The Pig and the Lady

The Pig and the Lady is a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant at 83 North King Street in Honolulu's Chinatown, Hawaii, led by chef Andrew Le, whose cooking draws on his family's Vietnamese heritage and on Hawaii's local ingredients. The restaurant began as a farmers market stall before settling into a permanent Chinatown home, and it is now one of the best-known contemporary Vietnamese-leaning kitchens in the city. The cuisine blends traditional flavours with island produce and creative twists. Signature dishes include the pho French dip, a sandwich served with pho-style dipping broth, the Vietnamese crepe, pork shoulder and fresh rolls. Prices are moderate, at roughly US$25-45 per person, and sharing several plates is common. The dining room is casual and energetic, with a moderate to high noise level at peak times and no dress code, which suits groups and visitors who want a relaxed but flavour-forward meal. Drinks typically include cocktails, beer and wine chosen to match the bold flavours. Reservations are recommended on weekends, and the website lists booking options; midweek visits are easier for walk-ins. Hours vary by day, with lunch and dinner service on select days, so confirm before visiting. Chinatown is a compact historic district in downtown Honolulu with markets, galleries and bars, and the restaurant sits a short walk from other well-known dining spots, so it works well as part of an evening out. Visitors interested in modern takes on Vietnamese cooking, rather than the traditional pho shops found elsewhere in the city, will find it distinctive, and the mix of sandwiches, crepes and rolls makes it easy to build a varied meal.