Delicious pho/Vietnamese food for a great price. My bf, friends and I came here on a Tuesday evening for dinner. The place was pretty packed. We were a group of 4 and had to wait about 5 minutes to get seated without a reservation. We ordered the combo plate (grilled chicken, pork and beef with rice) to share with the table. All of the meats were very tender and had a nice smokiness to them. It was yummy. I ordered the regular sized pho with flank. The broth was good and everything that came with it was fresh. I wouldn't say it's the best pho I've had, but it was still decent. I also ordered the Thai tea. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. The prices were very moderate and portion size was good too. We'd definitely come back here. read more

Ocean Pho - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

How others rated this 4.5 stars I really don't know. We eat lots of authentic Vietnamese food in California (SF Bay Area/San Jose and southern California), so we know what's legit. This place isn't. All the meat we had in the bun dishes were super salty, like they were marinated for days. The place itself doesn't have a clean/appealing atmosphere either. read more

I reviewed this place already and now it gone. I don't know why. The address is kalakaua but it's more on fern. We go here often. The pho is great and the prices are fair. They're know for their oxtail soup. The dining room is actually pretty roomy too. My top choice within a mile for quality and convenience. read more

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Was feeling under the weather and was craving for a good pho. I searched on Yelp (of course!) for the best pho and this place was no. 1, so decided to check it out. Food (4 out of 5): I ordered the largr pho with rare steak and beef balls (~$10). The broth was hot and flavorful! Yum! You won't be needing condiments unless you want to make it spicy. Also, the noodles were cooked perfectly! Overall, it satisfied my craving! I'm only giving it 4 stars because I had the best pho while I was visiting in Las Vegas, but Pho Bistro 2 will definitely be on top of my list for a good pho place here in Oahu! Service (4 out of 5): Came in for lunch and it was packed! Which is good and bad sign. Good coz it means food here must be good! Bad coz it means we have to wait for our food longer. When we came in, it seemed like there was only 1 waitress doing everything! - seating people, taking food orders, delivering food, refilling waters, and cashing out customers! Whew! The waitress did a good job doing everything by herself! We waited for about 10 mins. for our phos. Ambience (3 out of 5): It's a small mom and pop store. Place looks clean, which is good! The reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because of limited parking. There are only 2 stalls available in front of the restaurant. Additional parking by the other side which was full when we got there and street parking which was full too! Kinda odd place for a restaurant to be here coz it's around residential area/apartments. read more

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The pho here is really good! Broth was very flavorful and didn't taste oily at all, and noodles had the perfect chewy consistency. A regular bowl was $9.95 which isn't bad. I also appreciated the large plate of herbs to add into the pho. Usually you don't put sate in pho but I just wanted to try how their sate tasted - loved it, def try it when you go, perhaps order a rice plate so you can eat it together. The food also came out very quickly (Within 5 min of ordering). Only complaint is I wish I had more meat, finished it all before I was done with the noodles. Will definitely come back here when I have pho cravings. read more

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

Combination of Thai and Vietnamese...vermacelli was ok but grilled pork was burnt and salty. The eggrolls were meh. Given the rating on Yelp, I would have expected a bit better. read more

Ocean Pho - Vermacelli with grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We are in Waikiki for a week. We stopped by here for lunch.. Ox tail Pho was fire! Vietnamese lady owner was very nice and greeted us with kind words. Def won't disappoint. Fried spring rolls were on point and very flavorful. Really authentic flavor. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What I really love about this place is that they give a lot of meat. I mean a lot of meat! I always run out out of veggies, noodles, and broth, but there is always a lot of meat. Which for me is good, because I am a self proclaimed meatatarian. I love me some meat! That's good considering that meat is much more expensive than veggies. I sometimes find myself wanting to raid the next tables veggies. But I hold back. :D I do like their broth, because it tastes clean. The broth isn't murky, but clear. And it does not seem too oily. I have to say that I do like the broth at another place, but this has to be one of the better broths in town. The place does get pretty full during regular dining hours. They have mixed up my order when it is busy. I try to get there when it isn't so busy so I can enjoy my meal. read more

Yummaayy! Spring Rolls from here look absolutely delicious! or someone takes really good pictures! This place is located right next to my favorite Italian place, Amina Pizzeria. So if your not full after you Pho yourself, eat some hearty Italian next door. I enjoyed the Pho here, my order was made pretty quickly, and it was to go. Though i wish i would have stayed longer to get a crunchy fresh spring roll. The room space is nice, its actually bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. Kind of like one of those fun houses you see at the carnival. The place also looked fairly clean and well maintained. The service was excellent. The Vietnamese guy at the front counter seemed a bit sketchy, but the same time, he knew how to sell Pho. I recall him asking me if i wanted this, or wanted that. I basically told him I'm just doin Pho. But i enjoyed the enthusiasm! it made me at least considering other options. *Quiet peaceful, and no lines *Parking right out the back *Excellent price for a good Pho Definitely coming back for another round of Phoing read more

Food, service and ambience is great. I can't count how many times I've come back to eat here.

Low key pho place hidden away from the main road, Kalakaua Ave and tucked into the side street of Fern. This was a neat find after craving pho while doing some shopping damage at ala Moana. There is a shared parking lot to the side of the restaurant entrance and a few stalls in front of the restaurant too. Nothing special about the interior but it was comfortable enough to enjoy a piping bowl of pho. My friend and I both ordered the pho tai with rare steak on the outside. It came with a large plate of toppings that consisted of the usual (bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño, and lime) but there was also another green that I wasn't familiar with that turned out to be a harmonic addition. The broth was light but packed with satisfactory flavor and the noodles were a perfect silky texture. The only downside was the meat quality. I had come here twice now, and the first time I ordered it with the meat inside which was a mistake because it was cooked to a tough finish. So at this next visit I opted for meat outside to see if it was any better. It is, if you plan to cook the meat right before you take a bite. If you drop some slices in to let it cook and forget about it or just let it sit, then it still cooks to a tough and rubbery texture. You can either pay up front or waive a waiter down for the check. They have low prices here which is always refreshing to hear that a bowl of pho doesn't cost a lot. PS their Vietnamese iced coffee is bomb! (Both taste and price) 2018 Yelp review #54 read more

Ocean Pho - Regular pho tai ($9.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went there 3 weeks in a row. Great food and service. Already thinking of my next visit. Pho soup was very flavorful. Beef stew had lots of beef read more

My fiancée and I was craving for pho the night of Christmas Eve and we came across this place after searching in yelp. Parking was limited and this area has a lot of homeless. Luckily one of the employee guided me to park right in front of the store next to them. It was a decent size restaurant not knowing there would be a lot of people here on Christmas eve. The workers greeted and sat us down with no wait. And we ordered our food as we know what we always get. Im always a fan of Thai Iced Tea with tapioca, but their tea was a little to sweet and they didnt have the option to have tapioca in there. Anyway, all that matters was the food. The food was awesome, very fulfilling and compare to other Pho restaurant. This place came with a cheap price. I would recommend this to anyone who is craving pho. read more

Ocean Pho - Vermicelli cold noodle with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love this little gem. Especially in love with their Oxtail Soup substituted with Pho noodles instead of rice. They serve generous portions and the taste is always on point. Can't say enough good things about this place! Plus their service is great, family style and cater to kids too. PS - their homemade chili paste is a must try!!! read more

After trying pretty much all the pho places in Chinatown, I decided to venture out to this hidden little spot near the convention center. Lots of free parking with the friendliest parking attendent you'll ever meet in the right next to the restaurant. We ordered the combination pho like we always do. Huge portions lots of side veggies and sauces. Service was alright but the soup was piping. Will return for the huge portions! read more

Can't go wrong here. I order a lot of pho Tai from them. They aren't skimpy like some other pho places and the broth is delicious! Always greeted with aloha here. read more

Pho Bistro II has got to be, hands-down, my favorite pho restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. I've been going here to satisfy my pho (and vietnamese cuisine) cravings for over 8 years now. Food Quality ***** The food quality here is exceptionally good; the noodles are always cooked nicely, the broth tastes fresh and lacks a certain "canned" quality that some other restaurants' broth has, and all the ingredients that go into the soup are delicious. I've tried everything from the chicken pho to the combination pho (tendon, brisket, beef balls, tripe, rare steak); all the meats are tender and flavorful. The soup has a nice aroma and flavor; you can taste the different aromatics and spices, and the broth has a nice stickiness to it (much like how a good oxtail soup or tonkotsu ramen broth would). This is the result of a slowly simmered broth using beef bones containing a fair amount of collagen and marrow: in layman's terms, pure unadulterated flavor! While the pho here is the star for me, the other dishes offered on the menu are really good as well. I particularly enjoy the shrimp summer rolls with a satay-like dipping sauce. It reminds me of learning to make them in culinary school, where I got my first real taste of Vietnamese cuisine and where I fell in love with the flavors. The shrimp is tender and moist, the basil fresh, and the noodles perfectly cooked, and the sauce is decadent with roasted peanuts, a hint of umami from the Nam Pla, just a little bit of spice, and a nice acidity. Service ***** While I believe dine-in is still an option during these crazy times, I (sadly) haven't had the pleasure of dining with them since just before April's lockdown. Before the pandemic, I would go in with friends or family and receive awesome service from the staff. Although many times the guests outnumbered the staff 20:1, service was always friendly, high quality, timely, and accurate. I can definitely appreciate how hard the staff works, as well as how organized they are! They seem to have perfected whatever system(s) they have in place so that guests neither wait long for their food, nor do they have any issues with quality. A+ for effort and A+ for quality! Price/Value ***** The prices are very reasonable given how much labor and love goes into making the food here. Actually, the prices are a steal! You will NOT be disappointed with either quality or quantity. Pro Tip: if you're feeling hungry and want pho, order the large combination pho with a side order of noodles and rare steak. My personal favorite: Large combination pho, side order noodles, side order rare steak, side order beef balls, extra jalapenos, and a couple of ramekins of the chili garlic oil. Overall ***** This restaurant does it all; good food, good prices, great service, quick service, and good menu variety. The perfect meal if you're craving some Vietnamese food, pho in particular! read more

Apparently I am the last person to discover this place, so I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said. When I walked into Pho Bistro 2 for the first time last weekend, it was one of those "Wow, has everyone been coming here without me?" moments. And yes, everyone HAS been coming here without me. Things that are great: * It's fast. The staff is not messing around. * They're accommodating. The staff was concerned with efficient seating. When larger groups came in, they asked a pair of diners seated at a four-person table if they'd move to a smaller table. While I know that this would annoy some folks I thought it was great. * The food is really GOOD. * The prices are awesome. Although the location is not terribly convenient for me, I'll probably add this restaurant into my regular cheap eats rotation. read more

ENVIRONMENT: When I first walked in, I noticed the stickiness of the floor and tables. I was seated at a small 2 person table and the table seemed to be dirty and sticky. The condiment tray was also in need of a deep cleaning. Bottles were greasy, sauces dripping over the bottles and messy stacks of spoons and small dishes can also be seen. Could have used some good ole cleaning. FOOD: I got the pork chops over rice dish and when it came it was nicely presented. Although when I tasted the pork it was a bit too salty and the cucumbers that came on the side were not fresh but rather old. Overall the flavored weren't that overwhelming but could use less salt and fresh veggies. -1 star SERVICE: I wasn't greeted immediately when I walked in, even though there were only 2 tables. I went right when they opened at 4:30pm. After I got sat down I looked over the menu and was ready to order in less than a minute but waited for about 5 minutes to get the servers attention. I would understand if they were busy but I was the 3rd table so that's another -1 star. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been to Pho Bistro 2 twice, and had two very different experiences. The first time I came here, I had recently come from LA, where I was spoiled with countless varieties of Pho restaurants. So, when I tried Pho Bistro 2, I was a bit disappointed. I felt that it was too expensive for not as good taste. After having lived in Hawaii for a couple years however, I went back to Pho Bistro 2 and thought it was DELICIOUS. Compared to other places on the island, the price was GREAT and the food was delicious. Especially for bun ca, I felt that the flavors were delicious and price much more fair than other pho locations. I will have to try my regular chicken pho here again just to be sure, but I may even be switching our staple hungover pho spot to this restaurant. read more

We decided to order takeout on this rainy night and Pho Bistro 2 provided great service and enormous portions. Usually, pho spots will give you half a container of soup so that when you add the toppings/noodles, the container fills up to the top. This spot gave us a full container of molten hot soup to warm our souls and bring our jet lagged selves back to life. They provided lots of protein and herbs to go with the soup, so I'd recommend adding a little bit of noodles/meat at a time since the soup is so hot, it'll warm the toppings up without cooling too fast. They threw in some of the che/tapioca pudding desserts and they're refreshing and not too sweet. Highly recommend this pho joint! read more

Almost always a wait and slow service. Parking is a nightmare. The pho is great. The pork-chop dish is excellent. Therefore, suck up the wait for yum-o food read more

Great place for authentic Vietnamese Food at reasonable prices. Try their new pork chop rice plate. read more

Ocean Pho - Yum! Octal Soup with Rice and spring roll bunn! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had to try the best pho on the island according to some and was a little disappointed. Maybe because we have prime choice for everything back home but this place was good / not great. My noodles had a bit of a soapy taste to them, the broth was just 'ok'. Even with the strange taste I had experienced, everything was still good if that makes sense. My wife had the same thing I had and she didn't have the soapy taste so maybe it was just my bowl or noodles - not sure. I would give this place another try next time we're here. read more

I like!! Definitely a great place to get your pho fix. The positives: waiters are nice, lots of tables, food is great, and prices are reasonable. The negatives: none. There's more parking in the back which is good for 2 hours so hey, might as well check it out. read more

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Yum! Oxtail soup here is delicious and generously sized--it can easily fill two people. The broth is good and not overly salty. Additionally, I like that they include greens, carrots and peanuts in the soup. Pair with a cup of rice and you're good to go read more

If you've never tried Oxtail soup at a Vietnamese restaurant, come to Pho Bistro 2! Broth is so delicious by itself and the meat is so tender! Our waiter, John, is so nice & attentive and if you happen to be there when the owner, Lien, comes out, she's very nice too, might even give you free dessert! The tapioca with the Okinawan sweet potatoes is a must try! Not only is it delicious, it's healthy too! read more

Came here for the oxtail soup and also ordered the rice paper roll platter. Service was very prompt and attentive. The place was clean, but ambiance isn't really present. Came at lunch time on a Tuesday and it was still busy! The rice paper roll platter was delicious. There were spring rolls, lots of meat, veggies and herbs for inside the roll and the rice paper came fresh with the hot water bath. The oxtail soup was disappointing. The soup was super flavourful and delicious and there was lots of oxtail. It had a little too much other stuff (veggies) and I wish there was just more soup. It came with either a side of rice or rice noodles in soup (which actually came on the side). Everyone seemed to be ordering the pho, so will definitely be ordering that and the rolls next time! read more

Ocean Pho - The rice paper roll wrap platter...DELICIOUS! Order this! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped here for dinner on a weeknight. I was happy to see that the tables were well spaced to allow for distancing. We ordered beef pho and chicken and both were very tasty. We also had the spring rolls. The broth was savory and satisfying and the service was very fast. We were here before COVID, but the restaurant was really crowded. Nice to be able to walk right in and get a table now. read more

This place is also BYOB for all you drinkers. My fiancé and I always order a small chicken pho, spring rolls, and a large steak pho for all for about $30! What a deal! Like I said it's BYOB which saves us a ton of money. Prices here are very reasonable. The service is quick, friendly and efficient. Do not expect anything fancy, this place is a hole in the wall and a real authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Just how we like it!! We will definitely be back for more! read more

When it's come to eating pho, the broth flavor matters most to me. I'm happy to say this place has proved to be one of my favorites. Rare Steak & Beef Ball Pho~ I ordered the pho with my two fav types of meat. It always come with a generous amount of bean sprouts (which I eat a lot of...) and mint leaves. The broth is tasty and came out nice & hot. Cheaper than most places for the portion they give. The regular bowl compares to a large and the large should be called Jumbo! The friendly staff wouldn't let our glasses go empty on water. It was almost closing so I really appreciated the service they gave. read more

Ocean Pho - Pho with beef balls and rare steak $8.75 - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Back on the island. Figured I would grab a pho here since my last two experience was very good. Extremely disappointed. Pho broth was bland and had absolutely no pho flavors. Pho noodle was blanched incorrectly and was still undercooked. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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best pho ever. I tried out in both LA and San Francisco before. this is THE best pho. The restaurant is small but clean and cozy. Food is good. I tried the "oxtail" recommended by previous yelp review and it was fantastic. Best thing: close to waikiki beach and only about 5 mins drive if you live by the beach hotels. read more

Ocean Pho - signature noodle with variety of meat - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I really had high hopes for liking Pho Bistro 2, but overall I thought it was alright. My family and I only had the pho dac biet, so we didn't try any of the other dishes. I thought the pho was okay, I didn't find the broth or anything else too special. The staff seemed friendly and it's probably worth a try if you want to explore the different pho places in the area. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It looks like a small hole in the wall but the food is delicious and it's very clean inside. My husband doesn't like this kind of food and he finished everything, that's how good it is . read more

My dad ordered lemon chicken grass rice dish and he felt that it was too salty. My mom ordered the pad Thai with shrimp. There were only 5 shrimp pieces... She also barely got any food. She was still hungry afterwards. I ordered vermicelli with spring rolls and pork. They didn't put much meat in the dish either. The veggies took up lots of space in the dish. My brother was happy with his chicken pho though! The regular bowl was pretty huge. read more

Ocean Pho - Vermicelli with spring rolls and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious and hit the spot. Got the pho with rare steak and beef balls. Flavorful broth and plenty of meat and noodles. Egg rolls also yummy. read more

This is seriously my go to spot for pho. When your Vietnamese friend that used to own a pho place tells you this pho is the closest to his mom's recipe, it's legit. I judge pho by its broth and meat. Pho Bistro 2 does not disappoint with both. The broth is flavorful and complex. I normally get beef balls and brisket. They serve some of the thickest cuts of brisket I've had. Generously portioned and melt in your mouth goodness. I mainly come here for their pho but they're also known for their oxtail soup. You can't go wrong with ordering the papaya salad. Always refreshing and light. The spring rolls are tasty, crisp, and delicious. Service is friendly and prompt. I've been here countless times and I've never had to wait very long for my food regardless if I'm dining alone or with a group. Don't take my word for it. Make your way down to Pho Bistro 2 for some bomb Vietnamese cuisine. You won't regret it! read more

This place is not in the foo foo part of Honolulu. But my wife wanted pho this particular night. And for straight forward pho (not funky or trendy or nouveau, all of which I like), I could find nothing better. I have to admit that the area is a little sketchy. But this place is so good. We had the spring rolls and basic pho (she had rare steak and I had meatballs and rare steak). They give you more than enough of the side veggies. As much hoisin and rooster sauce as you want. The flavor of the broth was so wonderful. You could tell the care that went into the broth; it was simply divine. This was among the best pho I have ever had and I love pho. When we come back to Oahu, I will look this place up to see if it is still here. It is that good. It was crowded as all get out on a Wednesday night! Great place. read more

We had the oxtail pho, steak pho and spring rolls. Everything was great. definitely coming back. read more

Ocean Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii