Ba-le Sandwich Shop, Kailua Kona

Ba-Le is a small unassuming Vietnamese place with authentic Vietnamese cuisine and fresh sandwiches on homemade rolls and croissants. Order at the counter and your food will arrive quickly to your table. Although nothing fancy to look at, Ba-Le was voted Best Saimin and Pho-Noodle Soup on the Big Island, and an array of small business awards line the walls. Their bubble tea is also some of the best around, with plate lunches and cold rice noodle salads also being very popular. - Nora Dunn