My husband and I come to this restaurant quite often. The man who is always working knows my order. I see regulars come in every week as we do. The food comes out very fast even when they are busy! Service is great, he fills the water up when it often. He does not talk a lot, if you need something it doesn't hurt to ask. The pho is good, I like the soup here. The portion of noodles is generous as well. They have all the sauces for the pho and their bean sprouts are pretty fresh. My husband gets the lemon grass spicy chicken. He says it is not spicy. It comes with a big scoop of rice as well as a side of salad with dressing. It also comes with a small side of sweet sauce. Not exactly sure what it's for. The price is decent. Not too expensive. Our bill usually comes out to about $10-$22. Over all my husband and I like this place a lot. It saves time from driving into town and dealing with the traffic. Because they are a family owned business they do close early some days if they are slow. read more

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My hubs and I go here almost every Friday. Great pho, apps, and especially that lemongrass chicken banh mi. It's reasonably priced too. My only constructive criticism is that sometimes the owner is pretty loudly listening to music or YouTube while we are there and is a little slow on drink refills. Not a horrible thing, just causes a bit of a dip on the service side. We will always be patrons! read more

We were craving Vietnamese food and stumbled upon this place and it was AMAZING. Food was delicious and on top of that, the lady serving us was so nice and sweet. Seemed like a cute family establishment and think it deserves more attention and recognition. If we are in Kailua again, will definitely return :) read more

Planet Pho - BBQ Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

They are OPEN for limited Dine-In Great Vietnamese Food Come get Ono Grindz Pho, rolls, satay is Yummy! read more

Planet Pho - Pho "liscious" - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I agree with the other reviews - dingy atmosphere makes me question how clean the kitchen/prep area is for food. Food was overpriced and the chicken in the Pho Ga was very dry. Hope I don't get food poisoning from this dining experience . read more

I love the combo Pho! The portions are huge and the service is very fast and courteous.

Our first time to try. We were excited as we heard good comments on their Pho. I ordered the chicken pho. Sadly the chicken was so dry I picked it all out and couldn't eat it as I was choking on it was so dry. My husband ordered the brisket pho which was good. We had the spring rolls. Those were tasty. Our waitstaff looked at my dry chicken but didn't do anything about compensation for it. Our meal was $70 for two soups and spring rolls. :/ read more

Its located in a tiny strip mall, so it's a little hard to find from the street. We walked over, but from what I could see parking would be an issue. Place wasn't very crowded but from what I overheard when someone came to pick up their order that's unusual. Then again it's the weekend before Christmas so people were probably out shopping. We all had the pho with rare steak. It came out quickly and was very tasty. Just what I was looking for on a rainy day. The fried spring rolls were nice and hot and crispy. You'd expect service to be a little better since we were the only ones in the place, but we were never checked on, nor was water refilled. We also had to go and find the server to pay our bill. Overall pretty good place for some pho. read more

Planet Pho - Number 24 - pho with rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Wonderful food with huge portions at a very reasonable price. They've got a wide array of options, from Vietnamese to Thai to Hawaiian plate lunch/dinners. All delicious - highly recommend shrimp and steak as well as the tossed filet. Their egg rolls are perfect and you definitely need to try the banana lumpia for dessert! Yum! read more

You won't be disappointed-super good iced coffee, nice and fresh summer rolls. Pho is really good and spring rolls are fresh and hot. Service is great. Place is pretty clean. Parking is limited. read more

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If you like home-cooked food, and you miss your mom's kitchen this is definitely the place for you not only is the food amazing and the pho just delicious along with anything else we've ever ordered (including the smoothies) The lady who runs the shop. Reminds me of a mom always telling you what's good for you And what will make you stronger and I personally just love that vibe. She's one of a kind for sure and we will come as many times as we can. We always leave so full and happy. read more

My wife had the pho. Amazing flavor. I got the port sandwich and it taste Soo good! Definitely recommend coming here. Visiting from socal and glad we found this tiny spot. Perfect hole in the wall with the best tasting food. read more

Planet Pho - BBQ pork ban mih ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I love pho! Will drive distances/take an hour train ride/ or even walk miles for pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). Planet Pho is located in a small plaza a few shops down from Frost. It's kinda tucked in the corner. If you're driving by it's easy to miss. I lived a few blocks away and didn't know this place existed until a few days ago. Parking is limited. I arrived around noon. One other person dining at the time. Even with the huge windows it's a little dim. Clean area. Not much of a welcome but asked to sit anywhere. Ordered 1) Spring Rolls appetizers 2) 31 Pho Meat Combo. Comes with Rare steak, well done flank, brisket, tendon and beef ball. The Pho arrived first. I enjoyed the various choices of meat and generous sized portion noodles. The broth was ok. Could be stronger. The spring rolls were delicious. Comes with lettuce, noodles and a sweet chili sauce. Didn't like that it arrived when I was almost done with the pho. The food was good but other factors left me underwhelmed. Three stars. read more

Planet Pho - Large bowl of pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

First time here since Saigon noodle house was on vacation and daughter wanted Pho. My Normal bill for chicken pho and 3 pieces of egg rolls is no more then $20, gave her $25 to grab her food. She comes out and says it's $27.44! Holy smokes, I ordered 1 chicken pho and 2 pieces of egg rolls. Thought for sure there was an error so went in to check the menu, prices on the menu plastered to the window were whited out, so walked in and asked. She said prices went up, $21.50 for chicken pho! Pho was similar to Saigon noodle house but prices were way too expensive ! read more

Really good food, everything tasted super fresh. It wasn't busy. The waitstaff was attentive. read more

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I was very happy with my number 52 and honestly I will go back again in a heartbeat and for me it'll be a lot easier because now I know where to park and how to walk over! So what make this place not get five stars based on the food! the chicken was cooked perfectly. The cold vermicelli noodles were perfect! The meal came with everything that would typically come in the spring roll. Including some delicious perfectly cooked spring rolls! delicious!!! This was probably one of the best things I've had since I've been here on the island. Unfortunately the service was sub par:( The waitress was nice enough and our food came out in a timely manner. However we were not checked on and our water was never refilled. The restaurant also seemed a bit dark there was a TV that seem to work perfect but was not turned on. I will be back hopefully they can tighten these things up! read more

came here for the first time the other day to order take out. the interior is pretty crazy if you're picky about how restaurants look. we ordered a chicken and a veggie banh mis sandwiches and beef pho. the owner was kind of pushy about a tip but the food was really good. read more

Food and service was very mediocre. Aunty was complaining about how she works everyday, how expensive her rent was and pushed for a tip. Won't be back, ever. read more

Total mixed bag not worth the prices. Pho broth is excellent, comes with piles of rice noodles but little else. Banh mi was worse than mediocre: few pickled vegetables, iceberg lettuce, no cilantro; lots of basil instead. Kind of weird. Then you're pestered to pay with cash to avoid the credit card fee. If you choose a card they want to know if you will leave a tip, for takeout. read more

NAH..I'm on that "see something say something"vibe. Granted the last 2 visits we've come, our order has been correct but in February, our food took an hour to come out.. actually everyone's food took a minimum hour to come out! this poor guy working for Bitesquad had to wait over an hour to retrieve his order which from the sounds of it backed up every other order he had that night. No explanation, No apology.. a lot of people walked out.. for some reason we stayed. The lady kept blaming the Chef. This past week, we decided to eat pho even though it's been hot af. There was only 2 tables! us and this local couple that walked in a few minutes after. Homegirl butchered their order!! When I saw butchered. If i were them i would have just left and went anywhere else. Again, our order came out super fast so we were already eating. The guy ordered a pho MEAT OUTSIDE.. when his food came, loandbehold the meat is inside. he brought it up and again the lady blamed the cook. Didn't offer to fix it until finally she caved and brought him extra meat on the side. The girl ordered Mango curry? guess what came out?? Pineapple Curry.. like what in all of eff lol and her excuse.. "OH No more mango" What does that even mean lol 1st! it's summer and the height of mango season and 2nd.. if you don't have any Mangos why is it on the menu or why wouldn't you tell them it's not available!! We felt so bad for them! She was completely rude.. They handled it quite well by still offering to pay for it. With everything under the Sun closing due to covid.. one would think you would be thankful to having any kind of customers, but sadly service here is lacking. Just go to Saigon in Enchanted Lakes. Our mistake. read more

Great and fast service. Food is a little pricey but worth it, it was very good. The lady was very sweet/welcoming (Owner?) and we definitely will be coming back read more

Combo pho with fatty marrow broth on the side. Hands down best pho. Michelin star take out. Trust me. It's not to be missed. Thank me later. read more

Planet Pho - Combination pho with marrow broth extra - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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very friendly service and great tasting, quality food. the pho broth has got to be one of my faves, and the owner, Linda, went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. we ordered a beef pho to share, and they had kindly split it for us and the serving size was still enough to get both of us full. the space is clean and cool. read more

My favorite place to get Pho in Kailua. Large portion and so tasty!! The owner lady is always nice. Mahalo! read more

The lady that runs this restaurant does her best to her ability to accommodate everyone during peak hours and non peak hours. I've never have had an issue going here in the past three years. Food is delicious (That's why i'm here is for the food) and is my wife and I's few places we love to eat at. Rare Steak Pho and Spring Rolls here are delicious! read more

Fast friendly and delicious! The oxtail is soft fatty goodness. Left stuffed and happy! read more

Best pho on island. Ask for "marrow fatty broth" it's $3 extra and worth it. Next level. Nothing compares. read more

Planet Pho - Combo pho with marrow broth and beef ball pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Ridiculously overpriced! We just paid 45$ for two VEGGIE/tofu phos....no meat, just veggies with 3 slices of tofu. And it was TO-GO. I thought I read the bill wrong but no...They even asked if we wanted to add a tip at pick-up.... This place has continued to increase their prices over the past couple years and now it's not worth going. We'll be finding a new, more reasonably priced, pho restaurant. read more

Gotten take out multiple times. Always great. Love the sandwiches and pho dipping soup.

This is my favorite place for pho in kailua. Actually, everyting is delocious. Great food. Great service. Especially when you're not feeling well and want some soup. It certainly hits the spot. A definite recommend if you're in the area read more

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Super nice business owners :) my friend and I ordered the raw beef pho (#24 on their menu I believe) and the spring rolls. The broth and beef were fantastic, and the spring rolls were super crunchy. Definitely will be returning. read more

Planet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This is our go-to for pho!!! Veggie pho with beef broth is what we order most, but everything we've had here is delicious! Sometimes I order a green papaya salad to have for lunch at work the next day and it's always so fresh and delicious! Definitely a must if you like a little spice in your life. We usually order for takeout and are always met with a friendly smile and lots of appreciation. They seem to be making it through the pandemic and I'm so glad for that! Food is always fresh and cooked to perfection! The banana springrolls are a must too! read more

Love this little mom and pop place. Food is delicious, service is kind and quick. Family favorites are Veggie Pho, Kalbi, BBQ Pork, and Summer rolls...yummm read more

The food is ok but the place is an unsightly mess. We brought visitors from Canada and it was a tad late on a Sunday afternoon, so our options were limited. We noted good ratings on Yelp so figured it would be worth a try. The place left me with a bad feeling regarding their sanitary conditions. To start, the place is cluttered with items for sale near the entrance and cash register. This is a bit of a turn off but I can go with the flow. The clutter continues at the table. There is a lot on the table when you arrive: soup spoons, sauces, napkins, chopsticks, etc. I suppose that helps the waitress so she doesn't actually have to bring these things to you when you need them. But as I say that, I feel bad because while I really dislike a crowded table - especially with things I didn't ask for - the waitress was really sweet. Perhaps she needs for all items you might possibly need to already be on the table? She was alone as far as I could tell, so maybe. Still, these items sit there and get touched by loads of people and I just prefer for my utensils and things to come to me clean from the kitchen. Which brings me to the kitchen. The bathrooms are located in the back of the kitchen. You need to exit the restaurant and hook a right into the outside entrance to the back. You then look around for the bathroom and in doing so notice a mess. I was mortified because while the bathroom itself was ok, the back kitchen area leading to it was not encouraging and I know my visiting friend is freaked by such things. I kept hoping she would not need to go to the bathroom before she had her food or it would have been all over. Luckily, she ate first and used the bathroom after. The waitress (owner?) was really kind and sweet and she did a good job. I ordered the vegetarian pho and thought it was decent. Nothing amazing, but the broth was nice and I cannot complain. But I know I can get good pho in many other places whose clutter and cleanliness does not bother me. Would generally speak more about other things but I feel I would never return here due to the conditions I don't feel are up to par. I will leave it at that. read more

The pho broth here is delicious and full of flavor. The service is great too. Their rice plates have small portions though, I would recommend an appetizer if eating a rice plate. read more

This review is long overdue. I use to frequent this place with someone close to me. At the time, we were both vegetarian/vegan and ordered exactly the same thing every time we went.. Vegetarian spring rolls.. tofu pho with veggie​ broth. One night we went in, placed our order. This particular night our spring rolls smelled and tasted funny, so we immediately spit it out. We called the young girl over (she was maybe 16/17 years old and she was always super sweet and helpful to us) and told her that there was meat in our spring rolls. She apologized and brought (who I assume was her mother/the chef) and the mom basically tried to tell us that it wasn't meat, that it was tofu. We are not dumb, we know what meat looks, smells and tastes like. We told her we know that its meat and she literally stood there and pleaded and swore to god in front of us that it was tofu. The daughter knew that it was meat also and was tugging at her moms shirt telling her mom (no, mom please just accept it.. it's meat.. mom please just stop) and the mom was trying to hush her. This infuriated us even more because she was trying to cover it up. We understand mistakes happen so if she had apologized and removed it from our bill and accepted the fault.. MAYBE we would have given this place another shot but being customers who came here on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for more than a year... it left a bad taste in our mouth (literally and metaphorically). We were both 110% turned off from this place. We are not upset with the kind girl at the register.. we are upset the chef would try to pass off meat as tofu to non-meat eaters. She tried to lie so hard just so she wouldn't have to be "wrong" or own up to the mistake. Overall, I was disappointed​, hurt and felt like this business​​s owed us a HUGE apology which never happened. I will never recommend​ this place to anyone for any reason. And I will never return. I hope this review sheds some light on what kind of behavior you support when you eat at this place. No honor​, no respect, no integrity. read more

Since the owner changed a few years ago, I've come to really love this place as a true neighborhood gem. Linda is a single mom who works tirelessly to keep this place yummy and personable. I dine here on an average one to two times a week for lunch, since it's location is so convenient, right in the heart of Kailua town. The service is extremely fast despite the fact that Linda buses and serves by herself. She knows my order as soon as I walk in and she delivers piping hot, delicious pho broth, which is money. She also always serves a generous helping of basil, bean sprouts and jalapenos, which I often substitute for noodles to make it extra healthy. The meat quality is excellent, a various assortment of thinly sliced raw beef and tendons for the combination pho. The interior is homey and I feel comfortable here--like I'm eating at someone's shop that sells knickknacks. Linda told me that she used to sell souvenirs at swap meets and she continues to sell them in her restaurant. Bottomline, it is a wonderful, unpretentious neighborhood staple for high quality pho. read more

Planet Pho - Combination pho without noodles--one of the healthiest foods around and lost Covid 10 pounds eating this way. Photastic! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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1-star just because the chicken pho gave me terrible food poisoning. Yeah, I know-- cooked noodles and chicken, really? I suspect because it's not ordered often I was probably served some really old ingredients. No one else ate this and my stomach is non-stop emptying itself. I'm dehydrated. However, my mom seemed to enjoy #55 (vermicelli with grilled pork), and my dad enjoyed his beef pho. If you eat here, just don't order the chicken pho. read more

This is not good Vietnamese food. Would not go back. Even the iced coffee wasn't good. Tasted like they put in standard coffee creamer. Go to Saigon Noodle in Keolu. read more

We have been coming here for years and the food is outstanding! The restaurant is very clean and the service is excellent. We highly recommend Planet Pho Vietnamese Cuisine in Kailua! read more