We were looking for a quick and hearty warm meal on a cold winter day and this spot fit the…read moredescription! There weren't many people when we arrived around 6pm but it filled up quickly afterwards. The lively atmosphere was a good sign for us. The service was average but nice, as we only got our water/tea filled up once and we didn't see the servers much. We ordered the Pho Dac Biet (large for $15) and the Bot Loc La Chuoi ($12) or the Tapioca Dumplings wrapped in banana leaf to share. The pho broth had a nice depth and there were a decent portion of various beef like flank, tendon and beef balls. We loved the tapioca dumplings because of how chewy and perfectly savoury they were, especially paired with the yummy umami fish sauce. Also, we found it to be such a good deal for dinner and it filled us up!

I stopped by their New Year's eve. I didn't know they would close earlier that evening but…read morepleasantly they accepted my order half hour before their closing. There were another customers for dine in after me. Same service. That's good. To go Cao Lau were well prepared and huge. Their special noodle will stick immediately. So better to hurry up to eat. The veg looked 2 cups at least. Generous portion.

Well considering that CHÉN's hasn't even been open for a year yet screams volumes as their always…read moreseems to be a line up inside or out the door. Going on a not busy day at a not busy time seems hard to find. Even going on a random Thursday right as they opened had the restaurant packed with very few tables available. That being said, the space is pretty nice if you go in a group of 4-6 people. If you have read any of the other reviews for CHÉN, then you'd know that they're serving Northern Vietnamese food. You'll see and eat things that are familiar and items that are just now getting popular with the new trend of not just pho. We ordered: Salted Coffee $7.75 Pho Tai, Nam , Bo Vien $16.95 - rare beef, well done brisket and beef balls Bun Cha - Nem $21.75 - Hanoi style Vermicelli Noodles with Grilled Pork & Crispy Crab Parcel The pho broth was clean and not too salty. The noodles are a bit thicker then other places but a warm bowl of hearty meat and noodles is hard to beat. The Bun Cha platter comes with a mix of lettuces and herbs. The grilled pork and pork meatballs are swimming in this warm sweet and tangy fish sauce like soup. If you generally like the fish sauce dip, (Nước chấm) you'll love this combination. The crispy crab parcel is surprisingly light and not greasy. The price for this platter is a bit more expensive then if you just got a bowl of vermicelli. But the presentation and fact that this isn't that common of a dish comes into play. Its also good to share. The salted coffee is strong and creamy! Not like they used instant coffee. Which some places I've been too have tasted like. The interior feels almost like walking into someone's house. The walls are beautifully painted with scenes from Vietnam's side streets. Tables are close together and sometimes you just have to share a long table with others if you want to get seated. Expect a little bit more of a wait time if you plan on going. I know many other reviews had mentioned that the service is slow. But there are somethings you just can't rush. Especially during a peak time.

Our party of 4 really enjoyed our food and time at this establishment. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue…read morespecial and it was good. My friend ordered a rice and the pork had such a great char grill flavour. Please remember that this has more of a northern Vietnam flavour, and most of the restaurants I've been to in the past are southern Vietnam. The service was a bit on the slow side, but we didn't mind it as we were not in a rush, but can see it being difficult if you only have an hour lunch. That being said, the staff were extremely kind and accommodating, so you can always ask. They also have a sign thanking for your patience. The portions are big so worth the price. Even their washrooms were clean, neat and tidy. We would definitely be back when we're in town. There are so many dishes I'd like to try next!

Tried Tuan & Thuy Kitchen for a weekend dinner. They're a few doors down from Pho Duy. Massive menu…read morealong with a separate dessert menu. Several daily specials (10% off Tuesday, $0.75 Thursday chicken wings and $12.00 beef/chicken pho on Wednesday/Friday). Make sure to try their pickled garlic and jalapeño concoction. Cash or debit only. - Banh mi que pate HP ($5.50) - tasty - Banh boa xa xiu ($5.25) - similar to a Chinese bun but with egg, vermicelli and black fungus - Banh da cua ($21.50) - broth was decent. Pork betel leaf was a touch dry, fish cakes were good - Bun ca hoi ($17.95) - broth was light, could have used more dill. Fried salmon slightly overcooked - Xoi xeo ga ($15.95) - chicken was beyond dry. Sticky rice had a good texture but very bland. Skip it - Dua dam Hai Phong ($7.95) - Cafe cot dua dam ($7.95) - basically a Vietnamese coffee with jelly in dessert form

"Whaddya want for lunch?"..... He said, "There is a…read moreVietnamese restaurant i wanna go to....." So here we are.... Restaurant is geared towards family dinners and lunches. If you don't know what to get please speak to the server. The recommendations they make will make you happy. The owner was hands on making sure the guests were happy with the food. The salad, pho and bun cha that we had was excellent.

This is very delicious food. The pepper beef is tender and fully saturated the Vermicelli noodles…read more I thoroughly enjoyed this establishment. Albeit it's a little far from me in Richmond worth the trip. There's free underground parking

Great Vietnamese place in Richmond that is a bit more tucked away. The broth for their pho was…read moreflavourful but not heavy. The price point is on the higher side for Richmond but the place is clean, service is friendly, and free parking is available. Great spot for some unique Vietnamese dishes

We parked in front of the restaurant to pick up to-go orders from Cha Ca Hoàng Yến and noticed this…read moreplace next door, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, we were not impressed. The mì Quảng was oily and lacked authenticity, especially considering it's the restaurant's main dish. The bánh bèo batter was too thick, and the bún chả cá was bland. We also ordered fresh sugarcane juice with kumquat as listed on the menu, but they said kumquat wasn't available, and the sugarcane juice came in a bottle instead of freshly made. On a positive note, the restaurant is fairly new, so it's clean, and the restroom was well-maintained. However, based on our experience, we don't plan to return.

Very good service and we love their Lemon grass chicken #33 . Spring rolls are crispy and…read moredelicious. Best Vietnam restaurant in the Victoria area

This is the second time i visited this restaurant after recommended by a vietnamese friend. I was…read moreplanning to go to get their pork and mushroom steamed rice rolls but unfortunately they ran out. We ordered the tomato soup vermicelli with ground pork, crab cake patty and fish cakes. Soup was simple but very flavorful with generous amount of pork and fish cakes. Because steamed rice cakes were not available, we got the blood congee with pork innards instead. this was the first time i had vietnamese congee. It was different from chinese congee in their preparation process. But i enjoyed it and it was a pleasant surprise. The fried chinese donuts also added a touch to the congee too I also liked the salted coffee, the salt flavor stood out very well, but i would ask for half sweet next time.

I ordered the tapioca steamed dumplings. It can with the yummy fish sauce dip…read more Polite staff. Mom and pop style restaurant. Always a solid bowl of pho

Visiting canada and tried this place bc it opens till late.. the pho soup tasted very bland. Also,…read moreit is an open kitchen. Which means, customer can see what the kitchen people r doing. This asian guy was on his phone, then without glove he touched everything. He touched raw meat then sprouts, dry noodle, then back on his phone... lady in the back did have black glove but she was washin dishes, touchin dirty dishes then she would do prepare food with a same glove.... Im surprised i am not sick.. i know its restaurant so it will not be like home or how we wanted but at least wear a new glove when you are preparing food... i dont think you would like it if someone did that to you..

My friend took me here and we each order the House Special. This is my favourite pho in town. I do…read morenot prefer beef as my protein but have learned to enjoy the odd beef broth here and there. This is one that does not taste beefy and in fact, when I brought another friend here recently, she commented how 'clean' and tasty the soup is. She was surprised I am drinking the soup as she has known me to not like the smell of beef. It is a healthy size. If you are new to pho, you can ask for no tripe, etc...they will keep it abay for you.

A little cute family run restaurant in the West End offering delightful northern Vietnamese…read morecuisine. Seats about 20 people with cute modern/kitschy décor. Family photos are hung on the wall (grandma and grandpa are in the biggest framed photo on the wall). Ông Bà means grandma and grandpa so this restaurant is dedicated to them. In speaking to the grandson, they don't use MSG and many of the recipes are from grandma. Very regional and home-style taste which helps to differentiate them from many of the other Vietnamese Restaurants. They offer 4 varieties of chili on the table, but the chili oil was the best with hints of lemongrass and a zippy bite. I bought a bottle to take home for $10.00 as it was grandma's home recipe. My friend and I tried chicken pho (clean broth with a nice balance or sweet and salty), tofu salad roll, mini pillow cake, fish sauce glazed chicken wings (so good!) and traditional ham banh mi (the bread was so crispy and light). We liked it all and looking forward to coming back to try other items on the menu and also seek what was grandma's favourite.

Delicious food, friendly staff, and sweet ambiance at Ong Ba!…read more My hubs had the delicious fried fish in tomato sauce with rice. It is the owner's grandfather's favorite dish as we later found out. I enjoyed my lemongrass chicken bowl with rice. The spring rolls were crispy and delish! They must have a super sharp knife back there because they came out cut on the bias. Wow! Love the location on Denman in the West End. We will visit again next time we're back in Vancouver.