Live the pho! Hits the spot especially on cooler days. The broth is delicious and hot! I don't like warm broth... The sandwiches are great too... Bread is delicious and good amount of meat and filling! Service is very good too!!! read more

One of my kids weren't feeling good so I figured go get him some pho for lunch, Pho Waipahu looked like they had some good reviews so I called ahead to order his combination pho and papaya shrimp salad for me. When I got there I remembered I got papaya salad from this place years ago but it sucked and that's why I never went back. Anyways, I walk in and don't get a greeting from anyone. Whatever. I pay for my order and then that's it. No "Thank you", "Have a nice day!" Just silence. So already the customer service is pretty shitty. I get home and open up my container and then I'm like wtf, the shrimp were all cut in half. Why would they even do that. That shit is so weird. You basically put like 4 shrimp in my plate and cut it in half. The salad came with 2 sauces, a sweet chili and a watery one I thought was fish sauce. I put the watery one on and it was so sweet. I was like wtf is this!? Plus the papaya was so tough. That salad was so junk so now they are 2 for 2 for bad papaya salad. I'll remind myself to NEVER go there again. I would give them one star but my son said their pho was alright so they get two. However if you're looking for good papaya salad and good customer service, this place ain't it. read more

Pho Waipahu - 6. Shrimp Papaya Salad - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Oxtail pho was delicious and so were the spring rolls! Service was as expected for hole in the wall places like this (mainly just there to serve drinks and foods, nonexistent after orders are taken), but that was alright. Good ambiance I think, but not anything noteworthy for that in particular. WILL be coming back! read more

Pho Waipahu is probably one of the best Vietnamese restaurants on the west side. My friend was raving about them for weeks till he convinced me to journey there to meet him for lunch. They were easy to find but stalls are narrow in the parking lot. The restaurant is spacious, bright and clean. They had a bunch of diners and it smelled good so I was excited to give them a try. There were only two staff members serving customers and the kitchen staff in back. Customer service was a little slow and we had to flag them for everything. They do provide you a small plate of their sauté sauce, Sriracha and hoisin sauce. You can ask for more which I did. Odd the condiments were not on the table to help yourself. The fresh veggies were generous but no culantro provided. We did ask them to cook the bran sprouts. My friend got their beef stew with egg noodle and I got their combination pho with the rare steak on the side. Both came out in a reasonable time. Portions for the beef stew were generous! So much tender meat and the soup was flavorful. It was so good that I ordered one to go with their freshly baked bread. The pho was better than I expected and a good portion size. We did share a BBQ pork banh mi and that was good and the perfect appetizer. This has been added to our rotation of restaurants to dine at now. read more

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We got lunch close by and wanted some drinks for the road and saw positive reviews on their drinks. Really good Thai Tea & their coffee is out of this world! Strong & delicious! read more

We were in the mood for Vietnamese food. Read the reviews on Yelp and were in the area so we stopped by. Staff were very friendly and efficient. They have quite an expansive menu. We ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi, the Mixed BBQ plate, and a Spring Roll Salad. Everything was very tasty. . We definitely have to try their Pho next time. Dine in or takeout. Lots of free parking. read more

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For the New Year 2026, "Hey Mom let's go have some Pho!" Yeah You! Mom and Son lunch at his fave Pho restaurant! There is no place other than Pho Waipahu with Yummolicious broth!!! Slurp, slurp... Sooo good! We always have their combination, generously slices of beef, beef balls, tripes, tendon and the gelatinous goodness Mmmmmm! Service always so friendly and the decor feels welcoming too. Mahalo again Pho Waipahu and Thank you Son :) read more

Pho Waipahu - 17. Combination Pho - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Another great meal here! This time I finally tried the chicken salad and I can't believe I waited this long. It was light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious -- shredded chicken tossed with shredded cabbage and carrots, all drizzled in a balanced nuoc cham dressing and finished with a sprinkle of black pepper. It's simple, but every bite was packed with flavor and texture. This is definitely going to be my go-to order from now on. As always, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Pho Waipahu - 5. Chicken Salad - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Came here 2x for takeout and both times the staff were very friendly. The pho broth is very flavorful but they put a ton of onions (both green and white) which I have to remember to ask for none next time because it's just too much for my liking. I always order the chicken pho but don't think I will be doing that again because this last time I had a lot of small bones in my chicken. It really disappointed me because I really love chicken pho. My daughter gets the tofu pho and my son gets the steak and brisket pho maybe next time I will try one of those instead or one of their many other menu items. I would like to come back to experience their dine in because I like the service I get when I.do take out. read more

Went to Pho Waipahu today because my mom wanted to treat me to lunch (never turn down a free meal -- that's my rule). I ordered the BBQ pork vermicelli with spring rolls, and it came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. My mom enjoyed her pho, though she wished they had a small bowl option -- they only offer medium or large. Guess she had no choice but to "suffer" through a bigger serving. The restaurant has a restroom on site if you need it, and parking was a breeze with plenty of open spaces. Service was quick, friendly, and made the whole lunch feel easy and relaxed. read more

Pho Waipahu - Bbq pork with vermicelli at spring rolls - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Located in the same parking lot as Pacific Supermarket and Savers, this Vietnamese restaurant has great tasting Pho. Combination Pho (Pho Dac Biet) - 5 stars - I chose the Large for $19 and gave some of my noodles to my son. When it comes to pho, it's the broth that makes the pho, and it is very flavorful here. Not watery, and a strong flavored broth, it was so good, I actually drank the whole soup. There were a variety of meat and they did not skimp on the tripe. The garnishes were only bean sprouts, basil and lemon. Didn't have any other vegetables with it. Their sauce is already made in a dish for dipping, but the broth was so flavorful, I didn't need any. I did use it for the meat at the end. My son got the steak pho, he got a good portion of meat, but he said the meat was a little tough. My son loved his thai tea, but I didn't care for the boba lychee smoothie too much (3 stars) because I tasted some powder in the drink and the boba was as soft and chewy as I like it. Service was great, and no extra charge for using credit card. Lots of parking in this complex, but can get crowded since they share parking with a lot of other stores. Definitely will eat here again. read more

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Pho Waipahu came recommended by a friend, so I was excited to finally check it out. The broth was good, and the overall the food showed potential. However, the service missed the mark. My side of bean sprouts and basil never arrived, and by the end of the meal there was still no acknowledgment or an apology for the oversight even after I asked for it as its a given when you order pho. What surprised me most was the lack of a simple "thank you" as we left--something I genuinely value when dining out. Or an apology for forgetting an important side that always comes when you order pho. Overall, Pho Waipahu lands in the "maybe" category for me. The service experience needs some refinement before I could fully recommend it. read more

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First time here. I wanted some sugar cane juice. Cute little place in the heart of Waipahu by Pacific Market. Place is clean with nice decor. They have a great menu selections/options. Price is what you expect from other pho place. I was greeted and seated right away. I order combination pho with side of fried egg roll. The egg was smaller than normal but delicious. I really the fact you can ordered 1, 2, or 3 egg roll on side. Price was really reasonable. Not crazy $12 for 2 cut up egg roll. Of course I had to taste the pho broth before adding any condiments. It was ok, could be better. Lacking in flavors. As always you get half of meatball cut in half. 2 of a half. Lol. I never understand why all pho place rip you off on a meatballs. Other than that. Hope you guy check out this local business. Support local business read more

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Service was fast but my bun bo hue was missing the bold flavor and variety of meats that it usually comes with. My biggest complaint is the noodles, most of the rice noodles were broken into little pieces. This was a decent bowl of soupy noodles but falls short if it's labeled as bun bo hue. We also got a bbq chicken banh mi that was really good. read more

Pho Waipahu - Bun bo hue - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Pho is always the "go to" but more so on a rainy day. Came here twice in a week...yep, that's how yummy it is! Located in the same complex as Savers in Waipahu. There is a decent size parking lot. Bonus is that they open at 10am! Service was good. They are constantly busy with people coming and going. You can be ordering with one person and asking another one for help. They all help each other out. It's a cozy place with probably a dozen tables, ranging from 2-6 tops. There are also counter seats. The first time I went, I got a large (yes, large for a $1 more, why not? lol) pho combo #10 (no photo of this- I was too focused on eating since it was my first time there ). Yum! Their hot sauce mix was different from the other pho places I go to. They "prepare" it for you in that small dish. It looked like hoisin, sriracha, and their own chili mix. My second time there, I got the oxtail pho and my bestie got the rib pho. We shared the oxtail and ribs. What can I say? We killed it...and we had seconds on their "dipping" sauce. Oh, we also had an order of the spring rolls and that was good too. I've gone to the "other" place in Waipahu that has the oxtail and ribs and if you're asking how it compares? I'm not a pho snob, so I'd say it's about the same. I think the sauce makes or breaks a place so if I had to lean one way, it would be Pho Waipahu. Crazy side note: I had pho in Oregon and they had no sauce! I was baffled, maybe the sauce is another Hawai'i thing. This is a secret gem in Waipahu! If you haven't tried it, you should. read more

Pho Waipahu - Oxtail pho - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Very satisfying broth. Nothing complex but it absolutely guts the spot when craving sine comfort food. Classic noodles in broth is good enough for me. If I'm craving protein, I'll add some chicken or pork belly. Yummm read more

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Food was great! Totally would love to come here again, everything is clean, neat, yummy. I really like their chair lol. So far it's the best in Waipahu. Service was simple and they are nice. Ordered 2 Large Pho combo The Vietnamese Sandwich was also delicious. Got the summer roll too. read more

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Searching for accessories for a costume at the Savers, we built up an appetite. Walked over to try this restaurant for first time. The place was clean, including the bathroom which sometimes plays a part on how clean kitchen is. The decor was pretty normal for this type of place, with enlarge photos of different meals on the walls. Originally I thought I'd have Pho, however changed my mind to try a new dish. I ordered a sandwich with bbq pork, husband with chicken. They both came out on a baguette with pickle carrot and a sweet root and cucumbers. Like the mix of pickled sweet root with meats flavor. Husband hand the same opinion of his sandwich. Staff was friendly and food came out in timely manner. read more

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Pho is my go-to meal to treat myself. I've had pho countless times during college in various Little Saigon districts in Southern California, so I'm pretty picky about pho broth. While I can see how many people think all pho tastes the same, after having many bowls, I would not agree! Never thought I would say that Pho Waipahu's pho broth has improved since my review two years ago! I come here pretty often, even when I'm solo just to order medium pho. I think Pho Waipahu has the best pho in Waipahu and even Kapolei! It's actually up there with my original favorite on the Westside, Pho and Company, but Pho and Company has been hit or miss in the last year or so (on top of their increasing prices), while Pho Waipahu keeps getting better! I hear Pho Waipahu shares the same owner as Pho Kapolei, but I haven't tried the latter yet. I had Pho Waipahu earlier today, and I was shocked that the broth tastes more savory and less sweet than past visits. I don't really care for sweet pho broth. The broth was a little salty, but it can be fixed with lemon juice, sriracha's acid to cut the saltiness, and the right amount of basil and bean sprouts. As always, I order steak on the side so the steak would only start cooking at the table. Hubby and I enjoy their bun bo hue too, and I'm not the biggest fan of it either. I haven't tried their pupus and rice and vermicelli bowls because I enjoy their pho that much. I did notice that the medium bowl is a bit on the small side that even someone with a small stomach like me can comfortably finish a bowl. I don't mind the smaller size when the pho broth is tasty. Quality over quantity! Restaurant is spacious enough, though if you sit at the bar, the AC will hit you directly. Seriously, Pho Waipahu is my top pick for pho in the area. They even have wagyu pho and ribs pho, so skip that Ribs and Broth place (pricey and not as flavorful to me)! read more

Stumbled upon this place after getting my mom's car serviced. This restaurant is in the same plaza as Savers. When we arrived, we sat immediately and there was no one else in the restaurant. We got serviced right away. I ordered the steak pho in large and I got a side of broth and side noodles for my son. They have 3 different sizes for pho which is medium, large, and extra large. The lady said the medium was pretty small, so I ordered the large and finished my whole bowl. The broth is so good and the rare steak was really tasty as well. We also got a side of tofu summer roll which was amazing. I definitely rank this as one of the top pho places, though I do wish they had sauces on the table for you instead of the pre-made sauce they give. Prices are comparable to other pho restaurants. Overall, if I'm in the area again this place is worth visiting. read more

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I left the restaurant sad... Because my favorite brisket pho is going to be 5,000+ miles away from home! My (picky) kids and I came here on a whim after being unable to decide what to eat for dinner. Figured there was enough of a variety that everyone could get what they wanted and be satisfied. We don't necessarily like eating out at dine-in restaurants but it was only a "fifteen minute" wait, so why not. *FIVE minutes later*... we were seated I did not expect to LOVE this place. By far my favorite pho (with brisket) I've ever had. And I've had PLENTY. We also ordered vegetarian spring rolls, summer rolls with bbq chicken, chicken pho, and lemongrass beef with rice. I must say the dressing for the salad and summer rolls, and the pickled radish and carrots were also delicious. I also noticed that they work hard, fast, and provide a quick turnaround in between clients. They provided ice water as soon as we were seated and the food came out quickly and piping hot. This restaurant is a must! read more

Pho Waipahu - Brisket pho - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

We ordered the spring roll vermicelli bowl, a pork Bahn mi and a medium pho with tendon, meatballs and beef. $80. Everything was okay having both positive and negative qualities. The spring rolls were thin consisting mainly of just the wrap with very little contents. The outside was crispy but the inside was chewy because the wrap was too thick to cook all the way through. The pho had a nice flavor but it was the most expensive we've ever had and was also smaller than we usually get. The size of the medium bowl was the same as most place's small or child size. The price was more than a large at other places and the meat was scarce and thin. Not a great value. The Bahn mi was just okay. Not a great barbecue flavor but comparable with other places we have tried Service was good at the start of the meal but the bill took ages to arrive. This place was okay. There are better choices on Oahu. We won't be back. read more

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We were hoping to love this pho restaurant since we live so close by but we're disappointed by our overall experience. The prices are high for the portions you get compared to other restaurant. I don't mind paying more if the food is good but the pho itself came out lacking in flavor, noodles over cooked and mushy, and soup strangely not even hot... what's even weirder is that they don't give you the sauce condiments on the table to mix yourself, instead they put hosin, siriacha and chili oil all mixed together in a small saucer so you have no control over what you'd actually like. Service was terrible. The two gentlemen working spent more time talking to each other rather than working. We waited forever to get seated, waited forever to order, had no water refill until the very end when we were already done eating, and waited forever to get someone's attention to ask for the check. The food however did come out quickly. Music playing was soooo loud and inappropriate with lots of swearing (not ideal when eating with a five year old). To end on a good note, the pork chops were very tasty. I would definitely come back again just for that but only as a takeout. read more

Came here cause it was cold pho weather. First timer but heard good stuff about them. Very clear place, fast service as I called ahead of time. Got a pho bowl, rice plate, and a Banh mi to full sample the menu. Everyone thing tasted good, but the pho and the extra noodles on the side were all short. What I mean by that is the noodles were short and seemed cut up to say. I never had that experience before. Would come back for their rice dishes and banh mi. But the pho I'll pass on. read more

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Happen to be at Waipahu for some errand today and decided to try Pho Waipahu. The inside setting reminds me of a ramen shop. Ordered the beef pho and is what was expected. The broth is a little on the sweeter side but its good. The noodle portion is less than their competitors in the area, so making them a little on the expensive side. read more

I had the combination pho. It was delicious. The broth was nice and rich. I loved all the veggies they provided. Service was great. I really appreciated how clean the restaurant was. It was a wonderful lunch and I can't wait to go again. read more

Pho Waipahu - Combination pho - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

To be fair, they have great coffee, and this would be the first time I felt the need to make a low star review. I love this restaurant because the pho is good the coffee is great, but today I decided to order the Chicken Pad Thai, and I guess I'm just a bit disappointed. For $17.95 I guess I was just hoping for more. Am I crazy? read more

Pho Waipahu - Chicken Pad Thai - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Ordered grilled pork with spring rolls on rice noodles, it was fresh, delicious and meaty! Ate so fast I didn't get a pic!

The pho was delicious and everything tasted fresh. It was a nice, clean, and quiet restaurant. It's a little slower first thing in the morning which makes it nice to enjoy your food & company. The only things I wasn't fond of are the sauces they bring to your table like the chili oil, sriracha, and Worcester sauce are all combined onto a dish. I came here alone & I asked the hostess for one please & he said "for one, ohh for take out" what's your name? I corrected him and said it's for one person to dine in. He said "oh, dine in for one person only. Are you sure? Really? wow okay," Which in return made me a little uncomfortable dining in there. But, nonetheless I still enjoyed my pho and I'd return. read more

Pho Waipahu - 10. Freshly Sliced Rare Steak & Brisket & Tendon - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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So we actually went to bistro and found that they were closed. Cried because I wanted pho since I was in the cold ac all day. Went to a few pho places around the area but used Yelp to find this spot. Fast & friendly customer service. Got greeted as soon as we opened the door and there was a few workers having lunch and they stopped eating just to help the other employees. Talk about team work. They always catch each others back! I got the beef stew Bo kho! Best one I've had so far!!! Will be back for more. Made my husband order the pho and it was pretty good. read more

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Pretty good pho. Not my favorite, but I was glad to have it since it is closer to my home.

The pho I ordered was really good. It was steak, brisket, and tendon. Plenty sides, like greens and bean sprouts. The broth was very tasty. But the tendons were hard to find! There were maybe 3 that looked like tendons, but they were about ¼-inch squares. Tendonettes. read more

Nothing hits like a big bowl of pho after a night of drinking. Pho Waipahu really delivered the perfect hangover cure. The best part of this all was the convenience- tons of parking, no wait time, and the food came out super quick! I always go for the combination pho, and here the pho comes in 3 sizes: medium, large, and extra large. Me and my boyfriend decided to share an extra large pho, and they were able to provide us with a small bowl for sharing. They give you a premix of sauces with chili oil, hoisin, and sriracha. I do wish they had all the different sauces on the table so we could make our own- mostly because I'm not a big fan of sriracha and we weren't able to put the sauce directly in our pho bowl. We also got an order of their shrimp summer rolls. You can tell that they pre-made it ahead of time, which is understandable but it was just a bit stale. We also got their bahn mi with BBQ - the bread was crunchy and paired perfectly when dipped in the pho. read more

Wait time was nonexistent. Walked in and seated right away. Placed our order and got our food shortly after. I got the combination and it hit the spot. I ended up getting a xl and shared with my gf and we both got full. We also got summer rolls as well as spring rolls and everyone enjoyed it. The kids got a chicken pho and they enjoyed their food as well. The restaurant was well lit unlike some other restaurants and service was quick. Nice meal to end the weekend. read more

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Ordered Pho and Bun Bo Hue and Vietnamese iced coffee. Pho was delicious. Fast service. Would come back again. read more

Pho Waipahu - Bun Bo hue - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Pho Tender meat, delicious broth!! Vietnamese Coffee yum!! excellent food and service. Really loved it all. Clean restrooms too. read more

Pho Waipahu - Pho Tai, spring rolls - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Great place for Pho. We also love the lemon beef salad which i havent seen at other places. Good food. Service is good. Contactless payment is nice. read more

We always order the beef pho. Super flavorful and always hits the spot. Highly recommend! read more

Pho Waipahu - Soup Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Pho Waipahu has been a go to for my husband and I. We usually always come here with a bunch of our friends after a night full of adult beverages LOL. I've tried other places around Waipahu area but pho Waipahu just hits home for us! It's kinda small inside but the staff makes it work if you have a big party. If you go around lunch time on weekends your probably going to wait a little bit to get in that's if you have a party bigger then 4. Which is understandable. My husband always gets the combo pho and I always get the brisket - *LARGE!! The broth is nice and clean everything you would expect from pho. It really doesn't need any enhancements honestly. so with that being said I just put the chili oil in mine to give it some spice and a ton of mint leaves because ya girl loves that stuff!!! lol A side that my husband and I always get is the spring rolls and the summer rolls, the spring rolls come out nice and fresh so just heads up they're nice and HOT!! The summer rolls are always good. Peanut sauce is bomb.com that I try to recreate it at home, I haven't gotten the right ratios yet if your wondering lol Another item that I seem to always get is their bahn mi!! The bbq pork bahn mi is amazing!! Nice toasted baguette with fresh ingredients!! So good that I turned my husband on to bahn mi sandwiches. I just appreciate that they toast the baguette so it has that nice crunch and did I mention that when you get it...it's nice and warm. Idk about yall but I'm such a bread girlie that I love the sound of nice crisp bread YUMMY!!! I definitely recommend stopping by if you haven't before. read more

I came here twice in a month because the pho was so good. The broth was so good, I almost finished it even though I was already full. Waipahu Pho is both delicious and near my house, so 5 stars! read more