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    Pho 97

    3.6 (244 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Seafood uson
    Bryan G.

    Udon noodles with crab and shrimp very excellent soup. perfect taste and lot of pork and other items. Also standard veggies. Good service

    Grilled chicken rice plate with 1 fried egg and fresh squeezed lemonade.
    Cody S.

    The presentation alone is outstanding. Its just what i want sometimes when i go eat PHO, a nice rice plate, and sometimes the soup. But im happy thanks

    Bun Bo hue
    Thomas J. B.

    Amazing bun Bo hue and combo sandwich! Great price and service .... The soup has amazing flavor !

    Seafood Pho
    Natalya V.

    Great service and delicious Pho. We were craving some Pho on the island and wanted to try a mom's and pops place. Great value, large portions and delicious food. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

    Medium Gan pho
    Scot U.

    A convenient, no frills place for a nice bowl of pho in Chinatown. My usual place if I feel like a bowl of pho in Chinatown. Tasty broth, pretty generous amount of gan (beef tendon) in the bowl, and lots of veggies to put inside, and it fills me up pretty good. Usually service is pretty quick, however it can get busy during lunchtime, but usually I can get a seat pretty easily. Prices have creeped up a bit, but in the ballpark for a medium bowl of noodles at most other similar places ($14). So all in all, a pretty good place to get a bowl of pho and it will remain on my "Chinatown shortlist!"

    Summer roll (it comes with 2 full rolls, I took the picture too late)
    Alexis X.

    Service: non existent, thus, why only 4 stars. Food: really good!! Pho broth was tasteful! I got the medium. Size looks small, but they give the perfect amount of noodles and meat. $14.00 for medium, and you are able to choose 6 toppings. Good deal. Summer roll was also good, $9.00 and it had shrimp and a slice of meat. Ambiance: around 10 tables. Restaurant is not the most modern looking, but it's clean enough. So far, best deal overall for price of food compared to other pho restaurants in Chinatown.

    Chicken Pho
    Rob F.

    I've walked past this place so many times when I've been in Chinatown. I finally went there with a few of my work buddies. The inside looks like a "typical" Vietnamese restaurant. Simple interior with a bunch of tables and chairs. Saw a lot of local types so you already know it's a good place. I was telling my friend I'd never been there, he said he'd been going since he was a kid and he's in his 50's. The waitress was very friendly and took our order within a few minutes of us getting our menus. I went with my old standby, chicken pho. Figure I get something I'm familiar with to compare to my other go tos. The broth is definitely legit. I'll definitely be back for me, maybe I'll even try something different. Maybe..

    Pho with beef balls
    Sandy M.

    The location is right in the heart of Chinatown. The dining room was pretty low-lit with a very loud TV playing Vietnamese music videos. We were sat at a table near the back. The dinings room has a drink fridge and extra cooking supplies throughout the area. Our server was nice and the food came pretty quickly. The drinks were pretty small and they do NOT offer milk alternatives as their menu states (for coffee and lattes). Pho and Bun Bo Hue was pretty standard. The veggies that come with your soups were super fresh!

    Beef Combination Pho (Large)
    Andy F.

    Pho 97. The last and final Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown to try (Pho 88 closed!?). This wasn't saving the best for last. I was actually saving the lowest Yelp rated for last and debated whether I should even try. Well, now I know the reason for the 3.5 average stars. Actually, I'm surprised it's even that high. Pho 97 has been along Maunakea St--right outside the Maunakea Marketplace before Hotel St--for many years. 1997? I don't remember! The first thing that hit me as I entered this restaurant was the feeling of a public restroom. The sticky floors and table, the slight dampness and humidity in air, the odd AC odor, and restroom "clean linen" air fresheners. It did not feel comfortable at first, but I eventually got used to it. Typical fare. Pho is $13 for medium and $14 for large. If you are tight on time or super hungry, you'll get your Pho in less than 30 seconds after you order! I didn't even prep my sauces yet! Ugh, this Pho... First taste of the broth was just MSG with that sweet taste. Adding the vegetables helps, but not if there's a hair in the bean sprouts. Glad I saw it beforehand... All the beef was OH-Kay. It was on the tough side for everything. Thank goodness the saté sauce is tasty. Overall, it's safe to say this is the worst Pho in Chinatown. It might be on-par with places outside of Chinatown, but I never had a hair in my bean sprouts. I hope they didn't just take the hair out and be used for the next customer... Service was fine. Food came out incredibly fast. I won't be returning to this one.

    Banh khot
    Kathy L.

    The only Vietnamese restaurant in town who serves banh khot and they make it legit with the coconut milk and everything! It's nice and toasty/crispy on the edges and comes with your herbs and veggies as well as the nước cham sauce. They're always so friendly and accommodating. Parking can be a hassle, like it is for any business in Chinatown. They also serve my favorite Vietnamese refreshment/dessert, chè sâm bổ lượng.

    Inside the restaurant 4/8/22
    Jenn N.

    Back in the late 80's and into the start of 1990's there were days when I had frequently went out with my parents to what's known as - "Saimin stand" (it probably had a name but I always heard my parents call it that) if anyone was around Oahu- Honolulu, Hawaii (Kalihi area ) in those days there was one that was off of King st. close to Tamishiro Market across of the elementary school. They frequently was so busy that they tried their best to accommodate tables of 5-8 people... or more. The plates were those plastic, hard distinguished pastel green, yellow, pink in color. Serving the chicken or meat skewers. And then the saimin bowls with the decorative ring around the outside. This Pho 97 place on Maunakea st. Had brought back those memories of eating at the saimin stand again as a kid. The menu had so much to choose from and the service like the saimin stand I remember was just like this. It's the old Hawaii that exist here. Those days when you went in and sometimes a hot bowl of noodles be it saimin or pho.... is right there. I liked this place, it deserves my return... thank you Pho 97.

    Summer Rolls  Grilled Pork Chop  Grilled Pork and Spring Roll Vermicelli
    Tiyana S.

    Great service and really nice and accommodating when you pick up. Was easy to order for takeout on the phone and the order was packed well too so I wasn't worried about spilling on the drive home. Luckily found street parking nearby but there is also a small lot across the road with more parking. The rice and vermicelli plates were delicious. Summer rolls were a great size and they aren't stingy with the filling! The peanut sauce wasn't really my vibe, it was a little on a sweet side. That's the only downside for me.

    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue)
    Daniel C.

    I swear I reviewed this restaurant! Yelp Ghost isn't that funny anymore. It's ok though since Pho 97 is worth the time to write another review. I recall the food is good and the place is clean. Never had any real complaints about the restaurant so I'm down to dine there. It's just not the top of my list when I eat pho as I'm a creature of habit. When it rains, I usually crave soup and pho always is my go to for anything but for some strange reason, I was really craving Bun Bo Hue (BBH). I even watched some YouTube videos of BBH before bed so I knew I had to have it the following day. With the storm still present and many places still flooded or without power, I decided to make the journey to Chinatown anyways. When I got there, my first pick of where to eat BBH was closed. Next door was renovating. Third spot I thought of was closed and replaced with another Vietnamese restaurant but they were also closed. Power was out in these buildings. As I walked around Chinatown, I finally found a Vietnamese restaurant open (Pho 97) so I went it. I was literally the first customer of the day but the restaurant filled up by the time my order arrived. The bowl was a good size and the broth came out hot! It's perfect because it's the right temperature to cook all the fresh veggies. They give you an average portion of fresh veggies though. I enjoy lots of veggies with my BBH so I wish they gave just a little more. The broth is very tasty and the type of clear BBH broth I prefer. Noodles were perfectly cooked and soft. The pork blood cubes, fish cake, slices of beef and pork hock was just right for the portion. To top things off, the sauté sauce on the table is legit. This perfect bowl of awesomeness filled my BBH craving and has jumped Pho 97 up a couple spots on my go to restaurants (when craving BBH especially).

    Banh mi dac biet and diy summer rolls! So fresh and delicious!!!

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    Very overpriced for what you get. Rude service. Will not return. A lot of better options nearby.

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    Young waitress is on it, food is great and place is clean! It's my regular Sunday morning pho place while shopping in Chinatown.

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    Ocean Pho, formerly known as Pho Bistro 2. Also known as "Pho Dai Duong". Still same great pho…read moreand 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!

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    We were looking for pho in the Kaimuki area and after reading reviews, decided to try someplace…read morenew. Luckily, we found parking right in front of the restaurant on Waialae Avenue. We came around 5:30 on a weekend and there were a few tables already seated. For an appetizer, we ordered summer rolls which come 2 to an order and the owner said rather than ordering 2 orders (since I wanted shrimp and my husband wanted tofu), he offered to do one order with one shrimp and one tofu. Wrapped in rice paper with fresh mint, sprouts, lettuce, and vermicelli they were delicious. The best part was their special peanut sauce, which was a generous and oh so tasty! I had a small bowl of pho with sliced steak which came with a heaping side of fresh basil, sprouts, lemon, and peppers. My husband had a tofu stir fry which was so big, he took half of it home. Both dishes were very good. While we were eating, the phone was constantly ringing with take out orders and a steady stream of people coming it to pick up their food. It was obvious they were repeat customers and chatted warmly with the staff there. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up. I can see why since the food was delicious, prices reasonable, and service exceptional. We will be back!

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    An Di Dzo did not disappoint! Planned to treat my girlfriend to a long-overdue catch-up session…read more Made reservations at 5 pm. When we arrived, we were the first guests so got to pick our table. When we sat down at the pretty wooden booth, there was a happy hour menu on the table. What?!? And YAY!! There was a 2-for special on the cocktails and you could select from the full menu which featured an extravagant and eclectic selection. There were wine and beer specials too but we were here for the cocktails. From the happy hour menu, we ordered the vegan spring rolls, chicken wings, and the Bo Ne Steak--a Vietnamese breakfast with bone marrow, cubed steak, sunny side eggs and a baguette. I can vouch for the spring rolls, light and crunchy without being oily. I don't eat land animals but my friend said the wings were divine. And they give you gloves to eat them. So civilized (ha) and a nice touch! She loved the bone marrow and steak. There was so much food she didn't finish it so I took it home to the hubby who devoured it. No complaints and only smiles from him! I wanted to try a couple pescatarian dishes from the regular menu so ordered the lemongrass clams which was AH-mazing! Could have been my favorite dish of the night because the flavors were unexpected but undeniably good. And, the garlic salmon bun (vermicelli noodles) was fantastic. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was savory yet light. I've never seen this option at any other Vietnamese restaurant and it certainly elevates the traditional dish which usually comes with meat, tofu, or spring rolls. (You can still order the bun with these options and they let you choose your protein combos.) Finally, (I told you there was a lot of food) we ordered the banana blossom salad. I rarely see this offering at other Vietnamese restaurants. It's hard to describe but I refer to this dish as the red-carpet version of the green papaya salad. It's more dressed up and sophisticated. A real treat and a must-have if you're dining at An Di Dzo. Parking was easy since it's at Ward (by the theaters or you can park anywhere in the village). The restaurant is clean and modern. And the service was courteous and professional. Our server Alex was great and made the evening extra special. An Di Dzo is open for lunch and dinner. They also offer some vegan options so I'll be back. Hubby enjoyed the leftovers so much he wants to give it a dine-in try. You don't have to ask me twice! Highly recommend you give them a try, too.

    Popped in to An Di Dzo randomly while walking around Ward on a random Wednesday night! The place…read morewas more than half full but we were able to be seated right away. They have very trendy seating styles. We were seated in a wooden booth. The booth chairs were so far away from the table, there was no way you'd be able to eat without sitting on the edge of the bench haha. But very spacious for 4 people! The waitress was prompt with bringing our water, taking our order and bringing our food out. They have a little lazy-Susan style sauce/condiment platter on each table which was nice for the pho. The food was actually very tasty! I enjoyed everything I ate. Which kind of shocked me, being that town is more of a touristy area and I wasn't expecting to get decent pho! Since they're located in the same building as ward theaters, there's an entire parking structure for you to park in, for free! So don't worry about parking. If you're in the area, I'd suggest trying this place out!

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    Inside bar seating

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    Summer shrimp rolls fresh

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    0.1 miChinatown
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    We came here on a rainy day. Right away, a woman greeted us and clarified that their restaurant is…read morevegan. She served us iced tea instead of water, a nice change. We ordered banh mi, rice noodle w bbq pork and spring roll, and banh bao. The food came out really fast and was beautiful and delicious. The vermicelli was the best - I could eat that every day. We were both stuffed when we left. We took the bus so I'm not sure about parking. The dining room is modest with just a few tables, nothing fancy. Those are usually the best places anyway.

    Just the most amazing vegan Vietnamese food there is on the island! I often frequent the…read moreWestminster Garden grove area in California where Vietnamese food is aplenty, including vegan options. This place would compete with those over there. You got plenty to choose from even with picky eaters so you're going to find something for everyone here IMO. We opted for the pho noodle soup and the dry hu tieu which is like a noodle dish with side soup. Flavors were amazing and were only enhanced with their house made lemongrass oil which you can self serve. The place is a bit small but we were lucky to get seated immediately on a Friday lunch. Would love to come back here over and over on my trip, but may have to make decisions since there's so much food to try! The restaurant is a peaceful serene like place and has that Chinatown like theme, showing maybe the age of the place so don't expect modern classy vibes. Also there may be a bit of a language barrier so if you can speak even a little Vietnamese, maybe try pulling it out. Otherwise, just point to the dish on the menu to order! They do accept card here btw. Parking is Chinatown so try the municipal lots for cheapest option, street parking is also possible.

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    Thuong An Lac - Inside

    Inside

    Thuong An Lac - Condiments for pho and a glass of iced barley tea

    Condiments for pho and a glass of iced barley tea

    Thuong An Lac - Hainan chicken rice

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    Hainan chicken rice

    Pho 97 - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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