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    Pho Time

    4.2 (433 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Japanese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO TIME ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    32 Bun Bo Hue Noodle
    Jen C.

    Once again, I was craving a soupy dish after a weeklong of fried food and a full day of Hurricane Lala. When we walked in, almost everyone had an ordered a bun bo hue so naturally, I had to do the same. So freaking glad I did because it was aaaaaammazing!!! I've had a good amount of them back home in Westminster and this was hands down, one of the best ones I've had. Definitely will be adding Pho time to my rotation when come back again!!

    Meleana L.

    One of my favorite places in Aiea ! Inside is nice and cozy, it is always a cool and comfortable temperature. I appreciate restaurants like these that serve hearty pho and made to order dishes. The staff is also so friendly. Go and support these family owned and operated businesses !

    45.Lemongrass Chicken
    Eunice M.

    Been coming here for a few years, mostly for a quick lunch with co-workers. I love the lemon grass chicken banh mi with a side of broth to dip it into. The bread has a nice mouth feel to it against the softer and pickled elements in the sandwich. I also like their vermicelli dish #44. The meat is well seasoned and has a nice charred flavor. Service is quick and attentive for sit down. If you're in a rush, I would recommend calling ahead to place an order. Will be back to try more flavors from here.

    1 of 3 meals tonight.
    Mr Erik N.

    We ordered ahead. And driver today dropped off the passenger and only made one circle. Came back around and passenger was back at curb to go home. No waiting at 4:50pm. And the food was greattttt! As always. Mahalo. See you next time.

    Medium Pho with steak & meatball
    Shelby I.

    Huge portions for reasonable pricing! My hubby & I love getting pho and this place did not disappoint! Portions are huge! We love all the fresh veggies. Service is quick and the owners are always so nice. When we get takeout, we always get the spring roll & bbq pork vermicelli bowls. Again, super fresh veggies, a generous portion of fish sauce (they also add chili flakes in it), and they always give 2 spring rolls & quite a bit of bbq pork. Other places only give 1 spring roll with combos. It's definitely enough for 2 meals for me! Overall, this is one of our go to places to get our pho fix!

    Top: 28. Combo Noodle Bottom: 30. Bun Bo Hue Noodle
    Lovey Y.

    My usual pho restaurant was sadly closed today. Based off the reviews, I decided to have lunch here with my sister. We came during lunch time 12-1ish. It was extremely busy & packed. Which usually means that the food must be very good. I was set on getting pho but because I saw a star next to bun bo hue & im such a fan, I decided to get bun Bo hue instead. The bun Bo hue broth was a mix of umami and spicy. But not too spicy. I loved how they were generous with the meat portion. I would say definitely in my top 3 of favorite bun bo hue's on the island. My sister got the combination pho and I got to taste their broth. I loved how their broth wasn't too light or too heavy. It was rich and super flavorful. Service was also really good. I'll definitely be coming back here to try more food items.

    Bun rieu with all the fixings. Flavorful and full of ingredients. They don't skim on the food
    Nicole L.

    Their duck noodle is the best that I've ever had. The broth taste is very herbally and healthy, which is different than duck noodles at other places, which were mainly just soy sauce based. Their Vietnamese, coffee and bun rieu are also delicious. I came here weekly with my mom after her physical therapy session. Service is helpful and efficient. The place is always busy around lunchtime, even on weekdays. Place is usually packed but usually minimal wait to be seated; nice ambiance.

    Brisket pho, oxtail pho w/curry, beef rib pho
    makayla y.

    Came across this place from an IG video because of the oxtail curry pho and the chicken wings! It did not disappoint!

    3% credit card surcharge 8/12/2025
    Amber S.

    Was in the mood for some pho today so we decided to try this spot since it's on our way home. Pho Time is located in Aiea Town Square. They serve both Vietnamese & Japanese cuisine, however I think the menu was mostly Vietnamese. The dining space was a bit cramped, not ideal for large families or families with small children in strollers. Ordered pho with steak and brisket; the broth was beefy and flavorful and they gave plenty of meat. Just a heads up, they charge a 3% credit card surcharge.

    Pork Banh mi , calamari, 6a. Spring Regular Roll (4)
    Nicole C.

    It was our first time and we called an hour ahead to reserve a table for 5 at 6:30pm on a Wednesday. The service was exceptional. Staff serving and checking on you with a smile. We had some apps: fried calamari, fried oysters, spring rolls and butter ckn wings, along with some pho, vermicelli and banh mi. The pork is so tasty! The fried oysters were also very good. We will definitely be back!

    Menu as of 5/26/25
    Jessica S.

    I was craving pho and didn't want to drive all the way to Kapolei or Chinatown for good pho. My friends and I found this restaurant in Aiea, and at first, we were kind of skeptical as I've never really had a fantastic experience with the phos around the area. But we decided to check it out as a really good smoothie store was in the same area. It's located on the upper side closer to Moanalua Rd next to Tea Cafe in Aiea Town Square on Kauhale St. There's a big parking lot that used to be free for hours at a time. However, the entire parking lot is now managed by a parking company (can't remember the name). The first two hours are free but each hour after is about $2? We had to register our car on their app via QR code which could be difficult for the older folks to navigate through. So hopefully not registering for the two hours are okay for these folks. I got their small Eye Round Steak & Meatballs pho while my boyfriend got their large combination pho. It worked out because he gave me the tendons which I loooove. The small bowl was quite big! They gave a lot of proteins even for the two meats I got. The round eye steak was also very tender - a big plus. The flavor of the broth was soooo good. It wasn't the clear, clean ones which isn't a favorite of mine. I was quite impressed by it and couldn't stop eating it! My friend got their Bun Bo Hue, and I'm usually very suspicious on whether it'll be good or not if I've never had it previously.... But this was VERY good. There was a generous amount of protein, and the brisket was veryyy tender. Winner winner! The broth, mmmm, so good as well. Lots of umami! Overall, I would definitely come back as it's close to my relatives' home. The BBH was outstanding so that would probably be my next order!

    Medium combo pho
    Linda T.

    Pho Time is pretty good for a quick lunch. Lots of meat in the combo pho and bun rieu had a strong shrimp paste scent but balanced flavors and lots of toppings. Taking a star off because we did have to sit by the door and each time it opened we were hit with a strong gust of wind.

    Garlic Beef Fried Rice
    Paul C.

    Great place to come with the family. I highly recommend the Curry Oxtail Ramen which is probably one of the best that I have ever had! Very meaty and the portions were great. So many things to order here as we usually get appetizers to share. The service is quick and friendly as it seems like it is family operated. This a great neighborhood eatery that you can come in and enjoy yourself in a casual environment without having to pay an arm and a leg with very good portions. You will probably have leftovers for another meal. Lots of free parking and easy to find if you are ever in the Aiea area.

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    Get the beef back pho. Change your life. The soup itself is chef's kiss. This place is worth your time.

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    Good food Vietnamese food. Good service. Good ambience. Delicious food. Would eat there again.

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    The beef was dry for PHO. Broth is good and tendon was good also. If you get a chance try the tofu lemongrass sandwich.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Time

    Is it the same owner as saitos in ewa beach and mililani?

    I don't think they affiliated. Even though it just open but it's already had many positive reviews.

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    Tadashi

    Tadashi

    3.8
    (536 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    We went there Monday for dinner and always Enjoy the great food and friendly service they provide!…read more They carry a large variety of cooked food besides sashimi and sushi. They are known for their miso butterfish and soba noodles besides their shio or miso salmon and their fresh delicious niigiri sushi and sushi rolls and nice cuts of sashimi. rest located inside men & women and parking lot shared with other restaurants and businesse.

    Food- 4 stars Service- 3 stars…read moreAmbiance 2 stars I just want to say first, the main reason why I rated this restaurant 2 stars is because of the ventilation situation which was non existent. We got smoked out and it got bad to the point where my eyes were getting watery. Not sure if this happens all the time at this spot- this was my first time. The service was okay. We waited over 10 minutes to get cups of water and to put in our order. I totally get that they were short handed which also explains why it took almost 40 minutes for us to be served. Ordered the Negi-Hamachi to try something different. Hamachi is my favorite fish served sashimi style so I decided to switch it up and order the Negi-Hamachi which is finely chopped, yellow-tail with green onion and wasabi over sushi rice served with tsukemono and miso soup. I was super happy with this because the Hamachi was delicious and surprisingly, I did not feel bloated or too full afterwards.

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    Inside front door of restaurant. Very spacious!
    Inside front door of restaurant. Very spacious!
    Tempura - 2 shrimp, 2 string bean, eggplant, kabocha, carrot
    Tempura - 2 shrimp, 2 string bean, eggplant, kabocha, carrot
    Miso Soup, Soba, & Pickled Vegetables (served w/Butterfish Teishoku)

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    Koromo

    Koromo

    4.1
    (461 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Came by for a quick bite and was seated decently quickly after a short 10-15 minute wait. We both…read morethe chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special and we added 10 piece katsu-kushi and 2 pieces of the mushroom katsu kushi (I think I honestly do not remember). The chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special was good, the curry was pretty flavorful. It reminds me of golden curry I'd make at home. The katsu was crispy as expected. I liked the rice too, the perfect kind to soak up the curry and pair with the katsu. The Katsu Kushi was fun to eat as it had a good amount of variety. I enjoyed the mochi quite a lot, the beef was a bit tough to eat, and I would note that the soft shell crab was extremely fishy. Like INEDIBLE fishy. I don't know if they always have it like that or if it was just an off one. Either way it was NOT pleasant. The service was friendly, I would definitely visit again if I'm craving katsu and/or curry and was near the area (wouldn't go out of my way for it though).

    On vacation and I tried this place. It is located inside of a mall. The service was mid. A lady…read moreserved my party of 10. The Ambiance is ok. Nothing spectacular about it. The food was ok. Kimchee poke- slightly spicy Kani-Kama Katsu- Pretty good Nanban wings- not enough meat This is a place I probably won't remember but it satisfied having a quick bite with friends.

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    Entrance
    Entrance
    Fried skewer combo meal
    Fried skewer combo meal
    Assorted pickled veg (does not come with "lunch specials")

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    Assorted pickled veg (does not come with "lunch specials")
    Ichiriki Japanese Nabe

    Ichiriki Japanese Nabe

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Really nice place to catch up with friends or even for a quick lunch special. The individual booths…read moregive you lots of privacy. Food is delicious and quick to serve. Prices are reasonable. Most importantly, the service is amazing. Nick is so attentive and genuine, probably one of the best servers I've ever met. Huge lot to park at and free. Come especially on a chilly rainy day for some tasty soup.

    This review is strictly for the server that I recently had here. I wasn't able to get his name but…read morehe had longer hair (like halfway to a bob) and large framed glasses. He was extremely sassy, rude and inattentive. Made our party feel like we were an inconvenience to him. I legit had to ask myself during dinner, "where am I?" Because I thought I was at one of those restaurants in the mainland where you pay to get bad service. You know the ones where they purposely rude? It was crazy. He made us feel so stupid for asking questions. My friend was missing her ponzu so she asked him if she could get it, he pointed down and said "what's this?" Like that's just crazy to me. Never filled up our waters. Didn't even check on us after the food came. Then after we asked him for water it took him so long just to come back, we even had to flag him down just to pay our bill. I could go on and on about the night and honestly this was my favorite restaurant up until last night. I highly doubt I'll be back and I promise you if he is assigned to me as a waiter I will get up and leave.

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    July 2025
    July 2025
    Shaved ice
    Shaved ice
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    California Beach Rock n' Sushi

    California Beach Rock n' Sushi

    4.4
    (448 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    California Beach Rock N' Sushi has been on my list for a couple of months, and I'm glad I finally…read moregave it a try. We stopped by on a Sunday around 4:45PM without reservations and were seated right away. It's located in the same building as Straub Medical Center Pearlridge Clinic across from Downtown Pearlridge, it's easy to get to. I parked in the lot between Big City Diner and Down to Earth. We ordered the Crunchy Crab Roll, Kilauea Roll, and Salmon Crunch Roll. Everything came out quickly, it was fresh and flavorful, and my favorite was the Salmon Crunch Roll. The staff were friendly, and service was great throughout our visit. This place is family-friendly and also great for date nights. I'd definitely come back to try more of their rolls/entrees.

    It's been a really long time since I have gone to California Beach Rock n' Sushi. They used to be…read moreon Ward Avenue and we used to go all the time. I've seen the sunset platter prices go up and up and UP and finally up to $85 now; it's incredible how expensive everything is getting. That being said, the other day was our chance to go since my wife decided to go with friends there. I didn't really know what to expect. Honestly most places just get more expensive and worse and worse so I wasn't expecting much. When I got there, I found the service to be good and the prices pretty reasonable. The lunch/dinner special is a nice value and that's what I got. For $25, you get to choose from a selection of different items. I think their beer is also really reasonable - I think it was $8 for a 20oz Asahi which tasted GREAT!!!!! Now on to the food. I took a few bites and it took me back to when they were at Ward ave..... it tasted exactly the same! Not many places can do that. I won't say the portions were really big but it was a reasonable serving size. Everything tasted as it should and everyone had a good time. I am definitely coming back - the old school taste is great and the prices reasonable.

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    California Beach Rock n' Sushi
    Downey Roll
    Downey Roll
    California Beach Rock n' Sushi

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    Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

    Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant

    3.5
    (866 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    This place is always good. Prices have risen, but the food is still good every time…read more Most recently ate here for my grandma's birthday dinner, everyone had either the early bird special, or the tonkatsu or chicken curry. I had the tonkatsu curry, and as a big curry fan, it's good. Tonkatsu wasn't too oily, meat was juicy, and the curry taste was taste-in. I've also had the poke nachos, shrimp/vegetable tempura, and various bento dishes--always at least solid. Finally, appreciate the servers. Depending on when you go, it can get busy, but we've never had to wait too long for food and waters get refiled/plates get cleared. The underneath parking can get tight as well. Will continue to come here, it's a staple!

    Original review: 1-star Updated review: 4-star…read more Update: Restaurant management provided an excellent follow-up within 24 hours, provided an overview of the chicken katsu preparation, and committed to follow-up and consistency in training in order to ensure food quality meets customer expectations. Will definitely be back because all other dishes we had were great and service was attentive and efficient! Original review: Service and staff were stellar. But the chicken katsu was one of the worst I've ever had on O'ahu. The chicken katsu was greasy and soaked in old oil that tasted rancid and oxidized, which made the panko a disappointingly saturated mess. The panko was way too browned, and neither flaky or freshly crunchy like katsu should truly be, and was a far cry from the photo in the menu. The poor, fatty chicken quality and the rubbery skin left on the chicken pieces just added to the gristly and chewy nature of the katsu. Charging customers these prices for this kind of subpar quality chicken is absolutely insulting, and we couldn't even finish the dish. It's such a disappointment to write this kind of review, but others need to know what they're getting when they order katsu at Gyotaku.

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    Interior
    3 Choice Bento: Shrimp & Veg Tempura, Butterfish, Tonkatsu
    3 Choice Bento: Shrimp & Veg Tempura, Butterfish, Tonkatsu
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    Rokaru Shabu Shabu

    Rokaru Shabu Shabu

    4.2
    (596 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    All you can eat

    Food: We got the premium AYCE option and it was great. I really liked the garlic fried chicken and…read morearabiki taro dogs. The meat options are also good and I like how thin they cut the meat. My favorites were the pork belly and short rib. They have a variety of broth and I tried the sukiyaki and tonkotsu. The sukiyaki went well with the meat. They also give you either a sorbet or ice cream at the end for dessert. Service: the servers were very attentive and brought out the meat quickly. Ambiance: the feel of the place is pretty homey and simple. Price: the price has gone up over the years, but I still think its worth it for the variety of options and quality of meat.

    Time for an update... ROKARU STILL TAKES THE WIN!!…read more We've been to several other hot pot spots around the island over the past years, and we can confidently say Rokaru is still our favorite. The broths (Rokaru broth in particular) are the most flavorful, the protein selection is the best, and the service is consistently outstanding. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and quick to refill or help with anything you need, which really makes the whole experience enjoyable. The self-serve veggie bar is our fave too since they've added fresh enoki mushrooms. For me, I load up on equal parts veggies & meats, so I don't feel too bad going hard on the AYCE haha! It feels like there's something for everyone on the Premium AYCE. Seafood, veggies, appetizers, meats, starches, then the best part is ending with Dave's Ice Cream dessert! Yummy :) We also recently learned they offer a 5% military discount, which is another thoughtful bonus. After trying other places, Rokaru continues to stand out for us with its combination of flavor, freshness, variety, service, and overall value. It's still the hot pot place we recommend first to anyone looking for a solid dinner option. It's become one of those places we keep coming back to because every visit is consistently great. Highly recommend if you're craving hot pot!

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    Premium Locally Sourced Meats - All You Can Eat - Shabu Shabu
    Premium Locally Sourced Meats - All You Can Eat - Shabu Shabu
    Rokaru Shabu Shabu
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