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    Bac Nam

    4.3 (415 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kyle J.

    There's a ton of parking in the back, just found out about that. Bac Nam I new to me, noticed a the reviews were good and wanted to try it out. The pho was clean and I was impressed with the spring rolls. The Hue beef noodles were pretty mediocre, and it doesn't come with the side vegetables like what I'm use to for a bun bo hue, don't get recommend that. When compared to the other Vietnamese restaurants, this place is also lacking in the spicy sauce. They have the basic sriracha and hoisin.. the uncle was serving, seems like the boss there. He was chill. Overall not bad, would go back for the pho and spring rolls again

    Jhonny R.

    5 stars. Wonderful staff. Endless choices and a cozy atmosphere. Dessert too Street parking

    Appetizer #09 (Chicken Wrap with French bread and sauce) -- fresh, tasty, and paired perfectly with the sauce.
    Cindy A.

    Errands + Bac Nam = perfect combo. It had been awhile since I've been to Bac Nam Restaurant, but I stopped in for takeout while running errands -- and it absolutely hit the craving. What I ordered: House Special Curry #53 - Crabmeat Curry w/ French Bread Rich, savory, comforting, and full of flavor. The French bread was perfect for dipping. So yummers. Appetizer #09 - Chicken Wrap w/ French Bread & Sauce Fresh, tasty, and paired perfectly with the sauce. Light but satisfying. Vietnamese Iced Coffee That smooth, sweet zing you need to power through your work day. Everything was packaged well for takeout. The service is awesome, the staff is great, and you can really feel the culture and warmth when you walk in. The restaurant is always clean and cool inside. Bonus -- I scored front meter parking, and there's also a lot in the back, which makes it super convenient. So good. Definitely won't wait so long to come back next time.

    Perfect day for some soup. Seafood egg noodles and Crab noodle soup.
    Dawn K.

    Sometimes you take things for granted. I take this place for granted, and this review is long overdue. It's one of our favorite go-to restaurants. We come often and are never disappointed. I don't have a Vietnamese grandmother but if I did I imagine this is what eating in her home would feel like--cozy and comforting. I imagine that the food from her kitchen would taste like this--full of flavor and love. It's a family-run, small business and the owner always greets us with a warm smile and nod of recognition. He must have lots of regulars because I notice he offers this greeting to many of the clientele. Like us, they don't really need a menu because they come knowing what they want. My husband always gets the Bun Rieu, crab noodle soup. He has a conversation with the owner every time saying he was thinking of trying something else but can't pass up the Bun Rieu. The owner teases him that he knows his order! Such wonderful connection with customers. I'm no better but at least I differ between two dishes, the seafood egg noodle soup and the Bun with lemongrass tofu. It just depends on my mood and the weather outside. Neither disappoints me. Service is not just courteous but fast. We often eat here between errands and appointments or when we're very 'hangry' because we know we'll be served quickly. It's a place we can count on for taste and timing. Try them out. You'll start counting on them too...parking is in a lot in the back or on the street. They have a side room for larger parties. We haven't used it yet but I've seen larger groups in there. So if you're running around town and just want a place to get some great food fast or you want to come with a gang for a good time, stop by Bac Nam. It's like stopping by grandma's house in all the best ways...

    Delicious trotter.
    Jim C.

    This was my third stop of my Bun Bo Hue challenge. And it's another excellent meal. Here, it's simple. It's mostly pig trotter. The broth was rich in beef flavor. Piping hot. The service was very quick. The food came out quick too. This is the OG of Vietnamese food restaurant. I don't remember when it wasn't here. It's a little small, but it was never too busy where I didn't have a table right away. I've had the pho here too and it's as good as any other's.

    Steamed Dumplings
    Shane A.

    Stopped here purely on Yelp ratings to try out their pho. Started off with the Steamed Dumplings...wow. So much flavor packed into those small dumplings. The outside was chewy and went well with the stuffing and the toppings. The pho broth was one of the best we've tried (and we've tried tons from the west side to the east side). Soup was piping hot with tons of flavor. Service was excellent and the food came out fast. This will be our new number one stop for pho!

    Small crab curry
    Rand E.

    A local Vietnamese family run spot that's great for lunch. A hint, there's a small parking lot behind the restaurant. The most favorite dish was the crab curry! A small was good enough for 4 people. Served with either rice or bread (choose rice, since it's best to soak up the sauce). Shared the summer rolls and a green papaya salad. The summer rolls were served with a nice peanut sauce and the papaya salad a fish sauce. The papaya salad was a bit bland, hence the 4 stars.

    Crab curry
    Deandra V.

    Plenty of seating available, decently priced and great portions! Got their pho twice in a row. I never usually drink all my broth, but this broth tastes like it's been simmering for hours! Street parking up front or a small lot in the back. Restaurant accepts card.

    Lemon Beef Salad
    Dan T.

    First visit and was delighted. Summer roll was fresh with correct fillings and a savory sauce. Steamed dumplings (Banh bot loc) was cooked perfectly with a crunchy bottom and topped with herb and fried onions and dipping sauce. Banh xeo was crisp with a crunch, savory filling and served with a generous portion of vegetables. Lemon beef salad, hot seasoned cubes of beef on a bed of salad with pleasant lemon dressing. Two color tapioca was refreshing. Everything was scrumptious and authentic. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance was comfortable and cozy. Will be back to try everything on the menu. One of the best Vietnamese food on the island!!!

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    One of the best in the island .. great little restaurant with high quality taste !!! Highly recommend!!

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    Best, most authentic Vietnamese food in central/east Honolulu. Good service, polite, parkng in back. Try it, you'll like ti.

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    I've been going there for years. They have excellent food, welcoming staff and perfect for private gatherings. Kimmi and Tam are the best.

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    Our family loves coming here for the crab curry and pho! And the service is amazing from this local, family-run shop!!

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    Nice location, easy parking. The staff was amazing! Had the crab curry! My son even enjoyed the food! Will dine there again and again!

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    1.4 miChinatown
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    We have wanted to try this place for so long but the hours and potential lines were a factor in…read moreholding us back. But finally we were able to try this place on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm after the lunch crush. From the outside it's hard to miss as it blends in with the older buildings. But...the interior is something else. Super clean, bright, inviting and bustling with activity. We waited only a few minutes before being seated. We were given a menu and ordered quickly. We ordered beef chow fun and the stewed meat dish. The food came out hot and quickly. The first bite proved the hype is to be believed. Soup dish had lotsa of meat and noodles. Soup was flavorful and very thinner but great with the meat and noodles. The beef chow fun...definitely had the essence of the wok. Absolutely worth coming. Prices are higher but cost is going up every where. Will return to try more dishes. Wish they would stay open later with a late dinner menu.

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    So clean and spacious

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    4.6(7 reviews)
    0.8 miKaka'ako

    About 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, there was already a line of people placing their order for fresh…read morepulled noodles. We were told that the first batch would be served about 11 a.m. so we quickly put our order in. The first thing that caught my attention, was the savory aroma of their 5-spice ground pork being cooked. You can add this as a topping to the noodle dish. The second thing that caught my attention, was the labor of love going in to each order of fresh pulled noodles. You can watch him stretch the dough ball and slap it on the counter before he boils each batch with careful preparation. The third thing that caught my attention, was their adorable mother, helping to slice the cucumbers and top each dish with crushed iso peanuts. Do not forget to order the side of pickled bittermelon....so good!! From beginning to end, this was an incredible experience of all my senses! To see and hear them at work and then to taste the delicious sesame sauce on the fresh pulled noodles....WOW! The soft noodles, the crisp bittermelon, and the savory sauce....super delish! Seriously, go early to place your order. The wait is totally worth it :) Will come back next time to try other menu items.

    Shima Dreams of Noodles is a pop-up, located at Fishcake -…read more This place supposedly has a huge following, and people anticipate for the changing menu of various noodle dishes. When we went, the menu focused on udon: +Hot Yamakake Udon with Quail Egg (a special) +Cold Yamakake Udon (a special) +Hot Udon +Cold Udon The special udon dishes are servied with tororo (grated mountain yam), housemade tsukudani (seaweed braised in a sweet Japanese sauce), crispy nori, green onions, and an option to add wasabi. We went for both the hot and cold udon specials - I think it was a consensus that we would have liked to have more noodles in the dish. This is definitely a sweeter dish, with the tororo and the tsukudani. The place already had a long line, and the best way to enjoy would be to dine-in. Note that if you do order a carry-out, the quail egg would not be included. +ordering online is available +changing menu of noodle dishes +popup at Fishcake

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    Making fresh udon noodles!

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    Fresh pulled noodles with sesame sauce, 5 spice ground pork, and side of pickled bittermelon, so yum!

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    4.3(675 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2020

    What is Noods? I had to Google it. I can't keep up with urban words nowadays. So keep up with me…read morehere. Vibe is chill as young folks say these days. Young server quickly greeted us and let us sit anywhere. He asked if we've been here before and quickly ran down some specials. I love it when they ask "been here before?" I was set on Black garlic Tonkotsu. Served with thin ramen noods. I love thin noodles and they're not yellow. No need to dye the noodles. I like them as is. Rich broth and crunchy garlic. Their special is carmelized kimchee gyoza and Gochuchang, spicy ramen. Kimchee gyoza wasn't too spicy but spicy ramen is spicy as it should be. Best of all, music playlists were from 90s. Love it even more! My Era! Anyways, comfortable, cute, easy ramen joint in Kaimuki with excellent service. You can park in Kaimuki municipal parking lot.

    3 and a half stars really... Full disclosure, I ordered…read morethrough Door Dash. My food was delivered with 20 minutes, which is incredibly speedy! The flavor of my creamy garlic shoyu ramen was fine. Nothing special, but good enough. However, it was cold (not room-temperature. Cold!) and there was very little of it. "Lazy tax" aside, I could've had a much tastier and more satisfying meal for way less if I had just added some veggies and (very) little meat to a pot of Sapporo noodles prepared at home. I understand times are hard, especially for small businesses, in this economy but pouring more broth would've made a big difference. Even if I had to po it in the microwave myself.

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