50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Aiea

“OG's know this is the spot and there isn't anything like it on the island. I come here specifically for the pho and spring rolls. Food here is legit 10/10

The space is smaller and I leave this place smelling like pho, so I do try to wear clothing idrc about when I dine here.“

“Food 5 ⭐️ portion is great, tasty, broth is clean and light.
Service 5 ⭐️ very attentive and accommodating.
Atmosphere 5 ⭐️chill, I feel relaxed eating, and they have working ac.
Must try their oxtail pho! Oxtail has a lot meat and pcs. So far I have not had highblood when I finish my oxtail pho which is good that’s why I keep coming back. I know that when I finish my bowl I won’t have any problems (but that’s my experience). Pho Time is my go to for oxtail pho, bun bu hue, and pho in general.

*i’m not sponsored or paid in any shape of form. Just a loyal customer who loves their food 😁“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid and it is always great.“

“I always get the lettuce wraps, that’s my favorite and they give you plenty 💕🌹“

“Fantastic restaurant and experience with plentiful and great tasting authentic Vietnamese cuisine! They were kind enough to seat our party of five near their closing time! Big Kiné Mahalo and we’ll certainly be back again real soon! 🤙🏼“

“We loved our experience at Thuong An Lac! Most of the menu is vegan ❤ and had a wonderful selection including pho (which had to be the best I've ever had!) All of the staff was very kind and the recommended a market next door to find great produce.

Highly recommend 💙🌱🐙“

“Food was delicious, we had Pho, shaking beef, and shredded pork rolls. The flavor of the broth was great and high quality meat.
The jasmine tea was 10/10, the owners were very nice and talked us through their tea process and about its high quality. Great little Vietnamese place!“

“Authentic Vietnamese dishes. The Bun Bo Hue is amazing! The broth is deeper, rich and unreal and the spicy level is agressive enough but not overpowering. Fully loaded with meat, generous portion size. The herbs are so fresh. Love the service and quick and warm. They treat you like family. This is the place for an authentic Vietnamese food.“

“The Best! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌴 Vietnamese’s Crispy Chicken Wings With Lemon Wedges, Salt Pepper, Sautéed Onions On Top! Are My Favorite Here, Always Great Food, Mommas Broths! & Open Until Midnight!!“

“Great Pho. Tasty and great service“

“The best Pho on Oahu. There's a good reason why there's probably a line to enter this small hole in the wall restaurant. I've tried many places, and I always come back to this one. It's authentic, and they even have pickled garlic which I don't think I've seen in many places. There is validated parking, but you could also park in the Walmart across the street. If you're craving Pho, definitely definitely come here!“

“The Vietnamese pancakes and iced coffee is a must try...“

“While the flavors are great, skip the shrimp tacos. For $20, two small shrimp per taco is frugal. You end up eating mostly tortilla and cabbage. Either think the tortillas or be generous and add a third shrimp! Better to purchase the mixed taco or any of the other proteins.

Update: I spoke with the owner, Joseph, who apologized for the error on our order and ensured this won't happen again. Our other dishes were generously portioned and overall, the spices and quality of ingredients were 👌🏼.“

“Wonderful hospitality!! And always delicious. 😍 Always a must stop when we are in town. Plus the atmosphere is great as well.“

“Good food. Great people. Been here 3 days straight for lunch because of my picky son. :-) And my Mom and Aunt are vegetarian. If you are here visiting and want good Vietnamese food. Give them a try.“

“The only thing I didn’t like were the metal chairs and the noise. Service, food, and even the wait time were incredible. (We didn’t make a reservation and they still got us in quickly.“

“Super delicious rice noodles with the juiciest, most flavorful lemongrass chicken. Just such a delight to eat crispy veggies and herbs on a hot day here. The owner was so sweet too and chatted with us. This spot has been around for ~20+ years, too!“

“My boyfriend (Drew) and I picked up dinner here last night and the BBQ beef sandwhich was amazing!!! We love how the spice of the sauce wasn't too spicy. The pickled daikon and carrots complimented the spice and the beef was cooked to perfection.

We were very surprised by the mung bean tapioca pudding. We were not expecting to like it. Overall, it was not too sweet and had a good flavor to compliment the BBQ Beef sandwhich.

Great spot for lunch or dinner! Fast & great service 🤙“

“I only come here for the Pho. The broth is not salty but savory. That's good because other Pho restaurants have you drinking 5 cups of water afterwards. portion size is mid with a few slices of meat and couple meatballs. The portion size will not satisfy a normal adult. I can't say that it's worth it to drop $18 and not be full. It is enough to satisfy the taste buds though.“

“Wow…we loved our meals. We stopped here by quickly on our way from Waikiki to the airport, and easily found street parking. The vermicelli bowls with lemongrass chicken & tofu (and a banh mi with pork + chicken) were so fresh, so filling, and really high quality. Delicious Vietnamese iced coffee. The service was kind, as well. Highly recommend for a relaxed & high quality meal!!“

“Family owned and operated, excellent food; a classic, lowkey gem. I feel privileged to have been a customer for a long time. This local favorite spot for Vietnamese food is made with high quality ingredients and sends you home not just with the lovely flavors lingering but a sense of wellbeing. Nothing really warms you like a good pho some days; they take no shortcuts with the home made broth which as you know if you ever thought “oh I’ll just make that at home,” takes *all* *day* to make pho broth. )Some places, not naming names, take some easy shortcuts on the broth. It’s tasty but when you walk out, your body feels it differently. Bac nam makes their own from scratch and it is legit. Ono and much healthier (in my opinion.) Thank you Bac Nam!“

“Today I got to try their summer rolls & shredded chicken sandwich and they were great. It really seemed like a healthy food and I really felt clean and nice after eating such healthy food. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.“

“The Vietnamese pancakes and iced coffee is a must try...“

“Pho broth is really good 👍“

“Friendly and good service! Delicious oxtail soup!“

“Best broth. Clear. I order the brisket and iced coffee. ONO ! Bean sprouts very clean.“

“We came here because it looked just like our favorite neighborhood pho spots in Los Angeles and that’s exactly what we got. Grandkids running around quietly playing, family run shop, and a really clean broth. Super fresh aromatics and greens. Just what we needed after a day in the water. And we ordered some banh mi sandwiches to go to tak to the beach with us the next day. Kept them in our hotel room fridge. Will for sure come back.“

“Love their Papaya salad platters, Phö broth, Sandwiches, Vermicelli, plate lunch combos, Summer rolls, desserts and smoothies. All so fresh, tasty and delicious!! The owner is amazingly friendly and can remember your name and your order from previous visits. Miss the indoor dining.“

“I'm vegetarian and they accommodated my dietary restriction. They made a bowl of vegetarian salad with vermicelli and it was DELICIOUS! Thank you BR!“

“A co-worker and I tried out Kieu Vietnamese Cuisine on King Street after reading good things about the place. Our server brought out glasses of what we expected to be water; it was lightly flavored tea … A nice change of pace, especially since I don’t drink water, at least not au naturel.

We chose the Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef soup) and Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls). These are dishes that we frequently order at P** V******, on Smith and Hotel. It took a while for our food to arrive, but each dish presented well. My vermicelli dish was smaller than one at P*V*, but it contained more grilled pork and the flavoring of the ingredients and the flavoring of the accompanying Nuoc Cham was more complex and richer. The sole negative, it contained less vermicelli, which for me, was a good thing because I’ve always struggled to consume all the noodles at the other place.

The soup for the Bun Bo Hue was rich, and I sensed an undertone of crab. Were crab shells used in the broth? I think so … My friend reported that the portion of pig knuckle was rubbery and tough … inedible, in his woods. Each dish cost $18.99, including tax. I enjoyed my vermicelli dish; my friend said he’d try pho the next time.“

“Was going to Pate , a banh mi place across the alley -- been going there a while and they are good and popular but always full of-- small space , often a wait at lunch or other. Happened upon this place and no line. Fantastic banh mi -- I got the crispy pork--great bread--some of the best I have had--, tasty pork with a sauce and lots of cilantro and other fillings. Be sure to check them out.“

“Love this place! amazing food and service!“

“Had so many of my local friends recommend this place. Cozy, older, friendly, hole-in-the-wall restaurant. I got take out on a rainy day and got the #11 + Thai iced tea (delicious and not crazy sweet). Price is very good & the broth!! The broth was so comforting, aromatic, with a touch of sweetness. I always take note of pho restaurant’s chili oil sate and this one’s had a really good kick! Will definitely be back!“

“Nicely decorated giving a homey vibe. We ordered pho, papaya salad and fried plantain rolls. All were cooked very well. The pho broth was tasty and had a generous serving of noodles and meat, while the papaya had a good balance of sweetness and sourness. The plantain was a great way to end our dinner! I can’t wait to go back and try their curry entree.“

“If you love pho or are looking for a break from Hawaiian cuisine, this place is a must-visit. It’s a classic Vietnamese restaurant that feels like a homemade kitchen, serving authentic and comforting dishes.

The pho broth was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and served with plenty of fresh herbs. The grilled pork chop was another highlight: perfectly cooked, fresh, juicy, and pleasantly savory without being overly sweet.

The prices are very reasonable, making it an excellent value for the quality of the food. I highly recommend stopping here for a meal if you’re visiting Waikīkī. Just be aware that parking is limited, so finding a spot can be a bit challenging.

We’ll definitely be coming back on our next trip to Hawaii!“

“Great selection of food and awesome atmosphere - wonderful flavors! Service was outstanding too. A must visit for authentic Vietnamese!“

“No frills Vietnamese food in a small but comfortable space on the edge of Chinatown.... The food was very fresh and authentic. Run by a local couple/family, the service was very hospitable... Prices very fair. The Vietnamese coffee was traditional slow drip and delicious. Ordered the banh mi sandwich and it was also a star... The bread was fresh baked, and had the perfect texture and softness on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on the crust. Definitely recommended.“

“My Vietnamese friend suggested that we order the Super Pho Seven Courses of Beef at her favorite Vietnamese restaurant. It had a good variety of beef prepared in different ways. My favorite was the Lemon Beef Salad that we rolled up into rice paper and dipped into a delicious sauce. This restaurant not only has the best tasting food, they have the largest menu with over 100 authentic dishes. On Tuesday I ate at Broken Rice and last night I ate at Hale Vietnam, so that's 3 different Vietnamese restaurants in 3 days in a 2 block radius. This one is the only one that I ***** Highly Recommended!*****“

“We LOVE PHO NINA 💗👌🏼 this place is a 🔟 to ten and 💯 recommended 🥬 food was fresh and Mister Nina (the one who was our server and host) was friendly and kind. We felt like we are in VIETNAM 🇻🇳 mahalo 😌🤙🏻 we will comeback“

“There are places you visit, and then there are places that find you. Insomnia is unquestionably the latter.

From the moment you walk in, the world outside simply falls away. The space feels less like a business and more like someone’s most carefully loved living room. But it’s the owners who make it truly extraordinary — in an age where hospitality has become a transaction, they treat every guest like a long-awaited friend. Their warmth isn’t performed — it’s genuinely, beautifully real.“

“The catfish is constantly good always have that when I go there“

“First time coming to Saito and Pho. It was very quick to get seated. We also got our food within like 10-15 minutes. The chicken Katsu was nice and crispy and with the side order of curry was also good. The curry was not spicy but was also thick enough for it to work well with the Katsu. Overall, it kinda gave a nice mom and pop kinda restaurant where it felt like you just came back home.“

“Amazing Vietnamese food truck with an extensive menu!

I came across this food truck the other night with a hankering for Pho. As I approached, I could see a huge photo collage of most of the dishes served. A very nice woman at the counter took my order, of which I went for the Oxtail Pho and a Pineapple Sugar Cane drink.

After paying, I went to pick a table. Within 8 minutes the food arrived at the table and it smelled wonderful. First off, I’ve never had oxtail pho before… love oxtail, love pho, so perfect combo! The broth was delicious and the pho was fantastic! The only thing I’d say is that the portion was a bit small for Hawaiian and Vietnamese standards.

As for the ambiance, it’s very casual with a street food scene vibe that I was digging! There’s ample parking as well.

Next time I’d like to try the pork rice plate and the snails. If you’ve got a craving for Vietnamese food, this spot is worth trying!“

“Had an outstanding experience here. We were craving some pho and wanted to go somewhere new. This place did not disappoint! Everything was delicious from the Bahn Mi, to the sping rols to the brisket pho.. All was delicious. The service was outstanding too. We all left full and will be back again!“

“I love this place. Came today with a friend, but I did before with my husband who is Vietnamese and he loved it. Is one of the new places still in the island that offers an appetizer of spring rolls (4) for a reasonable price, because I came across some other places where they cut the spring roll in a half or 3 and charge you per piece.

I would definitely come back. Pho was great.“

“The food is amazing and the service is always with Aloha 🥰“

“The menu features many delicious dishes, with Pho and Bu’n being my personal favorites. Don't forget to try the yogurt, flan, and fresh sugarcane juice—they are the perfect way to finish off your meal. It is well worth a visit if you are looking for genuine Vietnamese flavors.“

“Friendly Customer Service ♥️🤙🙏🏼“