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    Yum Yum Pho

    4.8 (212 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Pho with added sauces
    Kristin S.

    This tiny location brings some big flavor to the pho world. Nestled in among several good restaurants and businesses, I think we picked a good one to try. We did have to wait about 20 minutes to get a table. The space is small but functional. The service was good too; auntie didn't even have to write anything down. She got this down to a science. I ordered a pho combo that came with a Vietnamese coffee and two spring rolls. Wow, was it great. I enjoyed it all! My two sons got a pho bowl and shared while I shared some pho with my daughter. The bathroom is through the kitchen and for how much food this place is putting out it's pretty clean and I bet this building has been here a long time.

    Pearl C.

    This is my go to place for pho outside of Chinatown. I've introduced so many friends and family to this place and now they're all regulars as well! The aunty that that works the front is always so fast and friendly. She remembers a lot of her regular customers and even takes our orders without ever needing to write it all down. I always order the combo 2 which comes with your choice of pho, 2 spring rolls, and your choice of Vietnamese iced coffee or tea for $18.99. The pho broth is so aromatic and rich in flavor I can literally drink the whole bowl lol. My boyfriend usually orders the lemongrass chicken vermicelli or rice plate. He swears no other places make the lemongrass as good as Yum Yum! If you can handle the heat, you definitely have to try their homemade spicy chili oil because it pairs well with pretty much every dish. They can get quite busy during peak hours and it's a small place with about 6 tables inside. A lot of times we'll order takeout and it's still just as good at home!

    Lemongrass Chili Oilt
    Matthew Y.

    Food is always awesome there. Pho is out of this world when you their lemongrass chili oil on top. Cant find that anywhere else. Staff is wonderful and excellent. Our go to spot for Pho in Aiea.

    Combination Pho sliced beef on the side
    Keola K.

    A favorite pho spot of mine, add in the cost and it pushes it fabulous. Where else are you getting a combination pho for under $15. The main server is always the same person, greets with small, always polite, and remembers my order. The pho is bursting with aromatic and umami filled broth is so light yet full of flavor. The sometimes challenging part of getting pho here is the parking lot is small. If none, you can try parking across the street in the hill. But do NOT park in the mall area behind the building. The security attendant will come up to the restaurant to tell you to move or it'll be towed. Nothing worse than having to leave your hot bowl of pho to move.

    Reuben L.

    I've passed here for years and never stopped in. We decided to give it a try. The place has a small dining area for 5-7 movable tables depending on the size of the guest count. It's a nice cozy atmosphere like a mom and pop restaurant feel. They were just another table besides us when we arrived. The server was polite and very knowledgeable. She took the order of a table of 8 without writing down anything and served them with no mistakes even with special orders, impressive! She made it to us very quickly and did the same. Excellent service. Our food came out in a timely matter. We had the chicken pho combo and the create your own beef pho combo. Our soup base was flavorful and tasty. Spring rolls were nice and crispy on the inside and fresh crisp veggies on the inside. It also came with a choice of Thai Iced Tea or Thai Iced Coffee. Very potent taste, can be a little strong for some but good for me. Great experience tonight. As we left, there was a waiting line outside the door

    Ms A.

    What a gem! This was our first time there and had a great experience! It was Mother's Day and it was packed. We patiently waited outside for around 15/20 minutes, which is fine, sends a positive message that it's a worthwhile place. Was greeted immediately when walking through the door, which makes me very happy from the get-go. I truly believe good customer service (treating people how you want to be treated) is essential for an establishment. I don't want to go to an establishment if I'm not treated nicely. The warm greeting woman/waitress took our order promptly and with a smile. The food came out very quickly by a gentleman which whom had a warm presence about him as well. The food was hot and very tasty! I ordered the Beef Steak Pho. For me, It had the perfect amount of noodles and beef ratio and the broth was yummy. As we proceeded to leave, there was a line outside, I can see why, this place is worth it. I absolutely recommend this restaurant and will be back!

    Oxtail pho with plenty of basil leaves
    Kathy U.

    Go early for lunch or dinner. This is a small place with only a half dozen tables that fill quickly, be prepared to wait outside. Service is very good. Family run business, wife is the main server, husband helps, too. Have eaten here before but decided to try the oxtail pho this time and I'm so glad I did! Hubby got his usual bed balls and rare steak. He always enjoys that. The oxtail pho was amazing. Oxtail pieces were cooked just right so it wasn't too difficult to eat. Broth here is always delicious. What's interesting is they do not put cilantro in, but it's so tasty that's ok. We always customize the accompaniments, half the bean sprouts and plenty of basil leaves. Also love the Vietnamese food channel (or video?) On one TV monitor and the scenic places on the other. It's always fun watching the food channel especially. This is our favorite pho place and will keep returning!

    Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli
    Irene M.

    A crowd favorite... After hearing much about this spot I finally got a chance to give them a try since I already was in the area. Yum Yum Pho is found in Aiea Town Square but not actually in the shopping area but outside right along Moanalua Road but parking is nice and convenient provided by the shopping center it's just a short walk up to the restaurant. This super cozy spot was a complete full house with many waiting outside but since I was ordering a take out I thought it'd be fine though since they were so busy I was told it would take 30-45 minutes is quite insane but totally understandable and was fine with it but since it's literally on the sidewalk there's no place to sit and wait as there was a large crowd of folks waiting for their table I opt to wait in the car as they'll call me once my order was ready. I ordered Tofu Summer Rolls and Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli and no it didn't take long at all but about 15 minutes which was much faster than expected. This place is crazy busy so phone order is totally recommended if you know ahead of time but was nice as the prices here are nice as well along with having dinner making it a wonderful and successful run. Thank you!

    Beef Pho Combo 3
    Derek Y.

    Haven't been here since they have new owners. The food was excellent . The broth was really good. The place was crowded around 11:30am... they only have .7-tables. Come early so you can get a table. Customer service was excellent. Parking is in the back by Aiea Manapua. Restaurant is across the Shell Service Station on Moanalua Road. Aloha,Derek

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i... When my Lunch Buddy, Dear Daniel, was awarded ROTD (Review of the Day) today (7.26.25), I asked him: "When do you want to go?" He replied: "When were you thinking?" I answered: "How about today?" LOL... Life is short, right? Yum Yum Pho is located in that weird shopping area that's down a steep driveway. It's called Aiea Town Square, but it's not a square. It's more like a two-story strip mall with odd, free parking. The entrance of Yum Yum Pho is street side. We had to go upstairs from the parking lot and walk a bit to get to the entrance. We waited at one of the bigger tables in the middle of the cozy shop while the staff cleaned a two-seater table. Gosh... this place is popular! I ordered Combination #2: a bowl of pho with rare beef steak in the soup, 2 spring rolls, and a Thai iced tea. It was a lot of food for a great price! Lunch Buddy ordered Combination #3 so that he could take the Bahn Mi sandwich home. He ate a super spicy bowl of pho and added the fresh basil leaves. Service was very good. I was given an extra chair for Cony and her friends! (The server saw that my tote bag was on my lap. She wanted me to be comfortable!) Thank you! CONGRATULATIONS to Dear Daniel on his ROTD! I'm so glad that we got the chance to celebrate on the day of your award!

    Summer Rolls
    Russ L.

    First time here. Located off the busy Moanaloa Road. Parking is available behind the restaurant down the steep driveway of Aiea Town Square. The restaurant is small, but comfortable and clean. Very popular and be prepared to wait especially during the busy lunch hours. The pho broth is clean but rich and beefy. The spices are not overpowering at all. The noodles cooked firm. The vegetables condiments are fresh. Portion size is very generous. Family Owned and operated restaurant. The service is warm and welcoming.

    Cainan S.

    Food: We ordered the #3 combo with Brisket Pho and a BBQ Pork Bahn Mi and also got tofu summer rolls. I really like how they have combos cuz normally I wanna eat both but don't want to order two whole meals. The pho broth was really flavorful on its own without adding any sauce and the bahn mi had really good bread. I liked dipping the bahn mi in the broth like a French dip sandwich. Service: the waitress was nice and the food came out pretty quickly. She also refilled our water very often. Ambiance: the interior pretty much looks like any Vietnamese restaurant. Its a small cozy place with maybe like 5 tables. Price: The combo meals are good value since you can get pho with another item that would normally cost more if you ordered separately.

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    Andy F.

    WOW! It exists! Finding a Vietnamese restaurant outside of Chinatown that's actually on-par or even better with those has been unsuccessful because all of them adjust/tones down their flavors and tastes to accommodate to the area and clientele. This was a Thursday evening and finding a place to eat on that side of town proved to be more difficult than before as most places close early. Luckily, I saw Yum Yum Pho with its nearly 5 star average Yelp rating, so why not come here!? This place is located along Moanalua Road, near Aiea Heights Drive, across from Aiea Medical Building, next to Vina Cafe. There's a small parking lot behind the building which you can access by a ramp right next to the building, or from the stoplight at the intersection with Heleconia Pl and turn into the first driveway. For a Thursday, this place was packed! Albeit, this is a smallish place, but these are usually the best ones! We had a little bit of a wait as there was another couple in front. Even though the inside was small, it was still cozy and comfortable, and clean and vibrant. We started with the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi. The baguette was REALLY good! Toasty and crispy outside, warm and soft inside with savory butter, flavorful lemongrass chicken, topped with perfectly marinated radish and carrot, and cilantro. The Eggplant Tofu Rice dish was excellent. Dish came out piping hot and it was very tasty with a nice char on the eggplant. I loved the addition of basil giving it a nice brightness with the savory and sweet. I also added a side of Small Pho Broth, and WOW, I was blown away. The flavors were spot on. You can taste the subtle herbs and spices. It was hearty, warm, and meaty. This little bowl was the best thing of the meal, and everything else was good! I must order the Pho next time! This time, we wanted to try the Crab Meat Noodle as this is only available on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. We were kindly noted that the broth is tomato-based and also the crab balls are made with real crab meat. Nice! The broth was light, warm with nice tomato flavor. The crab balls were very good. You can taste the crab! It also came with tofu, fish cake, shrimp, and slices of tomato. Noodles weren't the usual variety in Pho. It was the dried version of rice noodle. The accompaniments were the usual bean sprouts, jalapeno, basil, and a unique vegetable that we later found out it's sliced ong choy stem. Nice! It was really good! I might need to buy some at the market. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I feel like this might be even better than the restaurants in Chinatown! Quite happy to have found Yum Yum Pho. All the food was very well prepared. The prices were very reasonable. The service was awesome. Owners were so friendly, welcoming, honest, informative, attentive, and just a pleasure to talk to. I wish I lived a little closer to Aiea as I would come here very often! I can see why this place is so busy with many regulars that the owners make them feel like family and remember their usuals. But I need to come back ASAP for the Pho! Or even just a small bowl of pho with a side of French bread and pate!

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    Behind the building. Small driveway between Anytime Fitness and the Building Yum Yum Pho is in.

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    I've always wanted to try this place because I love Taiwanese food. But maybe because I had such…read morehigh expectations, I was pretty disappointed with everything. First, the price was pretty high compared to the amount of food they served and the flavor of their menu. The pork rice bowl had way too much rice compared to the pork, and I think I only had half of the rice to eat with the pork on top. All the foods we ordered wasn't very flavorful either and they charged 3% for credit cards. The economy is tough right now so that may explain the card charge and the portion size but I don't think I'll be going to this place again. It was good to try but wasn't impressionable!

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    We went there for lunch it was the first time going there…read more We had the assorted appetizers which were very tasty, the fish patties were tasty and moist and the calamari was crispy and went well with the 2 types of sauce they served. The crispy rice wrap was interesting, but was good and the satay chicken stick was also good with the peanut butter sauce. The spring rolls came out nice and crispy it had the right amount of vegetables and meat inside and went well with the dipping sauce, only thing for the 6 rolls they only have 2 small leaves of romaine to wrap the rolls in so we just ate it with out the romaine lettuce. I had the Evil Princess stir fried with pork and green beans and bamboo shoots, onions and basil leaves with a curry sauce. It was okay but on the sweeter side due to the coconut milk in the curry. My wife enjoyed the fried pork chop with her dipping sauce. The Pad Thai noodles with Chicken was okay, but on the sweeter side like more ketchup than flavor, there was a lot left so others thought the same. Men's restroom is dangerous they have brooms and other cleaning supplies as you enter the restroom, if you are not careful you could trip over the supplies, don't know why they don't place it more inside, because they have room in the restroom. Server was nice and friendly, this is a family run business, looks like the sister, brother, their mother who cleans the table non stop was very busy. And another family member doing the busing and dishes.

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    I asked my coworker who's a Vietnamese chef, that when she's tired of cooking all day, but wants to…read moreeat good Vietnamese food, where would she go? And her answer was this place and it did not disappoint! Located where the old Rice Paper and Pho My Lan used to be in Chinatown. Dining tables and chairs that can be combined for bigger or smaller parties alike. Note that it may be a little tight in some aisle ways, when maneuvering through. The service here is quick and efficient. And even though they can get really busy at times, they're still cranking out the food and beverages in a timely manner. As for the food, it's definitely comforting and delicious. The different pho broths (chicken, beef, etc) are all just right, not too oily, not too salty. I didn't even have to add in any condiments to enhance the flavor. The Banh Xeo is a huge portion, that can be shared amongst a party of 2-4. Street parking is located right out front, there's also a parking structure out back, with an entrance into the establishment directly from the parking structure. I will definitely be coming back here for more!

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    Live the pho! Hits the spot especially on cooler days. The broth is delicious and hot! I don't like…read morewarm broth... The sandwiches are great too... Bread is delicious and good amount of meat and filling! Service is very good too!!!

    One of my kids weren't feeling good so I figured go get him some pho for lunch, Pho Waipahu looked…read morelike they had some good reviews so I called ahead to order his combination pho and papaya shrimp salad for me. When I got there I remembered I got papaya salad from this place years ago but it sucked and that's why I never went back. Anyways, I walk in and don't get a greeting from anyone. Whatever. I pay for my order and then that's it. No "Thank you", "Have a nice day!" Just silence. So already the customer service is pretty shitty. I get home and open up my container and then I'm like wtf, the shrimp were all cut in half. Why would they even do that. That shit is so weird. You basically put like 4 shrimp in my plate and cut it in half. The salad came with 2 sauces, a sweet chili and a watery one I thought was fish sauce. I put the watery one on and it was so sweet. I was like wtf is this!? Plus the papaya was so tough. That salad was so junk so now they are 2 for 2 for bad papaya salad. I'll remind myself to NEVER go there again. I would give them one star but my son said their pho was alright so they get two. However if you're looking for good papaya salad and good customer service, this place ain't it.

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