Chopstick and Rice
Hawaii
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Hands down the best pho in Hawaii Kai—possibly on the entire island. I ordered the combo pho, and it was outstanding. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, and you can tell a lot of time and care goes into making it. At around $19 a bowl, the portions are generous and well worth the price. Every cut of meat from the tendon and tripe to the brisket and flank was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. One thing I especially appreciated was that none of the meats had the off-putting smell that can sometimes occur when pho ingredients aren’t prepared properly. They also serve bean sprouts and fresh vegetables on the side, which adds to the authentic experience. Overall, this was one of the best bowls of pho I’ve had, and I can’t wait to come back and try more items from the menu.
I've gone to this restaurant before for both eat in and take out. Generally I'm happy with the food and service. I ordered a pho to take out however the portions especially the soybeans and the basil was a joke. Maybe a pinch of soybeans and one sprig of basil with maybe four leaves on it. Please raise your price and provide a normal portion rather than pull the shrinkflation card and sell it for the same price with less food. Trust me people notice. I will go back as maybe this was a portion control mistake by one of the staff and I do want to support local business.
Just had an amazing meal at Chopsticks and Rice here in Hawaii! The Pho Combo Bowl was absolutely packed with flavor — rich broth, tender meats, and perfectly cooked noodles. You can really taste the freshness and care in every bite. The crispy spring rolls were also a standout — hot, crunchy, and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. Great portions, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to whenever I’m craving comfort food. Highly recommend checking them out!
Wow! First time here and wish we came sooner. We only ordered a couple things but definitely coming back to try more. The House Fried Chicken is a MUST TRY. The combination of the fresh lemongrass with a crispy crust and juicy meat, made this a standout for us. Wasn’t greasy at all too. We also got the Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi Sliders and they were the perfect little shareable for us. For picky kids like ours, we got the Kids Pho (noodles w/ choice of broth) and it was huge! Didn’t expect the bowl to be that big so we had a lot of leftovers. The service was great and the place is very clean. Adding this to our restaurant rotation.
Today I got to try the Lemon Grass Chicken with Tofu and it was great. It was very clear that they were short staffed, but it was great to see that the 2 servers on duty were smiling while tackling all the duties at a non stop rate and could even be said that they were moving at a faster than normal rate. But, at the same time the wait time was longer as it took longer to clear the tables and take orders and etc. Nevertheless, the overall I would rate it as a great place to dine.
