Located at Sand island just off the Mauka bound at the Diamond head side of Sand Island access road, here is this little shop with a few tables inside, I want a Vietnamese sandwich and I call to placed my order, friendly staff, sandwich ready I just 5 to 10 minutes. The sandwich is well packaged and they accept credit card payment even for just a sandwich. There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in the area but lot of them do not offer sandwiches any more. There is not much parking in front of the restaurant so you may have to wait for the parking.
Nicky H.
Super roll, super roll, super roll!!! So so good! The nuc nam that comes with it, isn't the best but other than that, it was so ono! I called in my order and it was ready for pick up by the time I made it in. Small, shop with tapioca and drinks.
Takashi H.
Mom raved about this place after having a positive experience with friends and urged me to give it a try. I'm glad that I did! The service was friendly and fast. You can get all sorts of comfort food in the Pearlridge Food Court from Diem 99. Just be sure to get a big stack of napkins. Most of the food is fried and best not to keep it in the bottom of your bag. Don't even think about smuggling this food into the theater next door. The oil will drip and blow your cover.
Marissa K.
Love how this place is close to work! I went to their new Sand Island location. They used to be in the 99 Ranch building. I got their lemongrass chicken banh mi and their bbq pork and spring rolls vermicilli noodles. Everything is delish here! Don't forget to try their taro tapioca dessert too!
Pablo M.
On Yelp it says they close at 6 pm , I've been driving by everyday and it's closed either at 530 or before, you should change your hours of operation for this location
Mapu F.
Ordered through Uber eats. Food was good. Service through Uber eats was fast. Would definitely order again
Mr. L E.
I like to go here to get the Special Vietnamese Sandwich also called the Banh Mi Dac Biet. I get it with Jalapeños in the juice and pour the juice right into the sandwich if you want the extra kick. My top 2 places I go to get a special combo sandwich Hooghly recommended! I wish this place was open longer but they open early and close at 2pm. So if your flying in or local stop by an try the sandwich highly recommended!
Beast590 Vang
The lady there was hard to communicate with. Pho was way off, tasted like washed down pho from weeks ago. They were stingy on their broth. We had to ask for more. The rice noodle was hard. Sticky rice was a fail! Hard like a rock! Don’t recommend this place. Will never come back. Tbh….Sry!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pho
Jayson R.
Best Vietnamese food. Service is very good. And you see why they are so busy. Best food
Doreen H.
Trying a new food place, Diem 99 Cafe--Pearlridge Food Court Phase II. Whammoo! --for sure a return visit is warranted! I tried s Bahn Mi Barbecued Chicken sandwich. Deliciously different from other chicken sandwiches I've tried. You're digitally signaled when your order is ready for pickup. Phase II food court, brightly lit, offer a variety of good options. Lots of booths for comfortable visiting, setups for large group or counter seating. This place was busy! I can't wait to return to try other menu items!
As they greeted me with a smile I excitedly questioned them about the vegetables on this sandwich. I was halfway through my sandwich when I remembered to take pictures. It was so good and flavorful. Highly recommend if you don't consume meat. Probably grab another before heading to the airport.
Kathy U.
NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS FOR THEIR NEW LOCATION AT PEARLRIDGE WAI MAKAI FOODCOURT. (Can't pull it up on Yelp as a separate location.) Have been eyeing the space with the sign saying "coming soon" between Yummy's and Sbarro for weeks. Finally! We visited Friday afternoon 8/4 and they were open! They have a pager to let you know when your food is ready. We ordered take out even though we were eating there just in case we wanted to take some food home. Turns out we ate it all. Daughter had the spring rolls on vermicelli cold noodles. They sliced the spring rolls thinly and she liked that. I had the beef and beef ball pho meal, which comes with two spring rolls. Everything tasted good. Not outstanding, but good basic Vietnamese food. Pho broth was good and nice and hot. Pho noodles and some cooked bean sprouts were in a separate container from the broth. Basil (two types - see picture) and more raw bean sprouts were in a plastic bag, along with a slice of lime. Noodles were properly al dente so they wouldn't disintegrate when added to the hot broth. No idea why they gave both cooked bean sprouts and raw, but that wasn't a problem. They gave plenty of noodles but not enough basil. (Next time I'll just ask for more in lieu of all that bean sprouts.). They didn't give enough sauce. It was as if they gave for only one entree, but we asked for and got more plum sauce. They also give chili oil. No jalapeños for those that care. Overall. a good meal. Very filling. Nice to have Vietnamese food at Pearlridge again, it's been a really long time. Would return here again.
Ilene W.
I was offered a sample of a onolicious special Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll, an exclusive to Diem 99. It is not on the menu yet but ask for it and she will make spesho for you. It comes with a wonderful sweet spicy dip. The perfectly battered crispy shrimp is nestled in a lettuce wrap and rolled in delicate rice paper like the ones used for Summer Rolls. Broke Da Mout! So sorry I ate it all before remembering to take a picture.
Lani W.
I've been coming here since they were in the old 99 Ranch. I believe the Super Roll is new to their menu because I don't remember them having this at their old location. It's basically a spring roll wrapped in a summer roll. Genius! I highly recommend it if you're a fan of spring rolls. I also recommend their lemon grass Banh Mi. Delicious. The service is always good each time as well. I don't care much for the new location, but I imagine it's a great spot for business, especially with all the big truckers going back and forth in the area.
James P.
Subpar quality. Got the lemongrass chicken and I had better ones elsewhere. The chicken dry and the lemongrass flavor was really nonexistent. Only been here once and I'll try something else on the menu. Will update soon. Pt.2
Located at Sand island just off the Mauka bound at the Diamond head side of Sand Island access road, here is this little shop with a few tables inside, I want a Vietnamese sandwich and I call to placed my order, friendly staff, sandwich ready I just 5 to 10 minutes. The sandwich is well packaged and they accept credit card payment even for just a sandwich. There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in the area but lot of them do not offer sandwiches any more. There is not much parking in front of the restaurant so you may have to wait for the parking.
Super roll, super roll, super roll!!! So so good! The nuc nam that comes with it, isn't the best but other than that, it was so ono! I called in my order and it was ready for pick up by the time I made it in. Small, shop with tapioca and drinks.
Mom raved about this place after having a positive experience with friends and urged me to give it a try. I'm glad that I did! The service was friendly and fast. You can get all sorts of comfort food in the Pearlridge Food Court from Diem 99. Just be sure to get a big stack of napkins. Most of the food is fried and best not to keep it in the bottom of your bag. Don't even think about smuggling this food into the theater next door. The oil will drip and blow your cover.
Love how this place is close to work! I went to their new Sand Island location. They used to be in the 99 Ranch building. I got their lemongrass chicken banh mi and their bbq pork and spring rolls vermicilli noodles. Everything is delish here! Don't forget to try their taro tapioca dessert too!
On Yelp it says they close at 6 pm , I've been driving by everyday and it's closed either at 530 or before, you should change your hours of operation for this location
Ordered through Uber eats. Food was good. Service through Uber eats was fast. Would definitely order again
I like to go here to get the Special Vietnamese Sandwich also called the Banh Mi Dac Biet. I get it with Jalapeños in the juice and pour the juice right into the sandwich if you want the extra kick. My top 2 places I go to get a special combo sandwich Hooghly recommended! I wish this place was open longer but they open early and close at 2pm. So if your flying in or local stop by an try the sandwich highly recommended!
The lady there was hard to communicate with. Pho was way off, tasted like washed down pho from weeks ago. They were stingy on their broth. We had to ask for more. The rice noodle was hard. Sticky rice was a fail! Hard like a rock! Don’t recommend this place. Will never come back. Tbh….Sry!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pho
Best Vietnamese food. Service is very good. And you see why they are so busy. Best food
Trying a new food place, Diem 99 Cafe--Pearlridge Food Court Phase II. Whammoo! --for sure a return visit is warranted! I tried s Bahn Mi Barbecued Chicken sandwich. Deliciously different from other chicken sandwiches I've tried. You're digitally signaled when your order is ready for pickup. Phase II food court, brightly lit, offer a variety of good options. Lots of booths for comfortable visiting, setups for large group or counter seating. This place was busy! I can't wait to return to try other menu items!
Restaurantji Recommends
As they greeted me with a smile I excitedly questioned them about the vegetables on this sandwich. I was halfway through my sandwich when I remembered to take pictures. It was so good and flavorful. Highly recommend if you don't consume meat. Probably grab another before heading to the airport.
NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS FOR THEIR NEW LOCATION AT PEARLRIDGE WAI MAKAI FOODCOURT. (Can't pull it up on Yelp as a separate location.) Have been eyeing the space with the sign saying "coming soon" between Yummy's and Sbarro for weeks. Finally! We visited Friday afternoon 8/4 and they were open! They have a pager to let you know when your food is ready. We ordered take out even though we were eating there just in case we wanted to take some food home. Turns out we ate it all. Daughter had the spring rolls on vermicelli cold noodles. They sliced the spring rolls thinly and she liked that. I had the beef and beef ball pho meal, which comes with two spring rolls. Everything tasted good. Not outstanding, but good basic Vietnamese food. Pho broth was good and nice and hot. Pho noodles and some cooked bean sprouts were in a separate container from the broth. Basil (two types - see picture) and more raw bean sprouts were in a plastic bag, along with a slice of lime. Noodles were properly al dente so they wouldn't disintegrate when added to the hot broth. No idea why they gave both cooked bean sprouts and raw, but that wasn't a problem. They gave plenty of noodles but not enough basil. (Next time I'll just ask for more in lieu of all that bean sprouts.). They didn't give enough sauce. It was as if they gave for only one entree, but we asked for and got more plum sauce. They also give chili oil. No jalapeños for those that care. Overall. a good meal. Very filling. Nice to have Vietnamese food at Pearlridge again, it's been a really long time. Would return here again.
I was offered a sample of a onolicious special Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll, an exclusive to Diem 99. It is not on the menu yet but ask for it and she will make spesho for you. It comes with a wonderful sweet spicy dip. The perfectly battered crispy shrimp is nestled in a lettuce wrap and rolled in delicate rice paper like the ones used for Summer Rolls. Broke Da Mout! So sorry I ate it all before remembering to take a picture.
I've been coming here since they were in the old 99 Ranch. I believe the Super Roll is new to their menu because I don't remember them having this at their old location. It's basically a spring roll wrapped in a summer roll. Genius! I highly recommend it if you're a fan of spring rolls. I also recommend their lemon grass Banh Mi. Delicious. The service is always good each time as well. I don't care much for the new location, but I imagine it's a great spot for business, especially with all the big truckers going back and forth in the area.
Subpar quality. Got the lemongrass chicken and I had better ones elsewhere. The chicken dry and the lemongrass flavor was really nonexistent. Only been here once and I'll try something else on the menu. Will update soon. Pt.2