Staff were very friendly. We ordered spring rolls and the chicken vermicelli plate. The chicken vermicelli plate had large portions and it tasted good. In the future I think we will just split that plate between us. The spring rolls were not so good. It had a lot of lettuce, less than expected noodles, and very little shrimp and pork. I wouldn't get the spring rolls again. Overall a decent spot. Just heads up that it's cash or debit only. read more

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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---May 2025--- Tried it again and same as last time - the bun rieu is much saltier than the Victoria branch. The vermicelli is gigantic but I find the nuoc cham and the lemon grass flavors quite bland. Their fried squid used to look like they cut it from fresh but now it looks like the frozen types. Did not have enough garlic buttery flavor and now they added some lemon pepper sauce that was 90% black pepper. read more

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I used to go to their original location on Victoria Drive once in a while. I really liked it, but it was always busy and it wasn't close to where I live. This new location is quite close to my place, I can actually walk there. I've only ordered takeout here, the lemongrass chicken on rice, it was pretty good. The service was pretty good even though they forgot to put my order in on my first visit. The restaurant itself is a decent size. Parking is not gonna be great being close to Metrotown but you can find some pay street parking in the side streets and on KIngsway at certain times........... read more

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I feel as if the other location is slightly more flavourful; the shrimp on my skewer for whatever reason was both cooked nicely, or very overcooked which I was slightly confused by. Otherwise, still edible and very negligible. Keep in mind this location is cash only. read more

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I went here again some time last month. We ordered #23 Bun Rieu (crab noodle $18.95) and #7 House Special ($17.95). Bun Rieu was good. Noodles were nicely cooked. House special was alright it was rather salty. We both wanted to finish our food, but the soup was pretty greasy. Noodle for house special didn't taste too good. Every time we sipped some soup it felt oily. Staff was nice to explain we can opt out beef oil for our food. I didn't find anything memorable about their food. Staff were nice and helpful though. read more

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So one weekend I was shopping with the fam and it was time for a lunch break. After a long drawn out yelling match and "discussion", we settled for this fairly new location of Hoang Yen. We did have to wait a bit for a table, it was quite busy. As we were seated menus were quickly handed to us and utensils were quickly placed in one bunch on the table. After a quick look we made our choices and ordered. Food came at acceptable time frame. Unfortunately the family dug into everything before I could even bring out my phone to take a pic. I will say this, the pho for all of us was good. And I didn't experience my usual "dry" mouth like I usually do because of the amount of msg in the food. The only thing that was strange to me was the mushiness of the deep fried roll. read more

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Second location recently opened in Burnaby and we dropped by around 5pm to avoid crowds. There was no lineup and staff seated us right away. Service was quite efficient and 5 stars for friendly smile and greet. For future visits, I would likely stay true to their pho specialty and order variations of pho noodles with soup. I found their pho menu items on par as original location but other items were a "miss" for my first visit. The crab soup was too salty and lacking of "content" with not much hints of crab flavors; moreover, the chicken skewers and the vermicelli dishes were a bit dry. The coffee was also off at the time of our visit, lacking in aroma m, made evident from not seeing much coffee grind powder in the the drip filter. It was disappointing as I recall their original Victoria location had pretty good drip coffee. Ambiance here is considerably more modern, equipped with large screen TV though the place is not spacious. Most tables are quite close together and prob not the best place for intimate date or client talk. Overall, they are a fine option to satisfy Pho cravings in the Metrotown neighborhood. I would still consider visiting again for friendly service and easy parking when I want a warm bowl of Pho! Bonus: Covered parkade available for 2 hours of free parking. Also, it's not far from bus stops and Metrotown station. Credit cards not accepted but debit cards are accepted. read more

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen - Chicken skewer - Vietnamese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I finally had a chance to visit one of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in the Lower Mainland. I believe they are famous for pho and other traditional Vietnamese dishes. So, we ordered seafood pho, deep-fried spring rolls, shrimp salad rolls, and lemongrass chicken and pork chop served with rice. The shrimp salad roll was just okay, and the deep-fried spring roll had a lot of minced pork filling. I think there were more ingredients in the filling; however, my impression was that the minced pork dominated.The spring roll sheet was a tad overcooked; it was too crispy and hard. The pho's soup had a lot of flavor; I recommend ordering pho at this place. The lemongrass chicken was good, but I prefer the pork to be sliced a bit thicker. The chicken had a stronger flavor compared to the pork, which was a tad dry. Overall, I think this place specializes in pho. The restaurant is very popular, and there is a big lineup after 6 PM. I will revisit this place when I feel like trying a different flavor of pho. read more

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The long waits are worth it! This new pho joint offers unique selections like crab meat pho (second picture) which is definitely something to try if you've never had it. The interior has also been upgraded with new fixtures and seating. I will say the broth here is a bit saltier for me, but could be what you are looking for if you don't mind! read more

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this is the first visit to bun cha ca hoang yen's burnaby location, situated by kingsway and nelson. conveniently, parking is available both on the street and in their garage. we were a party of three, arriving shortly after 2:00 pm on a friday. upon entering, we were seated in the back, past a noticeable fan that kept the area cool. the ambiance is casual and inviting, well-suited for family meals. the interior features hoang yen's name in striking red lettering on the wall, surrounded by colourful rice paddy hats, each depicting scenes from vietnam. this adds a unique cultural touch to the dining experience. i opted for their three bean drink, a traditional vietnamese dessert drink. this consists of three distinct layers of ingredients: sweetened red beans, mung beans, and pandan jelly. the drink is topped with a generous amount of crushed ice and finished with either coconut or evaporated milk. this blend of textures and flavours creates a refreshing and substantial dessert, particularly enjoyable in warm weather. typically, my go-to dish is their namesake, bun cha ca (a fish cake noodle soup), but this time i decided to share the grilled prawns and chicken with vermicelli. the dish was beautifully garnished with fresh mint, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices, and crushed peanuts. i appreciated that they provided a syrup dispenser of nuoc mam (a flavourful fish sauce that adds umami richness to the dish) on the table. this was alongside the usual condiments like hoisin sauce, chili oil, and sriracha. while the dish was visually appealing, the grilled chicken and prawns were slightly disappointing as they tasted a bit dry. it seemed like they might have been pre-cooked and then quickly seared before serving, which affected their juiciness and flavour. the spring rolls were only okay. service was efficient, albeit a bit challenging at times due to the floor plan. when seated in the back, it can be a blind spot for servers, making it harder to get their attention. despite this, the staff was responsive when we did manage to flag them down. note: similar to their vancouver location, this restaurant accepts cash and debit card only. overall, the visit to bun cha ca hoang yen was pleasant. the restaurant's atmosphere, the unique decor, and the refreshing three bean drink were highlights. however, there is room for improvement in the quality of the grilled dishes. given the efficient service and inviting ambiance, it remains a good choice for a family meal or casual dining experience. i look forward to trying their signature bun cha ca on my next visit. read more

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Hoàng Yến is back... and this time, in Burnaby! In celebration of its grand opening, everything is 15% off for the next week. If you can brave the cold in line, then do give it a try. My pick is their specialty Bún Riêu ($17.95), which arguably put them on the map. It is loaded with crab paste and egg slurry, tofu puffs, slices of Vietnamese pork ham and pork leg, shrimp, and tomatoes. The broth is like a warm hug - so rich and flavourful, yet not heavy. While the bowl looks big, I think it could've done with more noodles. Definitely combo up with either the salad roll (Gỏi Cuốn Tôm) or spring roll (Chả Giò) for an additional $5! Between the two, I do like the salad roll more as it's light and refreshing to balance out the pho. Another popular pho which I recommend is the Bún Chả Cá Đặc Biệt ($17.95) because the special fish cake is divine. You can even order that and add the crab as a topping for an additional fee. Unlike Hoàng Yến's sister location on Victoria Dr, this location is a lot smaller so the passageways can get quite congested. The foot traffic was non-stop for its grand opening week and we probably waited about 45 minutes to be seated. I was surprised to see the seating for certain tables, with one individual sat at a four person table and the two of us also initially being sat at one. That said, the service was still great, particularly from the owner's daughter who apologized for the wait and was very personable - even thanking us by name on our way out. read more

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Always heard good things about the OG spot but never went but now the new one is 2 min from my house! It's as good as everyone said!! The bun rieu, deep fried squid & flavour of the lemongrass chicken was ON POINT! Very impressed. Long line since they just opened & people are coming for the promo. It was quite cold inside & I asked the owner if they can close the door at least halfway & they were super nice about it! Lost one star because we told them no nuts like 3x and they still brought out our food with nuts & we had to send it back! The waitress was apologetic about it & I do understand they're really busy with opening recently :) read more

Went 5 days after their grand opening around lunch time. Waited about 25mins for 4pple. Its 15% for the first 2 weeks of grand opening so hit them up! Its a bit small inside, but glad to have them open up another location in Burnaby (1st location is on Victoria Drive and 35th Ave). Staff were very nice and efficient. Food was as usual. read more

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we came to try on weekend, wait more than 1 hour ,lineup outside, but because its famours and we haven't try yet, and also there are 15% off for first 2 weeks, so thats why we decide just wait, each noodle soup is $16.95. more expencive than other pho, but more noodles and meet inside,I heard other customers from another table said its too much noodles. i wish if there has small size will be better for the lady. And we ordered fish soup and house special beef pho noodle, The taste was mediocre, nothing special, and the spring roll was mediocre too. No surprises. read more

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I'll start with the pros.. the portion is quite generous. And I liked that I got a few mint leaves. The cons. The booth we got seated with wasn't cleaned properly as there was still food on the table and seats. The chilli oil was missing a lid and stayed opened the whole time we were there. I got lemon grass chicken with shrimp skewers with vermicelli. The chicken was very salty which is why I avoided their soup since I been to their Victoria drive location in Vancouver and could not believe how much msg they put in. The vermicelli was the clumpiest driest I've ever had and it was cold when I received it. There was nothing special as I'm already not a fan of the place but family wanted to try it. They said the fish cake vermicelli was just okay. Then to add with placing all the customers so close to each other even when they're don't busy, seeing all the butts coming at you went they're trying to seat themselves and glazing over all the chopsticks on your table is off putting. If you like overly salty food and enjoy claustrophobia this is the place for you. read more

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