Pho Saigon

I ate pho tandem for $19 at Saigon Pho restaurant, which seemed a lot compared to some of the other Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown. However, the Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown have small, medium, and large pho. But, there is only one size at Saigon Pho restaurant and that is large only and they do give a lot. I was barely able to finish my bowl of pho noodle soup and it was good. I came with my aunty & uncle and they had to share their pho noodle soup as it was too much for them to eat it all alone.

We decided to try this establishment. It was a fantastic decision. First off, let me say the staff was phenomenal. I can only assume Henry is the owner, and the entire time we were here, he was going around from table to table talking to the patrons, and he is such a nice man. The food, oh dear Lord, was absolutely fabulous. Multiple flavors burst forth in your mouth with every bite. The rice, the beef, the broth, the shrimp, the spring rolls, and the pork were all incredibly delicious. The portion sizes are very large, too, and we weren't expecting that, and so we were too full to attempt desert because we just couldn't stop eating our main courses. The pomegranate tea was one of the best teas I've had the pleasure of drinking and would have to say it's a must try. Be prepared to have a hard time hearing because it can be a little noisy, but the atmosphere is very nice. This is a must eat at establishment.

The food was really delicious, but during the lunch hour the parking was horrendous. Avoid the meal crowds because the parking lot is limited, and people don't know how to park within their stall. The lot person is irritating because he wants you to park where he tells you, even if your car can barely fit because of the other cars parked on the line. Parking is the negative here.

The aroma of basil fills the air. The dining area accommodates more seating than the average resturant in Honolulu. The Pho warmed me up and was authentic. An older man who worked there explained ther Pho is slowly made over a dozen hours. The Broth contained a depth of flavor I've come to expect from Pho after living in Houston's China Town district. It took two or three attempts for my friend to get extra table service but I wouldn't hold that against this place. But it's an opportunity to make the place even better. Thank you for upholding and preserving the authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine.