that this is their baseline. Their food and my experience have been amazing before. We came back again after a few years because it was such an amazing experience then that we wanted to have that again. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed this time. Food: Burmese Tea Green Papaya Salad: 3.4/5 The flavor of this dish is very nutty, salty, slightly bitter, and tart. Sweetness is something that I wished this dish had more of. A lot of that sweetness came from the dates, but there's only a few pieces of everything in this dish. Perhaps adding a little more sweetness to it and decreasing some of the tartness would better balance out this dish. Texture wise - amazing. I loved the different components to this dish and they worked well together. They nicely separate the items and then they will mix it for you at the table. Le Fried Chicken Wings: 4.1/5 We've gotten the chicken every time and I believe this dish is still quite good. Hasn't failed us yet. The chicken is hot and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They have this pickle that works really nicely with the rest of the dish. Their fish sauce that comes with the dish is very flavorful and makes the dish for me. It's a thick sauce that has the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and umami from the fish sauce. I recommend eating this with rice, even though it may just be an appetizer. Phở 75: 4.3/5 My favorite dish here today. We've gotten this every time that we've come here and it hasn't disappointed yet either. The flavor of the broth has this very nice umami flavor. For the meat, it's super tender. The meat on the bone just kind of falls off and I really enjoyed that. Personal preference for me is the thicker cut of noodles (bánh phở tươi) and this is what they provide. These noodles were just slightly overdone for me. Not too much of a bite, but it wasn't the biggest concern. Summer Vongole Linguine: 3.0/5 One of their newer dishes that we tried. This was the last dish to come out and perhaps they were so pressed for time that this dish was haphazardly pieced together. The pasta was quite underdone and had too much of a bite for me. Clams were good. Sauce was nice. It seemed like a rich sauce, but overall, it felt light. I prefer a thicker sauce though. It seemed very watery. The tomatoes are actually quite sweet, so it gives the dish some of that flavor. Note: 1. They change their menu items from time to time. 2. Highly recommend to make reservations in advance. They allow you to do this weeks/months in advance on their website. --------- Quality: Passable Their quality seems to have decreased from the previous two times. I can't say that everything was amazing. It was passable, but I was just really hoping to get the food and experience that I was previously presented with. Price: Higher end prices This place is quite expensive. By that, I mean it costs more than your average $20 meal. To put this into perspective, the chicken wing were $19. This leans more on the high-end dining experience because the prices range from $20 to $40 depending on what you get. Our total today was $145 for 4 people. Service: Note the wait/sitting time The service really isn't the concern here. It's the wait time. Instead of a consistent flow of people eating and then leaving, it was a room of people sitting there and waiting on their food all at once. We were told that since we were "almost done with the appetizer, that the chef would only then be notified to start preparing our main dish..." Note for us next time is to let them know that we would like all of our food to come out consistently. Sitting time was well over 50 minutes. Or perhaps this was just a way to buy them more time because we were notified about 30 minutes later that the kitchen is backed up. Probably would've been better to start off with that statement because I understand how food service works. Other than that, our waiter was quite nice and checked up on us often. Ambiance: Dim lit and Good vibes here only The place is dimly lit and its quite a cozy area inside. There are a fair amount of tables, but honestly doesn't seem like enough when there's a crowd. A lot of us were just sitting there talking with our respective parties while we collectively waited for the food. Location/Parking: Negative stars This place is located within the Chinatown area. The restaurants here are typically very small because of the limited space and land in general. Parking is available at a cost. There is a parking lot close to there, but you'll have to walk a little bit and you must pay for that parking spot. We opted to uber there this time, but the previous times that we have been there, we paid $20 for parking. Not ideal, but that's the usual here. read more

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The Pig and the Lady is a standout --fun atmosphere, amazing food, and truly thoughtful service. I have some dietary restrictions, and the staff went above and beyond by bringing out a custom menu with allergy-friendly suggestions straight from the chef. We came during the summer menu and everything we tried was excellent: * The highball with candied ginger was bright, zesty, and perfectly balanced * Oysters were super fresh, and the mignonette had a unique chili kick that made them unforgettable * The bao was flavorful and perfectly soft * Pho 75 was incredible--my friend said it was the best pho he's ever had thanks to the rich, layered broth * The chicken leg was juicy, citrusy, and a generous portion * The kanpachi was another highlight--my friend called it the best sashimi he's ever had Would absolutely return again and again. We even got lucky with parking in Chinatown this time, which made the whole experience even smoother. Highly recommend! read more

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Got quite lucky- came at 12p and were among the last seated at the bar as a walk in- whew! It was packedddd and after we sat, there was a line ._. Service: -the bartender, host, servers were all great! Friendly, prompt, checked in a helpful amount! Food: -garlic noodle mushroom poached egg: SO YUMMMY, I'd come back for this!! The noodles are really good, chewy and well cooked. The ratio of items too was good, so each bite could be full. I think the only extra I'd ask for is cilantro! -French dip pho sandwich: the bread was delicious and warm and crispy! The meat was delicious as well, I wish there was a little more pickled stuff but that might be my want for a banh mi. Solid!! Drink: -Vietnamese iced coffee: WORTH IT! overall: Would come back for the garlic noodles and to try other things. Also... the bathroom actually is epic, I get it now read more

I understand the hype and lines now! We got there at 5:30 right when they opened and there was already about 3 groups waiting. We promptly got seated though, the two of us. The staff were very friendly and attentive firstly, the inside was clean with nice ambient lighting and beautifully decorated. We ordered drinks and they were all great. No complaints there and very unique to them. They also paired great with the food. We opted just for two appetizers instead of full meals and were glad we did. They were to die for. Both dishes! The fish melted in our mouth, bursting with flavor. Same with the lamb. Everything was seasoned fantastically and flavors all complimented each other. It's a little pricey but for the freshness and unique style it's definitely worth checking out! I'm excited to try the winter menu. read more

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A little hard to find but nice you find it you will Come back. Great service and great food. We sat at the bar so we enjoyed the show watching the chef prepare dishes . Crispy pork spring rolls with a slightly spicy sauce to start and then a delicious dipping pork belly bah-me sandwich made a great meal. So fresh and delicious flavors. The bathroom is psychedelic experience , shrine to Kurt Russell . Great lunch place in Chinatown read more

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We had such a great meal here.... if you plan on visiting definitely book a reservation well in advance as it fills up fast. We had a few rounds of their specialty cocktails which were all very well done. As tourists on vacation, we ordered a wide array of things to taste: Banh Xeo, conceptually like a tasty seafood pancake that you break apart and eat with lettuce wrap. Prawn toast, similar to shrimp toast but the texture was more biscuit-like. The curry-like sauce was great to sop up. Cumin beef, full of flavor and one of our favorites of the night. LE (Laotian) Fried Chicken, super crispy and tasty, I love this Kurobuta Pork Chop Lagu, a pork rag that was flavorful with fat pasta noodles, I wish we had ordered two of these. I dearly wish I could eat here every week, and fully looking forward to my next visit to book a table again. read more

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One of my best restaurant in Hawaii!! Every time we enjoyed what we had Lunch and Dinner. Dinner can be fancy but lunch would be perfect for casual dinning but yet experiencing their best chef quality! We already booked next one in 3 weeks!! Looking forward to it! read more

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This place is always busy. Luckily they take rez so I highly recommend otherwise be prepared to wait and there's no seats inside so you'll be standing on the sidewalk in Chinatown. Go to OpenTable app or if you go to their website there's rez button. It is a Thursday at 11:30 and my first impression was not good because the hostess did not welcome us nor smile which is why the lost star, but the gal that walked us to the bar (that's where our rez was for since the tables were all taken by large parties) was very sweet. The vibe changed tremendously because we lucked out having Sean as our server at the bar. He was friendly, helpful, and very professional. Like we were his aunties and was happy to see us there! We ordered the lemon drop cocktail and screwdriver to start. Sean returned saying didn't have enough OJ so would I be okay with pineapple juice? Okay I said I'll give it a shot. Yummy! We renamed it --- a Pile Driver Onto the main lunch course. She ordered the Poached Kanpachi, cooked in coconut milk, curried rice, celery and herb salad with roasted cashews yummy and a vinaigrette dressing. Nice size and took home about half. Only thing is this time there didn't seem to be enough of the "gravy" or coconut milk so Sean kindly asked the chef for some on the side and the Chef was nice enough to actually come out to confirm what she wanted. Sean then brought her extra sauce and yummy to the tenth power! As for me I ordered the specialty of the house- the French dip with the side of pho. Beautifully prepared on a crusty bun and tons of Chinese parsley to boot. Dipping sauce was perfectly prepared and not too hot. The pho was a nice sized serving so I had to take most of it home. No dessert this time, but I had to see the bathroom based on other reviews. So I took a peek inside and see pic below. Wow, people may want to stay awhile just to see all the pics and lights and other little hidden items Sean boxed and bagged our food, thanked us for coming in and we hope to visit again soon. read more

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Food is excellent and staff is prompt and friendly! Celebrating late Mother's Day lunch! We started with Le Fried Chicken. The chicken is served very hot, crispy and so yummy! We also wanted the mussels but they were out. For lunch I had the Pho French Dip. It is delicious.. a little messy but oh so good! Son tried the Garlic Noodles W/ Mushroom & Poached Egg and it was amazingly delicious! I highly recommend this and also order the Toasted Baguette so you can dip up the yummy goodness that is left at the end! You will thank me later! LOL my other son ordered the Hainan Chicken Rice. It didn't look like a lot but surprise a second layer of delicious chicken! Everything was delicious and very filling but we saved room for dessert! Frozen Soft Serve Pint of Jasmine milk tea custard & white peach sorbet, and two others that I don't remember the name but it was so yummy ! Also a big surprise is we parked in the municipal parking lot around the corner. I thought it would be very expensive being that it's downtown but we were there for around an hour and a half and parking was $3.60. Yay! If you haven't tried Pig and the Lady you must! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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So after trying to come here for 5 years, we finally got a reservation. It got to the point where it was a joke whether we should get our airline tickets, hotel or restaurant reservation first. Keep in mind we only come to Oahu every 8 months or so and COVID was involved... It was worth the wait! We got a coveted reservation and although we sat at the bar on incredibly uncomfortable bar stools, we still give this place 5 stars. It was the best meal we have had in a very long time. Spring onion banh xeo- so fun and delicious and fresh and loved it! Cumin Beef La Lot- I tend to shy away from meat but am so glad beau insisted. This is a must do each and every time. The hummus base made us mewl. Bo Kho Paperdelle- What a pleasant surprise. It was different and the noodles melted in your mouth and it was so flavorful. I'm still thinking about it. The service was spot on and we cannot wait to come back! So do I get the reservation first or the hotel, or the air? read more

The Pig & The Lady - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's basically impossible to get a reservation here for good reason. Everything on the menu is incredible, and they have ample vegetarian options. I always get their Vegan Pho, and I'm not vegan or vegetarian! The soft serve is also an excellent dessert choice, and the flavors rotate. Street parking can be hard to find, but there are plenty of cheap municipal parking lots nearby. read more

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I enjoyed the creative Vietnamese fusion dishes at The Pig & the Lady. The servers were friendly and attentive and the restaurant was very eclectic...including the bathroom. ;) IYKYK. This place seems to be very popular with the locals and it was hopping on the Friday night that we dined there. My favorite dishes were the perfectly cooked Hokkaido scallop (served over green curry, fragrant mint, lime and puffed rice) and the comforting and very flavorful Bo kho papardelle (essentially a beef stew served over noodles). An appetizer dish I enjoyed was their take on Bahn Beo Chay. This savory vegan steamed rice cake was flavorful topped with chopped shiitake and crispy mung beans in place of the traditional dried shrimp. If I ever get a chance to come back I'd be interested in trying the popular Pho 75 Dax biet, a spicy beef soup/stew. read more

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So good! Just go. Make sure you know where to park first, though. The server gave good recommendations, and the drinks were good. Make sure you check out da batroom. read more

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Service was great, ambiance was great, everyone was so friendly! We got the mussels in curry broth with fries and the duck confit banh mi. The mussels were yummy and the fries were perfectly crispy, loved dipping the fries in the broth. The banh mi was probably the best banh mi I've had. Everything was seasoned perfectly and the baguette was still so crispy, would love to go back to get this again. To finish off we got the shave ice and the sundae. The sundae was peach and milk tea custard, so yummy! However the real winner was the shave ice, it was flavorful with a little bit of salty and sweet. I will keep coming back for the shave ice. read more

The Pig & The Lady - Pulled Duck Leg Confit Pulled Duck Leg Confit - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I can't believe I have never reviewed The Pig & The Lady? Say what! Where do I begin? This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Honolulu and is an absolute gem. With Chef Andrew Le at the helm, the restaurant offers a creative take on tradition Vietnamese flavors and dishes and has grown in popularity over the years. They have been named one of the best restaurants in Hawaii and continue to impress with their inventive dishes. My first time here was back in 2014 and I have been a fan ever since. Upon entering their doors, you'll notice a mix of modern and eclectic design that blends industrial elements with unique, artistic touches throughout. During that first initial visit we got their bahn mi and pho. They have one of the most flavorful phos I have ever tried. The broth is rich with many layers of flavors that develop over many hours of cooking. It's a must try. When we finally visited again back in September. My other half got the pho again and I got my favorite Le Fried Chicken (LFC) Wings which is twice fried and comes with makrut leaves, pickled onion, peanut, and doused in their money $$$auce. From the very first time I tried this dish, I fell in love. Chicken wings are one of my favorite things ever and this was the most unique, flavorful take I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Fish sauce and wings? MONEY, for real. I was mind blown and still am. I crave this all. the. time. So much so that I packed my left overs and brought it home to Maui, lol. They also have fun soft serve flavors that rotate frequently. I got a PB&J soft serve at their sister location a while back and loved it, so I decided to try the apple pie soft serve. The cheese crumbles were a bit hard for my liking and overall I just thought it was ok, but it's probably because I'm not a big fan of apple pie in general. I just really love ice cream/soft serves and have to try everything, so I'm glad I tried it. All in all, I highly recommend The Pig & The Lady. Definitely try to get a reservation if you can as it does get busy quite often. read more

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It's always a good experience whenever I come by! I probably only eat here once a year for my bestie's birthday because it's one of her fave restaurants; as she once said, "They're one of the few places that does Asian fusion right!" Their menu changes with each season but they always have their staple items like their LFC Wings and Pho French Dip. I always like to try out their seasonal items; My last visit they offered their Hainan Chicken Rice and it was mouthwatering! They also had a Pineapple Shave Ice that was so amazing that I wish I had one to myself! This was the star of the dinner for me and I wish this was a regular on their menu. Note that their lunch menu differs from the dinner menu so make sure to do your research so you're not surprised. I'm excited for their new journey into Kaimuki and can't wait to see what they'll bring to the table read more

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The Pig & The Lady is a beloved local restaurant offering a solid dining experience in a lovely restaurant in Chinatown. If it's your first time trying, I highly recommend ordering one of their fusion dishes, which is where they shine! The Bó Kho Papardelle was exactly what I was craving -- fresh wide pasta noodles with fragrant Vietnamese aromatics and the savoriness of a meaty Bolognese. We also loved the Washugyu & Escargot. The tender beef (perfectly medium rare!!), earthy escargot, and green curry all worked well together. I was also surprised the puff pastry stayed crisp in the sauce! Service was friendly and fast. All in all, would return. Pro tip: Make a reservation at least a week in advance if you want to guarantee a spot for dinner. They fill up quick. read more

The Pig & The Lady - Bò kho papardelle - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Our server was very friendly and patient, willing to explain the menu in detail and give recommendations for drinks, apps, entrees, desserts. Her recommendations were spot on. I recommend buying one each per person of the bites. The venison one surprised me the most. I thought it was poke, had no idea it was red meat. The special of the day--the hamachi collar was sooo good. The belly was too fatty for my taste but the collar itself was meaty and super fresh, not frozen. The biggest collar I've ever had. Perfectly grilled and glazed. Caesar salad was heavy on the dressing and had a strong mustard taste which we liked, especially the blackened rice crisps on the apple, but if you don't like a strongly dressed salad, I would choose the papaya salad instead. Then we were too full but opened a chamber anyway and made way for the honey comb cake dessert and that was THE BEST part. Pandan honey cake with fresh fruit and a coconut-durian whipped cream. To die for. read more

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Glad we made reservations. Friday night and a line outside. We were seated quickly and water glasses were never empty. I wanted a egg custard coffee but they only had he espresso. Still yummy. We ordered the Octopus appetizer, cabbage appetizer and the wings. We shared a bowl of the dac biet pho. The wings are a must have- crispy, sweet, savory, juicy... youll clean the plate and fight over the last peanut! The Octopus-it was so tender that unfortunately part of it was mushy. The lu'au sauce had an off-putting aftertaste. Too bitter and fishy. Get the cabbage!!! We should have ordered one each, it was so delicious! Tender and well seasoned. The deviled egg sauce-Addictive! It took a really long time to get the pho. Staff were really nice but we almost cancelled the order because we were afraid of missing our 8pm show ( reservation was at 6pm). The pho was too spicy for grandma. She really was looking forward to trying it. She got to eat the beef bone though. It would be good if the customer could add the spice. The noodles were a little overcooked but not inedible. Looking forward to trying their new location someday. read more

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4.5 stars for me. Went here off a recommendation from a friend and yea I can see why it's so popular. Not only is the food here really good, but it's also very unique. We got a few things and ordered them family style which I highly recommend. We got the parparadelle, the pork collar and the pho 75. I think these 3 made the perfect meal. Kind of pricey and the drinks were decent, the decor is cool and very casual. Overall a great choice for dinner. read more

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The food here was SO good!!! Things we ordered from least fav to fav: chicken wings, flank steak, keiki chicken pho, big eye tuna tataki, pappardelle, kurabota pork, watermelon & tomato carpaccio. And honestly even then, all those dishes were delicious. Didn't have the best server but the food was still bomb. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Apparent since they are closing down this location, they will ask you if you have a reservation or else you might get a table. I went there with my mom and since we didnt not have reservation we have to wait if a party didnt show up. This was my mom first time coming here. We order the viet pate maison on toast, pho 75 and the hainan chicken rice. read more

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Amazing counter dinner seating experience - the food was delicious, and watching the chefs skillfully prepare the dishes while chatting with them was so fun. The menu is a take on Vietnamese fusion, and the everything is so flavorful - we ordered family style so that we could try as many dishes as possible and left with happy and full bellies. We shared the following: - Vietnamese coffee roasted beets: my favorite dish of the evening, so unique with its flavor profile; the beets were earthy but sweet and went well with the smoked eggplant which was so good - Le fried chicken wings: not too greasy, topped with peanuts and herbs and comes with money $$$auce which was such a good sauce - Pho 75 Dac Biet: the broth was rich and flavorful, the rib meat fell right off the bone, the steak and brisket was tender too - Shave ice: light dessert, great way to end the meal Highly recommend stopping by here/making a reservation if you're looking for dinner options in Chinatown - will be on my go back list the next time we're in Oahu! read more

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All my friends and family recommended we try Pig and Lady so here is my honest review! Located in Chinatown, this place is serving up some Vietnamese fusion cuisine that is sure to please everyone. We stopped here for dinner and got a wide range of the menu from various appetizers, entrees and desserts. We got the: Oysters on the Half Venison Tartare Toast and Mushroom Adobo Toast Potato Banh Xeo Le Fried Chicken Wings Bo Kho Papardelle Squid Ink Risotto Long Island Duck Breast The oysters were fresh and the pomegranate chili pepper water was a great sauce for them. For the toast, we loved the venison tartare but was not a fan of the mushroom adobo since it came off as more acidic than savory. I'm not used to potato in Banh Xeo, but the edges were crispy and the pickled carrots on top really made it a great dish. However for the chicken wings, I would 100% go back just for these since the fish sauce and pickled onions just make it so addicting to eat, along with the crispy skin. The pappardelle and risotto didn't stand out too much to me given it tasted exactly how I expected, but they were still solid dishes. I really liked the duck breast given it was tender, juicy, and had great sides and sauces. You need to save room for dessert here, with the Hanoi egg coffee and the soft serve swirl being just gets! The brownie was great too, but it can come off as bitter given it's made with dark chocolate. Overall it was a great meal and I definitely recommend trying it if you want a more upscale dinner in Chinatown, specializing in Vietnamese fusion cuisine! Reservations here are strongly recommended since it was packed the night we went. read more

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Inside the Pig & Lady is a beautifully decorated Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Great for a nice meal out, the service is attentive. The venison tartare was my absolute favorite, each bite was so tender and bursting with flavor - highly recommend! The bo kho papardelle was quite interesting. Since I'm used to having bo kho in a broth noodle soup, having it in pasta form was enjoyable and different. read more

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Pho 75 - 3/5 Being from San Jose, our pho standards might be a bit skewed, but the broth was too heavy on the spices for my taste, and I wasn't a fan of the noodle texture. LE Fried Chicken Wings - 4/5 More like a whole chicken than wings. The meat had a strong bamboo flavor I didn't enjoy, but the basil and pickled onions paired really well. Also loved the peanuts in the sauce. Pork Spring Rolls - 3/5 These turned out to be egg rolls. They were fine, nothing remarkable, slightly overpriced. Vietnamese Iced Coffee - 5/5 read more