Went for lunch, and the food was OK but not anything special. I had a braised tofu sandwich. The sauce on it was good, but that was pretty much the highlight. The executive chef was taking orders and was very friendly and the food came out quick. I just wish they had more of a selection, and I think I would find something that I would rate higher.Vegetarian options: Lunch options were a few of the very limited menu. Not sure if there is an increased selection with dinner or even if there is a fuller dinner menu. Decent sandwich but so many other better options nearby.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Sandwich
Katie O
This place is great!!!! Got a ton of food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica C.
Honestly I can't stop raving about this place! My friend and I visited and we ordered the pho special, banh mi sandwich, and bao buns and all I can say is DELICIOUS the pho had a lot of meat and the lemon grass chicken was so flavorful! Honestly they all tasted delicious and I can't stop recommending it to my friends
Dana H.
Executive chef is very humble and kind. He personally came out to ask us about our meal. The chef was happy to hear that I was Vietnamese and asked if I had any critiques. I gave him a suggestion for the phở broth and he was very grateful to learn. My friend and I both got the chef special with your choice of phở and bánh mì. The pork belly bánh mì was a nice twist on the original bánh mì with pate and perfectly pickled veggies. Overall a lovely experience with good food. Excited to come back to try the phở broth again to see the changes!
Summer S.
10/10 Amazing!! This place had been in my bookmarks for quite a while and only recently I had realized how close it is to where I work! I went in for their happy hour special which is any banh mi + iced coffee for $13, Totally worth it in my opinion! I appreciate that their happy hour is a good time window for anyone on a lunch break in the area it's from 1-3pm. Both items exceeded my expectations, The Vietnamese ice coffee was one of the best I've had in a while! You could definitely taste the condensed milk but not extremely sweet or bitter & very smooth yet strong. The lemongrass chicken banh mi was classic, roll had a crusty exterior but soft on the inside and packed with flavor. Will be coming back again :)
Ashley Sykes
Great vegan options! They made the pho broth vegan for me - it’s not on the menu so be sure to ask.
marena brinkhurst
Great vietnamese option near SALT. Tasty beef broth pho served in an impressive bowl. Fresh lemongrass bahn mi in soft and crispy roll. Delicious fresh crispy spring rolls. Try the lemongrass tea for a refreshing and sweet treat. Very friendly service and nice outdoor seating options as well as indoors. They validate parking in their building.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
R. Lee Donaldson
This is a cute little place in the Kakaako district across from Salt. I really like the décor of the place and the easy going atmosphere. Staff seem really nice as well. They have a rather limited menu with nothing unique, just the classics.I ordered the Qing Mu Pho, but unfortunately was given the Ribeye & Meatball. Not sure if it was miscommunication on my part, but I did point to the Qing Mu Pho on the menu. Not a big deal as the the soup was still enjoyable despite not having all the meats that I had originally ordered. Their pho broth is good, but nothing unique from what I could tell. I did love the presentation of the Pho coming in an extra large bowl as well as the ladle style spoon over the typical Chinese style.With my pho, I got the Vietnamese coffee. It was nice and robust with just the right amount of sweetened condensed milk to balance it out. However, I ordered it iced and it came in such a small glass. Usually it is served with a tall glass of ice, but it came ready made and rather small.All in all, it was a good lunch and I'd give them another go if in the area.
Lee D.
This is a cute little place in the Kakaako district across from Salt. I really like the décor of the place and the easy going atmosphere. Staff seem really nice as well. They have a rather limited menu with nothing unique, just the classics. I ordered the Qing Mu Pho, but unfortunately was given the Ribeye & Meatball. Not sure if it was miscommunication on my part, but I did point to the Qing Mu Pho on the menu. Not a big deal as the the soup was still enjoyable despite not having all the meats that I had originally ordered. Their pho broth is good, but nothing unique from what I could tell. I did love the presentation of the Pho coming in an extra large bowl as well as the ladle style spoon over the typical Chinese style. With my pho, I got the Vietnamese coffee. It was nice and robust with just the right amount of sweetened condensed milk to balance it out. However, I ordered it iced and it came in such a small glass. Usually it is served with a tall glass of ice, but it came ready made and rather small. All in all, it was a good lunch and I'd give them another go if in the area.
Maren T.
Bbq chicken Bahn mi and veggie pho were delicious and exactly what I was craving for for lunch. During lunch time they also had free parking in the garage right next door.
we were very confused at first about whether or not this place was actually open. i went to their website, and the website said "temporarily closed check instagram for update". so i went to instagram....their latest post (3 days ago) talked about a new menu starting on 12/20 and it listed their hours of operation, however the info at the top of their IG still said "reopening soon!". and when checking yelp the hours had been updated recently and said they were open. but needless to say it was all very confusing and nothing seemed guaranteed. but we walked over anyway to chance it, and if it was in fact closed we would just eat someplace else in SALT. when we got there at 10:59 (IG and yelp said they opened at 11) the front door was open. but it was super empty inside, no visible staff, and it didnt even look like there was food being prepped, plus there were a ton of chairs stacked up outside like they were moving. (also, bluetree their sister restaurant definitely looked closed since there were a ton of boxes stacked at the door). but we poked our head inside and asked the 1 guy we saw if they were open, and he said yes!not too many items on their menu, but its a pretty good selection. we got pho and a bahn mi. had difficulty paying at first because the guy couldnt process any credit card payments because he said the manager hadnt come in yet to setup the system.....so we had to pay cash. and then that took some time as well and he had to call the manager back to get a cash box and figure out how to startup the system. he was very apologetic about everything though and very friendly. he also ended up being the cook too! this 1 lone guy was left in charge of everything!! good thing we were the only people in there during our entire lunch. but mad props to this dude for doing it all!bahn mi came out first. bread was nicely toasted and crunchy. bbq chicken was pretty tender too. very tasty sandwich. pretty standard as far as ingredients go. french bread, mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, daikon & carrot slaw, bbq chicken thigh, parsley. the pho presentation was top notch, definitely loved the bowl and ramen style soup spoon. portion was on the smaller side though, and there were no options for different sizes, even though the bowl could've def accommodated a large portion.i would definitely go back if i was in the area and craving vietnamese!
Sarah D.
I love all the food they serve, but the chef left. They won't be open until a new chef comes.
Victoria B.
I suggest no one uses grub hub to order from here as 99% of the time it does not work. Otherwise the food is good.
A Yu
Service is slow even for takeout orders. Nice decorations
Went for lunch, and the food was OK but not anything special. I had a braised tofu sandwich. The sauce on it was good, but that was pretty much the highlight. The executive chef was taking orders and was very friendly and the food came out quick. I just wish they had more of a selection, and I think I would find something that I would rate higher.Vegetarian options: Lunch options were a few of the very limited menu. Not sure if there is an increased selection with dinner or even if there is a fuller dinner menu. Decent sandwich but so many other better options nearby.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Sandwich
This place is great!!!! Got a ton of food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly I can't stop raving about this place! My friend and I visited and we ordered the pho special, banh mi sandwich, and bao buns and all I can say is DELICIOUS the pho had a lot of meat and the lemon grass chicken was so flavorful! Honestly they all tasted delicious and I can't stop recommending it to my friends
Executive chef is very humble and kind. He personally came out to ask us about our meal. The chef was happy to hear that I was Vietnamese and asked if I had any critiques. I gave him a suggestion for the phở broth and he was very grateful to learn. My friend and I both got the chef special with your choice of phở and bánh mì. The pork belly bánh mì was a nice twist on the original bánh mì with pate and perfectly pickled veggies. Overall a lovely experience with good food. Excited to come back to try the phở broth again to see the changes!
10/10 Amazing!! This place had been in my bookmarks for quite a while and only recently I had realized how close it is to where I work! I went in for their happy hour special which is any banh mi + iced coffee for $13, Totally worth it in my opinion! I appreciate that their happy hour is a good time window for anyone on a lunch break in the area it's from 1-3pm. Both items exceeded my expectations, The Vietnamese ice coffee was one of the best I've had in a while! You could definitely taste the condensed milk but not extremely sweet or bitter & very smooth yet strong. The lemongrass chicken banh mi was classic, roll had a crusty exterior but soft on the inside and packed with flavor. Will be coming back again :)
Great vegan options! They made the pho broth vegan for me - it’s not on the menu so be sure to ask.
Great vietnamese option near SALT. Tasty beef broth pho served in an impressive bowl. Fresh lemongrass bahn mi in soft and crispy roll. Delicious fresh crispy spring rolls. Try the lemongrass tea for a refreshing and sweet treat. Very friendly service and nice outdoor seating options as well as indoors. They validate parking in their building.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a cute little place in the Kakaako district across from Salt. I really like the décor of the place and the easy going atmosphere. Staff seem really nice as well. They have a rather limited menu with nothing unique, just the classics.I ordered the Qing Mu Pho, but unfortunately was given the Ribeye & Meatball. Not sure if it was miscommunication on my part, but I did point to the Qing Mu Pho on the menu. Not a big deal as the the soup was still enjoyable despite not having all the meats that I had originally ordered. Their pho broth is good, but nothing unique from what I could tell. I did love the presentation of the Pho coming in an extra large bowl as well as the ladle style spoon over the typical Chinese style.With my pho, I got the Vietnamese coffee. It was nice and robust with just the right amount of sweetened condensed milk to balance it out. However, I ordered it iced and it came in such a small glass. Usually it is served with a tall glass of ice, but it came ready made and rather small.All in all, it was a good lunch and I'd give them another go if in the area.
This is a cute little place in the Kakaako district across from Salt. I really like the décor of the place and the easy going atmosphere. Staff seem really nice as well. They have a rather limited menu with nothing unique, just the classics. I ordered the Qing Mu Pho, but unfortunately was given the Ribeye & Meatball. Not sure if it was miscommunication on my part, but I did point to the Qing Mu Pho on the menu. Not a big deal as the the soup was still enjoyable despite not having all the meats that I had originally ordered. Their pho broth is good, but nothing unique from what I could tell. I did love the presentation of the Pho coming in an extra large bowl as well as the ladle style spoon over the typical Chinese style. With my pho, I got the Vietnamese coffee. It was nice and robust with just the right amount of sweetened condensed milk to balance it out. However, I ordered it iced and it came in such a small glass. Usually it is served with a tall glass of ice, but it came ready made and rather small. All in all, it was a good lunch and I'd give them another go if in the area.
Bbq chicken Bahn mi and veggie pho were delicious and exactly what I was craving for for lunch. During lunch time they also had free parking in the garage right next door.
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we were very confused at first about whether or not this place was actually open. i went to their website, and the website said "temporarily closed check instagram for update". so i went to instagram....their latest post (3 days ago) talked about a new menu starting on 12/20 and it listed their hours of operation, however the info at the top of their IG still said "reopening soon!". and when checking yelp the hours had been updated recently and said they were open. but needless to say it was all very confusing and nothing seemed guaranteed. but we walked over anyway to chance it, and if it was in fact closed we would just eat someplace else in SALT. when we got there at 10:59 (IG and yelp said they opened at 11) the front door was open. but it was super empty inside, no visible staff, and it didnt even look like there was food being prepped, plus there were a ton of chairs stacked up outside like they were moving. (also, bluetree their sister restaurant definitely looked closed since there were a ton of boxes stacked at the door). but we poked our head inside and asked the 1 guy we saw if they were open, and he said yes!not too many items on their menu, but its a pretty good selection. we got pho and a bahn mi. had difficulty paying at first because the guy couldnt process any credit card payments because he said the manager hadnt come in yet to setup the system.....so we had to pay cash. and then that took some time as well and he had to call the manager back to get a cash box and figure out how to startup the system. he was very apologetic about everything though and very friendly. he also ended up being the cook too! this 1 lone guy was left in charge of everything!! good thing we were the only people in there during our entire lunch. but mad props to this dude for doing it all!bahn mi came out first. bread was nicely toasted and crunchy. bbq chicken was pretty tender too. very tasty sandwich. pretty standard as far as ingredients go. french bread, mayo, cucumber, jalapeno, daikon & carrot slaw, bbq chicken thigh, parsley. the pho presentation was top notch, definitely loved the bowl and ramen style soup spoon. portion was on the smaller side though, and there were no options for different sizes, even though the bowl could've def accommodated a large portion.i would definitely go back if i was in the area and craving vietnamese!
I love all the food they serve, but the chef left. They won't be open until a new chef comes.
I suggest no one uses grub hub to order from here as 99% of the time it does not work. Otherwise the food is good.
Service is slow even for takeout orders. Nice decorations
Only a few vegetarian options, but tasty!!!