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    Cafe Phin and Pho

    3.9 (152 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Allison K.

    I'm here because of the great Yelp reviews. I ordered two smoothies to go mango passion fruit and Pineapple Guava. I can't wait!! We were greeted right away. Friendly service. Limited seating. Smells great in here!! Parking s*cks tho!!

    Rare Beef Pho
    Brenda K.

    Fast service, friendly servers but I didn't like the food. I ordered Rare Beef Pho and the soup itself was so salty. The moment I ate the noodle, it tasted so salty and not sure if that was msg I tasted. Beef slices and noodle were good though. I wanted to give 4 stars, but soup didn't taste good and felt like waste of my money. It was not impressive. Maybe I should've got something else.

    Rare beef pho. All of it tasted great!
    Guerric H.

    One of my favourite Vietnamese places so far, and definitely the best vegetarian spring rolls I've ever had. I actually like the vegetarian ones here better than the meat ones! They're big and just crunchy enough, packed with goodies and served with that great sauce. The beef pho is great here too, among the best I've had in town - the noodles and meat are very flavorful, the portion is hearty, the broth is delicious. Not bad at all for such an unassuming place. The staff are friendly and the food prep is lightning quick, or at least it was when I stopped by around lunch on a Saturday. This is one of my go-tos for Vietnamese food, and I hope they stick around for a while!

    Vegetarian pho
    Christina S.

    The broth here is excellent--I was craving vegetarian pho and my boyfriend got the beef trio. I thought my soup was very flavorful despite being vegetable based, and enjoyed the fried tofu. I tried a sip of my boyfriend's broth too and thought the beef brought a whole new depth of flavor and would've loved it, too, if I was in the mood for meat. I recommend throwing in some of their homemade (?) chili if you're craving some spice! While I really liked the broth, I was pretty disappointed by the amount of noodles. I couldn't tell if they were running low since we were there so late (9 PM), or what, but I'd say you could probably get like five good mouthfuls of noodles total (weird unit of measurement, but hopefully the point comes across??). All in all, this place is still worth checking out!

    Kieran C.

    Pretty good! Small little place on Denman, homely vibe to it. Young guy at the counter was welcoming and friendly, and it looks like he was running the shop and making the sandwiches. Sub was good but a bit over toasted. Fillings were not bad, but lots of pickled veg. Salad rolls were definitely fresh. Didn't have to wait too long to get the food. Parking is a pain though, as to be expected at that part of Denman. Overall it's good, I'll be back to try the soups as they get some great reviews.

    Stephy Y.

    On another take out run and ordered their five spice pork belly combo with 1 meat spring roll and a lemon grass chicken banh mi. My order was ready when I arrived and she asked what I ordered to verify it was me. Good control system! Too bad there wasn't any coffee on their online menu and it takes 10 mins when I asked if I could order one on the spot. I didn't want to wait 10 mins but next time when I'm not in such a rush I'll order one. The spring roll was one of the best I've had. I absolutely love their fish sauce. It went well with the noodle dish and it went well with my spring roll. The pork belly was very fragrant and tasted good. It was a bit on the dry side but that's ok. The one disappointment in this dish was that the description was papaya salad and it was just a regular salad with no dressing. Also tried the lemon grass chicken which was listed as their most popular and I like spicy so I got it with spicy mayo and jalapenos. They mean business when you ask for spicy! Again, not a 5 star dish just because the bread was too crunchy with absolutely no fluffiness to it. Overall the meal was tasty and certainly one dish is enough for one person.There is no need to have a combo and a sandwich.

    The vegetarian pho with lemongrass tofu
    Heali T.

    We stumbled in here after a long walk in English Bay not knowing what to expect. We were getting hangry [hungry to the point of anger], and impulsively walked in. Appearances were pretty average. We ordered the "most popular" lemongrass chicken bowl ($8.99) and the prawn salad rolls ($5.89). I had no real expectations when my food arrived. I took the first bite and BAM! flavour mania. The bowl was so well balanced that I couldn't help but get excited! The chicken looked like plain white meat strips, but was seasoned to perfection and had a great bite due to the crispy onion garnish. The carrot and cucumber salad had a mysterious minty flavour, a welcome twist on a classic. I was even impressed with the vermicelli- I find most Vietnamese spots don't toss it in oil so it clumps and sticks, but these noodles were perfect. Overall, a kick-ass lunch! Will be back pho sure ;)

    $6.49 Mango / Tofu salad rolls
    Darryl P.

    Ordered the $6.49 salad rolls for take out. I was given the option to have one roll avocado and the other tofu lemongrass. It was late Sat afternoon and 2 people were eating at the restaurant. Food arrived around 5 minutes later in a take out plastic bag. A plastic clamshell container kept the rolls protected. Basic napkins, a mango candy, and larger single size container of peanut sauce was included. The rolls were uncut and above average size. Lettuce was the dominant ingredient and at times overpowering. Large cuts of cucumber lacked polish. The tofu lemongrass roll provided more flavour than the avocado roll because of the smoky marinade and saltiness. Peanut sauce consisted of sweet and slightly acidic flavors. Below average in taste and lacking peanut flavour and balance. Overall you get above average sized portions with lackluster flavours. Peanut sauce formulation was bland and could use more savory peanut flavors. Rice noodles were not included in the roll. Would recommend 3 out of 5 stars Unofficial Ingredients rice wrapper paper, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, seasoned tofu, avocado, peanut sauce. Rolls 330g

    Kelvin L.

    New noodle place by the corner in the spot of what used to be the House of Empanadas. Sad it's gone! But I also like noodles so I thought I'll still support something local. They currently have a 10 dollar special until dec 15 for a banh mi, rolls, pho and something else but that's way too much food. I ordered the house special seafood spring rolls and special pho. The spring rolls were delicious!!! They came super fast unlike other places since they are in a warm box but were perfectly crispy. Came w a very small side radish salad. Eventhough it was seafood it could've passed for meat. The pho was decent. Best part was the broth it just exploded w flavour. I don't know if my buds are going crazy because of flavour or perhaps salt. The noodles weren't typical pho noodles and the meat was nothing to write home about. Fairly good proportion wise but not portion-wise ordered a large and it felt like a medium but it definitely fills you up! In any case I would definitely come for a visit but I'll still frequent the other viet place down the street as well. Broth!

    Ron T.

    Vegetarians, you have options here! Their tofu and lemongrass pho is heavenly. If you crave for a good bowl of wholesome pho, this is it. There's lots of greens, carrots and tofu in yummy broth. Love it!

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    Really delicious food, curry soup was amazing! Authentic, cheap, and superb service, high quality food in a modest space.

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    this is my favorite veitnam restaurant;) especially the vermiselli is goood and the beef soup is good as well

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    Our neighborhood join! Banh Mi's are delicious and so is the pho.

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    Very friendly, great value, relaxed environment. I'm glad to have this restaurant on Denman.

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    MUST TRY pork and prawn wonton soup, with house special lemon grass chilli paste. Can't recommend this enough!

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    Restaurant located in/near Vancouver downtown. We walked down here during vacation stay in…read moreVancouver. Didn't see any parking besides street parking. A stylish and clean restaurant. They also have a bar area. Kind of an Asian French fusion menu. Food dishes were good and creative, but it didn't really appeal to me. I appreciated the good service and chill atmosphere, but not sure if I would come back. I would say that their house made spicy was really good. A mix of sweet, sour, and spicy. Had a brightness to it yet also very, very spicy. Tastes great on many of the dishes, especially if you wanted a nice "kick" to the food. I believe you can order a jar to take home if you wish.

    I went to the old Linh Cafe location (on West 4th) year ago, but this was my first visit to this…read morenew location. The space is much nicer, with high ceilings and lots of light - great looking bistro. I ended up trying the following: - Mussels: Very good. Classic dish, but I really like the use of cream in the broth. - Bánh Mì Cay Hải Phòng (Spicy Baguette Sticks): Good. A nice little snack, although it would be easy to recreate at home. - Lamb Chops: Very good. Cooked just right, and the pepper sauce added extra flavour. - Fried Frog Legs: Very good. This was probably the surprise dish for me. They weren't just the legs, but the entire bottom of the frog, so the pieces were huge. The garlic, butter and chili flakes gave it a extra punch. I really enjoyed this one. - Pho Bo: Good. Not the best pho I've had, but it's good enough to stand on it's own. Service was quite good. Very cheerful and quite attentive. Overall a nice meal. It's a great space, the food is solid, and service to match. What I really like is having the variety of both French and Vietnamese dishes, without either of them suffering in quality. Only downside is that is it expensive for what you get.

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    Pho 37

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    HIDDEN GEM! Well it's true what they say. The best pho restaurants usually have a number in the…read morename. And I can say this is true across America and Canada. Cali girl here *wave* I tried a bunch of different places but couldn't really say any was a favorite. I finally asked my nail tech what her favorite place was and she recommended Pho 37 and she was not wrong. Then I remembered that my nail tech will never leave me astray. I only had to try their pho once to know, THIS IS IT. Then I had to get their Bun Bo Hue, just tomake sure. The triple crown will be their Banh Mi, which I'm excited to try next but so far 5 stars all the way. Best Pho broth and the best Bun Bo Hue that I've found so far in the downtown Vancouver area. I'm sure as you fan outside of the city limits that there are just as good options but I've finally found my go to spot close to work and home after 3 months of living here. A plus plus is the huge portions but I also have to commend the meat to noodle ratio is just perfect. This is a cute little spot on Robson. Don't sleep on this one, ladies and gents. Dine in or dining out, don't forget to ask for the chilli garlic oil and garlic vinegar on the side. These condiments will level up any dish!

    I stopped in around 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday, and nearly every table was full. Even with the crowd, I…read morewas seated right away. The only small issue was that it took a little while before someone came to take my order, and I eventually had to wave someone over. It wasn't a big deal, though, especially considering how busy they were. The portions here are huge, especially for the price. The broth was a little sweeter than I personally prefer, but it was very clean, clear, and flavorful. This is what I look for in a good bowl of pho. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had a nice soft texture. I ordered a combination bowl. My only suggestion would be a bit more of tripe and tendon. The tripe was a little sparse, and I honestly didn't realize I had tendon until I was almost finished with the bowl. But I like those, and not a lot of people do. Despite the restaurant being packed, the staff was stayed attentive, kept food coming out quickly, and did a great job taking care of everyone. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming. There was a nice mix of people. Some quietly watching videos on their phones, others catching up over conversation. It felt like the kind of neighborhood spot that attracts everyone. Overall, this is a convenient, affordable place with good pho and generous portions. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely come back. .

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    Absolutely delicious food; fast, friendly service, can't fault it! We discovered Pho Goodness at…read more1150 Davie Street yesterday and are we glad we did! Went in for lunch with my granddaughter, both of us fans of Vietnamese food. Ordered Green Papaya Salad ($12), Lemongrass Chicken on Vermicelli with one spring roll ($17), one lime soda ($6.50) and one pop ($3). Food arrived within minutes of ordering. Portions were very generous. The salad was perfect with everything very fresh, as it should be but often isn't in some places. Plump prawns and the scent and taste of basil was prominent. Delicious! The lemongrass chicken (we ordered extra chicken) with a spring roll was also very generous. We did not finish it between the two of us. Again, all was fresh, tasty and hot. This is one of our standard orders and Pho Goodness did not disappoint. Granddaughter declared it better than at our regular favourite, and Pho Goodness is around the corner from her home and not a bus ride out to Kingsway! Service was friendly and responsive. We asked that the volume be turned off on the massive TV over our heads (which nobody was watching) (it was), requested a glass for the pop and immediately received a tumbler full of ice. Lovely. We have found a new favourite on Davie Street, a true foodie heaven with a collection of independent restaurants of many ethnicities available. We will return to Pho Goodness when the urge for Vietnamese food strikes again.

    Stopped by for lunch and had a good experience overall. The pho was flavorful and came out super…read morefast, which was perfect for a lunch break. It was a little saltier than usual that day, but still tasty. Service was great and very efficient. Would definitely come back again!

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    Great location, right on a central part of Davie, this is a pretty typical pho joint. They have a…read moresizeable vegetarian section of the menu, including a vegetarian (vegan) noodle soup with veggies and tofu. My wife and I stopped in for dinner one evening and each ordered the aforementioned noodle soup--she got a small ($11.75 plus tax) and I got a regular ($12.75 plus tax). We also got an order of salad rolls ($7.50 plus tax), which comes with 2 rolls. The rolls came quite late. They were pretty standard, coming with fried tofu, vermicelli, and lettuce. The peanut dipping sauce was on the liquidy, salty soy sauce side of things -- I wish it were creamier and less salty. 3/5 The soups were decent. The broth was peppery, with some nice, gentle spices detectable in there. I asked for a side of chili oil, which helped amplify the broth. You get a generous portion of noodles, fried tofu, and vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, carrot). Unfortunately the veggies were quite overcooked -- the broccoli was almost soggy, so were the carrots and bok choy. 3/5 All in all, middle-of-the-road veggie pho. The broth is pleasant. The veggies were overcooked, but plentiful and nicely chosen. Decent place for veggie pho.

    Sorry but the waitress here had a serious attitude problem. Most 99% of the people in Canada are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful. This girl was like we were working there. We ended up walking out. If you want attitude eat here.

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