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.
Dingran Wang
8/10 The famous pig and the lady is renowned for its exceptional pho, and it holds the title of the best pho in the United States. I had the pleasure of dining there three years ago during the pandemic, and despite the challenges, we managed to secure a table. However, in the past two years, we’ve only had the opportunity to savor its deliciousness at its stand at the KCC farmers market, as we couldn’t find a table at the restaurant. This time, we’re thrilled to confirm that it remains the undisputed best pho in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Angel Wong
Definitely a special place. Vietnamese mixed with a bit of Italian. If you’re looking for unique flavours with a great atmosphere you’ve got it here. Not many restaurants like this in Waikiki!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Zoh Eb.
Over hyped and unfriendly staff. Had the Edamame & Peanuts, BLTA Banh Xeo, Bo Kho Papardelle and Spiced lamb leg steak. The food was just okay… The edamame and peanuts are way too over powered by the sauce they are tossed in. The lamb was uncooked on one side (thicker side of it); and I mean, uncooked. The waitress was not friendly at all. Not even a ‘hello’, we felt very unwelcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
C.S. Kim
My wife and I ordered the pate as an appetizer and shared the French dip and pho for our main courses. Everything was tasty and good. I didn’t care for the basil that was in the pho but that’s just personal preference. Make sure to have a reservation before going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pho French Dip, Jidori Pate Toast
K J
This place used to be amazing but since Covid they’ve lost it. The Green Tea Salad had too much mung bean compared to the amount of green papaya and the flavor was very sour and overly fermented (and I love sour in general). The banh xeo was great but had some cheese in it which was a bit weird. The wings were good but not as soft as we would have expected. We always loved their custard but this time, it was a marshmallow custard swirled with a sweet potato sorbet and we’ve never found the creamy custard. It only tasted like a sorbet so we were a bit disappointed with the dessert experience as well. Def not worth the price this time. On the other hand, service was awesome so kudos to that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
William
We gave this place a try due to a recommendation. We ordered the Chicken Wings, Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly, and PHO French Dip. Wings were ok. I didn't like the pork belly at all. The PHO French Dip good when dipped in the PHO that came with it. I recommend sticking with the French Dip and you'll be fine. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
X. W.
The pate toast was excellent and full of flavor. The pho and banh mi were good, though we’ve had slightly better at other Vietnamese restaurants. The chicken rice didn’t meet our expectations, so we probably wouldn’t order it again. Service was generally fine, but we had to ask for spoons for the rice, all the utensils had already been cleared after we requested a to-go box for our leftovers, so we had to transfer the food to the box without any forks or spoons, which made it a bit tricky. Could be better if our server could have checked on us a bit more frequently.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tonya Brooks
Friendly and good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
D.M.
Come with friends and share plates. Food is unreal, maybe best restaurant on Oahu.
Delicious ever changing menu and an educated staff that can point you in the right direction.
bcuscia38
We made a reservation for lunch because it is recommended and definitely needed, because this place is hopping. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. The Server was excellent, he let us know what the specials were and what was popular on the menu. We ordered the French dip Bahn Mi and the Phom75, both were excellent, full of flavor. This is in my view is traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a little something extra or twist in a very good way. I love the French dip broth, the sandwich on its own is great, and then adding the French dip is an indulgence, and why not, you only live once. We also ordered the Pho 75 and the broth was full of flavor. Then we pushed it just a bit further and ordered the Hainan chicken and rice, excellent poached chicken, so moist, first time having something like this and loved it. Three for Three. Everything didn't go flawlessly though, nothing ever does, that's life, ordered a beer, but took a while to get it to the table. The server explained that there was an issue with the keg system and apologized, and said another beer would be coming shortly. Another server came with a great selection of one of their beers on tap, and apologized for the wait. I can tell the severs want you have a great experience; I call that excellent service, something goes stray and you deal with it, and that is what they did, in the right way. The restaurant is stylish, cool, a great place for a date, or friends to hang out for some great food and drink. This last part I'm about to describe will make you think I'm overdoing this restaurant's review, maybe I am, but I love their Restroom, I thought I was just going to wash my hands, but instead I walked into another dimension in Hollywood in the form of Big Trouble in China town. This is a movie that I have loved since I first saw it and have part of my movie collection. The themed bathroom blew my mind. I never in my life wanted to hang out in a bathroom and just stare at movie memorabilia, in a bathroom!, but like what Jack Burton says in a time like this, "What the hell!" If you are ever in Oahu Honolulu China town, Check this place out, I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlee Bird
Order the wings! They’ll tell you how popular they are, and rightfully so! The cauliflower appetizer is also great and flavorful, but the pork collar was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Eugeni
Great Place…Great Food and Great atmosphere….But the 6% service charge is disappointing. The economy has hit the customer as well…So why do you feel the need to add a service charge on top of the typical tip? Your explanation for this service charge listed on the bill is something that every business owner in America has to deal with & I don’t see a service charge as common practice in the industry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Sandella
Absolute ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pho French Dip, Bahn MI, Le Fried Chicken Wings
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.
8/10 The famous pig and the lady is renowned for its exceptional pho, and it holds the title of the best pho in the United States. I had the pleasure of dining there three years ago during the pandemic, and despite the challenges, we managed to secure a table. However, in the past two years, we’ve only had the opportunity to savor its deliciousness at its stand at the KCC farmers market, as we couldn’t find a table at the restaurant. This time, we’re thrilled to confirm that it remains the undisputed best pho in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Definitely a special place. Vietnamese mixed with a bit of Italian. If you’re looking for unique flavours with a great atmosphere you’ve got it here. Not many restaurants like this in Waikiki!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Over hyped and unfriendly staff.
Had the Edamame & Peanuts, BLTA Banh Xeo, Bo Kho Papardelle and Spiced lamb leg steak.
The food was just okay…
The edamame and peanuts are way too over powered by the sauce they are tossed in. The lamb was uncooked on one side (thicker side of it); and I mean, uncooked.
The waitress was not friendly at all. Not even a ‘hello’, we felt very unwelcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
My wife and I ordered the pate as an appetizer and shared the French dip and pho for our main courses. Everything was tasty and good. I didn’t care for the basil that was in the pho but that’s just personal preference. Make sure to have a reservation before going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pho French Dip, Jidori Pate Toast
This place used to be amazing but since Covid they’ve lost it. The Green Tea Salad had too much mung bean compared to the amount of green papaya and the flavor was very sour and overly fermented (and I love sour in general). The banh xeo was great but had some cheese in it which was a bit weird. The wings were good but not as soft as we would have expected. We always loved their custard but this time, it was a marshmallow custard swirled with a sweet potato sorbet and we’ve never found the creamy custard. It only tasted like a sorbet so we were a bit disappointed with the dessert experience as well. Def not worth the price this time. On the other hand, service was awesome so kudos to that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
We gave this place a try due to a recommendation. We ordered the Chicken Wings, Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly, and PHO French Dip. Wings were ok. I didn't like the pork belly at all. The PHO French Dip good when dipped in the PHO that came with it. I recommend sticking with the French Dip and you'll be fine. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The pate toast was excellent and full of flavor. The pho and banh mi were good, though we’ve had slightly better at other Vietnamese restaurants. The chicken rice didn’t meet our expectations, so we probably wouldn’t order it again.
Service was generally fine, but we had to ask for spoons for the rice, all the utensils had already been cleared after we requested a to-go box for our leftovers, so we had to transfer the food to the box without any forks or spoons, which made it a bit tricky. Could be better if our server could have checked on us a bit more frequently.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Friendly and good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Come with friends and share plates. Food is unreal, maybe best restaurant on Oahu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious ever changing menu and an educated staff that can point you in the right direction.
We made a reservation for lunch because it is recommended and definitely needed, because this place is hopping. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. The Server was excellent, he let us know what the specials were and what was popular on the menu. We ordered the French dip Bahn Mi and the Phom75, both were excellent, full of flavor. This is in my view is traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a little something extra or twist in a very good way. I love the French dip broth, the sandwich on its own is great, and then adding the French dip is an indulgence, and why not, you only live once. We also ordered the Pho 75 and the broth was full of flavor. Then we pushed it just a bit further and ordered the Hainan chicken and rice, excellent poached chicken, so moist, first time having something like this and loved it. Three for Three. Everything didn't go flawlessly though, nothing ever does, that's life, ordered a beer, but took a while to get it to the table. The server explained that there was an issue with the keg system and apologized, and said another beer would be coming shortly. Another server came with a great selection of one of their beers on tap, and apologized for the wait. I can tell the severs want you have a great experience; I call that excellent service, something goes stray and you deal with it, and that is what they did, in the right way. The restaurant is stylish, cool, a great place for a date, or friends to hang out for some great food and drink. This last part I'm about to describe will make you think I'm overdoing this restaurant's review, maybe I am, but I love their Restroom, I thought I was just going to wash my hands, but instead I walked into another dimension in Hollywood in the form of Big Trouble in China town. This is a movie that I have loved since I first saw it and have part of my movie collection. The themed bathroom blew my mind. I never in my life wanted to hang out in a bathroom and just stare at movie memorabilia, in a bathroom!, but like what Jack Burton says in a time like this, "What the hell!" If you are ever in Oahu Honolulu China town, Check this place out, I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Order the wings! They’ll tell you how popular they are, and rightfully so! The cauliflower appetizer is also great and flavorful, but the pork collar was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Place…Great Food and Great atmosphere….But the 6% service charge is disappointing. The economy has hit the customer as well…So why do you feel the need to add a service charge on top of the typical tip? Your explanation for this service charge listed on the bill is something that every business owner in America has to deal with & I don’t see a service charge as common practice in the industry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pho French Dip, Bahn MI, Le Fried Chicken Wings
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