The Pig and the Lady

The Le family's celebrated Vietnamese restaurant — pho French dip, brilliant chef specials, a farmers'-market-to-icon story. Important: it left Chinatown in 2025 and now lives in Kaimuki at 3650 Waialae Ave. Lunch Wednesday-Saturday 11am-2pm, dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-9:30pm, closed Sunday-Monday. Still one of Honolulu's essential meals; book ahead.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is The Pig and the Lady?

Lunch runs roughly $18-25 a head; dinner more like $40-70 with shared plates and a drink. It's a fair price for cooking this good — this is a national-press restaurant that stayed reasonably priced.

What are The Pig and the Lady's hours?

Lunch Wednesday-Saturday 11am-2pm; dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-9:30pm; closed Sunday and Monday. The famous sandwiches live on the lunch menu, so plan accordingly.

What should I order at The Pig and the Lady?

The pho French dip — brisket banh mi dunked in pho broth — is the legend, usually at lunch. At dinner, trust the rotating chef specials and the laksa when it appears. Save room for the soft-serve dessert; it's never an afterthought here.

Wait — isn't The Pig and the Lady in Chinatown?

Not anymore. The original 83 N King St location closed in 2025 and the restaurant moved to a bigger space at 3650 Waialae Ave in Kaimuki. Old maps and blog posts still point to Chinatown, so double-check your navigation before you go.

Is The Pig and the Lady good for vegetarians?

Better than most pho-centric places — there are usually vegetarian noodles, salads, and vegetable-forward specials, and the kitchen is thoughtful about it. That said, the signatures are proudly meaty, so a vegetarian eats well but differently.

Do I need a reservation at The Pig and the Lady?

For dinner, yes — book on OpenTable a few days out, more for weekends. Lunch is easier but the new Kaimuki room still fills. Walk-in bar seats are worth a try if you're flexible.

Is it still as good since the move from Chinatown?

The kitchen, the family, and the greatest hits made the move intact, and the new space is bigger and comfier. Some regulars miss the gritty Chinatown charm, but the food — the reason you're going — hasn't slipped.

Is there parking at the new Kaimuki location?

Yes — the Civil Beat Plaza parking structure, entered via Wilhelmina Rise, about $2.50 for two hours with the restaurant's validation. Far easier than the old Chinatown parking hunt ever was.

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