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Finding great Vietnamese food in and around Waikiki takes a little local know-how — so I pulled together the spots worth knowing, combining the area's best-rated options into one curated guide.
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The list spans everything from steaming bowls of phở at Phở Minh Thư Restaurant to banh mi sandwiches at Aloha Hotdog and Banh Mi, plus hearty broth-based dishes at Ribs & Broth Waikiki. Whether you're after a quick, affordable bite or a sit-down Vietnamese meal, there's something here for every craving.
Spots that our editors have personally visited and verified carry the NateEatsHawaii badge — keep an eye out for that marker as you browse the full list of 6 qualifying restaurants below.
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The top-rated options near Waikiki include Phở Minh Thư Restaurant, Pho Old Saigon in nearby Kapahulu, and Ribs & Broth Waikiki — each well-regarded for their Vietnamese comfort food. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the list for personally verified picks.
Pho Old Saigon on Kapahulu Ave and Aloha Hotdog and Banh Mi in Waikiki are both popular choices for a satisfying, budget-friendly Vietnamese meal without straying far from the tourist strip.
This is a curated BEST guide — it leads with any of our editors' hand-picked recommendations (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), then rounds out the list with the highest-rated Vietnamese spots in and around Waikiki based on visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii.
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