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We were about to leave after flipping the menu and saw that most items were over $20. The only category that was less than $20 was bahn mi sandwiches. What? This restaurant is dark, run-down and not that clean tbh and they charge over $20 for a bowl of pho?! I guess the staff saw our doubt. At that time she came up to us and said they have small size Pho for $14. Hmmm ok so why wasn't it on the menu?! Anyway we stayed and ordered a regular pho, a small pho and a vermicelli. The portion of the food was humongous, way too much for 1 person. I'd rather have a smaller portion and pay a reasonable price. The food was not bad. The iced coffee tasted weird. It did not taste like Vietnamese coffee that I usually have. And they charge you $7 for that...smh...
Very pricey But they do give a lot of food for your money They have 2 sizes of pho, large & small. The small looks so cute next to the regular sized large. Ive been getting the chicken curry with french bread every time i go. Hard to find vietnamese pho places that still actually have curry on the menu, let alone actually serve it with the bread and not just rice or noodles. Curry is on the blander side, not very coconut milk tasting or curry tasting. And its not spicy. Also the first restaurant ive been to where theres no potatos or giant carrots in it. They do sliced carrots, broccoli, and cabbage, with tons of chicken. It also comes out EFFING HOT so i use the bread plate to take everything out to let it cool down, or you will keep burning your mouth even at the end. French bread is also really good. Crispy crust and soft inside. The one lady (probably owner) is a little scattered but shes really nice.
The food was amazing. Our server was very helpful with the menu and gave great suggestions.
My last visit was a bit disappointing unfortunately. Felt somewhat responsible, since I recommended Planet Pho to my two dining partners, who were underimpressed with their menu choices. Hopefully this was an aberration.
Ordered crispy noodles with chicken and the noodles had mold. Went back and lady at register said she can make another one...seriously! No, thank you! I'll go somewhere else.
It's painful when you have to write a review that had you walk out not wanting to go back anytime soon. How painful do you ask? You need to re-live that horrible experience again when writing this Yelp review. Some friends and I met up for an early celebration to the weekend. I drove from town to Kailua and try new establishments. On our very last fourth food stop, a friend suggested we come to Planet Pho (PP), a Vietnamese/Thai restaurant located just across the street from Walgreens on Oneawa Street. My dining experience at PP was so bad that I don't know where to start. First of all, absolutely poor service. Our server played the role of that middle-aged Asian women barking at customers left and right so well. English clearly wasn't her first language so she came on strong and very curt. 3 of us ordered food and was delivered only 2 napkins. My banh mi was served as a whole sandwich. I needed a knife to cut it in half to prevent the fillings in the generously stuffed sandwich from oozing all over the plate. I asked our waitress for a knife THREE TIMES but only to strike out. Luckily, Auntie (Nadine C.) had a knife in her bag and she lent it to me. Please don't ask me why does she had a knife in her bag. And to set the record straight, most of the friends I hang around with don't carry knives when we go out.....to my knowledge, that is. I found PP to have a very unpleasant ambience. Very dingy. Poor lighting - - very dark. The restaurant lacked a bright atmosphere to welcome customers. Definitely not inviting. This is a restaurant but near the entrance you'll see a large display of costume jewelry and souvenirs. For the food, on the positive note it was a good-sized banh mi sandwich stuffed generously with lemongrass chicken and fresh veggies. After cutting it in half so it was easier to grab and eat, I wasn't impressed with the taste after first bite. You clearly could taste excessive use of MSG. The lemongrass chicken had a cornstarch slurry used to thicken it up. The filling looked substantial but you're basically eating thickened gravy with chunks of chicken and grilled onions. In observing what my friends ordered, they both had vermicelli noodles topped with chopped spring rolls and BBQ pork. The bbq pork and shrimp didn't look like it was cooked on charcoal at all. Seemed like it was baked in the oven - no evidence of charred marks. When glancing at the menu, the prices here at PP seem reasonable but after witnessing and experiencing what I ate, you get what you pay for. They did have quite a few patrons who came while we were there. They appeared to be in the military and seemed to tolerate the subpar customer service and mediocre food. As a townie, I do not see any value in driving to Kailua just to dine here at PP. Better off to eat at much better Vietnamese/Thai restaurants in the town area.
Vietnamese cuisine in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii... My friends and I were on a foodie outing on the Windward side of the island. Planet Pho was recommended, so, we went to check it out... Located in the corner of a two story building with Frost and a tattoo shop on the ground level, Planet Pho is a cozy hole-in-the-wall shop which sells costume jewelry and Hawaiian souvenirs - besides Vietnamese cuisine. Service could be improved and I felt bad for the lone woman taking orders, delivering meals to the tables, and being cashier, too. For example, my friend wanted a knife to cut his sandwich. As he was asking for the third time, I offered him the knife that I just so happened to have in my bag... LOL! I told him, "I bet I can be faster than that woman!" ...and I was! Haha! I got my favorite dish: grilled pork and spring rolls on vermicelli. It has everything: fresh veggies, fried food, a grilled item, and boiled noodles! I like variety! However, I've tasted better - maybe I needed more sauce - and the pork wasn't the most tender. Hmmm... Spring rolls were just okay. Well, it cured the hunger pains and kept me full for a while! Thanks to Chris and Paul for a wonderful experience!
First time at this Kailua eatery. On entering the the restaurant I thought I was at the wrong place. Jewelry hanging on display racks. The service was friendly and got my order of Pad thai noodles with chicken in short order. Having eaten pad thai at many different places their pad thai was a let down for me. The noodles they used was different and the sauce didn't turn me on. The potion size was large. Ill try something different next time. Stay safe.
A friend and I ate here for the first time today. The lady who served us was very friendly and kind. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp noodle dish with a side of Pho broth, and my friend ordered one of the Beef Pho dishes. Both were incredible! The Pho was complex with layers of spices and aromatics. The Spicy Shrimp had great flavor as well without being too spicy. The addition of fresh mint leaves complimented the dish nicely. We also enjoyed the egg rolls. We tried the iced Thai Tea and iced Thai Coffee, both made in house, and they were delicious! I would return for the drinks alone. All in all, we had a great experience.
3 months ago
Located in a nice, secure parking lot on Oneawa Street. This little gem is tucked away in the corner next to a barber shop amd Frost Froyo. Free parking for 2 hours while you are shopping and eating, is amazing. Greeted sweetly by my sever who promptly took my order and had me choose a seat. She was very kind, well put together, and had amazing vibes. After ordering the food only took about 10mins to reach me. The side order of imperial rolls came out first. And they were hot, crispy, and just Perfection in a roll. Moments later my main entree came. The BBQ pork on vermicelli woth 2 imperial rolls and all the radish and fixings as seen in my photos. They have chili crisp sauce and other condiments on the table. I settled in and enjoyed my feast in the cool a/c. Soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. I felt appreciated and welcome whike dining. Which is often missed at some places. I would definitely recommend this as a stop for before the beach or just when u are craving these rolls. Mahalo Plaent Pho!! I will be back soon. read more
1 month ago
Stopped here after a beach day & it's a solid 10/10 we had the fried rice and chicken pho & bun bo hue read more
2 months ago
My favorite pho spot, the pho is so good, I love the Vietnamese coffee and the service is always great, I love it there. read more
2 years ago
We were about to leave after flipping the menu and saw that most items were over $20. The only category that was less than $20 was bahn mi sandwiches. What? This restaurant is dark, run-down and not that clean tbh and they charge over $20 for a bowl of pho?! I guess the staff saw our doubt. At that time she came up to us and said they have small size Pho for $14. Hmmm ok so why wasn't it on the menu?! Anyway we stayed and ordered a regular pho, a small pho and a vermicelli. The portion of the food was humongous, way too much for 1 person. I'd rather have a smaller portion and pay a reasonable price. The food was not bad. The iced coffee tasted weird. It did not taste like Vietnamese coffee that I usually have. And they charge you $7 for that...smh... read more
3 months ago
2 months ago
Very pricey But they do give a lot of food for your money They have 2 sizes of pho, large & small. The small looks so cute next to the regular sized large. Ive been getting the chicken curry with french bread every time i go. Hard to find vietnamese pho places that still actually have curry on the menu, let alone actually serve it with the bread and not just rice or noodles. Curry is on the blander side, not very coconut milk tasting or curry tasting. And its not spicy. Also the first restaurant ive been to where theres no potatos or giant carrots in it. They do sliced carrots, broccoli, and cabbage, with tons of chicken. It also comes out EFFING HOT so i use the bread plate to take everything out to let it cool down, or you will keep burning your mouth even at the end. French bread is also really good. Crispy crust and soft inside. The one lady (probably owner) is a little scattered but shes really nice. read more
2 years ago
The food was amazing. Our server was very helpful with the menu and gave great suggestions. read more
My last visit was a bit disappointing unfortunately. Felt somewhat responsible, since I recommended Planet Pho to my two dining partners, who were underimpressed with their menu choices. Hopefully this was an aberration. read more
2 years ago
Ordered crispy noodles with chicken and the noodles had mold. Went back and lady at register said she can make another one...seriously! No, thank you! I'll go somewhere else. read more
10 months ago
It's painful when you have to write a review that had you walk out not wanting to go back anytime soon. How painful do you ask? You need to re-live that horrible experience again when writing this Yelp review. Some friends and I met up for an early celebration to the weekend. I drove from town to Kailua and try new establishments. On our very last fourth food stop, a friend suggested we come to Planet Pho (PP), a Vietnamese/Thai restaurant located just across the street from Walgreens on Oneawa Street. My dining experience at PP was so bad that I don't know where to start. First of all, absolutely poor service. Our server played the role of that middle-aged Asian women barking at customers left and right so well. English clearly wasn't her first language so she came on strong and very curt. 3 of us ordered food and was delivered only 2 napkins. My banh mi was served as a whole sandwich. I needed a knife to cut it in half to prevent the fillings in the generously stuffed sandwich from oozing all over the plate. I asked our waitress for a knife THREE TIMES but only to strike out. Luckily, Auntie (Nadine C.) had a knife in her bag and she lent it to me. Please don't ask me why does she had a knife in her bag. And to set the record straight, most of the friends I hang around with don't carry knives when we go out.....to my knowledge, that is. I found PP to have a very unpleasant ambience. Very dingy. Poor lighting - - very dark. The restaurant lacked a bright atmosphere to welcome customers. Definitely not inviting. This is a restaurant but near the entrance you'll see a large display of costume jewelry and souvenirs. For the food, on the positive note it was a good-sized banh mi sandwich stuffed generously with lemongrass chicken and fresh veggies. After cutting it in half so it was easier to grab and eat, I wasn't impressed with the taste after first bite. You clearly could taste excessive use of MSG. The lemongrass chicken had a cornstarch slurry used to thicken it up. The filling looked substantial but you're basically eating thickened gravy with chunks of chicken and grilled onions. In observing what my friends ordered, they both had vermicelli noodles topped with chopped spring rolls and BBQ pork. The bbq pork and shrimp didn't look like it was cooked on charcoal at all. Seemed like it was baked in the oven - no evidence of charred marks. When glancing at the menu, the prices here at PP seem reasonable but after witnessing and experiencing what I ate, you get what you pay for. They did have quite a few patrons who came while we were there. They appeared to be in the military and seemed to tolerate the subpar customer service and mediocre food. As a townie, I do not see any value in driving to Kailua just to dine here at PP. Better off to eat at much better Vietnamese/Thai restaurants in the town area. read more
Vietnamese cuisine in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii... My friends and I were on a foodie outing on the Windward side of the island. Planet Pho was recommended, so, we went to check it out... Located in the corner of a two story building with Frost and a tattoo shop on the ground level, Planet Pho is a cozy hole-in-the-wall shop which sells costume jewelry and Hawaiian souvenirs - besides Vietnamese cuisine. Service could be improved and I felt bad for the lone woman taking orders, delivering meals to the tables, and being cashier, too. For example, my friend wanted a knife to cut his sandwich. As he was asking for the third time, I offered him the knife that I just so happened to have in my bag... LOL! I told him, "I bet I can be faster than that woman!" ...and I was! Haha! I got my favorite dish: grilled pork and spring rolls on vermicelli. It has everything: fresh veggies, fried food, a grilled item, and boiled noodles! I like variety! However, I've tasted better - maybe I needed more sauce - and the pork wasn't the most tender. Hmmm... Spring rolls were just okay. Well, it cured the hunger pains and kept me full for a while! Thanks to Chris and Paul for a wonderful experience! read more
5 years ago
First time at this Kailua eatery. On entering the the restaurant I thought I was at the wrong place. Jewelry hanging on display racks. The service was friendly and got my order of Pad thai noodles with chicken in short order. Having eaten pad thai at many different places their pad thai was a let down for me. The noodles they used was different and the sauce didn't turn me on. The potion size was large. Ill try something different next time. Stay safe. read more
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A friend and I ate here for the first time today. The lady who served us was very friendly and kind. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp noodle dish with a side of Pho broth, and my friend ordered one of the Beef Pho dishes. Both were incredible! The Pho was complex with layers of spices and aromatics. The Spicy Shrimp had great flavor as well without being too spicy. The addition of fresh mint leaves complimented the dish nicely. We also enjoyed the egg rolls. We tried the iced Thai Tea and iced Thai Coffee, both made in house, and they were delicious! I would return for the drinks alone. All in all, we had a great experience. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
My go-to place for Pho in Kailua. see pics of updated menu and pricing. Great for take-out or eating in. read more
3 years ago
Egg Rolls 10/10 If you liked the egg rolls from Cafe Anasia between 2000-2010, then Planet Pho is your spot to get the same, if not better taste. Planet Pho's egg rolls are crispy with a generous portion of minced pork and glass noodles. The nuoc mam sauce is heavy on the vinegar, which I like. The curry is thin with a heavy taste of cinnamon. The ban mi bread is fresh and soft. I needed to throw it in the toaster to satisfy my tastes. The vermicelli was made fresh and served warm. No peanuts were present, which I missed. The pork had good taste, but didn't have the char I am used to. Overall, Planet Pho is a pricey spot , but well worth it for the quality of food and service. read more
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This establishment is located in the corner of a small shopping center. Unless you've hear of or looked this place up, you'd never know this was here. The establishment has tons of handmade art. From small wall pieces to a full on handmade jewelry table I'm sure you can find something you like. Pho broth tasted a little sweet. Broth is clear and taste was there. Everything from the tendon to the raw brisket was perfect. The summer rolls, made like every other Vietnamese restaurant. Nothing really stood out. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Ordered the large steak pho, this is my fav place windward side for pho and I've been coming here since the previous owner owned it. The owner is very kind, service is always quick and the a/c is always dialed perfectly, the vibe is totally Hawaii. I see some reviews about high prices....I'd buy this bowl of pho for $5 more! Rents are high in Kailua and the cost of food is also higher plus their cooking and preparing. If you're a regular you know it's always just her and the cook working...this isn't a food truck. This is a mom and pop kinda nothing, corporate about it. I love to support local and also small business. Also, prices are different than what's seen on the website as it can't be updated that's never been hidden whenever I've called for pick up. Calling someone a scammer affects one's business... I don't know what's hard to understand about a small pho bowl being $14. And a large $22.-$23 Whether it's written down or not. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed!!! read more
This is my second time here in two weeks. One of our favorite palaces to eat in Kailua! I love #53 crispy spring rolls and bbq pork on vermicelli noodles. It's so delicious! The pork is so tasty and the spring rolls fresh and crispy. This is a cute little place with friendly service and large menu. We will be back! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
We came here after a hike and it was the best decision ever. I got the eggroll noodle bowl and my boyfriend got the pho dac biet. They were both absolutely delicious- pho is especially healing after a long day. We stayed for in door dining but saw that people mostly did takeout. The inside decor is super cute and the owner is so friendly. You can tell they put a lot of care and effort into the food, come drop by and support a local business! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Their pho that costs twenty three dollars in a regular bowl is not worth it. The Air conditioner is not working as well. Kinda hot when we dine over there. read more
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43 Oneawa St
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