The Pig and The Lady
Vietnamese restaurant · Kaimuki ·
Modern Vietnamese cooking with global accents & communal tables
Modern Vietnamese cooking with global accents & communal tables
"The Pig and the Lady recently moved to Kaimuki. The new space has outdoor seating with the vibe of Vietnam’s street stalls, while inside, a mural of a tiger leers as it slurps noodles. You’re coming here for itsiconicphở french dip—while the sandwich is only available for lunch, it’s worth stopping by for a midday meal powered by this braised brisket-stuffed creation that’s spiked with a Thai basil chimichurri and comes with a side of phở broth for dipping. Dinner also doesn’t disappoint: bring a group, or friends for a birthday bash, so you can order more of the free-wheeling dishes, like baked escargot in a seafood curry sauce and pork collar with pork fat crunch. Always save room for the soft serve swirl, which constantly features different flavors." - Martha Cheng
"A Honolulu restaurant noted for a creative Pho French dip that riffs on the traditional French‑dip format by incorporating pho‑inspired flavors, offering a hybrid that showcases the sandwich's versatility and local reinterpretation." - Pamela Vachon
"The Pig and the Lady was one of the first on the island to serve the now-iconic phở french dip, and while you’ll find a few other versions around, this is still the best. While the sandwich is only available for lunch, it’s worth stopping by for a midday meal powered by this braised brisket-stuffed creation that’s spiked with a Thai basil chimichurri and comes with a side of phở broth for dipping. This is also one of our favorite group dinner spots, and not just because of the loud industrial dining room and The Big Trouble in Little China-themed bathroom. Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian ingredients collide in dishes like baked escargot in a seafood curry sauce and pork collar with vadouvan curried lentils. Always save room for the soft serve swirl, which constantly features different flavors. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - martha cheng
"The Pig and the Lady is a must-visit spot for its modern Vietnamese flavors. Its famous pho French dip is offered at lunch, while even more playful dishes are on the frequently updated dinner menu, which on a recent visit included a local venison tartare paired with a stinky mentaiko grilled cheese (it totally works) and a foie gras tart in a pandan crust. Not all the wildly creative dishes are hits; you never really know what you’re going to get, but if you want to play it safe, order the pho. You can also find the Pig and the Lady’s more traditional noodle soups, rice bowls, and sandwiches at its farmers market stalls. Know before you go: Save room for the soft serve, which features interesting rotating flavors like jasmine milk tea custard swirled with peach sorbet." - Martha Cheng
"There’s overachieving, and then there’s the level that The Pig And The Lady is operating at. They’re a top restaurant in Honolulu, make one of our favorite sandwiches in the country, and also happen to serve some very fine wings. We’re talking about the ones that are fried twice and come sprinkled with makrut leaves, pickled red onion, and money sauce. The peanutty cabbagey slaw underneath is sweet and vinegary and helps brighten it all up." - carlo mantuano, david neimanis, team infatuation