Great food - so much flavour in their prawn skewers! Their steak pho is also amazing. Kind and friendly service. read more

Pho Gold Train - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This pink walled gem services downtown where there isn't very many Vietnamese options around. Pricing is fair and so is the portion sizing. I've only ever ordered the pho here as I hit this place up when I am craving soup on a rain y day. read more

Sitting in hotel watching Olympic downhill skiing, got bored at 2030 and decided to go out for a snack. Saw this divey Vietnamese place, it was calling out my name Pink and red walls with various southeast Asia posters, 1 star TV showing Olympics, 1 star Quite a few customers considering it was after 2030, 1 star Efficient friendly owner and staff speaking Vietnamese, 1 star Spring rolls were the largest I've ever had, rice noodle ratio to shrimp was a bit too much Beef stew noodle was vey flavorful, not sure if it was the MSG but I'll know later on. Good value for money. Late night munchies satisfied read more

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Food - pho is really bad, the broth taste like plain water, 1 star for phở dishes. Rice dishes taste decent 3 stars Bottom line is do not order phở dishes here Service - decent and pretty fast, properly since they are kind of quiet even it's a Friday night read more

I have had a lot of Pho from some authentic places, both in California, Seattle, Portland and Nevada. This was good not great. The service was fast but the quality of the broth was weak. The meat was good but the vegetables that are usually severed with the Pho is mint, sprouts lime and Jalapeño. They didn't give any fresh jalapeños! There wasn't any plum sauce or chili sauce. But we made do and ate it all. The people are kind and there is one important item to note. They do not accept any American currency cash or card! So bring Canadian. I gave them three stars because they are kind and fast. The adjustments that can be made are minor. They really have the potential of being great. Give them a try, support the local businesses and enjoy Vancouver's love! read more

Pho Gold Train - #5 rare beef with meat balls pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Got the seafood rice noodles in soup and a green bean w/ coconut milk drink for takeout. It was ready so fast! I only had to walk less than 5 minutes to pick it up and I honestly expected I'd have to wait a bit, but my food was ready right when I got there, which they exception of the drink which they waited to make until I was there to pick it up. It's a family business and the couple running it are very nice. First off, the portions are very generous - I got a small and couldn't finish it all, and it's rare for me to be able to say that! The seafood wasn't super flavourful but that's really the only thing that they left to be desired - they had a good variety of seafood in the dish and didn't skimp. I really enjoyed the green bean drink, it had a good flavour and texture and is so so much cheaper than a similar drink would have been at a "trendier" place. read more

Maybe they have a moon cycle, maybe their meat providers are moody... what if they didn't feel like cooking those days? If two out of three times the broth is bland, without being aromatic, with meat that makes you feel guilty because you rather leave it there, in the bowl, for me is like dating. The first time you are excited, just looking the pros. Second date you already know what you disliked, then, if the third time is still not for you, just keep swapping no matter how convenient -close from your comfort zone the satisfaction is. Even for take out this tinder didn't make it for me. read more

Pho Gold Train - Nothing like a good pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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As usual, I am on the lookout for a good Vietnamese joint Downtown for my weekday work lunches. This week I decided to give Pho Gold Train a try. It is a bit outside of the hustle and bustle of Downtown, but they still manage to attract quite a crowd during lunch hour. Décor is pretty similar to your typical Vietnamese joint - a little run-down looking, canteen-like. I have tried their pho with rare beef, brisket, tendon, and trip, as well as their vermicelli bowl with lemongrass chicken and spring roll. The pho broth is definitely on the milder side, but it was fine for my liking. Some jalapeños would have made the broth better though. Unfortunately, they don't offer jalapeños on their garnish plate. They do have some richer broths such as a coconut one and a peanut satay... which looked pretty good and got raving review from the diners next to me. Proteins came in decent portions, as I found that down to the last bite I still had some protein left to enjoy. Also bonus points for rare beef being served pink, as it should. I saw a lot of people having the vermicelli bowls during my first visit, so I decided to go back the next day to get one as well. The chicken was nice and juicy. I love that they coat on a bit more sauce onto the chicken, which helps add some flavour to the vermicelli. The spring roll is also to die for. Most of my usual spots in Downtown use the flour based wrappers, but this spot does the ones with the rice wrappers, which I prefer. You get that nice crunch on the outside, but also the chewy texture. The filling is really good too - nice mix of taro and meat. Pro-tip: if you are looking to reduce your carb intake, ask for less/no noodles and substitute with bean sprouts. I have tried both dine-in and take-out. If you dine-in and you're on your own, there's a chance you'll have to sit at their longer/communal table. That was the case for me - sat at a table long enough for 8 people between a party of 2 and a party of 3. No uncommon in Vietnamese joints though during busy times. Otherwise, take out is also an option! No issues with calling in ahead of time and putting in an order. When I arrived 10 mins later, it was ready for me and exactly what/how I wanted. I asked for their take out menu and discovered they haven't bothered to update it since their price increase. Funny because I was wondering what took the cashier so long to pull one out for me. Turned out it was because she had to pull out a pen to note that I need to add $3 to menu items..haha I wouldn't say that is necessarily accurate as most of the appies and sandwiches only had a $1-2 price increase based on their dine-in menu. Wish they would just print an updated menu.. read more

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Always good and standard. The people work there are very nice. Highly recommend if you are craving. Try their extra large size soup noodle. read more

Pho Gold Train - First time try this one and already smell good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love this place. Every dish is delicious, the service is great and always speedy, the ambience- is kind of entertaining. Some odd lit signs, random art, the usual for a pho place;) I like the outdoor tables and flowers in summer. It's a happy place. Fave dish is the peanut satay house special, but seriously, they are ALL good. I come here a lot. read more

Decent take out pho with quick service. The house special pho with peanut butter satay is the go to hangover cure. I find it is quite busy during lunch hours if you plan to sit an eat which is expected. read more

Great place for lunch if you want some good Vietnamese food on Nelson Street. My coworkers especially love their pho and banh mi.

Very sweet family that runs his place. My friends and I have been there later in the evening and earlier for lunch or snacks and light breaks. We've done takeout numerous times and we love their coconut shakes, their spring rolls, #10 and #12 noodles, and we love adding a fried egg to their lemongrass chicken or pork over rice. Very good neighbourhood spot, please support this local business! read more

My favourite go to pho place! Their soup base was so good, I can never get sick of it.

It's an acceptable place to grab a quick bite. I do not have any exceptional recommendations for this place. Service is prompt. Tea is served. Lemongrass chicken was acceptable. Spring rolls were apt. What is interesting about this place is that you can probably see it from space. They have an interesting lighting concept outside the store. The inside wasn't quite as exciting but it will sure get you through the door. The inside is surprisingly mellow contrary to the lights outside. Note the fish tank. I love fish tanks. Points. read more

If you like broth that tastes like water and meat that is chewy like leather then this is the place for you!

Don't go here if you don't want to the extra "meat" in your pho. Stopped by to try this place, two spoons in I see half a small bug floating in my pho. The guy tried to convince me that it was a cilantro flower. Having grown cilantro at home, I know it wasn't. Dint eat but still was charged $20. So, nope. Try walking up to elsewhere for food. read more

The food is okay but the restaurant itself is filthy and poorly maintained. The service is also really spotty. I just wish this place were cleaner and more committed to its customers... read more

This is my one of my favorite pho places! The staff are all very friendly, the service is super fast and the food is great. The satay pho with coconut milk is so good and flavorful, it is a must try. The spring rolls, salad rolls and lemongrass chicken skewers are really good too, and everything is very affordable. I come here all the time and have brought many people here to try the satay pho and they have all come back and brought others! read more

This place is the bomb! The satay rare beef my gf had was just spicy enough and perfectly tasty. The broth is amazing and crazy good. I really love pho ga... but I'm not a big fan of theirs. The chicken is overdone and rubbery. read more

Cheap pho in the city! For a place that's open really long hours, the quality is really good, and the price isn't bad either. The decor is a little strange, but i hope that's not what you are there for. I ordered the vermicelli chicken bowl, and it was delicious! I would definitely go back again when I don't feel like cooking!! And I would recommend this to anyone :) read more

Pho Gold Train Express is a combination of authentic Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine ... plus, it looks like they updated their menu! I've been here for a couple of years since they've opened and I come for the hot satay rice noodle soup! Delicious Satay peanut butter coconut milk soup. Sounds healthy doesn't it? Well it taste even more fantastic this time around! Apparently the soup is a Phnom Penh specialty...definite when I'm bored of Pho, I go for the spicy sister satay. Yum yum! read more

Pho Gold Train - House special satay peanut butter coconut milk soup. Spicy and delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

You get what you expect. Always fast service and tasty salad rolls and soups If you are looking for fancy place, this is not the right place, but take out always works. Worth trying! read more

Good stuff for downtown. There's obviousky better on Kingsway and scattered here and there, but decent non-hipster Vietnamese restaurants are hard to find downtown. The pho is OK, but the other soups are better (satay, coconut broths, whatever). Spicy actually means spicy which is a big plus. Always really nice service from genuine people and they'll always give you a complimentary tea while you wait for takeout. Not worth a long trip necessarily, but if you live/work/stay nearby swing by for a cheap tasty meal. Get the raw/rare beef if you're getting soup - it's a better cut and cooks up nicely in the broth. The cops seem to eat here quite a bit; so do construction workers and random locals. A good sign about bang for your buck. read more

Actually the best pho place I've been to in Vancouver. I've been to a number of them here already, and this place has me coming back all the time. The broth is excellent - reminiscent of the ones in Vietnam, where you don't even have to add any flavoring. I always get the pho special, so I can't really speak to the rest of the menu. Though the fresh rolls and spring rolls are standard good too. Nice thing is you can eat outside as well on sunny days! read more

I always hated pho and always wondered what I was mossing until I came here. Best pho ever! Made a convert of me. The lemongrass everything is also insanely good!!! read more

This place is gold! Having had Pho countless times, I like to try different menu items. In this case I ordered the lemongrass chicken w/ spring roll on vermicelli. It did not disappoint. The chicken was quality and cooked perfectly. Lemongrass flavour nicely infused in the meat. Spring roll was one of the best I've had. My wife ordered the Pho Saté - apparently hailing from Cambodia. I tested it for quality control and was pleasantly surprised. Broth was not was I was expecting, but in a very good way. We both loved it. Quality meat in this dish as well - beef was tender and flavourful. Noodles were not overcooked which was a welcomed change from most places. I live down the street and will be eating here again no doubt. Solid performance Gold Train. read more

Good food and decent service. Consistency needs work however regarding portions and occasionally they put different noodles in dishes advertised using others. Still think it's a nice spot overall. read more

They have the best spring rolls my boyfriend and I have ever had in our entire lives! The food was very good and everyone in our party of five loved it. The employees were helpful and friendly as well. read more

Decent Pho, and convenient to where I live, so I'll stop by on occasion when the mood hits. Customer service can be a bit hit and miss.. sometimes they are very friendly, and once or twice have found them to be a bit rude. All in all, a good place to grab pho if you are in the immediate vicinity. read more

Best pho in town. Super quick service with a smile (the fastest I've had anyway), yet the foods always fresh. My favourite dish is number 22, with a side of spring rolls! read more

It's only been a month since my last review, and things seems to have went rapidly downhill. I've noticed that the cashier has changed, and for me that is one of the main reasons for the dramatic decrease in stars. This review is for a recent dine-in experience rather than takeout. My issues: 1) Meat portions noticeably less than before, and quality is not as great. I ordered cooked beef, and it was dry and rough, unlike the last few times I've gotten takeout. My friend got the braised beef dish, and it came out with a dismal amount of food, meat and veggies included. Half the dish was empty.. It looked terrible. At least put some more veggies on there... 2) I was overcharged by 10%, and I never got a receipt. I ordered a large pho. Menu says 9.50, and I was told to pay 11.00. I didn't realize that I had been asked to pay an extra 10% on top of my meal when she verbally told me the price, so I actually left an extra loonie on top. Very sketchy... 3) $4.50 for a lime soda?! Are you joking?! Also so sketch that they increase prices so often here that they can't keep up with updating their take out menu prices.. Which states $3.50. I was so happy about having a decent pho place close by my place, but now I'll have to figure out other options...... read more

Total rip off. Menu price says one thing, always more on the bill. Restaurant charges $1.00 for a side of sauce, adds extra stuff to your bill, and does not provide a legible receipt. Just a handwritten scrawl with a total at the bottom. Mediocre food served awkwardly by scammers. read more

Definitely good food. I liked the special curry soup much better than the standard pho though. The pho has an overly strong anise aroma and flavour which took some getting used to. Much more overpowering than I've had before. read more

Came here with friends because of the high ratings but was neither disappointed nor pleasantly surprised. Overall this is a descent pho place but by no means the best. I had Hue's special spicy thick vermicelli. I had the large bowl, which was $11. The soup base was very good but there was not a lot of noodles in it. I felt as if the large bowl came with only more soup. My friend also said that the satay rice noodles in soup did not taste like satay. Probably won't be back. read more

We arrived at 10:30pm and Yelp said they were closed. But when we walked by, the gal said if we knew what we wanted, they could take us. And we needed the hot soup! Service was great: quick, courteous and efficient. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely decorated. The food good: fresh crisp veggies and hot broth. (Little on the sweet side though.) But if you're central West End and need the pho-fix, this place works! read more

Noodles were a bit soft for my taste. The broth or the soup was great. For downtown, it's not bad and find it very affordable.

Flavourful pho and open late nights! Decent service and confusing decor but the food makes up for it!

The worst restaurant for me. All of the workers are so rude. I have never seen a restaurant with these terrible services in Vancouver. If you think about hygienic conditions, it would be better to go another pho restaurant. The straw they gave for coke was so dirty. Food was not good as well. Salad roll was a waste of money. I will never go there again. read more

Good quality viet food and at a decent price. The broth and food was all freshly made and service was very good. Will go again for sure! Not food related, but i saw a lady one night there trying to get out of her meal and make some excuse not to pay. Waitress was very professional and was able to handle it in a very positive manner. Great customer service! read more