Stumbled upon this little spot after driving up the leeward coast and decided to stop to by and try…read moresomething different. This place hit the spot! Tried the tofu bahn mi and the veggie pho. The bread was perfect and filled with lots of yummy tofu and veg. The pho satisfied on a hot winter day and service was quick at the place. Full of locals and was glad to stop by and support a Hawaiian business.

From the amazing banh mi's I'm used to eating in Philadelphia, this was very lacking…read more The bread was dense. The char siu was extremely fatty. The banh mi needed a lot more Pâté and Viet mayo.

Out of all the pho places I have ventured to this year, Saito & Pho II is my favorite. And it's…read moreAFFORDABLE. The chili garlic they have here is the best I've had on the island. It's not too spicy and is packed with flavor. I put it on everything. This location in Wai'anae can be pretty busy on the weekend but it's worth the wait, if there is one. Occasionally I come during the week and it is a little calmer. The inside is big and open and has plenty of seating for large families. The service is always good. The food is always consistent and delicious. The broth is my favorite on the westside. Just the right amount of spices. I haven't tried the meat toppings, maybe I will eventually. The tempura veggies is a new fav of mine. The gyoza is stuffed full, perfectly crispy and well flavored. Their spring rolls are crispy light and delicious. I'm gonna order that steak next time for real! Each time I come someone orders it and it smells so good, come sour sizzling and turning everyone's head when it comes out of the kitchen.

Soo yummy! Perfect for a chilly rainy day!…read moreI got the vegetable pho with a side order shrimp and the summer rolls to start off. Definitely will be back to try the sizzlin' platter that made my mouth water.

I've been here a bunch of times and everything I've tried has been really good. The food is…read moreconsistent and the staff is friendly. They have a variety of chili oils and satay sauces, from the standard sriracha and sambal to some that are definitely homemade. I recommend their combination beef pho and their spicy beef stew (bun bo hue). I order the bun bo hue without the pigs blood and I sub pho noodles for the round noodles. Definitely worth it to come here. It gets busy at lunch and dinner.

I don't know what happened but their quality has definitely decreased in the last 6 months. I…read morethink today will be my last day eating here as it's not worth the money. I was so craving a Vietnamese food and this Sandwich just killed that craving quick! The bun was burnt- so couldn't eat it. The Vermicelli Bowl with BBQ chicken and Spring Roll was ok nothing to be looking forward to eating again. As far as my 1 star I will say at least the lady answering the phone to take the phone order was nice.

Was visiting friends in Makaha and they introduced me to this off-the-beaten-path little gem I…read morenever knew about! The place was empty when we arrived so we had a chance to look over the menu before we ordered. Nothing fancy about the place but it was clean and a little dark. There were three of us so we wanted to make sure we had enough for a couple of meals. It was a Saturday so their phone was ringing off the hook and folks were stopping in to pick up their orders, which seems to be the majority of their business. The lady who assisted us was quick and we received our huge order within 20 minutes. Everything was YUMMY and we had enough food for three meals, so be prepared to be well-fed and satisfied. If it wasn't so far away (I Iive in Kaka'ako) I'd make it a regular stop.

Spring Egg rolls are fantastic! Yellow Curry, Basil chicken, Pad Thai, all really good! Love love…read moreit, been to Thailand, lived in SF Bay Area, compares well

great local spot for banh mi, plate lunch and boba!!! we had the lemongrass chicken and pork banh…read moremi- fabulous. server was kinda and friendly. mango boba hit the spot :)

Amazing love the boba with smooth honeydew and goes with spring roll veggies not sure nameread more

We always shop at Foodland and pass it but wondered why we've never had it....so we finally decided…read moreto one day and it was the best decision! This location is located in Kapolei Village Center near Gina's and Mattress Firm. The parking lot is tight (IYKYK) but there are plenty of stalls. We went around lunch time on a weekday and only had two other parties. The interior was smaller than we expected, but we didn't mind - I'm not sure how crowded it gets during a weekend or lunch/dinner rush. We ordered: Thai tea, summer rolls with shrimp, medium combo pho, and large chicken pho. The Thai tea is such a generous size with the amount that you pay and it's so refreshing especially to cool your mouth off when you ask for a side of jalapenos for your pho! The summer rolls were thick and fresh but the rice paper could have done a smidge longer soaked in the water. Chicken pho was good - some parts were a little dry but it was in the broth so it wasn't too bad. The combo pho (I ordered medium) was a perfect size for me but didn't have as much tripe or tendon as I wanted. The highlight for us was probably the broth. 95% of the time I love to add hoisin or garlic to my broth, but this is probably the first time I've never had to add anything else to it because it was SUPER flavorful and the perfect amount of sweet already. Our server did not necessarily keep coming up to ask if we were okay but we noticed him keep looking at us and visually checking. Overall, this place is 5/5 and definitely would come back. We love pho and we're so happy there's one super close to us. Thank you for the yummy food and good service!

Pho is my go-to when I'm feeling sick or just craving a bowl (or two!), and Pho Kapolei never…read moredisappoints. The broth is always consistent and hands down my favorite. I come here often enough that the owner already knows my order--and he never misses. Thank you, Tin, for always serving up the best comfort pho in Kapolei. Highly recommend!

My husband and I treated our daughter after her strenuous state track championships to a meal at…read morePho & Company Kapolei, and it was exactly what we needed. The food was absolutely delicious--especially the oxtail pho, which was exceptionally tasty and full of rich flavor. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. The staff were courteous and friendly, making us feel welcome right away. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, and the restaurant was very clean. It was the perfect spot to relax and celebrate after a long day. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend it!

Haven't been here in ages, and it was nice to finally be back. This has always been my go-to spot…read morefor their house garlic chili paste and traditional Vietnamese iced coffee--and thankfully, both are still solid. The garlic chili paste has definitely leveled up in heat since my last visit--noticeably spicier but still packed with that deep, garlicky punch. It's truly one-of-a-kind, and one of the main reasons this place stands out from the many pho restaurants I've tried. No one else does it. They also serve Vietnamese iced coffee the traditional way--with sweetened condensed milk and coffee that you mix yourself. Most places pre-blend it and serve it over ice, but here you get the full experience, exactly how it's meant to be enjoyed. For food, I ordered the chicken pho, while my boyfriend went with the combination pho. Both bowls were very good. The broth leaned on the lighter side flavor-wise, but it was clean, comforting, and generously filled with tender chicken pieces in my bowl. My boyfriend really enjoyed his combination pho, which came loaded with a variety of meats. The side garnishes were plentiful and fresh--lemon wedges, bean sprouts, basil, and even culantro, which is a nice touch you don't see at most pho spots. We also ordered the spring rolls. Two rolls cut in half, crispy on the outside but a bit doughy inside. Flavor-wise they were pretty mild--okay, but not a standout. Service was fast and friendly, which made the experience even better. It was quiet when we arrived around 10:45 AM, but by the time we left, most of the restaurant had filled up--always a good sign. Overall, a comforting, nostalgic visit with some familiar favorites and a few subtle changes. Still worth stopping by, especially for that garlic chili paste and iced coffee. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

My review is solely on the chilled fresh coconut experience…read more We were greeted with a sweet smile and welcoming spirit from the second we walked up to this open air hut. The owner asked me to pick out my own coconut out of the cooler that was filled with ice cold water. I obviously went for the largest one and then she asked " do you want more water or more meat in your coconut?" I wanted more coconut water than the pulp "meat" so she suggested that I grab a younger coconut "smaller" one. She explained that the bigger /older The coconut is, the less water it has but the more "meat" it contains. I went ahead and opted for a younger one and this thing was FULL of water. She grabbed a huge machete style knife and went to work on it.. it was a bit scary seeing the danger that these small businesses owners go through in opening these things to please us tourists. She was amazing at it. I do need to note the following. My husband does not like the taste of coconut, because obviously we are used to a certain taste which is what we are taught to believe coconuts taste like... but her loved this one! young fresh coconuts do not taste like anything "mainstream coconut flavor". It is a refreshing soft, delicate flesh which has a soft set jelly type of texture. It is slightly watery and you will taste the coconut water in it, think of Chinese jelly with very little sugar, almost buttery and melty. The water itself is very refreshing with a very little hint of flavor. We both really enjoyed our island fresh coconut experience and highly recommend you buy at least one!

Pad Mee Combo - DEEELICIOUS!!!! Hidden gem north shore…read moreKahuku. Have to try it. Freshest food by the food trucks. Vegetarian options too

This is our regular spot now! My girls love the pho here…read moreand so do we. The service is great. Their strawberry smoothie is so refreshing as well.

I remember this place being so good, unfortunately this time around it wasn't as great as it was…read more We ordered spring rolls, beef pho, and lemon grass chicken. The spring rolls were lukewarm and I could tell they were precooked (the lettuce that came with it looked old), the lemon grass chicken was bland and meat was tough, as for the pho it was ok but instantly was set back to find hair In it. I did bring it to the servers attention and she was very apologetic about it saying it was the meat hair (um NO, that looks like someone's hair!). Anyways she offered to get me a new bowl but I already lost my appetite. Our server also gave us 10% off or meal.

Came here during the lunch hour and it was busy. A young man was working the front by…read morehimself--seating guests, waiting tables, answering the phone, and handling checkout. We waited a bit to be seated, but it was completely understandable. Despite being on his own, he was very efficient and still took the time to talk with us and other customers. The restaurant was nice and clean. The food was delicious and came out in a reasonable amount of time.

Inside, the art deco is simple but bright, real conversation pieces. I wish I took a pic, totally…read moreforgot, but I'll be back for sure. The food fast simple and delicious, I want to try the big bone with noodles lol the huge portion probably will put anyone to sleep A one man service pretty much did everything from seating taking orders bringing your food and cleaning up wow always looking for good and reasonable prices this is one place I would recommend Wahiawa Back in my Hood yessah Thank you Marie