Ocean Pho, formerly known as Pho Bistro 2. Also known as "Pho Dai Duong". Still same great pho and other tasty Vietnamese dishes. Same great space. Same friendly service. Aunty Lien and son Tuan still serving with a smile. So many great choices to choose from. I always come for the pho. Soup is delicious and comforting. Meat is of good quality and generously portioned. The vegetables abundant, fresh, and my favorite variety of basil, sawtooth, jalapeño, and fresh lemon. It really IS my favorite spot on the island for pho! I keep on saying I will try their other popular dish which is the oxtail soup or the oxtail pho... but haven't been able to get around wanting the deliciousness of the combo pho (and they are often sold out of this item)! I shouldn't know this but their tapioca dessert is out of this world delicious too!! You can find Ocean Pho on most social media platforms. Instagram: oceanpho808. Facebook: Ocean Pho and Pho Dai Duong. Tiktok: @Ocea n pho808 . Ocean Pho shares parking lot with a space a spa, mini mart and a few other businesses. Get there when they first open at 10:30a or 4:30p and there will be no problem. Just don't visit on Tuesday when they are closed otherwise you be waiting a very long time! read more

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Ocean Pho was formally Pho Bistro which has a few parking in front of the restaurant with 1 that is handicap and there is a parking lot on the side of the restaurant. I had the house special combination Pho which had slices of beef and beef balls and tripe with onions and the platter of fresh greens to add in if you wish. The broth was very tasty and the pho was good with lots of ingredients and this was the regular bowl. My wife had the tendon pho which she enjoyed and always order the tendon pho whenever she eats pho. We also ordered the crispy spring which came out nice and hot and crispy and with a good amount of meat filling. They also have a variety of crispy rolls with different ingredients. Restroom located on the side connected to the restaurant. read more

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Family was craving Vietnamese food and found this place as one of the most reviewed spot for pho in Honolulu. Decently sized store and wasn't busy. Seated immediately and ordered the large special pho. When it came out it was warm. The raw meat barely cooked through. Broth leaned on the saltier side and had decent noodles. Good amount of meat inside. Service was good they constantly refilled waters. Small parking lot behind the store or street parking. read more

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Was conducting some business at the Moped Garage next door, so we dropped in for lunch, not really expecting much, but we were very surprised. Very unassuming from the outside, the inside is very clean, as in extremely clean. It's very nice indeed. Service was friendly and very helpful. Food was excellent as well (see pics). I would definitely come here often if I lived in the neighborhood. Highly recommended. Oh yeah, parking is mainly free street parking. Found an open spot on Fern Street. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It was pretty good, still prefer other places around town. Spring rolls were pretty good, service was quick and it's very homey inside.

Came in and it wasn't super crowded. We just sat down at an open table as the guy motioned for what seemed to be anywhere. As soon as we sat he came over with water and menus. They have a pretty extensive menu with the typical vietnamese dishes. I chose the combination pho. It came out fairly quickly and was steaming hot. The broth had a nice flavor to it and the meats were all super soft and cooked well. The serve was friendly and refilled water often. Only thing for me is the place is a little dark as the blinds are closed. However I guess it's designed this way as it would probably be too bright with the sun beaming in if the blinds were left open. I'll be back to try their oxtail soup and it looked delicious! Parking: Lot on the side of the building with a parking attendant who will tell you where to park. Friendly guy. read more

Ocean Pho - Combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First off, if you show up at 4:30 PM and it looks dark on the inside, don't worry, they are still open. The prices are really reasonable and I have to say the taste of the food did not disappoint. We ordered the summer rolls and I ordered a number 13 large - rare steak pho. My only grip is I wish the rare steak was not already put into the broth. Because essentially it wasn't rare once I got it. It was fully cooked because it was already in the broth. Nonetheless, food was delicious, service was fast and friendly. They don't serve alcohol so if you like a little booze with your meal, bring your own. We will definitely be back and I recommend that you try this place if you haven't been here yet. read more

If you're a tourist or a local doesn't matter if you're looking for five stop looking at other places this is your spot. I'm telling you if I lived here I would be here once or twice a week. I got the photo Tai absolutely amazing. The broth is absolutely amazing. The food is fresh and besides it comes with the basil and what not a full size plate they don't skimp on it. The first service is five star. The inside is nice and cold. I love the AC here I would maybe come for the AC and would definitely come for the pho. I'm writing this as I'm eating because it's that good. Just stop what you're doing and come here you'll thank me very legit and traditional. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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They changed their name to 'Ocean Pho'! I like how bistro sounds better tho, in my opinion. I believe same owners, same great taste, same quality of food. Customer service is always great. Aunty and the team is always so nice! As always, I order my meatball pho only and spring rolls. Of all the pho places, I mean the quality here of the noodles, broth, meat , and all the food in general, is so great. Been to mama pho aina Haina, gosh, was so disappointing. Pho 777, disappointing. Pho saigon is alright, on Kapiolani. But bistro, or 'Ocean pho' is always my go to. Interior, dining restaurant always clean and sauces and napkins always replenished. I hope they don't change anything. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Now they changed name to "Ocean Pho" before use to be " Pho Bistro 2" But food still Good as always i like their summer roll and spring roll both dipping sauce awesome Food come fast read more

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This place has great oxtail pho. The broth is flavorful, the portions are very generous and you get a lot of oxtail. I also had the summer rolls which were good as well. The service was friendly and they have free parking. Can't wait to be back! read more

We had the vermicelli with fried spring rolls and the large pho with raw beef. $33 This continues to be the go to place for the best pho in Honolulu. It has the best flavor of all the phos we have sampled across the U.S. it is not oily and tastes fresh and full of flavor. This version of vermicelli is hard to find so there aren't many places we can compare it to. It's one of our regular dishes and doesn't disappoint read more

Ocean Pho - Large pho with raw beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Emily was the very best server. And, food was freshly prepared to our liking. Give Emily a raise!

Pho here is definitely 5/5. The broth is full of flavor and you legit do not need to add anything to it. Not only is it delicious but the meat was SO TENDER I loved every bite of it. We also got the vermicelli bowl- pork and egg roll. It was about a 3/5. Meat was flavorful but everything else was okay. Overall definitely come here for the pho! You will not be disappointed! read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The pho broth is top-notch, and the portion sizes are well worth the price. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the parking lot next door is a huge plus, especially in an area where parking is tight. My friend and I arrived around 2:30 pm, just before closing at 3pm, and we never felt rushed. The whole place has a warm, relaxed, mom-and-pop vibe--definitely a great spot to unwind and enjoy a good meal. read more

Ocean Pho - Rare beef pho and rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The oxtail soup is amazing! Sure, it's $5 more than everywhere else but the ingredients are soooo good! I've never seen so many ono additives to oxtail soup. It's a huge bowl, so you really get 2 meals out of it. Just look at my "leftovers" after I already ate the oxtail, pho, and soup. You could save a few oxtail to take home if you wanted. Highly recommended on this dish alone. I need to try other entrees and modify my review in the future. read more

Ocean Pho - Leftovers (!) after eating oxtail, pho, and lots of soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We stopped by for dinner and were seated promptly. Not a very big restaurant so there can be a short wait. Food and service were quick. Everything on the House Special Combo Plate was delicious. All the meats were seasoned and cooked well. Chicken was the best of the 3 meats that came with the plate. It was very tender and juicy. The House Special Pho Combo was good as well and the broth was flavorful. They definitely did not skimp on the meat. Portions were very fulfilling for both orders. read more

Ocean Pho - House Special Pho Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It was a cute small-medium place. Quick service, clean and tasty pho broth. Fresh bean sprouts. But I wish the meat was softer. Overall great place to get your soup fix! read more

Ocean Pho - Front of menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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They change name to OCEAN PHO. But still same old taste. Everything else is still the same. One of my favorite pho on the island. Highly recommend. For me I usually order less noodle because I have small stomach. Food comes up fast. Just a place to for quick eat and gone. read more

I haven't been here in a while and there PHO broth is still rich and delicious, meat and veggies are very fresh! Very consistent quality over the years. On a cold or rainy day it's always packed everyone orders the Pho. It's the same people/family who work here. They are always kind and friendly. I can't believe they even remembered my name! There's a good amount of seating very clean and comfy. Today will be my second day in a row. Parking can be a little tough. read more

Decent place for pho, can't complain! We ordered the original pho and spring rolls (the spring rolls come a bit hot!)

I came to try out their pho combination and "WOW" their soup broth was really good. They give a lot and I got so full. Moreover, they are so friendly and helpful. This is a great place to visit for a vietnamese pho. read more

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Celebrating my sister's birthday in Honolulu, Hawaii.. Eating noodles for long life was the lunch goal. Thinking of a restaurant (with free parking) close to my sister's workplace was another deciding factor. I realized that I didn't write a review for Pho Bistro 2 (yet), so this was the place! There are two parking stalls right in front of the building - one regular and one for ADA placards. Residential street parking is also available - along with a small parking lot next to the building. We arrived at opening time - 10:30am - and got a chance to select our seats. The comfortable atmosphere was nicely air-conditioned, clean, and quiet. Service was polite and efficient! I ordered the Combination Tray with rice paper. It was a generous portion of grilled shrimp, BBQ pork, pickled veggies and fresh veggies, sweet sour chili dipping sauce, and a separate container of rice paper. Luckily, I've seen YouTube videos of how to moisten the rice paper, fill it, and wrap it! It was fun to make different combinations! I made about ten rolls, ate half, and took the remainder home for dinner! Delicious! My mom and sister had pho dishes. They enjoyed their lunches! We'll be back again! read more

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Very good food ox tail best on island I can't remember if it's BYOB. I hope it is heading there for dinner again tonight. Bringing a cold beer will update later. That's why I came here to see if anybody else had brought their own beer since there's no beer on the menu but their oxtails phenomenal so I will bring my beer and hope they allow me to drink it while I eat oxtail now, I have all the words that are required for a review to be posted read more

We love coming here after all these years. The portions are BIG, meat in every bite. The lady owner takes pride in the quality. read more

Ocean Pho - Pho Special and Bun w Spring Rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pho Bistro 2 provides further evidence for one of my pet theories, which is that Vietnamese restaurants with a number in their name have a high likelihood of having awesome food. We came here for dinner before our flight out of Honolulu, and wanted something that would keep us from getting too hungry over the course of a long flight but also wouldn't sit too heavy in our stomachs. It turns out that bun (vermicelli bowls) and tofu spring rolls (which they call autumn rolls here) are the perfect meal for pre-flight and anytime. The staff here are very friendly and quick, and we quickly settled on the autumn rolls and the bun with lemongrass chicken for me and the bun with tofu for my dinner buddy. The autumn rolls were excellent, the tofu was great and I like that their peanut sauce has small pieces of toasted peanuts on top. With a spoon! Which is the best way to get that delicious sauce onto your roll. The bun bowls are huge, perfectly proportioned with noodles, crisp fresh vegetables, and sauce. The toppings of both the lemongrass chicken and the tofu are also generously portioned, and some of the best I've had. Tofu clearly isn't an afterthought to them, and the lemongrass chicken is so flavorful. I don't live locally, but if I do I'd be back frequently. The pho smelled really good! read more

Nice hidden gem and a must go to place if you are craving pho under the rainy weather. Small hole in the wall shop with delicious food. Self seating and the staff are really friendly. I saw the pork chop combo plate and had to try it minus the beef. Pho comes in a big bowl easily can be shared between two people comfortably. Would definitely come back! Eggrolls were fresh,hot and yummy to start off with! read more

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One of the best pho, they give a lot of meat, I always have pho combination other dishes are good too

Today I tried the House Special Combo Plate from Pho Bistro that comes with Short Rib,Grilled Chicken, and Special Marinated Pork Chop with All Salad $22.98 total with tax. Everything was so good. That Pork Chop was really good, moist and juicy. What a pleasant surprise this was considering I always have the Pho here. Service was friendly. Don't be afraid to ask the staff for recommendations if you want to try something else. read more

Ocean Pho - House Combination Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hole in the wall. Right off of Kalakaua near Don Quijote store. Simple menu, quick friendly service. Typical Vietnamese Apps, vermicelli, pho, rice dishes and a few specials including a $30 oxtail soup/platter. Ordered plain Pho, rare beef Pho and Grilled pork and cha Gao vermicelli. Nice flavored broth. Generous and fresh condiments of sprigs Thai basil, too-thick sliced jalapeño, culantro (sawtooth) leaves and tired mung bean sprouts. Ambiance was dim, but efficient, though the place could have used some sprucing up. Quick service. In and out. Amazingly the place fills up quickly on a Sunday morning. read more

Ocean Pho - Plain Pho Noodles regular - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place was not good. We ordered pho and lemongrass chicken. The pho broth was okay, but the noodles were overcooked and had a strange plastic like aftertaste. They did not taste like the usual rice noodles I am used to. The lemongrass chicken tasted more like curry, which was also disappointing. read more

Authentic! Simple but delicious! Nice traditional decor and very helpful and sweet staff! I was struggling to put my pho to the container to go they rescued me and showed me a trick read more

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Update had lunch here and this time I ordered vermicelli noodles with crispy spring rolls it was good. Normally I just order the crispy spring rolls but this time I wanted to try with noodles. It was filling and big. My husband ordered seafood pho. He said was good also. Try this place if in the area. Parking can be challenging. read more

Ocean Pho - My spring roll bowl with vermercelli noodles. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had lunch today with my wife at Pho Bistro 2. Timely service and good food. #17 Vermicelli with crispy spring rolls was ordered by my wife. I got to try the spring roll, and it was excellent. I ordered the # 16 Pho with seafood. The pho had a good tasting broth. Two shrimps, two pieces of Imatation crab, two pieces of calimari ,and two fish balls cut in two. It's just delicious. Enjoy read more

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The staff here was friendly and attentive, the pho came out piping hot and delicious . Cozy place but very clean, the ambiance here was great! read more

Chicken salad was good Egg rolls were good. Pho was passable. Very friendly service. read more

Got my pho fix in Hawaii! I was skeptical when coming here cause I live in the Bay Area. The owner and staff were so sweet to us. They filled our waters so quickly. The owner even gave us a free dish! I got my usual the pho dac biet. The broth tasted a little different from what I'm use to. I think it had more sugar. The cuts of meat were also different to but I don't know what kinds I got. Overall, I ate every last bit of the pho. It was great. My friends got their rice plates. Their grilled pork looked crazy good. It was a thick juicy cut. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you love veggies with your pho like I do you're going love Pho Bistro 2 (formerly) now renamed but with the same ownership, Ocean Pho. Generous portions, all the sauces you need oily/garlic/hoisin/sriracha and jalapeños are always included you don't need to ask. Broth always on point even their plates look delicious although I am obsessed with their pho. Spring rolls on point, papaya salad on point. Very friendly service, parking. Pho & broth always on point. Even the Thai iced tea & Vietnamese Coffee is delicious. If you want good Thai/Vietnamese food come here, you won't regret it. read more

Ocean Pho - Outside - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We phone ordered take out. My husband called when he was about to ask how long it will be he realized the person already hung up lol. There is a parking lot next to the building. I ordered the House Special Pho Combo and my husband got the Pho with Rare Steak. The sweet man working gave us a tapioca pudding for dessert. So cute! The pho hit the spot after having a sore stomach. The spring rolls were delicious! Will be back to try other items! read more

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Always great. This is our favorite Vietnamese take-out place. My wife gets pho from here when she's sick, moody, or just wanting pho. I'm still exploring the menu and loving it each time :D read more