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    Pho Five-O

    3.8 (441 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Bun Bo Hue
    Mike O.

    I was very pleased with my visit. We were greeted enthusiastically and kindly by the staff, who promptly came to our table to offer us water and place settings. I was very pleased to see they have bun Bo hue here, the spicy beef noodle soup I've seen many foodies claim is the best item on many pho restaurant's menus, as opposed to the other Vietnamese restaurants my family tends to frequent. It's very relaxing with the music at a nice volume, and the lighting well set to be bright enough to see clearly without being too piercing. It was also cooled well, without being freezing, a nice transition from the hot daytime weather we've been having lately. As for the food, I can see why so many people rave about this dish! I'd be pleased with a good bowl of pho as it is, but bun bo hue is fantastic. I don't have any basis for comparison with other places or authentic spicy beef, but I will definitely be looking for this from now on, or just coming back here more often! Haven't been by since before my dad passed a few years ago, but this was his favorite pho restaurant. I can see why now, and at least for the moment, it's become my favorite now, too.

    Menu as of 1 December 2025
    Bob S.

    The food is delicious and very authentic. The service is fast and polite and I like the ambiance with pictures of the items they serve along with the nice Asian music. Prices are reasonable especially for the quality. There is a 3% added fee for use of a credit card. We will be back again and again.

    Combo pho
    Jacob M.

    Good service. We came on a Sunday for lunch. Not that many people so we were able to sit right away. They have booths that are walled from other tables from behind. Inside is small however. I think from what I remember there are 6 tables in the side sitting 4 each and a long table in the middle of the restaurant. Food is good. Can't complain. I will make note that there is not a special reason why I'd want to come back here unless I am in the area and craving pho.

    Beef Balls & Steak Pho
    Shelby I.

    Craving satisfied! Before my hubby and I even started dating, we'd get pho with our friends alll the time! Lots of pho places came and went but Pho Five-O has stuck! This place is located at the Waimalu Shopping Center. Hubby and I have not had pho in a LOOONG time! We usually get cold vermicelli bowls because takeout pho is just not the same experience as dining in. We decided to just go and satisfy our craving and Pho Five-O is fairly close to our house. My usual order is beef ball with steak and my hubby is only gets beef ball. There are no options for sizes here, only LARGE and I must say, they give ALOT! It was enough for my hubby but, my daughter and I shared a bowl and still couldn't finish it. At ~$16 per bowl, that's a good deal in my opinion. The waitress made sure to check in on us and gave my daughter a bowl and fork which was nice of her. She was the only waitress and was also doing everything else like cashing people out, doing takeout orders, and answering the phone. It seemed she had lots of regular customers and was asking how they were doing and wishing everyone a happy new year. Overall, I'm so glad I was able to satisfy our pho craving at a Mom & Pop shop. We were so excited and hungry, I barely got any pictures. We'll definitely be back!

    Bles D.

    First timer here. Great customer service and the food is good, too. I ended up getting the lemon chicken bahn mi. Highly recommend if you don't know what to order. The place is quite small so not ideal for a big party. They are quick with getting your order out to you in a timely manner.

    Pho /w Eye Round Steak & Brisket + Vermicelli /w BBQ Shrimp + Shredded Pork & BBQ Pork Over Rice
    Ron V.

    This whole Hawaii trip definitely had a lot of "let's check this place out as soon as they open!" and my last meal for this trip was no exception. I got here a little after 9:00 AM Hawaii Time, but I was meeting with people there at 9:30. I walked around the plaza to get some morning steps in and to build up that morning appetite. Passing Pho Five-O, I honestly wasn't certain if they were open or not. I mean, it's a given that there will likely be no customers, or at least not visible at that hour. They also have the tables divided up with walls (if you aren't a people person, these are great!). I think they have a subtle tint with the whole front glass, so it's a bit tough to tell if they are open. Don't be shy. Grab that door handle, give it a gentle pull, and walk into what will likely be your favorite place for the next 45 minutes or so. There was only one person working at the front of the house. Not sure what the kitchen situation is, but our food came out pretty fast. Before our food came out, 2 other sets of customers came in, so this place seems pretty popular. One guy actually came in, and just sat right down. The person working called out what they normally order, and the guy only says "Extra Jalapeños!" And just chills back on his phone while seated. Def a regular! Lol Anyhoo!! The only thing I personally tried on their Pho. The broth is pretty good. It's nice and light, but not like flavorless lite. My plate was the rice dish with BBQ Pork and some Shredded Pork. Poured the fish sauce right over the shredded pork and bbq pork. There isn't too too much that I can say about this dish, as everything about it was pretty standard with a decent to good Viet restaurant. Rice was solid, shredded pork was good, and bbq pork was excellent. I would definitely come back here again.

    Deez J.

    Haven't gone here in awhile. Ordered the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken plate. It was good but didn't satisfy my craving. It came with plain greens. Was pricey for the amount. Mediocre service.

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    Lordy A.

    Sign say open at 9am waited 20 mins till someone came out and yelled at me saying they open at 10 I tried calling but no answer

    Lemon grass chicken bánh mi sandwich
    Meleana L.

    Came for a quick late lunch. Ordered the lemon grass chicken bánh mi ($12) It was very flavorful. Savory and the pickled veggies were a perfect crunch. Service is great, came here at 4:15pm and not too busy. Ambiance is relaxing and restaurant is clean.

    Special plate (bbq beef and Short rib kalbi) with white rice, veggies, and a side order of soup
    Jasmine C.

    Owner was kind & food was delicious! My partner and I were walking around the shopping center and spontaneously decided to try out this place. The owner was instantly so kind, welcoming, and quick to take our order! I ordered the special plate and chose bbq beef and kalbi with it, and my partner ordered the vermicelli with bbq beef. Both dishes were delicious! The restaurant has a small dining area, but I enjoyed the atmosphere as it felt very homey. Would definitely visit again!

    Pho with Eyes Round Steak, Brisket & Beef Balls (Large)

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    4.4(827 reviews)
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    It was KISMET we ended up here! This was hands down one of the best Taiwanese restaurants I have…read moreever been to! My family was in the area to shop over at Crafts Way and I found Fooki on Yelp as a nearby food option. It had something for everyone in our group of seven: 2 vegetarians, 1 vegan and 4 meat eaters. The restaurant had a divy vibe, cozy and welcoming. The service was very friendly and the server was incredibly knowledgable about their menu and how what made some of their dishes stand out from what's expected. The Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries are a must! They totally reminded me of my childhood and the kind of fries I'd get at the amusement park back in Taiwan. Here's everything we ordered. Every single item was a hit! -stewed egg -stewed tofu -Majiang noodles -Lu Rou Fan -Grandpa Rolling Beef -Scallion Pancake -Fooki Bao -Tofu Bao -Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries -Veggie Scallion Noodles -Fooki Bowl -BoomBoom Chicken If we ever find ourselves back in Aiea again, we will be stopping in!

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    7.6 miChinatown
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    I could've sworn I reviewed Pho Que Huong before, but guess not. This is my favorite pho shop…read moreon-island thus far. This place is constantly busy, and for good reason. The food is unbelievable! Sometimes there's a line out the door, but the team is efficient--so always wait! This location is in Chinatown on Maunakea. If you're lucky, you can snag a metered parking spot nearby. Pho Que Huong is super clean, and I love how they decorate for holidays. Family-owned, this local business is very welcoming. Plenty of tables. Clean restrooms for paying customers. The food and drink are made with utmost care. The produce is always fresh and clean. The pho broth is unmatched. Not too sweet, lovely and aromatic. Portions are generous for the price point. Vietnamese coffee is a must! Strong and sweet--yum! The spring rolls even taste "healthy" here in that they're not too oily, and made with fresh ingredients. The customer service is always on-point, whether eating in or taking out. Note: They do not offer XL size for takeout. I think it's sweet they don't advertise otherwise, since they don't have the proper containers for that amount of food. Be sure to check out this authentic Vietnamese spot!

    I asked my coworker who's a Vietnamese chef, that when she's tired of cooking all day, but wants to…read moreeat good Vietnamese food, where would she go? And her answer was this place and it did not disappoint! Located where the old Rice Paper and Pho My Lan used to be in Chinatown. Dining tables and chairs that can be combined for bigger or smaller parties alike. Note that it may be a little tight in some aisle ways, when maneuvering through. The service here is quick and efficient. And even though they can get really busy at times, they're still cranking out the food and beverages in a timely manner. As for the food, it's definitely comforting and delicious. The different pho broths (chicken, beef, etc) are all just right, not too oily, not too salty. I didn't even have to add in any condiments to enhance the flavor. The Banh Xeo is a huge portion, that can be shared amongst a party of 2-4. Street parking is located right out front, there's also a parking structure out back, with an entrance into the establishment directly from the parking structure. I will definitely be coming back here for more!

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    4.4(271 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    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.

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