Delicious! Don't let this "hole in the wall" style place stop you from dining here. For our visit, the dining room was very clean and you can clearly see the kitchen. The people were friendly and the food was amazing! We started with the spring roles with house made fish sauce. We loved them so much, especially the fish sauce, that we ended up dipping all the garnishings in it too. My wife got the vermicelli barbecue chicken and I had the beef pho. Everything was amazing, with large portions and affordable prices.
Exactly what you are looking for. No frills, no fuss, authentic Vietnamese food. Table next to mine brought over beers from 7-11, so assume it's BYOB. (7-11 is next door)
Really good restaurant for pho and noodle with fish source. Quantity is good, quality also really good. Small place. Strongly recommend.
Very much a mom and pop place, yea it may look a little run down but the food is delicious. The portions are big so definitely have an appetite or share. I had the spring rolls and chicken salad both tasted great
Was hoping to get a good meal at a Vietnamese restaurant near our condo. We try to eat at various places featuring foods from other countries when we travel. It's so we can experience something we don't normally get at home. It was acceptable but not special. Most Vietnamese restaurants offer a filet mignon beef pho soup but not here. My wife's beef was too chewy according to her but taste ok.
One of the best pho broth in Waikiki. Got it with the shrimp which were big and juicy. The garnish was fresh and plentiful and the service was great. The casing for the fried egg rolls was a bit tough but otherwise tasted fine. Would definitely come back!
What a find! My husband and I just happened upon this place while we were walking around one night looking for a place that was open and not too crowded. The food was delicious, reasonably pricedand the service was friendly and efficient. We shared an order of Summer Rolls with peanut sauce; I had Pho with Eye Round Steak (served with plenty of fresh basil, bean sprouts and lemon wedge,) and my husband had Imperial Fried Rice. We were stuffed with delectable, savory food by the end of the meal! It felt as if we had come to someone’s house and their family had prepared a meal for us—very unpretentious and welcoming. While the decor is very basic, it is clean and functional and that is all that mattered to us because we wanted good food. We even spoke briefly with the chefs and complimented them on their skills at creating a wonderful meal. It’s just that kind of place—small, friendly and filled with culinary delight!
If you like hole in the wall Vietnamese places that could fit in Vietnam itself with amazing tasting food then definitely come here. If you don't - then just don't come here and leave a bad review - know what you're getting yourself into! The food was some of the best Vietnamese food I've had outside of Vietnam and the service was quick and kind. Green papaya salad, spring rolls, and vermicelli all delicious w/ big portions. I couldn't recommend this place more!
A "ma & pa" restaurant recommended by a local friend. A hidden gem if you are craving for some Vietnamese food around the western part of Waikiki: quite accessible from the beach. Great pricing and attentive service. The summer rolls are deliciously packed with fresh veggies and juicy shrimp. Just manage your expectation since it's a "hole in a wall" diner, not some bougie up-scale place.
Don’t let the location or decor stop you! This is some of the best Thai food around for the price. Small, family run restaurant with good service and great dishes. Home made and handmade spring rolls, papaya salad and the vegetable dish were all excellent. Would recommend to anyone.