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Ms Nguyen Banh Mi & Rolls
Ala Moana·Vietnamese
Vietnamese counter inside Midtown Eats — fresh-daily banh mi, famous chicken pho, chicken egg rolls, and a standout Vietnamese iced coffee. Card only. Free validated parking.
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Oahu punches well above its weight when it comes to Vietnamese food. From steaming bowls of pho in Kaimuki to crispy banh mi in Ala Moana, the island's 66 Vietnamese restaurants give you plenty of reasons to eat well. I pulled together this guide combining my own verified picks with the highest-rated spots locals and visitors keep coming back to.
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At the top of the list are two spots I personally recommend and have earned the NateEatsHawaii badge: Midtown Eats, Honolulu's buzzy new food hall in Ala Moana, and Ms. Nguyen Banh Mi & Rolls, the Vietnamese counter inside it serving fresh-daily banh mi, famous chicken pho, and a standout Vietnamese iced coffee. Beyond those, you'll find well-regarded spots like Hale Vietnam Restaurant in Kaimuki — known for modern Vietnamese fare with vegetarian-friendly options — and Lemongrass Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine in Kailua, a cozy neighborhood staple for banh mi and Asian classics.
Every spot our editors have personally visited is marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you always know which recommendations come with firsthand experience. Whether you're hunting for a quick banh mi lunch or a full pho feast, this guide has you covered across every corner of the island.
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our editors' top verified pick is Ms. Nguyen Banh Mi & Rolls inside Midtown Eats in Ala Moana — known for fresh-daily banh mi, chicken pho, and Vietnamese iced coffee. Beyond that, well-rated spots like Hale Vietnam Restaurant in Kaimuki and Golden Pho in Kaneohe are consistently popular with locals and visitors alike.
Vietnamese cuisine on Oahu is generally very wallet-friendly. Counter-style spots like Ms. Nguyen Banh Mi & Rolls and Bella Banh Mi Cafe are popular for quick, budget-conscious meals, while neighborhood restaurants like Aloha Vietnamese Foods in Moiliili and Broken Rice in Kaimuki are known for generous portions at reasonable prices.
This is a curated BEST guide — our editors' personally verified picks appear first (look for the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurants across Oahu drawn from the site's catalog of around 1,900 restaurants. The guide is reviewed and refreshed regularly to reflect new openings and closures.
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