Duc's Bistro

Honolulu


Honolulu’s bigwigs hang out after work at this swank French-Vietnamese bistro with a tiny bar. Ignore the inauspicious outside appearance and step inside this surprising culinary oasis for buttery escargot, bánh xèo (Vietnamese crepes), pan-fried fish with green mango relish, and fire-roasted eggplant. A small jazz combo serenades diners some evenings. Reservations recommended.


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