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    Viet Chubby Boy

    4.5 (270 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    N6. Spring Rolls & Grilled Pork Vermicelli
    Rob B.

    Lots to love! Easy parking, "clean as a pin", super nice people! I loved my lunch of Pork "Bun" Vermicelli noodle bowl with Spring Rolls. My noodle bowl had lovely fresh cucumber, lettuce and mint. Fast and fabulous best way to say! Mahalo

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    Rosie P.

    Such a welcoming and homey Vietnamese hidden gem! Workers were so nice and, genuinely caring. We had several conversations and learned about each other! The food was perfect, it is a wide variety between Vietnamese, Chinese, and American dishes. I love how this would give everyone an option whether or not they like Vietnamese cuisine or not.

    Dan A.

    I've heard nothing but good things about Viet Chubby Boy - situated in the Kapalama Shopping Plaza, on North King Street. The name alone made me want to guve them a try. I walked in off peak lunch hours - 130p - and they were still quite busy with in-dining customers and takeaway orders. Requested their Beef Stew Noodle Soup. You have a choice of egg or rice noodles, I got the latter. Bò Kho with vermicelli. The beef broth was sweet with plenty of onions. Dish came with the typical accoutrements one would get with Pho - the Hoisin was mixed with chili oil. The broth was good and the chunks of chuck roast were tender and with carrots...kinda looked like local style beef stew...sorta. Also, got an Iced Vietnamese Coffee. Strong and sweet as one comes to expect. Robusta coffee is SE Asian coffee is definitely underrated. Hours are 1000a to 1000p daily, except Sundays, when they're closed. A few tables ...about six or seven...make up an L-shaped dining area. Parking stalls align the strip mall which is shared with a liquor store and other eateries. They are directly across from the old Diners ( now Upscale Hawaii ) and have been for the past three years.

    Chili oil
    Rachael H.

    Wow. Hands down the best Vietnamese food I have ever had, not even just on Oahu. The French dip is one of the best things i have ever eaten. The pho broth that comes with is the perfect level of savory and light and warm. The beef is perfectly tender, and the bread is just right balance of crunch and softness. I could eat this French dip every day. The vermicelli noodle bowl was also delicious and I loved the crispiness and sauce of the tofu. The Thai tea was the right level of sweetness, and the chili oil. That homemade chili oil is something else. It's aromatic, fresh, and utterly delectable. It was so good we bought a jar of it. Service was very quick and the owners working it were so friendly and hospitable. Food came out fresh and fast, and though there is limited seating, tables seem to move quickly. The ambience is no frills, clean, and cozy. I can't wait to come back!

    Lemongrass chicken
    Krystle K.

    Service was excellent for take out. They have several pictures of their food on the wall. It's a nice cozy place. The chicken salad looks good and I'll probably try it next time. I ordered a lemongrass chicken sandwich and a pho.

    Complimentary chili sauce they give. Can be used for anything
    Kevin J.

    Viet Chubby Boy is a nice tiny but homey restaurant. I've seen their menu before and it looked good, i figured it would be nice to try their banh mis. I got the lemongrass beef sandwich which was really good! It lives up to its name. The lemongrass came thru nicely, i appreciated the bold flavor. It's also fairly filling too. What stood out even more was their beef pho! I was surprised by how good their broth was. For whatever reason it felt really authentic and well balanced. It had this natural sweetness to it. Its something I'll definitely come back for.

    Spring roll
    Ryan H.

    Wanted to try this place after some friends said they enjoy it! Located in Kalihi in same cluster as Diners. Clean bright spot that's in the old saimin house location. Ordered some spring rolls, combo pho, Thai iced coffee. Spring rolls were nothing special. Tight thin rolls with standard fixings. Romaine lettuce was a little different as there were 2 big leaves. Pho was a nice clear broth with a clean taste. Noodles were thin and not stuck together in a ball. Ample amounts of beef. The special sauce they serve had nice flavor, kind of like Chinese XO sauce but different?? The people working there seemed like husband/wife and were super friendly and always refilled my water. Thai coffee was good. Would I come back? Most definitely!

    Entrance with hanging restaurant sign! #classicname
    Iris J.

    Service: 5 s Ambiance: clean, comfy, adequate space, "homely!" *Food: [Beef stew w/noodles]- choice given of egg or vermicelli rice type, opted for "egg" noodle but it looked more like a thinner type of chow mein but it still worked out for the thickness and texture was ideal as the egg noodle I'm familiar is the noodle similar to a twisted "pasta" noodle which is softer. The stew meat and broth was AMAZING and the spices added offered comfort visiting for a first time customer with satisfaction confirmed! [Lemon grass Banh mi]- I had better elsewhere. Sandwich lacked lemongrass flavor, veggies were fresh and filling was minimal. It wasn't bad but wasn't the best. Therefore, NOT an item I would reorder. *Drinks: Smoothie & ice tea, just ordinary, but really refreshing! Pictures on display is misleading. Color difference matters but accepted what was delivered to the table anyway. Quality: REPEAT visits will be worth it!

    Grilled meatballs, pork. They tasted very good
    Mark F.

    I ordered the n10 beef Vermicelli bowl with lemongrass beef. I thought it was pretty good but it wasn't as much of a taste bud party as the pork vermicelli bowl which included spring roll, that I had before. For me, I think it was that I didn't really taste much lemongrass which is one of my favorite spices. I really like the intimacy of this restaurant. There's not a whole lot of seating, but the staff are quick to help you out or make sure your glass is full. This is a solid place for us to go to when we're in Honolulu.

    Vietnamese Coffee with Condensed Milk
    Kylie T.

    I LOVE VIET CHUBBY BOY! My coworkers and I bring up ordering from them at least once a week. We all know what we want and it's the pho french dip sandwich! If there's anything you have to try it's this specific sandwich. It's so flavorful and delish! The meat is tender and packed with seasoning. And I like how the bean sprouts were cooked since it gets rid of the bitter taste the fresh ones add. They're super easy to order with over the phone and to pick up. I think they actually know who I am... since they start ringing me up when I walk in?? We've even optimized the route we take for maximum time on lunch but I would love to eat there in person for lunch so the food is extra extra fresh :)

    B1. French Dip
    Karisa Y.

    My family loves this place! The staff/owners are so kind and helpful. Food came out quick and everything was delicious. The first time I came I had the lemongrass chicken bahn mi. It was delicious, definitely had a kick to it (if your spice tolerance is fairly low like mine). This time I had the French dip and it was great as well. Will definitely be back to try their pho as I see so many people raving about it.

    Spring Rolls & Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Vermicelli with Spring Rolls and BBQ Pork
    Pabs G.

    Love this place. The food is very tasty and service is excellent. Order the tamirand sauce with your meals. Your taste buds will explode! Ample free parking. Restaurant is clean. Employees are friendly. Price point is excellent. Whether you're famished or simply want to eat something, you will find the perfect dish on the menu to satisfy your cravings.

    French Dip
    Daniel C.

    I've been wanting to try Viet Chubby Boy for about 2 years now. They are located in the same lot as Gueib Cafe, Sakana Grill & Upscale Hawai'i. Parking is tight but if you come during off hours, there are lots of open stalls. Recently Yelp GF told me that he tried their French Dip (Banh Mi) and said it was amazing. It was the nudge I needed to finally go down and give them a try. I decided to order their French Dip to go. Since I was in a rush, I called my order in and it only took them about 15-20 minutes to get my order ready. Customer service was friendly and the place was pretty busy with people waiting for their take out orders. The drive home was fragrant and got me excited for my first bite. I thought the sandwich would have more roasted beef brisket but it was mostly bean sprouts. When I could taste the brisket, it was good but almost every bite tasted only like bean sprouts. I used up the container of their saute sauce in a few bites to try drown out the dominant bean sprout taste. Their saute sauce was quite tasty. Good thing I have a lot of saute sauce at home so I could finish the banh mi. Their broth is on the sweeter side and I liked that they have a lot of sliced onion in it. Personally, I was disappointed but if the sandwich had more brisket and not as much bean sprouts, I think it could have been quite good.

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    This exquisite dish is titled Let's Tako 'Bout It. It's grilled Spanish octopus, black garlic Char Siu, Lomilomi, and pickled turnip

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    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter - WESTHOLME RIBEYE (16 oz).

    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter

    4.5(421 reviews)
    5.6 miKaimuki
    $$$$

    Became a fan of Chef Kajioka after dining at Cafe Miro in January. As we were planning a trip back…read morein August for the wifey's bday, I definitely wanted to head back and made reservations for The Counter as I saw pics on IG of their meal here. We lucked out and found street parking nearby. As we walked into the restaurant, we were quickly greeted by the host/server who showed us to our seats along the U shaped counter. Loved the clean and modern decor inside the restaurant. As we sat down, our water cups were quickly filled and the only few questions they had for us was whether we wanted the wine pairing and we wanted to add the caviar toast and shaved truffles. We opted for the wine pairing, caviar toast and truffles. The meal was fantastic from start to finish. The most notable dishes for me were the ahi and caviar toast, cold corn soup, the lobster and the dessert. Sadly the portion of the toast here was about 1/2 the size of what we had at the cafe and unfortunately they didn't have uni for the night (maybe don't go on a Tuesday). Service was fantastic but they did have a few hiccups which were tolerable as the food was amazing. The wine pairing was also good and paired well with the dishes. As we are currently planning our trip back later this year, we will definitely head back to either the cafe (if the remodel is completed) or back to the counter for another meal. This is likely the best meal we've had in HNL in quite some time and highly recommend it.

    Beautiful food, prix fixe menu that delivers texture, creativity and luscious flavor…read more Unexpected gem in a cute Honolulu neighborhood.

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