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What to order at The Pig and The Lady
- Must order
- Mama Le's pho and the pho French dip with brisket.
- Signature dishes
- Pho French dip, Mama Le's pho, Banh mi sandwiches
- Editor tip
- Lunch and dinner separated menus; lunch leans pho and banh mi, dinner runs a tasting-style chef's choice. Reservations are tough on weekends.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$$$
Neighborhoodkaimuki
HoursTue 17:00-21:30, Wed 11:00-14:00, Wed 17:00-21:30, Thu 11:00-14:00, Thu 17:00-21:30, Fri 11:00-14:00, Fri 17:00-21:30, Sat 11:00-14:00, Sat 17:00-21:30, Sun 11:00-14:00
Phone8085858255
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Signature dishes: Pho French dip, Mama Le's pho, Banh mi sandwiches
Must order: Mama Le's pho and the pho French dip with brisket.
Tip: Lunch and dinner separated menus; lunch leans pho and banh mi, dinner runs a tasting-style chef's choice. Reservations are tough on weekends.
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Address: 3650 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
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