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    Hai Chi Em Modern Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef Noodle Soup (Pho)
    Celine L.

    I've heard good things about this spot and went to visit their newly re-opened space! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is sleek and modern with some nice touches of greenery and plants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a weekend evening and luckily we got seated right away, and the staff was helpful and friendly. We ordered the Grill & Chill Platter, Beef Noodle Soup, Bun Rieu Cua Tom, and Dry Mix Noodles with Grilled Lemongrass Pork. We really enjoyed the Grill & Chill platter! It was a recommendation from the staff and it came with pork skewers, betel beef wraps, spring rolls, and it had vermicelli and herbs/dipping sauce on the side. The meat had really delicious grilled flavours, and I particularly enjoyed the betel beef wraps. We liked that the spring roll has taro in it and it was perfectly crispy. The noodle soups satisfied our cravings and were both tasty. We enjoyed the Beef Noodle Soup more as we felt that the broth had more depth. Other places have better Bun Rieu though. The Dry Mix Noodles were quite good too! Really nice, chewy, and savoury noodles. Overall, pretty tasty! This is a modernized Vietnamese restaurant so we did find the prices to be on the higher end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a great spot for potentially special occasions or if you're feeling in the mood for something more elevated though![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    beef noodle soup with bean sprouts and thai basil
    Nat L.

    hai chi em may be one of my favourite vietnamese restaurants in vancouver. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the servers are genuinely friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere feels warm and lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the menu is modern, with some interesting and unexpected dishes and ingredients that go beyond the usual classics. the pho was solid and comforting, with rare beef, brisket, beef balls, bean sprouts, lime, and thai basil, a well balanced broth that hits all the right notes. they did forget to bring out the bean sprouts, lime, and basil at first, but this was immediately rectified once we flagged a server down. i would personally prefer if the bean sprouts were blanched. but overall, the pho was satisfying. the real standouts were the crispy garlic butter wings and the banh khot. the wings were addictive, with a golden, crunchy coating and a generous topping of crispy garlic that added an incredible aroma and flavour. the banh khot was beautifully done, small, crisp rice flour pancakes made rich with coconut milk and topped with tender shrimp. each bite offered a mix of textures: crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside, and full of the fresh, fragrant taste of herbs. when wrapped in lettuce with herbs and dipped into the nam pla, it became the perfect combination of savoury, sweet, and tangy flavours. they now have a liquor license, and the beers are nice and cold. the avocado shake is thick and creamy, and they will also accommodate for lactose intolerance. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is great for groups, as it can easily accommodate large parties and allowing you try more of the menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]it fills up fast and can get pretty loud, but that energy adds to the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] street parking is available, and they accept credit cards. a go to spot for good food, great service, and a fun, lively meal.

    Rare beef noodle soup
    Jeffrey L.

    Came in to try it based on other reviews. The soup was good but the menu was super limited on soup. I wish there were variations that weren't $25

    Lemongrass Pork on Rice
    Marilyn V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]3 months young, this restaurant is packed and busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is clean and modern, a bit dark.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Servers are quick and efficient. Food menu encompasses not only pho noodle soup but more elevated Vietnamese dishes. * Crispy Chicken Wings in Fish Sauce: well marinated wings, love the fish sauce flavour * Crispy Lemongrass Salt & Pepper Prawn: fried shrimp with its shell is so good * Pomelo Shrimps & Pork Salad: big chunks of pomelo gives this salad a refreshing citrus flavour. I like the fish cracker goes well with the salad * Shaking Beef with Rice: beef pieces are tender and very tasty * Lemongrass Pork on Rice: tender pork slices with BBQ aroma. I just think the pork slices are very thin Overall yummy food, will be back.

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    Jasmine L.

    First time trying short rib in pho and it was delectable. The vermicelli was some of the best I had in the city especially since the pork was grilled so well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was on par and seating was comfy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Mien cua tay cam ($28.00)
    Bee E.

    First visit to Hai Chi Em's new digs since re-locating from Fraser Street. Service was okay but wish they'd give a teapot for the table. Mains are $17.00-$28.00. Shared a bun bo hue ($19.00), hu tieu bo kho ($19.00) and mien cua tay cam ($28.00). Both noodle bowls came out piping hot. BBH had good depth, tasty meats. Beef stew was half the size, doesn't come with the usual hunks of carrots. Glass noodles with crab was a tiny portion.

    Paula C.

    Heard there was this new Vietnamese restaurant out in Vancouver Kingsway and decided to give it a try as I'm always up for some good vietnamese eats. The restaurant is more on the fusion side with a mix of non-traditional dishes and your pho, vermecilli and rice dishes. Our table tried the Spicy Beef noodle soup, crab fried rice, and fried chicken wings. Everything was good but I felt it lacked a bit of the traditional flavours and punch that you get from the less fancy, traditional mom and pop vietnamese restaurants. Pho was alright in flavour and had a good amount of protein. The crab fried rice could use a bit more flavour but I was surprised how much crab meat there was in rice! And the fried chicken wings was a fun dish but I didnt really enjoy the batter texture - there was something different about it that didn't really work but I really liked the dip it came with. The staff were nice and was very on it for their dish clearing and cleaning of tables even when it wasn't busy and no one was waiting. A few times they took away our side plates while we were still eating our meals. And it was a bit odd they started to spray the tables to clean before we left. Maybe a little more training will help in that area. A great restaurant to try out, but I can't say it's one that will linger in mind to keep me going cause there wasn't one key dish that made me keep wanting more unfortunately.

    Lychee mojito
    Halei J.

    This is my favorite Pho place, I think it has the best Pho in the city. The broth is clear and hearty and the cuts of beef are quality cuts and they don't skimp on them either. I tried their first location on Fraser St and just ordered takeout from their new location on Kingsway. The new location is bigger but pretty much has the same layout. The girl who took my order was nice and friendly. I've also tried their salad rolls, pomelo salad, the chicken wings and the fried squid, they were all good. There is street parking out front but you'll have to read the signs, I'm sure at certain times you won't be able to park there (bus lane 3-6). Anyways whenever I'm craving Pho this is my place........

    Pomelo salad
    Jeffrey W.

    Went for dinner with friends on a family day. Parking was a bit hard to find, street parking down the block. We had a table of 6 plus one toddler. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were able to accommodate with a high chair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant was fully seated, good idea to make reservation. We ordered a bunch of sharing plates. Some of my favourite dishes are the fish sauce chicken wings, the crab fried rice, and the pomelo salad. I would probably not skip the spring roll next time. All very reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music being played always a bit loud so everyone in the restaurant was yelling over the music to converse.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although the food and beverages took some time to come out the service was not bad. They would come by periodically to check up on us. 10/10 would come again

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    Jonny M.

    Decided to try out Hai Chi Em Modern Vietnamese Restaurant. They took over from a previous Vietnamese spot, Gia Minh Restaurant. We dropped in on a Thursday evening (7:30pm). Service was efficient and our teas refilled multiple times. They have the music bumping like you're in a club. Doesn't gel with the vibe. 29 items on the menu consisting of noodle soup & stir fry, appetizers, rice and salads. Tuesday's are 15% off all day. - Herbs - basil, bean sprouts, cabbage and lemon wedges. - Pho hai chi em (#1) ($17.00) - broth was clean but light. Beef slices were slightly overcooked. - Bun bo hue (#2) ($19.00) - best dish of the evening. BBH had good flavour and a nice variety of meats. Not the best in town but good enough. - Lemongrass chicken & spring roll vermicelli bowl (#10) ($18.00) - chicken was tender but lacked flavour. Did not detect much lemongrass. - Seafood pineapple fried rice (#23) ($25.00) - decent amount of shrimp and squid but again, no flavour. Rice was nicely fried and I detected some galangal & lemongrass notes. - Stir fry glass noodles with crab meat (#18) ($24.50) - couple chunks of crab but the meat was bland. For the price point, I expect bold flavours. Decent but HCE's dishes are overpriced.

    Pomelo salad, lemongrass wings and fried squid
    Tasha C.

    Tried this newish Vietnamese spot today while catching up with a girlfriend and really enjoyed it! I'm usually not big on more modern or upscale Vietnamese (not a fan of the Bib Gourmand spot on Main or District Eleven lol) but Hai Chi Em's dishes are well executed, generously portioned, and full of flavour. Between us, we shared the lemongrass salt and pepper wings, pomelo and pork belly salad, fried squid in fish sauce (MP) and the crab fried rice. The salad was so refreshing and well balanced - there were big chunks of pomelo and salty pork belly lightly dressed in a fish sauce vinaigrette. Some prawns and crispy prawn crackers added textural contrast to make a great starter. The wings were big and meaty and just smothered in garlicky crumb. A little dip in the lemon juice with S&P and we had the perfect bite. Our server recommended the fried squid over the crispy mushrooms and it was delicious! The squid itself was nicely battered and tossed in fish sauce, but what really set it apart was the dipping sauce. It was tangy, herbaceous and savoury - everything you'd want in a condiment. I ended up drizzling it over all the other food because it was so tasty. The server mentioned they may sell this in the future and I'd definitely scoop up a bottle or two. Lastly, we had the crab fried rice as per her recommendation and it was well done. Big chunks of crab meat, tobiko and crispy garlic were generously integrated into the rice. Perfect for a filler item. Despite being the only waitstaff, the owner (I believe) did a great job at checking up on us and attending to all the tables during the lunch rush. I'll definitely be back and I'd recommend Hai Chi Em to anyone looking for a nicer Vietnamese option that also delivers on taste.

    Beef stew
    Patricia F.

    Yum! We have been looking for a close by Vietnamese place for awhile and most places are average and the usual. Our friends recommended this place and absolutely love it. The service is good and prices are a bit on the higher side but quality is there. I hope their portions and quality don't ever depreciate like many restaurants have done. We had the beef stew with rice noodles - packed with a ton of flavour, thick and heart warming. A little hear but not too much. Generous chunks of tender beef and carrots. You must try the crab fried rice. Very generous with REAL crab meat. There's some crunchy bits that I'm not sure what it is but just added a nice texture to the rice. Also tried the lemongrass chicken wings and so good. Full of flavour and crispy crunch! My only qualm is the music was really loud and felt like club music. While I appreciate some good background music, this was overpowering and could be turned down a slight notch. Definitely not a deal breaker. This might be a new fave!!

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    Edward L.

    Decent but pricey Vietnames place near Fraser and 47. Parking is available on the side streets. The inside is modern but a bit bare. Long mirror running along one side. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beef noodle soup - nice light broth. Served with lots of cilantro and green onions and chives and onions. Meat quality was decent. Deep fried squid in fish sauce, - batter was definitely more "hard" than the dim sum counterpart. The squid pieces basically fell out of the batter "mold" when I bit into the thing. Nice golden orange colour. As mentioned before, pricing is definitely on the higher end. Thank goodness there was a happy hour discount when my buddy and I went, which shaved off a few bucks.

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