Great spot for a fast and flavourful lunch. A touch expensive, but the friendly staff and decent portions make up for it. Lots of space in the restaurant and table top sauces are always a bonus. read more

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Love going to this place and have for years. Whenever i come to Vancouver I try my best to make it by there either on my way into Vancouver or out. I've been with many folks who have tried different menu items and all raved about the quality and taste. I am simply pho guy and always start with my A2 roll and then the all in pho with all meat options. Always a hit!! Staff is always friendly and the place is always clean. Highly recommend this place read more

Came here for pho and got the #2. It was okay -- flavor was kinda mediocre and the portion felt small for the price. Nothing bad, just not super memorable. Service was nice though and the place was clean and quick. Decent spot if you're in the area and craving pho! read more

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Service was not great. The staffers seemed to have issues with seating a party of 5. They didn't have enough teacups, and missed giving us the beansprouts/mint for our pho. They also didn't give us enough utensils and we had to ask multiple times for utensils as the server kept forgetting. Food took quite a while to come out, over 30 minutes waiting, multiple tables waited for their food. Overall the food was okay. The beef was pretty tough but the portion size was good. Not the best pho food I have had, and the service really dragged down the evening experience. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This place used to be good but I went yesterday and the portion was extremely small for $18. I probably only got 5 spoons of noodles. Never going again. read more

When I visit the west coast I always engage in Pho. This trip to Richmond BC was no different. Want to find a quality spot with Seafood Pho and spring rolls. Lotus fit the bill perfectly. Quality fresh ingredients, in a nice little spot not far from my hotel. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. No pushy. Will come here again and suggest you give it a try if you stay in the area! read more

Haven't been here in years! Spring rolls are nice and crispy! The #4 pho is the perfect kind of broth for my sister and the noodle and beef/ beef ball texture is just right. Their S12 pork Bahn Mi is also really good. So good we ordered 2. Nice patio seating for lunch! read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - #4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Haven't been back for a while, way before I was on Yelp; I used to come here with my co-workers for quick lunches when they are relatively new and the parking at the mall where the restaurant is in was not that crazy. But as times goes, the mall and the restaurant both became very busy so we stopped coming as we all have limited time for lunch. Fast forward, the mall is still crazy with parking and the restaurant still busy! And it is still open till mid-night! With virtually no other Pho places in Richmond that open till late (only exception being Pho Hoa near Landsdowne Mall), its a great alternative of ordering Pizza or going to Church's...and Pho which is a bit healthier reduces the guilt level when you are having the munchies in the middle of the night! Both noodle soups we ordered are on target for what they are, not exceptional though, but very decent. House Special Pho $10.50 3/5 stars All the different beef cuts were tasty and very tender, the broth has the depth we all love from a good bowl of Pho, just a tad on the sweet side. Hot & Sour Seafood Pho $11.95 3/5 stars Very tangy and just the right amount of spice, good mix of "seafood" shrimps, squids, shrimp puree balls, fish cakes. The Pho rice noodles got over cooked and became too soft. Maybe its near the end of the day and near closing time? Its good to know that Lotus is still a go-to place for a decent bowl of Pho, and with their longer hours, I am sure this is a good place to come to when you have the "emergency munchies attack"! Final Score: 3 stars Verdict: Recommend!! read more

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My go-to for Pho and be prepared for it to blow your mind! Let's say, I get hungry throughout the afternoon and want a hot meal to keep me full, this is the PLACE! My boyfriend and I constantly rave about it and it is just the most addictive place if you want mind-blowing Pho! Let me tell you something honestly, I did not like Pho at all, until Lotus came into the photo! Always had a weird feeling about it and maybe my first experience with Pho was not too great, but this geared me to the opposite direction and I have it nearly twice a day! No, this is not a lie. Lunch and Dinner are reserved usually for pho! Do not sleep on this place!! Also, their beef stew is scrumptious! I only saw carrots and the stew in the photo and when I ordered it to try a new thing, it was soooo good! They also have the best shakes that go well with your hot meal. My go-to is a veggie pho with avocado shake! Hot and cold to keep your tummy happy! The tummy knows what it wants! Basically, everything in this place is amazing! Their quality of food is super consistent and the vegetables are always fresh! This place is the definition of addiction! read more

Looks like Pho Boi died off sometime in the last few years and reincarnated into this establishment. Parking available Inside is quite large and modern looking. The one thing that makes this place really unique is that they have an outdoor patio. Wonder if this means outdoor pho can be had during the summer months. Pho here is decent quality. Great taste, fresh toppings, good soup. Can't really go wrong with this place. Recommended. read more

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It was ok. The hosts weren't very attentive. Had to stand up a couple of times just to ask for water. The pho was pretty standard. Good helping of meat. The special fried roll was overpriced for what was served. What made it special was that it was wrapped with rice paper instead of egg roll wrapper. ...but even then, it wasn't notably tasty or crispy. The filling had more fillers than meat, I think. Overall, not bad but not great. Pretty mid. The ambiance was better than the food. read more

The interior has an excellent feel for this type of restaurant, great taste and great prices. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Came here after my 1st workout session of the new year and felt like it was a #pho kind of night. Got the one with steak, brisket, flank, tendon and tripe. I'm not sure if the tripe was there, if it was, it was really small and blended in with the noodles. The broth was flavourful but not salty. Also got a 'fried roll'. The sauce for it was very bland but then again, you want to taste the roll, not the fish sauce. This really hit the spot. The service is okay, it was busy even for a weekday night. Had to ask to have the tea pot filled however the food came pretty quick. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I wanted something hot and not too heavy. The weather was ok but the dampness in the air continues to be bothersome - I guess us Toronto boys can't take the temperate wet Vancouver weather! LOL! Hmmm...I gotta go for pho! But where? Again...flip the App - type in Pho and boom. Lotus Pho comes up close by and decent rating. Does every corner of Richmond need to be restaurants with parking wars? This strip mall's largest resto was Lotus. Not used to seeing Pho places being so big. It looked like a bar in the area went under and they took it over. Had the spring rolls and their house special pho. Overall, a nice quick meal by a bunch of hard working people. It hit the spot and off I went. By the way, Pho in Richmond is a bit more expensive than in Toronto. Each item was a couple bucks more than back home. 3.5 Stars. Cheers. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Appy! Happy!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Staff are fine but something must be up in the kitchen. I ordered the VEGETARIAN 'ComChay' and they decided to throw in a piece of chicken amongst the tofu. Luckily, I did a double take before biting into it. I'm wondering how this is even happened? How do they just accidentally add a single piece of chicken? Otherwise the dish seemed "normal." The food also came out in record time (which initially I thought was a positive.) But with the preceding "mishap" it leads me to believe that they may have just repurposed some other dish and left a stray chicken piece. Poor attention to detail. Not impressed. I don't fault all the staff - just the ones laughing in the back when I (politely) pointed out their mistake. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Decent all around. You get what you expect but nothing spectacular. You'll buy a whole chicken or 2 with the price of their small chicken wings in my hometown :p tasty though read more

My family loves the place, every visit offers us great service and delicious pho/vermicelli, they made boiled egg just for the kid

This is a solid place for pho and I'm glad I finally got to try this place since it's so out of the way that I normally forget about it completely. Anyways, I found it strange that they didn't have my favourite option, which is pho noodles with steak, beef brisket and flank. (They did have tendon, brisket, and flank though, but I dislike tendon in general) The service was great and extremely fast. Our waiter was very efficient and we were in and out within 45 minutes. The prices are very reasonable (Regular $8.45/Large $9.45), while the soup is very tasty, especially with sriracha! It's still a bit too far for me to come frequently since there are a couple of pho places in Steveston but I would definitely come back if I were in the area! read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Steak & Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

It used to be Pho Boi and now called Lotus, the place for Pho Lovers. This place is big, clean , 2 big screen TVs in dining room and outside patios. We just wanted to try it out and had pho. The soup and beef was tasty. I like the broth coz not too much MSG coz I wasn't thirsty afterwards. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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One of my gfs was craving vietnamese food and she was willing to drive from burnaby to richmond to get some, so it must be good right? I always drive pass this place when I'm going and leaving a client, but never went in. One great thing about this place is the amount of parking it had, but it can be quite full on a weekend. We ordered Lotus Special Fried Roll and papaya salad to start, and she ordered Hot and Sour Seafood Noodle while I order the usual Bun Bo Hue. My gf was specifically craving for their spring rolls and her soup. She said they make the best spring rolls here. She said it's traditional spring roll made with fried rice paper rolls and crab. I recall all my Vietnamese clients and her mom making spring rolls like that, but was never the same when ordering from restaraunts. We also ordered the papaya salad. Hands down this place had the most fanciest and the most things in it out if any restaraunts I had papaya salad. They added celery which was interesting especially since this is the first time ever having celery in it. I love celery and all, but tue celery taste was just too strong. My BBH was ok. Surprisingly they dont offer pork blood or pigs feet. There was just meat and some balls. It was strange and not traditional. I still prefer the BBH from Got pho. My girlfriends soup was good though. Next time if I come back, Ill be ordering hers. It was spicy yet sour, it was just good! I can see why she was craving this place. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Always consistent and good soup. I came during dining restrictions and the patio was good. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We stopped by on a Friday night and there was a line up. Please remember to put your name down on the clipboard. The staff seat according to the list. We only waited for about 15 minutes before we were seated. Menus and tea was dropped shortly afterward. We ordered 6 piece fried chicken wings, a bowl of pho with steak, brisket, tendon, flank and tripe and a bowl of grilled steak slices with fried spring roll vermicelli. Food arrived fairly quickly. We were happy how fast the service was. Chicken wings were pipping hot out of the fryer. The wings were a decent size and nicely seasoned. There was a side of tomato/cocktail sauce. The pho had a good amount of noodles and meat toppings. Noodles had a good chew. The broth was flavourful while being on the lighter side. The vermicelli bowl was good as well. I do not often see beef at many Vietnamese restaurants and it was nice to see this restaurant offer beef dishes as an option. Spring roll was filled with pork, veggies and noodles. My only complaint was it was wrapped in a wheat wrapper instead of the traditional rice wrapper. Overall, I would return to this restaurant as I found it to be one of the better Vietnamese restaurants I have tried recently in Richmond. They open late and accept credit card as well. Parking can be challenging depending on time of day. read more

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Came to Vancouver for vacation and had to try a viet restaurant. The restaurant was very busy and had indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered a coffee, banh mi sandwich and a pho. We got the pho in the smaller size and it was pretty small. The sandwich wasn't bad but again on the small size. Maybe i am use to nyc portions but they were quite small. The pho broth was okay. A tad sweet for my liking. We got an appetizer sampler and it was just okay. read more

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Food Review: One of my close friends told me about her favourite pho restaurant and I needed to try it. She drives from Burnaby to Richmond for Lotus so you know it's something. Being such a salad roll fanatic I was pleasantly surprised at the ratio of rice noodles, pickled veg (which gave it the perfect tang and crunch) and marinated chicken for $5.75. I've heard rave reviews of their chicken pho so I got a large for $11.50. Can we all just appreciate how all 5 bowls of pho came out at the same time and piping hot? Each bowl came with plenty amount of meat, and the broths were so pure that my boyfriend describes them as "healthy and clean tasting" because of how clear it was. Nothing I hate more than an oily broth. My chicken pho came with a ton of real chicken and chicken meatballs. I highly recommend you give them a try if you want to walk away feeling full, satisfied and happy. Price for Quality: (you won't find a cheaper quality meal) Taste: Experience: read more

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Sometimes for lunch my work loves supporting local businesses such as lotus pho! Usually every Saturday we get this because not only is it on delivery app, it's quick, and delicious. * This time I got A1- which is the spring roll ($3.25) the spring roll even during delivery was crispy, and the filling didn't fall apart which was amazing! The sauce it came with is one of the best sauce I've tasted with my spring roll! It paired all the flavours together and it was so delicious take out I know it's delicious eating there! 6.5/10 - it's not the traditional spring roll wrapper but it's not bad! I would prefer it in the actual spring roll wrapper! * Avocado smoothie D.14 ($5.95) this smoothie was not what I expected. I thought it was going to be creamy, and milky. And although it was creamy I tasted more sugar syrup than avocado. It was super sweet. I wasn't a big fan of this and I probably won't get it again. 1/10 - too sweet and not much avocado taste to it. I wouldn't get this again I should've gotten the Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk! * 6/10 - overall this is still a good place to go for pho. Their noodles are delicious but their appetizer and avocado smoothie weren't their star items this time around. Next time I'm getting a rice dish to try! * 7/10 - noodles price are with but their appetizers can get pricy depending on what you get! The drink for avocado smoothie not worth. The spring roll was decent price. read more

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I really like this place. In a neighbourhood in Richmond where there aren't really any cool restaurants, this restaurant has a nice modern vibe to it. There's a neat looking bar inside, and the patio is another awesome part of the restaurant, though, it is really a shame that the view from it is of the parking lot! I've eaten at this restaurant twice and gotten takeout once - all in the past 6 months! The salad rolls with peanut sauce are truly amazing - a must try for the price! Also the grilled chicken with vermicelli is a nice large size, and is tasty. This place has been busy the last few times I've been, and rightfully so. In a neighbourhood where all the other options are either fast food, or other hole in the wall ethnic cuisine, Lotus definitely fills a void. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Grilled chicken with vermicelli (front) and salad rolls behind it - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Lots of seating, efficient service and great food. Place is very clean as well. Their pho soup is tasty and clean, not too greasy, which I appreciate. Quality of beef is good, noodles do not clump up. Spring roll was just okay, but will definitely come back for the pho! read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Garlic butter chicken wings - loved them - yum! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This was my second experience in a Vietnamese restaurant and the grading is good. Service was fast enough, staff attentive to details and ready to take your order. Place is sized well, no waiting time to seat. Food was delicious, well prepared and tasty. Worth coming! read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I really like coming here for Vietnamese food. It has a fancy vibe to it as there's a dining patio out front and the decor looks quite nice. The prices are very affordable. The service is friendly and food is amazing. We ordered the spring rolls, garlic butter wings, a rice plate with lemongrass chicken and pork, as well as the pho. Everything was cooked to perfection and just reallllly good. It all came out very quickly. Will definitely be coming back here again! read more

This place was busy on Monday at lunch. The wait wasn't too long and there are tables inside as well as on the patio. Service was efficient and friendly. We got our drinks and ordered pretty quickly. Food came out about 5-10 minutes later. Everything was fresh and delicious. Pho broth was clean tasting and I didn't feel puffy and bloated after. The bahn mi was crispy and soft. My vermicelli dish was a good balance of meat, veggies and noodles. Will definitely be back if I find myself doing any errands in Richmond. read more

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Pho Craving 0. Lotus Pho Win Win Win! Tonight, Lotus Pho thoroughly satisfied my need for pho, post work-out. What makes this restaurant different from other pho places is the interior. Upon entering, you feel a warm and clean feeling with its dim lighting, wood floors and furnishings, cozy booths and large TVs. Now for the pho. The broth was deep in flavours and it wasn't overly salty. It was also sprinkled with lots of onions, green onions and cilantro - I love it when they aren't stingy on cilantro! I had the steak and tendon for toppings. The steak was tender and thicker cut, which gave more meat subsidence and it seemed like a decent amount given. The tendon was flavorful, soft and a nice jelly texture. Finally, the noodles were perfectly al dente - chewy and had a lovely bite texture. Of course, complimentary fresh bean sprouts, juicy limes, jalapeños, and the mythical red chilis (not many places give these). In the end, my belly was full and my hunger was K.O'd into a food coma. The service was friendly and quick. They accept credit cards and there is plenty of free parking. There's a patio outside, I wonder if they'd open it up for pho in the summer! Overall, one of my fave places to go for Pho now - it helps they open until midnight everyday too! read more

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When I go to a new place I like to try a regular dish to compare to other restaurants so I had a small bowl of Brisket/steak Pho. Pretty good, nothing amazing. The soup didn't taste like it was loaded with msg or oil which was very pleasant. Plus it was a cold night so I really enjoyed the hot soup. This place gets bonus points for being the cleanest, most modernly decorated Pho Restaurant I've ever been in. Usually I just want to eat then leave right away but I didn't mind taking my time and enjoying the tea. Will be back to try more menu items. read more

Upgrading this to a 5 star review, because I discovered they open till midnight. This place has graciously satisfied my post 10pm pho cravings on a number of occasions now. What more can I ask for: -delicious pho -pho comes with lime instead of lemon -pho arrives quickly -decent portions of meat -ample seating inside -free parking in front -accepts credit card -open till midnight read more

Thank the Pho gods! A pho place which opens late in Richmond that isn't Pho Hoa! In all honesty I was a bit hesitant to eat here. Years ago it used to be a pub (I think) then it was an Indian restaurant (which I actually liked) then it became Pho Boi and then now it's "Lotus, The Place for Pho Lovers". That's a very long name. We'll just call it Lotus Pho. Anyway, so my friend convinced me to try it out because he said the BBH was pretty good. So I order that and within minutes the bowls of BBH came. It looked amazing! It smelled amazing! And when I went in fishing for my pork hock, blood cubes or banana blossoms I found none. (Sad face). Nonetheless I started eating and was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavourful. It might not be authentic or whatever but for a non authentic BBH it tasted pretty damn good. PS. This place is very clean for a Pho restaurant. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Good vermicelli dish, sauce not too salty. Big servings. Good service, attentive, helpful Nice atmosphere inside-very cozy Dessert (special beans with shaved ice and coconut milk) was just ok. Don't order it. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Dessert with coconut milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I'm not a huge Pho fan but it's hard to go wrong in this place. Despite the cheesy name, something that seems to be prerequisite for eateries in Richmond, the place has decently priced pho that hasn't disappointed yet. Plus they have 90+ different choices, an absolute requirements for any Pho restaurant. read more

Lotus Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

My brother bought home a banh mi sandwich from here and it was quite good, so I decided to check it out myself today. went in and the waitress instantly came to ask us what we needed. the food came out extremely quick. All was going great up until I decided to try my food... AND FOUND A BUG. I quickly called the waiter and showed him and he asked if I wanted something else very casually.. At this point I was extremely disgusted and second guessed everything we ordered. I told the waiter that this is not okay, no one came to apology or anything. I was really hoping for a good experience as it would've been my first time at a pho joint... but due to the bug and the service after the bug was discovered I would not give it a second chance. read more

Came to have lunch at this place with a group of 6 people. It's a dark dimly lit restaurant in a plaza mall. At around 12 it was minimal waiting but it filled up quickly. Hostess wasn't friendly. They took our order quickly. We ordered chicken pho, Beef pho, several appetizers beef with betel leaves, spring rolls, chicken salad roll, chicken banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Service was off. They forgot a few items and we had to ask a few times. The portions are quite small. It was odd that one order of spring roll comes as a single roll. Pricey overall considering size and need to order more items. They forgot the Vietnamese coffee. We ordered a second one to go and it took so long the person who wanted it to go had already left. Taste was typical pho restaurant. What struck me is this place seems to be authentic cuisine but it wasn't overall authentic tasting. I have had better dining experience elsewhere. Overall typical pho place in the area. read more

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This review is super late but hands down still one of my fave places to grab pho. Typically not too long of a wait depending on the time you arrive. Longest I ever spent waiting for about 15 minutes during lunch rush on a weekday. My go to is #9 their beef brisket and meatballs pho. I always opt to pay extra for hot and sour soup. It adds a kick to the broth and the spice level is perfect so I dont have to add any sauce. I also love that they put raw bean sprouts on the side. Personally prefer raw bean sprouts because I get to add it in my soup and adds a nice crunch without overcooking the bean sprout. Ive also tried their chicken wings which is pretty good as well! Crunchy and love the seasoning. Service is quick. Price is average. read more

Best pho place around. I've been coming here for years, ever since they took over from Pho Boi. I'd say that was 2013. This is my neighborhood spot. The service is great, the space is clean and beautiful. It used to be a pizza restaurant/sports bar so they still have that vibe. The soup is delicious. The chicken balls are the good kind - if you're a chicken ball pho aficionado you know what I'm talking about. They're big and they don't skimp on you like some places. I vary between getting the S8 Chicken Ball Pho and the 3 Rare Steak and Brisket Pho. Both are exceptional! Their fruit slushes are also a great treat in the summertime. If you're looking for the real deal, this is it. read more