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    Pho Viet

    4.2 (286 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sade P.

    Not the best photo but the best pho! The broth is so flavorful and tasty. It was a cold rainy day in hilo so soup was a must. I forgot to take a pic of the garlic chili oil which they probably have the best chili oil compared to other places it's definitely home made.

    Beef stew with noodles
    Tom L.

    We came here around noon for lunch right after hitting up Hilo's farmer's market which was a 10 min walk away. From the outside it looked like it'd be a hole-in-the-wall experience - hidden gem and delicious. There was plenty of 2 hour street parking along Mamo St and it's just a short walk over. The restaurant was half full when we arrived. We ordered a beef stew, dark meat pho ga (chicken broth), flank with meatball pho bo (beef broth), and a thai tea. It was a hot day as usual so the thai tea was great for the weather. It wasn't too sweet either and was a perfect appetizer to start off a lunch with hot noodle soup. As per usual with pho places, we were given a small dish of lime, basil, and another spice that I've never had before. Unfortunately, they were out of bean sprouts that day. The basil was super fresh and flavorful. The broth for all of the soups were delicious. It was so good that we all finished our soups. I even picked up the bowl and just straight-up drank the spicy broth from the beef stew. The broths alone are more than enough reason to visit this place. I'm pretty sure the broths don't have MSG added either. They probably have one of the best beef and chicken pho broths I've ever had in the entire US, and believe me, I've tried a lot. The beef stew was great. I tried so hard to not eat to quick and choke on the chili oil to no avail. Thank goodness I had that thai tea. The meat was tender, the noodles were the right firmness, and the chili oil wasn't too spicy while still being flavorful. The dark meat pho ga was great too. The meat was tender. The texture wasn't like it was barely cooked and still tender nor was it overcooked. It was just done perfectly. The flank with meatball pho bo was also really good. The meat was tender, the meat portions were huge, and the broth was flavorful without being too salty or bland. Their prices are super cheap (around $12 per person) and the value you get is incredibly worth it.

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    Jodi H.

    Look no further for the greatest beef stew pho on the island. You will actually want to eat that carrot. The red stew broth is still reminiscent of pho unlike other places, oilier in a good way and rich with a kick. Some days it kicks harder but it isn't goopy or fatty like lazy stews. Truly hard to pass up when it's as clean as all their winning broths come. If beef stew isn't your thing you're fine with your regular order. Many say it's the best pho in Hilo. But we all know pho is personal. I'd say best chicken pho in all humbleness (choice of white or dark meat or combo/both). Best Thai iced tea and service too while we're at it. Prices have spiked all the way up and no longer serving Vietnamese spring rolls, but still worth the wait.

    Brisket and tendon pho.  It was OK
    Wesley T.

    While visiting Hilo I was craving some pho so we agreed to meet at the restaurant on a Sunday for dinner at 6:00. Unfortunately the restaurant we chose was closed on Sundays so we ended up at Pho Viet for dinner. We all had a different version of pho and I was a minority in my opinion that the pho was just OK, whereas everyone else liked their pho. I gauge the pho from the first sip of broth to taste the richness, then I taste the texture of the noodles. I guess that I have high standards because I have favorite pho restaurants back on Oahu. The broth was ok but I didn't get the richness that I love in pho broth. The noodles were just a little firm for me so it just had a different texture than I desire. My beef brisket and tendon pho had very little tendon in it, almost non existent. Everything was just OK, but I am used to eating really good pho so I was a little disappointed.

    Mixed beef pho
    Brooke V.

    5 stars for food! This place was packed when we got there at noon....only one person serving front of house so things we slow. Ordered iced coffee with cream (yum!)...just Mix the cream and the coffee before you pour it over the ice. The noodles, broth, veggies and meat tender, flavorful. Would come here again.

    best pho ever, fav! the workers are really nice too, and try the beef stew pho. super fresh ingredients and clean broth. made it super spicy and it was soo good. will be coming back!

    Chicken pho !
    Tiffani P.

    After a long morning of swimming, this place truly hit the spot. If you want authentic Viet pho, this is the spot. You get to sit anywhere and the service is snappy quick and the food comes out in no time. I got chicken soup which is basically chicken pho and it did not disappoint. The flank pho was perfect as well! The Thai Iced tea was super refreshing as well. My only comment would be the pho being on the pricey side at $15 a bowl... and Thai tea for $4. So keep the price in mind! Either than that, 10/10. Friendly, authentic, and a clean place to grab some delicious pho.

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    9 years ago

    Super good pho. Great broth, great noodles. $8 for the combo pho. How can you beat that.

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    One of the best Pho I've tried! Definitely the best Pho on the Big Island! Love it! I'm gonna miss it!

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    10 years ago

    Small little place for some Vietnamese rice noodle. 4 star for being friendly and decent tasting Pho.

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    Amazing food! Have yet to have Vietnamese food this well done in all of NYC. Amazingly sweet family too. Must go if in Hilo!

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    12 years ago

    I never had pho in my life before coming here and it's soooo delicious. Never found a better pho place than here. Cheap and DELICIOUS!!!

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    8 years ago

    First time eating at this place as I just recently moved to Hilo and I gotta say, this place is super good. Good for the price!

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    7 years ago

    Best pho on the island and excellent customer service. Very flavorful pho and I like the menu being short and direct. My kind of place

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    I could never find the location! The address wasn't accurate. I even called the place and another…read moreperson from another island answered. I became frustrated and just left.

    My Aloha First Friday fav in downtown Hilo! & everyone else's for that matter, judging by the long…read moreline snaking around their food truck. Plain & simple, the food is anything but. Big Island Fusion takes popular local dishes & elevates them to the next level with their own unique flair. I have to give them 5 stars because I'm extremely picky about how I choose to indulge in this type of food. & they do it right. The Wasabi Masago Krispy Ahi tastes as delicious as it sounds. You can't go wrong with deep fried sushi. Ever. & with every so many bites of the poke, you're hit with that sweet burn of the wasabi. Yum. The Krispy Soy Ginger Chicken is amazing. Legit pieces of perfectly fried chicken (none of that 99% fat & tendon, 1% actual meat you'll find at many local plate lunch fast food joints), with a flavorful sauce. You also get a side of rice & sweet potato Mac salad. Sometimes they'll have a sampler plate on the specials menu. Get this. It's like a greatest hits album but in edible form. Oh & don't forget to douse your dish with some of their chili pepper water! Onolicious local grindz is really the best way to describe the food here. Everything is just so well seasoned. Portions are proportionate to the prices, which are higher than your average plate lunch fare, but keep in mind this isn't your average plate lunch fare. I look forward to seeing what other specials they'll serve up at future First Friday events!

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