We like that this is not a typical pho restaurant. They specialize in Northern Vietnamese cuisine, and it really shows.   We found their broth very fragrant, strong, and full of flavour.  The dishes felt unique, and the prices were very reasonable.   We also liked that the menu has items we do not usually see at other pho spots.  There are dishes like pork innards with fermented shrimp paste, Vietnamese steamed pork dumplings, and BBQ quail.   We enjoy how Northern Vietnamese food includes Vietnamese grilled beef wrapped in leaves (chả lá lốt 蒌叶肉卷), pork rinds, and sometimes pork innards.  These details feel traditional and authentic.  Very flavourful!.  We also appreciate that this is a family-run business.     We think this is a great spot if you are looking for something beyond the usual pho.   Food: 4/5 Must Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 3/5 A-OK for kids! Price: $20-$30 spent per person (lunch) Presentation:  3/5 Parking:  Free street parking in the neighbourhood. Tips: * Expect a bit of a wait during busy times. * Might have to share table during peak hours. Would I Return: Yes ‍ ‍ read more

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My fav northern Vietnam restaurant. House special is a winner. Always friendly. Good food and the tea is hot. read more

Hoa Phuong Do - House special - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food with a great customer service. They have great soup and their service is fast and efficient. Loved to come here. Cheers read more

I ordered takeout from here for a late Friday night dinner. I was surprised there were still some folks dining at 10 pm when I came to pick up my food. It's a small space, so I'm sure it gets crowded during normal dining hours. I tried two items: #22 Banh beo Hai Phong (Hai Phong Vietnamese pork cake) for $10.50 - also comes with 3 meatballs on the side. I've never had anything quite like this before, but I wasn't a huge fan as I personally thought the layer of steamed rice flour was too thick. Also was a bit bland for me. #6 Banh da cua (crab meat noodle soup) for $18.50 - the flavor of the broth was really good especially with the gooey crab bits, but the noodles were a bit hard. I think this is because I got it for takeout and the broth was only lukewarm by the time I ate, so it wasn't hot enough to continue cooking the noodles. Overall I thought the food was pretty good. Only wish I wasn't in a rush and could take the time to slowly eat at the restaurant instead of getting it to go, which is never my preference for noodle soups. read more

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Relatively new Vietnamese place next to, well, another Vietnamese place. Really liking this stretch of Victoria. Parking is plentiful on Victoria, as well as the side streets. The inside is pretty dated with blank walls and faux wood panelling. Feels like someone's living room. The tables are made of log slices. Looks cool, except they seem to have warped. The surfaces aren't flat. Staff are friendly. Looks like a family run place. I had the fish cake bun. Good flavour. Decent amount of meat. Lots of green onions. Served with bean sprouts, cilantro, and lettuce. Quite tasty. This place has quite a decent variety of other dishes as well. Guess I'll have to come back at some point. Recommended. read more

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No frills northern Vietnamese place. $6 for a Vietnamese sub?! I had my doubts but this bahn mi was so yummy!! The only thing is there are no greens inside, so I had to steal cilantro from my friends pho. The bread was perfectly toasted and super buttery. Very filling and definitely worth it. Pork dumpling - it was more dumpling than filling, which made it hard to finish, but the filling was tasty. Nice to see some less common menu items. I'd come back to try other dishes! read more

Hoa Phuong Do - Bahn mi paté - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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First time trying Hoa Phuong Do, another Northern Vietnamese spot in town. We shared a nem cua bien ($8.00), bun mang vit ($19.00) and bun oc ($17.00). The crab spring rolls were tasty but tiny. Nuoc cham was well balanced. Both broths were clean, leaning towards the lighter side. Duck noodle soup with bamboo shoot was solid. Good portion of duck (on a separate dish) and the side dipping sauce was addictively good. The escargot had a strong, chewy bite. Really enjoyed the noodles in this one along with the pork hock and vegetable starch. Will be back to try a couple more dishes. read more

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I really like this spot - they offer Northern Vietnamese style dishes that I haven't been able to find anywhere else, which really got me hyped for my upcoming trip to Hanoi. We swung by one evening after my lash appointment and they had twenty minutes until close. The owner was kind enough to accommodate us (unlike Hoang Yen, who shooed us away and locked their door lol). It's brightly lit, clean, and lively, with Vietnamese travel videos broadcasting on their big TV. In addition to their regular menu, they have rotating daily specials featured on their board I haven't seen anywhere else. We got the Bun Oc and Bun Ca Cay, as well as the Banh Gio to share as per the owner's recommendation. I really liked the broth in the Bun Oc - it had nice depth and flavour with a little bit of heat, pairing nicely with the crunchy snails. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his dish, which was more dill and tomato dominant. Both dishes were still light and easy on the stomach. The Banh Gio was also really tasty. We liked the wood ear and pork filling, similar to what you'd find in a banh cuon but the cake texture was almost like a Chinese radish cake. It paired perfectly with their warm fish sauce that had some of the juiciest pork meatballs I've ever had. Will definitely be back to try out that roasted quail and Banh Da Cua they're known for! read more

Hoa Phuong Do - Bun ca cay, bun oc and banh gio - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The new Vietnamese spots on Victoria Drive keep on opening up, fast and furious style. The latest spot is Hoa Phuong Do Restaurant, which specializes in Northern Vietnamese food. They're a few doors down from Chau Veggie Express. We dropped in on a packed Thursday (around 12:30pm). It was all Vietnamese people dining in, always a good sign. Service is efficient and our food came quickly (under 10 minutes). There's only 6 items on the menu (along with two drink options). Small, tight menu. - Cold tea - light and refreshing. Complimented the food nicely. - Herbs - bean sprouts, lettuce and lime wedges. - Banh da cua (#5) ($16.00) - noodles were soft and slightly clumpy. Crab cakes and the bo la lot were satisfying. Broth had a decent depth but is on the light side. - Bun ca cay (#4) ($16.00) - good portion of fish but it's dry. The broth is light and subtle. Noodles are the thin, soft kind that you usually get with bun rieu. - Bun cha quat (#6) ($16.00) - R enjoyed it. I had a piece of the pork, which was well marinated and tender. HPD is another solid Northern Vietnamese spot. read more

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Seemed like a very authentic Northern Viet restaurant and the service was really friendly. We got two soups, the highly raved about crab noodle and rice cake vermicelli. We were hoping to try the duck soup, but there was a shortage of duck at the time and they weren't offering it :( Both were really tasty regardless. There was only one size which is probably closer to a medium, but they do pack a fair bit of protein in. Tad pricey than I'm used to for Viet food at around $16 each, and had a small menu. I'd recommend to give it a try if you're looking for something different than your typical pho! read more

Hoa Phuong Do - Crab noodle soup and bun ca cay - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was introduced to this Vietnamese place by my wife. It serves a new type of food from Northern Vietnam that i have not tried before. The menu has a limited selection, and focused on what it serves best. This place does not serve only pho, and as a matter of fact, i think they only have three soup noodle dishes. We both enjoyed our food today, and the staff was super friendly. This place has a big screen tv playing Vietnamese shows, and neon light decor - very nice. read more

Hoa Phuong Do - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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ordered Northern Vietnamese Chicken Rice vermicelli noodles soup with bamboo shoots and Beef Jerky Salad, both are generous portion and lots of meat. Very good value. I shared with my hubby and we couldn't finish the salad so we took the left over home. We were hungry thus we chowed down fast and forgot to take the photo oh well, I will come back again to try their congee, crab noodles soup and Pho Tai Ga. Good service and the gentleman who served us with the Northern Vietnamese accent is attentive and kind. Keep it up with your hard work and lovely smile, Restaurant team read more

Really enjoyed our first visit. Crab spring rolls were outstanding. I had the crab pho, which was very good. Price and service were good. No complaints, we're gonna be back. read more

The service was phenomenal very friendly it's a small family restaurant. The taste of the food more from northern of Vietnam it was good more than I expected a quick visit wanted to eat home cooking . read more