Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for New Saigon yet. Call (808) 935-4564 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii
Most Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii open around 10:00 AM and close around 8:30 PM on weekdays; 87% are open on Sundays and 20% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 30 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
96 Kalanianaole AvenueHilo, HI 96720
About New Saigon
New Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant you'll find at 96 Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, Hawaii. It is one of 152 places to eat and drink we list in Hilo.
Available service options are takeout and dine-in. On the menu: Chinese dishes and Thai dishes.
Phone: (808) 935-4564.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant · Chinese, Thai
- Address
- 96 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
- Phone
- (808) 935-4564
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Popular times (typical for Vietnamese restaurants)
Vietnamese restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii
Based on 12 menus with 353 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $20.00.
We don’t have New Saigon’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Iced Coffee | 33% | $7.12 |
| Green Papaya Salad | 25% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of New Saigon there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 27 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Japanese & Sushi (4), American (3), and Bakeries & Desserts (3).
Competition is light: 1 other Vietnamese restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Le Yellow Sub, 0.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsMillie’s Deli and Snack Shop< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCoconut Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBig Island Coffee Roasters< 0.1 mi
- ThaiNim's Chiang Mai Cuisine0.2 mi
- Japanese & SushiSakura Restaurant & Grill0.2 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Saigon located?
New Saigon is located at 96 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720.
What is the phone number of New Saigon?
You can call New Saigon at (808) 935-4564.
Does New Saigon offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for New Saigon, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
What else is near New Saigon?
There are 27 other places to eat and drink within a mile of New Saigon. Nearby options include Millie’s Deli and Snack Shop (< 0.1 mi), Coconut Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Big Island Coffee Roasters (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near New Saigon?
1 other Vietnamese restaurant within a mile. The closest is Le Yellow Sub, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii cost?
Based on 12 menus with 353 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $20.00.
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