Philip & Lily Lin (P&L Lin)
I will live in Kona for 12 years and been to this restaurant multiple times. But recently, I tried to Kalbi ribs for the first time and it was oh my gosh amazing! The whole thing melted in your mouth but at the same time it was an over salty. The flavor was so wonderful
And then I had the spicy lemon grass chicken Vietnamese sandwich. The bread was so fresh. From my understanding, they make it every morning. It was a little small for me as a 6’1 guy but for normal people it would be a satisfying size.
Lastly, I just really love their spring rolls. Again, because they wrap it and make it every day in the morning so it tasted really fresh. It wasn’t super salty but flavorful and crispy. So yummy!!
I actually crave these things now
… moreMike H
Not quite as authentic as Vietnamese restaurants we frequent in the DC area, but not bad by its own right. The pho used high-quality meat, and the broth has a different but pleasant flavor.
… moreChris Hinshaw
Good food, good prices, excellent Pho. The Happy Pancakes are crepes, not Bahn Xeo. But they are served in Bahn Xeo style. He bakes his own bread for the Bahn Mi. Definitely worth the stop.
… moreAndrew York
We come here a lot as the price is not bad, especially the “mini menu” (which actually had decent portions). I recommend the beef pho with the lemongrass chicken sandwich (I only get that when I’m really hungry). The pho is solid, but nothing really groundbreaking.
… moreLiana Sun
A small sized pho is $13!! and it is super tiny. Super bummed but something in management has definitely changed, prices have gone way up and the portion to price ratio is definitely not worth it. They also charged 50 cents for butter to go with your bread.
… moreDiana Park-Alford
My go to place for pho noodles and they have banh mi sandwiches in all kinds of flavors. Friendly Wali up counter service and good people. Husband left his wallet on the table and they held it for him. Good comes out fast. I always so in for a meal when on island. Nothing fancy…total casual spot.
… moreLiz Chock
Always delicious food – beef pho, special sandwich, pork chops, Vietnamese Iced coffee – yum! And friendly service too, w/ COVID safety!
… moreMarc-Henri Progin
Very good pho! I’ve eaten many pho in many restaurants and this one definitely belongs to the best ones! Don’t be afraid from the decoration, just order a pho and enjoy!
… moreMike Tarsa
Wow! What delicious, authentic Pho. The owner was very accommodating to my request to combine the tofu and vegetable versions. Hot. Fresh. Ample portion size. I wish I lived here so I could come back regularly. The BanMi sandwiches looked huge, too.
… moreDenise Robichaud
Awesome bhanmis and Vietnamese iced coffee. The bread is amazing, homemade. We usually eat there, nice casual atmosphere and very friendly owners. Sometimes, when we’re having friends over for dinner, we order ahead – they pack up all the ingredients separately and we just heat up and construct the bhanmis for dinner
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