Vu de — goat udder grilled as a Vietnamese drinking snack — is a prized specialty that requires a dedicated goat restaurant. Honolulu does not have a Vietnamese goat restaurant, but these spots offer the closest goat and offal flavors for those seeking the experience.
Pho Que Huong top-pick
Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM
Pho Que Huong's extensive menu includes bo la lot (grilled beef in betel leaf) and other offal-forward Vietnamese dishes that share the bold, meaty flavor profile of vu de. Their bo la lot and nem nuong are the closest drinking-food experience to a Vietnamese goat restaurant on Oahu.
Kim An Vietnamese Restaurant best-value
Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM
Kim An serves a Vietnamese clientele in Kalihi with offal-rich dishes like bun bo hue with blood cubes and pig feet. While they do not serve vu de specifically, their comfort with organ meats and bold Vietnamese flavors makes them a natural stop for anyone seeking the offal-forward end of Vietnamese cuisine.
Golden River Restaurant hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Golden River serves Chinese-Vietnamese crossover dishes, and their goat meat preparations (when available) are the closest thing to vu de on the island. The Kalihi location caters to an Asian-heritage clientele that appreciates goat and offal dishes. Ask about seasonal goat specials.