We were looking for pho in the Kaimuki area and after reading reviews, decided to try someplace new. Luckily, we found parking right in front of the restaurant on Waialae Avenue. We came around 5:30 on a weekend and there were a few tables already seated. For an appetizer, we ordered summer rolls which come 2 to an order and the owner said rather than ordering 2 orders (since I wanted shrimp and my husband wanted tofu), he offered to do one order with one shrimp and one tofu. Wrapped in rice paper with fresh mint, sprouts, lettuce, and vermicelli they were delicious. The best part was their special peanut sauce, which was a generous and oh so tasty! I had a small bowl of pho with sliced steak which came with a heaping side of fresh basil, sprouts, lemon, and peppers. My husband had a tofu stir fry which was so big, he took half of it home. Both dishes were very good. While we were eating, the phone was constantly ringing with take out orders and a steady stream of people coming it to pick up their food. It was obvious they were repeat customers and chatted warmly with the staff there. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up. I can see why since the food was delicious, prices reasonable, and service exceptional. We will be back! read more

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Good Vietnamese spot in Kaimuki. Wasn't busy at lunch time on a Friday. We sat ourselves and they took our order right away and we didn't converse the rest of the meal. You go up to the counter to pay but they do make sure your water is filled. It's quiet inside, not many people conversing. I got the bbq chicken vermicelli and had leftovers. I added a lot of chili oil and sriracha. It was fresh and tasted great. Chicken was cooked well. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Bbq chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

You great, and tasty! Been coming here for years!very tasty pho broth!!FHad the combination Pho, the regular size, and friend had vermicelli noodle with spring rolls, and chicken. Portions are very generous. read more

Been wanting to try here for a bit and finally got a chance to! We did takeout so won't speak on service, but on a Friday evening, it was pretty busy inside. I walked in place my to go order and got it in 20 minutes. Inside is homey and cute and casual. I got the spicy lemongrass banh mi, bbq chicken banh mi, and bbq pork cold noodle salad. Each banh mi was less than $10, which i appreciate the price point! The bread was a bit hard, but maybe because it was later in the day. The lemongrass tofu was yummy but the bbq chicken and pork were both a bit dry, and I felt the cold noodle salad could have done with more veggies and herbs. Will have to try the pho next time! Based on what I ordered, it was average Vietnamese food. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Bbq pork cold noodle salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I don't know why I took so long to come back to Saigon's, up in Kaimuki town. I have to say that I had the most wonderful Vietnamese sandwich (banh-mi) @ Saigon's. My original plans were to meet my friend - Shirley W. @ "No Name Sandwich" on 8th Ave. up Kaimuki town, but when I got there, the sandwich shop was unexpectedly closed that day, so plan "B" was Saigon's. In reality, Saigon's should have been plan "A", because the food here is fabulous, and it's reflected of the strong following this restaurant has, as the day we came here, the restaurant was packed w/folks during the lunch hour. Upon getting seated and looking over Saigon's extensive menu, I stuck with my plan on getting a Vietnamese Sandwich & got the Spicy Chicken Lemon Grass banh-mi. On the other hand, my friend changed her plans once she looked over the menu and proceeded to nix da sandwich idea. Instead, she went with the Cold Vermicelli Cold Noodles with Grilled BBQ Tofu dish. What can I say about the grub? Although my sandwich did not taste spicy at all, I must say that the marinade for my chicken sandwich was outstanding! It was one of da BESTEST Banh-Mi's I ever had, and I ain't joking. As for my friend, she said that she really enjoyed her cold noodle dish. The restaurant was clean, service here was on point, and the prices here was pretty affordable. Parking to get to this restaurant is either metered street parking, paid municipal parking, or if you're extremely lucky, neighborhood parking with a little walking involved. Lol! Looking for ono Vietnamese food? Saigon's my friends! read more

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Mostly I do take orders. Sometimes dine in. They are always very friendly and their dishes are very good with consistent. They get so busy at times and their phone does not go through sometimes but I would recommend to anyone. Their portion is generous. Love this place! read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Papaya salad & tofu rolls for take out. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My fave Vietnamese restaurant! I always order the cold noodles which never disappoints! My friend ordered ban min sandwich and she said it was awesome! They've got a good amount of tables and quick service too. This was always my fave lunch spot and still is a great place to grab good food and go or dine in. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Vermicelli cold noodles with bbq pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been coming here for years and can't believe I never reviewed it. This is definitely a five star restaurant for Vietnamese food. We ordered the tofu and vegetable pho and vermicelli with lemon grass chicken and spring rolls. The pho's broth is tasty and portions are very generous. I believe good broth is key to a good pho. The lemon grass chicken is delicious and spring rolls nice and crispy. Most dishes are around $14 and its worth it for the quality and quantity you get. The service here has always been excellent. Whether you eat in or order takeout, they are always so accommodating and conscientious. If you're craving good Vietnamese food, Saigon's Restaurant is the place to go!! read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Vermicelli, lemon grass chicken, and spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is my favorite Vietnamese place in Kaimuki. The food is incredibly affordable, and tastes delicious. I often get a pho, Summer rolls, lemon beef salad, vermicelli dish, or a coffee. Everything is always so clean inside the restaurant, and the owners, and staff are the friendliest service I've received at a Vietnamese restaurant. read more

This is our family's go to pho spot, the food is always delicious, hot and fresh and the service is friendly and consistent. Anytime I ask my son where he wants to eat for dinner he always says Saigons...and we see the same people coming back to dine in all the time when have dinner, so it's definitely a local staple in the Kaimuki community. We also love that they have Kangen water (alkaline water) that they use in their cooking and to serve as table water. Thank you for all the delicious dinners! Forever loyal to this restaurant and small business. read more

Today I got to try their summer rolls & shredded chicken sandwich and they were great. It really seemed like a healthy food and I really felt clean and nice after eating such healthy food. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful. read more

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First time here and it didn't disappoint. Parking can be a challenge, but there are many paid parking lots in Kaimuki. We came on a weekday a little after 12:00 and the restaurant was about half full. We seated ourselves and waited a few minutes for the server to come and bring waters and menus. When he returned, we decided on our lunch choices which were shrimp summer rolls, and shrimp papaya salad. Both were very delicious and affordable. Within 10 minutes after we ordered the restaurant was completely full. It seems like a very popular place. The service was good and the restaurant is clean. The next time I come, I would like to try the pho. read more

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The oxtail curry stew is a must try. Rich and tasty and lots of meat. I didn't go in at first for the oxtail curry, but I go back for it every time now. The Pho also has a flavorful broth. The BBQ Vermicelli bowls are also a favorite of ours. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

My go to Vietnamese place! You can't beat the price with good portion and quality dishes. I hope they don't move or close down because they're affordable and I always leave here satisfied! read more

Saigon's is the best Vietnamese restaurant on the east side of town. Their attention to detail sets them apart from other restaurants. Famous for its "Pho". You have to try their rice and rice noodle dishes. Like the Pork Chops served with Vietnamese rice or the Grilled Pork Sausage served with rice paper, bean sprouts, basil , carrots, cucumbers, and their wonderful fish sauce. Service is fast, friendly, and accommodating. Dine in or take out available. The Vietnamese coffee is delicious . read more

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It was fine. We had the combo platter, the papaya salad, and pho. Everything was good: simple Vietnamese food. That being said, there's some great food in Kaimuki. I definitely wouldn't object if someone else wanted to go, but I also wouldn't rush to recommend it, either. read more

I've been dining here for years. I love their food. The spring rolls on vermicelli is my favorite. Nestled under the noodles is shredded lettuce, cucumbers and pickled carrots and daikon- which is quite lovely. I also love the chicken cabbage salad. Their pho is also delicious. The couple that runs the restaurant is so kind and friendly. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. read more

The pho here is consistently great, I've been enjoying it for the last 8 years. There is some variation in the broth, some days a bit lighter some days a bit stronger, but it is always nuanced, complex, and delicious with lighter flavor instead of an overpowering taste. Their chili pepper oil condiment is excellent! Spicy with a deep roasted flavor, and no I'm not referring to the Sriracha 'rooster sauce' -which is also available. Dip your rare steak into the 2 Sriracha sauces AND the chili pepper sauce, the combo is great! Saigon's is family run with a clean and simple dinning area, though it can get noisy when at capacity because the room is echoey. The pho at Saigon's is much better than Hale Vietnam (my old regular Pho spot- where flavor went downhill and prices went uphill). I recently was forced to eat at Hale Vietnam since Saigon's was unexpectedly closed and my family insisted on HV despite my misgivings. HV disappointed yet again with ridiculously oversalted pho broth, overpriced pho selection, and a forgetful server needed reminding of the beer we ordered. Saigon's for the win! -plus it's BYOB! Update 2026, they finally raised their prices. Still a reasonable 13.99 for a regular size, $16 for a large Pho. read more

Excellent simple food, quick service and great prices there on Waialae Avenue. They get a bit busy and overwhelmed but that speaks to the quality of the food. read more

After the Honolulu marathon, I was in dire need of my favorite recovery food: pho. So I looked up a Vietnamese place nearby. Saigon's met all the wickets. My food was delish! I got the large steak bowl. The portion was large enough for two meals. Perfect! What, no! I didn't eat it all in one! But it was a real effort not to. My sister got the vermicelli bbq pork plate and destroyed the whole thing. So I would definitely call this place a win. Will be back. Thanks! read more

HIGHLY recommend!! Amazing service and amazing Vietnamese food. Some of the best pho on island. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Vermicelli pork combo and pho #5 - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Family owned and run, literally. Three generations of one lovely family, from the kitchen to the cashier and waitstaff. The food is consistent, affordable and really top quality. I have never even disappointed. There's strong competition in about a 2 block radius for Vietnamese cuisine, the result is high quality food.if you're feeling adventurous I highly recommend the spicy beef soup, bun bawe, not sure if I spelled that right but I can spell OMG. Savory spicy satisfying goodness. Makes Pho blush bc it does not compare. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Spicy. Beef. Soup. So amazingly onolicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Only updating a year later to say Saigon's is my forever pho place. I have tried other places just out of curiosity or I was on a different island or different side of the island and when I say none have compared? I mean that. The spring rolls are always top tier. The pho is always amazing and tasty. The staff are always super nice and helpful. Always smiling. I love going here not only because it's conveniently close to my house but because they have never disappointed me. read more

My new favorite Viet place for the following reasons: 1. Lowest prices of all Pho restaurants. Regular size pho is about $13. Large is $15. Cold noodle Bun with two choices only $13 2. Good quality and good taste 3. Portion size is decent 4. Unique menu. I love their lemon grass options for Bun and Rice plate 5. Large clean restaurant. Works well for large parties and accommodates strollers/wheel chairs My other favorite place is Pate in town. Food there slightly better and slightly larger but the prices are about $4 a dish higher and the restaurant is tiny often with a 30 minute wait. read more

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Hands down my favorite pho spot. Walked in and the place was packed. Always a good sign. The service was quick and efficient. Food was excellent. The spring rolls were huge! Great bang for your buck. Not gonna lie I get a little embarrassed eating pho in public because I'm that white girl that essentially turns it in to hoisin soup but I didn't get any judging glares. Also why I didn't take a picture. But they have plenty noodles. Place was excellent. Can't wait to come back! read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best pho on island! The broth here is so flavorful, I only ever add lemon and chili oil... My friends and I come here once a week and wouldn't miss it for the world. Tam and Julie are the best and always take great care of us. Couldn't say enough good things! read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is great and price is better then most places. Place is clean and have cold ac. I think its family own business and food taste consistent. read more

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Got the lemongrass chicken banh mi. Lemongrass chicken was very saucy and had bell peppers sautéed with it. It was pretty sweet like a teriyaki chicken style. Asked if they could add pate to the sandwich which was $1 extra but I barely see any inside. Won't order this sandwich again cause lemongrass banh mi is better everywhere else I have tried. It was just a take out order so I'll try the restaurant again but will order something else. read more

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The service was pretty OK but the issue I have is that literally all the vegetables in my dish were old brown overly oxidized and taste horrible. Half the plate is vegetables and yet I can't eat them because they are old and soggy and brown. Probably won't be my first choice in the future. I will say, however, that the broth is pretty good and I liked that they use kangan water read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Old oxidized veggies :( - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is a good place for authentic and super reasonably priced vietnamese food. They have a clean dining room with nice size tables so you are not cramped and feel like you are sitting right next to other diners. There is usually the one gentleman working the entire place doing all the phone order as well dining room duties. Even as the place slowly filled up and the phone rang, he maintained his steady service and we never had to wait too long for anything. The food is tasty, portion size good and prices super affordable. read more

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These folks have by far the best pho in town - hands down no contest. Their broth is so flavorful that everyone else's tastes bland or just salty in comparison. They also are generous handing out the veggies which are always tiptop fresh and delicious. Love this place! read more

This family-owned spot is run by a hardworking husband-and-wife team who are always smiling and provide excellent service. There are only two places I'll eat pho on the island, and this is one of them. Their spring rolls are the best I've had on island and definitely a must-try! read more

Delicious flavorful pho, their egg rolls were also flavorful and crispy, and came with noodles, herbs and pickled carrots. The restaurant was pretty spacious and service was quick. Parking wasn't too hard with street parking. If I were in the area I would come back again. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Spring rolls came with noodles and lots of veggies! - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We've been living in Kaimuki for a couple years and only now just tried Saigons. It's safe to say were not disappointed at all. The moment we walked in the restaurant we could tell it was going to be good. It gave off a really good vibe. We stopped by a little after 7 when it wasn't too busy and noticed how clean and quiet it was and we got sat quickly. We got the tofu summer rolls and spring rolls to start and both were unbelievably delicious. Then we both got our pho and we couldn't believe how delicious it was. This place exceeded our expectations! Everything tasted so good and so fresh. As we were checking out we got to talking with the owner and she was so nice. She told us that she goes to China town everyday to get the vegetables. And it shows. And we also got a Thai tea to go that was really good too. It didn't taste like a powder or can Thai tea. Over all I give this place a 10/10! read more

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Located on Wailalae Avenue. A little shop with about a dozen or so tables. Very clean restaurant. Food here is typical Vietnamese fare and very good. Have tried their bun, pho, rice plates, beef salad and oxtail soup. The very nice husband and wife owners do everything from taking your order and bussing the tables. They do not have a typical Bun Bo Hue so you'll need to go elsewhere. Otherwise everything is good! read more

I have no idea what's going on but this restaurant always opens late, but today it was 11:30 and they still didn't open. Suppose to open at 11, hmmm. I really hope no one is sick or hurt in the family but honestly they should make opening time at 12:00 if they need more time to get there. Their food is so yummy! The soup not oily and great mild taste. Spring rolls delicious, love that they offer tofu spring rolls. Their veggies fresh! So sad. Stood outside the restaurant today for a long time and had to walk across the street to find another restaurant to eat at:( they evrn had a meat delivery and the guy was waiting. & waiting .. wonder if they ever opened today. read more

I enjoyed this place a lot! I tried the pho with mixed meat and it tasted pretty descent! The meat could have been more flavorful and tender, I'm not too sure how authentic everything was, but overall not bad! read more

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The food isn't bad. Service is great, the waitress was very nice. The prices are pretty reasonable. The interior isn't incredible but it's not dirty. read more

Saigon's Restaurant - Summer rolls & peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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They have the best bơmbò Huế pho! My fiancé introduced me to this place, and I've been hooked ever since. They give you plenty of veggies, and the portions are really generous read more

Okay depends on what you get .. the curry was delicious but the other dishes meat was kind of dry and over cooked, under seasoned read more

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