The Hahn mi..... absolutely delicious! Perfect amount of carrots and daikon with flavorful jalapeños and perfectly marinated pork. I tried both the pork and chicken bahn mi and oh my they were delicious. The price was good for how fresh and flavorful the food was. Summer rolls nice and fat with amazing dipping sauce. The service was perfect waters were always full and they checked in multiple times to see how the food was. The ambiance was cool. Nice hole in the wall mom and pop shop and the name of the restaurant is legendary. Try this shop! It's worth it. You can tell they care about what they are cooking! read more

Seen this place on Cheap Eat on television. So I had to check them out for myself , Guy Hagi makes everything on T.V look good . Was not disappointed I ordered their Pho French Dip. Usually French dip comes with a brown savory dipping sauce like Au jus . This Banh Mi sandwich had thin slices of brisket and comes with their pho soup as a dipping sauce . It was different but I liked it . This establishment is located in the same small strip mall as Dinners, Guieb, Kikuya. Next time I probably will try their spring rolls and Pho. Support local and support read more

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Friendly staff with casual dinning atmosphere. They offer many fusion dishes, so I wanted their oxtail soup for cold, weather. The oxtail is different since there is many veggies from what I am used to (I usually get cilantro, herbs). The broth is very light with large oxtails and can easily share with another person. I think I would to try their other items, but parking can be difficult in the area since there is limited parking and can get very busy from south-king street. read more

Pho broth is hearty, perfect for an overcast day. The only hiccup was biting into a strange herb? Not sure what it was and I don't think it was supposed to be a part of the pho since it tasted weird and made me nauseous. The grilled pork banh mi is delicious! The grilled pork itself is flavorful with a minimal spicy kick to it. The meat to vegetable ratio is not the best unless you like your banh mi with more vegetables! Otherwise, will be returning for more! Customer service was great. Got seated immediately and even accompanied on the way out! Parking space quantity isn't the best, would recommend carpooling if can. read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Combination pho and its other half, banh mi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time here and the staff is friendly. They greet you when you walk in. They really make you feel welcome. A small dine that has a great menu. I had the seafood Pho with some spring rolls. They were good and as authentic as it comes. The prices are reasonable. The meals doesn't take long and they refill your water. Good place in Kalihi if you are down for some Vietnamese cuisine. read more

We went to "Viet Chubby Boy" restaurant and had the best time. This place is a genuine hole-in-the-wall, family-owned gem serving fun and authentic Vietnamese food. Support local businesses! I tried the Salt and Chili Bánh Mi and the Beef Pho Combination, and both were exceptional. The Salt and Chili Bánh Mi was SO flavorful, with a perfect balance of salt and Vietnamese chili sauce, mayo, boiled egg, meat floss, and green onion on flattened bread. It was a unique and delicious twist on the traditional bánh mi. The Beef Pho Combination was equally impressive, with so many layers of flavor. The spiced beef broth was rich and aromatic, complemented by fresh rice noodles, rare steak, stewed brisket, beef tripe, meatballs, and aromatic herbs. The addition of fermented chili added a delightful kick. Overall, the food was outstanding, and the experience was memorable. Highly recommend checking out Viet Chubby Boy if you're in the area! read more

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We found this place pretty typical of Vietnamese food. Average food quality, average prices, average to slightly below average portion sizes. Its not bad, and isn't amazing either. Service was good. These days $16 is an average entree price pretty much at any Vietnamese place. The service here was really good. Items we ordered included: BUN WITH SPRING ROLL AND GRILLED CHICKEN ($16.30) - Wanted to do the combo with lemongrass chicken but they said they couldn't do that BEEF PHO COMBINATION ($15.95) VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE ($6.50) - Little pricey for an iced coffee in Kalihi FRIED FISH BALL ($8.50) - Thought this was overpriced for what it was read more

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Locally owned restaurant, next to Diner's. I have been here three times. The food was excellent every time. Get the pho. I think that's their most popular item. I tried the regular pho, tofu pho and seaweed soup. Portions are good and the service was friendly and efficient. There are 6 or 7 tables for dining inside. It's never been packed, it seemed like the majority of orders were take out. So you don't have to rush if you dine in. read more

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Been to several eatery's in this foodie strip mall & Vietnamese sandwiches sounded great for lunch today. Greeted by Kevin & seated . Restaurant was 3/4 full, which was a good first Impression.Water glasses were filled along with silverware brought out by Mai.Kevin took our orders of a Vietnamese ham & pork sandwiches Hoisin & Sriracha sauces offered & mixed together were a perfect combination to the sandwiches. Kevin & Mai work as a good team, providing excellent customer service & doing a great job insuring all customers are happy! Their menu provides many good options for all taste. The Bahn mi sandwiches were perfectly toasted & filled with quality veggies & meat. The order of French Fries came out temperate Hot & not salted, accompanied with catsup in a glass plate.The Lunch was perfect for what we wanted & look forward to trying other dishes! The 3 Ladies & man in the Kitchen provide diners with delicious food & production is put on in a timely manner. Bathroom is in the back, clean as is the whole facility. Small & workable. Good job Viet Chubby Boy!!! read more

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Service was friendly, food came out fast, and it was incredibly delicious! The lemongrass tofu bahn mi and lemongrass vermicelli were particularly good. Thanks for a great meal! read more

Very friendly place with delicious food. Everything on the menu looked amazing but we settled on the lemongrass chicken and shaken beef. Both plates were fantastic. It was my husband's first time trying Vietnamese food and he loved it. Will definitely come back next time we're in town. read more

Staff was very friendly and opened the door for me when I walked out We got the lemongrass chicken banh mi and bbq pork banh mi. It was alright, I wasn't expecting shredded chicken. I thought both sandwiches could have more flavor and more daikon veggies. I'm Vietnamese so I'm a harder critic when it comes to Vietnamese take out. I had higher expectations.... My friends bbq pork banh mi had a broken piece of chop stick inside For a non Vietnamese - I guess the food is pretty decent. Lots of variety. I would have to try it one more time and get something else.... read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Lemongrass chicken banh mi and Bbq pork banh mi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Always seen this place but never went in... Today was the I did! I was so impressed with the cleanness of this place and the FOOD.... OMG!!! I wish I came earlier! The broth was so GOOD!! And the Pho French Dip was so good I couldn't get over it! Everything we ordered was excellent! This is most definitely my new go to for Vietnamese food. (Actually walked out there with a food high) LOL! Can't forget about the service... he was absolutely the best and so accommodating! read more

I like coming here for a late dinner or snack. Their mushroom cheese omelette is yummy.

I need to go back to try more dishes and be more complete with my review. I ordered a Spicy Beef Soup that was so delicious and a fried chicken plate to share with my son and his wife at home. I was the only one that liked the spice in the soup. It was very tasty and the chicken wasn't what I was hoping for but it was ok. Husband got shaken beef plate and he said it was ok. So I'm guessing it was good to my standards cause he doesn't care for different cuisines. Place is clean and the girl was really nice. I was impressed that there were so many people eating in there at 9:15. read more

Found Viet Chubby Boy from looking up a good Vietnamese place to go to. I was pass this place from time to time but never knew it was there... let alone all the eating places in that plaza. So many to choose from! From the outside it doesn't look like much, but when you go in it's a cute homey feeling with a cleanliness atmosphere. It's a very small place with less than 10 tables, but when we went about 6pm on a Friday it wasn't crowded. I really wanted a vermicelli bowl with tofu & spring rolls but upon looking at the menu, they didn't have that combo. So I asked the lady if they were able to do that & she was very nice and had them make it for me. The tofu was really spicy but so flavorful! The noodles are the thicker ones which I don't mind but I do usually like the thinner ones. The bowl is very hearty and filling. My friend got the pork & spring roll vermicelli bowl and also ordered the steamed egg. They forgot about the egg but the lady was very apologetic. It comes with the fish dipping sauce and she asked if we wanted more. I was tempted to get their fresh lilikoi drink but held back since we were going to get boba after. This was one of the more tastier Vietnamese places with some different items that they have to offer. Good service and great food! read more

I had the combination pho, spring rolls and thai tea (for take out). The broth was flavorful but my noodles were overcooked. The spring rolls were served hot and crispy. I loved their thai tea, I could taste the strong brewed tea and it wasn't overly sweet. read more

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***Free Thai tea or soda with check-in! FOOD - Vermicelli with Spring Rolls and BBQ Pork: the meat was tender and flavorful. It was marinated with lemongrass which wasn't in the description. I don't like lemongrass which made it a little off-putting. Luckily, they didn't use too much. The spring rolls (us northern Californians call it egg rolls) were pretty good. 3.75/5 - Thai tea: free is always tastier for some reason! 5/5 SERVICE: Fast and friendly. Initially I wanted chicken curry with banh mi. The waitress said it couldn't be done. I didn't make sense to me even though they have chicken curry rice and and banh mi on their menu. But oh well. 3/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: Food was decent. I would come again to try other items. read more

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A hidden gem in Kalihi with great Vietnamese options! If you are ever nearby I would recommend stopping by! Located in a strip mall with some other popular eateries like Guieb, this place is hidden but always pops up on my yelp when I'm searching in the area. I've been here twice and had great dishes both times! First time I tried the lemongrass tofu bun (noodles) with a side of spring rolls. Loved how much flavor the tofu had and the noodles were super filling! Spring rolls are a bit on the pricey side for a side order, but so is everything these days. During my second visit, I tried their pho which comes topped with a variety of meats and of course comes with the normal veggie toppings. The broth is SO good - very flavorful and has a lot of depth. It looks a bit light but it has so much flavor! The portion size is very generous and was enough for two meals for me. Although the area is not the nicest, during lunch its often crowded and you won't have to worry. The restaurant is clean inside and the owners are very nice. During lunch, food comes fast and both times I've been there almost all of the tables filled up as we were eating. read more

This is my husband and I's go to for pho. It's the broth for me! We both get their chicken pho and it hits the spot every single time. We also love their chicken curry udon and grilled chicken vermicelli. Drool! They have quite a large menu with unique items I haven't seen at other Vietnamese restaurants. Restaurant is clean and cozy. The staff is always so friendly and kind. Great customer service! Even our picky son enjoys the fried fish balls and grilled chicken rice plate with sunny side up egg. Definitely check them out! read more

Wow, Flavor combinations made my tastebuds rejoice. I got the chubby shaken beef (which already has rave reviews, and I agree- it was delicious) but I want to highlight the Pho French Dip. I've always been a French Dip lover and sometimes I'll crave Pho so it made sense to give this a shot. The flavors of the sandwich on its own is delicious but then you dip it in pho and you understand why. Try it. You wont be disappointed. Coming back to try more dishes from the menu! read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Pho French Dip - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Usually I take photos to post but I was hungry today and then the food smelled so good that I forgot to take pics. Just know: delicious! Highly recommend giving Viet Chubby Boy a try - you won't be disappointed. I had the Pho, Pork Bahn Mi, and Spring rolls. The Pho came with the usual. The broth is clean and flavorful without being overbearing and everything is reasonably priced. It came with plenty of the usual sauces, herbs, bean sprouts, lime, etc., but it also came with a garlic chili oil that adds another level of dimension to the broth that I haven't found elsewhere. Whereas other places' chili oils are spicy, this isn't about heat but rather flavor. Highly recommend a try and to just dump the chili oil into the broth. The bahn mi and spring rolls were delicious as well. The bread was crispy and the sandwich was packed full but still compact enough to eat comfortably. My mom ended up saving half of the sandwich for later as it was large enough for two full servings. The restaurant is located next to some other highly recommended places so parking may be iffy immediately in front of the restaurant itself, but there's plenty of parking near the side roads as well. Easy to access as there's two main ways into the mini-strip. read more

8-10-22 We came cuz hubs saw this restaurant's write up in today's Crave newspaper insert. There are 7 dine in tables and one was occupied when we entered. Saw two people picking up phone orders and 2 people ordering at the counter. Sweet female employee who is a co- owner with her friend was working the front taking orders, refilling water and bringing out our food. It appeared her partner was working in the kitchen and came out once with a gloved hand. Used the Yelp free soda or Thai tea freebie. They opened on July 1, 2022. Congratulations. It is located where Diner's, Guieb, Sakana and Uncle's replacing Old School Saimin in Kapalama. read more

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I read favorable reviews from Craig T and Nadine C. So lunch was at Viet Chubby Boy's. We were there a few minutes prior to the opening. And saw the workers going in. One person looked really tired. Anyway, we were second to be seated. Menus and water were served. While waiting to order, another couple sat on the table next to us. A few minutes after they got their order taken. I looked at my wife, and both of us started shaking our heads. We did place our order as the restaurant filled up. I ordered the Beef Pho, and she ordered the spring rolls. The Pho had a very flavorful soup broth. The other ingredients were on par with other Pho shops. The spring rolls came four to an order, but cut in half, leaving you eight pieces. Your order of the Spring Rolls came with four leaves of lettuce. Wish they had given eight. It was served hot and crispy, I was disappointed on taste. Well, five stars for the Pho. Three for the Sping Rolls ,and two stars for service. Enjoy read more

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Dinner in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... We were supposed to meet somewhere else, but Peter discovered that the restaurant was closed on Tuesdays. Lora quickly searched her Yelp app an found this new business: Viet Chubby Boy... Cute name, eh? ...and none of the staff are chubby!!! This was a good find because of the: *free parking, *10 percent off for the opening month of July, And *FREE Thai Tea with check in on the Yelp app! At 5pm, we had our choice of tables. There were a few walk-in/takeout customers and one group of dine-in customers. Service was pleasant, helpful, and efficient. Environment was clean and simple. Location was the former space of Old Saimin House. Food was just okay for me. The vermicelli noodles seemed rather soft like it was overcooked. The BBQ pork was odd because of the slightly spicy, thick coating. The veggies were fresh and the thin Spring Rolls were outstanding! I'm tempted to return and try the Bahn Mi that Lora had - although she said it was spicy. I'll ask for non-spicy filling. Overall, great place for a meal with amusing pop music! (Wink, wink) read more

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Disappointed! Not your typical Vietnamese restaurant! My ratings Food: ‍ had waaay better Service: ‍ eeh Ambiance: lil crawling on table Had high hopes due to ratings, unfortunately didn't make my tummy, taste buds happy. DEFINITELY NOT VIETNAMESE read more

This place kept popping up on Yelp and I needed to be in the general area, so I stopped in for a quick dinner. I used the free Thai iced tea offer--the tea was well flavored, pretty much as expected, although it could have used a little less cream (it was a little too pale an orange). The shaken beef was pretty good. The beef pieces had a little more fat than I consider ideal, but most of the chunks were fine. The sauce was very good, a nice mix of salty and sweet and a little bit spicy, with plenty of onions and peppers that weren't over cooked and we're still crispy. The parking lot was full but there was plenty of street parking just outside the lot. I wish the menu had a little more variety--maybe it's sparse because the place is new. For example, they only had one option for beef pho, a combination pho, and I don't necessarily want all three forms of beef in my pho, so I feel like I can't get pho here. But if you like combination beef pho (rare steak, brisket, and meatballs) then you're in luck! read more

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The food and service are always a hit! Love this place! The prices are good for the quality and quantity you get.

We tried this place on a whim because it was close to home and open late. it's small and unassuming with reasonable seating. The place was really clean and the staff were very friendly and attentive. It did not take long to order after we were directed to our seats as we were entering the restaurant. Our food was delivered quite quickly. The staff provided plates and an extra bowl for sharing along with our utensils which included both forks and chopsticks which I thought was considerate. The bun bo hue was tasty and maybe a little saltier than I was expecting. The slices of brisket were pretty sizable and plentiful. The steamed pork were also nicely portioned and incredibly tasty. I did miss not having beef balls or tendon in the soup which I usually find in most versions. The portions more than made up for it! The soup was reasonably spicy and I only added one slice of jalapeño to up the kick slightly. My husband ordered his standard spring roll. These guys were incredibly crispy and tasty! The sauce was one of the best that I have enjoyed and we have had a lot of spring roll orders over the last 20 years together. It came with 8 rolls that were quickly enjoyed by the spouse and I got to snag one to enjoy as well. Although we didn't order it, it was a pleasant surprise to see french fries on the menu which is an option for the shaken beef entree. The have a sides menu at the back of the menu book that included not just extras for your plate but also a soup made of pho broth and beef ball. Next visits, I would like to try their French Dip and a vermicelli plate with grilled pork and spring rolls. I think the husband may try the shaken beef with fries. The Chubby Boy Salad looks interesting as well. Its refreshing to find a vietnamese restaurant that has the standard fare and a new take on familiar entrees. They also had a variety of dessert options to round off your meal: Although we didn't get anything, another customer ordered it for their table. There was ample parking and we didn't wait for a table. If you're going during the dinner rush, there may be a wait, but I realty think its worth it. read more

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Got the vegetable pho and it was tasty. I liked how they make the tofu so it was more flavorful. Service was good and quick. It's one of those local go-to restaurants, nothing fancy but good and reasonably priced read more

Let's start with the happy greeting from the staff the second you walk in. The staff was on top of it from the start until the end of our splendid evening. The combo pho was fantastic, especially the delicious broth. I was surprised at how packed it was at 8:30 PM, customers kept coming in. read more

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Needed my pho fix so came here. This is a little shop, no frills. Service was quick and my pho was tasty. They gave me some chili oil that looked homemade which was oooohhh so spicy but I couldn't stop. Hubs enjoyed his rib plate. read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Pho and rib plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My favorite pho place in Honolulu. Friendly service and delicious broth with best quality fresh pho noodles and the best sate in town. Parking lot can be a bit congested at times but so worth it. Their summer rolls are good and I've yet to try a few of their signature dishes. read more

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I love Viet Chubby Boy! I wish I took pictures, but we were too excited to wait. The food is amazing but the service alone is why I'm writing this review! Our waters were constantly filled and our waitress checked in on us several different times. Staff is very helpful, friendly, welcoming and prompt. Spring rolls and chubby wings are a 10/10 must! Will absolutely return soon! read more

I have been a Vietnamese food lover for quite some time but today I was really craving some. I ordered takeout and got a Banh mi sandwich and the beef pho and a Vietnamese coffee to drink. I asked them to make the coffee more on the sweeter side and when I got to try it it was PERFECT, they even asked me if it was sweet enough or if I wanted it sweeter. My sandwich was BOMB and I decided to eat there since they gave us ice water when we were waiting. The service was so good and my sandwich was so good I ordered another sandwich to go Lol. I door dashed from here before and I'm glad I went in person. read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They are open late and have yummy food. The service is always good. They are inclusive and have a veggie broth option for pho.

We wanted pho for dinner. We ordered chicken pho, spring rolls and Chicken with vermicelli noodles. The pho broth was delicious. Spring roll wrap was also very tasty. We would return again to try other dishes. read more

Stopped by pretty late on Saturday night and luckily they were still open! We landed in Honolulu and were just looking for a decent food spot before going to our hotel. I ordered the sliders, which were deliciously smoky with a hint of sweetness thanks to the sauce. I also ordered the vegetable pho. It was chock full of veggies, which I really appreciated. There was enough for 2 portions for me, or maybe a large portion for an especially hungry customer. The service was great! There was only one server in the small restaurant, but she was so sweet and efficient, even with quite a few tables and take out orders. Would definitely come back the next time I'm in town! read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Vegetable Pho - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very delicious prices great the location was iffy but the food makes up for the atmosphere want to go again but need a big group

Amazing Food and Services! Lots of Delicious choices! Late night eatery! Prices are Excellent!