Vietnamese noodle dishes that will truly satisfy your hunger! As a culinary tourist visiting the diverse Vietnamese cuisine of Vancouver, trying out Cafe Xu Hue at Kingsway was definitely worth my time! It is not exactly a fancy place with basic interior, but for the low cost ($$) and huge portions of authentic cuisine, it is highly recommended! read more

It's my second time visiting Cafe Xu Hue. I like the Asian homey atmosphere of the place a lot. There aren't a lot of items on the menu. Staff were helpful and came to explained the menu to me. This place is pretty popular and is always full during lunch hours. They made their own noodles, which were at a good level of chewiness and thickness/size. Like most pho places, Cafe Xu Hue provided a separate plate of herbs and garnishes for our noodles. In addition to fresh bean sprouts, chilli and Thai basil, there's also shredded banana blossom, which is pretty uncommon. The banana blossom gave a special texture and flavor to the broth! We tried BUN BO HUE DAC BIET 順化豬手粉 Spicy rice noodle with pork & beef in soup without the beef, and BANH CANH CUA BOT LOC 蟹肉湯粉 Spicy tapioca noodle with crab, shrimp & ham. The broth in both noodles was heartwarmingly delicious. The pork blood curds 豬紅 in the BUN BO HUE DAC BIET were very well prepared. The curds were rich without any weird taste. The tapioca noodles in the BANH CANH CUA BOT LOC went very well with the crab broth. We wanted to order the BANH BOT LOC 燒賣餃子 Vietnamese tapioca dumplings with shrimp & pork filling too. We tried it before and loved the chewiness of the tapioca wrapping and the savory taste of the fillings. However, it was sold out. I will return soon to fulfill my tapioca dumpling craving! read more

Waiting time: 3/5 Cleanliness: 2.5/5 ‍Service: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Pricing: 4/5 Overall: This is one of the must visit spots for getting bun bo hue! It's a very small space with around 20 or so seats. We had to wait a little bit for a table but not too long. Like every other mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant, it's not super super clean but it's not filthy dirty. The taste of the bun bo hue makes up for it! It was a massive bowl and it was definitely worth it. And it comes with pork hock! Not very common that restaurants offer that in the BBH in Vancouver. A couple things to consider: - I asked for no cilantro in mine and it seems like they made it less spicy too? My partners was a lot more spicier and redder. - It is cash only. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Vietnamese beef noodle soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

One of the better BBH in the lower mainland. Attentive staff and clean interior. Street parking available and can be very busy. My only two qualms, I was very very thirsty mid meal and had to push through. Also it can get very humid in the cafe. Be warned. read more

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A hole in the wall cafe with a limited menu. The pricing is affordable! I love the chewy texture of the dumplings. This is an item that is not always available at other Vietnamese restaurants. I'll be going back to try out their other items :) read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Dumplings and chicken bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Been awhile since we've been back to Cafe Xu Hue. Their BBH is still one of the best in town. Cash only. Service is meh and they don't have enough chili oil bottles for each table. Our group ordered the bun bo hue dac biet ($18.50), banh canh cua bot loc ($19.50) and pho ga dac biet ($18.50). BBH has good depth, slight kick and variety of meats (pork blood, pork hock, beef slices and homemade pork ball). Chicken pho broth was homey, slightly sweet but chicken was dry. read more

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The soup base is very flavourful and soothing! I loved the special tapioca noodles they make in house. Very nice chewy texture! I also loved the tapioca dumplings! Also chewy and the fillings are nice. Service is good. Cash only! Simple family style restaurant for a good bowl of noodles! Only street parking and the streets are busy! read more

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This is exactly the kind of no-frills, hole-in-the-wall place I'm always looking for! Glad I stumbled across this local gem on a Vancouver visit - seems family-owned and a favorite among locals as there was a line to get in. Limited menu but that makes me think all the items are ones they do well. Definitely the case with the bun bo hue I ordered, which was teeming with flavor (and spices) and very fresh. Note that this is cash only which can be a struggle for international travelers but luckily there is a bank a block down where you can withdraw some cash (for a small fee, of course). They offer free tea which you'll likely need a lot of if you order the bun bo hue - one of the spiciest versions I've tasted. Would definitely come back here the next time I have a chance. read more

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Pho Ga and Bun Bo Hue both tasted very authentic and the broths had a home made flavour. Service was quick! The menu is small but basically has everything you could want. read more

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Delicious bun bo hue and iced coffee. Cash only. On the pricy side but noodles were delicious and came with a good amount of meat. Spice level was perfect. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!! A hidden gem for delicious bun bo hue that will warm you right up! I've taken my Vietnamese extended family here, and everyone loved it and found it authentic in flavour. I often crave their bun bo hue in the colder months. Service is fast, and you can expect a lineup during busy lunch hours - especially on the weekend. But everything moves relatively quickly. This place is cash only. The broth is light, but packed with flavour. The lemongrass really comes through, and I enjoyed eating it with all the vegetables provided. Personally, I have to ask for less spice because I would not be able to handle their regular level. They have sate (spice) on the side if you want to add it at your own pace. I am salivating as I write this review now... I will always be back!! read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Bun bo hue x2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went here back in February after reading some reviews so I was like why not. Small menu with variety here. You can also order drinks from smoothie to coffee. Just an average service, no hello's or thank you's at all. Typical Asian eatery where staff doesn't smile. I ordered #4 Bun Bo Hue ($16.50) it had plentiful of meat. Soup was light not spicy. I found it to be bland somehow. More spices would be better. Noodles were perfectly cooked which was good. I found it too expensive for the food I got. This place was alright. Not too memorable enough for me to go back though. *Cash Only* read more

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Came by to try the pho ga (chicken). Nice light soup, with freshly cooked chicken chunks. Broth was very good. Comes a quail egg too. This place still has the old school charm. Only issue is the pho only comes in 1 size, which is small. Something to keep in mind. read more

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I've been here once before to have their signature Bun Bo Hue but this time I wanted to try something else! Ended up getting the Pho Ga Dac Biet. Came with a lot of chicken!! And an additional quail egg and crispy onions--interesting but welcome additions! Both the Bun Bo Hue and the Pho Ga were too salty for me but the flavours really hit. I don't like that they don't have regular banh pho though--they only have flat rice noodles. Their Pho Ga isn't my favourite but definitely the best Bun Bo Hue I've ever had other than my mom's! haha Service was as you expect from a family-run Vietnamese business. Love that they serve hot tea for free! The space is small and homey, I really like it here. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Pho ga dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Pretty basic comfort viet food though. Got the che and the bbh and they were okay and nothing extra. Cash only place and okay price not expensive nor cheap. The banh bot loc was kind of different from other places though so definitely somethiny you can try at here. Cheers! read more

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I've heard this place has the best Bun Bo Hue in Vancouver. I've never tried Bun Bo Hue so I have nothing to compare to. It is indeed very tasty. I has meatballs, pork blood, and other meats in it. The noodles were a thicker 'bun' than other places. All their items that I tried had chili in it, unlike a lot of other Viet restaurants, so be prepared for a little spice. What I really wanted to try was Banh Bot Loc (Meat Tapioca Dumpings), which I really loved from Hoi An Cafe on Victoria. I was excited because it is really expensive at Hoi An Cafe, and it is cheaper and bigger here at Cafe Xu Hue. I was a little disappointed as it didn't taste the same. It wasn't as savory, it was a lot more chewy, and the sauce wasn't very tangy but mostly just tasted like pure fish sauce. I wish there were more places that serve this dish. The other item I tried was the Banh Canh Cua Bot Loc, which is the crab meat soup. I will compare it to the crab meat soup from Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen. Firstly, there were no floating pieces of crab, and the taste was very mildy seafoody. It had imitation crab meat and meatballs. It wasn't bad, but not as good as the one from Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen. The item was labelled as "Vietnamese Vermicelli," but it was a different noodle. It was the tapioca flour noodle (which I googled after and realized that is what "Banh Canh" meant). They weren't long noodles like on google, but short and thick pieces. It made it hard to eat because it was so thick and chewy. It took so long to eat, that I ended up packing it home because I was eating too slow compare to others. I think it would be more enjoyable to eat slowly at home anyways. Service is very friendly, and it is owned by a family. I would come back but only for the Bun Bo Hue. read more

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Cafe Xu Hue is a little hole in the wall spot that specializes in bun bo hue. Every time I walk by on a weekend, there's a line. You'll find them next door to Ngon Banh Mi & Tea. I've been a few times now. The inside only has 8 tables (with a total of 34 seats). Service is efficient and food comes out quickly. They bring a cup of cold tea when you first sit down. The menu is short with 9 dishes and 9 drinks (aka. my kind of menu). Trip #1 - Banh bot loc (#7) ($6.50) - Vietnamese siu mai dumplings. More like tapioca dumplings. You get 10 pieces; these had a great sticky and bouncy texture. - Bun bo hue dac biet (#4) ($11.75) - spicy Vietnamese vermicelli with sliced pork and beef in soup. Of course, I had to try their BBH. Excellent broth; spicy and aromatic. Loved that you get a variety of meats including pork blood. Trip #2 We dropped in on a late Saturday afternoon (around 3:00pm). - Banh canh cua bot loc (#5) ($11.95) - Vietnamese vermicelli with crab meat in soup. I've never had this dish before but it's unique. They use thick sliced noodles (it had the same texture as the bot loc). The broth is excellent; it slowly grows on you in depth and flavour. Bowl came with a couple pieces of shrimp, crab stick, pork balls, grilled onion and cilantro. - Banh mi dac biet (#2) ($5.00) - bought a banh mi to eat for dinner. This was just okay; nothing particularly memorable about it. Trip #3 We dropped in on a slow, uneventful Tuesday (around 5:30pm). - Herbs - shredded banana blossom, basil, bean sprouts, limes and hot pepper. - Bun bo hue dac biet (#4) ($11.75) - something's changed in the broth since the first time I had their BBH. Less depth and aromatics and more MSG this time around. All the meats were good; sliced beef shank, meatballs (seemed homemade), Vietnamese ham, pork blood and pig's foot. - Pho ga dac biet (#6) ($11.75) - broth was clean and gentle. The wider rice noodles were unexpected but I liked them. Quail egg, decent amount of chicken meat, garlic and cilantro. Not sure if this is better than My Chau's version but it satisfied our bellies. Cash only. Love the small menu but the BBH isn't what it used to be. read more

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We ordered their 1) Bun Bo Hue 7/10 - good, but again not that much flavor. 2) Banh Bot Loc (shrimp/pork dumplings) 8/10 - good! But I wish it has more flavor. Prices were okay for what we get. Their portions are decently big. read more

My parents got some Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup) for takeout yesterday! I liked that the portions were really big, 1 portion was filling enough for 2 people. The broth was really good but make sure to get it spicy for the flavours to come through, my parents got me the mild one and it wasn't as good cause I love spicy. There was lots of beef slices, and pork balls and other toppings and it came with veggie garnishes. Definitely will get it again but spicy next time. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - bun bo hue takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place has the best Bún bò Huế in Vancouver. It's definitely my go to location whenever I want some Bún bò Huế. The only complaint I have is the soup is never hot enough and just slightly warm. Wish they would make the soup more hot before serving. Service is fair decent and could be better. The atmosphere is nothing special just your typical mom and pop pho restaurant. read more

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As you walk through little Saigon, the kingsway area you notice an abundance of vietnamese restaurants / shops / cafes. The one that stands out, is definetly Cafe Xu Hue!! You're guaranteed to notice that this small restaurant is full during lunch and dinner times. It is traditionally my favorite place for bun bo hue in particular. Having been to Vietnam and eating at a lot of other vietnamese restaurants in Vancouver. You'll also notice a lot of locals eat here. I ordered the bun bo hue here and it is the most authentic that I have seen anywhere here. ** The bun bo hue ( spicy beef / pork noodle soup ) was not not overwhelmingly spicy, but such a nice blend of flavor from the beef/pork bones + spice. It was a perfect match here. Traditionally there is pork blood cubes and pork hock in the soup which is present here. However a lot of restaurants here have taken it out of the menu in order to cater to westerners, a shame. Another amazing fact here is that their vermicelli noodle is perfect. It has a good amount of bounce and does not slip off your chopsticks. This is so common with other places that serve this dish that I always order another noodle to avoid the problem, but not here. I also appreciate how there is a dispenser for napkins, chopsticks, spoon, siracha and hoisin sauce are all readily available at the side of the table for you. Of course with your soup comes with raw bean sprouts, lime and thai basil. All in all 11/10. Come for the bun bo hue ( spicy beef/pork noodle soup). Traditional vietnamese restaurant that still sticks to its roots and serves a dish as It is supposed to be. Definetly will be coming back time after time for bun bo hue. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Easy way to experience the most authentic Vietnamese food while watching ice hockey on the TV. Best beef and pork soup in North America! read more

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Café Xu Hue is a place which we have been going for Bún bò Hu in many years, but we never write a review about this place. We have been greedy for NOT sharing this secret place with others, but its popularity is well known by lots of Vietnamese people. Bún bò Hu is a popular spicy Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli with sliced pork and beef. The difference between pho and bun noodles is that pho is flat like fettuccine whereas bun is cylindrical like spaghetti. Bún bò Hu at Café Xu Hue has a lot of ingredients with pork hock, pigs blood, and beef in big portion size. They serve with shredded banana blossom, chili pepper, and bean spout. These add a different dimension to the soup compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. Most restaurants charge extra or don't have shredded banana blossom. Café Xu Hue is very generous and provides it ONLY if you order Bún bò Hu. Café Xu Hue is located on Kingsway near the new T&T Supermarket at Kensington Gardens in East Vancouver. 2226 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 2/5 Meh (very small space and pretty cramped between tables) Price: $20-$30 for two Presentation: 1/5 Parking: Street parking Tips: * has limited menu options * accepts cash only * has a few tables * opens till 7 pm Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Pho Ga Dac Biet- House-Special Chicken Noodle Soup with Quil Egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Cafe Xu Hue is well known for its Bun Bo Hue, and it's pretty good. However, I do not recommend going there for anything other than that. The Bun Bo Hue is good, definitely not out of the world, but good enough to go again if you like it. However, the Banh Mi is truly miserable compared to what a good banh mi should be. A good banh mi starts with good pâté, the banh mi dac biet didn't even taste like it had any at all. The cold cuts were not good, the vegetables were abundant comparatively which overpowered the other flavours in the banh mi. The environment you get here is your typical run down dirty Vietnamese restaurant style that you see far too often. I'm not an advocate for this environment anymore because I'm tired of having to assume that Vietnamese food = low quality. As a Vietnamese person who appreciates good food, I'd appreciate if the Vietnamese community could step up their game in terms of food standards. It's not like our homes are so dirty, why are all the restaurants so bad. Overall, if you like bun bo hue then come here. If you don't, avoid. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Banh Mi Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came on a busy sunday afternoon and waited about 10 minutes before being seated in an extremely small and hole-in-the-wall style restaurant. Their menu is tiny and when I finally ordered, they didnt have any of their steamed dumplings left ): I chose the chicken pho instead and i must say, the bowl was HUGE. Filled with thick chinese-style rice noodles (that were much too soft) rather than the usually pho rice stick in a not too salty but flavourful broth. The bowl of noodles also came with chicken of all sorts including breast meat, thigh meat, gizzards and even a quail egg. They only have one size available so there was way too much for me to finish. They also provide many of the condiments for topping the pho with! Overall, a no frills restaurant with minimal service but tasty and authentic vietnamese eats. Wish they used different noodles thought.. read more

I have bookmarked several Vietnamese restaurants along Kingsway and this place seemed very busy today. They have very simple manu. And as vegetalian, banh canh cua (crab soup) might be only choice but it turned good. On menu, it was written as Vietnamese vermicelli but looked and tasted like thick tapioca noodle. Same thickness of udon and transparent looks. Portion looked small but filled up my stomach later. Beside of vegetables, it has imitation crab cakes, fish balls (looked like homemade), prawns. Deep fried onion was topping. Sweet chili flavored soup was very tasty. I noticed kinda of msg flavor and not sure where it came from. Fried onion? Or soup? Cash Only! read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Banh canh cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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So glad I found this gem. As soon as I walked in to the restaurant I could tell they serve authentic food. Soup was flavourful, tasty and spicy. Love it! read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Good food and taste amazing! Not many selections on the menu but definitely will try them all! - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very tasty bun bo Hue - house special beef rice noodle soup. Great place for this cuisine. Taste even better than a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in Southern California. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The interior and exterior of this Vietnamese restaurant have nothing fancy. When you look at it outside, you can think of a local traditional old style of Vietnamese restaurant. Their menu has limited options, but those dishes are what this restaurant is good at and what they focus on. I love their spicy Vietnamese vermicelli with sliced pork and beef in soup. The Vietnamese siu mai dumplings were very unique that I couldn't find in a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. The skin of the Vietnamese siu mai dumplings were soft and chewy. Their Vietnamese rice noodles with chicken in soup was great as well. The broth was better and different from other Vietnamese restaurants. This is how they differentiate from others in the market. Pricing is average among the Vietnamese restaurants in Lower Mainland. Customer service was okay. Can't expect too much when it comes to a small Vietnamese restaurant. There is no private parking lot. Street parking along Kingsway. read more

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I've never tried Bun Bo Hue before so I can't provide a proper comparison to other pho places. I did, however enjoyed my bowl of Bun Bo Hue noodles here. It's served in a spicy broth with pork knuckles, pork blood and beef slices. I'm usually not a fan of pork blood, but this was good! The service was friendly and it was quite busy even though it was past lunch time, -2:00PM. Cash only. read more

There are so many reviews about this place but you probably already know it's the best Bun Bo Hue in Vancouver. Their menu is very small and they basically only have 2 noodle soup options. Reason being is they make the best BBH so you don't need anything else. Sometimes there's a line up it goes by quickly and you get your food quite quick too so not a big deal. The only downside is it's not the cleanest here but it's normal. The portion of the BBH is very generous, there's lots of meat and noodles inside. Flavour is rich and spicy (but the right amount) . Their dumplings are also really good would def give them a try ! read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Must get : Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's hard to mess up the food when your menu is so limited, if your searching for pho... well you will find it here but the selection is limited, and if your searching for a variety of banh mi there isn't much here either.. but they have it too! What you will find is a place that knows how to do their offerings right, and saying that really your coming here for their main specialty which is the Bun Bo Hue. Don't kid yourselves people, 90% of the people who walk through their doors order this bowl of comforting goodness where they could practically change their name to Bun Bo Hue cause when you talk about this bowl of noodles in Vancouver, this is really the place to go to first and foremost. Walking into this place there is no ambience in here, it is a very odd looking place, a few tables, a front desk with a stand up fridge for the pop, and another fridge that has some mystery items in plastic containers, an old non-flat tv hanging behind the cash register. Your standard simple eating place, sit, eat, pay, get out, it's as simple as that. There's nothing really to enjoy here except the food itself, which is the main star, and saying that.. the real star is the BBH! I've had my bowls in this city due to having a significant other so hooked on it that on any rainy day going on in her mind..... this is like a bolt of sunshine... it's like an easy drug, pumping the morphine into someone.. yes... it takes her pains away.. and I have had some mediocre one's in my time before entering this place! You know your in good hands when most times you come here Vietnamese people come in here, hey... if your own culture is coming here it can't be bad.. can it.. nope.. in this case it is not. The last time I went, it was a little strong on the MSG, as I was left thirsty, so I'm dropping this to a 4.5... I hope to bump this right back up to a 5 on my next go around. You get a nice hot piping bowl presented to you not too long after you order. Floating on top of the soup are globs of red (spicy, yes... ), many mixed meats floating on top like big cruise ships crusing the harbour (from the pig knuckle, thin slices of beef, pork blood, some meat cake) and if you look through the broth good strands of thick rice noodles. Eating this is like a party in your mouth, and even if you can't take the heat you'll keep digging into this bowl of fun! This is how a good BBH is, fulfilling... I think the bowl shrank a little the last time I went, but it's a good portion... until I return next time for more! I haven't tried their other 'pho' servings... and I don't know when I would do it.. cause as I said before you go for the house special, and that is the BBH. I have tried one of their banh mi's and it is the perfect running mate (if you have the stomach for it) to a good bowl of noodles. This place makes things simple, not much choice so you don't really have to consider much on what you want. This place is a winner... just remember to bring cash... cause if you look toward the register it says two words: "CASH ONLY". Also it closes early.... 7PM, and Wednesdays your S-O-L. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - This bowl of bbh is still the best in town. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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One of the few bun bo hue that uses pork. Flavours taste like how I rmb bun bo hue should be Legit 4. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

As no nonsense as it gets. Very basic menu of a few items from pho to a sandwich and salad rolls, and on the back of the card, a list of drinks and dessert. We ordered the crab & seafood with thick noodle soup. Never had it before and feeling adventurous. The noodles were hand formed short noodles and had the texture of mochi - very unique indeed. The soup was very flavorful with a slight kick from the chili. Imitation crab with meatballs and shrimp were the protein offerings. Also ordered the salad roll - definitely one of the best in the city! Expertly rolled like your grandma would have done it.. nothing falls to the table as you bite into it. This place is full most of the time and most clientele are Vietnamese, so you know it's food is legit! Don't feel intimidated and give this place a try...most items on the menu are spicy, so be warned. Delicious and budget friendly! read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Crab and Seafood thick noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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+.5 for service Cafe Xu Hue was near the hotel I was staying in with my parents, and after reading the excellent reviews I decided to have this as my final lunch in Vancouver. I arrived at 11am, and the place was about 3/4 full. By the time I left the place was 100% full, so it definitely is popular. We had the iced coffee and lemonade to start, and both drinks were excellent and some of the best we've had. In terms of the food, we had the banh canh cua (all 3 of us), and the vietnamese siu mai dumplings. I liked the noodles for the banh canh cua, but the crab meat tasted like pork meat. There wasn't much other ingredients inside otherwise, and the broth didn't give me the "wow" factor that I've seen in the reviews. Service was excellent, and this place was one of the first Vietnamese places I've been to where the usual "thank you", "table for how many", and other greetings were actually prevalent. I was contemplating giving it a 3.5 +.5, but given the already positive reviews and the high overall prices for the food here, I'm leaving it 3 stars. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Vietnamese siu mai dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friends and I had the Bun Bo Hue and the Tapioca Dumplings and they were delicious! The dumplings came to the table extremely hot, but once cooled down, they were the perfect snack while I was eating. This restaurant is known for their Bun Bo Hue and I understand why; The broth was delicious, and the variety of toppings was perfect. The service was fast and friendly as well. read more

Located on the same block as Sushi by Yuji, Cafe Xu Hue is probably one of the most recommended Vietnamese restaurant in this neighborhood. A lot of foodie friends said that it is famous for the Bún bò Hu. What is Bún bò Hu? I did some research on this, because to be honest, I do not know what it was until I entered the restaurant. So, bún means rice vermicelli, and bò means beef. This famous dish is originated from Hu , which was the former capital located in Central Vietnam. The soup base usually contains a great balance in spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavor. To read more, please visit: https://pigoutyvr.com/2017/10/25/cafe-xu-hue/ read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here monday for lunch and there was a short lineup. I usually order pho but the other reviews suggest to order their BBH. Can say I was not disappointed. All of the components were done well except for the pork hock which was a little dry. Also I'm not a fan of the blood cubes, but that's personal preference. Overall the broth was very flavourful. Shank and meatballs were very tender and the noodles were cooked to still have a bite. Not too spicy. Would recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. Maybe even worth the trip as there's a lot of other places to eat in the area. read more

Cafe Xu Hue - BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love love their pho ga! They are known for their bun bo hue so you have to try it. Reasonable priced. Two soups and a sub and iced coffee to share was $31. The broth tasted very clean. Do expect a line up as the place is a small space. Their menu is small but it's nice to know they specialize on certain dishes so you know it'll be ddddddelicious. Check the photos below read more

Cafe Xu Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

As hard as it is to find good pho, it is much more difficult to find a good bowl of Bun Bo Hue. I am grateful and disappointed that I discovered this dive during my Vancouver trip. Grateful because it is one of the best Bun Bo Hue that I've ever had, disappointed because it's nowhere close to home! Thanks fellow helpers for helping me find this restaurant! PROS: Location: Located on Kingsway. Lots of street parking available. Ambiance: Relatively small, hole in the wall restaurant. The eight tables are pretty cramped. Two things that stood out as soon as I walked in: The place was filled with Vietnamese people (very good sign) and there was a strong Bun Bo Hue scent (another excellent sign). Luckily I came when I did because there was no line. As I was leaving, there were already a line forming outside. Service: Typical Vietnamese service. Our food came out in a timely manner. Food: The menu only has 9 items. I always think it's a good sign when the menu is so limited. It shows that they put more emphasis into each dish. All items under $10. My husband and I both ordered the Bun Bo Hue and Ice coffee. The BBH here is very authentic, solid, flavorful, well prepared and well executed. It has a certain depth that completely balances a blend of semi-spicy, lemongrass-infused and punches a lot of flavors all at once. Not overly spicy but with a perfect amount of spices to clear your sinuses. They also don't shy away from the meat. There are also a good amount of well done brisket, pork meatball, pork blood cubes, and a pig's feet. Garnished with the typical banana blossom, bean sprouts, lime and basil. Bowl licking good! My only regret is that I didn't order any to bring home! CONS: Cash only! read more

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