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Pho Minh Thu

3.9 (485 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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36. Soft Fried Noodles with Seafood and Vegetable
Michael C.

Food is amazing and decently priced as well. Everything seems very fresh. Highly recommended, don't hesitate if you're looking for some good Thai.

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Vincent T.

Great place for pho just on the outskirts of Waikiki. They have like 3-4 parking stalls so that why I tried this place. It was quick and the food was good! I tried the stir fried beef with rice and it was soft and tasty!

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S M.

Today I got to try the Tofu Curry and it was very good. Also, the owner was working and he was very friendly and helpful.

Phở bò viên & gân
Thomas D.

Phở Minh Thu has an excellent Beef Phở in town. The broth is deep flavored with notes of Phở spices, aromatic but not overpowering. I had Phở with beef meat balls and tendons. Yummilicious!

Raylene M.

Parking: there is a 7-11 that you can park at. When you walk in, you can just sit wherever. I felt stupid standing there waiting to be seated. The gentleman serving us was very kind. Food: Pho was great, loved the broth, meat was tender

54. Chicken Curry
Coral T.

Great chicken curry rice plate, with unique spicy flavors. It was really quick service. A very calming ambiance too. My husband got the beef spa and he really enjoyed it. Bay Area approved!

Beef pho
Mi Ae K.

The restaurant was very clean. Service was good. I ordered the beef pho, papaya salad and summer rolls. The flavor of the papaya salad was different from what I usually prefer and the summer rolls had a little too much noodles for my liking.

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Catalina J.

this is a hidden gem hole in the wall! Do not judge a book by its cover here. The moment we walked in we were able to sit right away. This is such a cute quaint family owned business. The lemonade was DELICIOUS and homemade and you could taste how potent it was. I got the bbq chicken rolls and they were so flavorful. Served with their own house made sauce which was the perfect blend of savoriness. The portions were huge and enough to share with one another. The shrimp was huge! And seasoned beautifully. With sautéed onions and green onions and a side of greens. Thank you so much for the amazing service and the pleasant surprises of flavor with every dish. It was so good and no one had a bad thing to say!!!

#33. Sauteed Beef Vermicelli
Sheba S.

I was very satisfied after eating here. Service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was comforting and the food was 10/10 I got #33 vermicelli bowl becusee I was craving something refreshing would go here again!

#31 Spring Rolls and Pork Vermicelli
Amy S.

I haven't been here in about a year and glad I came back to eat again! Since returning, it appears the owners worked to renovate the inside area. They updated the menu, reupholstered the chairs, added more lighting, and the inside paintings look nice. The inside is also very clean! The owner was quiet, polite, and professional. Workers were efficient and food only took about 15 minutes to come out. Food: #31 Spring Rolls and Sirloin Pork Vermicelli 5/5 ($16.75) Authentic and tasty dish. The Spring rolls were made in house and crispy. All the veggies were fresh and delicious complementing the Vermicelli noodles. Dipping sauce (NƯỚC CHẤM) was good. Pork Banh Mi 4/5 ($10) This was good. Ingredients inside were fresh and pork was flavorful. Bread could be warmer and less chewy. I also wish they would offer a traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi with pate and ham. That's my favorite kind. Would definitely come back to support this local Vietnamese restaurant!

Large beef round eye steak pho with fresh veggies

The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let the appearance deter you from trying it. This hole-in-the-wall spot was a great find. The food was fresh, full of flavor, and the portions were generously large.

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the fresh, flavorful food and standout pho and spring rolls. The welcoming, clean atmosphere is also appreciated. Most find service friendly and attentive, though some report mixed service.

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4.4(462 reviews)
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I've been here 3 times in the past year, so I feel like it deserves the 5 stars! It's got a nice…read morevibe...fancy but not too fancy. A great place to celebrate a birthday or have a date night. The Vietnamese fusion food here is very flavorful! On my most recent visit, I tried: 1. Chicken Wings: These reminded me a little of The Pig and the Lady's (PATL) Laotian fried chicken, but not entirely. PATL's version has more crunch and nuttiness to it. These were still really good, but I think I might like PATL's a little more. It's a close call though! 2. Eggplant: I think I was more excited for this dish than I ended up being after trying it. It was just okay for me, and I don't think I'd order it again. 3. Soft Shell Crab Pasta: This one was yummy! I liked the flavor of the pasta, and eating it with the soft shell crab was really good. 4. Brisket Beef Stew: The pieces of meat here are pretty large! I wasn't a big fan of this dish though. It was okay, but I don't think I'd order it again. 5. A5 Wagyu Beef Pho: The meat was nice and tender, and they give you a lot of it! I will say the broth was a little too salty for my liking. From my previous visits: 1. Charred Bok Choy: Good greens to add to the meal! 2. Bone Marrow: I always love bone marrow, but I will say I think I'm more of a fan of Italian-style bone marrow than this Asian fusion version. It was still good though, so it might just be a personal preference. 3. Spare Rib: I don't think they have this on the menu anymore. 4. Salt and Pepper Calamari: This was really crispy, and the sauce that came with it was good too! 5. Chicken Pho: The broth was nice and smooth, and the noodles were good. I think I still prefer the regular beef pho though! Overall, even though not every dish has been a favorite, I've enjoyed coming back here. The food is flavorful, the atmosphere is nice, and it's a great spot for a special occasion without feeling overly fancy. Definitely a place I'd return to!

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4.5(137 reviews)
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Went here for my birthday dinner. Thoroughly surprised at how good the food was and the service…read more Beautiful, modern interior and the atmosphere was chic. The menu has changed to a more tapa style. We went with our two young children & they were very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of stuff but most notable was the Ensalada Salad, Croquette Cordero, Taco Raisu, Karaage Pollo, and for dessert, the Piña Borracha. We ordered some pork and steak skewers. These were ok, I would skip these next time. A little burnt. My favorite was the Ensalada Salad. The crab was sweet and the salsa opaca was so refreshing with the apple foam. Was told to smash the crisp on top and combine it with everything and that took it to another level! So good that we ordered another one. The price of this was so affordable too! The Croquette Cordero was like a mini curry ball with chimuchirri sauce. A little heavy but if you love curry, this is for you! The Taco Raisu surprised us. The taco meat was so flavorful!! Even though we were stuffed, we kept going back for more. It's like a deconstructed taco & you use the lettuce as a wrap. The Karaage Pollo came with a Cucumber Escabeche. It was so tangy and refreshing, which perfectly cuts through the rich, savory oiliness of the fried chicken. We got the Piña Borracha for dessert and that had a coconut cake, coconut lime mousse, banana lilikoi curd, and pasted pineapple on top. Amazing!! Great way to end the night. Everything was top notch. You can tell they put a lot of effort into each dish. Can't wait to go back!

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4.1(1.6k reviews)
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4.5(422 reviews)
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Became a fan of Chef Kajioka after dining at Cafe Miro in January. As we were planning a trip back…read morein August for the wifey's bday, I definitely wanted to head back and made reservations for The Counter as I saw pics on IG of their meal here. We lucked out and found street parking nearby. As we walked into the restaurant, we were quickly greeted by the host/server who showed us to our seats along the U shaped counter. Loved the clean and modern decor inside the restaurant. As we sat down, our water cups were quickly filled and the only few questions they had for us was whether we wanted the wine pairing and we wanted to add the caviar toast and shaved truffles. We opted for the wine pairing, caviar toast and truffles. The meal was fantastic from start to finish. The most notable dishes for me were the ahi and caviar toast, cold corn soup, the lobster and the dessert. Sadly the portion of the toast here was about 1/2 the size of what we had at the cafe and unfortunately they didn't have uni for the night (maybe don't go on a Tuesday). Service was fantastic but they did have a few hiccups which were tolerable as the food was amazing. The wine pairing was also good and paired well with the dishes. As we are currently planning our trip back later this year, we will definitely head back to either the cafe (if the remodel is completed) or back to the counter for another meal. This is likely the best meal we've had in HNL in quite some time and highly recommend it.

Miro Kaimuki - The Counter: An elegant, intimate experience that, sadly, left a lot to be desired…read more The service was great but I had a few qualms which influenced my decision of probably not returning. A couple things about Miro: - You have to pre-pay via OpenTable (unsure how it works if you call ahead), but just be aware you will be fronting the cost. Also, there are two seatings, one at 5pm, and one at 7:30pm. The 5pm seating is $165 per person and the 7:30pm seating is $195. I'm not sure if there is a menu difference but just know there is a difference in price depending on the time you choose. - Upon arrival you have to wait outside before being let inside. The restaurant locks the doors while they are in service, so if you are the 2nd seating (which is what we were) at 7:30pm, you will have to wait outside. Honestly my girlfriend and I were pretty confused as we've never had this experience before. We even tried to message/call the restaurant but didn't hear from them so we were close to leaving, but luckily some people were leaving from the earlier seating and let us know to wait outside and that the servers would let us in when the time comes. Now onto the most important part- the food. The menu was 6 courses (not including the bread). We got all of the add-ons and I also did the wine pairing. There wasn't any menu available but here's what I got based on photos: - First Course: 4 starters which reminded me of Bar Maze. This was probably the best course for me. I really wish I knew the names of each dish but it was an oyster, salmon tart, another tart (I think this was tomato or something), and ikura toast. All of it was super tasty. - Second Course: Ahi, Caviar, and Uni all on top of their special toasted bread. Now I am a big proponent of all three toppings, but the bread was so rich and dense, it overpowered all of the toppings. I felt the uni went best with the toast, but definitely not my favorite to start a meal so heavy. - Third Course: Almost like a bacon carbonara but without any pasta? It was kind of like a custard texture. It was good but felt a little out of place in the whole grand scheme of the tasting menu. - Bread: I don't count this as a course but we were served this beautiful baked bread with honey butter. Super yummy. - Fourth Course: Lobster - which, of course was tasty but not memorable for me. - Fifth Course: I can't remember if this was wagyu but this was also pretty good. Pretty small for an entree but the meat was cooked well and the presentation was very nice. - 6th Course: There were two desserts and one complimentary dessert for my birthday. The orange creamsicle dessert was the best one. My girlfriend and I didn't like the gummies as they were a bit too sour/savory for our taste (it was li hing flavored which isn't my favorite so I could be biased). The birthday dessert which was a dark chocolate cake thing- it was OK. The cocoa was a bit bitter and was a little too unsweet for our taste. Overall, I think Miro was just okay. For the cost of $195 per person + the wine pairing (which I believe was another $95), and the add-on's for both of us (~$60-70?) plus my girlfriends mocktail, this came out to a very steep $550+ dinner. I feel for 6 courses this is pretty overpriced, especially because the portions are super small and I don't feel the tasting menu was very cohesive. I would definitely rather go to NatuRe, Mugen, or Senia as they are relatively close (or at times cheaper) in price to Miro. Don't get me wrong, the ambiance was beautiful and intimate, and I think it's worth trying at least once if you want to splurge, but sadly this won't be a restaurant I return to regularly, if at all in the future.

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Morimoto Asia Waikiki - grilled miso black cod

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4.1(1.2k reviews)
1.1 mi•Waikiki
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This place has amazing food, great views, excellent service, and delicious drinks but it has been…read moreCLOSED for months due to a pipe burst (?) or something.

My bad review is entirely based on how terrible the food was. For context, we ordered Tonkatsu…read moreramen and Tsukemen dipping ramen. Ramen, according to the server, was the most popular thing on the menu, so how likely could it get messed up? Tonkatsu: Rich, but lacked any salt or had very little. We requested some salt and that instantly made the ramen better. The noodles had enough salt to carry it, but the broth was not great. It tasted like the broth was watered down or reconstituted, however no seasoning was added to re-adjust the broth. Broth: Had little salt and lacked punch, umami, and was brown instead of white. Noodles: Had enough salt to taste good, but was slightly overcooked Pork: Extremely bland. Tasted like zero salt was added during cooking. Toppings: Greatly lacking in toppings Tsukemen: The Tsukemen had a lot of the same issues. Now being a dipping ramen, the broth should be even richer and more flavorful than any normal ramen. Tsukemen -- no matter where you have it in Japan, should be richer and saltier than most broths, but the broth here was severely lacking. For $26 a bowl this was worse than your DIY frozen ramen packs. Now I'm not asking for Japan-level of ramen mastery here, this is after all, just a tourist spot -- but if your Tonkatsu is the best selling item, you have to step it up. Our server did mention that some people complained about the amount of salt in ramen, so they adjusted it. But dare I say, instead of diluting the normal salt/seasoning amount for everyone, couldn't you just add a separate, flavor-light version for people inexperienced with ramen, instead of diluting the original for everyone else? If you're reading this Mr. Morimoto, I would highly encourage you to fly here and order the ramen. I think you and I would share the same opinions. P.S. I've also been to your other Morimoto spots and it was not this bad.

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4.2(2.2k reviews)
2.5 mi•Downtown
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So glad we ate here! Looks like there are lots of hip options in Chinatown, and we would have…read morewalked around and tried even more if we had had more time. We had a 4 hour layover in Honolulu and it was a quick 15 minute Lyft ride here to Lucky Belly. We were the only party here right at 5:30 pm. Loved the art and clean simple elegance of the exposed brick wall and wood tables. We were greeted and served by a very friendly host. We had the duck tacos, plus the special dim sum appetizer combo of pork belly bao, lobster dumplings and oxtail dumplings. We could not pick a favorite. The variety of textures was fantastic and each of the meat fillings were perfectly seasoned and tender, delicious! Each had a different sauce- just enough, not too much. Nothing was spicy but there was chili oil on the table if you wanted to add more heat. We got 2 nonalcoholic spritzers, one lilikoi and one hibiscus, which were each refreshing and complimented the meal. Since the service was so efficient, after eating, we still had time to zip over to Magic Island to stroll around, take in the scene and enjoy the sunset before heading back to the airport. Our last evening in Hawaii was really special thanks to this delightful restaurant!

Horrifying experience. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant. The hostess asked if we had a…read morereservation. We arrived an hour or so before they were about to close. All of the window seats were empty. In fact the restaurant was nearly empty. We were told the only option for us was the inconspicuous booth at the back of the restaurant. Not a good start. The food was okay. There was more than we were expecting, however the short ribs were a little tough. The ambiance, it was nice and empty by the time we left. Overall, what had been something we'd been looking forward to for years turned out to be a dismal disappointment. The experience left us feeling unwelcome, particularly because it seemed the staff were uncomfortable with two men simply going out for lunch. Being a Black and Asian couple shouldn't have any bearing on how paying customers are treated, but unfortunately, that's how the experience felt to us. We can overlook mediocre food or service, but feeling judged or unwelcome is something we won't overlook. We were there as paying customers and deserved to be treated with the same courtesy and respect as anyone else. Unfortunately, this is a place we won't be returning to, and based on our experience, we would not recommend it to others.

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Pho Minh Thu - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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