Pho Saigon

The Pho Can't Get "Pho-Resher" Than This!

When people look for mama's homemade pho, the first place they would think of to head down to would be Chinatown. BUT, for those who aren't too stoked about that trek to Chinatown, Pho Saigon is a great alternative. Pho Saigon, established in 2000, is located in the heart of Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, right across of Ala Moana Shopping Center! Pho Saigon isn't just convenient for those townies, but its also modern AND inexpensive. Can it get any better? Yes it can! Pho Saigon serves up piping hot bowls of homemade pho! Now, you may be wondering, what exactly is pho? Pho, pronounced "fuh," is a Vietnamese soup usually made from beef stock and spices, topped with vermicelli noodles, various meats, and herbs. 

If you're not a huge fan of pho, Pho Saigon serves up other types of Vietnamese dishes like Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese spicy beef soup) and Bun (vermicelli with fish sauce) as shown in our video below. Not a noodle fan? They also have Vietnamese-style chicken wings, rice dishes, and spring rolls.

On our expedition for Vietnamese noodles, we decided on trying 3 different types of dishes at Pho Saigon. Michelle and I (Estelle) got the Bun, Emily got the Pho, and Jadyne got the Bun Bo Hue. The Bun, although unlike my mother's, was quite of a win! The fish sauce tied everything in together! The Bun Bo Hue was a great spicy, oily take on the pho, but with a much deeper, distinct beefy broth. Lastly, the pho was so ngon (delicious)! All dishes were beautifully crafted with Vietnamese flavors that shined through. 

What's our rating for Pho Saigon? A 9/10! Although there can be some improvements, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was modern, and the service was fantastic!

View our Episode 3 Podcast! (Pho Saigon)