Canh khoai môn — Vietnamese taro soup — is home-cooking at its finest, with soft taro chunks swimming in a savory pork broth. It rarely appears on restaurant menus, but Honolulu's Vietnamese home-style kitchens know how to make it right when it's available.
Thuong An Lac Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant top-pick
Tue-Sun 11AM-8PM
Thuong An Lac excels at root vegetable dishes, and their taro-based soups are outstanding. As a Buddhist vegetarian kitchen, they let the taro shine — rich, earthy, and deeply satisfying.
Aloha Vietnamese Foods best-value
Mon-Sun 11AM-12AM
Aloha Vietnamese Foods occasionally features taro soup among rotating specials — soft taro chunks in clear pork broth, garnished with scallions. Call ahead to ask about availability.
Kim An Vietnamese Restaurant hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM
Kim An includes taro soup as a seasonal special on their home-style Vietnamese menu. The Kalihi location serves a dominant Vietnamese clientele who appreciate authentic regional dishes. Ask about off-menu availability.