Mai Lan | Fine Vietnamese Cuisine

This place has its own parking by the gas station. We were seated right away when we walked in. We ordered a lot of things that I forgot the name of. I didn’t take a picture of the menu to go back to and figure out the names. but everything we ordered was delicious. On top of that, service was excellent. Our server was very nice and attentive. Will definitely come back here again when I am on the island.

The tastes of the curry crab and shrimp soup are far beyond my expectation. The last picture tells the how good they are.

This place is legendary, but you have to order the right stuff. Get the Curry Crab, it's one of the best dishes you will ever have. It's going to be messy, but oh so good. Probably enough to share between 3-4 people. Get rice with it and/or get a baguette. We also got some sautees green veggie, also delish. I wouldn't get the other stuff as that is more run-of-the-mill Vietnamese food and if you want that, there are other places which will be better. However if you are looking for a unique dish, you MUST try the curry crab. Must Must. If you are visiting Honolulu , you have to try this once. The place itself is a bit older but go for the Curry Crab, not the ambience.

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Mai Lan! This charming mom-and-pop spot serves up the freshest Vietnamese cuisine I’ve had in Honolulu – think flavorful pho bursting with herbs, crispy spring rolls, and their signature fried rice with lup cheong and shrimp that’s just unbeatable. It’s no wonder they’re a hit with Japanese tourists, but with the current yen exchange rate hitting travel budgets, business has slowed a bit. Locals, this is your cue to step up and support this hidden gem on Keeaumoku Street! The warm service and authentic dishes make it feel like home. Highly recommend – 5 stars all the way!

Crab curry costs $88 and they didn’t tell us ahead of time… It’s ok because it really did taste good. BUT!!! There was a string of hair in the spring roll, and the waitress only offered to take half off?? So disgusting 🫠 Everything we ordered today tastes good, but that string of hair…just stay away. 😓 (Look at the cockroach experience from another customer!!) I rareeely give 1 star to restaurants because I believe business owners work hard and try their best to keep their business running. But this attitude, this sanitary level?? nahhhhhh