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    4.4 (196 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lemongrass tofu

    Great food, cozy ambiance, and friendly servers. We ordered the daikon cake which was cooked into an omelette. Very interesting preparation that I hadn't tried before and was super flavorful, especially with the light sauce on the side and the fried shallots on top. The lemongrass tofu was the standout - it packed a punch of flavor and the vegetables in it were charred nicely. I enjoyed that the food at Do Chay includes unique vegetables that aren't a part of most non-vietnamese people's home cooking (like wood ear mushroom), so it feels like a treat to go out and taste them.

    Bun Bu Hue
    Michelle K.

    a Vietnamese vegetarian/vegan-friendly restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away by the vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation of the dishes. As someone who has meat heavy in their diet, I never imagined I could love vegetarian food this much until I tried this place. The wings made from mushrooms--are life-changing! Every dish is made fresh to order, and while they took a little longer to arrive, they were all piping hot and worth the wait. The eggplant dish and coconut rice cake, though simple, was incredibly flavorful. The nuoc mam (dipping sauce) was very spicy and flavourful as well with the dishes! If you're looking for a place that serves vibrant, flavorful, and beautifully presented plant-based dishes, this restaurant is a must-try! - spring rolls $12 8/10 - daikon cake $14 7.5/10 - uncle hing's wings $17 10/10 - coconut rice cake $13 9/10 - crystal dumplings $15 8/10 - black garlic egg plant $20 9/10 - bun bo hue $20 7.5/10

    Uncle hing's wings
    Anushka B.

    Now this is how you do vegetarian and vegan meals! No wonder they made the list for Yelp's Top 25 Places to Eat in 2024!! Everything we ordered from here made us go "ummm yuuummm!" We went there on a Sunday afternoon for lunch, I had gotten a reservation beforehand and I'm glad that I did because it was crowded and there was a slight wait for walk-ins. The space is not too big but it's done up in a very tasteful manner. I would say it's a good date night spot for sure! When we arrived, we were seated promptly and the servers were pretty attentive. I got the guava juice and the ice offee.. I thought the ice coffee wasn't too sweet. For food, we were so intrigued by their appies that we decided to get just those and skip the main course. :: Uncle Hing's Wings - crispy oyster mushroom with a sweet & spicy sauce. It was pretty good, but the rice crackers seemed bland. :: Truffle dumplings - soupy, garlicky, and yummy! :: Coconut rice cakes - hands down the best dish on the menu! All of us at the table couldn't get enough of it to the point that we decided to get a second round. They were super soft and would melt in your mouth! The dipping sauce really added to the flavour as well. I will definitely go back just for them! :: pan fried daikon cakes - again, the texture was soft and different. It was placed on top of an egg. We ordered some chilli oil on the side which went really well with the cakes! Honestly, thinking of my next visit there already. 5/5!

    BUN BO HUE
    Disha G.

    I loveeeee them. I have never been to such an amazing vegan place before. This place has the best curated menu for vegan dishes with the perfect ambience for a date night. We went there on a Friday evening and we quickly got a space. We ordered couple of dishes from their menu, but the best one was Bun Bo Hue. The whole bowl was so flavorful from mushrooms to the lemongrass broth. And you can customize the spiciness too. Trust me, I have to go back here again and again to try everything on their menu. And everyone on the staff was so friendly and welcoming! I love this place.

    Vegan Pho!
    Katie T.

    SO MANY good vegan options -- my Vietnamese dining partner said that the food was excellent full-stop, not just for being the vegan version of these dishes. I want to go back and try averting on the menu!

    Truffle Dumplings and coconut rice cakes
    Bowie T.

    Friday eve dinner with my date. Had a reservation for 8pm. Seated immediately right across from the bar by the booth side. Most of the tables were filled with other patrons. We ordered the truffle dumplings, uncle Hings wings, and coconut rice cakes. Beers to start. Pros: - delicious vegetarian cuisine. Probably one of the best in the city so far (we've tried folke, mila) - friendly attentive service - easy to book a reservation - free parking on kingsway

    Kirstin K.

    Probably the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to. Most likely. Do Chay is the best vegetarian restaurant I've been to. My faves are the spring rolls with "ish sauce", truffle dumplings, and hing's wings! If I didn't know these were vegetarian I honestly wouldn't have known! The sauce for the spring rolls is even better than the real thing. And the dumplings .... wow... a bite of pure umami. The noodles were both super flavorful but they came out last and I was so full by then I couldn't appreciate them enough. Also pictured: papaya salad, coconut cakes(?) "eggs". super delicious. and tofu stir fry 10/10.

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    Evan C.

    I consider this place the gold standard of vegetarian Vietnamese places. I(I went to and reviewed the Yaletown location before they closed). We booked one week in advance for 6 for Friday night - it's a small space so highly recommended. Wait staff is very friendly. Mmm the food. We ordered so much to share. Everything is so so good - the mixture of flavours, and textures is incredible. Every bite has both smooth and crunchy. My favourites in particular: - the coconut cakes. Wow. Smooth filling is sooo luscious. - green beans. Spicy, the taste and crunchy texture is sooo good. - lemongrass tofu. Superb flavour and sauce. - red banana fried crispy rice dessert. This one is just incredible. We asked them how they made it so good. It's steamed and then fried. Soft and warm and crunchy on outside with tapioca. - buffalo wings - the mushrooms are really good. My son who don't usually eat mushrooms are a lot. The crunchies are also really good. We also ordered almost everything else. You really can't go wrong.

    Wings (oyster mushroom)
    Kate C.

    Awesome to have a vietnamese restaurant that serves vegetarian food thar expands on the viet food menu. Lots of thing to try here that are not typically found in Vancouver. From the reviews before me, everyone raves about the eggplant dish and the wings. The wings were definitely the star of the show. Great flavor, great texture. The eggplant dish was lackluster. The choy sum veggies it came with were just blached with no salt or anything. I would skip it and try something else. The monsoon rolls were very refreshing but the crispy mix inside weren't very crispy. The peanut pineapple sauce was delicious. The banh xeo was disappointing as it was filled way too much with jicama and sprouts. The filling is double the amount as it normally is. The crepe itself got soggy too soon which means the veggies inside were too wet. Southern dry noodles were not bad. The sauce all went to the bottom so you should mix it every once in a while. The soup that it came with was very plain. We will definitely come back for the deep fried oyster mushrooms but maybe try other things next time.

    Satay noodles
    Chelsey H.

    We went for Mothers Day and were really impressed with the food options. The waitresses were very attentive and the space was cozy! We started with three appies and none disappointed. The papaya salad was fresh and a bit tangy, the spring rolls were hot, delicious and crispy and the coconut rice cakes were not too coconuty and had a great texture. Softer on the top but crunchy on the bottom. Warning - also served piping hot! I wasn't super hungry so I didn't order a main but tasted the lemongrass tofu rice bowl, the satay noodles and Bún Bò Huế and all had great tastes. They were a bit more gentle in flavour than the appies but all satisfying!

    Sweet and spicy bowl
    Hoa T.

    This is by far the best vegan Vietnamese restaurant that I have found anywhere. We had spring rolls and fry bread for appetizers. The spring rolls were so good that they disappeared before I could remember to take a photo. The fry bread was also great, the slight tartness of the jackfruit balanced out the sweetness of the fry bread. Next up was the sweet and spicy bowl and the bun bo hue. The bowl was alright, not too sweet or spicy with a nice crispness to the veggies. The star was the bun bo hue. The broth was super flavorful, very close to the meat version that I had to keep on slurping even when I said I was full. You won't be disappointed coming here.

    Coconut cakes
    Sunny Y.

    Really creative, inspired v Vietnamese food! I'm excited to come back and try other dishes on the menu. Food we ordered: - Coconut cakes - 5/5 incredible. So light and filled with flavor, light and crispy edges with unctuous delicious soft insides. Highly recommend, love the play on textures and flavors. The sauce has a lot of chili flakes that kept getting stuck in my throat. - Bun bo hue lemongrass soup - Nice strong lemongrass flavor. This is a predominantly faux meat dish so would choose a more plant forward one next time. This is a spicier one with the same chili flakes that stuck to my throat. This was a lot of food, the bowl is a big one. 4/5 - Plantain sticky rice tapioca - The Plantain to sticky rice ratio was really high with a very small amount of plantain. The plantain is like the sushi filling to a roll of sticky rice that's then deep fried and put onto a bed of tapioca pearls. The crisp on the sticky rice was a bit hard, and heavy. Tapioca was a bit on the sweeter end but nice and light. 2/5 - It is a taste preference though, because partner loved the dish since they liked crispy things. Perfect balance of textures of creamy and crunchy, smooth banana, not too pungent or strong. Liked the fried sticky rice and presentation that looked like a sea star. Service: Really sweet friendly people here. Ambiance: Pretty clean and modern.

    Uncle Hing's wings
    Gabby A.

    I really enjoyed my meal here. Went during lunch on Monday. It was busy because it was a holiday so I recommend making reservations. Service was quick and attentive. I think the uncle hing's wings are a must try! Made out of mushrooms and great sweet and sour flavor. Also ordered the black garlic eggplant which was delicious but didn't have a strong garlic flavor. We then ordered a southern noodle dish which I really enjoyed. Everything had great flavors! And portions were good to share. We ended up having leftovers to bring home. My reason for 4/5 is because there was an odd smell once we walked in. I have no idea what it was from. when we walked in

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    Excellent vegetarian / vegan food. I've been many times and it is consistently excellent.

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    Linh Cafe

    Linh Cafe

    3.9
    (367 reviews)
    4.7 km
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    Restaurant located in/near Vancouver downtown. We walked down here during vacation stay in…read moreVancouver. Didn't see any parking besides street parking. A stylish and clean restaurant. They also have a bar area. Kind of an Asian French fusion menu. Food dishes were good and creative, but it didn't really appeal to me. I appreciated the good service and chill atmosphere, but not sure if I would come back. I would say that their house made spicy was really good. A mix of sweet, sour, and spicy. Had a brightness to it yet also very, very spicy. Tastes great on many of the dishes, especially if you wanted a nice "kick" to the food. I believe you can order a jar to take home if you wish.

    I went to the old Linh Cafe location (on West 4th) year ago, but this was my first visit to this…read morenew location. The space is much nicer, with high ceilings and lots of light - great looking bistro. I ended up trying the following: - Mussels: Very good. Classic dish, but I really like the use of cream in the broth. - Bánh Mì Cay Hải Phòng (Spicy Baguette Sticks): Good. A nice little snack, although it would be easy to recreate at home. - Lamb Chops: Very good. Cooked just right, and the pepper sauce added extra flavour. - Fried Frog Legs: Very good. This was probably the surprise dish for me. They weren't just the legs, but the entire bottom of the frog, so the pieces were huge. The garlic, butter and chili flakes gave it a extra punch. I really enjoyed this one. - Pho Bo: Good. Not the best pho I've had, but it's good enough to stand on it's own. Service was quite good. Very cheerful and quite attentive. Overall a nice meal. It's a great space, the food is solid, and service to match. What I really like is having the variety of both French and Vietnamese dishes, without either of them suffering in quality. Only downside is that is it expensive for what you get.

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    Red Shrimps ($26.00/lb) & Mussels ($28.00)
    Red Shrimps ($26.00/lb) & Mussels ($28.00)
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    Pho 37

    Pho 37

    4.6
    (67 reviews)
    5.9 km

    HIDDEN GEM! Well it's true what they say. The best pho restaurants usually have a number in the…read morename. And I can say this is true across America and Canada. Cali girl here *wave* I tried a bunch of different places but couldn't really say any was a favorite. I finally asked my nail tech what her favorite place was and she recommended Pho 37 and she was not wrong. Then I remembered that my nail tech will never leave me astray. I only had to try their pho once to know, THIS IS IT. Then I had to get their Bun Bo Hue, just tomake sure. The triple crown will be their Banh Mi, which I'm excited to try next but so far 5 stars all the way. Best Pho broth and the best Bun Bo Hue that I've found so far in the downtown Vancouver area. I'm sure as you fan outside of the city limits that there are just as good options but I've finally found my go to spot close to work and home after 3 months of living here. A plus plus is the huge portions but I also have to commend the meat to noodle ratio is just perfect. This is a cute little spot on Robson. Don't sleep on this one, ladies and gents. Dine in or dining out, don't forget to ask for the chilli garlic oil and garlic vinegar on the side. These condiments will level up any dish!

    I stopped in around 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday, and nearly every table was full. Even with the crowd, I…read morewas seated right away. The only small issue was that it took a little while before someone came to take my order, and I eventually had to wave someone over. It wasn't a big deal, though, especially considering how busy they were. The portions here are huge, especially for the price. The broth was a little sweeter than I personally prefer, but it was very clean, clear, and flavorful. This is what I look for in a good bowl of pho. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had a nice soft texture. I ordered a combination bowl. My only suggestion would be a bit more of tripe and tendon. The tripe was a little sparse, and I honestly didn't realize I had tendon until I was almost finished with the bowl. But I like those, and not a lot of people do. Despite the restaurant being packed, the staff was stayed attentive, kept food coming out quickly, and did a great job taking care of everyone. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming. There was a nice mix of people. Some quietly watching videos on their phones, others catching up over conversation. It felt like the kind of neighborhood spot that attracts everyone. Overall, this is a convenient, affordable place with good pho and generous portions. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely come back. .

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    Pho Goodness

    Pho Goodness

    3.6
    (235 reviews)
    5.3 km
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    Absolutely delicious food; fast, friendly service, can't fault it! We discovered Pho Goodness at…read more1150 Davie Street yesterday and are we glad we did! Went in for lunch with my granddaughter, both of us fans of Vietnamese food. Ordered Green Papaya Salad ($12), Lemongrass Chicken on Vermicelli with one spring roll ($17), one lime soda ($6.50) and one pop ($3). Food arrived within minutes of ordering. Portions were very generous. The salad was perfect with everything very fresh, as it should be but often isn't in some places. Plump prawns and the scent and taste of basil was prominent. Delicious! The lemongrass chicken (we ordered extra chicken) with a spring roll was also very generous. We did not finish it between the two of us. Again, all was fresh, tasty and hot. This is one of our standard orders and Pho Goodness did not disappoint. Granddaughter declared it better than at our regular favourite, and Pho Goodness is around the corner from her home and not a bus ride out to Kingsway! Service was friendly and responsive. We asked that the volume be turned off on the massive TV over our heads (which nobody was watching) (it was), requested a glass for the pop and immediately received a tumbler full of ice. Lovely. We have found a new favourite on Davie Street, a true foodie heaven with a collection of independent restaurants of many ethnicities available. We will return to Pho Goodness when the urge for Vietnamese food strikes again.

    Stopped by for lunch and had a good experience overall. The pho was flavorful and came out super…read morefast, which was perfect for a lunch break. It was a little saltier than usual that day, but still tasty. Service was great and very efficient. Would definitely come back again!

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    Pho Central

    Pho Central

    3.6
    (166 reviews)
    5.4 km
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    Great location, right on a central part of Davie, this is a pretty typical pho joint. They have a…read moresizeable vegetarian section of the menu, including a vegetarian (vegan) noodle soup with veggies and tofu. My wife and I stopped in for dinner one evening and each ordered the aforementioned noodle soup--she got a small ($11.75 plus tax) and I got a regular ($12.75 plus tax). We also got an order of salad rolls ($7.50 plus tax), which comes with 2 rolls. The rolls came quite late. They were pretty standard, coming with fried tofu, vermicelli, and lettuce. The peanut dipping sauce was on the liquidy, salty soy sauce side of things -- I wish it were creamier and less salty. 3/5 The soups were decent. The broth was peppery, with some nice, gentle spices detectable in there. I asked for a side of chili oil, which helped amplify the broth. You get a generous portion of noodles, fried tofu, and vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, carrot). Unfortunately the veggies were quite overcooked -- the broccoli was almost soggy, so were the carrots and bok choy. 3/5 All in all, middle-of-the-road veggie pho. The broth is pleasant. The veggies were overcooked, but plentiful and nicely chosen. Decent place for veggie pho.

    Sorry but the waitress here had a serious attitude problem. Most 99% of the people in Canada are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful. This girl was like we were working there. We ended up walking out. If you want attitude eat here.

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