i ordered again a combination pho and a combination banh mi and both were excellent again !!!…read more the food is getting better and better every time i order.

Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I was a bit disappointed in our Vietnamese meal the other day, so I tried to make up for it by going to Super Pho on Waialae Avenue. I've passed by so many times... There's a free parking lot behind the restaurant! Otherwise, metered street parking is free on holidays and Sundays. Service was okay. It wasn't busy, but I wasn't the only customer. They didn't really have to hustle in the late afternoon between lunch and dinner... This is quite a spacious, bright, old school place! I liked the yellow-flowered artificial tree a lot... I was facing it, and admiring it. I got my usual vermicelli with grilled pork and spring roll. It wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst. It was filling and satisfying! I'll be back because it's so convenient!

My first review made note of the atmosphere, and I cannot say it has changed. However, this updated…read morereview includes more notes, such as the fact that I am just realizing how astounded I am to find Vietnamese food being served on a school campus outside of Vietnam. Perhaps there are other such businesses nowadays, after the bánh mì has taken off in popularity in American culinary consciousness, and we are in the midst of an era of increasing Viet food popularity. But being able to get authentic Vietnamese fare at a university campus is pretty nice. I have had the privilege of trying several flavors of bánh mì from Ba Le, and I find them all compelling. The chicken, the ham, and the tofu sandwiches have been all very tasty, and provided me with necessary fuel during a stressful December. Their phở is also pretty nice. I smell it every time I pass by Ba Le. Given that there is usually a bit of a wait here, I'd say Ba Le is quite popular with the community.

Got the Spinach Turkey Dried Tomato Panini sandwich which was one of the better Panini sandwiches…read moreI've had. Buttery and crunchy bread with a plethora of flavors inside. The cooked turkey complimented the spinach, dried tomato and cheese very well and the pesto spread was just the right amount to add flavor without overpowering the sandwich. Food was 5 stars I'd say the service was good. They were very attentive to customers waiting in line and remembered who ordered what. The only knock I have is with ordering panini sandwiches and pho, there is a bit of a wait to get the food ready especially if it's crowded Ambiance: There are places indoors and outdoors to sit down but it's usually super crowded with college students. And with the tables being in such close proximity indoors it may be hard to have conversations with people you're sitting right next to. I took off one star for the wait time and another for the lack of seats available and the loud atmosphere (but I'm sure if I went at a less crowded time my 3 stars would be 4 stars). Overall loved the food though :)

Love this spot and have been going here for years. The banh mi are pre-made and they will tast…read morethem. Bread always so fresh. They can make to order as well. The mini plates or regular plates inside, delicious. Love the food. Now that there is a second spot downtown, I mix it up. This is in Pioneer Plaza and seating is more difficult to find so I often walk back to my office. But seating is not that difficult, what am I saying. Go and check it out!

It was my office day and I was craving pho. I didn't really have high expectations because it's and…read moregrab and go place downtown, but boy was I wrong. Their beef pho is pretty good, and the beef broth on point. I love that they put the bean sprouts at the bottom of the bowl. so that when the broth is poured it cooks the sprouts. Any pho place I go to, whenever I do take out pho I have to always ask them to cook the sprouts a little bit because I don't like just putting raw spouts on top. Their pho is also really quick. I wasn't waiting around too long, which is good when you're on a time crunch. They also have plate lunch options which I've had in the past, But I will be back for the pho.

With all the choices around downtown, Madame Saigon is one of the best ones out there. The spicy…read morelemongrass chicken Bahn Mi is absolutely delicious: not too heavy and just the perfect size. The bread is toasted on the outside and fluffy inside, the pickled daikon and carrot are sweet and crunchy, and the cucumber/cilantro add some necessary freshness. The employees are curt but sweet, just trying to get you your food asap. They have some grab and go items available but otherwise I'd avoid busy lunchtimes between 12-1pm. They also have sauces like fish sauce, sriracha, chili paste, and hoisin next to chop sticks and napkins. I can't wait to come back to try more items!

It's Friday night and I'm home thinking about a combination sandwich from Madame Saigon…read more The combo sandwich was so good. I loved the long thin bread. It's super crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The pickles carrot and daikon was sweet and crunchy. There was some sliced pork, nice fatty pork. The vegetable bao was also good. The sandwich and bao were served warm. The bread was super fluffy. There's the downtown office building location on Hotel and Bishop Street, too. There, the fragrance of the soup broth punches you in the face as you walk past. It's unfortunate that the Ala Moana location is a downsized outpost. I would have loved to sample more of their foods. Given for what it is, it's well worth trying out what they have here. Kudos to the two servers there. The punched out those orders quickly and with care. Thanks.

This was a great find in Chinatown Honolulu. There are a lot of pho spots in Chinatown, but this is…read moreeasily my new favorite. The broth was clean and slightly sweet, but packed with deep umami flavor. The veggies were fresh and plentiful, and the fatty brisket was soft, rich, and full of flavor. On top of that, the woman running everything was friendly, attentive, and clearly takes pride in the food. I also think this might be my favorite banh mi on the island. I got the BBQ pork, and the flavor was outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and balanced with fresh toppings and great bread! If you're in Chinatown and craving pho or banh mi, Pho Kim A Restaurant is absolutely worth stopping at.

The Bambi special combination sandwich was really fresh, and bread was toasted just right!…read more The service was great, although she was doing everything by herself. Will surely go back again!

The food is wonderful and the service even more memorable. I felt like an honored guest. I could…read moreeat here every day. We had the pho and the cold noodle chicken salad. The smoothies are great too.

I'm a big fan of Insomnia in SALT at Kakaako. It's locally owned and run by a very nice husband and…read morewife team. I guess I'm sort of a regular because when I visited earlier this month, the guy just said, "beef pho" and I was like, "yes!" I also got a Vietnamese iced coffee. A warning that their Vietnamese iced coffee is STRONG! I will ask them to make mine sweeter and then afterwards, I will ask for some more condensed milk. Their beef pho is delicious, it has a combination of rare beef, flank, tendon, beef ball, and a flavorful broth. They're generous with the bean sprouts and basil. If you ask for cooked bean sprouts, she'll put it in first so they'll be at the bottom of the bowl. I've also had the pork chops with rice and that's really good but it's a lunch item. I did order the pork chops in the morning once and it took her awhile to cook it because it wasn't prepped yet but she explained why it took so long and after that, I only ordered breakfast items when I go before 10AM. Their prices are reasonable and I keep coming back because of the tasty food and the friendly owners. Their interiors are cozy and they make the AC cold which is great for eating pho. The tables are close by but I know they're just trying to maximize the seating. The noise level is loud when the restaurant is half full. Most customers come for their Vietnamese iced coffee and they have a lot of people order banh mi and pho for takeout. They give parking validation for the SALT at Kakaako garage so make sure you scan the QR code before you leave.

Typical authentic owned spot, viet olders working front and kitchen a seat yourself order pay and…read moreleave spot; a breath of fresh air if you've been doing nothing but running in the congested streets of waikiki. Bun rieu: 4.5/5 only bun rieu i've had that includes whole shrimp in it, they don't cheap out on the meatballs, tofu, pork blood etc. My only issue is I would've added more fish sauce/ shrimp paste so it's a stronger seafood taste like the ones i'm used to back in california Pho: My partner gave it a 4/5 good broth good meat portion only complaint was the large was pretty small other then that very good

Dinner pho real…read more.. Nothing beats some pho...well it's mom's favorite as the broth is so aromatic and soothing I thought that Pho Nina would be perfect on a late Sunday night one street parking is easy to find and is free though they do have some parking in the back it was easier to just grab the street parking. You can find them on S King Street across from the Honey Ham Shop or just before Prince Jonah Kushiro Elementary School and inside is quite spacious with three four top tables and four six top tables which can be separated if needed but you can smell the yumminess as soon as you walk in. Mom got the Tofu Veggie Pho medium as I was just having conversation of what size she wants and the gentleman says her medium is enough too much for her but you can have the large...that already had me feeling meh. I got the bbq pork vermicelli with spring rolls since I wanted to try something different from hers but the price is fair and was looking forward to it since it's been awhile. She loved her broth not oily and it was nice and light filled with lots of veggies as for me the raw veggies was hard to eat along with mint mixed in was a challenge on my personal liking but not having water as I tried to pick it out of my teeth wasn't pleasant and the sauce I enjoyed but might be a bit spicy for some so I couldn't offer to mom sadly. The service didn't impress me at all he kept interrupting our conversation for his two cents but as we placed our order the look of disappointment when we declined appetizers wasn't necessary along with asking us if we wanted water or something to drink as we wasn't served water at all throughout the service. He later tried asking us if we wanted dessert the last tapioca which we declined and his mood shifted even more just made me want to leave and it's cash only no card payment.

After about a decade, I finally made it back to this gem. We went when it 1st opened and we walked…read moreright in. The lady who brought our water and utensils was very sweet. Pho was delicious. I love their broth. We also ordered the spring rolls. Also delicious. The decor seems to be the same as I remember. It's clean and tidy little hole-in-the wall that's been around as long as can remember. I can't wait to go back.

One of the OG Pho restaurant in Chinatown. My parents used to take us here when we were little…read moreones. The broth was clean but full flavor. Perfect for the rainy day. Generous meat portion, although I did the beef flank a bit chewy and tough. But overall, a well rounded, authentic bowl. The fresh herbs condiments was very generous. Dont forget to order the Vietnamese coffee to wake up your senses. This a family owned restaurant, so service was warm. Just need a little patient at time since at times a one woman show.