We always shop at Foodland and pass it but wondered why we've never had it....so we finally decided to 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! read more

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Pho is my go-to when I'm feeling sick or just craving a bowl (or two!), and Pho Kapolei never disappoints. 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! read more

Banh mi is major!!! I had the bbq chicken w/ lots of vegetables. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Got the medium combo pho and a viet coffee. Broth is very flavorful, just wished they gave a little bit more meat and added tripe into the "combo." Viet coffee was too sweet, which you can tell by the color, which is why I deducted a star. read more

Pho Kapolei - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Pho is one dish I can eat almost every day. My favorite place to get pho is Kapolei Pho. They are the sister company to Pho Waipahu which I also like but if I had to choose, I would definitely come to Pho Kapolei. The service there is always wonderful and I love how clean and cozy the restaurant is. Of course the pho is delicious and always on point. read more

Pho Kapolei - 9. Beef Meatballs & Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Using your noodles... After some shopping that's most definitely cardio it was much needed break for some lunch and taking mom it's a no brainer that she wanted some pho and not quite familiar with the area I did a Yelp search to have found Pho Kapolei located in Kapolei Village Center which a lovely spot filled with so much to choose from including Foodland but thankfully we decided on Pho Kapolei and with a decent amount of free parking available it was an easy spot to choose. Walking in the restaurant is quite cute and cozy with a few tables their menu offering is quite impressive with quite a lot of varieties to choose from and and can see where I get the indecisiveness from as mom hopped from pho to summer rolls to bánh mì but ended up with Tofu Vegetable Pho and with that decided on the BBQ Chicken & Spring Rolls Vermicelli. Honestly I ordered that because she wanted spring rolls but are able to only eat one and I didn't want to order a whole set and thought it was more practical though wished that the other vermicelli dishes came with it too but it didn't and was offered to order a la carte pieces which was a turn off. She liked her pho but thought it lacked some flavor in her opinion while I did enjoy mine as the chicken was nice and juicy while spring rolls were crispy and hot the amount of sauce given was quite the insult as it didn't come close to flavor the entire dish as a one ounce ramekin is quite stingy and ended up eating my dish dry without sauce. Yes I could've asked for more but the standard was very minimal though the restaurant was nice and clean it seemed like the single friendly staff was doing it all and seemed overwhelmed. Thank you! read more

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When we were picking up dinner for my friend's husband, we decided to try this place out since we were craving Vietnamese food. She's never had a vermicelli bowl so i had to have her try one. The spring rolls were so crunchy and yummy! The sauce could have been more potent, it tasted a little watered down/lacked flavor. I like my sauce to be a little more fishy. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the vegetables were fresh! I'd recommend if you're in the area to try this place! read more

Pho Kapolei - Vermicelli bowl with spring rolls and bbq chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Tried Pho Kapolei for the first time and really enjoyed it. I usually get bún bò Huế with pho noodles instead of vermicelli, and the broth here was super flavorful. The spice level was a little mild for me, but that's easy to fix with the condiments. Seating inside is pretty limited, but overall it was a solid bowl and I'd definitely come back. read more

The city of Kapolei on Oahu is my new Mecca for pho. Kapolei is a little bit out of the way for this townie but I'd be happy to take that 20 minute drive. Thanks to Yelp's recommendation, I discovered a second Vietnamese pho restaurant with a truly beefy tasting broth. It's a fatty, beefy mildly sweet and herbie soup that's awesome on its own. Don't need to squirt the hoisin to bring up the flavor like in those other places. Pho Kapolei is at a mini mall on Kapolei Parkway, in between Costco and Kapolei High School. It seats about 25 people and has the AC cranked up. The gentleman running the front had it going smooth. My food order came quickly. Everyone dining in was given equal attention. The take-out orders were handled efficiently. The read more

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=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE There are cheaper options for pho in town, but if you're in Kapolei and have a hankering for Vietnamese food, this should be an option for you. Note: there is no keiki menu, so be prepped to share if you dine with a little one! === 2. FOOD Summer Rolls ($11.95) Well-wrapped, decent crunch, seemingly done fresh, served with lukewarm peanut sauce - yum! Beef Meatballs Pho ($16.95 for medium size) Three meatballs cut in half to produce six pieces - it was good to share with my little guy and the broth was decent too - even he wanted more of it :) Steak, Brisket, Tendon Pho ($16.95 for medium size) Similar story here too - good broth, good dish! === 3. SERVICE We dined in and the service was good from ordering to receiving our dishes, refill of waters. They spoke in English (thankfully) but also Mandarin it seems too. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Bright and clean, we were comfortable dining in with a little one. You might be able to fit a group of 8 if needed but likely want to stick with a group of four or less in this place. Wheelchairs and baby strollers would not have an issue here. Parking is as good as your luck is in the shopping complex lot out front - which is often a little busy in the evenings! read more

Pho Kapolei - Beef Meatballs Pho ($16.95 for medium): the broth is good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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My family and I dined here last night, and the experience was excellent. I ordered a medium brisket pho, which was outstanding--the brisket was tender, and the broth had a rich, balanced flavor. I also appreciated the vibrant, green interior décor, with healthy plants that created a refreshing and positive atmosphere. The service was attentive as well; our water glasses were consistently refilled without needing to ask. read more

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First time dinning in and right off the bat menu and water came right to the table ordered some summer rolls and some spring roll both was fresh and hot not saggy like some other spot, For the pho it's was hella good broth was real good and dammm it was almost clear to the point you could see the bottom of the bowl but in all the waygu pho a must if you dropping in to eat highly recommend it coming back asap on the next lunch time.... They also get different noddles just ask read more

Pho Kapolei - Waygu pho and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Came here as a recommendation from a coworker and I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED! First impression is this place is super clean! Made me feel confident that my food was prepared in a clean kitchen. My friend recommended the BBQ chicken and vermicelli. After talking with the owner, she suggested I get it with spring rolls. It took about 10 minutes to cook which meant it was fresh. The plate was huge! The veggies were fresh and showed no signs of being old or wilted. The vermicelli wasn't over/under cooked. The chicken were good cuts of meat, and the rolls were nice and crispy = broke da mout! Overall it came just over $18, well worth it. Definitely will be a repeat customer. read more

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Amazing food, great service, and really good pho!! We came back twice after being impressed with how good the pho is. Highly recommend!!

Went in on a Saturday evening and sat right down on a booth. Service was fast The waitress took our order and brought out our waters and food. Having a grandmother who lived in Saigon and only made vietnamese cuisines this pho was spot on! Definitely the best broth I've had. The Papaya salad was so flavorful and gave the right kick. The only dish that was disappointing was the fried chicken. It was plain and salty, wasn't a favorite. Another thing was the waitress misheard one of our orders, my husband ordered the bbq plate but they gave him a bbq banh mi. We didn't make a fuss and just ate it. It was really good. read more

Pho Kapolei - Shrimp Papaya salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Tried this place for the first time and we are glad we did! The nearest Vietnamese restaurant to our home unfortunately closed and he haven't found a good one yet. Husband got the Pho and I got the vermicelli noodles with pork and spring rolls. Food is delicious! Service was good! We will come back! read more

Pho Kapolei - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Some of my favorites!!!! Sooo goooddd 10/10. I've always had a bad experience with pho and I wanted to finally open up to trying it again. The many times I've dined in I always tuck to my rice plate or my vermicelli bowls. U till I finally ask the Server Tin to recommend a pho for me to try. He recommended this one and it did not disappoint. So good I could just eat the broth with rice lol. Good vibes , great service and damn good meal. read more

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First time customers to this hole in the wall gem in Kapolei. We came here because we were craving Vietnamese food and this place hit the spot! You can dine in and get served quickly. Instead we opt for takeout. Food was reasonably priced with each plate being more than $10, which seems average nowadays. For these 3 plates, the total was under $50. Obviously the spring rolls went by fast. As for the other plates, they were big portions so we were able to have leftovers for another day. The chicken fried rice looked a bit dry but it actually tasted pretty good. The lemongrass chicken rice plate tasted amazing and will be a dish we will return for more. We can't wait to try more dishes! read more

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I have to say that this is one of my favorite places on the west side of Oahu for Pho, Tofu Pad Thai, Lemon grass tofu sandwich and Shrimp Papaya salad. The food, price, and service are all great. Everything is tasty, affordably priced, and quick friendly service. Menu is decent sized with a variety of dishes with the usual classic Vietnamese dishes and boba drinks. I normally go for the Shrimp Papaya Salad. It's a healthy and fresh menu item. Other tables around me seem to be ordering Pho. Pho appears large and generously filled with lots of veggies and meats. By the size of them, you will not leave hungry. Parking is convenient and free as it's located in the Foodland Shopping center. The restaurant is quiet and small to where you can have a conversation. Definitely will be back and recommend this place. read more

Pho Kapolei - Shrimp Papaya Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Their sandwiches are sooo good. I really loved their pho compared to other companies I've tried. Service was alright, not any different from ones I've went to. Really nice and bright inside. read more

Very consistent. I work nearby and order from here often. I am always recommending this place to people. One of my favorite Vietnamese spots

Ordered pho take out from here one day after shopping at Foodland. Pho here was good. Lots of parking in front but it can get busy with lunch rush going to other restaurants at this location. Glad there's more pho places popping up in Kapolei! read more

Pho Kapolei - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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New Restaurant in Kapolei area, and we wanted to check it out. The place looked like it was freshly painted green and looked all brand new... kinda small to dine in. Service was easy, he gives a menu and you pick whatever you feel like eating. I asked the waiter what he recommends and he appears to not understand English language. Anyway, I ordered the oxtail soup pho along with egg rolls, my friend ordered the meatballs pho small. Portions was huge. Personally the soup broth was mediocre and not boiling steaming hot. Both my friend and myself broth tasted the same. The atmosphere was great... green walls and bamboo decor. Price wise.. was kinda pricey for pho... but was alright. read more

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I've been coming to this place periodically especially on my lunch break. The Pho and Spring Rolls are good but the one that really steals the show are the Vietnamese Style Marinated Pork Chops. Man they are so good!!! They use ginger and other magic in that marinade. Ask for the Vietnamese Style Lemonade and other drinks. Really decent place to eat. read more

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Restaurant was clean and Service was good. We were greeted as soon as we got in and were seated. We ordered the Spring Rolls, Seafood Pho, Chicken Bahn Mi, and BBQ mix plate. We didn't have to wait long for our meal to come. Which was great! The price was reasonable and all the items we ordered were all tasty and delicious. Nothing was left after dinner was done. read more

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Flavor of their pho was decent. Their medium size bowl was a size of a small. Overall, everything we ate was decent. It was a little disappointing read more

I've been here a few times and each time everything was good. The broth is really good and flavorful. Prices and portions are reasonable. It's small inside but there are tables. Great little place! read more

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Soooo good! Oxtail soup/pho with side spring roll. Love their soup here and comes straight off the bone. Comfy seating and fast service. read more

Pho Kapolei - 17. Oxtail Soup 16. Oxtail Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Order from them through uber eats and it was so good! Today I decided to dine in. Their hours say they open at 10am and so, I was there at 10:20am. CLOSED and doors were locked. Went to foodland to pick something up and saw their open sign illuminated. So I headed over, walked inside and the guy just looked at me and said "can I help you?" I said, "can I dine in or no?" He looked at his watch, it was 10:30am! And said "yeah" like he was annoyed. Food was good. Broth was rich and hot. Service was terrible. No one checked on me afterwards or filled my water. Won't be coming back. read more

Just tried their lemongrass tofu bahn mi sandwich. Delicious. The French bread was perfect. And fresh. With the crunchy chewy outside crust, and soft inside...but still easy to bite into and chew. You know it's good bread when it's got all the right textures. The key to a good sandwich is the bread. The flavor and crisp of the tofu were so good. Combine that with all the classic Bahn mi toppings and you have a great tasty sandwich. I will be back for that again. And definitely want to go back and work my way through the menu! read more

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If you're looking for a really good pho broth, Spring rolls and summer rolls this is the perfect place. Highly recommended! read more

Our new go-to Vietnamese on the west side. Food is authentic, tasty, and consistent. Take out orders are good sized portions, too. I'm happy my family discovered this place off yelp and we don't have to drive to town to enjoy Vietnamese food. read more

I had their steak pho, it was great. The dining area was small, but very clean. My order came out fairly quickly, which was nice. The only thing I had an issue with was when I finished paying at the counter, the waiter didn't say a word, no thank you, goodbye or anything. read more

Went to buy pho and Pho Kapolei due to rainy weather and it didn't disappoint. Food was awesome and very tasty. The broth was one of the best broth I've tasted here in Kapolei and the Banh Mi bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Will go back soon to try more of their dishes. Thank you Pho Kapolei keep up the great work. SUPPORT LOCAL read more

Pho Kapolei - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and BBQ pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Second time trying Pho Kapolei. My first time was during Covid, so it was take out and I didn't do a review. Went for lunch and dined in this time around. The place is very clean and very green. I ordered the large Pho Tai, meat outside $16.95. The broth was pretty decent. I didn't detect too much MSG. The meat outside was pretty fresh, but chewy so I'm thinking this may be the eye of round. The veg was pretty fresh and just the right amount. They bring you the little dish with the sriracha, chili oil and plum sauce, so there's no crusty disgusting condiments at the table. The downside is that if you're a spice house like me and you don't like plum sauce like me, then you have to ask for another dish without the plum sauce. Service was typical of a pho place. Parking was abundant and free. I think this might be the go to pho in Kapolei. read more

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My go to pho place in the neighborhood! Great food, fast service, good location. I always get the steak pho with spring rolls

They have amazing shakes and the pho seasoning is da bomb! You won't be disappointed here, it's really clean and everyone is really nice.

We called in our order this evening it was a wait time of 30mins on a Sunday. The host was nice and friendly. We ordered plain pho and it came with soup separate from noodles, garlic shrimp (shrimp was individually peeled) plate, BBQ Chicken plate which was great!! The flavors were perfectly paired with the sides and the rice was not hard it was cooked well with chopped green onions as the garnish. Worth the wait! It's clean in the restaurant next time we will dine in. read more

Good food and awesome service! Very clean and nice decor! Love the pho and banh mi sandwich's

Family owned restaurant with awesome service, clean and sleek atmosphere, but more importantly the dishes were on point! Both pho and bbh were full of flavor. Loved that I found this special place on this island. read more

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