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    Pho 99

    4.7 (183 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Beef pho
    Desirae B.

    The Best Pho We've Ever Had - Hidden Gem in Hilo! We eat pho everywhere--from the mainland to different parts of Hawaii--and Pho 99 in Hilo absolutely blew us away. From the outside, it's easy to overlook: a total hole-in-the-wall spot with a modest exterior. But don't be fooled. The moment you step inside, the friendly service and incredible aroma let you know you're in for something special. The broth was hands-down the best we've ever tasted--rich, clear, perfectly seasoned, and deeply comforting. Every bite was packed with flavor and freshness. The meat was tender and high quality, and the noodles had the perfect texture. You can tell they take serious pride in their food here. If you're in Hilo and even thinking about pho, do yourself a favor and stop here. It's one of those rare, unforgettable meals that makes you wish you had discovered it sooner. We'll be talking about this bowl of pho for a long time.

    Ordered pork, got fried tofu. Meh
    Mark F.

    Lovely little Vietnamese restaurant close to farmer's market. Hungry for pork vermicelli bowl so ordered the pork spring roll noodle, by menu number, but got a pork spring roll over tofu vermicelli. I know I ordered correctly and I double checked myself against a could of Yelp photos of same menu item. Oh well. It's was good in my mind I guess.

    Beef Pho
    Kevin V.

    The service is filled with hospitality as if you are guests at a friend's house. The ambiance is the same with the feeling of visiting a friend down the street. We ordered the Beef Pho which had exactly the savory aromatic flavor you hope for. The extras (Calamansi, Basil, Bean Sprouts, Jalapeño) all tasted fresh and delicious. If you mention you are staying in Hawaii for a while, he also has a cute list of top things to see while you are here. Very friendly and strongly recommended!

    Inside
    May W.

    We ordered the beef pho noodle soup and a cold noodle salad with a spring roll and Banh mi sandwich. The food was so good that we forgot to take pictures. I apologize for that. They've been living here for 45 years. This location has been open for five years, this is authentic traditional, Vietnamese food. If you come to Hilo, I highly recommend come to try the food. The owner is friendly. He even highlight area that we should check it out. Some gorgeous beaches nearby

    Beef stew pho
    Nicole L.

    Randomly entered this pho restaurant while traveling. Really really really really good!!!! Highly recommended. I got the beef stew pho, super good tasting with the bread.

    Beef stew
    Cindy C.

    Pho 99 is very small restaurant with only 5 tables. It's run by only 2 people but they are very efficient. Hubby and I tried their combo pho and beef stew. Both were so so, but satisfied our Asian food cravings. Portions were huge. They don't have AC so eating hot bowl of soup became little challenging. Only recommend if you have to have Vietnamese food in the area.

    Combination Pho
    Pulelehua E.

    Great flavor of the broth definitely one of my favorite pho spots in Hilo. Service was very welcoming and very quick. A very small restaurant that feels like a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Hilo. Definitely recommend!

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    4 months ago

    Such great richly flavored pho broth and a fun family atmosphere. Very small, closed Sunday and Monday.

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    16 days ago

    Delicious chicken pha, spring rolls & egg rolls & lots lots more, you tried the rest now try the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Beef pho was amazing, broth was full of flavor. My kids ate it all up as well. service was friendly, owner is a sweet older couple.

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    The food wasn't the best for me considering the prices and the portions. I love pho and so far I haven't found some place good as of yet.

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    2 years ago

    We ordered beef combo pho and cold noodle, fried pork spring roll as sides. Very traditional flavor! The broth is delicious!

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    Pho Viet - Looking good

    Pho Viet

    4.2(286 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    My friend and I have been trying a bunch of different places for Pho lately. I think this might be…read morethe best so far! The broth was deeply flavored, the perfect mix of all the flavors. Not only is the food great but the service was as well. We waited a little bit because it was packed and as we're waiting we got to talking story with an auntie that was also waiting. Long story short she ended up joining us and we had an awesome time! Pho Viet is an awesome place in Hilo. It feels warm and inviting. Everyone was very friendly.

    My wife has been raving about this "pho" place in Hilo for a while now. I finally got a chance to…read moretry it and it did not disappoint. First off, any place my wife wants to go to several times means it must be at the top of the food chain! Pho Viet is located in back of Garden Exchange. Apparently there are two pho places so look for Pho Viet - on the right side. Be careful when walking from Haili street as there are sketchy people hanging out on both sides of the road. (What happened Hilo??). Unfortunately there is hardly any parking so you probably have to walk to the restaurant from away. When you go inside the place is pretty small like 6-8 tables but it's constantly filled with people. They all look like they are enjoying their meal. The lady that runs the place is super nice and lets my wife bring her own "additions" to the pho. The pho is really good and you can choose from the usual choices - flank, beef round, tendon, meatball. The broth is delicious and you can order extra noodles which I did. The chili pepper sauce is really really good but make sure you taste and taste. I made mine a little too spicy and had to add more broth - which they made and gave to me. Excellent!!!!!! After eating the bowl, I felt good. I was stuffed but in a good way. The feeling lasted all night and I never had to eat again for the rest of the day and I slept great ! There was a constant flow of people. I guess everyone knows how good this place is. My brother in law says this place is the best in Hilo. I believe it.

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    Pho Viet - Supposed to be one of the best in Hilo

    Supposed to be one of the best in Hilo

    Pho Viet - Beef stew with noodles

    Beef stew with noodles

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    Moon & Turtle - Market fish (Ono)

    Moon & Turtle

    4.6(854 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Fantastic service and attention from the whole staff! Cozy atmosphere with great music. Every dish…read morewas meticulously crafted with unique flavors, perfectly cooked. We loved the sizzlin tepanyaki poke with Ono and the desserts. Chef Mark and the staff do a wonderful job of showing off the flavors of Hilo...miso infused caramel on a fluffy cheesecake...I'm gonna be thinking about that dinner for a long time!

    My wife and I stopped by Moon & Turtle for dinner during our brief visit to Hilo and we had a…read morefantastic meal. We showed up right when they opened at 5:30 p.m. without reservations on a Wednesday evening and was luckily able to get seated at the bar. Between the two of us, we ordered a bunch of items off the "small" section of the menu, including the smokey sashimi, sizzling tetsuyaki poke, smoked tonnato caesar, crispy rice, and their special of the day -- agedashi wontons. Of the items we ordered, the crispy rice and the agedashi wontons were my favorite items. The crispy rice is priced per piece, and you'll certainly want to order at least two per person, because one is simply not enough. The rice block is fried a beautiful golden brown -- similar to a hash brown. The crispy rice pairs perfectly with the ono mixture on top of it. With the agedashi wontons, I initially thought the filling was a bit under-seasoned at first, but when enjoyed with the broth, the wonton comes out tasting perfectly seasoned. The broth had so much umami to it and the wonton had the perfect crunch to it I always love a good Caesar salad and the one here is spectacular. With anchovy croutons, shaved cured egg yolk, and smoked ahi dressing, you're getting some creative, premium ingredients in this salad and everything works so well together. Even if you're not a salad person, I would definitely recommend giving this dish a try. On top of delicious food, the service at Moon & Turtle was spectacular. Food was promptly brought out after we placed our order, pacing didn't ever feel rushed, our water cups were never empty, and our server checked on us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. I would definitely stop by Moon & Turtle again if I'm in Hilo.

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    Moon & Turtle - Limited seating so it fills fast - so make a reservation

    Limited seating so it fills fast - so make a reservation

    Moon & Turtle - Market Fish - steamed mahi with garlic, ginger, scallion and soy in roasted bone congee with chili oil and wild rice

    Market Fish - steamed mahi with garlic, ginger, scallion and soy in roasted bone congee with chili oil and wild rice

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    Lam's Garden - Green Papaya Salad

    Lam's Garden

    4.0(211 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Doesn't look like much from the outside but this place is such a little Gem, so chill and laid…read moreback. Customer service is always 10/10 and wait times aren't long. Their Pho is SO good and their Crispy lemon chicken is crunchy &' mayjah! Definitely go check it out.

    This spot is located in Hilo, street parking can be difficult, but that's expected in most of the…read moretown. We came on a weekday evening around 8 PM, and were quickly seated. The servers were running around all night, and it seemed that they were a little bit understaffed. However, they still did their best to attend to us, and food came out promptly. As most other pho shops, they provide plenty of bean sprouts, mint, lemons, and sauces (oyster sauce/Sriracha) to enjoy. Pho Rare Beef (6.5/10) - the broth was good, flavorful, rich and salty as expected from Vietnamese pho. As this spot is kind of a Viet/Chinese fusion, don't go in expecting the best pho of your life. However, the broth is definitely delicious and will fix your pho cravings - only comment is regarding the beef itself. Some of the pieces were definitely a little thicker, tougher, and at points difficult to chew. The beef was not then these sliced into the brisket that I'm used to finding, but that's OK Overall, pretty good pho spot on the Big Island with quite tasty broth. Only wish that the beef was either thinner and easier to chew, or more tender.

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