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4.5 (33 reviews)

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Steak pho
David C.

Kids went ahead and ordered the shrimp pho and the steak pho. Both were satisfied with the flavor and they are generous with the portions. The owners are very nice and full of smiles. The food trucks are all together creating a nice and chill environment and ambiance for the people coming in by.

Special banh mi $13
Amy Y.

I noticed this new spot pop up on my yelp feed, and since I was craving banh mi, I decided to give it a try. It's a very small spot located next to Itchy Butt. The menu isn't strictly Vietnamese, it's a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. I ordered the special combo banh mi (about $13), which came loaded with assorted pork and vegetables. The sandwich was generously stuffed and definitely a good portion for the price. The first few bites were pretty good, but I later realized the sandwich was heavily drenched in mayo. Unfortunately, it didn't sit well with my stomach afterward. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with my experience.

Bbq beef Bahmi
Gabriel P.

We went to because my wife had a Bahmi sandwich crave Knowing that parking would be a challenge She ordered it thru the Door Dash app. The order was ready when specified. Counter person was friendly. It's definitely a take out only. Soon as you open the door there's the oder counter. We shared the spring rolls and a BBQ Beef sandwich. I thought the wrapper of the Sping Rolls were crisp yet chew. The filling was tasty. I would buy it again. The bahmi sandwich was passable to me. Some pieces of meat were tender and some was chewy. The bun was crisp on the outside yet chewy. Next time I'll try the Crispy Pork bahmi. Enjoy

Spring roll
Dathan C.

We've had a lot of banh mi. No name, Le's, Niu Baguette, Pate, Pho Viet Manoa, etc. So when a new banh mi place opens up, it gets added to the list of places to try. We got the crispy pork and the yen special which consists of pate, ham, jambo and mayonnaise, plus the usual pickled vegetables. Both of these banh mi were large. This is definitely a first world problem, but I straight up asked my better half where do I start because it was so stuffed full of food. No one else gives this much food for $12. Both sandwiches were stuffed full of meat and pickled vegetables. The crispy pork was a bit dry, but it crunched and had good flavor. The ham and jambo were fairly standard for what you'd expect from a banh mi. Vegetables were pickled, crisp, and tasty. Bread was fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Too much mayo for our tastes, but you can always ask for less mayo. Overall the quality is better than Niu Baguette and Pho Viet Manoa, but less than No Name, and Le's, but for the quantity, Yen's is in a category all on its own as we were struggling to finish the sandwiches and we were hungry coming from a gym session. They do sell non-sandwich items, which we'll be back for, but it may be a bit messy to do some of the broth based items as takeout. We also got the spring rolls, which came two to an order for $7. Good balance of shrimp and meat to veggies and noodles and sauce was very flavorful. Parking is shared with Itchy Butt and Keeaumoku Seafood. Be careful backing up as you're backing right into Keeaumoku street. No bathroom, but there are a few seats and a tiny table inside. The owner and his wife were efficient and polite. They take electronic payments including AMEX.

Yen Special Combination Banh Mi (top) and BBQ Beef Banh Mi (bottom)
Daniel C.

Yan Cafe & Sandwich is located in the same building as Keeaumoku Seafood and Itchy Butt. Their parking situation is a love and hate situation. It's great they have parking but the traffic in that area is hit or miss. Sometimes I feel that the street metered parking on the side streets might be easier to get in and out of. When you enter, the restaurant is clean and bright with an easy to read menu. This is a take out type of restaurant. Knowing the parking situation, I called in my order. They told me 10-12 minutes and got my name. I'm so glad that I called in my order because when I arrived, they were packed with a ton of people waiting for their order. Customer service on the phone and when I picked up my order was friendly. I ordered 1 Yen Special Combination Banh Mi and 1 BBQ Beef Banh Mi. My order was ready when I arrived. Both banh mi sandwiches come with the typical pickled veggies, cucumber and Chinese parsley on a freshly baked baguette. Surprisingly they didn't have jalapeño slices and the sandwiches weren't cut in half. Both sandwiches came with a lot of meat and were generously filled. The BBQ Beef was a quite dry as the beef was overcooked for my taste. Their Yen Special Combination was my favorite between the two. The hot sauce I asked for was rather salty and wasn't really spicy for me. Good thing I have a lot of hot sauce options at home. Nice new addition to the Makiki area and wishing them all the best! 3.5 stars

Vietnamese coffee with Hazelnut coffee Special banh mi and crispy pork banh mi
Ann B.

I've came here two times and have not been disappointed at all. I've tried their special and crispy pork banh mi and it's sooooo yummy. There's a lot of other things on their menu, but by far I love their sandwiches. Big portion sandwich with a great balance of pickled vegetables, meats and spread. Can't really argue with the price of the sandwich because I would say it justifies it by taste and size. Also tried their Vietnamese coffee with hazelnut coffee which I've enjoyed, has a nice sweet, creamy and nutty taste. More on the sweeter end for coffee but a great me up for the day. Location: It's located on Keeaumoku street but there's a couple of stalls on the side of their shop. I haven't had issues with parking during around lunch time and dinner time. The service and staff are so sweet and greet you with the kindest and thank you~ Pretty quick service. Order was ready in a timely manner in about 15 minutes. Yen is a lil hole-in-the wall cafe and might make this my go-to banh mi spot from now on!

They will open on 7-19-25, Saturday
Nadine C.

Takeout lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Yen Cafe & Sandwich opened this second location on Keeaumoku Street on July 19, 2025. (The original location is in Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue.) This new location is between Itchy Butt and Keeaumoku Seafood. Enjoy 20 percent off NOW during their Grand Opening! There are a few free shared parking stalls right in front of the cozy shop. If you want to dine in, they have three folding chairs inside, but no tables. Service was pleasant and efficient. I had called in my order and waited a few minutes for my fresh meal! I took my vermicelli with spring rolls and grilled pork to enjoy elsewhere... because I really need air-conditioning! My food was beautiful and tasty! I would return again!

crispy roast pork banh mi
Angel H.

This place is located on the same strip as Itchy Butt and Keeaumoku Seafood across from Cartwright Field. They sell mostly Vietnamese food with a few plate lunches thrown in. Most importantly they sell sugarcane juice. Yes! It's a grab and go place. There's nowhere to dine on the inside. Our whole family ordered dinner from here. We got the Summer Roll $6.50, Grilled Steak $18.99, Vietnamese Hue Beef Noodle Soup $14.99, Crispy Roast Pork Banh Mi $12, and two cups of sugarcane juice $5.50 each. The soup base for the beef noodle was very good. It had a nice flavor and aroma. The banh mi was on a toasted baguette. The roast pork was crispy, but also very dry. The sugarcane juice was right up my alley. I am a sugarcane juice lover. They also sell my favorite oxtail pho. I'll definitely be back to try that. It wasn't the best Vietnamese food that I've had, but it's a solid choice for a take out spot. The food was decent and the prices reasonable. They should give Itchy Butt and Keeaumoku Seafood a run for their money. They're also giving 20% off the entire menu until 10/31/25. You know that I'll be taking advantage of that.

Spring rolls
Deborah P.

I guess I'm into a bahn mi sandwich crave. So my husband said he was reading some yelpers yelping about this place so he said lets try them. I said ok. Ordered on line through door dash and was ready when they said it would be ready. Parking is a challenge only 4 parking stalls sharing with other establishments. We had parking on the side street. I wanted to try the spring rolls and BBQ beef bahn mi sandwich. The spring rolls was good came with romaine lettuce and sauce with basil leaves on the side. 5 pieces. The BBQ beef bahn mi was ok. Lots of sweet mayonnaise smeared on the bottom of the French baguette couldn't taste the vegetables like the carrots daikon and cucumbers I felt it wasnt tasted like pickle vegetables. The meat was tender and wasnt over powering with shoyu marinate. It did have I think green peppers on it but wasnt hot chopped very small in the meat. Would try something else again.

Justin H.

Amazing Vietnamese food, it's off to the side of keeamoku street, right side before hitting over the bridge going towards Makiki area. Parking is very limited, be sure to phone order. Food is very good , has very different lover from other Vietnamese restaurant. Very good service and clean on the inside too. There's no inside tables , so it's take out only.

Dirty shrimp AFTER I cleaned it out with a chopstick... the slit was already there
Caitlin C.

We gave this place 2 chances and both times they've let us down. The first time we went, I got the pork and spring roll vermicelli and my fiance got the ten combination banh mi. The spring rolls were really unique! They were wrapped in rice paper and then in rice noodle so they were really light and crispy. My fiance however did not get what he ordered. They gave him the crispy pork belly banh mi instead. So he was pretty disappointed. The second time we went he got the yen combo banh mi, successfully this time! It was really good, lots of flavors packed into it and the sauce was really good. I asked the guy if the spring rolls appetizer wax the same as the spring rolls in the vermicelli. He said yes. So I ordered the shrimp and spring roll vermicelli and a side order of spring rolls, expecting the same spring rolls as the last time I ordered them. Nope, they switched them to normal spring rolls with regular spring roll wrapper. DEVASTATING! To make matters worse, the shrimp were peeled but not cleaned, even though some of them were cut open along the spine, so the poop from the vein diffused throughout the shrimp. Resulted in a rather dirty tasting shrimp unfortunately. I rarely lose my appetite but the dirty shrimp really did it for me. The guy working the register has kind of bad attitude, like he doesn't wanna be there. He also doesn't seem like he knows the menu at all. Their sauces they make in house for the banh mi and the fish sauce are so delicious and I want to like this place SO BAD. Especially since it's within walking distance from my house. But it's been a let down so far. Please bring back those other spring rolls!!!

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Daniel W.

Nice, small Vietnamese restaurant. No real seating though. Pick-up and go! Nice menu selection and food came out in about 15 minutes! I wanted to add clearer menu pictures, since most were blurry.

Conrad v.

This was my first time trying this new business that is close to where I live. This is a friendly, loving and caring establishment. The smell that comes from here is outstanding. It makes you want to eat everything. My favorite is the Vietnamese Pho and also the Chicken Fried Rice. But overall, I have too many favorites. This is how great this establishment is.

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Everything I've ordered here has been delicious. Big portions, good prices, nice service. Def recommend.

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4.3(561 reviews)
1.7 miChinatown
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I could've sworn I reviewed Pho Que Huong before, but guess not. This is my favorite pho shop…read moreon-island thus far. This place is constantly busy, and for good reason. The food is unbelievable! Sometimes there's a line out the door, but the team is efficient--so always wait! This location is in Chinatown on Maunakea. If you're lucky, you can snag a metered parking spot nearby. Pho Que Huong is super clean, and I love how they decorate for holidays. Family-owned, this local business is very welcoming. Plenty of tables. Clean restrooms for paying customers. The food and drink are made with utmost care. The produce is always fresh and clean. The pho broth is unmatched. Not too sweet, lovely and aromatic. Portions are generous for the price point. Vietnamese coffee is a must! Strong and sweet--yum! The spring rolls even taste "healthy" here in that they're not too oily, and made with fresh ingredients. The customer service is always on-point, whether eating in or taking out. Note: They do not offer XL size for takeout. I think it's sweet they don't advertise otherwise, since they don't have the proper containers for that amount of food. Be sure to check out this authentic Vietnamese spot!

I have been living in Hawaii for five years and have eaten at this restaurant countless times. But…read moreafter today, I am utterly disgusted and will never step foot in this place again. Your service is absolute garbage. This morning, I called to place an order. I initially tried using Vietnamese to order two PDBs, but the woman who answered couldn't understand me. I switched to English and asked for two "Pho Combinations." She understood that, took the order, and told me it would be ready in 10 minutes. I also wanted to order Quẩy, so I asked, "Can I get one Quẩy?" Again, she didn't understand. So I clarified in English: "Add one Chinese doughnut." Guess what her response was? She condescendingly told me, "This is a Vietnamese restaurant, not a Chinese restaurant." What the hell is your problem? On your very own menu, that item is literally listed as a "Chinese doughnut." As a server, you don't even know your own restaurant's menu, yet you have the audacity to respond to a customer with such an arrogant, rude, and racially discriminatory attitude. It's disgusting. Everyone knows you are a Vietnamese restaurant. But Quẩy is widely known as a Chinese doughnut, and that is exactly how it is written on your menu. Learn your own menu. To make matters worse, when I arrived 20 minutes later, the front desk told me my phone order hadn't even been made yet and that I had to wait. What on earth was the point of me calling ahead? It's a complete joke. If you are going to be this arrogant and rude, and if you hate Chinese culture so much, why is your restaurant located in Chinatown? Why don't you move to a Vietnamese neighborhood? This is Chinatown. This restaurant has incredibly low-quality staff and a glaring issue with discrimination. It is absurd that an employee can work here without even knowing the menu. To openly disrespect and discriminate against Chinese customers--when you are located in Chinatown and 80% of your repeat customers are Chinese--is pathetic. Take your business elsewhere.

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Pho Que Huong - Good size restaurant, have AC and very clean restroom for patrons.

Good size restaurant, have AC and very clean restroom for patrons.

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Ocean Pho

4.4(1.1k reviews)
0.6 mi
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Emily was the very best server. And, food was freshly prepared to our liking. Give Emily a raise!read more

Ocean Pho, formerly known as Pho Bistro 2. Also known as "Pho Dai Duong". Still same great pho…read moreand other tasty Vietnamese dishes. Same great space. Same friendly service. Aunty Lien and son Tuan still serving with a smile. So many great choices to choose from. I always come for the pho. Soup is delicious and comforting. Meat is of good quality and generously portioned. The vegetables abundant, fresh, and my favorite variety of basil, sawtooth, jalapeño, and fresh lemon. It really IS my favorite spot on the island for pho! I keep on saying I will try their other popular dish which is the oxtail soup or the oxtail pho... but haven't been able to get around wanting the deliciousness of the combo pho (and they are often sold out of this item)! I shouldn't know this but their tapioca dessert is out of this world delicious too!! You can find Ocean Pho on most social media platforms. Instagram: oceanpho808. Facebook: Ocean Pho and Pho Dai Duong. Tiktok: @Ocea n pho808 . Ocean Pho shares parking lot with a space a spa, mini mart and a few other businesses. Get there when they first open at 10:30a or 4:30p and there will be no problem. Just don't visit on Tuesday when they are closed otherwise you be waiting a very long time!

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The Pig & The Lady

4.1(3.6k reviews)
1.7 miChinatown
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We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super…read morepopular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation.

Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025,…read morei believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food!

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The host/hostess table right inside the front door!

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The dining area.

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4.8(408 reviews)
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I love their sandwiches!! But I don't like their location .. otherwise I would be going back more…read moreoften ... Let me just say ... this has to be one of the best banh mi sandwiches I've ever eaten ... I ordered the Tofu / Mushroom and it was so delicious! The bread had a lot to do with it because it was so crispy .. light and so fresh. . I think the bread is important .. It makes a big difference if the bread is good or not . My friend ordered the Lemongrass chicken and she also enjoyed it. We had to wait a while for our order as they got busier while we were there. Lot of people were doing take outs. It's a very small place on the third floor but there are a couple of tables on the inside and outside .. you can sit down comfortably and eat . They also have drinks such as Iced Tea or Iced Vietnamese Coffee which goes perfect with your sandwich. I will continue to come here to eat their sandwiches .. as long as they continue to make the crispy.. light fresh bread .

They don't have large menu but they get their banh mi done right! We had the Saigon special and…read morelemongrass chicken. The meats are well seasoned, bread is nicely toasted, pickled veggies are the right sour and sweet balance. Their chili sauce has real kicks! Their service is quick and friendly. They have a few small tables and seats. It's on the third floor of the 808 building. We definitely will go back again!

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Inside the shop

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4.4(415 reviews)
2.9 mi
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We were looking for pho in the Kaimuki area and after reading reviews, decided to try someplace…read morenew. 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!

Good Vietnamese spot in Kaimuki. Wasn't busy at lunch time on a Friday. We sat ourselves and they…read moretook 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.

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Saigon's Restaurant - Inside da restaurant............was pretty crowded for lunch.

Inside da restaurant............was pretty crowded for lunch.

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An Di Dzo

3.9(259 reviews)
1.0 miKaka'ako
$$

An Di Dzo did not disappoint! Planned to treat my girlfriend to a long-overdue catch-up session…read more Made reservations at 5 pm. When we arrived, we were the first guests so got to pick our table. When we sat down at the pretty wooden booth, there was a happy hour menu on the table. What?!? And YAY!! There was a 2-for special on the cocktails and you could select from the full menu which featured an extravagant and eclectic selection. There were wine and beer specials too but we were here for the cocktails. From the happy hour menu, we ordered the vegan spring rolls, chicken wings, and the Bo Ne Steak--a Vietnamese breakfast with bone marrow, cubed steak, sunny side eggs and a baguette. I can vouch for the spring rolls, light and crunchy without being oily. I don't eat land animals but my friend said the wings were divine. And they give you gloves to eat them. So civilized (ha) and a nice touch! She loved the bone marrow and steak. There was so much food she didn't finish it so I took it home to the hubby who devoured it. No complaints and only smiles from him! I wanted to try a couple pescatarian dishes from the regular menu so ordered the lemongrass clams which was AH-mazing! Could have been my favorite dish of the night because the flavors were unexpected but undeniably good. And, the garlic salmon bun (vermicelli noodles) was fantastic. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was savory yet light. I've never seen this option at any other Vietnamese restaurant and it certainly elevates the traditional dish which usually comes with meat, tofu, or spring rolls. (You can still order the bun with these options and they let you choose your protein combos.) Finally, (I told you there was a lot of food) we ordered the banana blossom salad. I rarely see this offering at other Vietnamese restaurants. It's hard to describe but I refer to this dish as the red-carpet version of the green papaya salad. It's more dressed up and sophisticated. A real treat and a must-have if you're dining at An Di Dzo. Parking was easy since it's at Ward (by the theaters or you can park anywhere in the village). The restaurant is clean and modern. And the service was courteous and professional. Our server Alex was great and made the evening extra special. An Di Dzo is open for lunch and dinner. They also offer some vegan options so I'll be back. Hubby enjoyed the leftovers so much he wants to give it a dine-in try. You don't have to ask me twice! Highly recommend you give them a try, too.

Popped in to An Di Dzo randomly while walking around Ward on a random Wednesday night! The place…read morewas more than half full but we were able to be seated right away. They have very trendy seating styles. We were seated in a wooden booth. The booth chairs were so far away from the table, there was no way you'd be able to eat without sitting on the edge of the bench haha. But very spacious for 4 people! The waitress was prompt with bringing our water, taking our order and bringing our food out. They have a little lazy-Susan style sauce/condiment platter on each table which was nice for the pho. The food was actually very tasty! I enjoyed everything I ate. Which kind of shocked me, being that town is more of a touristy area and I wasn't expecting to get decent pho! Since they're located in the same building as ward theaters, there's an entire parking structure for you to park in, for free! So don't worry about parking. If you're in the area, I'd suggest trying this place out!

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An Di Dzo - Inside bar seating

Inside bar seating

An Di Dzo - Summer shrimp rolls fresh

Summer shrimp rolls fresh

An Di Dzo - Bun w/ spring rolls & pork

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Bun w/ spring rolls & pork

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