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    Pho Gold Train

    3.7 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    #5 rare beef with meat balls pho
    James M.

    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!

    Nothing like a good pho
    Diana S.

    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.

    Their very out-dated take out menu
    Elaina L.

    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..

    First time try this one and already smell good.
    Albert C.

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

    House special satay peanut butter coconut milk soup. Spicy and delicious!

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

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

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

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    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.

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

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