Two words: WAFU STEAK!!…read more Its been nearly 8yrs since I've been to this hidden gem in Ewa Beach. Management changed but their WAFU steak is exactly the same. The sizzling and aroma of the steak makes my mouth water every time. Hands down the best steak I crave for when I go back home. I dont know of anyone else that does it better. The other stuffs on the menu is ok but my sole rating is just for the WAFU STEAK The service was ok. We had a big group so I can understand the service. The place is not big and it's usually 1 or 2 people working the place. If you don't like their Wafu Steak then your mouth is broken. I hope they stay open for a long time.

The Katsu Tama Entree is disgusting. Wet katsu is gross. Who puts crunchy meat in the bottom of…read morebowl and pours soup and noodles on it? My husband liked the Ahi ginger entree. The miso soup was not great either. There's better Japanese on island.

I love finding a solid Thai restaurant! Thai Pho Ewa has become one of my newest fav Thai places…read more The star of the show for me is their THAI ICED TEA! I'm always hesitant to order Thai iced teas at restaurants bc I never know if it's authentic Thai tea or they just pour it from a can. But this place is hands down the best Thai iced tea I've had - authentic, perfect sweetness while also still getting that tea flavor. Sometimes me and my s/o will go here just to get the Thai iced teas! It doesn't take a lot to please me with panang curry so I loved it. I like that there was a good amount of veggies to chicken. Overall, great food/drink and can't wait to be back Plenty of parking in the shopping center! Service is fast and staff is kind also :)

Finally tried Thai Pho Ewa for dinner last night. We had planned to dine in, but ended up feeling a…read morebit lazy and ordered takeout instead. The young man who answered the phone was clear when taking my order, helpful with my questions, and had everything ready right on time when I arrived. What we tried: - Thai Fried Rice w/Sour Pork - Spring Rolls - Fried Chicken Wings - Green Curry w/Chicken Everything looked great and we enjoyed our meal overall. The only thing we wish we had known was to order the fried rice "spicy." I assumed it would come with Thai chilis and a bit of a kick (as shown in their photo), but the version we received was very mild with no spice at all. Whomp, whomp, whomp..... The green curry did have a nice kick tho, so we ended up pairing the two together. Both appetizers were delicious - just a little sweeter than what we're personally used to. All in all, Thai Pho Ewa delivered a good, easy meal. The takeout service was prompt and friendly, so for now we're giving it 4 stars! Oh and btw, they have Military Discount :)

Live the pho! Hits the spot especially on cooler days. The broth is delicious and hot! I don't like…read morewarm broth... The sandwiches are great too... Bread is delicious and good amount of meat and filling! Service is very good too!!!

One of my kids weren't feeling good so I figured go get him some pho for lunch, Pho Waipahu looked…read morelike they had some good reviews so I called ahead to order his combination pho and papaya shrimp salad for me. When I got there I remembered I got papaya salad from this place years ago but it sucked and that's why I never went back. Anyways, I walk in and don't get a greeting from anyone. Whatever. I pay for my order and then that's it. No "Thank you", "Have a nice day!" Just silence. So already the customer service is pretty shitty. I get home and open up my container and then I'm like wtf, the shrimp were all cut in half. Why would they even do that. That shit is so weird. You basically put like 4 shrimp in my plate and cut it in half. The salad came with 2 sauces, a sweet chili and a watery one I thought was fish sauce. I put the watery one on and it was so sweet. I was like wtf is this!? Plus the papaya was so tough. That salad was so junk so now they are 2 for 2 for bad papaya salad. I'll remind myself to NEVER go there again. I would give them one star but my son said their pho was alright so they get two. However if you're looking for good papaya salad and good customer service, this place ain't it.

My husband and I treated our daughter after her strenuous state track championships to a meal at…read morePho & Company Kapolei, and it was exactly what we needed. The food was absolutely delicious--especially the oxtail pho, which was exceptionally tasty and full of rich flavor. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. The staff were courteous and friendly, making us feel welcome right away. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, and the restaurant was very clean. It was the perfect spot to relax and celebrate after a long day. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend it!

Haven't been here in ages, and it was nice to finally be back. This has always been my go-to spot…read morefor their house garlic chili paste and traditional Vietnamese iced coffee--and thankfully, both are still solid. The garlic chili paste has definitely leveled up in heat since my last visit--noticeably spicier but still packed with that deep, garlicky punch. It's truly one-of-a-kind, and one of the main reasons this place stands out from the many pho restaurants I've tried. No one else does it. They also serve Vietnamese iced coffee the traditional way--with sweetened condensed milk and coffee that you mix yourself. Most places pre-blend it and serve it over ice, but here you get the full experience, exactly how it's meant to be enjoyed. For food, I ordered the chicken pho, while my boyfriend went with the combination pho. Both bowls were very good. The broth leaned on the lighter side flavor-wise, but it was clean, comforting, and generously filled with tender chicken pieces in my bowl. My boyfriend really enjoyed his combination pho, which came loaded with a variety of meats. The side garnishes were plentiful and fresh--lemon wedges, bean sprouts, basil, and even culantro, which is a nice touch you don't see at most pho spots. We also ordered the spring rolls. Two rolls cut in half, crispy on the outside but a bit doughy inside. Flavor-wise they were pretty mild--okay, but not a standout. Service was fast and friendly, which made the experience even better. It was quiet when we arrived around 10:45 AM, but by the time we left, most of the restaurant had filled up--always a good sign. Overall, a comforting, nostalgic visit with some familiar favorites and a few subtle changes. Still worth stopping by, especially for that garlic chili paste and iced coffee. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

I've been here a bunch of times and everything I've tried has been really good. The food is…read moreconsistent and the staff is friendly. They have a variety of chili oils and satay sauces, from the standard sriracha and sambal to some that are definitely homemade. I recommend their combination beef pho and their spicy beef stew (bun bo hue). I order the bun bo hue without the pigs blood and I sub pho noodles for the round noodles. Definitely worth it to come here. It gets busy at lunch and dinner.

I don't know what happened but their quality has definitely decreased in the last 6 months. I…read morethink today will be my last day eating here as it's not worth the money. I was so craving a Vietnamese food and this Sandwich just killed that craving quick! The bun was burnt- so couldn't eat it. The Vermicelli Bowl with BBQ chicken and Spring Roll was ok nothing to be looking forward to eating again. As far as my 1 star I will say at least the lady answering the phone to take the phone order was nice.

There is a Respectable and Handsome guy running the front of the restaurant. Hahaha. The service…read morehere is always friendly, I always and only order here for Thai food. My favorite dish is their green curry chicken. I always request for extra basil and bamboo. The Green curry flavor with the coconut so creamy and ono every time. I don't like spicy but their "no spice" has just the tiniest amount of kick so I can enjoy Thai curry. Another dish I highly recommend is the fried chicken. Their Thai friend chicken is definitely different from any other. It's always perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I eat here once or twice a month for Thai food, and every visit has been so ONO, reliable and satisfying. Inside the restaurant is usually busy takeout is the best option.

Wow, great hole in the wall restaurant serving delicious Thai. Short 20min drive away from kolina,…read morewe were trying to find a place for dinner for 10 on a Sunday evening and this hidden gem popped up on yelp. Everything we ordered was tasty and portions and prices were fair. Service was good and restaurant was full but not overly crowded. Will return again!

We always shop at Foodland and pass it but wondered why we've never had it....so we finally decided…read moreto one day and it was the best decision! This location is located in Kapolei Village Center near Gina's and Mattress Firm. The parking lot is tight (IYKYK) but there are plenty of stalls. We went around lunch time on a weekday and only had two other parties. The interior was smaller than we expected, but we didn't mind - I'm not sure how crowded it gets during a weekend or lunch/dinner rush. We ordered: Thai tea, summer rolls with shrimp, medium combo pho, and large chicken pho. The Thai tea is such a generous size with the amount that you pay and it's so refreshing especially to cool your mouth off when you ask for a side of jalapenos for your pho! The summer rolls were thick and fresh but the rice paper could have done a smidge longer soaked in the water. Chicken pho was good - some parts were a little dry but it was in the broth so it wasn't too bad. The combo pho (I ordered medium) was a perfect size for me but didn't have as much tripe or tendon as I wanted. The highlight for us was probably the broth. 95% of the time I love to add hoisin or garlic to my broth, but this is probably the first time I've never had to add anything else to it because it was SUPER flavorful and the perfect amount of sweet already. Our server did not necessarily keep coming up to ask if we were okay but we noticed him keep looking at us and visually checking. Overall, this place is 5/5 and definitely would come back. We love pho and we're so happy there's one super close to us. Thank you for the yummy food and good service!

Pho is my go-to when I'm feeling sick or just craving a bowl (or two!), and Pho Kapolei never…read moredisappoints. The broth is always consistent and hands down my favorite. I come here often enough that the owner already knows my order--and he never misses. Thank you, Tin, for always serving up the best comfort pho in Kapolei. Highly recommend!

Craving a solid bahn mi without making the drive about 5 miles to my normal go to spot. Decided to…read moregive this restaurant a shot since it was about a 5 minute drive from me. I'm a believer in always supporting my go to stops but I'm also a believer in liking more than one place for my favorite food. Glad I did! The restaurant itself is very clean, spacious and has a lot of parking. Staff were very patient, always filling up water and cleaning tables. They were very pleasant and had a great smile on their faces. No matter what day I'm having, a great smile is always nice. I took a chance on their roast pork and it totally paid off. Initially, it didn't look like much but it was loaded up well. It had all the makings of a solid bahn mi. Lightly toasted soft baguette, savory meat and pate, tangy pickled vegetables and fresh herbs. Officially adding this place as a go to. Ps. I love capping my meal off with a delicious sweet potato tapioca dessert. Their version is delicious.

Big place with lots of seating, and attentive staff. You can get whatever Vietnamese food you're…read morecraving. I got the special Pho and the Bun rieu. Unfortunately the pho broth tasted bland to me, didn't have the aromatic flavor and taste that I'm used to, I had to ask for fish sauce to season it more. The brisket was dried and kinda tough. The plus side is they give you a lot of veggies. The bun rieu was also bland, didn't have enough of the crab umami flavor to it. Will probably pass and won't be back to try anything else in the future.

Anytime I can find a new Vietnamese restaurant I come across, I'm gonna stop by. This place in…read moreWaipahu was an awesome place for lunch. I ordered the pork chops and vermicelli. Both came out flavorful and fresh. Filling and affordable. The staff were welcoming and super friendly. Great service. Lots on the menu to enjoy. I'll be back for the bahn mi.

The pho was delicious, didn't even need the sauces for it cuz the broth was good on its own. Only…read morething is their peanut sauce for the spring rolls was rancid and bubbling

Anytime I come across a Vietnamese restaurant, I always have the urge to try it. This place is a…read moregreat hidden spot that was pretty good. I ordered the vermicelli and bbq pork. Came with some crispy spring rolls. Good tasted great. Pork tender and flavorful. I'll be coming back to try other items in the future. Can't wait to order the pho and bahn mi.

Came here for lunch, it wasn't busy. Plenty of seatings. Service was fast and efficient, and the…read morestaff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a medium brisket pho. The pho broth was rich and flavorful, and the medium bowl came with a very generous portion of brisket. We also tried the calamari, it had a light taste, though I wish the squid pieces were cut a bit thicker for more texture. The BBQ meat was also good, well-seasoned and cooked just right. Overall food and service is great. They should definitely play some music though. It was pretty quiet in there and I could hear another group's convo while they're all the way in the back of the restaurant.