A new Vietnamese cafe recently opened in Kakaʻako.
Located next to Mad Pie — behind Down to Earth Kakaʻako — in the former space of Hibachi Honolulu, Rollin’ Rolls Cafe offers a variety of Vietnamese dishes designed for easy grab-and-go.
“We have different types of rolls, and ‘roll’ is ‘on the go,’” says business owner Tam Tran, of the new cafe’s name.
The menu features Vietnamese coffees, spring and summer rolls, banh mi sandwiches and various plates. Most of the drinks feature a Vietnamese coffee base, according to Tran, who says customers can choose from different flavors of foam. Options include ube foam, salted foam and pandan latte ($7.50 each).
Non-caffeinated options, like choco cloud milk and Oreo pink cloud milk ($6.25 each) are designed for kids.
As part of its opening special, the cafe is currently offering 50% off any drink with the purchase of any food item.
Customers can choose from a variety of summer rolls (featuring a rice paper wrap) and deep-fried spring rolls. Spring rolls are usually filled with vermicelli, carrots, taro, onions and a protein of your choice, while summer rolls are stuffed with vermicelli, lettuce, basil, chives and a protein of choice.
A unique option is the cafe’s hidden crunch rolls (12 pieces for $17), which are spring rolls wrapped in summer rolls. They come with a sweet n’ chili sauce for dipping.
“You get everything in one bite; a lot of people tried it (during our first day of soft opening) and liked it,” Tran says.
Of the various sandwiches the cafe offers, Tran recommends the special banh mi ($13.25). It’s stuffed with pork, mayo, veggies and housemade pate.
“Our homemade pate is made from scratch,” she says.
The cafe is currently open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays to Mondays (closed Tuesdays). Customer parking is available at Shops at Keauhou Lane.
CONTACT
Rollin’ Rolls Cafe
502 Keawe St. Ste. D, Honolulu
808-200-0434
Instagram: @rollinrollscafe
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays to Mondays
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
