Opening hours
Open now · closes 7:30 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Hilo: 1:35 PM (HST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
235 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720
About Yen's Restaurant
Looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in Hilo? Yen's Restaurant is at 235 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. It is one of 152 places to eat and drink we list in Hilo.
Yen's Restaurant is open 3 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in. On the menu: coffee shop.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant · Coffee Shop
- Address
- 235 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Yen's Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 29 other Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, close to the local norm of 10:00 AM and closes at 7:30 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 40 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 90% of Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii open on Sundays; Yen's Restaurant does not.
Compared with 29 other Vietnamese restaurants in Hawaii that list their hours in our guide.
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 Yen's Restaurant’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
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Yen's Restaurant there are 61 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 76 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (17), Japanese & Sushi (8), Bakeries & Desserts (8), and Thai (5).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Vietnamese restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Phở Việt Restaurant, 0.2 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeCafe Boba< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodTabaraka Lebanese Food< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsKozmic Cones< 0.1 mi
- ThaiNew Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisThe Booch Bar0.1 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
What are Yen's Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is Yen's Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Yen's Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Yen's Restaurant located?
Yen's Restaurant is located at 235 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720.
Does Yen's Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Yen's Restaurant. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Yen's Restaurant open late?
No, Yen's Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Yen's Restaurant?
There are 76 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Yen's Restaurant. Nearby options include Cafe Boba (< 0.1 mi), Tabaraka Lebanese Food (< 0.1 mi), and Kozmic Cones (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Yen's Restaurant?
4 other Vietnamese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Phở Việt Restaurant, 0.2 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.
Nearby places
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