Mid week, lunchtime, first time. Had always been curious to eat here. Grabbed a neighbour to come…read morewith, also her first time and we had a nice meal. The place was very steady but we got one of the few remaining tables. The menu has a lot on it and there is another, separate menu for specials. The complimentary herbal tea was nice and hot for a very cold day. Ordered was a pho for me, extra spicy and my friend got a beef and veg dish and they subbed her noodles for rice upon her request and accommodated her peanut allergy. The food was good, also. I ordered us shrimp spring rolls to start, 2 to an order. Very good. $6. The entrees... My broth was nice, albeit mild. Not that clovey taste I've experienced at other places. My pho had shrimp, beef and chicken. It was a house specialty so it only came in a medium size. This was fine as I ordered extra noodles for $2.50 to go and had some at home for dinner tonight. And, it will feed me for lunch one more time tomorrow. The containers were leak proof and the liquid survived the drive home. The staff were unobtrusive yet attentive and kind. Said to be family owned and that everything is homemade. I'll return! I love Vietnamese food and love supporting these places. I will avoid weekends though as I was told people are lined up at the door for seating. Was it the best I have ever had? No but it fit the bill and I'm glad I live close by as there are 100 other dishes I'd like to try.

Came here on a weekday for lunch. Service wasn't very fast but soup was nice and hot and tasted…read moregreat

This place is a 5. Some folks have said it is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Ottawa. Could be,…read morebut I only go here because it is solid and have never been disappointed to bother try going anywhere else. Went last summer. Went with my father. Went a few times with my wife. My wife always gets Pho and I always get the dry noodle dish with the spring rolls and grilled shrimp. Service is always speedy and food tasty. Really can't ask for more.

Girlfriend and I were looking for an authentic meal and boy did this place deliver! Excellent…read morequality and portions. Ambiance was relaxing and only one other couple was in at that time. Service was good with explanations of dishes that we were unfamiliar with. A sublime visit and we'll be going again

Where can a girl find good food in Ottawa? Stayed at hotel near the airport and finding proper…read morefood is somewhat difficult. Found this place on Yelp and a good star rating and I was happy with the results. It's located at a large strip mall quite a ways away in Barrhaven - hence the name. Grabbed takeout at 8:15pm and it was good. Got 2 orders of spring rolls which were still very crispy when we got back from the 20 min drive. A little on the greasy side but they had fried it up fresh. The house special combo had shrimp, beef, pork and chicken - a decent amount of protein and tasty. A somewhat small restaurant but still had a few tables of patrons at that time. The staff were nice. Plenty of parking.

It was Thursday night and after making breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week, I was ready for a…read morebreak. I took my children to McDonalds...which I loathe (minus their smarties mcflurry). While parking, I searched the strip mall to find a spot for me to order food. Barrhaven Vietnamese Restaurant popped out among all the other chains. I called in an order for pickup. When I arrived the place was moderately busy, but i was greeted immediately. The restaurant itself is very cute and cozy. I will definitely be back for lunch or dinner. As we were walking out, my children noticed someone eating pho and even requested we come back. I ordered the Vermecelli with chicken and I am so grateful I did. There was so much chicken and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Even the salad was green and fresh, along with cucumber that had been cut into tiny strips. It also came with two fried spring rolls. I prefer regular spring rolls, but they were delicious, very crispy and flakey. I prefer my vermecelli completely mixed, so I added the dressing, shut the takeout box, and shook it up. This made it easier to have noodles, greens, and chicken with every bite. I was too hungry to think to take a photo, but will add some on future visits. Definitely recommend and will absolutely be back!

Spacious and delicious Vietnamese restaurant for grilled meats and soups. Ordered the grilled pork…read moreand spring roll vermicelli, spring rolls appetizer and chicken and pork broken rice. Both of the entrees were nicely prepared and had huge portions. The vermicelli also came with two spring rolls! The appetizer spring roll comes with 3 pieces. Friendly staff and would visit again to try their soup noodles and specials.

So good! I ordered the bbq pork & spring roll vermicelli and it was the best I've had in Ottawa so…read morefar. Will definitely go back and try some other dishes.

Their chicken pho bowl is so yummy! There portion sizes are very big and it's always my favorite…read morefrom this franchise. The service is 10/10 because the owner is super friendly every time you speak with him. It's been a couple years since I've been inside because of Covid, but the service to deliver outside of their door is great!

Only have a few menu items, but they are done right. We got the pho and the beef and broccoli and…read morewould recommend. Don't forget to add the fresh rolls! Came with a very nice peanut sauce. Staff is super friendly. Would bend over backwards for you. Call ahead for take out. There is no dine-in option, although there is a table outside for 2 (needed cleaning when I was there so if you plan on using the table, ask for it to be cleaned when you order) Took about 40min for my older to be ready.

Not much special. I miss the three color steam egg . I just realize someone else bought the…read morebusiness

The service was quick and friendly. The dining area is comfortable and clean with nice decor…read more We had the spring rolls, bun Bo hue, and the broken rice with beef and pork. The spring rolls were nice and crisp and well filled. The bun Bo hue was huge. The broth had a nice kick to it and the vegetable garnish was nice and fresh. The broken rice was excellent. Both meats, the pickled vegetables, and the rice were excellent.

We came on a weeknight around 8:30pm and were seated quickly. Service was very quick and friendly…read more We got the Bo Tai Chanh ($14) which is a Vietnamese beef carpaccio, with onions, herbs, peanuts, lime juice and a dipping sauce that probably has fish sauce and soy sauce in it. It was delicious and the portion was pretty generous; you get a lot of beef! I got the Bun Bo Hue ($14) which is a spicy beef noodle soup with lemongrass. The broth was tasty and so flavourful! The portion was pretty substantial too. My boyfriend got the Bun Rieu ($14) which is a crab/tomato/pork broth based noodle soup. I had a taste of the soup and it was also really good! I especially loved that they give you a full variety of herbs to add to the soup noodles, which not all Vietnamese restaurants do these days. Too bad this location is far from me, but I would definitely come back for more!

On our quest to find our favorite Vietnamese restaurant, we stumbled across this little gem…read more While not a large seating area, every table was taken and people waited to sit and eat. We were lucky in our timing and managed to sit as we arrived. We always order spring rolls and rice wraps no matter where we go, and these were good. Our table enjoyed a variety of soups from a basic chicken and egg noodle to rare beef rice noodle and two special soups, one based on a traditional broth and the other Tom Yum. The traditional broth was good, flavorful and fragrant. The Tom Yum had just the right amount of heat, but was too much of a good thing for me to really enjoy it fully. The portions were good, quick and delicious. Definitely would visit again!

We were so excited to see a resturant open late where we could order Vietnamese food. What a…read moredisappointment!. They got our order wrong and the pho soup was bland with zero flavour. Tasted like oil water and it was only luke warm at best. The spring rolls were cold! Took a bite and the inside was right out of the fridge cold. I gave them 1 star as the guy who took our order was nice. I couldn't let them know how bad it was as they were closed not long after. Blah!

Closer to 4.5 stars…read more Another local Vietnamese restaurant located in Nepean, Ontario, West of Ottawa. The restaurant offers sushi and Korean dishes too. Not far from Costco and nestled amongst the stores near the Cineplex Barhaven, this is a real affordable choice with quick service. The meals were delicious and savory! $-$$. No reservations, Mall parking

By far the best pho EVER!…read more We LOVE this place! Eat in or pick up, this family penned and operated genuine Pho experience is simply amazing. They offer a variety of broths from vegan to chicken to beef based. They have great options and their food tastes magnificent- great portion sizes too! Definitely great bang for your buck here!

Most Vietnamese food lovers would be found within a two block radius of each other on Somerset and…read moreit's delicious reputation for Pho. Definitely worth the drive to St. Joseph Blvd, is Pho Truc Lien. Tucked away in a bungalow across from Place D'Orleans Shopping Center, this restaurant has ample seating with friendly staff. We arrived around 5pm on a Thursday night and were able to pick wherever we wanted to sit. The tables are large, which is key since you receive quite the spread as you would other Pho places. We started with Vegetarian Spring Rolls, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee, along with the standard tea served at most Pho restaurants. The rolls were piping hot, and came with a tart dipping sauce...sorry, I didn't catch the name!. Once they cooled down enough to eat, they were nice and crispy on the outside, without being greasy. On it's own, the dipping sauce is funky tasting, but I can see how it compliments the rolls when eaten together. I have spring rolls every chance I get, and these were by far the freshest tasting. The iced coffee was made with sweetened condensed milk, which is a nice change from cream and sugar. There was no sugary kick, but instead, balanced out the bitter taste coffee can leave. If you are a Pho lover, you know attempting the medium and large sizes is a crazy idea. My date (6'2 and 220Lbs) forgot how much you get, and ordered a medium....needless to say, there were left overs! His contained rare beef, brisket, chicken, and meatballs...yeah, you wont leave hungry!. I opted for a small rare beef regular. No funky tastes, very tasty broth. Came with the usual mountain of crispy bean sprouts/lime/mint plate. I drowned my soup with bean sprouts and a dash of hot sauce, and attempted the chop sticks. YUM!! While finishing up, a couple sat down across from us, and I overheard the guy mention that it was a well kept secret...he was right!. The service was quick and like I said before, very friendly with a smile and warm goodbye. The bill came to $25 for the drinks, appetizer, and main meal for two people. Worth the try, especially if you want a quieter Pho experience...no neon lights!! haha