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The wife wanted pho. We stopped here and were greeted instantly. Service was good! Overall the summer rolls were ok, the pho was good, and the bahn mi was a never order again. The bahn mi was missing any type of crunch and the meat was bland. Overall if you're in the area and want pho, stop here. If you want anything else...maybe not?
I came here on a Saturday late morning and the place was not crowded, although parking in this shopping complex always seems to be full. Tried the vegetable pho - the soup came out nice and hot and it came with your typical sides of bean sprouts, basil and hot pepper. Broth was a bit on the salty side for me. Vegetables were good. They used the fried tofu which had a sour taste, and not my preference. Service was fast and friendly
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.
BBQ pork/chicken combo on next visit. Good flavor and not salty. Price went up a dollar since my previous visit. Came with a few different veggies this time compared to the lemon grass chicken plate. Customer service not enthusiastic at all.
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.
We ordered the Vermicelli with BBQ Shrimp and another one with BBQ Beef, and a vegetarian pho. All were good and service was quick!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
3 months ago
I like coming here for my pho fix. It is conveniently located for me. I always get the sliced beef pho and a thai ice tea drink. I tried their sandwhiches before and those are good too. I wish they had the special sandwiches that have the pate and sliced meat inside. We had the beef pho, summer rolls, spring rolls, and pork chop plate. All ingredients are FRESH. The vegetables, everything are fresh, beautiful with no browning. I can tell the summer rolls are made to order. Soft, no dry patches on the rice paper wrap. I wish they had some mint inside the summer rolls. Pork chop has the nice grill marks and taste. I enjoyed the pho broth. Everything tasted good and fresh. I would had enjoyed this meal more if the appetizers came out before the main dishes, rather than all at one time. Also, when our food came out, we were not given utensils or sauce dish. We had to get up and ask for silverware. Other than that, the food was really yum and we will come here again. 4.5 read more
Pho Five O stays our favorite in the Waipahu area. Not only is the pho very yummy, it is very comforting too. The staff is very nice and we can count on consistency and just a peaceful bowl of goodness there. The best part is leftovers on the sofa later w the fam. read more
The food for the price is good. We ordered to vermicelli noodles with pork for TAKE OUT. Along with a bbq chicken Banh mi. Usually the Banh mi is pretty flavorful but this evening it was lackluster. The service is always fast professional and friendly. If you pay by credit card they charge an additional 3%. The place is always clean and I enjoy eating inside as well as take out. Tonight was takeout and they gave plenty of pork with the noodles which you'll see in the pictures below. read more
The wife wanted pho. We stopped here and were greeted instantly. Service was good! Overall the summer rolls were ok, the pho was good, and the bahn mi was a never order again. The bahn mi was missing any type of crunch and the meat was bland. Overall if you're in the area and want pho, stop here. If you want anything else...maybe not? read more
9 days ago
I came here on a Saturday late morning and the place was not crowded, although parking in this shopping complex always seems to be full. Tried the vegetable pho - the soup came out nice and hot and it came with your typical sides of bean sprouts, basil and hot pepper. Broth was a bit on the salty side for me. Vegetables were good. They used the fried tofu which had a sour taste, and not my preference. Service was fast and friendly read more
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. read more
3 months ago
BBQ pork/chicken combo on next visit. Good flavor and not salty. Price went up a dollar since my previous visit. Came with a few different veggies this time compared to the lemon grass chicken plate. Customer service not enthusiastic at all. read more
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. read more
5 months ago
We ordered the Vermicelli with BBQ Shrimp and another one with BBQ Beef, and a vegetarian pho. All were good and service was quick! read more
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. read more
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! read more
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. read more
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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. read more
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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 read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
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! read more
10 months ago
I Love Auntie Running This Joint Just As Much As I Love Her BEEF STEW PHÔ!!! Yes, I Said That Right! Half Beef Stew, Half Phô Broth With Noodles. You Can Have It As A Plate With Rice! But, C'mon Now... You're At A Phô Restaurant. Go Make It A Phô. We Showed About 7:30pm And Got A Seat Right Away. My Roommates Usually Come Here. So, Mama Aunty Was Ready To Take Our Order... But, We Decided On Other Adventures And Explored The Menu. My Roommates Gave In And Stuck To The Regular Veggie Phô & Meatball Phô. Not Me! Once I Saw Beef Stew, I Made Up My Mind. Beef Stew Phô Broth Wasn't Thick And It Wasn't Thin. The Balance Was There! It Was The Perfect Time To Eat Soup On A Cold & Rainy Night. read more
A couple of our friends from work chose this location to try out. We received great service from Kim and she made some great recommendations. I ordered the spring roll appetizer, spicy beef noodle soup with pho noodle, and pork bun mi. Enjoyed everything but will try with different noodle next time. Will be back read more
2 years ago
If you are craving some authentic pho, go to this mom-and-pop restaurant. This restaurant has been here for over 15 years.You can tell that the pho is cooked for many hours just like an authentic pho. Our family had pho with beef meatballs, beef brisket with rare beef on the side, and I had beef with tripe and a side of fried egg rolls. The broth was delicious, and the portions were generous. We even got a side of fried egg rolls which were crispy and delicious. The service was good and the people were nice. The restaurant is clean and looks very professional. read more
6 years ago
The cold front we had this week had me craving pho. They're allowing dine-in seatings but real limited. When you enter, there's a table with hand sanitizer and a note requesting that you sanitize upon entering. On another table they had loose leaf paper and pens for the people dining in to report their name and address due to the pandemic. They had 3 tables set up for dine in. Luckily I didn't need to fight for the tables because I got take out. I ordered a large pho with just brisket and my husband ordered the large pho with rare steak and beef balls. Our orders were neatly packed and appropriately separated. When assembling, we didn't need to heat up the broth because the broth was super hot and enough to cook the rare steak. The broth is very flavorful and good on its own. I'm the kind of person that enjoys the taste of a good broth without adding any other sauces. I do however like to make my own concoction on the side to dip my meat in. If you're in the mood for pho and need take out, pho 5-0 is reliable and able to satisfy any pho crave. read more
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We usually order and pickup from this place because my husband loves their pho, but today we decided to dine in. Pho Five-O has been around for years, but I'm wondering what's with the fly traps hanging everywhere. And not sure it they were mosquitoes or nats but we were surrounded by them. Food was ok, papaya salad was bland, lemongrass chicken was good, and off course my husband and son enjoyed their pho. read more
With COVID-19 it hasn't impact the quality of their pho!!! Yummy yummy yummy!! I ordered my regular chicken pho and hubby ordered combo pho and each pho was loaded with with meat and the broth was delicious. We also ordered the papaya shrimp salad and the amount of spice was just right. Just the right portions and we were stuffed!! Great place to check out if you are hungry. Oh yes limited dine in. read more
Update - tried to take photos of the menu with up to date prices. Sorry too much laminate, sun, fluorescent lights... Broth wasn't s as tasty as usual. Hope it was a one time thing. Noodles were the thin pho noodles usually in the bun and not the wider pho noodles so I was disappointed. Otherwise the basil was really really fresh and nice. Bean sprouts were fresh, too. Tip - Let them know... We don't use the jalapeño peppers that are usually on the plate with the basil and bean sprouts so we let them know. We also eat only half the bean sprouts so we ask for only half. We figure small restaurants need all the help they can get in keeping costs down. read more
2 years ago
5/14/22 First time back prior to being a yelper. IMO the key factor that's separates a good pho place is the dashi, soup base. Here it is ono; full of flavor. The noodles were different than other places. More of a flat vermicelli noodle. It's still good and didn't change my view. What I did notice was that the spring rolls was less then what I've had elsewhere. Usually there are 6 halves. Here there are only 4 halves. 2 less and the same price. I get it; trying to save money but this is why they got only a 4*. Like most pho restaurants, the customer service is good. This is no different. The owner was very friendly and pleasant, making everyone feel comfortable. The restaurant was very clean and safe. Tables were divided by more sturdy dividers. It looked well made and not cheap looking. Will I return? Definitely!!!! read more
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98-020 Kamehameha Hwy
Aiea, HI 96701
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