Service was very good. Ambiance was perfect. Beautiful hidden gem. Perfect for date night. Appetizers were good. My duck with orange sauce was just ok. Guess my search for a good duck l'range continues. Forgot what gf got. read more

This place is legitimately our favorite. We order everything on the menu and cannot recommend it enough. They play live music on Fridays. Definitely give this place a try for Bar as well! Whether it's for a date night, celebration, we just wanna grab a bite in a cool restaurant. This is the place. read more

A co-worker and I resumed our quarterly splurge lunches ... we returned to Duc's Bistro for a quiet and peaceful lunch. Duc's hasn't changed and that's welcome to us. It remains an oasis of quiet in busy Chinatown. I started with a Hendricks gin & tonic and ordered Foie Gras, Escargot and Wagyu Beef Tartare. The foie gras came with slices of papaya and a berry compote. The escargot was served with mini loaves of warm bread and the tartare came with slices of toasted baguette. The tartare needed a touch more seasoning to me; I would have liked whole grain mustard and olive oil and/or a raw egg. The foie gras was perfectly cooked; I do not care for ripe papaya but my co-worker scarfed it up. The escargot was very good. We ordered the duck two ways, Duck Saigon and Duck Grand Marnier. In retrospect, we should have ordered another entrée as it was too one note for me. The duck could have been slightly rarer (is that a word?); the sauces were fine but I had expected more of a difference, based upon the ingredients. The duck was served with a bowl of saffron rice; a nice counterpoint to the slices of duck. I had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with my duck; perhaps a Merlot would have been a better choice. I ended with a cup of coffee ... delicious! Final thoughts ... Duc's Bistro hasn't changed and to me that's good. The food is very good, the prices reasonable (for what you get) and I have no issues with the service. Recommended! read more

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Aloha, Duc's Bistro has been around since 1992! Duc set the pace for fine dining In Chinatown and truly is still a wonderful find. If you love Vietnamese and French food, you'll love this restaurant as it's classic on both. As well as their wonderful cocktail bar. Duc or nowadays Ian greet you like a old friend. So fun to walk in and feel like you're home. Very neat clean white table cloth classic restaurant. We stopped by prior to a show at the Hawaii Theatre. We really should make a point to just come. Make it a point to revisit Duc's Bistro. You'll be happy you did. Thanks! read more

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Service is great! Ambiance is great! Spring rolls were unique and tasty but other entrees were just ok - I was looking at reviews too and the food appeared to be exceptional but I only found the spring rolls to be exceptional - I will just keep my review at that- read more

Duc's is open from 4:00pm, which is perfect for all the downtown happy hour frolickers. The time was however perfect for my elderly parents. We scored prime parking in front of the restaurant and maneuvering my parents were quite a breeze. The owner immediately greeted us us with a buttery smile and took my parents' drink order. We applauded the escargot, baguettes, and steak Saigon. We wished the lamb a little warmer. The spring rolls were the star of the show. read more

What an amazing dining experience! The atmosphere, the food and the staff made this an evening to remember.

Disappointed, but it's Hawaii. Nice Ambiance and ok service. Food not up to expectations. read more

I just had the Affogato was pure delicious. Just adds to this awesome oozy little nook I love the owners love for all that come through to his restaurant. The man served me lamb with the sauce with a smile on his face. Can't beat this service with a stick. Love it love it love it. read more

Duc's Bistro - The Affoggato here is great. Just adds to the restaurants ambience I love Duc Bistro - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My new favorite place in chinatown, almost scared to give a raving review as its already hard to get a reservation here, but none the less..... Fathersday 2024 Ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees and shared it all Appetizer Crab cakes Escargot Spring rolls All wonderfully prepared and tasty Entrees Wine reduction mahi mahi Shrimp Pork belly Lambchops All good and ono Broke da mouf and pappy (me) waz more den satisfied for pappysday celebration Small quant location, parking available across the street (lot) and street parking if you lucky Make reservations 3-4 days in advance Service is top notch and decor is awesome read more

Wow - where do we start...the food was amazing. Great recommendations! And the staff was incredible. It was so nice to get away from the chaotic environment near the beach and, instead, enjoy a spectacular dinner with a relaxed atmosphere. I found out about Duc's from a friend. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known about it because they really don't advertise. And, even though it's not on any internet searches, they have an incredible wine cellar where the prices are actually reasonable. Duc's is an absolute must!!! read more

Celebrated my birthday at this wonderful gem in Chinatown. We started with cocktails which was nicely prepared. Appetizer we had the cha gio which was rolled in authentic rice paper and the fois gras melted in your mouth. For entree we had the duck in grand manier, steak au proive, steak Saigon and the braised pork with eggs, long green beans served with saffron rice. Everything was delicious. For dessert we had the tapioca pudding and the crème brûlée which was excellent read more

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We celebrated our dear friend's birthday tonight. Food was very delicious. Lots of flavor without anything being too overwhelming. We had a pre fix dinner and we were able to try everything! We even had lobster!! It was sooo yummy. The sauce with it, added a nice touch to the tender lobster!! Even the bread that came with the escargot was so soft with a nice crunchy crust. The service was also great!! The owner, his son Ian, the other servers were so nice and on top of everything!! Being in Chinatown, I would have never thought to come here, but after this great evening I would venture into downtown again. It's worth it! There's free 3 hours of parking in the lot across the street after 5 with their code. read more

Totally FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE! The very best French-Vietnamese restaurant you will every find anywhere on earth! Truly! We went there recently for our important Wedding Rehearsal Dinner and were treated to the owner and his team giving us the very best service and food and atmosphere for our party of twelve, including a child...ask for the lobster, even if it's not on the menu, and you will find a totally delicious whole lobster prepared just the way you want it! Reasonable pricing, delicious food, and fantastic atmosphere in downtown Honolulu, Chinatown...try it! You'll love it!!!!! read more

Definitely a hidden gem. Don't let the exterior fool you, I was quite impressed with our evening here. Being from Houston, Viet food has to be quite good to be memorable, but Duc's Bistro was truly the best meal we've had in a while. For appetizers we ordered the papaya salad, escargot, and crab cakes. Papaya salad was best I've ever had, hands down. The stands of papaya are cut so thinly, it held tons of flavor. Escargot was tasty & unique. Crab cakes were yummy. Would recommend all 3. For entrees we ordered the New Zealand lamb chops, and their daily special of shrimp curry. Shrimp curry was bomb. New Zealand lamb chops weren't really my taste, but the rest of our party enjoyed them. For dessert we ordered the chocolate ganache & banana tapioca pudding. Both were delicious. Surprisingly I really enjoyed the chocolate ganache, the cake itself was dense & not too sweet, and the ice cream accompanying it was refreshing to cleanse the palate. I believe it was the owners who served us. Very personable & professional people. Would recommend again. read more

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Ducs bistro still there after all the ups & downs in the world. Food is still awesome, the owner duc still working hard with wife. We will be back!! read more

Duc's Bistro is a lovely hidden gem in Chinatown. Serving up Vietnamese and French fusion cuisine. To start, we ordered the Green Papaya Salad, Crab Cakes, Escargot, and Spring Rolls. All of the starters were delicious! The papaya salad was flavorful and refreshing. The crab cakes were good and the sauce was delicious. The escargot with the button mushrooms is a must get (don't forget to dip the bread in the delectable garlic butter sauce)! The spring rolls were perfectly crisp and came with all the fixings for lettuce rolls. For our main dishes, we ordered Breast of Duck Saigon, New Zealand Lamb Chops, Uku sautéed in a lemony caper-dill beurre blanc sauce, and my absolute favorite the Pan Fried Fish with Green Mango (Ca Chien Xoai). Everything was cooked to perfection! To finish off the meal, we ordered Crème Brûlée and Tapioca. Both were a perfect ending to the meal as they weren't too sweet but just enough to feel satisfied. Though the food is amazing, the service is even better! Duc and his family are friendly and take pride in the food they serve. I can't wait for my next visit to Duc's Bistro! read more

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Dining at Ducs was the best experience ever. Quaint and elegant ambiance. Charming owner, he and his lovely wife and sons were perfectly professional as well as warmly hospitable in every way. BUT the Delectable FOOD was something I will gush over for years to come. Duc and his sons kept bringing out the most exquisite and savory dishes - from the Shrimp and Escargot, to the Saffron Rice, perfectly cooked green beans and all kinds of delicious meats. My favorite dessert in the world is Creme Brûlée, and Duc served the most wonderfully caramelized to perfection. Thank you Duc. I hope to see you soon. read more

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I am such a lucky girlfriend! @Rani R. selected Duc's Bistro for date night last week, and he hit it out of the park! I had heard from others that Duc's is a great place for Vietnamese/French food but never got there, and boy were they right. First off, while Duc's is located in Chinatown, parking couldn't be any easier. There is a paid lot right across the street from Duc's. As Ian (son of the owners and our excellent waiter) explained, they have a long-standing relationship with the parking company, and they cover your parking when you dine in. All you need to do is give a description of your vehicle and they will handle it. Duc's has been in business for 30 years, and this is just one of the ways their long tenure is a benefit. The best way I can describe going to Duc's is that it is like going to a friend's house for a fancy dinner. From the moment we walked in the door, Ian was friendly and welcoming. Due to social distancing, there were 4 tables in the front room (based on patrons passing through to exit, I assume there's also some seating in the back). Two "larger" parties and one other couple shared the room. We had already previewed the menu and Yelp reviews, so had a general idea of what we wanted to order, but of course, Ian let us know the specials and they also sounded great. The special fresh oysters on the half-shell sounded so good that I had to pass on my planned order of escargot. They were served on a bed of ice with 3 condiments, and short of the oysters I had at an oyster farm in France, they were the best, freshest oysters I've ever had. We also enjoyed the fois gras, which was a new experience for @Rani R. It was served on a buttery slice of toast and accompanied by some slices of papaya. Both were great accompaniments to the rich foie gras. The green papaya salad was our next course, and it was tasty and fresh, of course. I haven't had Vietnamese style green papaya salad before, so my only reference is Thai green papaya salad. Different flavor profiles, but still tasty. Our entree was the New Zealand Lamb Chops. Since I'm allergic, they were very accommodating with putting the red wine demi glaze on the side. The lollipop-style lamb chops were buttery tender and so tasty that they really didn't need any sauce at all. We really enjoyed them with rice--not sure if it was jasmine or saffron. We had a hard time choosing our desserts, as all 3 of the specials sounded so good. We decided we needed to get 2 to share--the tapioca and crème brûlée. Both were delicious and the perfect rounding out of our meal. It isn't often that the food is so good that we discuss what we would order the next time we go back to a restaurant, but that was part of our dinner time conversation. We said that we would make some of same choices (lamb chops for sure!), but also want to try new ones. To me, the ultimate sign of a great dining experience is when you haven't even left, and you want to come back to try more! DO make a reservation for Duc's. During our meal, some would-be diners came to the door and we heard Ian politely turning them away. They were even willing to eat at the bar, but Ian told them they were booked for the night and they were not serving at the bar. I appreciated that they turn folks away, rather than try to to turn over tables as quickly as possible. It made for a nice and relaxing pace for our meal that would have felt rushed if we knew that people were lined up and waiting for our table. As noted by another Yelp reviewer, Duc comes out to welcome patrons, and thank us for coming, and walks around a bit to make sure we are enjoying our meal. Ian also took the time to tell us that his sister-in-law and mother were also serving and that it's a family business. Again, this is why it felt like going to a friend's house for dinner--we knew it was a family affair and who was who. The fact that Duc's has been around for 30 years, and still going strong is proof that they're a great business. Also a great reason to support local and small business. We'll be back! read more

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AMAZING. Overall, food is excellent in terms of quality, taste, and serving size. This restaurant is a gem tucked in a corner of Chinatown. Highly recommend all the plates I've tried - lamb - pork belly - escargot - crab cakes - prawns - saffron rice. All worth it. Dessert does not disappoint either...if you're still hungry by then. cheers (: read more

Closed , wrong time on window, no one answer phone ever. No chance of even making reservations .

Can't believe it took me so long to finally try Duc's Bistro. I've seen this restaurant for decades passing by when shopping in Chinatown. Came here for an anniversary dinner and found the place to be quaint and charming and service terrific. Items come ala cart so you'll need to order your protein and sides separately. Entrees come with saffron rice. Beef tartar ($18), really generous serving with crustini. There were crushed capers in the beef and some for topping. Really enjoyed the brininess from the capers adding flavor to the beef. New Zealand lamb chops ($30), cooked perfectly as requested to a medium rare. Breast of Duck Grand Marnier ($20), moist and tender duck breast. Apple tart ala mode. Served warm and had a great crust. While there, I observed four other parties come in and they were greeted by name and the patrons seemed like regulars excited to return to see old friends and enjoy food they loved. Most already knew what they wanted to order. This seems to be validation of the following they have for their food and service. read more

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Went to a work event here. Food was super good. It's a small romantic restaurant. I want to go back for a date night. Owner was this super sweet man. I'd love to support him again. Lamb chops were my favorite! read more

We've been going to Duc's since the mid 90's. The food has always been enjoyable and consistent. We really like the Lobster bisque, Duck Breast & steak tartar. Good wine list and $20- corkage. Service is good and they have parking available across the street if you tell them which space you parked in. read more

Truly my rating is torn between 3 and 4 stars. I appreciated the simplicity vibe of the restaurant. The owner with his granddaughter assisting him with the menus brought a smile to my face, to see his legacy being shared with her is special. The gentleman serving was enthusiastic and brought good energy to the start of our dining experience. Not sure if the lady was just hired, who was a server or if she was just having an "off" day, but it took quite some time for orders to be taken and water refilled. The gentleman working with her was giving her cues to check the tables and such. Food was great. I enjoyed the crab cakes with real crab and limited unnecessary fillers, that was appreciated. Lobster bisque was tasty with the bits of lobster. I had the Local Fish Nonpareil and that was very good. However, the dessert was quite disappointing. The Chocolate Ganache cake lacked the flavor of chocolate, I understand it's flourless, however, it was chocolate-less too. Unsure if the pre-plated cake was left in the freezer too long and not switched out. Evident it was pre-plated with the scoop of ice-cream, with the perspiration of the dew on the plate and the ice-crust formed on the ice cream. Overall, for dining there the 1st time, it was good and would recommend family and friends to check out Duk's Bistro if they haven't yet, but not sure if I'd recommend the Chocolate Ganache Flourless-Cake, or they can chance it themselves. read more

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So amazing ! A cute little gem so glad we came in during our trip. local family and owned they took the time to meet us and walk us out the door after we ate. Genuine sweet people read more

From start to finish, a wonderful experience! Ian greeted us and gave us suggestions on ordering since neither of us had been there before. Duc came and sat to take our order and provided thoughts on the two duck entrees as well as a vegetable side. We ended up with the escargots served with a light, crisp bread; the daily special of monchong in a light butter caper sauce, duck breast in a burgundy wine sauce, and a lemony ong choy. Saffron rice was served on the side--it was fragrant and perfect as an accompaniment to the main dishes. We enjoyed creme brulee and affogatto for dessert. Service and ambiance are pleasant and relaxing. The food was delicious. We'll be back! read more

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2 rd generation owner was so sweet the food is always good we enjoyed our dinner date so much

There's a parking lot right across the street which is a HUGE plus in town! It was so beautiful! Family owned so you feel welcome right away. The service was impeccable, the food was phenomenal. Ambiance was romantic and elegant, and ALSO homey and comfortable because the owner (and family) just took such great care of us. Check it out. You'll be glad you did! *chef's kiss* read more

An absolute hidden gem on the outskirts of Chinatown. This place needs to be experienced by anyone who enjoys Vietnamese with a beautiful twist. Their ambiance is that of a fine dining restaurant which will enhance any celebration from the start! The service is great and the food....magnific'. My recommendations for flavor power would be the crab cakes, escargot and beef tartare to start, the Cari or Lemongrass chicken and the Lamb chops! I'm a sucker for lamb chops because not only do you not see it often, it takes only the wisest of spices and best of knowledge to perfect it and they absolutely have. Thank you Duc! Your flavors will prevail. See you soon! read more

A great hidden gem with fantastic food and desserts! Perfect dinner before a show at the Hawai'i Theatre!

Restaurant was very clean, although the decor was sort of interesting to say the least. I was expecting to see more French style decor but instead the appearance was more of a Vietnamese restaurant. First off, we had the Green Papaya Salad. This was the best tasting papaya salad I've had on the island. Each bite was full of flavor and each piece of papaya was nicely seasoned. The next appetizer was the Cha Gio crispy spring rolls. Nice touch on the veal. For the main entree: Breast of Duck Grand Marnier & Braised Pork Belly w/ Saffron Rice. The duck was tasty and the sauce was done very nicely. I wish the skin was crispy though. That sort of surprised me. But the pork belly was the main star. It's just melt in your mouth delicious! Definitely get the braised pork belly! To finish the night, we had chocolate ganache cake with a scoop of gelato, crème brûlée, and Vietnamese coffee. Loved them all! The coffee is so creamy!! Overall, very rich and delicious flavors. read more

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This is not for you Cheesecake Factory loving basics. This restaurant is in the heart of China town in Honolulu and the food is amazing. Duc's can be best described as a "Hidden Gem". It's deceptive at first glance but walk inside and you'll see an amazing and quaint ambiance. The bar has an impressive selection. The food speaks for itself (pics don't do it any justice) and the lamb is divine . Ducs' has 40+ years of experience. His food has a strong French cuisine influence and techniques that take it to the next level. Prices are fair, food is superior, service is top notch, and the experience is extraordinary! I almost don't want to review it because the tourists will ruin the experience if they find this hidden gem but it deserves a proper review. Thank me later... read more

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Upscale French -Vietnamese cuisine. A warmly lit and unassuming dining room on the edge of Chinatown. Serving hungry diners in Honolulu since 1992, Duc's Bistro offers a niche French - Vietnamese menu that stands uniquely alone in a crowded and fiercely competitive culinary city. Because France colonized Vietnam from 1887 to 1954, it is not uncommon to still find French - Vietnamese restaurants in many of Vietnam's cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. As opposed to "fusion" cuisine where ethnic flavors are intermingled, here Duc offers a menu of mostly distinct French and Vietnamese dishes. Although the Steak Saigon could be said to be fusion where the NY steak is served with a French shoyu sauce. Stand alone Duc's Bistro would be a formidable French restaurant in itself . The wagyu beef tartar with two kind of mustards, capers, olive oil, capers and raw onions rates right up there with the tastiest beef tartars I've eaten anywhere. The dish is a wonderful balance of tangy beef with a bright mustard finish. Similarly, the escargot baked in button mushrooms with herb butter is a home run. The warn herb butter coats and envelopes the velvety, firm escargot and mushrooms. Vietnamese people love pâté and it's a staple ingredient in the Banh Mi. Here duck pâté is mixed with black truffles and made into a mousse then served with toast points. The result is a rich creamy spread with a mild hint of liver. The Vietnamese dishes also hold their own. The Banana Blossom Salad, a classic Vietnamese dish where thinly sliced banana blossoms, poached prawns are mixed with herbs, sesame seeds then tossed in a bit blended fish sauce. Served chilled, the dish is refreshing and packed with flavors. A guitarist/singer filled the air with beautiful soothing music. The service was impeccable. Duc himself helps out on the floor. There's a paid parking lot conveniently located across the street. We will definitely come back many more times. Happy Eating!! read more

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We went Duc's restaurant last night because it was very highly rated on google, trip advisor and yelp. We were really looking forward to a nice evening out. When we arrived it looked very nice with pictures on the wall of Vietnam and linens on the table. It is a small family-owned restaurant and all the staff is family. Even a small granddaughter was present. We thought we're in for a real treat as the reviews were great. It turned out to not be the case. First of all although the restaurant has a decent ambiance all the staff wore shorts, flip flops and very casual clothing. For the prices charged I was expecting a bit more elegance. The prices were considerably more than what is shown on their website. The website showed that escargot were $18.00. The restaurant menu had a price of $24.00. All the menu prices at the restaurant were considerably higher than the prices shown on their website. I did not look at the prices on the menu when we sat down as I assumed that the prices that I saw on their website earlier in the day were correct. Wine prices were also very inflated. My husband asked for the wine list, and he told me we should just stick to a glass of wine each at $14.00 - $15.00 a glass. The cheapest bottle of wine on the wine list was $58.00. We have gone to a few fine dining restaurants during our time in Honolulu and they have all had wines that are more reasonably priced. They serve the meals family style so rather than us each having an entree the food was served on platters and placed in the middle of the table. We started off with an order of escargot. This came with nice hot dinner rolls. My husband ordered a salad that had lilikoi dressing, red onion, parmesan cheese and tomato. When it came, I could not see any tomato in the salad and I brought that to the attention of our server and he came back with a small dish of finely chopped tomatoes. We ordered duck in Grand Marnier sauce. The small serving of duck was just the breast that had been deboned and had the skin removed. The crispy skin on a duck is to me the best part of a duck. When we commented on this our server said this is the way the chef likes his duck. It also did not have much taste of Grand Marnier to it. I ordered pan fried basa with a ginger sauce. It was good but not outstanding. It was certainly better than my husband's duck breast . My husband was glad that the entrees were served family style as he at least enjoyed my basa. Saffron rice is served with the entrees but if you want any additional vegetables, it is an additional charge. We shared a macadamia nut ice cream for dessert. We definitely would not return. The staff are very friendly but you definitely do not receive value for the money. We have gone to a few really nice fine dining restaurants during our time in Honolulu and received outstanding food, good sized portions and great service for less money. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Honolulu and quite a hidden gem! We had a wonderful evening here. And if you are lucky enough Duc the owner will sit for a moment with you and help you with menu suggestions. First they have a great cocktail menu and a very reasonable wine list. We started with wonderful baquettes and butter which were as good as Paris. Then we shared a butte lettuce salad with all fresh Island vegetables and ingredients followed by crab cakes which were fresh about the best we have had anywhere. We shared the steak cubed and served Vietnames style and also the Prawns were huge and succulent and juicy. This accompanied with Saffron Rice and that was so good we had a second helping. The ambience is very French retro Asian and so relaxing and enjoyable. And to finish we had the mini creme brulee which are made in house and were perfect. Not too sweet and not to tart. Duc and his family and staff focus on every detail to make you feel at home throughout your meal. We want to go back and try the fish of the day and sample the rest of the menu. read more

Food- crab cakes were delicious. The shrimp wasn't fresh and was not seasoned. The green bean beans were a little greasy. Ambiance-cheap decor that didn't flow naturally. Service- Waiters were very friendly and professional. The owner greeted every table, had discussions about their meal, had great elaborate discussions...except my table. Which I was very interested to speak with him considering how tripvisor ranted and raved about how he's such a proud and passionate owner. Seems the owner was only interested in talking with certain individuals/races, which means this is a place where I chose not to support at all. read more

I've been wanting to dine here for about 8 or 9 years now. When my friends suggested dinner in Chinatown, I recalled Duc's Bistro and asked if they wanted to check it out. One person said they have been there about 3 times and said good things about the restaurant so we decided to go. He called and made reservations and we met there at 7:30pm. Parking in Chinatown at night is a little challenging and it took me a few minutes to secure a stall. I walked past all the homeless to get to the restaurant and ended up being the first to arrive. Someone immediately greeted me and brought a drink and food menu over. Shortly after, I found out that Duc's Bistro has been around 27 years when the server was filling up the glasses with water. While waiting for the rest of the party, I looked over the menu and checked out the inside of the restaurant. It's a lot bigger than one would imagine it to be just passing by from the outside. They have tables in the front, a bar section in the middle and more tables in the back. We were seated in the front area on the big round table. It took us awhile to decide but we ended up ordering the Escargots a la Chablisienne and "Cha Gio" Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls to start. The escargots came with bread but we ordered 2 more orders of bread since it was so good. The escargot was covered in grated cheese bathing in butter, seasonings and each piece was complimented with a mushroom. 8 pieces of Spring Rolls (4 cut in 1/2) were resting on a bed of vermicelli noodles with veggies on the side. We ordered their special of the night Braised Pork Belly, Steak Au Poivre, "Ca Kho" Vietnamese Braised Fish and 3 orders of Saffron Rice. The pork belly didn't have too much fat and was very flavorful. It came with boiled eggs and that was about the only thing the kids ate. The steak was a little tough for a medium rare but flavors were on point. I'm not a huge fan of cooked fish but surprisingly the fish was delicious. Our server was knowledgeable and was able to give us great recommendations. Water was always refilled and they checked on us frequently. Duc came to take our order since our server was helping another table and he was very friendly. I have to say he was the entertainment for the night. He told us that he stops taking people after 8:30pm and if people come in or knock on the door, he turns them away. We witnessed him turning away a couple parties. Solid restaurant and I'm happy to have finally dined here. read more

Duc's Bistro - Escargots a la Chablisienne and "Cha Gio" Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Adorable family restaurant with 4 year old waitress supporting her grandparents. Food was yummy, esp spring rolls. Validated parking for lot across the street. read more

Duc's Bistro is a hidden gem in the middle of Honolulu Chinatown! It's a family run business that does both French food and Vietnamese dishes with some dishes having elements of both! We came here one evening when my sister was visiting. We got 2 appetizers (Green papaya salad and Escargots). The green papaya salad was truly amazing! The papaya was tangy, sweet and savoury at the same time, and the prawns in the salad really gave it another dimension. The Escargots were very good - the butter sauce was most decadent and the bread that it came with was delicious. For our mains, we got the lamb chops, and the local fish in beurre blanc sauce and sauteed asparagus. The lamb was good, frenched properly, fat trimmed, perfectly charred, and cooked perfectly. The sauce was a shoyu/brown sauce that I thought could have some sweetness in it to round out the lamb. The local fish in beurre blanc was excellent! The fish was well seared, and the capers, dill and butter sauce really tied everything up in to a decadent dish. For desert we got  creme brulee, ginger cheesecake, and ginger fantasy (vanilla ice cream with ginger syrup and ginger candy). The creme brulee was ok, the ginger cheesecake was interesting- the ginger was baked into the cheesecake which I wasn't a huge fan of , and the ginger fantasy was actually really good. The vanilla ice cream really rounded off the spiciness of the ginger and was a great end to a meal. read more

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