Pho is the perfect food for a cool, drizzly afternoon. And 24 Train offers up a respectable version in a funky yet comfortable setting. What stood out for me were the noodles - they were very (pleasantly) firm when the bowl arrived at the table, and I enjoyed their texture at every stage as they gradually softened in the steaming broth. The broth itself was lightly flavourful, the accompanying bean sprouts and basil were fresh, and the thinly sliced beef was reasonably tender. Another standout feature of this place was the cheerful, efficient service throughout. read more

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I was in Vancouver for a few days and on a cold wet day noodle soup sounded delicious. This restaurant is warm and welcoming and nicely decorated. I was so happy to find on the menu that they had a chicken noodle dish and curry soup. I had had this at a Cambodian restaurant in Long Beach many years ago and had not seen it since. It did not disappoint at all and I was so happy to enjoy it! read more

24 Train Express - Fresh rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We were looking for a dinner spot that was walking distance from our hotel and wanted to try out the Vietnamese food scene in Vancouver. That's when I found 24 Train Express, which fit the bill. It has a mix of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine, the latter of which I haven't had a whole lot of experience with. To start, we had the cha gio. Since we just wanted to try it, we just got one roll and I'm glad because one roll here is actually the size of about 2.5 regular rolls. It was a little oily but well made with lots of filling, and it was crispy. For my main, I had the pho sate - specifically well-done beef with beef balls in a lemongrass broth. I really enjoyed it, even though it was well done beef (couldn't do rare since I'm pregnant) and I loved the broth. Hubby had the chicken thighs over "fried rice". I say "fried rice" because it was really just white rice with some sauce poured over it. The chicken was also dry, and it should be hard to overcook chicken thighs. But it didn't taste fresh. It tasted like they reheated it. He said the veggies it came with were also not fresh. Maybe he just ordered the wrong thing since this is a Noodle House, after all. I would still give this place four stars, based off my meal and the cha gio. There were other menu items I would have liked to try if I had the stomach space. But it seems like the more popular options here are the noodles. read more

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I was deciding between the Beef Stew or the Beef Curry. I decided on the Curry because I was craving that thick, rich, creamy aromatic texture that is known with Curry. On the contrary a stew is known to be more watery, right? Well....the Curry was exactly what I would expect a Stew to be. Watery with potatoes....hmmmm? (see pic.) Also, the chunks of beef had excess fat that hadn't been trimmed. I doubt many people enjoy big lumps of cow fat in their mouths. Maybe trim those? The spices were nice and steamed rice tasted....well like rice that's been steamed. The Prawn Skewer was a bit disappointing. It wasn't grilled it was pan fried....big difference, and for the price the prawns were tiny and what it seemed was they tried to make up for it with veggies (see pic.) Yeah...not really feeling any particular way about this experience, which I guess kinda says it all. read more

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Excellent vermicelli with shrimp and spring rolls. Service was good and tables were cozy.

The first time I was here was 2020 during the covid lockdown. My roommate and I got takeout, and I don't even remember exactly what I ordered but I remember liking it. I was nearby recently and needed dinner so I thought I'd try visiting them again, this time to dine in. I got the veggies and tofu curry on rice. Very good comfort food, flavourful but not overwhelmingly hot, and not oily, making it easy on the palate and the stomach. The portion size was perfect, with a good serving of tofu and lots of vegetables both in the curry and in the salad. I also had the "3 kinds of bean w/ coconut milk and ice". It's under the "drinks" section of the menu but theirs was more of a frozen dessert than a drink since the ice was a little coarse to drink through a straw. It was tasty though, with lots of the toppings. The beans were very filling. They were fairly busy but the food came out pretty quickly. The service here was a step above the hands-off service style that's typical of pho joints. The waitress checked in on me after I got my food to make sure everything was okay, and the whole staff team was really sweet. I think the decoration in the restaurant is fun, it's a little eclectic but not "loud". I would recommend this place over most other "express" Vietnamese restaurants for the experience all-around. read more

24 Train Express - Veggies & Tofu Curry, 3 Kinds of Bean w/ Coconut Milk & Ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came here to try their veggie pho and saw that they had a satay coconut version ($15 plus tax; regular veggie pho is $14 plus tax) that's made with peanut butter and coconut milk. My soup came out in about 5 minutes. The portion was solid, with plenty of veggies (broccoli, green cabbage, a few slices of carrots, onions), some triangularly cut firm tofu, and a decent portion of noodles. The broth is what makes or breaks a pho, and this was a nicely spiced, rich satay broth. It was on the sweeter side for a satay pho, which could've been dialed down a bit, but was very flavourful and satisfying nonetheless. Friendly, competent service, and a pleasant enough environment. Worth trying out if you're in this part of downtown. read more

24 Train Express - Satay coconut veggie pho (vegan) - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place gave me mom-and-pop vibes :) I was in LOVE with my grilled pork vermicelli bowl! Here's what I liked about it: 1) for $12CAD, this is a plentiful amount. I had enough for leftovers for lunch the next day. 2) their spring roll was thiccc and so flavorful and crispy 3) loved how thinly sliced their grilled pork was - actually gave it a good eating feel because it wasn't hard to chew (lol s/o to my efficient easy eating people) Service was fast and the lady that helped us was patient with our large group which we appreciated (yes we had 12 people!). ***They only take cash or debit*** read more

24 Train Express - a plate of food on a table - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place has been around for a while but I tend to shy away from places that don't have a website/menu readily available. After a bunch of googling, I decided to try their peanut satay pho. This place is tucked between busy Granville St. and on the brink of Yaletown. I ordered take out and by the time I walked home, it was still hot. HUGE portions full of veg, noodles, and a spicy peanut broth. It was delicious and very comforting. Tons of flavors and the broth was excellent. I will definately try this place again! read more

So yummy! The service is great and the food is always 10/10 :-) You can also take a candy when you leave which is nice read more

24 Train Express - Veggie spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Good and solid place for Vietnamese-Cambodian food downtown! Service is fast and friendly. Portions are good. read more

24 Train Express - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I don't know why all the comments for this place are so old, so I though I would just post a recent review. I had the large Chicken Pho and it was delicious. The extra large looked enormous. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was that it was a bit crowded and the interior could use a bit of an update. If you don't care about the ambiance, and more about the food, then this place is for you. The wait staff was super nice and attentive. read more

Food is delicious. Service is always friendly and fast. My favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Vancouver!

This place is nearby but I never go here since I usually go to the pho place at Robson or across t&t. Met one of the kid's friends family who trek all the way from Tinseltown to here despite the rain. They told me they go here just for the satay soup pho and eggroll and I'm so glad I met them cause let me tell you, their satay pho is the best. We go here instead of other places now and usually get the satay soup pho, normal pho and the eggroll. Flavor is stronger and they give way more meats in their pho compared to other pho place downtown. Eggroll is super crispy ( and oily but I just press them in napkin before eating) and one of my favorite now. Stuffed chicken wing a bit of a disappointment so won't get it again next time but I have good expectations of their other dishes. For now though, my usual is good enough for me :). read more

I have no idea what this place is actually called. The name on their main door doesn't match their window which doesn't match their sandwich board which is different from their menu and not the same as their chopsticks. Anyway you can find this place just off the Granville strip and down the street from the Penthouse. Was here for lunch yesterday and ordered the grilled beef, spring roll, and marinated pork with vermicelli. It all tasted delicious, every last bit of it. There's not too many South East Asian cuisine in this general area so it's definitely recommended by me. Only downside is that it seems very stuffy and warm inside. They do have outdoor seating but the tables weren't clean when I got there and there was a little piece of broccoli on my tea cup. So 4 stars overall. read more

24 Train Express - Grilled beef, spring roll, and marinated pork with vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was looking for decent pho in the downtown core and this did the trick. I love that they still use some of the decorations from the old burger joint, and that they put up a bunch of neon signs (you aren't a legit pho place if you aren't rocking some neon signs). The service is pretty decent - my spring rolls took a long time to come - we were half-way through our noodles by the time they arrived. The pho is good, the broth has a good flavour without looking murky. The satay soup noodles are pretty spicy! My mouth was on fire but it was delicious regardless. I think they went a bit light on the tripe. The prices are decent for noodles (maybe a dollar more than what you'd find outside of downtown), but the spring rolls I felt were a bit pricy for their quality. The place had a decent flow of people while we were there, several getting take-out and we even bumped into some friends there! I'd certainly come back if I have another pho craving. Note: cash only! read more

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Super friendly family own Vietnamese food Food that i tried and liked Coconut spice pho Lemon grass rice Chicken vermicelli Special spring rolls read more

This little diner is supposed to serve Vietnamese and Cambodian (khmer) cuisine. Having just travelled Cambodia and Vietnam extensively - I'm guessing this is run by Vietnamese folks who lived in Phnom Penh for a bit and decided to put a couple of Vietnamese interpretations of Cambodian food on the menu. Amok is a classic khmer dish but the people here have no idea what it is. And the Cambodian dishes are super spicy - which is nothing like in Cambodia. Overall the food was pretty decent but definitely in that average range for this type of cuisine and price. I'm hoping they bring up their game because I'd love to have a close place to go a get some decently priced authentic food. BTW, the last 2 places in this location went bankrupt in the past 3 years so we'll see how it goes.. read more

24 Train Express - Store front - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had lunch, and enjoyed it. There were tables to sit at outside due to pandemic. Food was good, staff was pleasant and helpful. A wide variety of food to choose from, something for everyone. I will be returning again to enjoy another meal. read more

I just love this place! The pho & lemongrass chicken skewers are unreal. Service is always great too. Just excellent. read more

CHECK YOUR CHANGE. THEY SHORT CHANGE EVERY SINGLE TIME! Cash only place. No jokes. I've been to 24 Train Express a few times because its close to my work place. First two times, I ordered noodles and noticed that they shorted me a dollar or so. Last week, I visited this place again and ordered a small bowl of noodles at $7 ($7.35 with tax). I gave a $10 bill and was given $1.10 change back.......AGAIN. I had enough of being short changed and went in to ask the male cashier to do his math again. I asked him how much the noodle was...he said $7.35 and had him confirm I paid $10 and that he gave me $1.10 in change. He repeated that 4 times and still insisted I was the crazy one. I gave up finally after the fifth time when I realized I had to return to work. I basically paid $10 for a small bowl of $7 mediocre viet noodles. I would have gladly tipped the amount, but something about being short changed makes it seem very unjust. read more

I am giving this restaurant 3.5 stars which in my opinion means good nothing spectacular I did habe a negative experience here with the staff. This place is very close to my work so I usually come here for late night pho before a shift. They close at 11 and one night I came here at 10 and they basically told me to leave. They said were closing soon. An HOUR early ??? That is a joke. Anyways I stopped comming here for a while but today was craving pho so I came. All I've ever ordered here is rice noodle soup so I can't really offer a review on the meat which is very important to me at pho places however next time I come I will. I can say that I LOVE there spring rolls. They are rich, crispy and the meat inside them seems clean nd cooked well so next time I am going to try there beef ball noodle soup. UPDATE** I tried there wonton soup with rice noodles and the broth was super watery and the wontons were baby sized :( read more

24 Train Express - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It's such a great feeling to be able to crawl out of bed and walk across the street for a mad pho craving! The pho is decent...more of a gingery taste than most pho broth but still good. And you can't go wrong with the spring rolls. Not overly greasy and fried crispy right. As with most fine Asian establishments, it's cash only! I found this out the hard way and even though I was a few quarters short of my bill they told me not to worry about it. Great service and with a smile, too! read more

Disappointing :( I had the brisket and beef balls pho and the soup was so salty that it was inedible. I'm not sure if it was because we came here at 10:30pm (30 mins before they closed) and the soup has been steeping all day or I caught the bottom of the barrel... but I made it through maybe half of it before I gave up, downed a glass of water and went to another place to satisfy our hunger. read more

I'm giving three stars for the pho and one extra star for the fact that this place is: - the only decent cheap pho option in the culinarily clueless cesspool that is Yaletown - basically across the street from my apartment, which means that I can fall out of my building with a hangover and land in pho. The prices are good ($7-10) depending on the size, the portions are pretty generous, and they never try to charge me when I ask for extra beef balls because I'm a pig. The broth is pretty bland but beggars can't be choosers in Yaletown. I've gotten pho to go three times from here and, while it's nothing to rave about, it certainly isn't anything to complain about, either. And bless 24 Train simply for taking over the space previously occupied by the inexplicably creepy Ace Burger Bar. What was up with that place? Service is perfunctory/efficient, but friendly. Cash only. read more

The most impolite and rude waiter ever... I dropped in asking for take-out, he waiter replied impatiently on menu and price... Given the terrible taste of the food, I really don't understand why there r so many people coming during lunch time. Because of the price? There are way more better choices in downtown than this place full of Mr.Impatient.. Like I said before, don't spread anger at ur customers just because yo have a pathetic job and pathetic life. You are always welcome to work as a doctor if you are capable to so do. Again, treat ur customers with respect and don't behave like an a**hole... read more

Decent pho however charging 1$ for hot sauce is ridiculous. I have never been to a place that does that it really puts you off as a customer. I will most likely not go back because of this. read more

Pretty decent pho. Came here for lunch and you have 3 options for pho - M, L or XL. Large was approx $8.75. I had the one with everything in it. The tripe was nicely slice into thin strips. The tendon was nice and soft. The broth and noodles were decent too. So far, best place in downtown. Only thing you need to watch out for - a cash only establishment. read more

24 Train Express - Lrg Pho with rare steak, brisket, tripe and tendon. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We come here based on convenience. The beef pho broth is too sweet and the beef stew even sweeter. Broth lacks depth of flavor vs other pho places. Skimpy on the meat all round (soups, salad rolls, wontons...). Staff are nice though! I like their patio in the Summer. read more

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I really wanted to like 24 Train Express since it was so close to my office, but I was so disappointed with my #5 Pho (the norm - rare beef & beef ball) selection. Let me start by saying that I'm not a big meat eater. When I get any size pho I would always give away some of my meat to whomever I'm with. So given that said, I'm actually usually pretty lenient with places that don't give as much meat as the usual pho restaurants on Kingsway. But 24 Train Express really tops any place I've been to in the amount of meat you're given in a bowl of pho. I got exactly 5 pieces of rare beef and 5 pieces of beef ball in a Large pho. Halfway done my noodles the meat was already all gone. Also, I noticed that the soup for the pho was very very clear, which indicated to me that it wasn't the beef bone stock soup that usually takes hours to make being used for their pho. Although this may be the closest pho restaurant to my office, I think i'll still rather trek up to Joyeaux Cafe & Restaurant near Pacific Centre for my pho cravings next time. read more

Maybe I was starving, but this food was really good. I can't speak to the authenticity as I don't consider myself an expert in Vietnamese food and we were able to order our food in Cantonese...so... I love me a 24 hour restaurant and this one hit the spot. They have high chairs available too. read more

Looking for a really good pho place in Vancouver? 24 Train Express is the place. Consistent quality and affordable prices. This was the first place I went to after the restaurants opened up again and it was worth it!!! read more

Just after sushi, I feel that pho can be found on every street in Vancouver. Rarely do you have to try hard to find a Pho place. This one is an interesting choice as this is a Cambodian/Vietnamese pho place, so you get a couple changes on the regular pho menu. I frequent this place mainly as it is just steps away from my sister's and well, when you want a cheap meal it's either pho or sushi. Came here on a Monday tuesday afternoon with my family for a late lunch. We ordered the pho ga, the satay pho with beef balls and rare beef and one of the rice noodle bowls (marinated pork, grilled beef and a spring roll). This place is quick and cheap and the food more or less reflects that. The broth is flavourful but it's not the best pho I've had. The satay flavouring adds a nice touch, and something that i like that this place does that not too many pho places do is they add some fried onions to the broth. Portion size is varied (three sizes) and the overall meat to noodle to broth ratio is generous i feel. The pho ga is good...again, not the most flavourful but not disappointing either. Word of note: My mom fell after one of the chair legs snapped. They comp'd the meal for us which was nice of them but careful. Rarity that this would happen but still, just be mindful! read more

Went there for a quick lunch and not sure how busy they'd be at 1:00. It was packed and I changed my mind about getting a table and took my pho to go. I asked what was on the vegetarian pho and it was pretty basic so I opted for the seafood. I got my order within 10 mins. I'll say the soup was not very tasty but I was pleasantly surprises with the toppings. They even had assorted veg on it. For sure I'll go back again because it's close to home and the ingredients were fresh. read more

The food was good. Large portions and tasty. Great for comfort food. The location isn't ideal so it isn't the busiest. The restaurant is very causal. The service was very poor. read more

24 Train Express - Large pho vien. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The food is pretty good, unfortunately we were told to take our food to go when it was 10:15 and they were open until 11 pm. I found that a bit odd. The pork spring rolls were quite good. read more

Greetings, fellow foodie Instagrammers. It's Thursday evening a week after opening, and 24 Train Express is packed! The value proposition of dinner in downtown for $7 is undeniable. The people have spoken, loud and clear. And they have unanimously vetoed ACE Burger (the previous tenant) in favour of lemongrass chicken and spring rolls. It's a privilege to dine under pink walls and rainbow neon lights on the indoors. For those days when you are too tired to cook, and want decent pho, all aboard the 24 Train Express! read more

24 Train Express - #9 Large. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is hands down the WORST TASTING Vietnamese food I've EVER tasted. I ordered a chicken and rice plate with spring rolls. the chicken tasted as if it was days old and microwaved. the spring rolls tasted so awful that I could not finish one bite. These people do not care. Do yourself a favour and skip this place, it does not deserve any business. read more

Cheap, reliable, delicious and convenient. Great comfort pho joint with plenty of options to choose from on the menu. I come here often and have tried only a few of the different dishes. It's my go to joint in the area and am glad it's so close by. Service is fast and what you would expect from this kind of restaurant. read more

Stopped in after a cold day on the town and this place hit the spot. Two of us had the basic pho, two others had noodle soup with chicken and we all thought it was great. Service was prompt and no-nonsense. The 80's music kept the ambiance light and fun. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Note: cash-only. read more