I ordered Pho combination and its soup it tastes great with plenty of noodle. My wife order bun Bo hue which is different from what she expected but the soup tastes great. Highly recommend !! read more

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This place is falling a part. I ordered pho and banh mi a few months ago. They were bad. I tried to give them a chance and ordered their famous banh mi again today. Well, it's the worst banh mi I ever had. This business needs to step up or you will not have any more customer. I came in to pick up my banh mi tonight at 7:00 pm. There weren't any customer and it was dinner time. Look, how sad is my sandwich and it's $16.00. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The reviews are accurate. The best banh mi on the island they make fresh baguettes daily in house. Soooo fresh and yummy. Really makes the sandwich. The broth in the pho was clear and flavorful. Generous amount of tender chicken. Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere is casual, clean and warm. Parking was super easy. read more

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This is the 3rd time we've visited this location and it really well deserving my 5-star review. Wifey and I moved in the area (practically walking distance) surrounded by great restaurants. I believe there are 3 Pho's in the vicinity but always comes back to this place. The service is very quite fast and family oriented... The food is amazing, we tried other things like the PorkChop (sorry no pics). But our favorites are shown below and enough for 2 people. The only mishap is the parking, due to number of restaurants within the same building. But there's ample of street parking and the inside of the restaurant is very well maintained and has a restroom! I recommend for friends and family!!! read more

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Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. This has been our go-to for Bahn Mi Sandwiches and Pho. Their baguette is so crispy and the sandwich is huge. My favorite on island. Have done dine in, takeout and Uber eats in the past and it's always consistently good. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Chicken Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We're from Southern California where Pho restaurants are tasty and plentiful. However, Pho Old Saigon is hands down one of our favorites!!! Definitely the best Banh Mi sandwich we've EVER had! We always make it a point to stop here any time we are on Oahu. read more

Pho Old Saigon - BBQ chicken Banh Mi sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

delicious food, amazing people and service, very nice location and atmosphere, we loved it there read more

Pho Old Saigon - 75. Fried Rice Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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LOVED THE BBQ PORK BANH MI !!! I usually order just the combination Banh Mi but this time I also ordered the bbq pork banh mi and I'm glad I tried it. Both sandwiches had a good amount of veggies and Chinese parsley. Bread was nice and crunchy. read more

Im vegetarian and they had good vegetarian options. Their vegan pho and banh mi sandwich was great

Decided to try another Vietnamese restaurant on kapahulu. This one has a small lot in the back but it's shared with other businesses so most likely you'll need to find street parking or across the street in the paid lot. We found parking in the neighborhood and then walked over. We were greeted and seated quickly. Carafe of water w/lemon &mint was left at the table - this was a good move as we drank almost the whole thing. She took our order of Nem rolls Combo pho Soft fried noodles w/seafood The nem rolls came out last, which was unusual. They were good but kinda sad the nem wasn't long enough to be in the last bite of the roll. The pho was good, had a nice clean broth. I didn't love my dish as it lacked flavor on the noodles and it was mostly vegetables with some shrimp and squid. I would like to come back and try some other dishes -summer rolls - banh mi - bun bo hue read more

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Usually get their beef pho. The portion size is perfect for a nice hot soupy meal for dinner. Love the flavor of the beef to go along with the savory onions and bean sprouts. The mint adds that crispe and cool flavor. Overall one of the better pho I've had! The only reason I removed a star is that it's hard to find parking in the area. But other than that, love the food and service read more

Food was good! Service was fast! Ambiance was very cute! Definitely would visit again read more

Pho Old Saigon - 1. Summer Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here Christmas Eve. Order standard pho noodles with tendon. Omg, not sure if it was the regular staff, but the broth was LOADED with nasty tasting raw onions, the type that leave you with the most horrible bad breath in the whole wide world!!! Every spoonful of broth I tried to get had onions, I couldn't get a single spoonful without getting these nasty onions. Most horrible pho I've ever had. read more

Came here not for the Pho, as stated in the name of the restaurant but rather for the dessert drinks. My friend says this place is the best. Can't say im usually a fan of weird flavored jellies and stuff, I'm not really a huge fan of boba either. My brother got the Rainbow Jelly drink (C2) which he always gets. I got the Mung Bean & ruby gems jelly drink (C3) It comes with Coconut milk, water chestnut ruby gems, mung beans, and konjac jelly. I had no idea what any of those things were except coconut milk. But it looks like it had many similar things to what my brother ordered so I just got it. It came in a glass chalice with ice towering over the top. After taking a bite, it was delicious! Im still not sure what each item was but the flavor of the liquid inside was very good, it was kind of malty like corn flakes. I don't know if it was the mung beans or ruby gems or what but it was more than just coconut milk. For me it was the flavor of the liquid, the cold crushed ice and other items that gave it texture which all worked together to make a tasty drink. I can see why my friends like this place so much. The drinks are great. Service was prompt and friendly, though there's only 1 or 2 servers so be patient when its busy. Theres a small parking lot in the back that holds maybe 5 cars, but is shared with other businesses, so if you're lucky you can snag one of them otherwise its street parking. One thing I did notice from other pics were that some drinks come in different cups. Does it depend on what drink you get? is it whatever cup they have available? I sent my friend a pic of our drinks, and he went there that same night, but despite eating in were served in plastic take out cups which he said were not as good because there was less ice. Im not usually a fan of drinks with weird things in them, but I liked this one very much. read more

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We called in for a pick up and ordered 2 BBQ pork and 1 BBQ chicken Banh mi. When we got there 20 minutes later the food was not ready and we waited for another 20 minutes. The bread itself wasn't fresh and it seemed like we got a yesterday's batch. I really wanted to like this place based on all reviews but I was disappointed. Will not be back anytime soon. read more

The food was delicious. Service was ok They don't give you as much meat as some other places. I also didn't love the fact that you had to ask for every single piece of silverware and napkins. But, there is a sign telling you that so I suppose they' do let you know. The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food will not disappoint. read more

We ate like royalty! The food were delicious, light, and fresh. Friendly customer service as well. I will definitely come back when I visit my Ohana. read more

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My sister and I ordered Vegetarian Pho and Rare Steak & Flank Pho to go. They gave us mint water while we waited and friendly kind service. She even opened the door for us as we left. Traveling a mile home upon arrival the food was still hot and steaming. We prepared the order our selves. We asked for extra sprouts and they gave them no charge. They did forget to give us soup spoons and unfortunately we didn't have any at home but that's not a complaint more so an observation. We will continue to go there regardless of that mishap. Thank You Pho Old Saigon. Til we meet again :) read more

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Love the bahn mi and three color desserts! I recommend toasting the bahn mi a bit more at home for more flavor.

We stopped here for a quick lunch and had incredible bahn mi! Service was good and portions were very generous! read more

Pho Old Saigon - #21. Shredded Pork and BBQ Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Meh. Not awful, but there are so many other choices I'm never going back. Low effort. Not busy which made me a little concerned because this isn't the kind of place that I'd expect to have sophisticated expiration dates on food. read more

If you haven't been here put this place on your life bucket list... We had the shrimp and pork summer rolls, absolutely the best fresh the peanut sauce was wonderful, the Pho was incredible I had the steak, we also shared a chicken salad with their homemade dressing. We are now regulars of the restaurant. The food is super fresh, the atmosphere is VERY clean, the gentleman who served us was very fast and attentive, parking is easy if you can't find any up front plenty on the side street super close. Not often do you get " Wowed" this place was truly high quality food. read more

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Wow, my recent visit to Pho Old Saigon was super Awesome! During the week of Father's Day we were undecided on where to go, as it was getting closer and I was getting worried but problem solved. I suggested Pho Old Saigon to my siblings, called to make reservations for party of 10. Luckily I was able to get a reservation since it was so last minute. When we arrived our table for 10 was ready for us, noticed the "RESERVED" sign on our table. The restaurant was busy and our reservations was @7pm and Pho Old Saigon closes at 8 pm but they were super nice to accommodate our party. Thank you for this! The only one waiter working the front was awesome, he took everyone's order plus the other tables. The food came out quick or is it because we were busy chatting and enjoying our BYOB alcohol that I didn't even notice. We were there pass closing time and they didn't rush us out at all. All in all, Great dining experience, enjoyed by all Especially my other half and all the FATHER's in our party because we were celebrating you, on your special day. Oh & Notes for vegan options, I was worried as 2 in my party of 10 are vegan. The options were great for Vegans, tofu veggie noodles, tofu banh mi, and veggie spring rolls. Thank you @Pho Old Saigon!! read more

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Someone just told me that getting out of one's comfort zone is necessary to grow. Well, check out my growth because we tried Pho Old Saigon on Kapahulu Ave. today! This is not our usual Vietnamese pho stop. So here's the good and the bad. First off, it was good that there is free parking in the back. We got here at 11:30am on a Monday and there were a few empty stalls! Next, the place is lovely. There are high and low tables, benches and chairs... something for everyone. Each table gets its own carafe of water enhanced with mint leaves and lemon (so quaint). We got a 3pc. order of spring rolls, which is the perfect bite before our main event. The rolls came hot and did not disappoint. Next, we both ordered the combo pho - brisket, rare steak, beef ball, tripe, tendon. It was a good size. You won't leave hungry. Lastly, the bad. As you come in, there's a sign stating that they are shorthanded. Expect to wait. So my advice is to bring someone interesting. If you need to kill time, you should have someone fun to talk to! If you are impatient and boring, don't come here. At least not right now. Bottom line: food is good, prices are reasonable, nice menu selections, worth the wait. read more

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Never seen this small pho. This is definitely not $30 food. Container so small. Even uncomfortable to eat. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For total transparency, I'm disclosing that I kinda, sorta know the owners by way of 6 degrees of separation/association. My wife's brother's co-worker's wife's nephew's wife's parents are Dan and Sue, the proud proprietors of Pho Old Saigon. Finding the restaurant by way of the convoluted grapevine, we made sure to visit when we were in Honolulu. Dan even took time out from his busy kitchen duties to come greet us like family. They started the restaurant on Kuhio Ave, 17 years ago and I remember it from one of our earlier vacations, but didn't know about our connection then. Due to a fire at the old location, they reopened here on Kapahulu and the new place looks gorgeous! During Covid, they did takeout just to survive, like most restaurants and only recently reopened for indoor dining in June. It was a cool evening, so we walked over from our condo nearby. Not knowing when we'll be back this way again, we had to try a whole bunch of things from the menu. For me, it's always the biggest bowl of pho I can get, which was the #37 Special Combo Pho with sliced rare steak, beef brisket, tendon, flank, tripe and meatballs. The bowl turned out deeper than it looks and the depth of flavor was just as deep. You can smell and taste the anise, cardamom and cinnamon up front and they slowly meld together as the hot broth mixes in with the beef flavors. Mmmm... My brother-in-law connection got the oxtail pho, another good beefy choice. My wife had the beef stew with baguette. It was a little heavy in the star anise, but OK. She stole a few spoonfuls of my broth though. My son got what is usually at other Viet restaurants, the triple pork threat over rice (pork egg meatloaf, shredded pork, grilled pork chop). Only here, it is the Broken Rice Deluxe with a quad element added: a grilled Chinese sausage. Broken rice in Cantonese is what we call lahn fahn, broken grains of long grain white rice. It cooks up softer and fluffier than whole grains, but you have to be careful in how much water and how long you cook it or it will become mush. I loved broken rice as a kid! On top of all that, we absolutely had to try the Banh Mi. After all, Dan makes all their baguettes fresh every day! Who does that?! (except Subway?) My son described the way to experience the best baguettes is using all 5 senses, not just taste and smell. In addition to seeing the beautiful golden brown exterior, you feel the texture of the soft, airy inside and also have to hear the crust give that satisfying *crunch* as you bite into it. Of course we got the Special Saigon Combo Banh Mi with Pork Pot Roast, Steamed Pork Roll & Paté. It was stuffed with pickled veggies and plenty of cilantro, just the way I like it. It was foot long and we split it 4 ways, but I could have eaten this entirely for a meal by itself. **CRUNCH, CruNcH, cRUnCh...** read more

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After all the great reviews I read about this restaurant I had much higher expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was surprised by the one server, the one who should have made me feel welcomed entering, failed miserably. Arriving before my lunch partner I parked in the small lot at rear of the building, walked around the corner and into what I thought was the restaurant. Walking in there was a woman behind the counter and I asked if this was Old Saigon? She shook her head no so I started to leave when a table of four started to wave me in saying she (counter lady) didn't speak English very well and didn't understand what I was asking. Not a problem....I don't speak Vietnamese. My lunch partner arrived and I was saved, or so I thought, as Lien is fluent in Vietnamese! The menu is of the point and shoot variety so should have been easy. I wanted to try the Bun Bo hue, ordered. Decided to split the Banh Mi, ordered. Lien wanted the Clay Pot Pork, both of us commented we didn't want catfish. I guess pointing and fluently speaking didn't mean much. Soup arrived, taste of the broth was awesome but disappointed in the lack of meat in it. I would say less than half of what I usually receive at Pho Time, Stadium Pho or actually anywhere. Also the veggies that came with it were yesterday's and only bean sprouts and basil. Banh Mi was a four star of five but only because the bread was outstanding. The clay pot arrived and it was catfish. Lien sent it back and out comes an elderly...seriously elderly, woman who I assume was the cook and probably owner with the same clay pot. Don't know what the heated conversation entailed but Lien pointed to the menu and said the pork was what she ordered....needless to say we (Lien) ate the catfish. So, these are my reasons for this three star review. I won't be back as there a many Pho places with better service and better food, Banh Mi baguette be damned. read more

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Right next to Taylor's church (St. Mark's), they make their own bread for the banh mi and it was very good. I love putting hoisin and sriracha on top along with the jalapenos it was a bit spicy but good! The time before I had the coconut peanut curry which was also good. They are also famous for their lilikoi juice as well as their pho and flan. It was all good but a bit pricey. Street parking on Kapahulu. read more

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We ordered for delivery and the portions were really small. The broth was not tasty. Pho is a food all my kids love but they did not care for this pho read more

Bomb! This place hit the spot. Parking: parking was across the street and was very convenient. For 2 hours it was about $2.30. Ambiance: got there around 5:30 pm with a reservation and was happily greeted by a host. Led us to the table and had a cute little reserved sign. Food: got the number 107 and wife got the 106. Also got the spring rolls cause who wouldn't. The spring rolls was piping hot and came with the standard dipping sauce which was amazing. Porky tasting (in a good way) filled with what seemed like just meat. The rolls were crispy and so tasty. My kalbi was fatty and tasteful. Came with a slab of katsu which was crunchy and juicy on the inside. Totally recommend and will be coming back. read more

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My favorite vermicelli on island go here when i'm craving beef vermicelli and spring rolls, and always hits the spot. Big portions and also great drinks. Ambiance is chill and clean read more

Pho Old Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ate here for the first time with my wife. Didn't know this place existed until I found it on YELP lol. We wanted to try a new Vietnamese restaurant. Anyways, we ordered spring rolls (crispy, packed, and delicious), combination pho (I've had better broth, but still pretty delicious), lemongrass chicken plate (different from what I'm used to, but good in it's own way), Special Saigon banh mi (spicy and delicious), and banana tapioca (delicious, but banana was reeealllly ripe). Their menu is huge and they have some classic dishes and drinks that my parents used to sell that you don't normally see in restaurants nowadays. Even their water that they give you is fancy and fruity. Staff were fast and friendly. Cute little family restaurant. The place is clean and looks new. This restaurant is located on Kapahulu next to Uncle Bo's and Zippys and underneath Smoked Guava. There are limited street parking and a parking lot across the street that you have to pay with your credit card. read more

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Since I found about their banh mi special (#26) I find myself ordering it again and again, usually via Uber Eats but last week I went myself. I don't know what it specially is about the sandwich that keeps me going back for it all the time but it is awesome. The bread that they are using is nice and crunchy plus the fresh ingredients just round out the sandwich. The combination of flavors plus the nice crunch from the baguette. As I am doing this review, just thinking about it makes me want one, might have to stop for lunch tomorrow. The service was pleasant and pretty straight forward, pretty sure they have grandma's making the food in the back which makes me think the secret ingredient is love. The restaurant I think can fit about two dozen people, it doesn't feel overly crowded, the place is nicely furnished, and the walls have a splash of color with the pictures and there are two TVs on opposite walls. I think the day I was there, one of the TVs was playing a soap opera of some kind. The only challenge for this restaurant just like others in the area is the parking. If you are lucky there is a small self parking lot in the back but that probably fills up pretty quick so hopefully you get lucky with street parking. I think there is a paid public lot across the street, next to Side Street Inn which I'm guessing might also fill up around the typical lunch time. Hopefully next time I remember to take a picture of my sandwich before I eat it all. read more

My excitement for a bowl of rich, comforting oxtail pho, was diminished by lukewarm broth and oxtails that seemed like they'd been around since the fall of Saigon itself. The oxtail tasted aged, gamey, and devoid of any flavor, almost like it had been through a time machine - but not in a good way. The pork bánh mì is probably still sulking in the fridge, surrounded by uninspired carrots and radishes that didn't seem to know sweetness if it hit them. The baguette was more "Costco chic" than anything worthy of a Vietnamese sandwich, lacking that crunch or flavor one would expect. So I had mine breadless. The broth--the star of any pho--was a thin, timid version of what it should be. No bold flavors, no depth, no gel consistency to give it character in the fridge. It's as if someone waved a bone near the water for a few minutes and called it a day. Overall, Pho Old Saigon offers an experience akin to a high-water, low-flavor broth masquerading as something hearty. I'd recommend it if you enjoy existential questioning in your soup, but for an authentic pho craving, maybe keep looking. read more

Came here for a bite to eat with some other people and we ordered pho and spring rolls. Someone ordered bun bo hue. Interestingly enough that bun Ho hue came first and everyone sat watching him eat. He was done with his meal and the the pho came out. Last to arrive was the spring rolls. The food was good but the service was not good. They had coke but no Diet Coke :( Try this place if you don't mind the order your food comes out. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food here is good. I'm from CA and the area of CA I'm from had a pretty decent Viet population. This restaurant felt just like home when I was eating here. The food tasted great and the customer service was friendly. They accommodated our party of 11 (9 adults, 2 toddlers). The restaurant itself was empty when we were dining in, so we were the only costumers. Drivers who do food delivery service did come on and out of the shop as we were eating. My table all ordered pho and it was really good. I think it's good to try pho in different parts of the world to see their spin on it. The pho here tasted just like the one where I'm from. I finished it and felt satisfied. My cousin's pho also tasted great. The other half of our party in the other table got pho, rice and spring rolls. Everything was good. They also sell fruit here so we bought some to eat for later. Parking is in a small lot on the back for about 5 card or street parking. Overall, good food and service. read more

Pho Old Saigon - My bowl of pho (steak and meatballs only) - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have decided this is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I love the beef pho with beef ball and rare steak. The BBQ sandwich is good too. Always take half home for later. Service is always polite and with a smile. Mom and Pop for sure....love it. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Cover of menu. Lots of great food inside. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh meat & vegetables. Generous portions. Good service. Authentic dishes! Will be back again.

I wanted to try this place out due to the high reviews and amazing choices. My parents lives nearby so we just walked to this location. This is a very busy road (kapahulu) and just walking distance. We ordered 3 sandwiches and wraps. Sadly the sandwich was surprisingly very skinny and the bread was very very hard. It was Not what I'm used to eating at other Vietnamese restaurants and when I was in Vietnam. If we were to come back here I would try the pho next time and not the sandwiches. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Drink selections - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pretty good place to eat. Wings was good. Pho I hear was good too. Small place but food is good. Go and try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Pho Old Saigon - Stuff chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii