A friend of mine recommended this restaurant in burnaby…read more we tried the special crab soup with vermicelli and the fresh fish soup with vermicelli we both really enjoyed the special crab soup which very flavourful. it has vietnamese ham, pork leg meat, tofu etc. only one downside was it wasnt quite hot to my preference when it arrived. it was slightly hotter than lukewarm The fish slices in the fresh fish soup was fresh and we like the dill flakes added to the soup which was a pleasant surprised for me because i dont recall having dill in vietnamese soup broth in the past. we made one of the soup noodles into a combo with spring rolls. very nice made with good amount of fillings

I like to come here for bun rieu instead od hoang yen. It is a smaller bowl and less crabby but…read morehoang yen is so salty now. It's also nice that I can get a smaller bowl for cheaper instead of an expensive larger bowl where I am forced to take home and it does not taste good the next day. Chicken wings came out piping hot but the meat was a bit tough. Their lemon sauce is nice and lemony now - I even drank the last drops. I like their butter garlic green onion sprinkles they put on top and wish they put more. Spring roll also came out nice and hot. Kind of small. They should really fix their menu saying the combo comes with 2 summer rolls when actually it comes with 2 half rolls.

This is my second Vietnamese restaurant I always like to go. The food always big portion and fresh.read more

We were to be in the area yesterday morning, and 'Pho Chan' had been pre-picked for our lunch…read morevenue. A much overdue return visit for us, and we were anxious to try their fine Vietnamese fare once again. We arrived about 10:20 am, selected a brightly-lit table along the long side of the restaurant, were greeted by the server as we seated, brought utensils and such, and glasses of hot tea. Service to our table remained courteous and friendly throughout our stay. Food ordered: - Appetizers: crispy pork spring rolls -- prawn salad rolls -- fried chicken wings -- fried fish fillets. - Vermicelli Bowls: grilled sliced beef, pork & spring roll vermicelli bowl. - Noodle Soup: wonton vermicelli noodle soup. The ordered dishes were nicely-sequenced from the kitchen to table, and presentations looking so appetizing. All ingredients -- from the various meats, shellfish & fish, veggies, noodles, to sauces, and broths/stocks -- well-prepared, and tasting so fresh and flavourful. Yeah, we really enjoyed our dining experience at Pho Chan, and were sure happy to have chosen to return once again.

Got the noodle soup combo with rare beef and tripe. It was delicious! Broth was light, not too oily…read moreand the spring roll was good. Came with a peach black tea which was also good. Went with my father for father's day and they gave a free dessert! Staff was sweet and we enjoyed our time there.

dropped by little minh's for lunch with a friend, and at 12:30 pm on a weekday there were still…read moreplenty of tables available. no waiting for a seat, no feeling rushed, just a relaxed dining room where it was easy to settle in and enjoy a leisurely lunch together. the space feels bright, clean, and welcoming, with bold red accent walls, warm wood finishes, modern pendant lighting, and an open kitchen that adds a bit of energy without making the room feel noisy. tables are comfortably spaced apart, making conversation easy, while the mix of regulars, office workers, and friends catching up gives the restaurant a comfortable neighbourhood feel. the service matched the atmosphere: friendly, efficient, and attentive without hovering. our drinks arrived quickly, followed not long after by our meals. to start, i ordered a vietnamese iced coffee. rich, bold, and sweetened with condensed milk, it delivered that familiar creamy kick that's always hard to resist and paired well with the fresh flavours of lunch. i decided on the sauté shrimp vermicelli bowl, featuring peeled (but not deveined) shrimp sautéed with garlic, fish sauce, and red chilies, served over vermicelli noodles with an assortment of fresh vegetables. the bowl arrived looking as fresh as it tasted, colourful ribbons of shredded lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, fragrant herbs, and a generous portion of shrimp over the noodles. the shrimp were tender and nicely seasoned, with the garlic and fish sauce adding plenty of savoury flavour, while the red chilies provided just enough warmth without overpowering the dish. once everything was tossed together, each bite offered a little bit of everything, crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, fresh herbs, and soft vermicelli noodles. it was colourful, healthy, and deeply satisfying while still feeling light enough for lunch. my friend ordered her usual, the grilled chicken salad, and after seeing it arrive, it wasn't hard to understand why she keeps coming back. generous slices of grilled chicken were layered over green and purple cabbage, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, fresh herbs, and finished with crispy fried shallots. it looked every bit as fresh and substantial as my bowl, with plenty of texture and colour. little minh's doesn't try to reinvent vietnamese food or chase trends. instead, it focuses on what matters: fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, generous portions, and friendly service. sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for, a comfortable neighbourhood restaurant where the food is consistently good, conversation comes easily, and you leave feeling satisfied rather than weighed down. we were thirsty afterwards though.

My husband and I had tried this place a few years ago when it first opened and we weren't super…read moreimpressed with it back then. Since then though we've heard a few people say positive things about it so...we decided it was time to give it another try. Came here as a group of 5, and it was a last minute decision as we had originally planned to eat elsewhere but that place turned out to be closed on Sundays. With no reservation on a Sunday, we were asked to wait about 10 minutes. Not too bad of a wait, compared with another Vietnamese place that we'd driven by earlier which had a lineup out the door. A couple of people in our group had fried eggs on their dishes. The eggs looked good. Soft yolks and soft yolk is what I like to see. There was a Papaya salad that we shared amongst the table. This was OK for me. Wasn't thrilled with it. I ordered the Lemongrass Tofu on Vermicelli. I love that this restaurant gives the option of having it on Vermicelli. I'd been somewhere else earlier this year which also had Lemongrass Tofu but it was only served on rice, with no option of switching to Vermicelli. The Lemongrass flavor was strong. Very flavorful. Something in the dish though was quite spicy. It seemed a lot of other dishes on the table were also quite spicy. Hubby's Bun Bo Hue was extremely spicy but he still enjoyed the dish very much. My daughter and I both ordered the Sober Sunday drink which had Lychee, Kumquat and Lemon Juice. The drink was OK. Nothing to write home about. Our daughter just ordered the Tapioca Dumplings appetizer and then took bits and pieces from other people's orders. A spring roll and a couple pieces of Lemongrass Tofu from me, some beef and noodle from her dad...etc. The dumplings looked tasty. They looked like something I'd have ordered myself if I were still a meat eater. Overall, the food here is flavorful. It was a much better experience this time than the first time we came here. Personally though, I'd prefer them to tone down the spice or even eliminate the spice altogether. I don't like having to wipe my nose all the time because of having eaten something spicy, or having my lips burn.

I've been seeing this place on instagram for awhile now so we decided to meet up at this place with…read moresome friends. We ordered the prawns with salted egg yolks. But the prawns were overcooked the salted egg yolks taste was barely there. And there were only 6 pieces of the shrimp. We also ordered the special crab soup. This dish was just ok for me. The soup was not as flavorful as what I was expecting. Finally we also ordered the Banh Hoi Platter. This was not bad it was filling for 2 people to share. This place was a miss for me the food is not worth going back for.

I love that this restaurant serves nearly all vegan dishes. I ordered the combo with lemongrass…read morechicken with spring rolls and added the BBQ pork. I also substituted the rice for vermicelli. While I found the vegan meats to be super flavorful, I found that the fish sauce was extremely diluted. So much so that I had to use 2 containers worth of it for my dish. It was barely more flavorful than salted water. The springs rolls were tasty and had lots of filling. I have noticed that ever since the ownership has changed their portions have gotten smaller, but otherwise I really like grabbing food from this restaurant.

For take out. Had the lemongrass vegan "chicken" salad roll and regular baguette banh mi. Both are…read moredelicious. Glad they are open. Good vegetarian option. Will come back to try other options.

The pho is always fantastic! Savoury broth, noodles have a good tooth, tasty beef. They brought my…read moregrandparents hot tea without needing to ask!

24/7 Spot along Kingsway - personally think it's better then the other 24/7 Pho/Vietnamese food…read morespots available in the area - however it's nothing to write home about - They have small - slightly awkward parking area along the side of the restaurant - you might find it easier to park along the side streets Servers here are honestly not attentive - they do not check on you what so ever - they'll drop off your tea/water if your lucky and then vanish until you wave them down - and then chase them down to pay your bill. Don't recall hearing any music while being here - however one time they had a staff member literally sleeping on one of the table booths - and you could hear them snoring. - not exactly the vibe you'd expect , however it was a late night adventure. There Fish sauce here is very very weak - I found it nearly tasteless , almost watery - and you'd need to use excessive amounts. Food Quality varies here - sometimes very tasty - other times you have regrets. - The vermicelli bowls are pretty safe, however again hit or miss with the marinated meat quality and quantity -