Ebisu is a renowned gourmet hotspot, packed with restaurants ranging from hot new spots garnering attention on social media and TV to renowned establishments that impress even the most discerning palate. Yet another restaurant has opened in this culinary hotspot, one worth adding to your address list!


The Pig & The Lady, Honolulu, Hawaii's most popular modern Vietnamese restaurant, opened its first Japanese location on November 30th on Ebisu Ginza Street, just a one-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station.

The restaurant first gained popularity at a Hawaiian farmer's market in 2012, and opened in Chinatown, west of downtown Waikiki, in November 2013. It has now become one of Honolulu's most popular restaurants, visited daily by both locals and tourists alike.

Owner-Chef Andrew Lai
Owner-chef Andrew Lai is a second-generation Vietnamese chef who graduated from culinary school in New York and rose to the position of sous chef at Chef Mavro, a five-star contemporary French restaurant in Hawaii, before opening The Pig and the Lady in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Vietnamese cuisine he creates has its roots in his mother, and he says that her secret "dashi" recipe is important. One of the reasons for its popularity is the variety of dishes made using this secret stock.


Based on the Vietnamese cuisine made by his mother, Andrew incorporates the essence of French cuisine he has cultivated, and adds a touch of Hawaiian culture to create modern Vietnamese cuisine never before tasted, and the dishes are visually stunning.

Among the dishes, the one you should definitely try on your first visit to this restaurant is the restaurant's signature dish, "Andrew's Fried Chicken," made with crispy and juicy fried chicken wings served in a refreshing sauce with a strong acidity. "Andrew's Fried Chicken" (1,300 yen)
Of course, we also recommend pho, a signature Vietnamese dish. "Pho 75" is a Vietnamese pho dish that brings out the full flavor of the beef, with a rich, flavorful, and deep richness. It is named after the year Andrew's older brother, Alex, was born, and is therefore considered to be an auspicious dish. "Pho Chai" is a pho dish that uses kelp and concentrates the flavor of vegetables, resulting in a refreshing and addictive taste.

"Pho Chai" (1,200 yen)
And don't forget to check out banh mi, which is steadily establishing itself in the Japanese sandwich world! One dish you should definitely try is the "Beef Belly Banh Mi French Dip Style," a new and unique menu item where beef seasoned in spicy BBQ sauce, coriander, and onion are sandwiched between soft, toasted bread, which can then be dipped into the refreshing pho soup.

"Beef Belly Banh Mi French Dip Style" (1,200 yen)
If you're looking to enjoy some alcohol, we recommend the "Vietnamese Pizza Chinese Sausage & Fermented Shrimp." This pizza, made from crispy rice paper and topped with cheese, Chinese sausage, and jalapeños, makes a great snack or main dish.

"Vietnamese Pizza Chinese Sausage & Fermented Shrimp" (1,500 yen).
"Daikon Cake" is not a dessert, but rather a "flour-based" dish. Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki is made with rice flour and grated daikon radish, and the rice flour gives it a crispy outside and chewy inside. Served with a vinegar sauce, the fish roe on top adds a nice accent.

"Daikon Cake" (1,400 yen)
The sweets are also original and unique to this shop. The "Lilikoi Malasada" is a Vietnamese take on the Hawaiian malasada, and as the name suggests, it is filled with lilikoi (passion fruit) cream. The cream that oozes out when you take a bite of this freshly fried malasada is absolutely delicious. Try it with black sesame ice cream.

"Lilikoi Malasada" (800 yen)

One of the store's charms is its calm interior, where you can experience the slow pace of time in Hawaii. The "Only Good Vibes" object displayed inside the store, just like in the store's Hawaiian branch, was created by Matthew Tapia, a Hawaii-based sign painter so talented that Nike has fallen in love with him.



Come try a variety of innovative Vietnamese dishes you've never tasted before at this modern Vietnamese restaurant, which will cheer you up even in the cold winter.