Great place for Vietnamese food with a few unusual items on the menu. Great service, ambience pretty average. Definitely would come back. read more

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Viet Chubby Boy aka Kevin makes a mean banh mi The Viet Chubby Boy serves fusion Vietnamese food combined with the best of all cuisines. All the homemade Vietnamese dishes I ate growing up are available on the menu, which not many restaurants offer. My coworker convinced me to go to Kalihi to try the best French dip. Indeed, it was the best French dip on Oahu. Filled with tender brisket meat, piled high with the usual banh mi garnishments, topped with a creamy avocado crema, and a side of rich pho broth. Is it authentically Vietnamese? No, but it's made Kevin's way (the delicious way). This is how fusion food should be done! Honestly, I cannot even remember anything else we ordered because that sandwich made me forget all my problems (at least for a week). I will have to come back to try the other dishes. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

Kind workers and great food! I LOVE their chili sauce. It goes so well with everything in their menu. Banh mi is flavorful and unique. A bowl of pho and some papaya salad are my go to. Fresh and delicious! read more

I've seen this pop-up on my social media so have been meaning to try them. Pretty good menu assortment. Looks like they are great for catering. I'm always craving won tons so tried that. They were good. Smaller serving size so if you are hungry, you might want to supplement with an appetizer. I'd go back to try more things. read more

This has been a spot that I've been wanting to go to for a while now. There are several other restaurants located in the very same parking lot, but we were determined to dine here. We arrived around 6 pm and several tables were occupied. Upon pondering several pages of the menu for a while, I decided on the following: Winter Melon Tea: 9/10. This is honestly better than most Boba places. It isn't too diluted and they do not give a lot of ice. Great flavor that is nice and strong! Shaken Beef: 9/10. I have never had a dish that went by this name, so I had to try it. Our server gave a small chuckle and mentioned it was one of their most popular dishes. It came out on a hot, sizzling platter. I am not sure what the sauce was- but it had a nice flavor, and I loved the vegetables and fries with it. I will definitely order this dish when I go to eat there again. This is a great restaurant that I feel will not go out of business anytime soon unless the owners want to retire. The food and service are great and worth a visit. read more

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Viet Chubby Boy has one of the BEST tasting pho broths on the island. It may be a small hole in the wall type restaurant, but their food has been nothing but satisfying. We often come here for lunch with coworkers since it's close to work and one of our favorite options. The place is small but we never had trouble finding a table. They have photos of their dishes that decorate the walls and the facility itself is organized and tidy. The workers here are always friendly and welcoming. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Vietnamese food or a really good pho and banh mi sandwhich! read more

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Luckily, the late summer weather in Hawai'i isn't as hot or as humid as we experienced earlier this year in April while visiting Vietnam's Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City. However, the 92-degrees F heat and high humidity did remind us of the visits and we began to crave healthy and refreshing Vietnamese food. I trusted reviews from fellow Yelp Friends and chose Viet Chubby Boy in Kalihi when I queried Vietnamese food near to me after shopping at Costco Iwilei. I was familiar with the location of this restaurant as I've eaten at Guieb Cafe and Au's Garden Chinese Restaurant with fellow Yelp Friends and family. We snagged a parking stall almost directly in front of the restaurant and walked in. Upon entry, we waited until a young man came to seat us. There weren't too many customers when we arrived. However, it took us several minutes to peruse the extensive menu and make our food decisions, and the restaurant was filled. The restaurant was clean and bright. The elder waiter described some of the dishes that interested us and quickly brought us eating utensils and glasses of chilled water. FOOD: -Summer Rolls with Shrimp: The Summer Rolls or gỏi cuốn, which translates as "salad rolls" were freshly made to order. The rice paper wrappers (bánh tráng) were soft, supple and slightly chewy while holding the fresh and crisp lettuce, rice vermicelli, and shrimp slices. We've had Summer Rolls at other restaurants and have found the rice paper wrapper to be rubbery and chewy. However, the peanut sauce that accompanied this appetizer was very tasty and a little bit went a long way. .$10 -Chubby Spicy Wings: My fried foods loving husband's eyes lit up upon seeing this appetizer. We asked about the spice level of this dish and the server told us it wasn't really hot. The meaty chicken wings had a light crust and were tender. The wings had been tossed in their house made sweet-spicy sauce and topped with caramelized onions. $14.95 -Oxtail Pho: Viet Chubby Boy's oxtail pho was a huge portion and we shared down to the last drop. The clear and light broth was unlike the typical dark brown and beefy broth. This oxtail pho was delicious and not heavy-tasting, while the vegetables (cabbage, carrots, and cilantro) and white and green onion added a more vegetal depth. We were glad that the oxtails were tender and beefy-tasting, but given the price of this noodle soup, we wished the pieces could have been a little bit bigger. $25.50 We'd return when we have a hankering for Vietnamese food the next time when we are in the Kalihi neighborhood. read more

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Not an ideal location, next to the post office in kalihi. Parking is a hit or miss, we had to drive around twice for spots to open up at 9pm. Small establishment with about 5 tables, good service. I ordered a Vietnamese ham sandwich since I love banh mi's. I was a little disappointed in the sandwich itself. All the pickled carrot and daikon in the inner corner of the bread and all the ham by the opening. So every bite was either meat or pickled veggies but never both. Also, the meat fell out with almost every bite since it was at the edge. I don't believe they use pate, since I didn't notice any and I love pate. Taste was pretty standard but just a bit lacking. read more

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My daughter and I were craving for pho, and this place came with good recommendations from my in laws so we decided to come here with them. Once we entered, we were greeted by a friendly lady. Menus for each of us were laid out on the table. It was really nice because the menu has pictures, prices, and descriptions. I like how there were a variety of options especially for someone who maybe didn't want pho in particular. Once we ordered, the food came out within 5-10 mins. It came out quickly. I must say though, they weren't too busy at the time, however, we noticed they had a lot of take out customers. I like how my Thai tea came out fresh, and not already mixed. The spring rolls were really delicious. Crispy, & a perfect size to be able to wrap & add sauce & all that. The lettuce was also big enough to wrap the roll. I ordered chicken pho and shared with my daughter. Big enough I'm for both of us. The chicken shreds were huge and had a lot in our pho. The soup was tasty - not salty, it was savory. All in all, everything was good. The service was great, the food, the place! Will come here again. read more

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First time here and the staff is friendly. They greet you when you walk in. They really make you feel welcome. A small dine that has a great menu. I had the seafood Pho with some spring rolls. They were good and as authentic as it comes. The prices are reasonable. The meals doesn't take long and they refill your water. Good place in Kalihi if you are down for some Vietnamese cuisine. read more

Excellent papaya salad. Fresh, flavorful and fast service. The pho is great as well. The broth is wonderful. Meat is on the low side but overall is good. read more

Came here to try the pho and it was good and they do give a lot. Very nice service and price is reasonable. read more

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Good service. The food is better than i expected. Seems like they know many people. Every time customers come in the restaurant they talk like they're old friends. I'll come back again. read more

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Great place for Vietnamese food. Conveniently located off king there is a huge parking lot they share with diners and some other restaurant. Staff is friendly and food is great read more

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A small and cozy restaurant in kalihi. We got the spring rolls and pho combo. Both were good but the spring rolls stood out and was flavorful with the sauce. The broth taste is more on the lighter, fresh and fragrant side. Service was also good and the staff was at tentative and checked up on us. Would come here again! read more

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After Hatsumoude, I'm very hungry (actually my stomach already started growling when we arrived shrine,,LOL!) so we decided to have little late lunch. I feel like eating Pho! Searching by Yelp(always big mahalo the great info!) and my inspiration pinned here! According to the reviews, the parking is tough (limited) but when we got there already lunch peak was done, so we parked just front of the restaurant. It's cozy and clean inside. Open the menu, they have variety of Vietnamese dishes but I already ready to order pho! We both ordered combination pho. Bean sprout, Thai basil, culantro, jalapeño, and lime came shortly, and also they served their original hot sauce on a small dish and this is very flavorful and good!!! Pho soup is clear and I love their soup! Some pho restaurants' pho soup is sometimes too sweet but their soup is so good!!! Staff is very friendly and nice. I love this place and will come back to try another menu. This place pho is one of my most favorite!!!! read more

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The pho here is decent but not particularly impressive. My son ordered the Bún Bò Huế, and after tasting it, I can say it didn't have the authentic flavor it's supposed to--there was even a fishy aftertaste, which isn't right for that dish. My husband had the BBQ pork and shrimp, which was actually quite good. The service was friendly and pleasant, but parking was a bit of a hassle. There's a small lot in the back, though it's dark and a little sketchy. Considering there aren't many Vietnamese restaurants in Honolulu, I'd rate this place around 3.5 to 4 stars overall. read more

A place to go when hungry for pho and summer roll it open later then others. Food reasonable and good. Service friendly I would recommend this place for eating late hours. Thanks read more

I always get the spring roll and lemongrass chicken vermicelli! Sooooo good. They always take such good care of their customers. Kevin, his wife V, and their entire staff are always so friendly. They make you feel at home when you step inside. They also just had a baby so please support their business! Hard not to support when the food is soooo dang good. read more

A great little hole in the wall spot. We came down here with business in the area and grabbed a late lunch here. Other than the super attentive service, the star of the show was the Vietnamese coffee , it was really refreshing with the ground ice and deep coffee flavor. Next up, the lemongrass bao min was really good - crunchy baguette with tasty, good portion of meat inside. Finally, the pho finished it all off nicely with a deep, flavorful savory broth. Definitely brought back good food vibes from our trip to Vietnam! read more

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Holy efffffing crap. This is the best Vietnamese restaurant ever. As a Vietnamese person, this is viet approved. I can't wait to come back and feast on everything. Best Vietnamese food on the island coming from someone that lives in little Saigon, California. read more

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The Hahn mi..... absolutely delicious! Perfect amount of carrots and daikon with flavorful jalapeños and perfectly marinated pork. I tried both the pork and chicken bahn mi and oh my they were delicious. The price was good for how fresh and flavorful the food was. Summer rolls nice and fat with amazing dipping sauce. The service was perfect waters were always full and they checked in multiple times to see how the food was. The ambiance was cool. Nice hole in the wall mom and pop shop and the name of the restaurant is legendary. Try this shop! It's worth it. You can tell they care about what they are cooking! read more

Spicy tofu bahn mi. YUMMY. Spring rolls. YUMZ. Pho. YUMMY. Clean and small diner. Friendly customer service. Average prices. We kept it simple tonight but they had many unique yummy looking appetizers on the menu. Will definitely try next time. Mahalo! We'll be back. read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I found that whole section of restaurants in the same parking lot as diners on north king street, kalihi are great grinds. Since I was in the area, decided to try VIet Chubby Boy, and you yelpers are spot on. Love to use my trusty yelp to find good grinds, and this place will not disappoint. Combo Pho - 5 stars - for $15.50, you have an average sized large bowl of pho and usual veggies. What makes a really good pho is the broth, and at first, I tasted it, there was a spice that made it taste a little weird, but after reading another yelper's comment about adding their chili sauce (I mixed it with their hoisin sauce), it was the bomb! The soup was one of the best I've tasted, and it satisifed me fully, in the amount and taste. Hubby had the lemon grass chicken. It was delicious as well, but there wasn't much chicken, and was only a very few shreds of it and more noodles, but was still satisfying in taste and enough to fill him. I would have given this place a 5 stars overall, but it's a small mom and pop restaurant with an old aircon and no ventilation. The server/cashier was super nice and attentive, but when he served my bowl, his thumb was in the bowl, almost touching my broth. I heard someone in the back as well as another patron coughing constantly, so I was a bit concerned since the new covid variant is rampant again. Fortunately, I didn't get sick after eating here, and will definitely order from here again. One of the few places that does NOT charge that 3% surcharge if paying by credit card (kudos to them!) Lots of parking since it is in the same parking lot as Diners. read more

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This review is for my notes. Came here on a late weekday night (nice they're open late). Plenty of parking in the lot outside. I ordered the spring rolls with noodles and tried some chicken and beef pho from my friends. Their pho runs on the sweet side (tons of onions is the cause maybe?), which is not my preference. My spring rolls were delicious and we also ordered some for the table and fried chicken which was also good! Restaurant is a decent size but wasn't too crowded so it was pretty quiet. Service was great and food came out fast. read more

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Seen this place on Cheap Eat on television. So I had to check them out for myself , Guy Hagi makes everything on T.V look good . Was not disappointed I ordered their Pho French Dip. Usually French dip comes with a brown savory dipping sauce like Au jus . This Banh Mi sandwich had thin slices of brisket and comes with their pho soup as a dipping sauce . It was different but I liked it . This establishment is located in the same small strip mall as Dinners, Guieb, Kikuya. Next time I probably will try their spring rolls and Pho. Support local and support read more

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The food and service are always a hit! Love this place! The prices are good for the quality and quantity you get.

Service was friendly, food came out fast, and it was incredibly delicious! The lemongrass tofu bahn mi and lemongrass vermicelli were particularly good. Thanks for a great meal! read more

Very friendly place with delicious food. Everything on the menu looked amazing but we settled on the lemongrass chicken and shaken beef. Both plates were fantastic. It was my husband's first time trying Vietnamese food and he loved it. Will definitely come back next time we're in town. read more

Always seen this place but never went in... Today was the I did! I was so impressed with the cleanness of this place and the FOOD.... OMG!!! I wish I came earlier! The broth was so GOOD!! And the Pho French Dip was so good I couldn't get over it! Everything we ordered was excellent! This is most definitely my new go to for Vietnamese food. (Actually walked out there with a food high) LOL! Can't forget about the service... he was absolutely the best and so accommodating! read more

I like coming here for a late dinner or snack. Their mushroom cheese omelette is yummy.

Pho broth is hearty, perfect for an overcast day. The only hiccup was biting into a strange herb? Not sure what it was and I don't think it was supposed to be a part of the pho since it tasted weird and made me nauseous. The grilled pork banh mi is delicious! The grilled pork itself is flavorful with a minimal spicy kick to it. The meat to vegetable ratio is not the best unless you like your banh mi with more vegetables! Otherwise, will be returning for more! Customer service was great. Got seated immediately and even accompanied on the way out! Parking space quantity isn't the best, would recommend carpooling if can. read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Combination pho and its other half, banh mi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow, Flavor combinations made my tastebuds rejoice. I got the chubby shaken beef (which already has rave reviews, and I agree- it was delicious) but I want to highlight the Pho French Dip. I've always been a French Dip lover and sometimes I'll crave Pho so it made sense to give this a shot. The flavors of the sandwich on its own is delicious but then you dip it in pho and you understand why. Try it. You wont be disappointed. Coming back to try more dishes from the menu! read more

Viet Chubby Boy - Pho French Dip - Asian Fusion Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Viet Chubby Boy! I wish I took pictures, but we were too excited to wait. The food is amazing but the service alone is why I'm writing this review! Our waters were constantly filled and our waitress checked in on us several different times. Staff is very helpful, friendly, welcoming and prompt. Spring rolls and chubby wings are a 10/10 must! Will absolutely return soon! read more

This is my husband and I's go to for pho. It's the broth for me! We both get their chicken pho and it hits the spot every single time. We also love their chicken curry udon and grilled chicken vermicelli. Drool! They have quite a large menu with unique items I haven't seen at other Vietnamese restaurants. Restaurant is clean and cozy. The staff is always so friendly and kind. Great customer service! Even our picky son enjoys the fried fish balls and grilled chicken rice plate with sunny side up egg. Definitely check them out! read more

We went to "Viet Chubby Boy" restaurant and had the best time. This place is a genuine hole-in-the-wall, family-owned gem serving fun and authentic Vietnamese food. Support local businesses! I tried the Salt and Chili Bánh Mi and the Beef Pho Combination, and both were exceptional. The Salt and Chili Bánh Mi was SO flavorful, with a perfect balance of salt and Vietnamese chili sauce, mayo, boiled egg, meat floss, and green onion on flattened bread. It was a unique and delicious twist on the traditional bánh mi. The Beef Pho Combination was equally impressive, with so many layers of flavor. The spiced beef broth was rich and aromatic, complemented by fresh rice noodles, rare steak, stewed brisket, beef tripe, meatballs, and aromatic herbs. The addition of fermented chili added a delightful kick. Overall, the food was outstanding, and the experience was memorable. Highly recommend checking out Viet Chubby Boy if you're in the area! read more

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We found this place pretty typical of Vietnamese food. Average food quality, average prices, average to slightly below average portion sizes. Its not bad, and isn't amazing either. Service was good. These days $16 is an average entree price pretty much at any Vietnamese place. The service here was really good. Items we ordered included: BUN WITH SPRING ROLL AND GRILLED CHICKEN ($16.30) - Wanted to do the combo with lemongrass chicken but they said they couldn't do that BEEF PHO COMBINATION ($15.95) VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE ($6.50) - Little pricey for an iced coffee in Kalihi FRIED FISH BALL ($8.50) - Thought this was overpriced for what it was read more

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Locally owned restaurant, next to Diner's. I have been here three times. The food was excellent every time. Get the pho. I think that's their most popular item. I tried the regular pho, tofu pho and seaweed soup. Portions are good and the service was friendly and efficient. There are 6 or 7 tables for dining inside. It's never been packed, it seemed like the majority of orders were take out. So you don't have to rush if you dine in. read more

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Disappointed! Not your typical Vietnamese restaurant! My ratings Food: ‍ had waaay better Service: ‍ eeh Ambiance: lil crawling on table Had high hopes due to ratings, unfortunately didn't make my tummy, taste buds happy. DEFINITELY NOT VIETNAMESE read more

Been to several eatery's in this foodie strip mall & Vietnamese sandwiches sounded great for lunch today. Greeted by Kevin & seated . Restaurant was 3/4 full, which was a good first Impression.Water glasses were filled along with silverware brought out by Mai.Kevin took our orders of a Vietnamese ham & pork sandwiches Hoisin & Sriracha sauces offered & mixed together were a perfect combination to the sandwiches. Kevin & Mai work as a good team, providing excellent customer service & doing a great job insuring all customers are happy! Their menu provides many good options for all taste. The Bahn mi sandwiches were perfectly toasted & filled with quality veggies & meat. The order of French Fries came out temperate Hot & not salted, accompanied with catsup in a glass plate.The Lunch was perfect for what we wanted & look forward to trying other dishes! The 3 Ladies & man in the Kitchen provide diners with delicious food & production is put on in a timely manner. Bathroom is in the back, clean as is the whole facility. Small & workable. Good job Viet Chubby Boy!!! read more

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