We stopped in Saigon Noodle House looking for a quick lunch after a hike and the service was amazing! Our server brought us water within moments and even got us free taro tapioca because he overhead my remark that they had it! Above and beyond service, delicious banh mi!! read more

I originally planned to get a late breakfast at this restaurant's neighbor (Boots and Kimo), but the line was crazy-long, so I changed up and went here instead and targeted in on an early lunch. How lucky was that!? This "minor misfortune" of the long line resulted in my sampling an extraordinary Bahn Mi sandwich. I'll keep this short, and simply share that the lemongrass chicken version of their Bahn, was, as the kids say these days, "FIRE!" . I'm embarrassed to say that I only discovered Bahn mi sandwiches about 3 years ago, but have loved them ever since. The overall experience of chomping down on a typical Bahn mi is that the combination of textures that come from the marriage of "crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside" bread, and the soft flavorful meats and crunchy vegetables is pleasurable. But toss in the flavors that range from savory to tangy to sweet, and then off to spicy, are pretty-much as close to the definition of what a harmonious and complementary meal, that excites the tastebuds, should be. I've probably had 30 of them in my life, and I would say, Saigon Noodle puts one together that just moved into my personal favorite for this blended cultures sandwich. The owner served me, and he's one of those guys who you instantly like. It's hard to put words together to describe why he was so likable and pleasant, but on my visit, his "A-game" of friendliness and charm was on. But, even if he had a "Bahn Mi Nazi" personality, I'd still go for the sam-ich. It was really good!! read more

Saigon Noodle House - Probably not the safest way to drive, but behold! There before you is one heck of a Bahn mi! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Food absolutely slaps! They're best suited for take out; you still need to call it in. But otherwise, authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Local Vietnamese husband/wife team of Sen Huynh and Hoan Tran opened Saigon Noodle House in Kailua around 1994, and this popular restaurant is still going strong! The owners are jack of all trades, as they cook all dishes and take care of the front of the house. The restaurant's Vietnamese menu offerings are quite extensive: * Appetizers: summer/spring rolls, calamari, papaya salad, tossed salad * Pho: beef, beef ball, tripe, brisket, chicken vegetarian, seafood, oxtail * Noodles/Jook: saimin, udon, look funn, long rice, Thai spicy soup, jook * Rice plates: seafood, vegetarian, fried rice, chicken, pork, beef. Served with jasmine rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers; sub for brown rice, tossed salad or vermicelli. * Combo plates: eggroll, chicken, short ribs, chicken, seafood, beef, vegetarian. Served with jasmine rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers; sub for brown rice or tossed salad. * Vermicelli noodle bowls: spring roll, tofu, chicken, beef, seafood, pork. Served with cold rice noodles, lettuce, cucumber, pickled daikon/carrots, beansprouts, mint leaves; sprinkled with crushed peanuts & fried shallots with side of fish sauce dipping sauce. * Stir-fried noodles: crispy, chow funn, chow mein, pad Thai, Vietnamese noodle * Sandwiches: vegetarian, pork, chicken, roast beef, tuna. Includes pickled daikon/carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mayo, soy sauce or lettuce, tomato, cucumber mayo, soy sauce. * Drinks: Vietnamese iced coffee, Thai iced tea, fresh lemonade, canned soft drinks, coconut juice For out most recent visit, we had the following: * Pho with beef and tendon. Excellent, clean, non-greasy pho that is very flavorful without any condiments and served piping hot with lots of bean sprouts and fresh basil! Very generous portion. Pho didn't need any condiments, as it was already savory and delicious by itself! * Vermicelli noodle bowl with short ribs and eggroll. Crunchy and flavorful egg roll cut into pieces when using dipping sauce and hoi sin/chili oil; tasty char-broiled short ribs that are juicy and tender; delicious vermicelli/veggies with fish/vinegar sauce! We loved the house-made chili oil that was tasty and spicy with a kick! Huge portion that made several meals! Customer service is excellent here! Very friendly owners who love to talk to their customers and appreciate their patronage! Yes, there are a lot of regulars who dine-in and/or take-out, and Sen remembers their names, what they usually order, and follows their lives over the years. Yes, their customers are their family! In addition to their friendliness, their service is so efficient in taking your orders, minimal wait time in serving your order, refilling your water glasses, and bill payment. Special attention is made to ensure that you receive your order quickly after ordering. Very hardworking husband/wife team! Not much ambiance in this small hole-in-the-wall eatery, which has about 8 tables seating a max of 20 people. The restaurant is clean, bright, and has a wall menu with food photos. Hours of operation are 10:30a to 8:00p daily. Located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center near Safeway, free parking is available in the private lot that is shared with other businesses. Interesting tidbit: the Huynh family has a number of related restaurants on Oahu: Sen operates Saigon Noodle Kailua, his brother operates Saigon Noodle Kaneohe, another brother operates Pho King Vietnamese Restaurant in Wahiawa, and his sister, Wan, operates Ba-Le Sandwich Shop in HI Kai. We were regular customers of Ba-Le in HI Kai, but it closed for renovations about a year ago due to a major kitchen fire. As it still has not reopened, the craving for Vietnamese food brought us to Saigon Noodle Kailua, as the menu offerings here and at Ba-Le HI Kai are similar, and to chat with Sen to see how Wan and the renovations are going. We hope at Ba-Le HI Kai is able to reopen soon or relocate in HI Kai. In the meantime, with the good quality of Vietnamese food offerings, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service, we'll be back! Support local! read more

Service was a little slow for eating at 2:30 in the afternoon. The lemongrass chicken was a little dry. Pho was delicious. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Lemongrass chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Walk up counter to order with table service after. Reasonable pricing. Huge portions. All the ingredients were super fresh and tasty. Could not believe how fast they were. Overall 10/10 for a quick casual meal that the whole family was happy with. Everyone especially loved the egg-rolls. My husband says the best he's had on island. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Chicken Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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We stopped in after a long hike and were hungry but wanted something refreshing and filling. We were pleasantly amazed with the quick and friendly service, water as we were sitting down, and the sandwiches came within minutes. The lemongrass chicken sandwich was moist, flavorful and crunchy, perfect blend! Thank you! read more

Saigon Noodle House - Lemongrass chicken sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This place is delicious! I really like that they give a generous amount of sprouts and basil when you order pho. A great place I like to regularly get take out. read more

One of Kailua's best restaurants. Never fails to please. Run by the nicest gentleman. My family and I have been eating there for years.

We tried the beef pho, summer rolls and bun with lemongrass chicken and short rib for lunch. We were sat quickly. Everything was tasty. The owner was very friendly. Would recommend for quick bite. Seems to be popular w locals! read more

Still our favorite Vietnamese spot! Food is always fresh and delicious. Dine-in is currently still lunch time with dinner open for takeout. Best spring rolls by the tray for any party you gotta go to! The pork summer rolls are incredible too! Portions are always generous with every dish. Pho is rich and flavorful, while the banh mi are big, crisp, fresh, and meaty. Everyone is always very friendly and welcoming. Hands down one of the best Vietnamese spots you'll find anywhere! read more

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What is your problem not serving after 4pm??? It's so small that one person or two at most could handle it the whole operation, which are already there. Why don't you convert to the same system as Yama's next door. We can order at counter, either takeout or eat in, it's all self serve, but at least we have the option to sit down at a table and eat. No service required but stocking utensils, napkins, water, cups, return bins, trash collectors., Seriously, it's ridiculous restricting use of tables at any time. On top of this nonsense, you don't even answer the phone for takeout orders. Hopeless! read more

**BEWARE If You Have Nut Allergies - My Experience Was Terrifying** I hate leaving a negative review for a local business, but after what happened to me, I feel it's important to warn others--especially anyone with nut allergies. I placed a phone order for Pad Thai and fried spring rolls, and I was very clear about my **nut allergy**. When the person on the phone asked, "Anything else?" I said, "No, but I want to let you know I have a nut allergy." She said, "Okay, no problem," and confirmed my order. I was reassured. I was only 5 minutes away, so I arrived quickly. When I paid, I double-checked and said, "Just to confirm--**no nuts** on anything, right?" She turned around and yelled to the chef, "No peanut!" When she handed me my food for a **third time**, I asked, "No nuts, right?" The woman said, "No nuts," with a smile. Feeling confident that everything was safe, I thanked her again and left. When I opened the containers in my car, I didn't see any obvious signs of nuts, so I drove the 30 minutes home. But as I began eating, I started to feel a familiar allergic reaction. I immediately stopped eating and called the restaurant. I said, "Hi, I just ordered, but I think you put nuts in my food because I'm having an allergic reaction." The woman on the phone responded **rudely**, "Well, you told me too late." I was stunned by this and kind of speechless. She then dismissed me, saying, "It's just a little bit of nuts." That's when I lost my patience. I told her, "I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just saying **please be more careful** because this could be life threatening for someone else." Thankfully, my allergy isn't as severe as some, but over the years, it has worsened, and I was genuinely scared. I didn't eat the rest of my meal, and I told her I was **30 minutes away** and didn't want them to remake it--just a refund would suffice. To their credit, they did refund me. What bothers me so much is that they **KNOWINGLY gave me nuts** in my food after I confirmed multiple times that I had a nut allergy. I always take extra care when ordering, especially at a new place, to avoid this kind of situation. I was so disappointed by the lack of care and professionalism. The spring rolls are good here, but if you have a **nut allergy**, I strongly suggest being **extra cautious**--because it seems like they may not take food allergies seriously. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Nuts I found in my food - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Always a great time and delicious food. I'm assuming its the business owner bc he's always here & friendly to people. I wish for many, many, many more years to come for this family & their business. I even overheard him recognizing a regular customer of his & knew his order before he even asked. read more

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Been going to this qaint little restaurant in Enchanted Lake shopping center for many years! Owner super friendly and efficient! Love their combination plate and they will accommodate you with specific diet request like no carb. Replace with all tossed salad instead. They have a lot of takeout orders, food ready super fast. their pho is good but I prefer to eat at restaurant rather than takeout, need to eat it piping hot! hubby liked combo plate with spicy pork and garlic shrimp. I just recently ordered their bang mi sandwich (Special with pate), make sure they are toasted. do not confuse this one with another Saigon Noodle restaurant in Kaneohe when you do phone order. cute little neighborhood restaurant for Vietnamese food! read more

During our trip to Hawaii this summer, we were excited to try all the amazing food we had heard about, but honestly, it was harder to find than expected--until we stumbled upon this hidden gem. Right next door to the popular Boots and Kimo, where the line was way too long, we decided to give this spot a try instead. It's truly a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but the moment I saw all the customers chatting with the owner-operator, I knew we were in for something special. Locals love it, and that's always a great sign! I can't recall all the prices, but everything was very reasonably priced, and I certainly didn't feel like I overpaid. We ordered: * Spicy Chicken and Egg Roll Combo Wow! This dish looked as flavorful as it tasted. Spicy, aromatic, and packed with all the wonderful elements of Vietnamese cooking--jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and that irresistible fish sauce, the "liquor of love." It had such a comforting, homemade feel to it. Absolutely delicious! * Charbroiled Beef Rib Kalbi Hands down, the best kalbi in all of Oahu! The portion size was generous, and the smell of the charbroiled beef was incredible. Cooked to perfection, each bite was bursting with flavor. * Pork Chop and Fried Chicken Even though it looked dry at first glance, this dish surprised me--it was moist and packed with flavor, thanks to the marinade. It also came with an egg roll, rounding out a great dish. Very respectful. Though I don't live in Hawaii, if I did, this would be a go-to spot. It's a small, family-owned business, and I love supporting places like this. Highly recommend! read more

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Always Ono dinner from Saigon Noodle House in Kailua. Had the vermicelli with spring roll and vegetables. Super fresh, super Ono and awesome customer service with a very clean space. read more

Saigon Noodle House - My absolute favorite - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The food is consistently delicious here! We are definitely regulars. The owner knows us by name and is very kind. This seems to be a family owned business so you can see the hard work and dedication that goes into everything they make. I have never been disappointed here. I recommend this place to family, friends, visitors, strangers, EVERYONE! read more

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There are a few Vietnamese restaurants here in Kailua. It's casual restaurant located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center! I like to come here because great food, fast and friendly service and the ample free parking at the shopping center! Their restaurant used to be packed with customers dining in before the covid pandemic and they switched to take out only. Now days they opened up the dine-in area during the lunch time. Everyone is nice here especially the older man who always recognizes his repeat customers. He was always friendly and gave great service! Their portion was ways generous and the food was always fresh & delicious. I usually get the Teri chicken sandwich but sometimes get their pad Thai, meat combo on rice or papaya salad. My mom & I preferred papaya salad over a rice plate. I do like the bbq pork plate & spring rolls on vermicelli noodles! Everything is good here! read more

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We took a little adventure to the Windward side today and came upon Saigon Noodle House. We were greeted by a very friendly man who seated us. He promptly brought us our 2 menus and waters. A pet peeve of mine is when they don't bring menus for everyone. lol I ordered the beef pho and my daughter ordered the beef and tendon pho. Both bowls were brought out at the same time and it was on the large side. There were a lot of noodles and meat! Yay!! The standard lemon, bean sprouts, basil were also brought to our table. I was kinda disappointed that they didn't bring jalepeno peppers but it was ok. The pho was delicious and I can't believe I ate all of it! It must be a popular place with regulars as they kept coming in for table service or take out. We had a very nice lunch with good food and good service. Would recommend this place if you're looking for pho in Kailua. read more

My go-to pho spot in Kailua! I haven't tried anything other than their pho so I can't speak for the other things on the menu. BUT, if you need a flavorful & fast lunch or dinner, you can't go wrong with one of Saigon noodle house's pho noodle bowls. The last time I went there, the dining area was closed :( I believe after 8 or 8:30pm, they just go take out. There's always the same two lovely faces working the front :) I personally like to enjoy my pho while dining in and they always make me feel so welcomed. There's about 6 tables to sit inside but out of all the times I dined in, there were only 1-2 other people dining in as well. Lots of people were in and out with phone pick up orders tho, so I'm assuming they are pretty consistent with customers read more

Been eating there for years. Great people and good food at a good price. The quality is always high!

Needed a quick snack and tried out this hole in the wall spot. Decent amount of options, but went with the veggie tofu roll. The staff was very friendly and made sure that I had everything I needed before heading out. The food came out quick, and it was so fresh. The roll was stuffed with plenty of veggies and a decent amount of tofu, and the sauce just tied everything together so well. Will be back again soon! read more

awesome service, fast and efficient. Food was delicious! Prices reasonable. Many choices to choose from

Lots of parking available in the lot. There are about 6 tables inside for dine in but can tell many ppl order takeout as well. The ingredients were all very fresh and delicious. Great customer service and food was delivered quickly. Owner came to chat with us after our meal and we got to learn a bit about his family. We will definitely be back for our annual trip to Oahu. read more

Love the food. It's soooooooooo good. Such a good value. Great owner and family. Service is always above and beyond and kind. The inside is clean and quiet to dine in. Wonderful. read more

Still wonderful and a perfect lunch. Everything is fresh! As much as I love the lemongrass chicken, the short ribs are even tastier. If you dine in, lol hit the chili crisp to spice things up! It's not on every table. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Combo 15, Lemongrass Chicken, Short Ribs with rice, veg and egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Best pho on the island. Also tasty, crunchy spring rolls. So ono. Top tier customer service. Always treating customers with much aloha.

A nice lunch option in the Kailua area, we had an udon won ton, kinda little udon, but the most veggies I've ever seen in a large bowl. I had the combo with chicken, short ribs(super flavorful and tender) and egg roll for about $16 which allowed me to try a bunch of my favorites in one late. Service was great-- two kids had to use the bathroom and they kindly let them use it tho I think they normally direct customers to another location. And they had bottles of Sriracha and tasty chili on the tables to make their dishes even more flavorful! Yum! read more

Saigon Noodle House - Won ton udon, $15 - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Not sure how I have overlooked this great noodle house so close to home here in Kailua. My cold noodle garlic shrimp & summer roll to go was packed with wonderful flavor and the right amount of pickled veggies , lettuce and fresh basil. The fish sauce enhances the dish, making it the perfect combo. I also enjoyed an order of their shrimp spring rolls, lettuce, shredded picked carrots, Dicon radish and shrimp inside a rice wrap. Accompanied with a delicious peanut sauce. I will definitely be coming here more often and try more of their great dishes to go! Nestled in between many other local business delights in the enchanted lake Safeway shopping center, with plenty of parking. Call ahead and they will have you food ready to go inside foam lid container & plastic bag. read more

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Always my go-to in Kailua for Vietnamese. My favorites are the rare beef pho and egg roll/garlic shrimp/spicy squid vermicelli. Owner is always friendly and remembers almost every returning customer. read more

Aloha, food always abundant & delicious. Our place to go close by for excellent Pho and more.

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I been coming here for the last 15 years and consistent with the quality, at a reasonable price. It a family run business with the same owner. I had the chicken and broccoli. It came with carrots and rice. The broccoli and carrots were firm, fresh and not over cooked. They gave me plenty of dark meat chicken. The dish was delicious. One note it came with a large present of garlic. It was not overwhelming, but if you have any issues with garlic, don't order this dish. Plenty of off street parking . Great place to eat. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Chicken and broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This is a go to place for their spring rolls. It's always fresh and delicious & the sauce pairs well with them. The call the summer rolls "shrimp roll". It comes with 2 summer rolls in a plate. So keep that in mind when ordering. I didn't like the peanut sauce, it was lacking something. I've had better. The Thai tea was delicious, but $4.99 for a small cup is extreme. read more

We needed to grab a quick lunch after the beach and saw this place on yelp with a lot of reviews. It's in a shopping plaza with Safeway, Starbucks and other restaurants. We ordered pho, pork chop w/ rice, shrimp spring rolls and vermicelli with pork and eggrolls. Everything was delicious!! Everyone was really satisfied with their lunch and so glad we stopped by. The owner I believe was a man and he was very polite and so welcoming. The restaurant is small but not surprising for Oahu. Will definitely be back in the future! read more

I was craving for pho. This place happened to be in the area where I dropped off my Uber passengers. It was Monday lunch hours. The owner was pretty friendly. I am amazed at how much meats were in the soup. The broth was delicious. I didn't expect the price to be reasonable considering that it's in Kailua. I also like how their menu has pictures in it so people know what they're ordering. It was simple and organized also. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Love this place: fantastic customer service, great food, good portions, huge menu. This location of Saigon Noodle House is in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center in Kailua. So many choices it could make it difficult to pick. Nonetheless, you will likely be happy with the choice you make. read more

Saigon Noodle House - #14 Lemongrass chicken, short ribs & eggroll$14.95 Apr 2022 - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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The service was quick!! Wow. Polite and efficient. Impressive. It's not fine dining but you can tell locals love this place and so did I. The atmosphere is local. It wasn't too crowded and that was nice. The menu was clear too, I liked that. The food was amazing. The intricate tastes of Pho vary from restaurant to restaurant. I loved this taste of Pho. My main dish was the Teri Chicken Bahn Mi. I loved it. I recommend that, mostly because I love sandwiches. I highly recommend. read more

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I had an event in the shopping center, so I stopped at Saigon Noodle House for a quick lunch. The service was not great. When I walked in, the worker was on her phone and didn't acknowledge me walking in. She continued to talk on her phone while taking my order. I just wanted a small lunch, so I ordered tofu summer rolls. It was nothing special and was enough to satisfy my stomach. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Summer rolls with tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Very wonderful, welcoming, dependably good. One of our favorites . The menu is excellent, food is wonderful, family run takeout place