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A small establishment located in the enchanted lake shopping center. Love their food and I think they make the best spring rolls. Their meal combo is good too! Service is good. Tables available for dine in.
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!!
Service was a little slow for eating at 2:30 in the afternoon. The lemongrass chicken was a little dry. Pho was delicious.
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.
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!
**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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
2 months ago
It's a Sunday evening so headed to Saigon Noodle house for Pho. It's our 1st visit only to find out "Take out only" after 4 pm - I guess it's been that way for the last 5 years. Oh well we ordered our pho and they had it ready in no time! Pho was excellent and spring rolls good. Their serving size is great and we had plenty to go around. We'll be back for lunch as their menu is huge and lots of things to try'. read more
3 months ago
A small establishment located in the enchanted lake shopping center. Love their food and I think they make the best spring rolls. Their meal combo is good too! Service is good. Tables available for dine in. 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
1 year ago
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
4 months ago
9 months ago
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
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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
3 months ago
2 years ago
**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
7 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
7 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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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
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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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