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    Pho Japolo

    3.8 (68 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Pho Do Bien (rice noodle soup w/ prawns, crab, and squid)
    Dana S.

    I will preface this review by saying I've only had their vegetarian and seafood dishes, so I can't speak to the quality of the meat. That being said, I love this place for a warm bowl of pho or noodles. Just pure comfort food. Quality is consistently good, and the portion sizes are large (the small sizes are very filling to me) and fairly priced. They give you lots of protein and vegetables in relation to the noodles, and a good assortment of vegetables. Everything seems fresh, in particular the Shrimp Salad Rolls are so good for this reason, just the quality ingredients is enough to make these fantastic without dredging them in sauce (although they do come with dipping sauce which is of course a nice finishing touch). Yes, there is oil in the soup broth, but I honestly don't find it to be too oily, and I'm usually sensitive to oil. The complimentary tea is very nice too, and their special drinks are definitely worth a try. The service is fine. They take your order at your table but you go to the counter when you're ready to pay, and the staff will pretty much leave you alone after they bring your food out unless you make an effort to get their attention. They're really polite though, and it's not hard to get them to come to your table if you need something.

    Mango smoothie
    Kevin B.

    Yummy food. Friendly professional service. This is a neighbourhood go to. Authentic dishes and casual atmosphere.

    Teresa V.

    Came here for a quick dinner and I was impressed with the service as they were friendly and speedy. I ordered a specialty dish called "bun bo Hue," (a type of noodles originating from northern Vietnam), spring rolls, and a durian smoothie. The durian smoothie was somewhat diluted - although the durian flavour and scent were there, it wasn't enough to make me think I'm drinking a durian smoothie. And it was diluted compares to the other vIet places. The spring rolls were a bit dry for my liking and the shell was a bit tough. I was excited to eat bun bo Hue as it's one of my favourite noodle dishes. It came out pipping hot, and again, the specific bun bo Hue taste fell short. To me, it tasted like a photo base with red colouring and instant bun bo Hue flavour packet.

    bun bo hue
    Queenie K.

    Tried the Bun Bo Hue (hot and spicy noodles in soup with beef flank, chicken ball, pork ham) and the small size ($13.75) was the right portion for me. I have a mild tolerance but it wasn't spicy for me. I didn't think it was special and found it to be too oily. My friend ordered a small Pho Bo Kho (beef stew with rice noodles in soup) for the same price. *Update: the soup left a stain on my pants so be mindful!

    a steaming cup of tea
    Khuyen H.

    * This is the review for their Hu Tiu* Best hu tiu Nam Vang I have had so far, outside of Vietnam. It's very authentic and delicious. They even have proper herbs/veggies to go with the dish. The staff was very tentative and friendly. They were so nice to let us choose the table and served the hot tea when it was so cold outside. Highly recommend this place and I will come back for sure!

    Bun bo hue
    Renee W.

    Love this spot for some warm hearty pho!! Pho japolo has amazing bun bo hue and the broth is so rich and fragrant! I love coming here whenever I'm near the area and I have had their takeout which is still delicious! The proportions are so generous and totally fair with the pricing !

    House Special Noodle Soup ($13.25)
    Jordan N.

    Do my weekly grocery shopping in this area every week and finally decided to try out this spot after passing by it on my way to Persian foods from the 99 stop. Honestly the outside never made it look too appealing but I had tried the other stuff in the area, and needed to give this a chance. The service wasn't amazing but I was surprised by the quality of the dish. I ordered the House Special Noodle Soup ($13.25) which came with a couple cuts of beef brisket and other various meats in a broth with green onion and vermicelli noodles. It also came with a side of mint, bean sprouts, and very slightly hot pepper. Although it wasn't much in terms of presentation or taste, for the price I was paying it was a pretty good deal for the amount I got. I don't really have many complaints aside from a pretty basic noodle soup dish. I would come here as a safe pick in the area as I've had bad experiences with the Indian place across the street. Although I wouldn't seek this place out, it's a light 4 in my heart. Would be willing to come back to try something else on the menu again.

    Esteban Y.

    Great pho, fresh ingredients and very tasty. The rolls were very good as well. They also have Singha beer, which I have never found in Quebec so I was so happy to drink it again.

    Vietnamese submarines
    Oliver L.

    I tried the Vietnamese submarines and they were awesome! Great Asian food! I would defiantly recommend this restaurant!

    $6.50 veggie salad rolls
    Darryl P.

    Had the $6.50 veggie salad rolls for take out. No menu option for tofu or avocado... just salad roll. About a 5 minute wait and rolls were ready. When I opened the bag to retrieve my rolls I found a napkin which was appreciated but also found chopsticks which was odd. The rolls yielded average portion size. Veggie ingredients had a slight hint of acidity. Overall average tasting rolls with a good balance of flavours. The peanut sauce needs work as it lacks depth and peanut flavour. The veggie contents frequently fell out of the roll after taking bites. You can get your salad roll fix at Pho Japolo but when comparing to neighboring options... indicators such as value, taste and selection suffered. Neutral 3 out of 5 stars Ingredients: Rice roll, lettuce, carrots, rice noodles

    C. H.

    It was some average tasting Vietnamese food. I ordered the #75 and it was alright. I prefer the deep fried spring rolls in the traditional rice wrapper, but these ones were made in wheat wrappers. The filling was good. The pork was grilled nicely. I took a sip of the house special pho broth and it was a tad on the saltier side. There was an okay amount of meat in the house special. Ambiance is actually above average compared to most Vietnamese restaurants. Service was fast.

    Vincent T.

    Regular photo soup base was bland and can tell it wasn't hours of making the base. The beef stew soup tasted odd, but hefty amount of beef. How can you mess up a salad roll wrapped spring roll? By adding tonkatsu sauce and aioli on it. Pho was always a simplistic comfort food. Never again...

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    8 years ago

    The staff needs more training - very customer unfriendly and difficult to communicate with.

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    8 years ago

    The Pho is mediocre. Not my first choice. I got the chicken pho which was not very good but the beef one is better, I believe.

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    8 years ago

    Delicious and the best pho in Vancouver! I come here everytime I'm in town. Their shrimp salad rolls and hot sauce are amazing!

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    6 years ago

    I'm pretty picky with service but this place has amazing service and great food! Their pho is almost as good as my grandmas!

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    9 years ago

    Simple, fast, consistent pho. Big menu and relatively nice decor for a pho restaurant. It's what you'd want for pho.

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    11 years ago

    Good quality pho. The seafood especially, no cheap fake stuff. Good sized prawns. Well priced. Nice decor inside.

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    8 years ago

    I went for lunch today (again) ... really good pho, generous serving. The place is "clean" and the service is good!

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    10 years ago

    I love this place the bun bo hue is my fave. I usually get extra noodles with my pho. Try their bbq pork salad rolls. They're the bomb!!!

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    Fat Mao Noodles

    Fat Mao Noodles

    4.4
    (122 reviews)
    3.5 km
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    I went about 5mins after they opened for lunch and was seated immediately, though there were…read morealready several groups inside. I got the vegetarian cauliflower and tofu khao soi curry (with wonton noodles) - it was delicious, flavorful, and perfect on a cold rainy day. Service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. This restaurant is great for solo dining - I went by myself and sat at the counter next to two women who were also dining solo.

    fat mao was busy when we visited around noon on a sunday and we ended up sitting at the bar. the…read morespace has a casual, modern feel with an open kitchen and a pretty lively atmosphere. unfortunately, there was a strong burnt grease smell hanging through the restaurant that was hard to ignore during the meal. our party of two ordered the khao soi chicken curry ($24) and the braised duck noodles ($26). one thing fat mao does well is the freshness of the ingredients. both dishes came with fresh bean sprouts, a lime wedge, cilantro, and a choice of noodles, which added nice brightness and texture. the presentation was appealing and both bowls looked carefully put together. i had the khao soi chicken curry with clear rice sheet noodles, those soft, silky, wide translucent rice noodles, but they didn't really unfold or separate nicely and felt like they may have been slightly overcooked. the broth was a rich, creamy northern thai style curry with crispy noodles and pickled mustard greens. while it had good flavour, it leaned a bit salty overall. the braised chicken leg also didn't taste freshly cooked, which was disappointing. my friend had the braised duck noodles with shanghai wide noodles. the aromatic soy broth was comforting and the duck was tender, though the seasoning again came across a bit salt heavy. overall, fat mao was okay. the fresh garnishes and nice presentation were highlights, but the strong saltiness, chicken that didn't taste freshly made, and the lingering burnt grease smell took away from the experience. not a bad meal, but not one i'd be in a rush to go back for.

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    Vegetarian cauliflower and tofu khao soi (with wonton noodles)

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    Ramen DANBO - Robson

    Ramen DANBO - Robson

    4.4
    (761 reviews)
    3.9 km
    $$

    I recommend going early! Since I was having a solo party, I was able to be seated early at the…read morecounter if there were any available seats! The guy in front of me, Deng, looked at me with such envy as he cut in line. This place is incredibly popular! Every time I pass by, there's a long queue. Even on rainy days, people are willing to get soaked in the rain just to have a bowl of hot tonkotsu ramen. While you're queuing, the staff will hand out menus. The ordering system is similar to Ichiran Ramen; you can choose the noodle firmness, broth consistency, spiciness, green onions, oil level, and MSG amount . The basic ramen is only $13. I added a soft-boiled egg and pickled cabbage for $2 each. Although the pickled cabbage is really expensive , I can't help it, I'm a pickled cabbage addict! The pickled cabbage paired with the rich tonkotsu broth was refreshing. The broth was flavorful but not greasy, the noodles were chewy and springy, and the portion size was just right. Overall, it's incredibly good value for money; no wonder there's always a queue. After eating, you really get that "Ah~ this is the taste of happiness" feeling

    Coming from Hawaii, I had high expectations. This is my 2nd time visiting Vancouver, and the 1st…read moretime had a long line that I walked away from. This time, still a line, but it went faster. This is definitely not a sit down and enjoy your meal w anyone. Order your food from a slip of paper you're given so that by the time you sit, they collect it and place the order. Seats are hard and it is devised where you and then leave. I had the goma vegetarian and my brother the tonkatsu. We both had thicker noodles. However, one could not tell. The vegetarian was loaded with sesame seeds. Now i love those seeds but it was way too much for my liking. Too much seeds to chew on. They also do not put any vegetables on like Hawaii does. Everything is ala carte and that adds up. I simply chose the ramen version without all the add ons. The broth was yummy but again with the loaded seeds, it made it challenging to just drink the soup. I will say, Hawaii has by far better ramen, but this place was ok too. Pricey for for what you get though.

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    Ramen DANBO - Robson
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    Marugame Udon

    Marugame Udon

    4.0
    (100 reviews)
    4.6 km
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    Japanese udon chain restaurant. Right across from the Stadium Skytrain station. Medium sized space…read morewith simple modern decor. There is the ordering area after you enter and the seating area to the left. You order at the first counter for the udon or rice bowls, which they'll assemble for you on the spot, or bring it to your table if they are waiting on udon noodles. Then you move left where you can self-serve the tempura items, and then pay at the cashier. Utensils, sauces, and water are off to a counter in the seat area, and there's a return area to bring back your empty bowls/trays. Not super busy when we got there on a weekend night, but filled up as an event at BC Place was ending. We got the beef udon with the classic soup, the beef rice bowl that has the runny egg, the chicken katsu curry udon, and a few tempura items. My favorite was definitely the curry udon, since the curry soup/sauce had more flavor. Out of the fried items, the shrimp tempura is delicious, and the zucchini tempura has a nice sweetness to it. Udon noodles were pretty good, has a nice solid texture to them. Overall bill was $50ish for 3 people. And since this is basically fast food, you don't necessarily have to tip.

    for a bowl of udon, they are just ok. Compared to several other Marugame locations Ive been to in…read morethe US, they are behind. Noodles a bit under, just a tad too firm and didnt have the signature chew. I had the nikutami bowl, and the broth was too salty. The egg was soft-poached fine, and the beef was fine. I also got a tempura shrimp, which was fine. A bit battery heavy but crispy and fresh enough despite sitting under the heating lamp. Also got a piece of tempura spicy chicken - basically coated in shichimi and i think chili oil. This one was WAY too salty. They had a new yuzu drink which I also tried - too sweet, and for $5, total rip off. Considering the quality, their prices are on the high side. Its just not good enough a product, especially when there is exceptionally good ramen to be found elsewhere in Vancouver. Street meter parking if you can find it. Otherwise there are paid lots nearby. Counter service, and people were friendly enough. The inside of the restaurant is typical. Clean enough. nothing fancy.

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    Nikutama Udon (CAD $11.99), Chicken Karaage (CAD $3.99), Squid Tempura (CAD $2.99), Kakiage (CAD $3.49)
    Nikutama Udon (CAD $11.99), Chicken Karaage (CAD $3.99), Squid Tempura (CAD $2.99), Kakiage (CAD $3.49)
    The Tempura Station at Marugame Udon in Vancouver. It sells so quickly that even sitting under the lamp it's still crispy.

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    The Tempura Station at Marugame Udon in Vancouver. It sells so quickly that even sitting under the lamp it's still crispy.
    Maruhachi Ra-men

    Maruhachi Ra-men

    4.3
    (805 reviews)
    3.9 km
    $$

    Stopped by Maruhachi on a Saturday lunchtime after our long commute from Seattle. this restaurant…read moreis tucked in a corner not too far from the main Robson street. Paid parking was not too hard to find on the Main Street but during busy dining hours it might be difficult. We got seated right away at the bar since there were no tables open and the service was quick. Traditional Japanese style ambiance and even the bathroom had rounded Japanese bowl sink. As someone who doesn't have chicken broth (paitan style) ramen, I was really looking forward to the original ramen I ordered but I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profile of the dish. The ramen had both chasu and seaweed paired with thin round noodles. The broth was creamy and had a hint of chicken flavor but even adding several rounds of their soy sauce/salt seasoning they have on the side to adjust your broth to your liking-- I found that the richness of the soup was not what I had expected from the reviews that I read prior to coming here. Overall, a bit disappointed in the flavoring of the broth but maybe we came on an off day. I would be willing to give it a shot again in the future if I had ramen cravings and given that it was very affordable ($11-15 per bowl with tip), but I would probably opt to try another place first.

    Review #3 for 2026 I…read morereally wanted to like this place. I watched many videos and read reviews before coming here, but it just did not hit the spot. After a cold day of exploring Stanley Park, we felt that ramen would really hit the spot, so we went here not wanting to deal with a wait at Danbo with a hungry and tired toddler. There was NO wait when we arrived here and we were seated immediately... which for a place that was really hyped up, should had made us think twice. There was only 1 other party at the restaurant. Now, the workers were super nice and the food came out quickly and we did eat everything because we were starving. We all ordered the cha-shu tamago ramen, 2 of us got spicy and 2 of us non-spicy. It came with extra chashu and the soft boiled egg for about $20 Canadian. The bowl was a good size and there was a promo for free extra noodles while we were there. Everyone except me in our group took advantage of it because I was too full from my bowl. Now, the broth here is different from other places because it is chicken based and not pork based. Everything I had seen about this place promised the broth is every bit just as good as the pork bone broth... however, the broth we received looked flavorful, but was bland. It was completely bland. There was no richness to it, not even a hint. I don't know, coming from southern California, the flavor just was not there period. We did all eat our food because we were starving, but it for sure did not hit the spot at all. Maybe we got an off day? Otherwise our broth had literally zero flavor to it. We all wished we had tried the other ramen place instead right after trying our ramen. Would I come back? I will have to say definitely no. We do not live in Vancouver and I do not want to waste any meals on a place that did not taste good the first time we went.

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    Interior
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    Vegetarian curry ramen
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    Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill

    Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill

    4.6
    (111 reviews)
    4.5 km
    $$

    We were visiting from California. We arrived on the later side of dinner. The restaurant was still…read morevery busy and full of people who appeared to be Indian/Pakistani - always a good sign. They have a big tv above the bar and above the entrance that was showing the hockey game. It's a small storefront entrance on a busy street but you couldn't hear the street noise. The food was AMAZING. We got the goat biryani, chicken tikka masala, samosas, garlic naan, mango lassi and a hot chai. Big delicious portions of everything. The service was ok, they were busy and potentially less attentive than usual. Anyway, would definitely go back again.

    First there is no mistaking this for a high end restaurant as another review recorded. This is a…read moresolid Nepalese joint. However it is not focused and instead provides a little bit of the region for everyone (Nepal, China, India, Pakistani influences). Came in for lunch on a weekday. Quickly seated and tended to by the staff. Interior is more of a diner scene than nice cafe. Bathrooms are gender neutral and clean but not nice. Here's my three things: 1) I got a lunch special featuring fish peckora, and tandoor chicken. Good flavor but missed on the real spice flavors. Veg salad was sour and worked with the rest of the plate. 2) These folks can make some NAAN! The Naan stole the show. Sweet, salty and crisp. 3) Price wise you can fill up and have a drink for $25-30CAN.

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    Tandoori Chicken
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    Big Bowl Rice

    Big Bowl Rice

    3.6
    (36 reviews)
    4.4 km
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    This is a small little hole in the wall restaurant serving up some traditional Taiwanese dishes. We…read morecame on a weekday afternoon right before the busy lunch hour - it was packed 30 min after we arrived! The gentleman (owner?) greeted us and provided us with some suggestions on their best sellers. During our dining experience, he was a little loud with shouting instructions to the kitchen and we did feel a bit rushed to finish our meal and not occupy the table with diners lining up. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and the noodles were prepared well (good texture and not soggy) and the soup had a slight but not overwhelm sour taste from the preserved vegetables. The beef wasn't as tender as it could be, but it wasn't chewy or tough to eat. Prices are reasonable at around $20 after tax and tips. While it wasn't the best or most authentic beef noodle soup I've had, it does hit the spot if I'm craving Taiwanese food downtown or want a hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold day.

    A small self served Taiwanese eatery. I come here when Ramen Gojiro next door is too crowded and I…read moredo not want to wait. I think most people do that so it also gets filled up during the lunch hour rush. The food is ok, nothing special. The price increase makes it even less appealing. I don't know why there is chili in my Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I don't like spicy soup. Lucky I am ok with spice but I wish it is stated in the menu? So if you cannot take spicy food, check with them before ordering. The beef noodle soup is tasty as I do like the addition of pickled vegetables in it, giving a bit of tartness. The beef is tender though the quantity is very little. More noodles than meat ratio. The combo is totally not worth it now that the price has gone up to about $13. If you want rice and noodle for lunch, I think Peaceful Restaurant across the street is a better bet. At least the portion is bigger.

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    BBQ pork fried rice
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    Pho Quynh Express

    Pho Quynh Express

    3.0
    (5 reviews)
    4.3 km

    Happy a pho restaurant opened up in this area since there's only one other option within walking…read moredistance. It's perfect for a casual lunch break or take out option. This pho restaurant is a chain so they are consistent with their food and their top service. The and noodles come hot. The amount of food and quality is good. Broth needs to be a bit deeper flavor, but I still enjoy the food regardless.

    Wish I could like this place as it's so convenient. Walkable distance from Granville and Burrard…read moreskytrain and Scotiabank movie theatre. Bun Bo Hue (Small $16.19) - super spicy, but that's fine since I enjoy spicy foods. The issue was that the broth was quite bland, and the spiciness wasn't enough to make up for it. Usually, this soup base has a lot of depth and flavour from broth that's been simmering for a long time to extract those flavours, but this was probably one of the worst ones I've tried. Decent portion of meat, at least 3-4 large slices of Vietnamese ham and goor amount of beef slices. The noodles were SUPER undercooked! Good portion of bean sprouts, and came with 1 wedge of lime. Beef Brisket and Beef Ball in Noodle Soup (Large $17.62) - again, VERY bland broth. The noodles also tasted sort of like freezer burn? Decent portion of meat and filling enough. Just had to douse in Siracha and oyster sauce to finish the bowl though... Pork Spring Rolls ($10.48) - flavour was decent, nothing special. Deep fried okay as well. No complaints here but no endorsement either. There's no music in the restaurant either so it's a tad awkward. Staff are friendly. Lots of seating, including a patio area.

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    Pho Quynh Express
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    Bun Bo Hue
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