This lady is the definition of 'Aloha'. Was in the area, stopped by, ordered a banh mi, drink, and noodle plate only to realize they don't accept cards. Only had $8 on me and my meal was easily over $15. I apologized and tried to cancel my order BUT this sweet woman accepted the $8 and gave me ALL my food. I was shocked. I tried to refuse but she insisted. I swore to her the next time I'm in the area I'm gonna pay her back. This is what makes Hawai'i beautiful. The aloha shown was second to none. Oh yeah, and the food is delicious. Lol ChEeHuU! read more

This is the 2nd day in a row I have come here and I'm in love with the food. Its fresh, clean, local and delicious. read more

Le Yellow Sub - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Very good Bahn Mi. Really fresh. She goes right outside her truck and picks the veggies to use. Service is on island time so if you don't have time to chill call in your order read more

This Báhn-mì is so ono and aunty is super sweet. Chatted us up the whole time she made us food. She makes everything from scratch! Except the bread. The pickles are delicious. The spring rolls have taro in them and are so light and delicious. It is cash only! Be sure to tip It's hard working making everything from scratch and she uses local ingredients!! read more

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I got the chicken sandwich & a thai ice tea.Both was super good and really resonable prices. The owner was great, really friendly and quick. The only bad thing is parking when it gets busy. I got blocked and had a hard time exiting while someone was trying to come in. read more

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Of the three establishments I've had Banh Mi Thit, Le Yellow Sub has, by far, the better sandwich. Banh Mi 101: you gotta have a good French roll...a slight crunch to the crust, a soft interior with just a little "chew" to it. I had the marinaded/smoked pork (highly recommended). It had all the familiar Banh Mi trademarks, cilantro, fresh jalapeño, mayo spread, cucumber. Mine had tomato...wasn't expecting it. I could have done without it (it makes the roll a little soggy). The flavors?!? Spot on!!! A bit spicy, but I like that. I lived in Houston for 53 years, where there's a large Vietnamese community...and great Vietnamese food. Try it, you won't be disappointed. In a town where most of the food sucks, this is a beacon of hope (and great Banh Mi's) read more

WOW. Enjoyed an incredibly flavorful chicken lemongrass banh-mi sandwich bursting with the freshest ingredients today. For $6, prices are super reasonable considering the high quality ingredients used. I'm talking well-seasoned chicken, beautiful cucumbers & tomatoes, pickled radish, cilantro.....and a subtle kick of spicy sauce. Just perfection. I loved the way the fresh-baked, soft baguette held it all together, making for a mess-free, easy to eat sandwich. Impressive. Everything is made fresh to order, so do anticipate a bit of a wait. While chatting with the friendly owner, I found out that she makes everything (except for the bread) from scratch! Where has this place been all of my life?! I'd be a regular customer if this awesome little truck wasn't located so far away from my workplace & if they were open on weekends too. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm. Oh & it's cash only, so come prepared! read more

Le Yellow Sub - $6 chicken lemongrass banh-mi & $3 Thai iced tea. SO. GOOD. - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

This is my favorite place on this Big Island. Food is really good compare to all those other restaurants we've been to on this island. Everything was made out of love. Quality of food over quantity. Momma Le is super nice. Food was SoOoOoooo good that we came back today for more...... read more

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Update: July 2019: I just got back from a 2 week trip to Vietnam where I tried some authentic Bahn Mi, including Bahn Mi Phuong featured in Anthony Bourdains TV show and I must say Le Yellow Sub is still the best Bahn Mi I have ever eaten. Her combo of freshly grilled meats, abundant pickled veggies and fresh herbs reigns supreme to anything I tried in Vietnam. Give her a try and please exercise some patience if you have to wait, she works very hard all by herself. I recommend calling ahead for takeaway if you are pressed for time during lunch hour. Original Review: This place has quickly become one of my favorite lunch stops in town. Great bang for your buck and leaves me feeling full without having to take a nap afterwards. I missed out on years of banh mi goodness because I only tried one from bale a long time ago and hated it. Le's lemongrass chicken banh mi is a great deal at $6.25 and it is packed with flavor. I appreciate that she uses fresh cooked chicken instead of the processed lunch meats found at other places. The pickled vegetables add a nice crunchy texture and nice flavor contrast to the savory chicken. The bread is excellent as well, just the right amount of crispy and still nice and chewy in the middle. This is hands down the best $6 sandwich in Hilo. read more

Best banh mi in Hilo, I currently live oahu now but even than no other banh mi is as good as aunties. She works by herself in the "yellow sub" so just have some patience. She's just one lady, and a sweet one too. I like the spicy bbq pork banh mi, it has a great flavor! She also makes other dishes that are just as good too. read more

My crew and I were on our way to the Volcanoes National Park and decided to stop by here for a quick lunch. Boy were we wrong. There's nothing quick about this food truck that's operated by a single lady. The wait was horrible (minus 1 star). It was probably over an hour before we received our order of 6 banh mis, and there's was only one person ahead of us. We got a mix of chicken and pork lemongrass banh mis. I have to admit they were both flavorful, well-prepared, and stuffed with just the right amount of veggies. The banh mis were good but weren't anything that made me say "wow this is the best I've ever had." read more

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Had lunch here again today at her new location a couple lots into Keaukaha across from suisan's warehouse...never disappoints. Lemongrass chix banh mi, extra veg, slicy....yum. read more

Great lunch spot! Sandwiches are delicious, and paired with the fresh squeezed juice, it's perfection.

Amazing food made with love and care. She uses natural flavorings and there is no MSG in her food. She works alone so service may not be the fastest but this is what soul food is all about. Fresh food made patiently and with love. She's also super friendly and smiley. Love this place. read more

The vegetarian banh mi was delicious and full of flavor!!! My wife got the lemon grass vermicelli and the sauce was legit! The lady is super friendly and loving to its customers! read more

Le Yellow Sub - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This place was pretty tricky to find. It's located on the same street as KAI store address: 2088 Kilauea st. Located between the KTA drive in sign and the puainako drive in sign. It's located in a residents drive way so keep an eye out! We ordered the days special which was Bún lemongrass chicken with spring rolls. She was so nice and added in some lemongrass pork to try. This dish was very tasty! The meat was super flavorful. We also ordered the Banh Mi lemongrass chicken sandwich which was also tasty. It was a lil spicy for my boyfriend but I could of used a lil more heat myself! While we waited for our order she gave us some pickled veggies to try with. Complimentary ice tea. The owner is very friendly and super sweet! Check out this kute place when your hungry for some Vietnamese food!!! read more

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The absolute best sandwich in Hilo. The sweetest maker behind the counter too. Always fresh ingredients, always consistent flavor. Take your time, it's a one woman show. She does everything with intension, so it might take a little longer, but it's worth it. Pork Bahn Mi is our go-to, even for a timid pork eater, but she just knows the right combo balance to make it irresistible! read more

I've had the lemongrass tofu bahn mi and the pumpkin tofu bahn mi from here. They are the best bahn mi I have EVER had. I cannot impress upon you how delicious these sandwiches are. I've also had the vegetarian egg rolls and they are also quite yummy. The lady is so sweet and friendly too. She makes everything to order, so everything is hot when you get it. I don't know how she packs so much flavor into this tofu. Magic I guess. read more

You must go to this place! Coming from Toronto where I thought we had good Vietnamese food, and having been to Vietnam I have to say that this place does offer very authentic and great Vietnamese food. The bahn mis are superb, filled with a lot of meat, this bun is overflowing with the fillings. The noodle salad is also very tasty, noodles are well cooked with a nice bite to them. Papaya salad is more of a Thai thing, but again it is amazing. Very refreshing and you get a really big portion. Drinks are delicious, the fresh lime juice is sweetened just enough. It is not overly sweet which I find many places often do for citrus drinks. Owner is also very friendly! Talk to her as she is very personable and welcoming! read more

She has re-located across hilo shopping center behind the old Chevrolet dealership. Food is still fresh and yummy! Go check it out!!

Had some summer rolls today. They were the most fresh, healthy tasting thing I've eaten in quite awhile. Will definitely be eating here often! read more

Le Yellow Sub - Summer rolls. Yummy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Fresh, tasty and made with love! Try the tofu/vegetarian banh mi and the pork meatball banh mi! Summer rolls are great too! Fresh and healthy! read more

Le Yellow Sub - Le's yellow lunch wagon! - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Super delicious banh mi sandwiches!! I drive across town for them on the regular. Really nice ladies running the business too. Sandwiches are decently big, only cost $9 each, and are soooo flavorful. Yum! read more

Amazing sandwiches! Got lemongrass chicken spicy with extra veggies ($6 + 50 cents or a dollar for the extra veggies, well worth it) and limade. Super delicious, great bang for your buck, and the owner is such a nice lady. You will have to wait anywhere from 10-30 min, depending on the rush and what you get. You can call it in though. Will be buying sandwiches here as long as I'm in Hilo! read more

This is the worse Vietnamese place I have ever been to. We put in our order for only 2 items and waited an hour. The food was not good at all. The bun salad was horrible. The noodles was probably made a few days ago not fresh. The vegetables was not fresh at all. It was old. It certainly was not worth the wait and not worth it at all. Our order was just a sandwich and bun salad. Awful. I will never support them again read more

Ordered a spicy chicken banh-mi and a tofu banh-mi for lunch. Like previous reviewers claimed, the food was fresh and tasty. Husband had the spicy chicken and it reminded him of banh-mi he ate while stationed in Viet Nam. Authentic! My tofu sandwich tasted clean and fresh. Husband said that the bread tasted like rice bread he had in Nam and loved it! Friendly service, good fresh food and reasonable prices...we'll be back! read more

Had the pork lemongrass banh mi and it was delicious. Fresh ingredients, made to order, skillfully spiced. The woman working had plenty aloha, too. I'll be back. read more

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DELICIOUS FOOD! Don't miss out on this place. Smoked pork fresh spring rolls were yummy...Banhmi heaven!

Great tasty food. We got the lemongrass Banh mi sandwiches, the spring rolls and the vermicelli noodles, everything was wonderful, the taste was definitely there. The owner was very sweet and her service was just amazing. read more

It is open for business! Was closed during construction but as of August 14, 2020, it has open up again. best banh mi in Hilo.

Yes, the revues are spot on. We both had the lemongrass chicken sandwiches. They were great, even the bun was warm it was also a great value ($6). It has a good amount of protein in each sandwich along with a sauce that you can order as medium or hot. Medium was just right for me and hubby said that his hot was indeed hot, but not so much so that he couldn't enjoy all the other flavors. Yes, it was quite a wait. Luckily, we weren't in a rush and next time, we're going to call ahead so they're ready when we get there. read more

Bánhmì subs from Lę Yellow Sub food truck is life changing. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

This roadside food truck is a hidden gem. The food was great, but Le really put our experience over the top. She was incredibly friendly and gifted our group an appetizer after our meal. Try the banh mi and lime drink while you're here! read more

Came upon this little gem in Hilo. The owner Le is awesome and the sandwiches are delicious. Definitely recommend asking for Pate on the sandwich as I thought it was divine. Definitely recommend this place. If it's super busy just be patient I was and was rewarded. When I came back the next day with a friend she remembered me and made the experience even better. read more

The Kimchi sausage fried rice with salad special was delicious. My 4yo son devoured it as well. The dressing on the salad is so yummy too. We also had a bacon bahn-mi and the lemongrass chicken bahn-mi, both were very good. Looking forward to stopping here again on our next trip from Kona. read more

Fresh ingredients, super nice aunty that runs it, and delicious well priced food!! If your by the port of Hilo definitely stop by!

Love the bahn mi, it takes a little while to prep but worth it. Very reasonably priced too.

Oh my yum. Got the tofu bahn mi and loved it. Loads of fresh veggies, deliciously spicy sauce, fried tofu with a hint of lime and lemongrass. She doesn't skimp on the fillings. And the bread! Toasty crust, soft and chewy middle. Sure I've had french rolls before but these rolls are different and I can't quite put my finger on it. It's just so good. And for $6, are you kidding me? I would eat here everyday if I could. My guy got the pork plate with jasmine rice and really enjoyed it. Everything is made to order. Fresh and delicious. read more

I don't write reviews often but I had to write a review RIGHT AWAY for Le Yellow Sub 2 Go because of my amazing experience there. I showed up well after the owner had closed not knowing her business hours. One picture of the menu here on yelp says 4 and another 6, so even though the Yelp business hours say closing is at 3, I thought I'd take a chance by seeing if she was still open. She does indeed close at 3. Although I showed up quite some time after this, the owner happened to still be there with some friends and she decided to offer to make me food anyways! I had the vegetarian Banh Mi which has tofu and all the normal Banh Mi veggies in it. It was absolutely delicious and HUGE (twice the size of my hand)! It was such a treat not only because she was so kind and made me food after her normal business hours, but also because I used to have Banh Mi often on the mainland where I am from. It was comfort food for me, especially while I am pregnant. Keep in mind that the owner runs a one woman show-she takes the order and makes the food herself, and I can tell she makes it with love. Definitely worth what I payed for it, which is less than other places I enjoy eating at in town (which is not many places). I will definitely be back and will bring my boyfriend with me. Thank you SO much Le Yellow Sub 2 Go!!!! FYI this place is located behind Wiki Fresh next to Hilo Shopping Center, which has Island Naturals in it. 1177 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, 96720 for all those not familiar with the area! read more

Le Yellow Sub - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Best local Vietnamese sandwiches! It was a big size sandwich with a good amount of meat and veggies and her sauce makes it so yummy. Much try their Coffee and Thai ice tea! Price was very reasonable. Would recommend this little gem to anyone looking for a great local lunch eatery. read more