Mid week, lunchtime, first time. Had always been curious to eat here. Grabbed a neighbour to come…read morewith, also her first time and we had a nice meal. The place was very steady but we got one of the few remaining tables. The menu has a lot on it and there is another, separate menu for specials. The complimentary herbal tea was nice and hot for a very cold day. Ordered was a pho for me, extra spicy and my friend got a beef and veg dish and they subbed her noodles for rice upon her request and accommodated her peanut allergy. The food was good, also. I ordered us shrimp spring rolls to start, 2 to an order. Very good. $6. The entrees... My broth was nice, albeit mild. Not that clovey taste I've experienced at other places. My pho had shrimp, beef and chicken. It was a house specialty so it only came in a medium size. This was fine as I ordered extra noodles for $2.50 to go and had some at home for dinner tonight. And, it will feed me for lunch one more time tomorrow. The containers were leak proof and the liquid survived the drive home. The staff were unobtrusive yet attentive and kind. Said to be family owned and that everything is homemade. I'll return! I love Vietnamese food and love supporting these places. I will avoid weekends though as I was told people are lined up at the door for seating. Was it the best I have ever had? No but it fit the bill and I'm glad I live close by as there are 100 other dishes I'd like to try.

Came here on a weekday for lunch. Service wasn't very fast but soup was nice and hot and tasted…read moregreat

We came on a weeknight around 8:30pm and were seated quickly. Service was very quick and friendly…read more We got the Bo Tai Chanh ($14) which is a Vietnamese beef carpaccio, with onions, herbs, peanuts, lime juice and a dipping sauce that probably has fish sauce and soy sauce in it. It was delicious and the portion was pretty generous; you get a lot of beef! I got the Bun Bo Hue ($14) which is a spicy beef noodle soup with lemongrass. The broth was tasty and so flavourful! The portion was pretty substantial too. My boyfriend got the Bun Rieu ($14) which is a crab/tomato/pork broth based noodle soup. I had a taste of the soup and it was also really good! I especially loved that they give you a full variety of herbs to add to the soup noodles, which not all Vietnamese restaurants do these days. Too bad this location is far from me, but I would definitely come back for more!

On our quest to find our favorite Vietnamese restaurant, we stumbled across this little gem…read more While not a large seating area, every table was taken and people waited to sit and eat. We were lucky in our timing and managed to sit as we arrived. We always order spring rolls and rice wraps no matter where we go, and these were good. Our table enjoyed a variety of soups from a basic chicken and egg noodle to rare beef rice noodle and two special soups, one based on a traditional broth and the other Tom Yum. The traditional broth was good, flavorful and fragrant. The Tom Yum had just the right amount of heat, but was too much of a good thing for me to really enjoy it fully. The portions were good, quick and delicious. Definitely would visit again!

Where can a girl find good food in Ottawa? Stayed at hotel near the airport and finding proper…read morefood is somewhat difficult. Found this place on Yelp and a good star rating and I was happy with the results. It's located at a large strip mall quite a ways away in Barrhaven - hence the name. Grabbed takeout at 8:15pm and it was good. Got 2 orders of spring rolls which were still very crispy when we got back from the 20 min drive. A little on the greasy side but they had fried it up fresh. The house special combo had shrimp, beef, pork and chicken - a decent amount of protein and tasty. A somewhat small restaurant but still had a few tables of patrons at that time. The staff were nice. Plenty of parking.

It was Thursday night and after making breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week, I was ready for a…read morebreak. I took my children to McDonalds...which I loathe (minus their smarties mcflurry). While parking, I searched the strip mall to find a spot for me to order food. Barrhaven Vietnamese Restaurant popped out among all the other chains. I called in an order for pickup. When I arrived the place was moderately busy, but i was greeted immediately. The restaurant itself is very cute and cozy. I will definitely be back for lunch or dinner. As we were walking out, my children noticed someone eating pho and even requested we come back. I ordered the Vermecelli with chicken and I am so grateful I did. There was so much chicken and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Even the salad was green and fresh, along with cucumber that had been cut into tiny strips. It also came with two fried spring rolls. I prefer regular spring rolls, but they were delicious, very crispy and flakey. I prefer my vermecelli completely mixed, so I added the dressing, shut the takeout box, and shook it up. This made it easier to have noodles, greens, and chicken with every bite. I was too hungry to think to take a photo, but will add some on future visits. Definitely recommend and will absolutely be back!

The platonic ideal of what pho should be -- beef was tender, broth was well salted, and I…read moreappreciated the multiple portion size options too.

Plenty of seating, the dishes were good. But I was told the pho was better a few years back. The…read morestaff were friendly and patient with us. Lots of seating and lots of parking outside. It was busy when we went on a week night. Great vibes!

We were so excited to see a resturant open late where we could order Vietnamese food. What a…read moredisappointment!. They got our order wrong and the pho soup was bland with zero flavour. Tasted like oil water and it was only luke warm at best. The spring rolls were cold! Took a bite and the inside was right out of the fridge cold. I gave them 1 star as the guy who took our order was nice. I couldn't let them know how bad it was as they were closed not long after. Blah!

Closer to 4.5 stars…read more Another local Vietnamese restaurant located in Nepean, Ontario, West of Ottawa. The restaurant offers sushi and Korean dishes too. Not far from Costco and nestled amongst the stores near the Cineplex Barhaven, this is a real affordable choice with quick service. The meals were delicious and savory! $-$$. No reservations, Mall parking

We Just found Chez Lam Restaurant and decided to try it. It was mouthwatering from start to finish…read more Very fresh, authentic food and great service. We had Deep Fried Shrimp, Sour Soup with Shrimp & Veg, SG Roll, Grilled Beef , B5 & B7. Compliments to the chef on many levels. We are definitely going back! Our newest favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Thank you!

Chez Lam is serving up great flavor…read more When you enter, you'll notice the restaurant is somewhat fancy and nicely clean. We really liked the decor. The service is very friendly and efficient from the moment you enter. On to the food. What I don't like is when the fresh spring rolls are made in advance and are left out until someone orders. The rice paper becomes dry and chewy and that ruins it. Sadly, Chez Lam served them like that, so they can be better. The pho soup was great. There is good flavor and ingredients are fresh. They have all the condiments on the table. I like my soup with more onion shavings and shallots but it was still tasty. I found the service to be extra good and attentive. That was much appreciated. Prices are similar to other Vietnamese restaurants. They accept cash, debit, credit. Location wise: Chez Lam is in a strip mall with a gas station, dollar store, massage therapy clinic, and a few more shops.

Not much special. I miss the three color steam egg . I just realize someone else bought the…read morebusiness

The service was quick and friendly. The dining area is comfortable and clean with nice decor…read more We had the spring rolls, bun Bo hue, and the broken rice with beef and pork. The spring rolls were nice and crisp and well filled. The bun Bo hue was huge. The broth had a nice kick to it and the vegetable garnish was nice and fresh. The broken rice was excellent. Both meats, the pickled vegetables, and the rice were excellent.

We've been patrons for years. The pho soup at the new location is just as delicious as at the…read moreprevious location! We went in with our 3 year old triplets and the owners brought out a special dessert for the kids. Great service and great food.