A friend of mine recommended this restaurant in burnaby. we tried the special crab soup with vermicelli and the fresh fish soup with vermicelli we both really enjoyed the special crab soup which very flavourful. it has vietnamese ham, pork leg meat, tofu etc. only one downside was it wasnt quite hot to my preference when it arrived. it was slightly hotter than lukewarm The fish slices in the fresh fish soup was fresh and we like the dill flakes added to the soup which was a pleasant surprised for me because i dont recall having dill in vietnamese soup broth in the past. we made one of the soup noodles into a combo with spring rolls. very nice made with good amount of fillings read more

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I like to come here for bun rieu instead od hoang yen. It is a smaller bowl and less crabby but hoang yen is so salty now. It's also nice that I can get a smaller bowl for cheaper instead of an expensive larger bowl where I am forced to take home and it does not taste good the next day. Chicken wings came out piping hot but the meat was a bit tough. Their lemon sauce is nice and lemony now - I even drank the last drops. I like their butter garlic green onion sprinkles they put on top and wish they put more. Spring roll also came out nice and hot. Kind of small. They should really fix their menu saying the combo comes with 2 summer rolls when actually it comes with 2 half rolls. read more

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Service was crap. The teenager wasn't friendly, never gave us water or refilled tea. He looked annoyed we showed up. Didn't say thank you or bye. Just bad all around. Won't return because of him. Flavour of the soup was good... but I only received 4 pieces of meat in my Pho. Spring rolls has good flavour but we're so so tiny. My friend got overcharged $6. Not sure what kind if sca m they're running here...but her total for a small pho and a coffee was $26. That's not what the menu pricing said at all... We left unhappy. read more

Must come for authentic Vietnamese food! I tried the bun rieu, fried fish cake, and their coffee with condensed milk and ice. My friend tried their house special rice noodle in soup. He really liked the variety of meats in the soup (pork, shrimp, squid ball, and imitation crab). I thought the bun rieu was delicious, it was nice and hearty on that cold day. (Note: if you don't like tomato or crab, bun rieu is not for you but if you do, you may have just found your favorite dish) The portion was a good amount of food and by the end of dinner, I felt so full. I also tried the fried fish cake which were quite flavorful. The coffee with condensed milk and ice was good too and kept me energized through the rest of the night. As the shop isn't too big, there may be a wait if you come during busy times. The shop is pretty efficient though in getting customers through their meals. The ambiance is alright and it's typical of your standard Vietnamese restaurant. Note: they are cash or debit only so be sure to bring cash or debit card read more

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This place has been on my radar for a couple of years and I finally get to try it last week. Street parking is available. I had the bun rieu and the broth was really yummy. Sweet and flavorful. The small was quite tiny but still sufficient for me. If you are very hungry, get the large. I like this bun rieu better than the famous one on Victoria Drive. I will need to try the dill fishcake version in future. I saw a few people ordered large quantity of food, as if it was a catering order, for take out. It got really busy closer to 7 pm for this place. Cash or debit only. read more

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A hidden gem in Burnaby for bun rieu! I think this might be the best restaurant for it that I've tried in the lower mainland (over the other hyped one...). Recommended by my cousin's friend to visit, it definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant was filled with people but not overly busy in that we had to wait, and we went during dinner time. The crab flavour is super strong and rich in flavour, but somehow did not taste heavy at all. I was able to finish the whole bowl by myself and not feel bloated. A generous amount of toppings as well that tasted delicious with each bite of noodle. Noodles were bouncy and not overly chewy nor soft, which I enjoyed. Only accepts cash and debit though. Would be a great place to eat for a quick meal! read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This place is ok, I've ordered takeout for my dad mostly but have tried the pho and the lemongrass chicken myself. It gets pretty crowded here for lunch but seems to be pretty dead at nights. The workers here are very nice. They have a tiny parking lot in the back and there is street parking out front. read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Number 25 lemongrass chicken on rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Really tasty pho place in the Edmonds area. Parking is available on Edmonds, as well as the side streets. The interior has a somewhat modern (2000s) look. The place got pretty packed, and I can see why. Staff were friendly, but they were a bit short staffed. Pricing is pretty reasonable, but bowls are a bit on the small side. I tried their signature dish (bun rieu cua phuong nam), which is crab soup with vermicelli. Decent amount of meat. Served with lots of other goodies such as prawns, tofu, and tomatoes. Nice light broth. I also added the spring roll combo option. These are similar to the dim sum version, but thinner. The ones I had were slightly burnt. Wouldn't mind coming back to try some of their other dishes. Recommended. read more

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I was intrigued when I read that Bun Rieu Phuong Nam was operated by a chef that worked previously at Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen. It's a family run spot next to Mostafa Coffee House and Na-Re Korean Kitchen. Both visits have been steady with several groups ordering takeout. Service was passable but you will need to flag staff down for tea/water refills. The menu is split into appetizers, pho, hu tieu, rice and drinks. There's the option to make your meal a combo ($3.95 extra for 2 spring rolls/salad rolls, $5.95 for a coffee/drink). Not worth it anymore as you don't save much. Trip #1 - Herbs - don't see shiso leaf often, these were fresh. - Bun rieu cua phuong nam (#18) ($15.95 large) - noodles are a touch on the softer side, which personally I don't prefer. Broth was tasty but it doesn't beat Hoang Yen's. - Bun cha ca (#19) ($14.95 large) - broth was aromatic, clear and dilly. Good amount of fish cakes and one really tasty fish ball. They also had a taro stem (aka. bac ha) that added a crunchy element. Trip #2 - Cha gio ($3.95 combo) - two spring rolls. - Che suong sao (#43) ($5.95 combo) - the menu states grass jelly but the translation is wrong, it's a green jelly dessert. Tasted like weak pandan with crushed ice. - Bun rieu cua phuong nam (#18) ($15.95 large) - the noodles were too soft but the broth was homey. Enjoyed the variety of meats. - Pho dac biet (#8) ($14.95 large) - large portion of noodles but again, too soft. Broth was standard. Cash or credit only. Stick with the bun rieu or bun cha ca at BRPN. 3.5 stars. read more

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one of the chefs from bun cha ca hoang yen set out on their own culinary adventure, opening bun rieu phuong nam. curious by this, we dropped in on a sunday evening around 7:00 pm at 7405 edmonds street in burnaby, on the same block as the edmonds community centre. ample parking is available on the side and on the street, and despite the bustling atmosphere, we were seated promptly. much like bun cha ca hoang yen, this spot exudes a casual vibe, with a strikingly similar menu. the bun cha ca, a noodle soup with fish cakes, boasts a delicately balanced broth featuring hints of dill. served with shiso leaf, bean sprouts, lettuce, lemon wedge, and sliced red chilies, enhances the texture and taste in every spoonful. i added their three bean drink, served with crushed ice, green jelly, and evaporated milk (or was it coconut milk) to my meal. my partner opted for the lemongrass chicken on rice, and added the 'make a combo' with an order of the shrimp salad roll and red bean drink. despite the positives, my feelings about this place are mixed. bun rieu phuong nam is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. it's worth noting they accept cash and interac only. read more

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I keep having that Anthony Bourdain video clip from "Parts Unknown" show up on my Facebook feed where he goes to that Boston restaurant and loads up on deep fried food. He's just chowing down before going "Oh yeah, that there's the stuff." I haven't had that feeling myself much as of late. It kinda coincides with how little Vietnamese cuisine I've had for 2022. Well, I've been dropping by here relatively frequently since it was recommended by a family member so that takes care of the Vietnamese cuisine itch. It's a medium sized restaurant overall. However, it very much seems like it's a get here early, or else have fun waiting in line type of joint. Every time I've been here, a line quickly forms after I've sat down. I definitely very much enjoy their food, and almost more importantly their broths. It's got that rich and hearty feeling you would expect from a good pho bowl. It also feels a bit less heavier than I'm used to while still retaining that great taste. I've also their tried special crab soup. I'm not normally a fan of the dish but I felt the urge to try something different. They are very generous with their portions and that made it great. I loved how much bits of crab I had as well as the nice pork hocks. I can't recommend Bun Rieu Phuong Nam more. I didn't have a ton of Vietnamese food this year, but I felt after a few visits that I more than made up for it. After having their crab soup especially, I couldn't stop from thinking to myself "Oh yeah, that there's the stuff." read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Pho Dac Biet - House Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I love this place. Their fried squid cake pho is addictive. The squid cake is has a great texture, amazing umami and not too pily. The broth is flavorful and not too salty. Their chicken wings are not as good as phnom penh but hey, it stops the craving. Their smoothies are good as well. Try this place if you haven't. It's lovely. read more

Was in the high gate area and decided to try this place. Was surprised by the cleanliness , ( unfortunately most authentic Vietnamese joints aren't). All I have to say is: good value, good portions, authentic flavours. I have had this dessert in years and I just have to say they give you a lot of beans! Which I love, most places cheap out on it and compensate by adding more ice but this is not the case here. Will def be coming back ! read more

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We need more Vietnamese restaurants with fish cake and dill soup! It's so fresh and tasty, definitely my favourite. Discovered this restaurant while looking for crab soup and fish cake/dill soup. The only place we had known of was in Vancouver, which is quite far for us. Now we have a place in Burnaby! The service was amazing, soup hit the spot on a cold rainy day. Petition to have crab soup and fish cake/dill soup in all Vietnamese restaurants please and thanks! read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This is my favorite Vietnamese place in the neighborhood when ordering for a group due to the number of dishes they do decent. You should, of course, try the bún riêu at a placed called Bun Rieu Phuong Nam. Some other solid dishes are the phở đặc biệt (broth is a little sweeter than I'd like, but not overwhelmingly so, like at so many other places) and the bánh xèo (which, like the phở, isn't spectacular, but doesn't have any major issues that you often see, like tasting too flour-y). They're not super quick for take-out even now, with business being slow due to covid, but it's a new restaurant, so things might get better over time. P.S. As of this review, they don't take credit (cash or debit only)! read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Went at 3:15p on a Sunday and there was no line up! Loved the soups! Very rich and satisfying. Generous amount of toppings + meat which is always great. Service was great too, friendly smiles and attentive to our needs. I wouldn't recommend the banh xeo (crepe). It was falling apart due to lack of batter, not enough lettuce was given for wrapping and the lettuce that was given was very small. I've definitely had better ones elsewhere and it's very overpriced ($16). Debit & cash only! read more

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Yum! This place was not far from our Airbnb. We put our name on the waitlist and waited outside. It didn't take too long. We ordered bun rieu, pho, spring rolls, and egg rolls. Everything was so flavorful! The bun rieu was savory. Pho was comforting. Both broths had depth. The egg roll was crispy. It was really hot in there though, but we didn't notice it too much while we were eating. read more

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The best Bun Rieu in Vancouver! I got #18 Bun Rieu and the broth was rich in flavour with crab & pork! I've had it in a few other Vietnamese restaurants in lower mainland and their broths were kind of bland. This restaurant is new-ish so I believe they're still trying to deal with the volume as they gained popularity quickly after being posted on social media. Expect a lineup when you show up at a busy time. It's a pho place so people leave shortly after they finish their meal. The wait wasn't too long for us. I'll definitely come back for their Bun Rieu! read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - #18 Bun Rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Amongst the many Vietnamese restaurants in the Edmonds area, we decided to try out this local restaurant. They closed at 8 but we arrived at about 7:15 but were still able to be seated and order. Overall, the food was okay but nothing special and the portions were on the small side. Usually I have leftovers even when ordering a small but I didn't have any this time around. I also wished there was more meat. Overall not bad. Also they are debit or cash only. read more

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All the food was yummy and fresh! The star was of course the Crab fat rice vermicelli! I usually go to Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen on Victoria Street for this noodle soup and have to line up for a long time to be seated with strangers on the same small tables in a very hot and crowded space. But now I don't have to! The chef (owner) here worked at Hoang Yen before she opened this place less than a year ago! You can tell is a family business. Service was very friendly and pleasant from a young fella and the owner herself. It was busy, with just the two of them serving, they tried to get our water/tea filled often and take away the finished dishes. And what really impressed me was they asked if we want hot tea or ice water. Seriously, any Asian place that we went to never ask that but will always give you hot tea even on a boiling day. So this little gesture wins my . read more

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If Victoria Drive is a little too far of a ride to satisfy your Bun Rieu cravings there's a new gem in town in the Burnaby Edmonds area! The restaurant recently opened this year and is getting popular with a bit of a wait even in the late afternoon weekend lunch at 2pm. But you surely won't be disappointed once you take a big slurp (or a big careful slurp if you are wearing white) of your big hot bowl of Bun Rieu when it arrives. Very flavorful broth and super filling for a small size! Price was absolutely on point too at $11.95 for a small and you can combo it by adding spring rolls or salad roll for $2.75! Pretty good deal and I can't wait to come here more often during the winter! But when you do make a visit just be sure to give yourself ample of time as the service can be a bit slower and less attentive and with wait for a table as well. read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Finally, a restaurant that serves fantastic bun rieu cua without having to drive all the way to Vancouver and waiting in a long line up. Bun rieu cua (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) is a comfort food item I crave once in awhile. This version is almost as good as the one in Vancouver. Broth was aromatic and flavourful. I found the noodles to be bit on the softer side. There was a decent amount of toppings which included tofu, pork leg slices, ham, shrimp and tomato slices. My husband ordered their house special pho. The broth was on the oily side. There was a strong star anise flavour. It was not the best broth I have tried, but it was also not the worse. Also, there was not much beef toppings when compared to Surrey standards. Overall, it was an okay bowl of pho. We also ordered a number of other items. The deep fried chicken wings with jalapeño and garlic were tasty. The wings were fried well. Meat was still moist. There was a side of lemon and black pepper dipping sauce. The springs rolls were alright. I prefer spring rolls made with rice paper wrapper as first choice. These were made with wheat wrappers, but the filling was very good as well. It was full of pork, noodles and carrot slices. Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk tasted as expected. I look forward to come back to try their fish cake noodle soup and other items not found at most Vietnamese restaurants. Lastly, they only accept cash or debit for payment. read more

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If you're looking for some bomb-a$s noodle soup on a gloomy and cold day like today.. look no further. You must check out Bun Rieu Phuong Nam! We may have found our go-to spot for Bun Cha Ca and Bun Rieu. Honestly, it is L.E.G.I.T. Fiancé randomly stumbled upon them on IG on Friday, and we went that night with friends. It was quite busy when we got there and waited a long time, but it was worth it! I chose the Bun Cha Ca and Fiance's got the Bun Rieu. We also ordered the Spring Rolls. Our friends both ordered the Bun Rieu. And they were all delicious! Our friends, who have been to Vietnam, said it's the closest to Vietnam that they've tasted! Although because we were there closer to closing time, it seemed like there was less crab meat (vs in pictures we've seen). But nonetheless, it was still really good! It took awhile to get our food as the kitchen was backed up with takeout orders, so perhaps for next time, we will get takeout. But can't wait to eat here again! read more

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New favourite place for bun rieu! I used to really like the one at Hoang Yen but I find their broth too msg-y and I find that this one tastes a lot more cleaner. Portions are big and prices are a bit cheaper than other places. This place is also super popular and can get quite busy around peak times but they do have a waitlist so you can just put your name down first. I found the service here not the greatest, but that's pretty typical at Vietnamese restaurants. read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - #18 Bún Riêu Cua Phuong Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This place was jam packed with people and I can definitely see why they are packed. They have free parking in the back and along the street! It's such an easy accessible restaurant with the sky train station so close by! * #18 - Bun rieu cua Phuong nam (S-$11.95 / L-$12.95) ~ We got Small. It was delicious. It wasn't too oily but had incredible crab meat flavour. Chunks of crab meat and comes with tofu, Vietnamese pork ham, a pork leg and shrimp with tomatoes. The noodles were perfectly cooked and as my fries time having crab soup it was a successful taste test. * With the noodles you can add a combo (+$2.75) ~ I got the 2 shrimp salad rolls. The salad rolls were good. It had a huge piece of basil though so don't be surprised when your pallet explodes with the overwhelming taste of basil. * Also got 2X of the 2 shrimp spring rolls (+$2.75/2 rolls) with another combo ~ it was ok. It wasn't the authentic spring rolls made with rice paper. The filling was ok it tasted good and had good seasoning. But overall I'd prefer the salad rolls. * #25 - com ha cha trung nuong xa ($13.75) ~ this was also very good. The lemon grass chicken was outstanding (probably one of the best I've had in a while). It was super juicy and tender and the lemongrass flavour was very prominent. The rice wasn't hard but a good texture and the egg was made nicely. * Che bon mau ($4.95) ~ this was delicious. This is three kinds of beans with cream and it was not too sweet but ultra refreshing when having a hot bowl of soup. The beans were good and chewy and overall a delicious drink. * Che dau do ($4.95) ~ this was amazing 100% recommend this if you like red bean with coconut milk because it was refreshing, sweet and a good contrast with the salty foods. I really thought it was delicious and yummy. * Also got #11 Pho Tai Bo Vien (S-$9.95 / L -$10.95). * 8/10 ~ I liked this place their lemongrass chicken was good and the crab soup was very well done. The salad roll did have a bit too much basil is my only issue. * 10/10 ~ sooo cheap here. You can get so much food for so cheap. Total bill before tip: $60.26 * Swipe for menu * 7405 Edmonds street Burnaby. read more

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Delicious on the days when the right chef is on shift. It's definitely 5 stars one day and 3 or even 2 on another. The squid cake rice noodle is fragrant with dill, generous portions of authentic fried squid cake and boasts roasted veggies! read more

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Authentic Vietnamese food, one of the best pho, very friendly staff. Highly recommended!

This is a 3.5 star for me. If you're a huge fan of HoangYen noodles on Victoria Drive in Vancouver, but realistically live a tad far, this is your next best alternative! Rumor has it, PhuongNam in the Highgate neighborhood of Burnaby was started by HoangYen's ex-head chef. It seems like the best dish to get here is a crab cake soup (BunRieu) given the store's name, I also had the fish cake noodle soup & house special pho as well. To compare with HoangYen, the fish cake soup ALMOST hit the spot, there is just something missing that doesn't make it IT, perhaps more dill? Of the dishes we tried, there is really a huge difference in portion sizes, the large BunRieu & ChaGa was significantly inproportioned compared to the house special pho. In their defense, this place does serve some mad noodle soup dishes when compared to others in the neighborhood, I would still recommend it to those who don't live in the Vancouver core. Before coming here, the forewarn is - service here is extremely slow, if you got here hungry, you're guaranteed to start losing your temper when you witness the rate of tables being turned around. Highly advise coming here on a weekday if possible. Overall not bad. read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - House special pho (?) - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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On a cold rainy day, nothing beats a hot bowl of pho. My favourite is the crab soup noodle, which not all Vietnamese restaurant offers. I usually have to trek all the way to Vancouver east to have the delicious crab soup, but due to pandemic and the size of that restaurant, I hadn't gone for a while. So glad I found Bun Rieu Phuong Nam! It's close to my place, bright, clean and spacious. I ordered the crab soup pho and my husband ordered their beef and tendon pho. My crab soup pho is so flavourful, all that crab essence is DA BEST! Noodles is cooked to al dente, and the bowl has tomato, shrimps and ham in there. I love how they give you the proper condiment - yes, I'm picky about that. They provide basil, bean sprouts, lime and red chilli peppers. Many viet restaurants give you lemon and jalapeño instead, that's a big no no from me. My husband's pho is really good too, the beef soup flavour is a lot stronger than other viet restaurants. Price is very good as well. I look forward to trying different dishes there, hope it is just as good! read more

Bun Rieu Phuong Nam - Crab soup pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

How does this place only have 12 reviews??? The Bun Rieu (crab pho) here is sooooo good. For less than the price of a regular pho at many other places now, you can instead grab a bowl of fragrant broth packed with crab bits, tofu, ham, tomatoes and shrimp. I only did take out, but the staff were very friendly. Will definitely come back again. Minus one star just because my partner ordered their #24 chicken and pork lemongrass rice and said they found it shortly dry (but still tasty). read more

Came here for the hype. Long line/wait list to get a table. Server unorganized as no one knows how the wait list system works. Waited for nearly an hour and table was given to another person because they spoke Vietnamese to the owner. Pho was OK, but mediocre, there's a lot of better pho places in Vancouver. Would probably not come here again. read more

How is this place not buzzing all the time?! I stumbled upon this place during my visit in BC and I must say this is the best bang for your buck with pho! The broth was rich and the quantity was Wish I could visit again! read more

Incredibly delicious food prepared in record time! Ordered a large #8 with the spring roll combo and #24 with the salad roll combo. Everything was so fantastically flavourful, the portions were great and service was prompt and efficient! Highly recommend this restaurant, especially for their salad rolls! Will definitely be a return customer! read more