Broken Rice – Vietnamese
The air at Broken Rice is thick with the sweet, smoky aroma of lemongrass-marinated beef and charred pork chops sizzling over an open flame. Guests gather in a vibrant, welcoming space to enjoy the satisfying crunch of golden spring rolls and the delicate texture of the signature broken rice, beautifully complemented by rich chicken liver pâté and zesty, herb-brightened salads. Each plate serves as a soulful celebration of Vietnamese comfort, balancing the rustic charm of traditional grains with the bold, bright flavors of a bustling street-side kitchen.
3607, Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96816 +18087390230 https://www.brokenricehi.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Broken Rice
Dairy-Free at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Shaking Tofu (Đậu Hũ Lúc Lắc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (Cơm Gà Nướng), Crab Soup (Bún Riêu) and Crab Fried Rice (Cơm Tấm Chiên Cua). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soft Drink (Nước Ngọt). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soft Drink (Nước Ngọt). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Shaking Tofu (Đậu Hũ Lúc Lắc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Broken Rice
Broken Rice in Honolulu has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Tofu Vegetables (Cơm Đậu Hũ Chay). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Broken Rice
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Special Broken Rice (Cơm Đặc Biệt) | 4.1 g | 61.3 g |
| Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà) | 93.4 g | 51.8 g |
| Crab Soup (Bún Riêu) | 21.7 g | 41.5 g |
| Spring Rolls (Chả Giò) | 17.5 g | 39.5 g |
| Shrimp (Bún Tôm Nướng) | 18.9 g | 32.5 g |
| Crab Fried Rice (Cơm Tấm Chiên Cua) | 3.8 g | 24.4 g |
| Vegetarian Salad (Gỏi Chay) | 79.2 g | 22.6 g |
| Chicken (Bún Gà Nướng) | 24.1 g | 21.2 g |
| Shrimp Fried Rice (Cơm Tấm Chiên Tom) | 6.1 g | 18.5 g |
| Shaking Tofu (Đậu Hũ Lúc Lắc) | 7.7 g | 16.5 g |
| Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò) | 30.9 g | 13.4 g |
| Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay) | 30.9 g | 13.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chicken Liver Spread (Pâté): Chicken liver spread served with baguette. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Salad (Gỏi Chay): Tofu, fresh basil, mint, shredded carrots, mushroom, jicama & soy sauce dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls (Chả Giò): 4 pc., shrimp, ground pork, carrots, long rice & onions. Wrapped & deep fried. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Chả Giò Chay): 4 pc., Tofu, carrots, mushroom, long rice & onions. Wrapped & deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà): Chicken, shredded white cabbage, slice onion, mint, roasted peanut & onion flakes. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Broken Rice
- Chicken (Cơm Gà Nướng): Lemongrass chicken & house slaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Beef (Cơm Bò Xào Sả): Lemongrass beef & house slaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork (Cơm Sườn Heo Nướng): Lemongrass pork chop & house slaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (Cơm Tôm Nướng): Garlic shrimp & house slaw. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Broken Rice (Cơm Đặc Biệt): Pork chop, chicken, shredded pork & clear noodle, meatloaf with house slaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice (Cơm Tấm Chiên Tom): Garlic shrimp, pork sausage, egg and green onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fried Rice (Cơm Tấm Chiên Cua): King Crab, pork sausage, egg and green onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc): Cubed rib-eye steak, garlic, soy sauce, with house slaw. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaking Tofu (Đậu Hũ Lúc Lắc): Cubed fried tofu, garlic, soy sauce, with house slaw. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Vegetables (Cơm Đậu Hũ Chay): Tofu with vegetables, in a sweet chili lemongrass soy sauce & house slaw. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Special House Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà): Shredded Chicken, flat rice noodle; garnished with onions, green onion & cilantro. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò): Tenderloin, brisket, meatball, tendon, flat rice noodle; garnished with onions, green onion & cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Rib Soup (Phở Sườn Bò): Beef brisket and beef rib, flat rice noodle, garnished with onions, green onion & cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Soup (Phở Đuôi Bò): Beef brisket and oxtail, flat rice noodle; garnished with onions, green onion & cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Lemongrass Soup (Bún Bò Huế): Beef shank, steamed pork, tendon, thick rice noodle in a spicy lemongrass broth; garnished with onions, green onion & cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Soup (Bún Riêu): Crab, pork and crab meatballs, shrimp, tofu, vermicelli noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Rib Stew (Sườn Bò Kho): Beef rib, carrots, flat rice noodle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay): Vegetables in a meat free stock, flat rice noodle. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Vermicelli
- Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò): 5pc. spring rolls, with shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay): 5pc. spring rolls, with shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (Bún Tôm Nướng): Shrimp, shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken (Bún Gà Nướng): Lemongrass chicken, shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork (Bún Heo Nướng): Lemongrass pork, shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Beef (Bún Bò Xào Sả): Lemongrass beef, shredded vegetables and topped with peanuts. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gelato (Kem): Condensed Milk Gelato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato (Kem Cafe): Condensed Milk Gelato & a shot of coffee. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tapioca (Chè): Tapioca, banana or taro, coconut milk, peanuts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Soft Drink (Nước Ngọt): Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or 7-UP. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hot Tea (Trà Nóng): Green Tea or Jasmine Tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Coffee (Cafe Sữa Đá): Served with sweet condensed milk on ice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lavender Lemonade (Nước đá Chanh): Freshly squeezed lemon, infused lavender & mint. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Broken Rice
- Is Broken Rice dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Broken Rice has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay).
- What can I eat at Broken Rice on a dairy-free diet?
- Tapioca (Chè), Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay) and Vegetarian Spring Roll (Bún Chả Giò Chay) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Broken Rice have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tapioca (Chè) and Vegetarian Soup (Phở Chay).
- What is the highest-protein dish at Broken Rice?
- Special Broken Rice (Cơm Đặc Biệt), at roughly 61.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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