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Hale Vietnam

Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese

Price: $

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A bit out of the way from Honolulu's main drag, this Vietnamese favorite doesn't lack for business. Rather, patrons seek it out for vegetable-laden dishes, which are both flavorful and good for you. Pho soup also has a siren's call that can be satiated only by an interlude of slurping noodles and herb-tinged broth. A great variety of other dishes also makes for prime mealtime fare, including seafood, curries, and filled pastries. After a meal go right next door to a popular gelato shop to cool off on a hot day or balmy night. Enjoy the lively atmosphere when you're there.

Address:

1140 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-735-7581

Hours:

Daily 10am-9:45pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Honolulu Local Expert

Asian: "Go for the pho."

Best for Asian Because: Hale Vietnam is renowned by locals for their delicious and traditional pho.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Summer Rolls - (2) - Fresh Rolled, Non Fried
  
  Boiled shrimp, seasoned pork, fresh mint, bean sprouts and rice noodles are rolled in rice paper. These light, aromatic rolls, served with our special peanut sauce, are highly recommended ($7.75)
  
  Garden Delight Rolls - (2) - Fresh Rolled, Non Fried
  
  Shredded roast pork, seasoned with garlic, toasted rice, rolled in rice paper with romaine lettuce, fresh mint and sweet basil ($7.75)
  
  Temple Rolls - (2) - Fresh Rolled, Non Fried
  
  Devout Vietnamese Buddhists created this vegetarian version of the "Garden Delight" rolls. A meatless filling of tofu, chop suey yam, potatoes, fresh basil, mint and romaine lettuce will please the most discriminating palate ($7.75)
  
  Imperial Rolls - (6) - Deep Fried
  
  Imitation crab meat, ground pork, long rice, carrots, and onions are spiced, wrapped in rice paper and deep fried until golden brown and crispy. Fresh mint, basil, romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber and rice noodles accompany each order of Imperial Rolls. Our hosts will gladly demonstrate the Vietnamese way of enjoying these savory tidbits ($11.95)
  
  Vegetarian Imperial Rolls - (6) - Deep Fried
  
  The meatless version of the Imperial Rolls wrapped with tofu, chop suey yam, carrots, long rice, cooked mung beans and potatoes ($11.95)
  
  Stuffed Chicken Wings (5)
  
  Large wings, deboned, stuffed with a savory filling of ground pork, carrots, and long rice. Lightly breaded and deep fried until golden brown ($12.50)
- Salads
  
  Lemon Beef
  
  Tender beef slices, charbroiled to med-rare, heart of romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, onion, and wedged tomatoes. Garnish with toasted peanuts, onion flakes and Chinese parsley ($11.95)
  
  Vietnamese Chicken
  
  steamed boneless chicken, shredded white cabbage, sliced onion, fresh mint, toasted peanuts and onion flakes, make this simple salad a must for health-conscious gourmets ($11.95)
  
  Mock Chicken
  
  A vegetarian version of the Vietnamese chicken salad with wheat noodles, shredded white cabbage, sliced onion, fresh mint, toasted peanuts and lemon soy dressing ($11.95)
  
  Green Papaya
  
  Fresh shredded green papaya, roast pork, boiled shrimps, mint leaves - crispy and tasty ($11.95)
  
  Green Papaya - Vegetarian
  
  A vegetarian version of the Green Papaya Salad with wheat noodles, shredded papaya, tomatoes, mint and lemon soy dressing ($11.95)
  
  Seafood
  
  Shrimp, calamari, imitation crab, fresh mint, sliced celery, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber - cool, crunchy, and delicious ($13.95)
- Pho
  Rare Steak, Cooked Flank, Tendon & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak, Cooked Brisket, Tendon & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Cooked Brisket, Flank, Tendon & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak & Tendon
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak , Tendon & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak & Cooked Flank
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak & Cooked Brisket
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak, Cooked Flank & Tripe
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Rare Steak, Cooked Flank & Tendon
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Cooked Flank & Brisket
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Chicken Balls
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Beef Balls
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Lean, Cooked Chicken
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Noodle & Broth Only
  $1 off from Menu price
  
  Medium Bowl: $10.25
  
  Large Bowl: $11.50
  Special: Oxtail Soup with Noodle or Rice
  
  ($15.50)
- Soup
  
  Seafood Saigon Soup
  
  Blessed with the world's richest delta and an abundance of fresh seafood from the Pacific Ocean, the soup for all seasons was created in South Vietnam. Shrimp, imitation crab meat, calamari, and vegetables makes this creation a culinary delight. Seafood Rice Noodle Soup, Seafood Egg Noodle Soup ($11.50)
  
  Long Rice Soup
  
  Thin long rice, shredded chicken, mushroom in a clear broth ($10.25)
  
  Vegetarian Long Rice Soup
  
  Thin long rice, shredded wheat noodles, mushroom in a clear vegetable broth ($10.25)
  
  Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
  
  Beef shank, and lemon grass in a spicy hot broth ($11.95)
- Vietnamese Thin Noodle
  
  BBQ Pork or Beef or Chicken
  
  ($11.50)
  
  BBQ Pork or Chicken with Shredded Pork
  
  ($11.50)
  
  BBQ Pork or Chicken with Imperial Rolls
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Imperial Rolls
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Imperial Rolls with Shredded Pork
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Chicken
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Beef
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Vegetarian Imperials Rolls
  
  ($11.50)
  
  BBQ Shrimp
  
  ($13.50)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Shrimp
  
  ($13.50)
  
  BBQ Shrimp with Imperial Rolls
  
  ($13.50)
- Vietnamese Plate
  
  BBQ Pork Chop
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Pork Chop & Shredded Pork
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Pork
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Pork & Shredded Pork
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Boneless Chicken
  
  ($13.95)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Chicken
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Beef
  
  ($13.95)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Beef
  
  ($13.95)
  
  BBQ Shrimp
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Shrimp
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Sauteed Lemon Grass Squid
  
  ($15.95)
- Vietnamese Sour Soup
  
  Vegetarian
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Catfish
  
  ($17.95)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($17.95)
- Entrees
  Sauteed Dishes With Mixed Vegetables In Season
  Tofu: $15.95
  
  Beef: $15.95
  
  Chicken: $15.95
  
  Shrimp Or Squid: $17.95
  Sauteed Dishes With Lemon Grass
  Beef: $15.95
  
  Chicken: $15.95
  
  Shrimp Or Squid: $17.95
  Sauteed Dishes With Black Bean Sauce
  Tofu: $15.95
  
  Beef: $15.95
  
  Chicken: $15.95
  
  Shrimp Or Squid: $17.95
  Sauteed Dishes With Peanut Curry Sauce
  Tofu: $15.95
  
  Beef: $15.95
  
  Chicken: $15.95
  Tofu With Eggplant
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Chicken with Ginger
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Chicken with Eggplant
  
  ($15.95)
- Curry
  
  Vegetarian
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Beef
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Seafood
  
  ($17.95)
- Grilled Dishes
  
  BBQ Chicken
  
  ($15.95)
  
  BBQ Beef
  
  ($15.95)
  
  BBQ Pork Chop
  
  ($15.95)
  
  BBQ Pork
  
  ($15.95)
  
  BBQ Shrimp
  
  ($17.95)
- Featured Items
  
  Braised Dishes
  
  Catfish in black pepper sauce; Shrimp & tofu in black pepper sauce ($17.95)
  
  Pepper Salt Shrimp
  
  ($24.95)
- Southern Vietnam Style Dishes
  
  Grilled Beef
  
  Tender slices of steak marinated in lemon grass sauce. You do the wrapping and eating. Enjoy! ($30.95)
- Vietnamese Fondue
  
  Beef
  
  ($30.95)
  
  Beef & Shrimp
  
  ($32.95)
  
  Shrimp & Calamari
  
  ($32.95)
  
  Beef & Shrimp & Calamari
  
  ($34.95)
- Vegetarian Dishes
  
  Temple Rolls
  
  ($7.75)
  
  Vegetarian Imperial Rolls
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Vegetarian Chicken Salad
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Vegetarian Green Papaya Salad
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Vegetarian Chicken Long Rice Soup
  
  ($10.25)
  
  Sauteed Tofu with Vegetable
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Sauteed Tofu with Eggplant
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Sauteed Tofu in Peanut Curry Sauce
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Vegetarian Curry
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Vegetarian Sour Soup
  
  ($15.95)
- Hale Vietnam Fried Rice
  
  Tofu
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Beef
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($14.95)
- Desserts
  
  Banana Tapioco Pearls In Coconut Milk
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Creme De Menthe Parfait
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Chocolate Parfait
  
  ($4.95)
  
  French Caramel Custard
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Green Tea
  
  ($4.95)
- Beverages
  
  French Coffee
  
  Served hot or iced ($3.95)
  
  French Coffee With Sweet Condensed Milk
  
  Served hot or iced ($3.95)
  
  Fresh Lemonade
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Lemonade with Iced tea
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Lemonade with Soda
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Coconut Juice
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Thai Iced Tea
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Hot Tea
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Soy Bean Milk
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Coke, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi, 7-UP, Sprite, and Root Beer
  
  ($2.75)

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