Updating my review!! I still like the pho and spring rolls here. The oxtail soup is also still one of my faves!!! There is so much meat in the oxtail soup!!! I always take the time to take the meat off the tail before eating ... it helps with packing the leftovers. I think I've finished the bowl of oxtail once...it's a very big helping, so worth the money!!! They give you a ramakin of ginger for the soup - and it just adds that special flavor. I have been getting rice with the soup recently...jasmine rice...SO YUMMO!!! For the past year they were open for takeout - and I tried to come by as often as I could. When dine in restarted, tables were moved around for social distancing, hand sanitizer is available, and they do take basic information for contact tracing. If you do a phone order, please wait at the entrance to be acknowledged - then go to the cashier to pay. If your order is still being packed, they ask that you wait outside and someone will bring it out to you. The chili oils are still a must when I eat here!! Please ask for them and your waiter will bring and serve you a dollop or two...or as much as you need. The menu is under the plastic top of the table, so no QR code scanning needed. Parking in the lot next door is free, and there are a few metered stalls on the street. read more

I've enjoyed today's lunch. This restaurant was air conditioned, quick and friendly. You can tell that this establishment spends time on its soup and its ingredients are real. Nothing cheap I felt on taste. The flavor of the soup stock was rich. But the best part was its portion size at a reasonable price. Parking might be a little challenging but I'm pretty sure that this will be my regular spot to go too. read more

Ocean Pho - Large Pho Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Obviously nothing compares to eating a home cooked meal from your Vietnamese mom or aunty, but if you're short on Vietnamese relatives this spot is your next best bet for great pho! The broth is very flavorful and rich without too much msg. I got takeout but everything was still piping hot by the time I got home. Food was prepared quickly and packed well. Tips and Tricks: -Side order of broth is a full container of soup, at least for takeout -Spring rolls are only 3 per order so plan accordingly! read more

4.5 stars! Today was such a hard day i needed some soup to heal my soul since food makes me happy i decided to turn this day (or night) around and come and try a new place that i had it booked marked for a while! Here the reviews: -Ambience: nothing fancy but it was clean. -Service: it was good! -Parking: right in front or some right next to it. -Food: -Pho combination Lots of flavor!!! Loved it! -I knew i came here for a soup but I really needed to get me in a better mood so i got me some pork chops! This portion is huge! I was actually thinking that they had made a mistake and got me 2 portions in one! But the best part was that the pork was juicy and tasted great! Overall i would come back! #cheapeats #happybelly #happypocket read more

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Must come eat here for huge portions and the best vietnamese and hawaiian dishes. Famous for locals is the oxtail soup but for vietnamese pho this place is a must. It's my second time eating here and I haven't been disappointed.. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good pho at a good price. Saw the oxtail soup on the menu and decided to try it. 4 large meaty pieces with the fat trimmed off. Clear beef broth. Choice of rice or noodle. So full from this meal.see the picture. I don't like peanuts, so I asked before I ordered for them to not add peanuts. I hate the taste of peanuts. They didn't add any and that was good. A very good value compared to other places. It's $25, but worth it. read more

We went went they opened for dinner this Sunday and it was delish all the way. We tried the combination Pho and the Bun with egg rolls and pork. Both were extremely good, although the broth on the Pho could be more highly seasoned and maybe a bit more intense in flavor. I added quite a bit of add-on seasonings to get it up there, but the noodles were al dente and a generous portion and the meat in the Pho was tender and tasty. We will definitely be adding this one into our rotation as we live in Ala Moana and it is clean and closeby. We will work our way through the menu and report back later. read more

Great pho! I make homemade pho often and grew up eating it at least once a week. This place definitely deserves the high reviews as the food and service is amazing. I enjoyed the spicy sauce they offered and the additional veggies. The broth is flavorful and the meat is tender. Honestly, might be better than my mom's pho and the pho in San Jose. It's also very conveniently located as there is a good sized parking lot. Would definitely come back and recommend to all to try. read more

Pho Bistro 2 is one of my favorite pho restaurant. I love the flavor, service and atmosphere. The wait isn't long we got seated right away. Before I order pho, I always get their summer roll!!! I would order the large pho with beef outside of the dish because I enjoy my meet a little chewy because whenever it's already in the soup it gets over cooked, sometime I include tendon and a lot of the free vegetables because I love using all the greens (feeling healthy). Don't forget the awesome sauce, I usually mix most of them together. read more

Ocean Pho - Pho with the sisters - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great food... our company flooded the place but the owner's personal attention was first class. Thank you! read more

Went here with my best friend who is Vietnamese and she says this place is as authentic as it gets. It was delicious and reasonably priced as well (around 10-15 a person). It's in what seems to be a small building but the inside is actually a decent size! It's in a small plaza with cricket wireless as the building facing the street (that's how I find it since it's quite small outside) During dinner hours they even have a security guard outside which was unexpected but nice. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place hits home runs! Been here a few times and liked each of the items I ate. My wife loves their pho and I like anything on the menu that isn't pho. Try them out... bet you'll like. read more

Service and food are always Awesome! Authentic food made with Love. They've been around for a long time and are still going even through these crazy times. Hope they'll be around a LONG time! read more

The best summer roll in town. I really recommend paint the place. Looks to old but the food is amazing here read more

Ocean Pho - The best summer roll in town And the best salsa, - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Okay, it was a cold (low 70s) and windy Sunday in Honolulu, what better way to warm up with a nice steamy bowl of Pho. There is no shortage of great Pho spots in Honolulu, while mulling over where grab a bowl we discovered Pho Bisto 2 which we've never tried before.We were sure of the parking situation but headed over with a back up plan in mind if it was too crowded. Found the little parking lot next to the restaurant and fortunately snagged one of the last remaining spots. The restaurant was packed which is always a good indicator of a great meal but they turn their tables pretty quickly so we didn't have to wait very long. Food: We went with a plate of spring rolls to start and two regular sized order of pho..meat on the outside of course. The spring rolls came quickly, steaming hot and crispy crunchy. Don't you hate it when you just know you will burn your mouth but you can't help chowing down on one of these golden delights! Wrapped it in lettuce, a little noodle, some cucumber, dip in sauce and bite in..the tongue burns are worth it! Pho came out soon after the spring roll...I have to say they do not skimp on their meat portions. I usually try to balance my meat to noodle ratio when eating pho but I always end up with way too much noodles. At PB2, I actually finished all my noodles and I still had more pieces of tasty meat floating in that tasty broth. No wonder it's so crowded here! Service: They were in a bit of disarray that day, the credit card machines were down and there were quite a bit of conventioneers dining at lunch. Even with all the tables full, the credit card problems, we still didn't have much of a wait. You just have to chill and know that your patience will be rewarded! Atmosphere: Small shop, not much parking, no frills pho restaurant, with some outdoor seating. It's clean, bustling, with lots of movement with staff and patrons. Great neighborhood restaurant feel. Value: Great value as most Vietnamese pho restaurants tend to be. The amount and quality of meat in the their pho elevates them in my opinion. Overall: Great find for us, not sure if I'd always come here due to the parking situation but it's worth it if you can find a space! read more

Ocean Pho - How far would you go for a great bowl of pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great little Vietnamese restaurant hidden on the side street of Kalakaua... we got here on a Friday evening around 6:30 pm, just before the dinner crowds rushes in. Seriously, we were there just 15 minutes before the rest of the restaurant filled up. You can tell that it's a good restaurant if there's a lot of regulars. Truth be told, I think this will be my new go-to pho shop. The broth of plentiful and flavorful... bonus... they give a lot of meat, compared to others. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everyone has a craving for pho sometimes. Considering our usual place had moved and went down in quality and service and other alternatives were decidedly not worth the price, we turned to yelp and found Pho Bistro 2. Just off Kalakaua, the small parking lot immediately in front of the restaurant seems limited, but right next to that is a much larger lot. The waitress was very friendly and attentive and the summer rolls came out very quickly (and it was really ono... the rice wrapper had an excellent texture and we seriously debated getting more). There was a hefty amount of basil and sprouts given along with the peppers... so we didnt have to ask for more as we usually do. The broth was amazing and easily ranks up there with our favorites. The amount of meat (we both ordered the special that included all types of meat) was unmatched and indeed the meat to noodle ratio was better than any other restaurant we've been to. We thoroughly enjoyed the service here but the main thing that stood out in our experience here is the pho. This restaurant is a must try. There's a reason it's rating is 4.5 stars after over 800 reviews! read more

When Brandon S. told me that Pho Bistro 2 makes the best spring rolls, I told him that that's where we're meeting for our next lunch outing. Although there is a parking lot in the back of the building off of Fern street, it was full when I drove by, so I ended up parking on the meters on Makaloa Street, which is a hop and a skip from the restaurant. The restaurant itself was pretty empty when we first arrived at around 11:30, but it quickly filled up throughout our meal. Did the spring rolls live up to the hype? Hell yes! Super crispy and served hot. I wish I had ordered a plate just for myself. As for the entrees, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here, whether it be the pho or the vermicelli noodle plates. Everything is flavorful, plentiful, and comes out of the kitchen quickly! Prices are very reasonable and the service is outstanding. Can't think of a reason why I shouldn't give these guys 5 stars. read more

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Excellent flavored Pho. Great service. Ambiance is warm home style and welcoming. Very kind people work here, very hospitable. Highly recommend. Ordered the spring rolls excellent with tasty peanut sauce. Seafood pho had a nice variety to it. Chicken pho was very tasty as well. Portions are generous. read more

We originally wanted to go to some brunch place but the wait was 45 minutes long. We decided to go to hit Pho Bistro 2 instead. Hands down the best Pho broth I've had in my life. Been researching top rated places in Hawaii and this place came up. I couldn't agree more with the ratings. Quick friendly service, we had our two daughters with us and they were so accommodating and friendly. They even gave us some Complimentary Sweet Potato Tapioca pudding. Definitely coming back again next time we are in Hawaii! read more

THE OXTAIL PHO IS THE BOMB! I love my oxtail soup. In fact, I consider myself an afficiando, and I got the garlic-shoyu breath to prove it. If you love oxtail soup, you need to try out their version. It's filling! It's ono! And the broth is "Broke da mouth" read more

Food was great, food always comes out really fast. Prices are fair considering other Vietnamese restaurants. This is my favorite Vietnamese spot on the island! Their pho combination always has so much meat, and their mixed plate with lemongrass chicken, pork, and kalbi is so delicious. read more

Delicious food. Fast service. The locals come here and with good reason. My husband usually orders the pho. He says it tastes rich. This place offer a variety of pho. However, this place uses meat broth for all of their pho. Even though the menu looks small, it offers some vegetarian options. The Pad Thai comes with tofu and crushed peanuts with mung beans. I usually order the vegetarian papaya salad. Absolutely divine! It comes with tofu, crushed peanuts, spices, basil, tomato. The salad tastes spicy. Come to this place. It feels warm, inviting and welcoming. read more

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I gotta say............when you have a sore throat, what better way to remedy it, than having a hot bowl of pho! It was the day after Christmas........and I am slowly trying to recover from the holidays, after putting on an eating display yesterday at the Prince Court..........I had to eat something light, and also something soupy for my scratchy throat. I normally go to my favorite hole in the wall place - Pho Nina, but decided to try someplace new. This is where Pho Bistro 2 comes into play........ While driving one day on Kalakaua, I noticed a little pho shop just off of a side street along Kalakaua Ave. (It's kinda across the street from the Home Bar & Grill area). What can I say about the place - Nice little shop, clean, and there is also a very small parking lot just behind the building, with a parking lot attendant on site. I got here about 7 PM tonight, and was lucky to score a parking space. As I walked into the little pho shop, we were greeted quickly, and water & menus were dropped off shortly. Upon scanning the menu, I decided on the Pho Combination Special ($9.75), Combination Special had quite a bit of meat in it......but the best part of this meal was the delicious broth that they served. The broth was all so flavorful! It came out hot, and would definitely give my favorite hole in the wall place (Pho Nina) a run for it's money! I'm glad I stopped by this place today........I will surely come back here again, and turn my friends onto this place! Pho-real gang! Check 'em out........ a pretty good pho noodle shop! read more

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Fave pho spot in town! Fast and friendly service all day, every day! Food taste so good, no matter what you get! Our go to is summer rolls to start off, large combo pho and bho ko. Always always always on point! read more

Certified authentic Vietnamese food. 1000/10 would recommend! Owner and family are incredibly nice and welcoming. Pho was very flavorful and egg rolls were amazing. read more

Two words: OX TAILS. They're served in a tasty broth and you have a side order choice of rice or noodles (included). The noodles came with soup in a separate bowl. It was like phô with ox tails. The ox tail broth also contained peanuts, sliced cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and ginger. It was great soup by itself. This was my second time here and both times there were 4 large tails and I was stuffed afterwards. Also had the spring rolls which were like any other fried spring rolls, but the summer rolls were delicious, which is saying a lot because I usually prefer fried over fresh rolls. There are four roll choices, one for each season. My companion ordered the phô combo and loved it. Our waiter was friendly and funny despite being the restaurant being full with a line outside, and running around non-stop. We thought he was the owner, as did other diners, but he said he wasn't. (We still think he was!). read more

Overall impression: Probably one of top 3 pho places I've been to in Hawaii. Hits all the high points and the pho here is better than almost all I've had (except Pig and the Lady). Average price:$9.75 for regular sized pho (8.95 for small) Highly recommend: I've just had the pho here so far, but it's really good! I think next time I'll try the oxtail and/or vermicelli. Positives: -pho here is really good, tastes more genuine than other places -give you the choice to have meat outside the soup -fast and good customer service -nice, clean interior -lots of sauces and seems clean and orderly -reasonable prices -large portion sizes -clean bathroom Negatives: -sometimes difficult parking (can park in lot next to liquor store, but sometimes runs out of spaces) -limited menu (but truthfully, that's a plus for me, don't like too many choices) Food: Something about the pho broth is different here than many other places I've been to in Hawaii. For one thing, they put fried onions in the seafood broth, so that one really tastes different (it's really good!), but even the regular meat broth tastes a little better somehow. I'm sure you can order the meat broth and ask for the fried onions in it. I'll probably try that next time. Haven't tried the vermicelli yet, but I plan to next time! Service: These guys are mad fast! And really nice, too! Ambience: Perfect ambient temperature of the room. I've been to a lot of pho places that are just too cold (on purpose I'm sure, to try and counteract the heat of the pho). This place is cool, but not freezing. And it's very clean and organized. I like that. read more

Ocean Pho - Large rare steak pho (9.75). Regular seafood pho(9.50). - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What can I say but delicious broth and fresh ingredients, sooooo good indeed! Soooo fresh veggies and broth is savory and not salty and not sweet...just right...ahhhhh The pho came piping hot and so did the spring rolls... The waitress was very helpful and even mixed a special dipping sauce for us with the plum sauce, siriracha and the chili paste...sweating hard and that is a good thing....if u don't sweat, it is not good, ya hear???? My fam and I ate up for about 13 bucks each with tip, large bowls of pho and 2 orders of spring rolls.... U bet we will be back.... read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It has been a whole year since I ate pho. I never liked going out to eat pho because I think every pho places taste the same. Then this one day I suddenly crave pho out of nowhere. So I yelped search "pho", and Pho Bistro 2 was at the top. Dang, there was good reviews of this place. Could it be too good to be true?! I just had to risk it. I came here for brunch on a Saturday. There were no line and only 3 tables occupied. We walked in...there were no worker there to seat us nor was there a sign. So we waited for a few minutes until someone saw us and seated us. Ok...that sorta made me a little impatient. After being seated we browsed through the menu. We decided on the regular house combination pho and the vermicelli with grilled pork (total: $19~). It came out in 10 minutes or less. I did not expect the vermicelli was that big...it wasn't a plate like other pho places, it was a huge bowl. OMG! My eyes sparkled. I tasted the pho and it was sooo good. It wasn't too salty or bland. I love the soup so much I put all my vermicelli into my bf's pho soup, so I can get more soupy noodle. We were sooo full and happy. I absolutely love this place. It was decent portion and the food was amazingly delicious. I would love to come back. But I'm afraid it wouldn't taste that good the second time around. But we'll see. read more

Ocean Pho - Regular pho combination and vermicelli with grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ate here twice during our week on vacation. Dinner and lunch. No nonsense decor and several families eating here. Tasty and crisp egg rolls. Pad Thai portion was generous and tasty. The chicken and meatball pho soups were piping hot, the broth flavorful and not overly salty with generous amounts of meat, as it should be. Strong iced coffee. Service was friendly and efficient. Owner auntie also shared free tapioca desserts. The pork chops looked crazy delicious. Wish we were staying longer. We will be back next vacation. Check it out for yourself! read more

Our family recently moved from the west side to Kaka'ako & before then Pho Bistro in Waipahu was our go-to for our pho fixes. We were stoked to know that there's a Pho Bistro 2, meaning their pho just has to be as good right? Definitely right. But what sets apart this Pho Bistro from the one in Waipahu is their cleanliness and customer service. Customer service: The wait time was a few minutes but there are seats and a table to sit at while waiting. The wait staff was so friendly and on it! Everything we requested from extra bowls to forks to extra lemons, they got it! Ambience: casual dining, but the tables and decor are really nice. The place is super clean, even the bathrooms were clean. I was actually really impressed. Food: can never go wrong with their house special pho combo. Alwaaaays always hits the spot. Their broth is so good, the noodles are perfect, the meat, everything put together in that bowl is yummy. I also recommend pairing it with their Thai tea, a bit on the sweeter side but it was still good. read more

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Great pho with lots of great sides! It's my go-to Vietnamese food when in Hawaii! Highly recommended for none locals to try! read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We're first time visitors from Cali and this place is hands down one of the best meals we had during our visit. It was recommended to us by a local and lived up to our expectations. We ordered the pho and a vermicelli bowl (egg rolls and grilled pork) - huge portion sizes, fresh and tasty! The owners are super nice and generous. We will surely come back and visit again :) i didn't take pictures of the food because we were all too excited to eat - but here are some pics of their delicious banana and taro tapioca. Also highly recommend for a cool dessert read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of my favorite pho places on the island hands down! Pho combo + side order tripe + side raw onion is LIFE. I love the noodles here, never soggy and always slurp ready even after you takeout and have a long drive home. The soup is amazing, I usually add a lot of seasonings to pho broth but I don't add anything here. Simple beef soup with a GENEROUS amount of fatty beef and brisket. Their chili oil is basic here but does the job, I dip my brisket in it and a whole new flavor bomb explodes in my mouth. 5/5 best pho ever! The spring rolls was good too, filled to the brim and an order has 3 thick rolls topped with lettuce, fish sauce and noodles, I usually make lettuce wraps with these! 4/5 Summer rolls was basic, although it came with 5 shrimps instead of other restaurants usual 3. That peanut sauce though... I just want to drink it. 4/5 Come support local, this family is really sweet and hardworking! read more

Can't go wrong with Pho Bistro 2. I've been coming here for years. The broth is rich in flavor and the staff is so nice! Definitely one of my top go to pho restaurants on island. read more

Delicious food and good service. One of the best tasting pho places we have tried. Place was not too crowded.

Oh man - I really don't understand all these positive reviews. Pho Bistro 2 was the biggest let down for me. It may be a little cheap to eat here, but that does not justify the lack of quality or flavor. We went in around 6PM on a Sunday evening, thinking that maybe we will dine in if it isn't crowded. Once we walked in, hubby and I both looked at each other and said that we should just do a take out instead because it was so dark and warm inside. Only one table was occupied at that time (good for social distancing) but we didn't want to have hot pho in the warm/dark dining area. Anyways, we ordered a house special pho combo and a vermicelli with grilled pork for take out. Food was ready within 5 minutes or so. hmmmm... Is that a good thing or a bad thing? LOL. Maybe it's not always a good thing... We got home in 5 mins or so since we live quite close and tried the pho and the vermicelli with grilled pork. Oh man, oh man... what a disappointment. The pho soup had no flavor. It almost tasted like instant soup. The meat topping for the pho was dry and definitely NOT fresh. I hope it's not the case, but the meat topping tasted like it was microwaved. The vermicelli with grilled pork was even worse. The grilled pork was super thin, dry and OLD. I could tell that it was quickly just reheated. No wonder it only took them 5 minutes to prepare the two items we ordered. The grilled pork had a very weird scent and flavor. I felt that maybe they were using some strong/odd seasoning to cover up the bad smell of old pork or something. I couldn't figure out what the scent or flavor was but the grilled pork was not edible for me. Oh yeah, and it was definitely not grilled at all. I've only had fresh, delicious, smoky, grilled pork at Vietnamese restaurants in the mainland. So, this dry, old, inedible pork was quite shocking to me. In summary, it may be a little cheap to eat here, but it was really not edible for us. Wish I could be leaving a better review.... sigh... read more

Very delicious pho! Parking is on the side. Friendly staff. Always keep coming back to this place! read more

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Nothing like a hot bowl of pho on a hot, rainy day. There's almost never really a cold day in Hawaii to enjoy a hot bowl of pho. However, pho is delicious so you deal with it. The broth was pretty good, but I think it could have used a bit more salty. The noodles and beef were just right though. If you are coming in really hungry, get the spring rolls too. They come out hot and fresh! It is served with some vermicelli, veggies, and fish sauce. Great appetizer! As we were about to pay, the worker had to turn his attention to delivering food to tables. It seems like they were just short-handed. Definitely a nice place to go if you're craving pho. read more

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