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

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The food was amazing. Our server was very helpful with the menu and gave great suggestions. read more

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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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

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Amazing owners. A hidden jem. Best spring rolls on the Windward side. +Pho is definitely a go to for us as well. So many choices!!! And while you wait, there's a lot of little trinkets for you to peruse. Got my niece a really cute set of earrings and another niece some very cute slippers. Plus a pair for me lol. My favorite dish is the vermicelli with pork and spring rolls. I eat that every week to satisfy my cravings. No picture because we dig in too fast to want to take pics. But trust me, this place is amazing!! read more

Planet Pho - Super cute slippers for sale here as well as yummy food!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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

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Clean vibrant taste. Fresh meat, veggies, clean well prepared broth leaving a clean taste in the mouth. Each dish is an adventure in the finer points of Vietnamese food. Leaves one invigorated and satiated. The service is thoughtful, patient and caring giving the customer a welcomed feeling and making one return to savor other menu offerings. The tapioca and coconut dessert offering is not only tasty but leaves one's stomach feeling calm after a full meal. Their Vietnamese cold coffee is invigorating and not overpowering. This is a marked change of offerings from the previous owner. I would not have entered their doors if I wasn't informed that it was now under a new owner. They should put a sign out UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE FOOD VEGETARIAN OFFERINGS along with placing the information on their internet site. HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to Planet Pho for an honored fulfifilling offering of wonderfully prepared Vietnamese food. read more

Quick friendly service. The Chicken Pho was delicious. Free parking. I will definitely be back again!

One of my regular spots. #53 with pork with a shrimp summer roll is always filling and delicious! For a bit of a kick mix in some Sriracha with the peanut sauce before dipping the summer roll. UPDATE: Finally changed things up and got the Pho w/ Steak today, it was a wonderful medley of flavors. UPDATE2: B.B.Q Pork Sandwich with some added oyster sauce and Sriracha - awesome. Friendly and helpful service. The sauce combos above were thanks to the owners suggestion. Also, the AC feels great on hot days. read more

I've enjoyed this restaurant food for many years. If it's not busy, parking is easy. Food always taste good employees always friendly. Pricing is decent for the amount of food you get. The only thing I would change is that it seems not as clean as I would like. Could use a deep scrub in there. read more

Great food! Ordered the lemon grass chicken banh mi, bbq pork banh mi and chicken summer rolls and it was so good!! Highly recommend. Extremely great customer service, very kind and patient. Will be coming back to this place! read more

Great food Great service Big plates Good prices 5 stars definitely recommend good place to go eat good healthy food in Kailua read more

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

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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

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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

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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

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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

Planet Pho - Counter with jewelry - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Yummy Pho! If you are looking for authentic vietnamese cuisine , come here! Waiter was sweet and ambiance was clean and calm!

My family got takeout for the first time from Planet Pho when our favorite, Saigon Noodle House, was closed. The food simply did not taste good, I'm sorry there were six of us and no one was happy with their meal. read more

My go-to place for Pho in Kailua. see pics of updated menu and pricing. Great for take-out or eating in. read more

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Shockingly expensive for minimally acceptable food. I made the mistake of ordering by phone without checking prices. When I picked up the food at noon, their dining area was empty. Now I know why. This is the time I've ever left a two star review on yelp. But I feel it is appropriate. read more

The service was poor , the food was very poor , told the lady have the beef outside the soup when I order and she didn't do it . The broth was no taste , over charge of my meal . For a regular pho she charge $24 , which most expensive in Oahu . A regular drip Vietnamese coffee they charge me $7.34 , more than Starbucks ice coffee . It was unreal poor experience at this vietVietnamese restaurant read more

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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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

Planet Pho - Pho with Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Got 2 Chicken Pho take out . Shocked to see bill of $43. Was it worth it ? Broth was clear and tasty but the chicken was so dry I didn't eat it , too many noodles that pretty much absorbed almost all the broth. Adequate accompaniments and sauces. Nobody in the place, needs a makeover to make it less dingy and more welcoming. The lady was very nice at the counter . read more

Holy moly, I tried Plant Phos Beef Stew with Rice Noodle and bahhh it was out of this world. Whoever came up with adding noodles to beef stew must be an Alien. The beef in the stew was tender, perfect amount of veggies, not too greasy, came with the load of noodle. Aunty working knew the food was fire cause she gave me extra napkins to wipe off the slurps that was splashing everywhere. The inside of the place was too green for me, but I get it cause green is the color of aliens. I'll be coming back to mop and slop more of that beef stew noodle. Shoots read more

Brisket and tendon Pho was adequate, lacking quantity of protein. Fresh basil, lemon wedge, sprouts and 2 slices of jalapeño were given sparingly. Lots of noodles which overwhelmed the bowl. All of this along with a hefty price hike! Beware, there is a prepared speech which the owner is ready to spew. It's an understatement of post pandemic issues. We understand it but with a lack of ambiance or service it's just takeout. read more

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

Planet Pho - Gift shop inside the restaurant. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Scammers! Their website lists way lower prices but charges $23 per bowl when you arrive at the restaurant. The owner will feel out whether or not you're a chum and either make you order $23 bowl or offer $14 bowl if she believes you'll leave. She writes the $14 option in a small note and whispers it to you so the other customers won't hear that she's offering $14 bowl. Typical scammer tactics. She then rushes the people into ordering so you can't back out. The $14 bowl is TINY TINY TINY. This place really plays games with customers. Really dirty interior and dirty business practices too. No one should go here. 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

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Will not recommend! Run down, not clean and pricey, the pho combination was 23 bucks with hardly meat in it and the soup was fatty, circle of fats floating, they added the sprouts and basil in the soup, supposed to be in the side. No saucer offered for the hoisin and Sriracha sauce.I did not drink their water after spotting the kitchen when we get into the door, gross! read more

I've had a great meal both times I've been in. Very good service, nice people. I had a Banh Mi. It was delicious. I'll be back soon.

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

Planet Pho - I was shookt with the prices omg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

was craving a Vietnamese iced coffee today so found this place in Kailua, decided to try it out. $7 for the drink. Took one sip, and tossed it in the trash. Tasted like an instant coffee with tons of sweetener. read more

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

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The food was amazing and super fresh. The green papaya and shrimp salad was delicious. I also had the Pho had the beef pho soup. The broth was a ten! Highly recommend. read more

Over priced food , bad quality food , and dingy ambiance. The server was very pushy and continuously tried to get us to purchase more expensive food/drink items, told my husband to finish his pho broth, and then said " round up your total so it's a easy even number to remember " I don't usually write reviews but this was NEEDED read more

Amazing food and great service. Had Bahn Mi & Pho and both were very tasty. Bahn Mi bread was super fresh. We asked for additional fresh jalapeños and she brought out a cupful! The woman running the place is awesome. She rolls out your food on a little cart! Yum! read more

This was my first time at Planet Pho and I only have good things to say. We ordered the Summer Rolls and #28 Pho. The summer rolls off the bat were so fresh and delicious but were also thick and had a good amount of filling inside. it came with 2 rolls which were cut up into 4 and included a side of peanut sauce which I still cannot get over. The Beef pho I ordered came with fat beef brisket, rare steak, and one other meat. Not only did it come less than 10 minutes after ordering, but the pho bowl itself was huge and the broth was filled to practically the brim of the bowl. The service was amazing, the food was outstanding and I am definitely coming back for more! read more

This is hands down the best pho in Kailua! You have to give this place a try or you're missing out big time. This is a little mom and pop shop who just makes simple, wholesome food. The lady who runs this place is the sweetest person ever, and it is great having a conversation with her every time I eat here. I love the vibe of this restaurant, very down to earth. Amazing food, great service. All around one of my favorite spots to eat at all the time. read more

Fresh food, great service, awesome location. If you're looking for something good for a rainy day this is the place to get it. I find that good pho is so good especially when I'm not feeling the best. read more