Kim An Vietnamese Restaurant
174 N King St,Ste 2, Honolulu, HI, 96817
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Address :
174 N King St,Ste 2
Honolulu, HI, 96817 - Phone (808) 599-3881
- Website https://www.limelightkitchen808.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 5:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Mushfeq K.
The service here is friendly and fast. The food is excellent, especially the pho, which has a clearer broth than in other restaurants, and somehow more flavorful. Also excellent is the spicy beef soup (Bun Bo Hue). You get banana blossoms as a garnish for the soups, which is uncommon and another highlight. I love the atmosphere of this place. It's cozy, and nicely decorated, with high ceilings and tall windows that look out onto the street, giving it an open feel.
(5)Juan L.
This is the second time we came to eat lunch here. The best Pho I ever had. I tried the chicken and beef Pho. They are both amazing. The chicken with rice is great too. The rice is very flavorful and the chicken is steamed daily. Very fresh ingredients. Highly recommend it.
(5)Bethany R.
There are places better than this in Chinatown. This place was slightly more expensive too. The food didn't taste fresh at all and seemed to be lacking flavor of some sort. Not worth the 9 dollars but I've eaten worse...
(3)Jay S.
Rip off place!!!! If u want really good pho, go to the one next door called Saigon vietnamese cuisine. Just so happen that they're on vacation so we walked next door and try it this KIM AN place.......so we ordered our usual, combination pho that we share first and a second dish of pork chop. When the pho came it hardly had anything of everything. Like 2 slices of meat, 2 thin slices of tripe and just a few tendon. I told my bf I wasn't happy coz there's only so little stuff in the large soup. So he told me to order side beef balls which I did. So after eating the pho we just took 2 bites of pork chops and packed it up.....now here why they're a RIP OFF. Time to pay, the lady told my bf a ridiculous amt. of what we thought. The pork chops were 2 dollars overpriced from what it shows on the menu and here's the kicker, the extra 2 balls that was cut in half was 6 dollars. Omg I never seen my bf so disappointed. He had to ask the lady if she's sure that is 6 dollars. First time we never left a tip in our whole life......the one star is for the pork chop coz it wasn't too bad. The pho, terrible!....... Yup just happened yesterday, Labor Day!.....PHO LOVERS GO TO SAIGON VIETNAMESE RIGHT NEXT DOOR. You won't be disappointed :)
(1)Zar A.
This is one of the few places that serves Vietnamese chicken rice plate and amazing Bun Bo Hue noodle soup. And for that, they are high on my list of places to eat decent Vietnamese food. The owners, servers, pretty much everyone here seriously only probably understands a total of five words in English. So, be sure to come with someone that can speak and understand Vietnamese. Otherwise, point and nod. Point at the menu and nod when they write down your item. Also, make sure to calculate your own bill because they cannot translate the bill into English for you. ;)
(4)Cin T.
***Update: It was brought to my attention from other yelpers that my 12/6/12 ROTD star for Kim An disappeared (from my orig 5/6/12 review). - This occurred right after I posted an updated review. A glitch in the system perhaps? - The ROTD is still visible in the ROTD archives when you scroll down to 12/6/12 though. You can click here to see the ROTD stamp yelp.com/biz/kim-an-hono… . After some grocery shopping in Chinatown, my mom and I decided to stop by Kim An for lunch. I've been craving their Com Gà Hai Nam/Hainanese Chicken Rice ($9) for quite a while now, so I was stoked about being back at this popular restaurant. yelp.com/biz_photos/kim-… As usual, their chicken dish did not disappoint. I only wished that there was more meat on my plate to go with that flavorful rice. My mom explained that a lot Vietnamese cooks likes to use the thinner stewed chicken versus the meatier roasters, "more flavor!" she says. I still love their pungent crack sauce made from a combination of fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, sugar and chilies. It's meant to be a dipping sauce for the chicken, but I love to throw it onto my rice for even more flavor. yelp.com/biz_photos/kim-… Bún Bò Hue (Spicy Vermicelli Beef Noodles, $9): yelp.com/biz_photos/kim-… As mentioned in my previous review (5/6/12), Kim An is known for their spicy Vietnamese beef noodles. My mom even said that Kim An's one reminds her of the bun bo hue she used to eat growing up in Vietnam. That says a lot. Unlike pho's delicate star anise-flavored broth, Bún Bò Hue's broth is more intense and stronger in flavor. If you don't like the flavors of lemon grass, this dish isn't for you. Beef bones and a lot of lemon grass is simmered for hours, then more flavor is added with the addition of sugar, fermented shrimp paste and spicy chili oils. What you end up with is the perfect balance of salty, spicy & sourness. Thicker round noodles are used to hold up to the broth's intense flavors. The addition of pig trotters, congealed pig's blood, beef tongue and tofu makes this bowl of goodness even better! ***If you want more flavor, you can add more fermented shrimp paste and fish sauce at the table. Thin slices of banana blossoms are included in the plate of garnishes, a must when eating bun bo hue. It helps to cut down on the intense earthy flavors of the shrimp paste. yelp.com/biz_photos/kim-… Most restaurants will substitute purple cabbage since banana blossoms can be quite expensive (same consistency and texture, but lacking in flavor when used instead of banana blossoms). Another great meal at Kim An!
(5)Eric A.
A refreshing change of scenery among the ubiquitous pho shops of Chinatown. Clean and nicely decorated. The hostess was friendly and very helpful. We ordered the crab soup. What a different taste from the standard pho offering. There was a large ball of crabmeat floating smack dab in the middle of the bowl, nestled in the usual pho ingredients. The standard condiments came on a plate. It was great! Very crabby! In the good way!
(3)Kiana J.
Their Bun Bo Hue are bomb.com ! Love their sugar cane and green soy been drink also. Super refreshing. The staff are very nice to me. I wish there's a place like this back in San Francisco. I would go there every week if I could. Parking is fairly easy. I'll come again before I fly back.
(5)Russel M.
Met some friends Lori i & Theresa at Kim An (Vietnamese) today for a light lunch , yeah right! Theresa handled the ordering and next thing I knew the table was covered in delicious mounds of food. Primarily #9 & #23 with some Spring Rolls to nibble on. Everyone enjoyed the food and the little red chile's which will set you free, very hot! Ice tea is served in lieu of the normal Hot tea in Chinese Restaurants. Service was decent and the place is pretty crowded so hopefully your not in too much of a rush. Extra special note: Lori dashed off to the new Bread Shop for their soft opening and returned with 4 different cake pieces. Nice ending to a yummy lunch with fun people..
(4)Cindy L.
Thanks to all the Yelp reviews, I came to a Vietnamese restaurant and ate something other than pho or lemongrass chicken. Yes, I tried Bun Bo Hue, a spicy beef noodle soup. It was fantastic! The broth has a lemongrass flavored to it, which I totally enjoyed. They used the round white noodles, which I don't particularly cared for, so the next time I went, which was a week later, I asked for the pho noodles. Perfect combination for me! Also, they have beef blood blocks in it, so if you don't like it, you can tell them to exclude it and they will give you more beef balls. Great place!
(4)Rissa K.
Love this place for Bo Bun Hue! Very authentic Vietnamese food here! This place isn't fancy but this is the place to go when you are in the mood for Bo Bun Hue. Located right on King Street in the heart of Chinatown. Service is Ok but not the greatest. I want to come back and try the Bun Rieu (Crab tomato soup).
(4)Nancy D.
Not nearly as good as Anh hong, and it is SPICY AS FUDGE. We couldn't finish a bowl & our mouths were on fire. Had to leave 2 nearly full bowls & go back to Anh hong
(2)Tien E.
My brother and I come here to eat their Bun Bo Hue....it's a spicy type of beef noodle soup (it's not Pho!). I have not tried anything else on their menu so can't comment, but that Bun Bo Hue is really tasty! Try it if you are starting to get tired of Pho. They have fresh squeezed cane sugar drinks too, highly recommended and refreshing.
(4)Laurie P.
It's been forever since my fellow foodie Tze M. and I went on a noodoh adventure. A friend of hers had tried Kim An and posted pictures on Instagram of their meal, which immediately resulted in Tze sending me the pictures and telling me we were eating there. What drew us in was the Vietnamese take on Hainese Chicken. We both love the rice that comes with this meal and were willing to give this place a go. The bun bo hue also caught our eye. As we waited in line on a Sunday afternoon, Tze and I noticed that there was at least one bowl of bun bo hue at the each table. That cemented it. We would get Hainese Chicken (number 1) and bun bo hue (number 10) and share. The bun bo hue came with trotters, sausage, blood cake, and beef in a spicy broth over thick white, udon-ish noodles. It also came with a large plate of herbs and condiments such as bean sprouts and banana blossoms. We added everything except the lemon and the chilis because we wanted to taste the broth. I have to say this was the stand out of the meal to me. I don't even like blood cake, but I find theirs to be tasty when eaten with the spicy broth. The banana blossoms, while sappy tasting on their own, added something special to the broth and the culantro (spiky leaf), mint, and bean sprouts added a lightness to the soup that really balanced and rounded the flavors out. I also really liked the chewiness of the noodles. The Hainese chicken was really delicious, but by the time we ordered, they were out of the rice. We were devastated. DEVASTATED. I mean, that was kinda the whole reason we came to Kim An in the first place! Was to have the rice with the Hainese Chicken!! I will say the chicken was really flavorful, but I could have done without the herb that comes on top. There was something offputting about it to me. I will say, the spicy chili sauce that they serve with the chicken. It's like thai sweet chili sauce that isn't cloyingly sweet, it was really excellent. We definitely have to come back some time when their aren't sold out of the rice and definitely for the bun ho bue!!
(4)Jennifer C.
This is a small place that was packed the whole time we were eating. I came here for a weekend lunch with the husband and we were lucky to nab a table. A few minutes later, there were three different parties waiting outside the door. I ordered the bun rieu, and the hubby had the pork chop combo. The bun rieu was good, but pretty similar to other bun rieu that I've had in Chinatown. Though I will note that almost every table had at least one or two people eating this. We also ordered the summer rolls. I wasn't a huge fan of the summer rolls here. They put in way too many herbs that were quite overpowering. Random...but they serve iced jasmine tea instead of water. It was actually really good jasmine tea and very refreshing. Tip: The bun rieu comes with pigs blood and pigs feet. Tell them to omit it if it's not your thing!
(4)Dana T.
Wow! Everything here was delicious. Bun bo hue! Bun rieu! Banh canh cua! Bun vit! We tried it all. We were in Hawaii for four days and ate here twice. The owners were very pleasant and great service!! I'm Vietnamese and I know what good Viet food tastes like. This is a must go to place!
(5)theresa s.
Yelp 31 days Challenge: 26 of 31 Update on my review from last year. I still love this place, probably more now than the previous review. Since then, I finally got to take my mom. Like all Vietnamese moms, she feels she can cook better than any restaurant. She and my dad raved about the place! was so excited to hear them enjoying the food. As others have noted, there may be pig's feet or pork blood in some of the soups, but make sure you ask them exclude it if that's not your cup of tea, which I always do. Service friendly, but food arrival can be slower due to the small kitchen. Your party may not get your food at the same time. Just deal with it, knowing you will be getting some darn good food. I especially love the plate of veggies, which come with all the traditional accompaniments, like , curly ong choi and young banana, the only place that I know that serves it in Hawaii. If you are not a soup person (like Cin!) they have bun and rice dishes. Their specialty is the com ga hai nam, which my dad thought was so good and reminded him of home. They also have this thing called banh beo. These 2 dishes are also rarely found in Honolulu. I appreciate the care they put in the food to make it authentic. I used to work right in Chinatown, and would frequent more often, but I still go at least once a week. It can get pretty crowded, so be sure to arrive around 11:15 for lunch.
(5)Jules N.
My favorite "bun" (Vermicelli Noodle) place on the island. If you're familiar with Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) or Bun Rieu (Tomato Broth with Crab), you'd be really hard pressed to find a place that makes it better than here, including most vietnamese households. Sorry Moms! =) This place is extremely authentic. Translation: Blood Jello, Pig's Foot, Fermented Shrimp Paste, and very Spicy broth come stock. If you can handle, Randle, there's a plate of fresh veggies that comes with every Bun order that has more fresh chili's on there and a chili/oil condiment on the side that's a little bit spicier than your standard vietnamese chili/oil condiment. There's also no AC here, so be prepared to sweat. This place is a little hard to find. It's on mountain-side of King St about a stone's throw away from River Street. There's a baby blue sign reads "Kim An Fresh Juices" (I think). Parking isn't the easiest to find, but this place is totally worth it. The fresh juice portion of the menu serves delicious sugarcane drink and an assortment of other fresh fruit smoothies.
(5)Addie L.
This rating is only for the spicy beef noodle soup. My wife's co-worker (who is Vietnamese) says the other dishes except for chicken rice is so-so. We heard a lot Vietnamese spoken so this is the real deal! Another thing, most people ordered this so must be good! Would be going to our regular places for pho. The soup is fantastic! Perfect balance, not too spicy but full of flavor. The veggies are different from your normal pho places. We declined the pork blood, pig's feet and will be taking out the beef tendon also (too chewy). Very small restaurant, so try to go during off hours or order take out. Highly recommended.
(5)Jen R.
I like this place bun Bo hue especially comes with the vegetable. Hard to find these ong choi and banana blossom from other place. My fist time try this place with my bf. We both like the bun Bo hue. Yummy. If you want to eat an authentic bun Bo hue, come here try it.
(4)Michael O.
Kim An has been in Chinatown for over ten years...they have actually turned Vietnamese ownership over to different people, with the food slightly changing - some better than others. The house specialty however has always been Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup). With the latest owners, the decor of the restaurant has been freshened, to less of a generic Viet lunch shop with Boba tea drinks to more of a quaint, and comfortable cafe style eatery. The walls adorned with sweet, and colorful oil painting art showcasing traditional Vietnamese women and culture. I would say the ambiance is a slight upgrade from previous owners. Now, the Bun Bo Hue is as good as any of the previous owners with slight differences. The soup itself is milder and less salty and not oily which is good, so depending on your tastes you may need more or less of something - I always add two teaspoons of shrimp paste to give it deeper savoriness. It is hearty enough to be more than filling, but light enough to finish the whole bowl...Otherwise, the beef portions are tender and generous, and lots of choice pork tendons as well. Fishcake, some shrimp balls, blood cubes, and a plate of fresh accompaniment veggies piled high and deep. I suggest you try it...quickly becoming the standard for great Bun Bo Hue.
(4)Daniel C.
New owners? New cook? Not thrilled with the changes! This was one of my favorite Bun Bo Hue restaurants but the last couple of times we came here, the flavors definitely changed along with how they serve their veggie sides. Personally, I don't think that the soup broth is as flavorful or as spicy. Also, I don't care for how they mix all the veggies together versus getting everything separate so you can add what you want. Prices also went up about $0.50 per bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Sorry to say that they changed for the worse. Some people might like the change but for me, they lost a star and will be a restaurant I'll visit less frequently. It's still good but don't expect 5 star Bun Bo Hue.
(4)Kari K.
It's a tiny restaurant in Chinatown. They have TV playing a Vietnamese show. Ordered pho, spring rolls, and bun rieu. It had so much flavor. Veggies were so fresh, loved the side of chilis. Everything was awesome. Service was great, she offered us some coconut dessert but we were just to full! Love this place!
(5)J A.
Spicy beef soup, crab soup, & Vietnamese Sandwich!! ( the few things I tried) good food but the service is so & so. Don't expect the best service.
(3)Minky C.
I finally tried their Bun Bo Hue and I LOVE IT!! I always order Pho, Summer Rolls and Spring Rolls at Vietnamese restaurants but not anymore! My new love is Bun Bo Hue! Thanks to my friends June and Devin for recommending this restaurant to us! I'm addicted to it here because they make it the best! Very high quality ingredients in making their delicious soup broth with fresh veggies. They accommodate to my special request of substituting the original noodles with clear noodles here! If I could give their Bun Bo Hue 6 stars, I would! It's that good! You HAVE to try it here! The service here is okay but every time I come, it's been getting better. Some of the waitresses don't speak much English and they don't come around refilling our drinks often. After a few trips here, one of the waitresses remembers me now and gets me the Bun Bo Hue with clear noodles without asking. Talk about great memory and service! I'm very lucky my bb pays when we go out but bring cash! This restaurant is cash only! This restaurant is located in Chinatown on King St. near River St. and you can find parking all around. It's a nice hole in the wall type restaurant that is very bright (mainly yellow walls). For what it is, you're getting great food at a very reasonable price from real Vietnamese people. If you haven't tried this restaurant, add it to your bookmarks and try it! You will not be disappointed :)
(5)Lee B.
The more I visit, the more I love this place. I work in Chinatown and was introduced to Kim An's by my boss/friend who is Vietnamese and says this place most reminds her of her mom's cooking. In Chinatown, you've got a choke choice of Vietnamese restaurants, each with their own specialties and every Pho-lover has their own preferences...flavor of the broth, cut of the beef and beef parts (yeah, you Vietnamese food-lovers know what I'm talking about - tripe, tendon, brisket, meatballs, pig's blood, pig's feet), accompanying herbs/veggies/chili peppers/lemon, and on and on. The uniqueness of this spot, that I've come to realize over time, is that they pay a great attention to detail. They offer a load of herbs & veggies to add into your soup and a few others that no one else in Chinatown offers. My fave is the Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - see my pic). I ask to omit the pig's blood and pig's feet cause it crowds my bowl and I'd rather have more of the stuff I love. My friend always asks them to substitute what I omit with more of the stuff I love, such as tendon & tripe. Always good to go with a friend in-the-know! Hey, that rhymes. Kinda catchy too. Another good thing - the lady who always serves is uber-nice.
(5)Thanh N.
If you are a fan of authentic Vietnamese food then Kim An is the place for you. Their signature dishes are Bun Bo Hue, Com Ga, Bun Rieu, Bun Mam...these are the dishes are so authentic and tasty that you cannot find it in any other places in Hawaii. And of course, the decor is simple, as i can say there is no decor in this place. The place looks old, a little bit small and dirty. They also have restroom but you have to go through the kitchen (hot and dirty). The service is ok, the ordered lady doesnt speak English much; and it takes quite long time to order if it gets busy. In addition, i like this place because of the food.
(4)Ha N.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant on the island. The cook also doubles as a server and she specializes in Hue food. The most notable dishes here are spicy beef noodle soup (bun bo hue) and Vietnamese chicken rice (com ga hai nam). Being someone who places veggies very high on her condiment list for noodle soups, this place does not fail to deliver. The plate comes with lettuce, bean sprouts, julienned ong choi (rau muong che), and julienned banana heart (bap chuoi). It is $8.50 a bowl. Top it off with a sugarcane drink (nuoc mia) and your day is good to go :)
(5)Van T.
commandments of pho ga 1. thou shall arrive piping hot, and the lucky person who finishes the bowl will complete it in a sweat. 2. thou shall be so flavorful that no other sauces are needed. 3. thou shall come served with a side of fresh herbs and lime to enhance the flavor of the soup. 4. thou shall have a perfect amount of noodles to protein so that no bite of noodles is without the other. kim an, you have violated all commandments. not to mention, your nuoc mam was tasteless - a different kind of violation altogether. service was decent, but I couldn't get over the poor quality of food.
(2)Michelle T.
This restaurant used to be good but it's been on a downward stretch with the new owners. They are very stingy with their meats. Barely get any meat in the Bun Rieu compared to the previous owners. Overall taste is not good but service is decent.
(3)Teresa L.
So my mom and I decided to try this place after hearing about their delicious dishes like bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup), com ga hai nam (rice and chicken), and bun beo (steamed rice cakes). Overall the food was good but the service wasn't. The only review I have about the food is that the bun bo hue was a little bit salty for my tastes. I enjoyed it though since it had a authentic beef flavor and lots of boiled blood. The com ga hai nam was also delicious. I enjoyed their pickled ginger cabbage and fish sauce pairing. (sadly didn't get to try the bun beo). I also tried their nuoc mia (sugar cane). They have a machine inside that makes this drink. It's extremely noisy but interesting. The drink overall was alright, not my cup of tea. Tasted like it had a hint of orange. =/ Now onto the service...There was only one lady taking orders. And she forgot about 3/6 things we ordered. Other things that bothered me...(1) small space - there was only about less than 10 tables (2) wait is extremely long - from the time you wait for a table, ordering, and waiting for your food (3) place seems a little dirty. Overall, I'd definitely come back for take-out ONLY. People wait 1 hour for their take out for this famous bun bo hue. I definitely think it is delicious and would come back for take out.
(3)Jay M.
I must say, the best bun bo hue I've tasted! I love it!!! The broth is so awesome and the service is fast. The free ice tea is a good compliment to my soup.
(5)Helen C.
I would easily give the food quality a 4-star but I can't stress enough how important it is for establishments to realize CUSTOMER SERVICE MATTERS. Hands down, one of the best Bun Rieu (vermicelli noodles with crab meat and tomato soup) I've had in Hawaii. It's one of my favorite dishes and I've had trouble finding a restaurant that matched the quality of my mom's! The Bon Bo Hue is stellar, too, if you're into spice. Now where did they go wrong? I typically lower my standards for customer service at Asian restaurants. I know I'm overgeneralizing here, but first-gen/"un-Americanized" people in Chinatown tend to forego basic manners. They won't take shiz from you and they're not afraid to raise their voices. But there's a fine line between creating that authentic cultural ~vibe~ and being plain rude! So my mom and I are the first in line, waiting for a table to open up. They're packed! We're there at peak hour - 11:30ish on a Sunday morning. Five minutes later, these two ladies march in straight past us and stood in front of the table that should've been ours next. They acted like they could stake their claim on it despite the growing line outside. Fellow Yelpers, I hope I'm not wrong to think that the waitress should've had them wait in line. There were several parties waiting ahead of them! They had a party of 15+, so they didn't just steal the next table...they stole the next 3. The waitress KNEW this was happening. Sheesh. She apologized when I went up to pay the bill, so I won't knock 'em TOO much... Had they treated my party of 2 with the same grace as that party of 15+, this would've been a 4 or 5-star review.
(3)Calvin C.
I love trying foods from anywhere in the world and will try pretty much anything but this has to be the worst food I have had in Hawaii, if not ever. We had both the com ga hai nam and the pork seafood soup. The chicken and rice was ok, nothing special and the accompanying sauce was probably the best part but also not to impressive. the rice was poorly cooked and not nearly as flavorful as i was expecting after reading the reviews here. They also brought out some poor quality jasmine tea which tasted like none i have had to date (and i have had a lot). The staff was unfriendly and ignored us most of the time but that really doesn't bother me when dining in Chinatown. Now for the really disgusting part. The pork seafood soup (No. 13 i cant remember the name specifically) was probably the most disgusting rotten tasting soup I have ever had the misfortune of tasting. The fish was cheap frozen quality, which is to be expected from such an establishment, but the soup tasted like rotten fish mixed with the worst tasting Chinese medicine you can imagine. I really tried to overcome the extreme repulsion I was experiencing but was unsuccessful (tried to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt). I am still surprised someone would serve that crap and expect someone to pay for it. I love Vietnamese food and if you do too I recommend staying far from this very dirty little restaurant and walking two doors down to yelp.com/biz/saigon-viet… . We left and paid for the meal but will never be giving this place a second chance.
(1)Jeeh L.
Good Vietnamese restaurant. Price is decent and love their crab soup. But owners don't speak English much so make sure you know what you are ordering or go with a Vietnamese friend
(4)Jade P.
This restaurant deserved one star...I was craving bun Bo hue one day so bf and I was in Chinatown for grocery shopping...we wanted to go to Saigon cuisine but they were on vacation...we walked two doors down and saw this place was packed so we decided to try it out. We were served ice tea which was really good...the lady came over and took our order...I can tell this was a family own restaurant....after 10 mins the food came...I ordered bun Bo hue and bf got hu tieu nam vang..he almost got bun mam hahahah ha...but that is another story....I like the flavor of bun Bo hue because of my high expectation.....due to my mom and sisters cooking. Yesterday I decided to take bf and our two friends there again because I was raving the food there....we got there..there was a wait...the lady told us to look at menu while wait and food will come when we are seated....after five mins of standing outside...we were seated.....we waited for 10 mins then the same lady came over to take our orders...I order bun bin hue again, bf got the same thing as last time, our friend got bun cha and shrimp and shrimp rolls. We waited and waited and waited....after 20 mins I asked the lady to check up on our orders....she apologized and said it was coming....then I noticed other tables got their food and we didn't ...bf had to go twice to feed the meter....after 45 mins and we still did not get our food.. I stared at the kitchen to see if our food has arrived...nope...then I got frustrated and call one of the girls over again and asked status of our orders...finally it arrived.....I did not leave any tips but my friend suggested leaving $.01 cents to let them know that their service sucks!!!! I will not go back there again......I don't think the food is worth it for their service.
(1)Barbara H.
I came from Taiwan where the food quality is really good, we really appreciate and expect good food. So, I can guaranteed that this review will definitely be helpful for you. What made me want to start reviewing on Yelp was this "Kim An" Vietnamese restaurant which was totally disgusting, probably worst food i've ever had in my life so far. We had chicken and rice, i believe this is no.1 in the menu and also we had pork seafood soup, this is no.13 in the menu. The chicken rice was nothing special came with this super gingery and medium spicy kimchi, it felt like I was chewing on the ginger by itself. And also come with soup and sauce for the chicken... super fishy you can't even imagine. I wish all of you never stop by and don't waste your time and money to give this place a try.
(1)Hailey V.
Great food!!! Had the Bun Mam, Best I ever had!!! My hubby had Bun Rieu and he love it! It in Chinatown, so don't expect the place to look good. Just be really for the Great tasting food :)
(5)Sebastion S.
Bun Bo Hue!!! Awesome!
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