For a good bowl of pho in the fly when on your downtown/Chinatown lunch break look no further than Pho Huong Lan in the Chinese Cultural Plaza. Located towards the back on the Diamond Head side - it's a small restaurant that boasts the typical "Vietnamese Pho" dishes. However, the broth, service, and price help to edge out the nearby competition. The food is great and while I wish I snapped pictures of this recent food-venture with coworkers we were all starving and oh-so-hungry we all neglected to stop to let the camera eat first! At around $13 pre-tax and tip for a medium pho, we all found the bowls to be just enough to make sure you're not hungry, but also not overly full. Some of us with bigger appetites wished we ordered shared sides or larger bowls - but things that we can settle on our next outing for sure! Some coworkers had the Thai-style drip ice coffee and commented that it was very very strong. I believe these drinks were about $4?

The BEST pho place on Oahu!!! The customer service is quick and friendly. To get greeted and into a seat within seconds! The lady who waits food and drinks is super kind! The restaurant is really cozy I would say and nice to dine in. The food is so yum!! The spring rolls always have a nice crunch and amazing filling/flavor. The broth has a lot of rich flavor and well seasoned! The noodles are never overcooked and just right! Highly recommend!

Had an opportunity recently to come back to the island for a visit and the must have on my list was PHL. I remember when I was in school this place was on my weekly rotation, sometimes even twice a week. Not sure if it's due to being in college and started drinking and this is ALWAYS a good cure for hangovers, but PHL always hits the spot. Not only their combo pho, but also their spring rolls. One thing I don't get elsewhere that this place is so thoughtful, is they cut the lettuce to the exact size for rolling on the outside of the spring rolls. Add a little mint, you got the perfect combo. Also, rarely in Colorado the pho places would leave out the baby sauce dishes, I always have to ask for it. My favorite way to eat pho is to dip the sauce and not drench the soup... and when you eat at PHL, you need to taste the soup. It's just that good. If they used any msg my body couldn't tell, it just tastes like it's slow simmered for hours.... And I'm not tired after. The meat ball is also a whole small meatball cut in half, not sliced flat pieces that does not look like it's a meatball. Most of the time, those sliced meatball has a weird taste... not here at PHL. I always get the combo pho, everything is so delicately sliced, the tendon is super tender, the tripe smells clean, the beef is all so tender too. It's been 20 years since I moved away, and one of the owners was looking at me like she knew me - she said, you look so familiar... I let her knew I was a long time kama'aina that moved away... but before I did I visited every week, even when I moved away from Honolulu to Makakilo. I also really love their sate chili sauce. Come to find out they use this specific kind that can really be found on the island that's from Thailand. It's spicy and savory. They sell the jars here if you'd like to take one home or you could find it in any of the Vietnamese mom and pop grocers in Chinatown. Thanks to Ann and her siblings/family for sharing decades of deliciousness. Please keep going strong so I can still come back to enjoy your family tradition. If you're in HNL, please come support them.

1000000% the best pho restaurant on Oahu. Legiiiiit flavor. I grew up in LA with some of the best pho restaurants everrrr. When I moved to oahu 15 years ago- I automatically thought there would be some legit pho restaurants but I found myself disappointed over and over again. I have found a few other spots that are good but nothing that compares to the bowl of pho I just had at pho Huong Lan. You can tell their pot is seasoned... the rich flavors are perfection. The service is quick- efficient. Typical Vietnamese style. The woman at the front is so friendly. She said this is a family run business, her parents opened the restaurant 33 years ago. Now her and her brothers run it. I will def be back soon. This will be my go to for pho from now on.

At pho combination for $13 tax included and $2 tip. The broth was very refreshing and it tasted so good. I have been to this place many times in the past and their pho broth is always so refreshing and good. I definitely recommend this place for a Vietnamese pho noodle. Their correct address is at 1250 Maunakea St inside the Chinese Cultural Center on the ground flloor entrance from the Maunakea St.

I've come here about a handful amount of times over the span of many years. Place is clean everytime I've went. Came to this location on a holiday at 12:30 pm and was seated within 5 minutes. I ordered the coconut juice, 6 piece spring rolls and #12 (pho with tons of different meats). Food was a 10/10 and service was a 10/10. Food came hot and ready. The last time I've came was without a doubt, the reason this place deserves a 10/10. I came in at 3:50pm with the hope I can at least do take-out (place closes at 4:00pm) and gave me and my party permission to dine in if we wanted because they were still cleaning. They were so welcoming and kind and everyone greeted me and thanked me for stopping by when I walked in and out of the restaurant. This time I ordered the coconut juice, 6 piece spring rolls and cold noodles with spring rolls. AMAZING! Have to try the cold noodles with spring rolls and the sauce. Super good!! I couldn't even wait to take a photo!

Decided to try this place out as it was open early on Sunday morning. It was fairly crowded at 8:30am but we were able to get a seat. Server came quickly with water and utensils and menu. After a few minutes he came back to take our order. The order took about 5min to come out. I had the medium combination pho. The broth had a good flavor and the meats inside were good. Only thing is I didn't get any tripe in my combination, so was hoping for that. I will explicitly ask for it to be included. Definitely a good choice for a quick bowl of pho.

Pho Huong Lan undeniably stands as a premier pho establishment within both the Hawaiian and American culinary landscapes. Revered for its culinary prowess, the establishment's offerings, particularly the spring rolls and summer rolls in both fried and non-fried iterations, have garnered widespread acclaim. Personally invested since the early 1990s, I have borne witness to the establishment's consistent dedication to culinary excellence. A distinctive hallmark of Pho Huong Lan lies in the exceptional clarity and delectable nature of its soup broths. The carefully curated flavors of the broths manifest as a testament to the establishment's unwavering commitment to producing unparalleled gustatory experiences. It is within these broths that the embodiment of culinary mastery is encapsulated. While Pho Huong Lan boasts an impressive repertoire of offerings, one is left to ponder the potential enhancement of its menu through the inclusion of Vietnamese beef stew. This contemplation stems from a desire to see the establishment's culinary expertise applied to yet another venerable dish within the Vietnamese culinary canon. The prospect of such an addition elicits anticipation and curiosity among connoisseurs and patrons alike. Conclusively, Pho Huong Lan stands as an esteemed destination for aficionados of the renowned Vietnamese noodle soup, pho. The establishment's consistent delivery of flavors, particularly evident in its spring rolls and summer rolls, has garnered my steadfast patronage since the 1990s. A defining feature of its culinary offerings lies in the exemplary quality of its soup broths, a testament to its culinary acumen. While already celebrated, the establishment's culinary repertoire might further evolve with the contemplation of introducing Vietnamese beef stew. In light of these attributes, I wholeheartedly recommend Pho Huong Lan to individuals with an affinity for pho and a discerning palate.

Invited by a friend, I went to Huong Lan for lunch. I thought it wouldn't be so crowded because it was a weekday, but the restaurant was almost full. It seems that many of them are regular local customers. Everyone chose Pho from their favorite size, large, medium and small, and ate it deliciously. My friend confidently said, "The broth is clean and the vegetables are fresh!" When the Pho was served to the table I was convinced it was true. The clear soup that Japanese people like is salty and might be perfect for hot Hawaii. I was relieved that the vegetables were certainly fresh and there were no brown parts anywhere. The water that was served also tasted clean. I chose the middle size, but I might have been able to finish the big size as well! The French coffee after the meal was also very delicious with a deep taste. It was about $24 with tip. It was a very reasonable lunch in Hawaii. 友達に誘われ、ランチタイムにHuong Lanに行って来た。ウィークデーなのでそれほど混んでないの思っていたが、店内はほぼ満席でした。見たところ、常連のローカルのお客さんだと思われます。皆さんそれぞれ自分の好みのサイズの大中小からPhoを注文し、美味しそうに食べていました。 友達が「ブロスがクリーンで野菜が新鮮！」と自信を持って言うのでPhoが運ばれて来た時、私はそれが本当だと確信しました。 日本人好みのスッキリしたスープは塩分が効いていて暑いハワイにはピッタリかも知れません。確かに野菜は新鮮で茶色い部分はどこにもなかったので安心しました。サービスされた水もクリーンな味でした。私はミドルサイズを選びましたが、もしかするとビッグサイズでも完食できたかも知れません！ 食後のフレンチコーヒーも奥深い味わいで非常に美味しかったです。これらとチップ合わせても24ドルほどでした。ハワイではとてもリーズナブルなランチになりました。