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Chinatown·Vietnamese Restaurant
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🍲Vietnamese Food·Chinatown
Best Vietnamese Food in Chinatown, Honolulu
Chinatown is Honolulu's undisputed home for Vietnamese food, and I've pulled together every spot worth knowing across the neighborhood's 9 qualifying restaurants. From steaming bowls of phở at local staples like Phở 97 and Phở Tô Châu Restaurant — a bustling, bare-bones café celebrated for its Vietnamese classics — to the plant-based spread at Thuong An Lac Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant, there's genuinely something for every craving.
Updated September 2026
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This is a curated BEST guide, meaning our editors' hand-picked recommendations appear first and carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page. Spots our editors have personally visited are also marked so you can see exactly where he's eaten. The remaining restaurants are ordered by their reputation and standing in the neighborhood.
Whether you're after a hearty bowl of noodle soup, Vietnamese classics at a casual café like Phở Huong Lan in the Chinese Cultural Plaza, or something off the beaten path, this list gives you a reliable starting point for eating your way through Chinatown.
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What is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown, Honolulu?
Chinatown has a strong cluster of well-regarded Vietnamese spots, with Phở 97, Pho Vietnam, and Anh Hong Restaurant consistently standing out among locals and visitors. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page to see which spots have earned our editors' recommendation.
Where can I find affordable Vietnamese food in Chinatown?
Most Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown are known for being wallet-friendly — places like Phở Tô Châu Restaurant and Phở Huong Lan are casual, no-frills spots where a satisfying bowl of phở won't break the bank.
How is this Vietnamese food guide kept up to date?
NateEatsHawaii actively catalogs restaurants across Oahu, and this guide is updated as new spots open, close, or rise in reputation — so you can trust the list reflects what's actually worth visiting in Chinatown right now.
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