50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Honolulu

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

“Thoroughly enjoyed the experience here. Staff was wonderful, all food was vegan, and they even had some free vegan books when I was there😄 Diverse menu with plenty of different options, and overall really enjoyed everything I tried! Updated from previous review on 2025-08-24“

“Best BBQ pork banh mi sandwich!! They make everything fresh to order. Bread is crispy and airy, meat is tender/flavorful/not overtly sweet with pickled onions. We got ours with extra meat! AND YOU MUST EAT IT WITH THEIR HOMEMADE HOT SAUCE! It is potent and will make you sweat and want for more!! Recommend to call to order if you don’t want to wait there. I’ve always ordered at the counter and then go next door and get a coffee while waiting the 10-15 mins. You can also request them to cut the sandwich in half and ask for utensils (chopsticks) if needed (since all the meeeeaat would fall out as you eat.)“

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

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

“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!!“

“Went here for lunch, the food was super good (and that’s coming from a Vietnamese person), all the food came out really fast, there was a short wait to get in though. The only issue I have is that since it is in china town it is super hard to find parking. Other than that it is a great Vietnamese restaurant and I highly recommend it.“

“Everything was great. The ladies were very kind to us. Food was great, service was great. Very simple atmosphere, nothing fancy, which didn’t bother us much. We ordered the chicken pho and the oxtail pho and both were amazing! Would certainly come back.“

“My first time trying this Vietnamese restaurant. I went during off hours, so plenty of parking and I was the only customer.

The menu is extensive typical of a Vietnamese restaurant, but I am here to try the Pho. The broth is very light, but beefy. Not too sweet. But its missing the essence of the spices, like the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, cardamom and fennel. Also the smokiness of the onions and ginger. I just prefer my pho broth to be heavier on the spices. But I still enjoyed it. The rice noodles was perfect, and the meat toppings is a little on the stingy side. Also only one size bowl.

I also tried the Summer Rolls with BBQ Pork. It was just average to me. Service was good, attentive and refilled my water when needed. Came to check on me a couple of time. My Mom called me while eating and I ended up ordering the Chicken Pho for take out for my Mom.

They did get busier after I sat down with mostly take out orders.

I will definitely come back again. I like the convenience of satisfying my Pho cravings and I don't have to drive to downtown/Chinatown.“

“Came here based on Yelp reviews. Tried the seafood pho and the roast pork dry noodle. The pho broth was excellent. Very flavorful with lots of aromatics. My wife enjoyed it. I had the roast pork, won ton, and egg noodle dry. Roast pork was tender and tasty and went well with the plump won ton and chewy egg noodles. We're definitely coming back for more. It's a small place so be ready to wait for a little bit“

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

“Casual Vietnamese restaurant with a diverse selection of noodle dishes from different regions of Vietnam. I tried the hu tieu Nam Vang, which was a delicious bowl of clear noodle soup. The flavor was solid, and while the squid and shrimp were just okay, the overall dish hit the spot. I’m definitely interested in trying their other noodle bowls. Service was quick and efficient.“

“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!!“

“Friendly and good service! Delicious oxtail soup!“

“*Parking: Street parking
*Overall review: Local atmosphere, rich taste of rice noodle soup + noodles are very soft and delicious. Would definitely visit again. Recommended!

This is a local Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown. It's not a modern atmosphere, but there are plenty of table seats and the food comes out right after you order! The food was plentiful and the rice noodles were delicious, so I wanted to order other soup dishes next time. Recommended Recommended

Pho Large $16: It's a sweet broth, but it's delicious. In particular, the rice noodles are thinner and very soft than other places. Since I wasn't hungry, I ordered one and shared it between the two of us, and it was just the right amount.
Ice Coffee $5: Sweet Vietnamese ice coffee.
Ban Mi $11: The banh mi bread is delicious. I was full so I only ate one bite, but it was okay.“

“This is the first place I would think of when hungry. The Pho is always good. The owners are nice. I think they care very much about the cleanliness in the restaurant. I come here almost every week. Always order the same Pho but never get bored 😎.“

“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.“

“You must eat here! Fantastic food and very friendly service. It seemed that everyone was a local and all of the food we ordered was 100% amazing:

- Iced Coffee was a must have!
- cold vermicelli noodles had an amazing house fish sauce. The chicken and spring rolls were tasty!
- pho was the most fragrant, delicious broth!“

“Great Pho. Tasty and great service“

“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 family and I are visiting Waikīkī on vacation, and I think throughout our trip this may be the absolute best restaurant and food we've eaten!! We all got Pho and everything from the soup, to the noodles and veggies, tasted soooo fresh and delicious! I cannot recommend this place enough, I'm really excited to come back and eat more on my next trip!!!“

“This pho spot is a hidden gem! The food is always amazing — super flavorful broth, fresh noodles, and a generous amount of meat. They’ve got a ton of sauce and topping options too, so you can really customize your bowl just how you like it. The staff is always kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. It’s usually nice and calm during the day, but it definitely gets busier after dark — even then, I’ve never had to wait long. Definitely worth checking out if you love good pho and chill vibes.“

“Pho broth is really good 👍“

“Love this place! amazing food and service!“

“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!*****“

“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.“

“Tried their periwinkle soup noodle #70 the first time and it's delicious - a light and slightly sweet broth. The pork's blood cake they used was the smoothest I've tried for a long time outside of Asia! It wasn't the normal hard and grainy texture - amazing! I've been here so many times and every time the food was good. With so many choices on the menu, it's hard to not find what you like for everyone at the table. The service was straightforward and prompt. Sometimes there are people waiting outside, so it's good to be mindful about how much time spent at the table as well. I'm a regular so see you later!“

“We recently dined at Phở Minh Thư and had a fantastic experience! We ordered two special phở and the spring rolls with grilled pork, and both dishes were absolutely amazing. The phở had a rich and flavorful broth, and the portions were generous. The spring rolls were fresh and packed with delicious ingredients.

The food was not only delicious but also great value for the portion sizes. We will definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend Phở Minh Thư for anyone craving authentic and tasty Vietnamese food.“

“Had a late night basketball tournament at the Hawaii Convention Center. We looking for a quick place to grab food and stumbled into the parking of Saigon Grill. Menu had plenty of options. The business was open late. The food was delicious 😋. I am definitely going back.“

“Kim, Kevin, and the tasty food keep us returning. The only suggestion we would offer is that the food for the plate lunches be kept consistently on a food warmer that's turned on, rather than giving it an appearance that the food is heated.“

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

“I stopped by to make take out order. But if you do not plan to take it home to eat, it is better not to order pho. It was almost impossible for me to eat out of a big pot of soup.
I also wish the portions were smaller because it also came with a high price.
I enjoyed the spring rolls. 2 rolls for $8.
Pho was $18. So… not cheap for a meal for 1 person.“

“Great food, has parking, and friendly staff! My gf comes here weekly. The only thing I have to add is that their medium size bowl is diff from Pho Que or Saigon. The amount of noodles they gave for medium bowl is very small, at least compared to the other two places I go to on a regular basis. Taste is excellent tho.“

“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!“

“Such a great food spot! Will definitely be back here again when we visit Hawai’i. The amount of vegetables were abundant, and the pho broth itself was delicious. It also came out quick and hot. The owner often checked on our table and asked us if everything was okay. Really nice!!“

“Muy divertido y muy amables las personas que lo atienden“

“Pho Nam is our friendly neighborhood spot to get pho takeout if we are feeling under the weather, or to go for a quick family meal if we don't feel like cooking. The pho (we've had probably 5+ variations from this place) is good, with a flavorful broth. The spring rolls are another hit with this place.

Takeout is always very fast, food always comes out very fast. The space is clean, and above all the staff is incredibly friendly.“

“Fried rice was really good! Chicken done just right.. Dessert was excellent. Mango something. ..“

“Ha Long Pho is one of my "go to" stops when I'm home...and as always, the ono grindz did not disappoint!!! Summer Rolls: Very large!!! I don't remember them being as full as they were today...not sure if it was a mistake, or a new recipe. As I remember it was so fresh filled with crispy veggies!!! Definitely a 10/10!!! Seafood Pho: When it's an option, I always order seafood Pho! For those of you who know how to eat Pho, you know that beef broth is a must, no matter what style Pho you order. Most places I have to ask for beef broth as it often comes with a vegetable broth...but here, it automatically comes with beef broth. And the seafood was not chewy. I would have loved to see some other seafood represented (it only had fishcake balls and shrimp) but it didn't take away from the healthy portion and umami flavor!!! 9/10 (Only because of the variety of seafood.) COVID Protocols: I felt very comfortable at Ha Long Pho, they require proof of vaccine, or negative COVID test, to enter...and...instead of your spices being left on the table, they are pulled after each guest, I can only assume to sanitize before the next guest uses it. 10/10 for sanitation and safety!!!“

“We've been coming here for the past few months. We love it here. Location is just a block away from work. The people here are nice & friendly. The food...awesome. I never had anything here that I didn't like. Their pho is so flavorful, the bun bo hue was perfect, the spring rolls tasty & their vermicelli combos are really good as well.“

“Fantastic food, delicious drinks, and the most welcoming staff. Everything our group of 6 ordered was outstanding and we all said we couldn’t wait to come back again. Highly recommend!“

“Fall Rolls were great and almost better to have them with their own garlic chili instead of the peanut sauce.

I got the vegetarian pho and the broth had a great taste. Amazing mushrooms and vegtables. I added two more scoops of the garlic chili and it gave it an even nicer taste.

I will be back!“

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

“Awesome customer service! Delicious Banh Mi sandwiches, tasty summer rolls, and wonderful Vietnamese drinks! I’m very to happy to say they also have vegetarian options. Also what I love about them is that everything is fresh!“

“They are the BEST!!! My favorite is the garlic chicken! Everytime I come home for a visit I HAVE to come and eat here ❤️❤️❤️“

“Chopstick and rice has been around for about a year and has come a long way in their service and food options. They have a wide variety of menu items to choose from. Service is good and the meals that we have had there the past few visits have been great. No extra service fees or mandatory tips, but I'm always happy to leave a a generous gratuity since the service is so good. ?“

“I got the combo bahn mi here for lunch and it was delicious!! The woman working the counter was very kind and attentive. Service was quick and I thought the portion was pretty good for the price. Already crave another, will definitely be returning:)“