Great food - delicious and authentic Vietnamese food New…read morerestaurant but so delicious Worth to try

this space brings back a little nostalgia. it used to be one of our go to spots for dim sum when…read moreit was south ocean. today, it's home to pho anh vu, an ontario based vietnamese chain that has made its way to richmond on garden city road. the dining room is spacious, bright, and inviting, with plenty of tables for both small and larger groups. two cherry blossom trees wrapped in warm lights immediately caught my eye, while tropical murals and woven basket pendant lights add warmth and character to the space. it feels modern, comfortable, and much brighter than i remember. i ordered the bun thit nuong cha gio, a generous bowl of vermicelli topped with smoky grilled pork, a crispy spring roll, fresh herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and a side of fish sauce to pour over everything. the grilled pork had a beautiful caramelized char, while the spring roll added a satisfying crunch and extra layer of texture. my partner ordered the com ga nuong, featuring two pieces of grilled chicken over broken rice with a light salad and a side of house fish sauce. the chicken was juicy with nicely charred grill marks, and the broken rice did a great job soaking up all the savoury flavours. don't skip the pickled garlic on the table. it adds a bright, tangy kick that cuts through the richness of the grilled meats and gives each bite a little extra pop. both dishes were generous, filling, and packed with flavour. if i had one observation, it would be that the seasoning leaned a little on the salty side, and i found myself reaching for my water more than once. the menu is more focused than many vietnamese restaurants. if you're hoping for favourites like banh mi, banh xeo, or banh khot, you'll need to look elsewhere. the drink selection is fairly limited as well, so the emphasis here is clearly on pho, vermicelli bowls, broken rice, and a handful of classic vietnamese comfort dishes. a couple of things worth knowing before you go: the restaurant accepts cash or debit only, so leave the credit card in your wallet. if you're visiting after 6:00 pm, complimentary parking is available, just remember to register your licence plate at the tablet near the entrance before you sit down. overall, pho anh vu serves satisfying vietnamese comfort food in a beautifully refreshed space. while i still have fond memories of south ocean, it's nice to see this location begin a new chapter. if you're craving grilled meats, vermicelli bowls, broken rice, or a comforting bowl of pho, it's worth adding to your list.

Been here many times with my friends and I always Order the Pho soup and they taste really good and…read morealso I order the Chicken and Pork combo plate

We were in the area for a family trip recently. After a long cold day of enjoying the natural…read morebeauty of the area, my kids were in the mood for some pho. We found this place on Yelp. It wasn't too close to our hotel, but it seemed like it would be worth the drive... and it was. There was a short line before we could be seated, but we used the time to decide what we wanted to order. After we were seated, we immediately placed our orders. After a few minutes, our orders came out. There was a mix up on our order, but the kitchen was able to correct that quickly. The pho soup was hot, which hit the spot when coming in from the cold. Everything we ordered was great! Let's just say that my kids wanted to come back the following evening, which is saying a lot!

Ordered take out banh mi for work and got the grilled pork; while the taste was okay, it was a bit…read moreheavy on the spread and pricey for the amount of food received.

We in Vancouver are blessed with so many amazing Vietnamese places, but this place, I guess I…read morehaven't tried it because it's all the way down here in Richmond, but man it's one of the best I've had, right up there with Do Chay. Excellent service, interior decor, but most of all, unique and awesome food. Some unique items include soft shell crab banh mi and salt and pepper squid - which was really good. Highlights: - mini crepes. They are done using this special pan made of 7 mini cupcake sized holes, it is so Insta worthy. They taste amazing too. Crunchy, excellent flavour, goes super well with fish sauce. - cha gio. Not too crunchy, just right. Excellent texture. - bun rieu. I love this crab meat tomato soup and they do a really good job of it. A big chunk of crab on top. - the pho was really good and the presentation second to none. - salads. They are all good, except the one with beef jerky was weird and too spicy. Overall this place is the bomb. Taste, looks, service - they got it all.

This place is great. The decor inside is warm. Service is fast. The food taste great we had the…read moreshaking beef with rice and soup. And the pho tai and all the pho dishes can be upgraded to a combo which includes a drink & appetizer for an additional $6

I'll start with the bad. They have a RAT PROBLEM around the perimeter of the building as well as…read moreINSIDE about 4 feet away from where I was sitting. Outside by their big garbage bin, there were a few rats hanging around look for food. Food was decent. Plenty of parking. It's a matter before the rats force them to shut down once the city finds out. My guess is this has been an ongoing issue. Hopefully they address it. I would not come back until the city does a thorough inspection and remediation.

After work I was looking for a place to have dinner in Richmond. Felt like eating something hot…read morewith soup. Someone suggested a few places and I picked this restaurant. It is a small Vietnamese restaurant, sitting low profile in the neighbourhood of Capstan. There are plenty parking lots outside. I ordered the fish cake noodle soup which is chef recommended. It took a while to cook. The fish cakes were unlike those in other Vietnamese restaurant, they are soft. The soup tasted soothing and without too much flavours. It is good as an everyday noodle soup. The owner is very nice and welcoming. I will be back again.

Don't go for Vietnamese in Richmond often but decided to try out Pho Han Restaurant. It's in the…read moresame plaza as Manzo Itamae Japanese, Van. Tea Cafe and Prata-Man Singapore Cuisine. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (3:30pm). The inside is tiny (3 tables, 6 high stool seats). Service was no frills, tea cups came out lukewarm. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil and lemon wedges. Basil was limp. - Tan's special spicy pho ($16.99) - generous portion of meat. Best was the brisket, rare sliced sirloin and pork hock. Broth was decent, heat subtle. Puzzled by the raw red onions. - Han's countryside crab noodle soup ($16.00) - bun rieu broth was weak, lacking depth and substance. Plenty of Vietnamese ham. Okay fare but a step below any of the Vietnamese spots along Victoria Drive.

Not your normal pho restaurant! Plenty more options and one of the best Vietnamese iced coffees I…read morehave ever had!

This place gets busy and fast. We had to sit on the patio for Sunday lunchtime but their service…read morewas still ok. The pho is pretty standard and portions are good. There are many food options in this plaza, but this is the only Vietnamese spot here.

Second time eating here was a good experience. The pho was well seasoned and the Bahn mi had…read moreamazing bread.

I heard some friends talked about this restaurant so I gave it a try. Very convenient location…read more Spacious. The pho has a satisfying portion. Many beef. However the broth was just mediocre. I would like the chef to make the flavour stronger with more ingredients and time of cooking.

I also tried the dry-stir-fried rice noodles, raw beef, and sour fish soup--they were all…read moredelicious! This place really has not only a long, never-ending line of customers waiting for a table, but also a steady stream of takeout orders. It's an old establishment that's been around for many years; even though it's in a remote location with limited parking, its popularity remains undiminished--which speaks volumes about its quality.

Street parking only. Located in Chinatown. Came in for a late lunch on a Sunday. It was a packed…read morerestaurant. We waited for 30-40 minutes for a table of 5. This is a noisy restaurant with customers talking over each other. This is a typical Asian restaurant so we were okay with the noise. Ordered shrimp papaya salad, beef carpaccio, fried garlic chicken wings, ton yum soup, fried squid, and fried rice to share. Portions were humongous. Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. Food came out piping hot so it is cook to order. We had to pack food to go. Will definitely come back again if I am visiting Vancouver.