Had an amazing experience and enjoyed dinner here on a Sunday evening after a hectic day of traveling. Came here with my wife, daughters, parents, in-laws, and family friends (10 total) and were well taken care of. Staff was attentive to our needs and food came out quick. I had the rice plate special (com dac biet), wife had the shaking beef (bo luc lac), rest of the table had combination pho, chicken rice plate, bun rieu, bun bo hue, pate and egg rolls. 10/10 across the board. There's a lot of Asian cuisine options- but if you're looking for some great Vietnamese food- this is your spot. read more

5 stars again. We were in kaimuki so we had to stop at Happy Days, sconees, and while we were at cow cow, I had to run across the street for my favorite salad at broken rice.. the chicken salad. I love the freshness of this salad. Owners are so appreciative of my business too! As they handed me my salad, I said, "this is my favorite"... and I smiled. I hope they could tell I was smiling through my mask. Lol. Love this place... and it's local. read more

Broken Rice - The best chicken salad and fried rice! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Drove 20 miles to finally try out broken rice. It's a little hole in the wall located in the heart of Waialae. Street parking is pretty much your only option and we got lucky finding a street metered parking one street over. There was no line and was seated immediately. We went in at about 1900. The restaurant closes at 2030. I've read from previous reviews and by word of mouth that the crab soup and shakin beef are the must try's. The shaking beef came out first and we literally inhaled it in 5 mins. The cubed beef were so tender and marinated in some kind of sweet and savory glaze. The rice was so soft and fluffy. We ended up ordering another shakin beef. The crab soup was next and the only thing I was disappointed about was that we didn't order 2 bowls. The broth was so rich. I also enjoyed the large pieces of crab and pate pieces. read more

Broken Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First, let me tell you when my family and I go on trips to Hawaii, we try brand new restaurants each time. But this place is so good we ate here Twice! My husband, two teenage daughter & 5 year old son all said it's the best pho joint they have ever had. AND IT IS! There was nothing we had that didn't taste bad. On top of it, the price! UBER cheap! Lastly The owner was our server and he was super nice! I highly recommend this place if you can! It's wonderful! read more

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Delicious lemongrass chicken and pho! Great ambience and prices. Service is ok...server / owner not a conversationalist, but he was prompt with our order. read more

Broken Rice - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The bestie and I were looking for a place to eat after pedicures and in the Kaimuki area. Came upon this place. It's cute and has visually appealing artwork on the walls. As part of their Vietnamese fare, Learned that broken rice refers to fractured grains during the milling process... resulting in a short grain rice as opposed to the long grain jasmine. Tried the Beef Rib Stew. Oh my goodness! That is straight up comfort food. The stew was more soupy, but an oh so tasty broth. The beef was fork tender and melt in your mouth. Bestie tried the Broken Rice Special with pork chop, bbq chicken, and sides. She enjoyed that and thought it tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

Broken Rice - Beef Rib Stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We came here after Saigon did not open on time . Saigon was 20 minutes late and the family ended up eating here . My daughter had lemongrass bbq chicken and rice and it was the best I've had on the island . I had the Vietnamese beef rib stew which the beef was soo soft , it melts in your mouth read more

Broken Rice - Vietnamese beef rib noodle stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious bun rieu and pho! I was craving a taste of home after being on vacation for a month and was deathly craving some bun rieu. I stumbled on my salvation when I came across Broken Rice. Juicy, meaty crab patties with a delicious tomato broth that was sweet and umami with just a hint of acid from the tomatoes. I prefer my bun rieu extra stinky with lots of fermented shrimp paste and was a little disappointed that they didn't give any on the side (but I should have asked for it). The shrimp texture was a little offputting, as it wasn't firm and rather a bit mushy. Something that threw me off a little was that the food was served to us in plastic bowls and paper tray for the vegetables which seemed odd for a sit down restaurant with such nice decor. Although it's not like my mom's bun rieu, this still hit home and satisfied my cravings. read more

Broken Rice - Bun Rieu and Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went to lunch with some ex co-workers yesterday. We went to a little hole-in-the wall restaurant in Kaimuki. It is called Broken Rice. It is really small, but the food is amazing . It is Vietnamese Food which is a lot like Thai food but this was really different. When I think of Vietnamese food I think of Pho which I can take or leave, but I had never had anything like this before. We ordered family style, so I got to try most of the menu. To go the bathroom you have to go through the kitchen. One person went first and gave me directions to turn right by the lady making Spring Rolls and make a left at the lady who is washing pots. The kitchen and the bathroom were very clean. Our waiter was also the chef and possibly the owner. What a cool place. read more

Update: We finally went to eat there at the restaurant LOL! The food is always delicious but the service there made the food taste even better! Uncle at the front is so nice and he's quick to take our orders. We always get the summer rolls and ox tail pho with extra noodles to share but this time we also got the shaken beef. Summer rolls are always so refreshing, we never eat from here with out them. Ox tail pho is also always on our order as well. The meat is so soft and flavorful and the pieces are always HUGE We tried the shaken beef for the first time and OMG it was so dang good! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce they use for the beef was also on the rice and holy moly we could not get enough! Our family shared it and I told them they need to take some before I ate it all Our 3yo also loves the lavender lemonade. It's not too tart nor overly sweet and the lavender isn't over powering either, it's so perfect. The whole in person experience there was awesome and we will definitely be back again to dine in soon. read more

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Came here for lunch after a photoshoot. The restaurant had 1 other party here. The person told us we could sit anywhere, so the two of us chose a table in the back, but then the guy working asked us to move to a table closer to the front because "in case a big party comes in, I can move the tables to put them here." No biggie, we moved. We both ordered the oxtail pho. Funny enough, as soon as we ordered, another party of 2 came in and sat on the exact same table we sat on earlier and they weren't asked to move. Our pho came out soon and it smelled amazing. The meat fell off the bone. There was one big piece and 2 smaller pieces in the bowl. The oxtail tasted amazing and the soup had a oxtail flavor that was perfect. Although this was a pricier bowl of pho, it was a nice treat. Good news: the municipal parking in the back is finally finished with construction and is reopened! read more

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Incredible food and incredibly nice owners. The Skaking tofu and the veggie salad are great!!

The staff was friendly, efficient, and he cleaned our table with alcohol before seating us The food was good... had the vegetable salad, sprinkles, and beef lemon grass soup. The salad was very tasty and the beef in the soup was really tender and flavorful. The noodle in the soup was not the typical pho rice noodle... and the soup itself was a bit too oily for my liking... read more

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All this time we've been going to Broken Rice, I've usually ordered, and enjoyed, the Beef Rib Soup. I love how the meat just falls off the bone. I also enjoy the flavor of the broth. My wife ordered this during this visit. For myself, I've always wanted to eat the Shaking Beef dish and finally ordered it. I remember when we first went there our son ordered it and let me try ONE piece. I remembered how good it was but every time we went after, I was always in the mood for soup. Finally, I had this dish all to myself! Oh my, the first bite of the cubed ribeye was full of flavor! I definitely tasted some garlic in there. The combination of flavors just worked well together. If I had to choose between the Beef Rib Soup or the Shaking Beef... I'd get them both. To top off the dining experience, the owner, as always, was very nice and provided wonderful customer service. He even asked where our son was. I highly recommend you try this place. As a testament to this, they had a lot of phone orders; one of which was for 12 plates. Yes, 12. read more

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One of my girlfriends recommended this spot so my brother and I decided to give it a go. This restaurant does not have its own private parking lot so you'll likely have to drive in circles (like we did) before you can snag a metered parking slot. It's a small Vietnamese restaurant -- standard noodle soups and 'broken' rice plates. My brother ordered the Special Combo (a little bit of everything and pork chops), and I had the Crab Soup. Surprisingly, the crab soup (Bun Rieu) tasted almost like home. It had crab, crab meatballs, shrimp, tofu, and vermicelli noodles -- the broth was very savory but not overly salty. It is paired with a side of fresh Vietnamese herbs. If you're feeling very adventurous, go ahead and ask for a side of fine shrimp paste. In my opinion, it marries the entire dish together but it is something you must acquire a taste for. A quick dinner for two = $45. I suppose that is reasonable considering it's Oahu. Would highly recommend stopping by to try one of their specialities. read more

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I love being able to support small businesses and Broken Rice is just that. This eatery, located in Kaimuki, served up delectable dishes in a warm and welcoming environment. We ate here pre-pandemic, but hadn't been back in awhile. To be honest, we were originally heading out to hit up a different spot, but I couldn't walk past Broken Rice and not stop in. Turns out, it was a good move. Lots of seats available, lots of social distancing, good, clean setting to stuff my face with crab fried rice, spring rolls, and the pork chop plate. I'm definitely heading back soon, but I do appreciate they offer take out as well. read more

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Get the shaking beef! The shaking beef is my go-to dish for lunch takeout. I've been working from home from over a year and whenever I feel like treating myself to a good lunch, I will order the shaking beef over rice. If my family wants to join me for lunch, I'll add on the spring rolls (appetizer) and the combination pho. Their prices are reasonable, and the food always taste good. Their food is made fresh so temperature wise, it is hot. Broken Rice remained open during the pandemic and was takeout only. They have reopened their dine in space, but I continue to order take out since I don't have a long lunch break. If you plan to grab take out, do a phone order to minimize your wait time. For parking, the nearest street parking is on Koko Head Ave. or Waialae Ave. near First Hawaiian Bank. They don't have that space in front of the restaurant anymore where you can pull up, it got replaced with a parklet. read more

This is a great neighborhood restaurant with a big following of regular customers because they serve quality Vietnamese food at very reasonable prices, and with Aloha and excellent service. I discovered that their popular shaking beef dish has been at the same price for 5 years, even though the price of the meat is about 1.5x what it used to be, and even during the pandemic when this and all the other businesses struggled with the restrictions and shutdowns. Just had the shaking beef and it's really flavorful, tender and garlicky. They take the time to cut off the fat. I'd get it again. Had the crab soup last time I was here and it's delicious! Popular in Vietnam but you won't find it on my menus in the US. Very nice owner and pleasant, open space with a lot of beautiful colorful photos of Vietnam. Highly recommended! Support this local business! read more

Broken Rice - Delicious and tender shaking beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This viet place has the best pho in the state. Disclaimer: this is the only viet place I went to in Hawaii, but it's still really good. Reminds me of pho back in LA. After a swim in the ocean, I highly recommend stopping by here for some pho. I swear you will come back. read more

Broken Rice - Omg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

this place is so good! tried it for the first time and got the pate as an appetizer, shaken beef, and oxtail pho. the pate was such a yummy starter, the bread was perfectly toasted and the pate tasted fresh. the shaken beef was mouth watering, i loved the flavor of the meat and i loved the broken rice with it. definitely a delicious comfort food for me. the broth in the oxtail pho was so clear and refreshing. the oxtail just fell off the bone it was so soft and melted in your mouth. will definitely be coming back and sharing this place with family and friends! read more

Broken Rice - shaken beef and oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Walking in the door at Broken Rice feels like stepping into a friend's house. Comforting, warm, and inviting. Kaimuki is one of my favorite little towns to visit and for a while now Broke Rice has always been on my list of places to try. The boyfriend and I stopped by for a quick night out and decided to finally check this place out. We were in the mood for soup so it was either here or Noods next door. We were feeling a bit adventurous and figured, why not check out somewhere new. The restaurant was empty (as we were those **cue eye roll** customers that come in 45 minutes before closing). Broken Rice was crazy clean, from the tables to the chairs, and everything in between, I felt very safe dining in here. We ordered the spring rolls (our favorite, so of course), the bf got the spicy beef lemongrass soup, while I got the chicken noodle soup. Both of our soups came with noodles that were a little rounder and thicker than typical pho noodles--I liked them! The spring rolls were fresh out of the fryer--crispy and delicious, as they paired perfectly with the crunchy lettuce. Both of the soups were delicious and unique, very different from the typical pho that we're used to. My soup, was full of flavor and reminded me of my mom's chicken noodle soup. Nonetheless, I enjoyed every bite of it. My boyfriend's soup was just as savory and tasty--the light flavors of lemongrass blended so perfectly with the hearty flavors of the beef. All in all, our experience here was nothing short of amazing! The kind man serving us was great--friendly, kind, and sweet; and the food, absolutely delicious. Now I know what you're thinking... Jessica, how can you come to a place called Broken Rice and not try their broken rice?! I knooooooow, worst foodie ever. I guess that only means one thing... I'll have to come back again soon! read more

Broken Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Charming little restaurant top of Kaimuki. We ordered a Thai tea, spring rolls and lemongrass pork chops. Tea was refreshing, and spring rolls were tasty and crunchy. Pork chops were delicious and cooked perfectly. Definitely recommended! read more

This was not bad but not amazing either. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and would have liked more broth and spice. The spring rolls were tasty but they were out of summer rolls. The beef vermicelli style plates were well received by the other guests in our group. I did appreciate that they were very serious about checking vaccination cards for everyone, social distancing, cleaning, and masking. There are a lot of fun places to walk around in the area after dinner including some good places to get bubble tea and gelato. read more

Broken Rice - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The shaken beef is amazing. Their broth is quite good. I would give it fives stars but it's a little pricey. Ono!

Tried to dine here this evening and the owner at the front said the restaurant was full. Every single time I walk in here he says the same thing. It's full and there were 3 tables open. Which he was holding for reservation. I get it. But really? This is the 4th attempt. Every time we try to eat here he tells me walk in only and then we walk in and they are full. The place looks half empty all the time! Talk about a rude owner that literally told us to leave. It was embarrassing and I will not try to diner here in the future! This one is exed off my list for good places to dine in Kaimuki. Don't go here. Zero social skills & terrible customer service. read more

I love this little place. The food is excellent and the owners are very nice. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars from me is because I think they give a small portion of bean sprouts/lemon/basil with your pho and it's a little bit pricey, however, that broth and quality is worth it!! Also great salads and vermicelli bowls. read more

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i love going to this place the pho and food in general is so good. every year when i go to visit my family i always go here. the service is very good too, the owner/worker is very nice. The ambience is nice and quiet. read more

Delicious and quaint little mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant. Everything is freshly made to order, the menu has a variety of appetizers (egg rolls, spring rolls) variety of rice (broken rice) dishes, noodle dishes, pho soups. Hubby got the Shaking Beef, tender seasoned beef with aromatic rice and a side salad - he loved. I got the lemongrass chicken vermicelli salad, great seasoned chicken, fresh salad and noodles with a tart/umami salad dressing, delicious. Portions are large, so come hungry. Service is cozy but nice and friendly. read more

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We ordered takeout from this restaurant based on the reviews and pictures. wait at for food. The food is good but very disappointed in the portions. Food is very overpriced. I know prices are higher in Hawaii and may be a little more for a mom and pop shop but I paid 10.90 for pate which I could've gotten in fHouston for $2.00. Some of the pictures are deceiving crab fried rice was small and we ordered 2 oxtail soups and there was only 1 in each bowl. All the pics show at least 2. I will say the food is good but overpriced. On the plus side, we had to wait an extra 15 minutes for our order but it was a large order for a small kitchen. The owner gave me a lemonade while I waited and then gave a serving of tapioca. read more

I tried this place for the 1st time because the pho place across the street is temporarily closed this week. The taste of the beef Pho broth is good. As you can see in the photo, the portion of the broth, bowl size and condiments are average. It didn't meet my expectation for beef Pho for its price. read more

Broken Rice - Beef Pho Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Oxtail Pho was tasty and recommended. The Shaken Beef was good, but nothing special. The menu is very limited and they gave very little basil, bean sprouts, etc. read more

Beef rib stew is my favorite. Fresh ingredients and yummy soup. Pork chop is excellent too.

I had this place bookmarked and we decided to give it a try. The made great use of their relatively small space. Pops of color on accent walls and some great large format photography on the walls. They had some great options on their menu. I've been sick all winter break so I really need some soup so I tried their Pho bo. Pretty much that standard first dish I try at any Vietnamese restaurant. It was really good with flavorful broth, tenderloin, brisket, meatballs, etc. very tasty and hit the spot. Definitely will be back read more

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After our trip to Vietnam, we have been on a hunt for the best Vietnamese restaurants and Broken Rice is definitely on my list of favorites. We ordered the spring rolls, shrimp fried rice and the beef pho. Although there's nothing like authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Vietnam, I have to add that I enjoyed our meal here. Our dishes were so delicious and flavorful. The service was standard. Staff was very friendly and kind. Will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more

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Their vegetable salad and pork broken rice plate is the BEST! I always get these dishes when i go. Staff is very nice as well. I always get takeout, but one of these days i'll dine in. read more

Been here twice - first time was back in April 2017 right about the time they had just arrived on the Kaimuki scene, and today (9/25/18). Service was awesome both times, as was the food. Today we splurged on iced coffee, lemonade, spring rolls, shaken beef rice plate, Beef rib stew (special of the day), and the tapioca. Everything was super delish! It was quite a bit of food for two people, yet we licked every bowl and plate clean, including dessert. I love the minimalist decor and spotless dining area. Definitely a great place to go for Vietnamese cuisine in Kaimuki. read more

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My husband and I came here with family right before everything was locked down. We had heard great things and had been meaning to give it a try. We were lucky enough to try it out and we will definitely be back once everything reopens. I live and breathe Vietnamese food, so I am a harsh critic when I go to a Viet restaurant. Though I have to say, this place is the real deal! Nice thick authentic flavors, super good! I got the Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef lemongrass noodle soup). BBH is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes packed full of lemongrass, spices, and beefy goodness. The BBH here is great! It could be a little spicier, but the broth was rich and the meat was tender. Loved it! My husband got the Shaking Beef and it tasted so delicious and authentic, just like if my grandma made it for us. The tender pieces of beef melted in our mouths. Sooooo good! The rest time we go here, we are definitely ordering everything on the menu. Everything looks and tastes so good! read more

Such a great dinner! Our family had the shaken beef, crab friend rice and the vegetarian soup. All of it was delicious! The vegetarian soup was very flavorful and full of vegetables. Family friendly, and good with a young child. read more

Broken Rice - Vegetarian soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After donating our clothes to the nearby Goodwill Thrift store, we searched for a good restaurant in Kaimuki. When we passed by this place for some reason, I felt the need to come here. So glad we did! Before going into Broken Rice, I looked at the menu to see what sort of food it offers. When I saw the vegetarian list I knew it will work. The vegetarian pho tasted like heaven. It comes with noodles, tofu, broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, and carrots. The side dish comes with basil, mung beans, land a slice of lime. I told the owner that I did not want onions in my pho. He made sure that the kitchen did not place them in my pho. I never tasted a vegetarian pho more perfect than this! Very few Vietnamese restaurants know how to cook the perfect pho. Broken Rice definitely knows how to do it perfectly. The spices balance out the vegetables. The pho tasted smooth and delicious. Joe ordered the pho bowl. That comes with beef, sausage, noodles, green onions, cilantro. The side dish comes with mung beans, basil, a slice of lime. Decorated with culturally inspired paintings, Broken Rice looks like a family centered business. After eating the vegetarian pho, the wife came up to me and told me that they use vegetarian broth in their vegetarian pho. That sealed the deal for me. The prices look decent as many other pho places charge more. Many do not offer vegetarian pho too. I highly recommend Broken Rice to anyone who wants to taste fabulous tasting pho. Bring a date, friends, family here. read more

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Stay far away from here...there many other Vietnamese places across the street Saigon's and around the corner Hale Vietnam and couple blocks down Super Pho all them kill this place. I live around the corner and a friend said she love this place I had gone to Super Pho but they were full and had people waiting so I decided to chance it and try this place. ordered - - Lavendar lemonade way to tart but i put some water in it needs to sugar as well - - Spring Rolls super dry with hardly any filling and the lettuce wraps were 3 small strips not even enough to cover them , mint was on small small strick with 4 leaves on it not enough No daikon or carrot ..it was skimpy - - Crab Soup - noodles were cut in half and they were not the regular Pho noodles they were small as well, broth had no flavor at all, crab tasted old, didnt bring any sauces the sides were skimpy like for the rolls Total was $35 which was a ripp off for the quality and food was just plain sad left $0 for tip will never go back there again and will never recommend it either Im a classically trained chef thats a foodie, the whole time i was eating I was like I should have stayed at Super Pho read more