Pho is very good here. Try other things on the menu as well , but it's very pricey here. Great…read moreservice, parking is very easy to find. Always have space to park. Nice outside clean tables.

Pho Vientiane...food truck extraordinaire…read more I admit that I'm a bit of a foodie and I'm always looking for new and tasty places to eat. I have even traveled abroad in anticipation of experiencing the local cuisine. I was originally introduced to the world of phở by a Vietnamese friend a lifetime ago. I have been exploring the variations of the iconic dish ever since. My favourite restaurant in the world is Vietnamese-owned and operated, back in Canada. While visiting the Islands, I only recently had occasion to spontaneously stop and try "Pho Vientiane," a long-time frozen-in-place food truck--secreted along the Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula - on Oahu's North Shore. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the quality and selection of Vietnamese street food this wonderful eatery was offering. The proprietors of this humble food truck were quintessentially customer service-focused. The menu options are impressively diverse, especially considering the size of the space in which they are stored and prepared. The service was impressively expedient, and the quality and generous size of the offerings were extraordinary. I was sufficiently impressed by Pho Vientiane to offer up five stars for the authentic tastes they offer. They are every bit as addictive as those I experienced when I visited South Vietnam - back in the day.

Golden Pho is a treasure. This owner-operated restaurant makes you want to come back for more…read more That's not great for me since I'm a townie and Golden Pho is located in Kaneohe. But if I'm on the Windward side, this is my go-to, all the time. They have one of the most extensive menus I've seen in a Vietnamese joint--everything from bahn mi, to udon noodles, to curries, to pho, to noodle soups, to appetizers, to à la carte entrees, to desserts. There is something for everyone and it gives me reason to keep coming back to try different dishes. So far, I had the shrimp udon (but slurped that up so quickly I didn't get a picture), papaya salad, lemongrass tofu vermicelli, and shrimp summer rolls. Hubby enjoyed the Pho, MIL adores the pork udon. Came here on a date, with the MIL, and with friends. Received great service each time and devoured all our dishes with delight. Not one thing to complain about. Also love their variety of sauces available on the table--don't even have to ask! The coffee was delicious too. I had it black and it was rich and smooth, no bitterness at all. And I split the fried banana dessert with friends (avoided the ice cream)...which I should mention I'm pescatarian and I avoid dairy. Love a place where I can enjoy my meal along with the company of my meat-eating, dairy-drinking loved ones. Again, something for everyone. Parking is on the side of the building. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Restrooms are very clean. Worth the drive to the 96744 zip code. Will definitely be back soon!

I'll get down to it so you can logistically plan your visit :)…read more Parking: Free - right next to the restaurant. Inside/Outside Seating: Tight seating inside but it felt cozy during the rainstorms we've been having. They also have beautiful outdoor seating too. Definitely a nice homey gem to take someone special. Food: this place is definitely underrated. The vermicelli, pho, stir fried udon, all bangers. Theres only such a handful of super good food on this side and I'm definitely adding it to my list. The food is simple no frills but it tastes like a nice homemade meal with love. I really appreciate that they don't load half of the vermicelli dish with veggies. Instead, they gave us the veggies on the side. Service: Friendly Mom and Pops ran establishment. The owners actually have several other locations in town called "Pho Viet" but each is equally as tasty in my opinion. Overall 4/5 because I've tasted the best of the best and this is close!

We stopped in Saigon Noodle House looking for a quick lunch after a hike and the service was…read moreamazing! Our server brought us water within moments and even got us free taro tapioca because he overhead my remark that they had it! Above and beyond service, delicious banh mi!!

I originally planned to get a late breakfast at this restaurant's neighbor (Boots and Kimo), but…read morethe line was crazy-long, so I changed up and went here instead and targeted in on an early lunch. How lucky was that!? This "minor misfortune" of the long line resulted in my sampling an extraordinary Bahn Mi sandwich. I'll keep this short, and simply share that the lemongrass chicken version of their Bahn, was, as the kids say these days, "FIRE!" . I'm embarrassed to say that I only discovered Bahn mi sandwiches about 3 years ago, but have loved them ever since. The overall experience of chomping down on a typical Bahn mi is that the combination of textures that come from the marriage of "crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside" bread, and the soft flavorful meats and crunchy vegetables is pleasurable. But toss in the flavors that range from savory to tangy to sweet, and then off to spicy, are pretty-much as close to the definition of what a harmonious and complementary meal, that excites the tastebuds, should be. I've probably had 30 of them in my life, and I would say, Saigon Noodle puts one together that just moved into my personal favorite for this blended cultures sandwich. The owner served me, and he's one of those guys who you instantly like. It's hard to put words together to describe why he was so likable and pleasant, but on my visit, his "A-game" of friendliness and charm was on. But, even if he had a "Bahn Mi Nazi" personality, I'd still go for the sam-ich. It was really good!!

Stumbled upon this little spot after driving up the leeward coast and decided to stop to by and try…read moresomething different. This place hit the spot! Tried the tofu bahn mi and the veggie pho. The bread was perfect and filled with lots of yummy tofu and veg. The pho satisfied on a hot winter day and service was quick at the place. Full of locals and was glad to stop by and support a Hawaiian business.

From the amazing banh mi's I'm used to eating in Philadelphia, this was very lacking…read more The bread was dense. The char siu was extremely fatty. The banh mi needed a lot more Pâté and Viet mayo.

Pho king is always a great stop to make when you're passing through wahiawa town. Their combo pho…read morebowls offer a wide range of assorted meat selections for your meal! It's a family run shop that offers speedy service and great tasting food. My work team loves eating here and we usually take visitors to eat here as well to get an authentic Hawai'i pho experience! The parking lot offers many parking stalls at no cost. So you'll never need to worry about parking. Conveniently located near a foodland if you need to do some shopping afterwards! The restaurant itself is a bit tiny. Most tables seat 4 people parties but there is one larger table able to seat 8 comfortably. Next time you're driving through wahiawa town and are craving some soup based meal on a cold or rainy day, definitely check out pho king! You won't regret it!

BEST BANH MI'S IN TOWN!! Service is great too (quick and nice people), big portions and a lovely…read morenostalgic old school restaurant vibe! I decided to try their BBQ chicken banh mi a couple weeks ago and it changed. my. life. and bought some for dinner tonight. If you like spice, I recommend eating the banh mi with some sambal ;) Definitely on the top of my list for go-to places to eat now!

Stopped in to Ted's after hearing all about their amazing pies and turns out we were in the mood…read morefor Pancakes! The ordering system is quick, step inside and they will take your order and give you a buzzer. Then you can step out to one of the many picnic tables while you wait for your order to be ready. After that you just head back inside for pickup. When our Pancakes arrived they were impressively huge. Definitely enough to share and legitimately some of the best Pancakes I have ever had. The coconut syrup also goes great with the pancakes. Since we got the combo we also got two eggs and sausages. Overall Ted's is a great stop and I would definitely return. Highly Reccommended!

I always enjoy stopping by Ted's for a slice of pie when travelling back from a North Shore day…read more The chocolate haupia pie is one of my favorites along with the lilikoi cheese pie. Today, I had the chocolate haupia and it was tasty. The whipped cream on top is decorative and not too heavy, and the haupia is nice, although I do wish it were more coconutty. The service is never particularly pleasant. The workers seem unhappy to be checking people out, at least every time that I go. However, they are quick. I will give them that. Ample seating outside, although there's usually a lot of leftover trash from other people who have eaten there earlier. A good stop if you are craving pie by the slice at a reasonable price.

Food: Broth has delicious depth of a combination of spices,…read moresugars and salts. Portions are amazing and give you exactly what you're looking for. The pho, Rolls, and wings are my go to. Service: Customer service is spot on a quick, they're attentive and ensure your table's needs are met. Definitely kid friendly and great play to get drinks, eat food, and hang out. Ambience: Definitely a great place to bring family and friends. Have been eating pho for 15 years and this spot definitely takes me back to my childhood eating pho.

I found the service not so friendly, I was treated poorly I feel. I was the only one in the place…read morethat wasn't Japanese: the waitstaff was very unfriendly towards me and because I asked questions they looked at me like I was dumb'! Not friendly, no smiles, zero customer service to me, but to others: very short with me. I felt very unwelcome. Food was great! For the service and the way I was treated tho: should have went next door to the Mexican restaurant.

This OG spot serves great takeout only plates. Tried the:…read more Pad Thai - excellent Bbq chicken - very good Kalbi - excellent Bbq pork - ok, kinda dry. Made quickly, nice and fresh, very friendly customer service.

Came here to get some dinner. It's a small mom and pop shop. Tables and chairs were stacked up, so…read moreit seems to just be open for take out. Food was ready in 15min. The lady in the front was super friendly. Lemongrass chicken bahn mi was good. Was a little smashed, but bread crust was good. The bread got a little soggy due to the sauce from the lemongrass chicken, but it was flavorful. Parking: Small lot in front