I love this little restaurant on Victoria Drive. It's a great place to stop for a meal while shopping along busy Victoria Drive or coming here just for their delicious pho. I went with my mom and it wasn't busy. The people serving us were very attentive and friendly. They helped us pick the right pho for us that day. It was clean and I had no complaints at all. The pho was absolutely delicious. Probably my favourite place so far for pho. Highly recommend. Parking can be an issue but tyres some parking in the back. read more

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Family run restaurant with resident grandma chilling in house, you know it's going to be some good eats. Had their BBH, light clear soup base, variety of fresh cuts and perfectly sliced banana blossom. House chilli was spicy that I had to remedy it with a diet Coke, 1/10 point off as room temp pop with ice doesn't hit the spot. Will keep Kim Phung on the rotation. read more

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Very Casual but it's The Best in Town!!!!! No joke! The Pho is Supreme, the Broth is Seriously Amaaaaazing! please Check them out! Also, besides their Phô Broth is the best (All Homemade.. we see that in the kitchen) their Grilled Pork Skewers (best) beef & chicken is very very good too... their Grilled Pork Chops & Grilled Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice is Superb! The Tapioca with dried shrimp & minced pork wrapped in Banana Leaves are sooooo good (we had them at many other Vietnamese restaurants & this is our favourite! Bon Appetite! read more

We haven't been to Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant before so decided to give them a try. They're across the street from Shun Fa Noodle House and RGK BBQ. We dropped in on a late Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm). They interestingly had Vietnamese electronic music up on the TV. Our waitress brought out cups of hot tea. Menu is standard. They have a few specials (banh xeo, canh chua and banh bot loc) that are harder to find in town. - Strawberry shake ($6.50) - Goi cuon (#2) ($9.25) - we asked for the salad rolls to be made with just shrimp inside. Decent. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil, lime wedges and rau muong (shredded water spinach). - Pho tai (#8) ($13.50 large) - O wasn't impressed with how little noodles they gave and had to use some of their condiments to brighten up the broth's flavour. - Bun bo hue (#30) ($14.75 large) - the broth was pure disappointment. No complexity to it. Shocking that they have this labelled as one of their specialty noodles on the menu. No issues with the meat. But for a large, the noodle portion they gave was small and meagre. - Bun rieu (#31) ($14.75 large) - the vermicelli was thin with little substance to it. Broth was better than the BBH but still weak and lacking in depth. Didn't find anything special or satisfying at KP. The large bowls didn't fill any of us up. Won't be coming back. 2.5 stars. read more

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Not good. Do not go here. I love small businesses however this place does not serve quality fresh food. Our food was microwaved as I heard it. The rice is old, the toppings are minimal. The restaurant was cold and had no aroma of food. The service was an older lady who was nice. But food was not food as we were wanting a nice comfort Vietnamese food. read more

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Kim Phung is one of my favourite spots for Bun Bo Hue in Vancouver! It's up there with Cafe Xu Hue (in our books). Fiance and I have been here many many times and it never disappoints. Our go-to dish is their Bun Bo Hue. It's as authentic as it gets. Great flavour, perfect spiciness, with a good portion of meats. We also like to start off our meal with their Nem Nuong (Grilled Pork Patty) Salad Rolls. On previous visits, we've also had their Bun Rieu (which is also popular there), the Seafood Udon Noodle Soup (Bun Canh Do Bien), and Shrimp Salad rolls.. all good! As mentioned earlier, one of our favourites. A great hole-in-the-wall pho spot! read more

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The owner's daughter is so so so friendly. This store normally closes at 10pm but we were not aware of their holiday hours for the month of December (they close at 7pm). We came by and were trying to get in through the back door when the owner's daughter came out and took us in and told us that she is actually the chef so as long as she is here, there is food hahaha. She totally did not need to let us in but was kind enough to do so! The restaurant gives off a very homey and cozy vibe. Menu prices are all affordable but heads up: CASH ONLY! The broth came steaming hot and was packed with flavour. Noodles were perfect too!! Perfect for the cold weather-- will 100% be back. Kim Phung just earned 3 loyal customers :) read more

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Ordered the rare beef and beef balls pho and it only came with 3 tiny pieces of the beef balls.. wtf .. $16.99 for that ... read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - 3 small pieces of beef balls.. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I drove by KP almost everyday on my way to work, it is so unnoticeable to me that I never thought of eating here. Today I happened to find a parking spot outside its front door, oh well might as well give it a try... This pho place is very small, does not have any fancy decoration, price is not particular on the low side, service is just so so. And why should this hole in the wall deserve a good rating? The Main reason is its food! I believe KP has been in this same busy location (Victoria & 42nd ave) for over 20 years. If one small eatery can survive such a long time among its competitors, there got to be something unique about it. The main reason is its food! I am pretty sure I shall return for more consider it is not the most popular or likeable pho place. The main reason is its food! Taste so good! read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - Chicken & pork chop on rice $9.50 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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There are so many hidden gems along this stretch of Victoria, I'm having trouble trying them all. Parking is available along Victoria, as well as the side streets. This one definitely looks rather dumpy on the outside, but don't let the dirty canopy fool you. Everybody knows - the dirtier looking the Asian restaurant, the better the food tastes. The place is a mom and pop operation. Mom takes the orders, and dad whips up the food. Pricing here is a maybe $1 more than the competition, but it's still mostly in line. The BBH here has a nice kick to it. Generous portions of meat, with chunks of oh-so-tasty pig's blood. Served with plenty of cilantro and green onions on top. Beautiful. My friend had the roast duck. I tried a piece. Bright yellow skin, and nice soft meat. Tasty. The problem I have with places like these is that everything looks good. I'd be here for months, getting fat. Recommended. read more

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Kim Phung is one of the many nondescript Vietnamese restaurants that dot the Vancouver food scene. Located on the busy Victoria Drive strip of Killarney, it's quite easy to pass by this shop without noticing it. The Pho Dac Biet, or house special pho, was $9.50 for a large bowl. As it turns out, it wasn't actually that big of a bowl of pho (at least when compared with other large pho bowls at other restaurants). Overall, nothing really "special" about this pho but it gets the job done. The Com Ga Bi Chu Hap ($10.75) included grilled chicken, shredded pork skin, and "meat pie" on rice. We topped it off with a fried egg because... well, it would be a shame to have a Vietnamese rice dish without a fried egg. The "meat pie" is similar to yuk beng (a Chinese meat pie made with coarsely ground pork). This is pretty much your typical Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall... nothing overly bad with it but nothing that would entice me to go out of my way to return either. read more

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Came to this hole in the wall on a recommendation from my aunt and it was the best pho I've had in my life! I'm from Toronto, and it seems that Vancouver pho is a lot better and this place was even better than some of the other places we've visited so far. FYI, cash only. We ordered the Bun Rieu (~$12), a tomato based soup that tasted "sweet" in the meat soup/flavourful way and it came with the traditional shrimp paste, too. Also got a Bun Bo Hue (~$11) which had an assortment of meats including pork hock/leg which seems to be a yummy staple in Vancouver pho places. Slightly too spicy than what I enjoy, but I think it's supposed to be spicy. What really stood out was the delicious ("thick"?) broth that felt like more than just water and msg (though I'm sure was there too). And the thick, crunchy, lengthwise cut green and red onions. Most places dice them up into little pieces but I love how this place cut them up (with a peeler?) into longer pieces. Both were large sizes, not gigantic as in Toronto, but enough to fill up both myself and my wife. We also got the shrimp salad roll (~$8), which was professionally wrapped very tightly. Above average. I'm not a fan in general, but my wife liked it. Overall, super tasty Vietnamese noodles for a decent price (for Vancouver). read more

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How I picture bun bo hue to be. Has pork feet, right type of noodles, and is actually spicy. Though, skimping on meat especially for a large. Close to 4* but lacking a little bit read more

Definite hole in the wall. Mom and pop shop. Cash only. Just over a handful of tables. You'll notice the prices to be a tad higher than other Vietnamese restaurants, but what you get here is that extra care and "homey" flavour put into each dish. The menu also offers the less common selections: congee, banh hoi (thin pressed noodles), banh bot loc (chewy tapioca dumplings with and without banana leaves), banh xeo (crepe-pancake), stir fried dishes, other kinds of noodle soups.... Their pho ga (chicken noodle) is different in that it has more quail eggs, gizzard, and pork blood cubes. The steamed tapioca dumplings wrapped in banana leaves are more plump than other ones I've had (say Mui Ngo Gai, Mr Red) and has a stronger aroma infused from the leaves. The seafood noodle soup has a pleasant crab-tasting broth (reminds me of crab flavour cup noodle but without the msg sting against your tongue and is many times better). My partner said he'd order it again. My duck congee came out piping hot in a big pho-sized bowl, with the meat nicely plated separately. I don't think I've had duck prepared this way before; it was really good and you just need to try it yourself! The congee was super savoury and not bland at all. You'll find other good stuff in there too. Let me know if you can finish that huge portion in one sitting. Nothing seems to be too salty. MSG gives me side effects and I've yet to feel any here. Love how they garnish with plenty of fried onions and garlic. (But not a fan of the soapy minty herb they use) Will be coming a lot more now. There may be a slight communication barrier, but they're nice and friendly. If you can't speak Vietnamese, I think they may understand Cantonese better than English. Parking at the back apparently. It may look dark and closed at night but if you get a little closer you'll see the little open sign on. Strolling in after 9pm is a-okay. read more

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I read the other reviews and thought to myself: really??? what?? Nobody else likes this restaurant? I've been a regular of this place for the last couple of years. It is a tiny-hole-in-the-wall type of vietnamese restaurant run by a small family. I see Dad, daughter and son running the front of the house, while Mom is in the back kitchen! Any visit is not the same without ordering their freshly made salad rolls! I suspect they do really make it fresh to order since I can taste the freshness in their quality of the salad roll plus the fact I always have to wait 10 mins. They serve an amazing pho(I particularly like the seafood noodle soup but beef ain't bad either) with a clear, homemade tasting broth that doesn't make it thirsty for the next two hours! Sadly, I always end up ordering the SAME things everytime I go, so I have not had the pleasure of exploring other items on their menu! (O wait, do not order their sandwich-much better at Au petite cafe or Bon cafe on Main St.) Save your appetite on their phos! read more

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Came here on a Monday night and it was absolutely empty. Gave me reasons to think the food wouldn't be prepared well. Turns out that at Kim Phung they offer the best condiment selection. Diced Thai chilies really trumps for people looking to add spice to their soup. Outside of the condiments, the soup was hot and had a solid base and body. No flavour is missing in this bowl. Noodles were tender, but there is hints of msg. If that isn't your thing, you could avoid. But I still found it very enjoyable and a place I would definitely return to. read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - #10 beef with tendon. Solid. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

the most flavourful Bun Rieu hands down! coffee is legit and not watered down. this place is OG and is more satisfying than the rest imo. if u crave full-flavour as i do, then its a must-try! read more

Wow, everyone else has been so underwhelmed by this place, but my experience was great! Pho Real! Yes it's a little hole in the wall kinda place that is a little bit grimy, but I don't generally go and get Pho for the ambiance or service. We were the only non-Vietnamese customers, which to me is a good indication of traditional and authentic food. Its all about that big bowl of comfort-Pho that makes me warm and happy on a rainy day, or nurses me back to health when I'm hungover and fragile. The service was quick and friendly. The spring rolls were light and crunchy and served with fresh cucumbers and that delicious tangy fish sauce. We had the "small" bowls of Pho for $8.50 each and they were still freakin huge. Loads of fresh bean shoots, mint and lime. Lots of condiments on the table - chili oil, soy, chili sauce, vinegar, everything you need to work up a good sweat. The Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk was just like what we drank in Vietnam. I would eat here again, Pho Sho'! read more

This boy I liked took me here some time ago... and I thought "what the heck is THIS place?" This wasn't exactly the place I had in mind for a date. But, boy was I wrong. Even though the decor is a tad bit outdated, and there are those wall plant things on the wall, I was blown away by the food that came out of that kitchen. First things first. I love love LOVE salad rolls. This place has the perfect vegetable, shrimp, meat ratio. AND the roll is perfectly wrapped... you don't lose half the rice noodles while eating it. I like to add a bit of (ok. maybe a bit more than a bit of) hot sauce into the salad roll dipping sauce. There are a few things I love to eat here. All of their PHO is amazing. The secret is in the broth I think. You can really tell that there is a lot of TLC that went into making that broth. What i love about their broth is that it doesn't leave that weird dry thirsty feeling after. Also try the shrimp paste noodles. I'm not sure what it's called in Vietnamese... but it's their shrimp paste Pho. Broth is quite pungent in shrimp paste flavor. It took me a few tries to really get into it. But when i did, oh boy... mind blown! There is a lot of stuff in there... shrimp, rare beef things, those blood jelly things (which I still have a hard time eating), puff tofu things... This place has now become one of our regulars. When we crave PHO, we go here... and reminisce. OH and i also must tell you... the couple who owns this place is the most wonderful people ever! They are not only friendly, but also extremely kind. read more

I must start off with, I LOVE THIS PLACE! This my number 1 spot for Bun Bo Hue, it always has the perfect spicyness and the pig feet is tender and not hard like other places. I used to always and only order bun bo hue but after awhile I decided to try out other items on the menu. Other likes on the menu are bun rieu, chicken pho, three meats on rice (lemon grass chicken, grilled pork chop & some patty I forgot what it was but so awesomely delicious), SMALL spring rolls not the big ones and chicken congee. Their chicken congee is definitely home styled traditional vietnamese congee different from Chinese congee but it was good. The family that owns this restaurant are extremely kind and remembers who I am when I go, always welcomed :) This is a smaller restaurant and older place but that doesn't mean food isn't great, do not judge a book by it's cover, This is a neighborhood gem. read more

Came here to try their Pho since so many people were raving about it. This place is really small and is in desperate need of a renovation. Didn't feel too comfortable eating here. The broth was average. I didn't think my pho was outstanding at all. I also thought the prices were higher than most pho restaurants. I doubt I will be back again. read more

Walk by this place all the time but the front entrance isn't too attractive. Went here because a friend wanted to have lunch here. Parking is hard to find in this busy neighborhood full of Asian shops. Happy to find parking in the back. It is the epitome of your hole in the wall, mom and pop shop. The tiny place was full of people early afternoon on a Sunday. We waited for them to clean the last vacant table for us. Food didn't take too long. We all enjoyed our meals; delicious and fresh pho noodle soups. The dumplings were yummy and unique (gelatinous) with a tasty sauce. Everyone said their food was good and tasty, including the salad roll which had cucumber in it. Cash only. Will definitely try again. read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It's a solid 4 stars, but I had such great food that I feel it's worth 5 stars to me today. I ordered the highly recommended #32, fish sauce vermicelli (aka umami bomb soup with noodles), and #56, pork stuffed sticky rice tapioca dumplings in banana leaf. The food transported me to Vietnam. I could swear I was in rice fields by the mekong delta drinking this soup. It's pretty rare for me to taste a dish that I've never had before in Vancouver or anywhere else in the world. The pork stuffed sticky rice was one of those dishes. There are influences, obviously, from other dishes, but I've never had something quite like this. At first, I was expecting something similar to chinese sticky rice dumplings, but the inside is completely crystalline and translucent. The texture is soft and sticky, almost gooey. The soy sauce pork inside was a well known flavor, but the entire package was new to me, including the fish sauce dip. Must try, if you've never had it before. For the soup noodle, at most places, they give a plate of bean sprouts, lime, and a hot pepper. Here, they use a mint-basil hybrid, and add shave jicama root to the bean sprouts. It was a nice extra touch. Very hole in the wall and small. Ideal group size is 4 people, because there are no tables bigger than that. But amazing food especially for wet rainy days. Worth the trip. read more

Coming from someone who has eaten at Pho Le(one of the best authentic pho places in Saigon), Kim Phung has my now favourite pho! I got the rare beef and beef balls. I always like to taste my soup before putting any extra flavouring in it and it was amazing. It had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. The beef slices were very thin and not chewy at all. Delicious! I've also had their Bun Bo Hue and loved it. Keep in mind that their bun bo hue is authentically spicy. A lot of places in Vancouver will serve bun bo hue very mild and sometimes not spicy at all to cater to north american tastes but Kim Phung doesn't. So if you can't handle your spice, skip this dish! The only criticism is that it's a little pricey for asian food but the quality of food is what makes me not mind paying an extra dollar or two. The owners are also really sweet! read more

This is definitely a family-run, cash only, traditional pho spot. We came here for the bun bo hue as it is one of the top rated items on the menu. The menu is pretty extensive for a hole-in-the-wall pho place, but there are some interesting items on there that you won't find anywhere else. The BBH was pretty good in terms of balance of sour, salty and spicy flavours but the portions were quite small. The regular bowl is almost too little food, I would definitely recommend ordering a starter. We got the spring rolls and they were delicious also, not too salty and they were piping hot when they arrived. I like that the broth of the BBH is not too spicy, and I did not feel the dreaded MSG thirst afterwards. The broth is not too rich which is good because I like to add my own twist to it by adjusting the sweet and spicy level with hoisin sauce and chili oil. The meat was okay, not the best I've had and the pork hock was a little tougher than I'd like. Order extra noodle if you are feeling rather hungry, as you can see from the photo the bowl doesn't really look "full". I would just expect a little more noodle so the portion can be more substantial. I will absolutely come back to try the other items, like #32 which is another popular item on the menu. I will absolutely update this review once I have had a chance to try other unique items! read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tried the house special pho which had a different type of taste to it. Not in a bad way but different. I was super hungry and finished up the whole thing :) that being said the place does need some renos. Looks a bit run down and has a 80s or 90s feeling. The service is pretty friendly and fast. It's definitely a place to try. My wife tried the spring rolls which were pretty tasty as per her statement :) other than that come in and try the place to support the local business. You might like it ;) read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - Beautiful day and yummy Vietnamese food :))) - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Small Pho joint on Victoria Drive. I've only had the beef flank, tendon and rare beef here, but it while the meat was decent, the broth was devoid of flavour. Service is okay, but food came out a bit slow during peak hours. There isn't much value in my eyes and I would rather head to other pho joints not too far from here. read more

The chicken pho was really good. Packed with chicken and something I never seen before. Two little hard boiled Quail eggs. Nice. I ordered it to go and they took extra care in packing the soup in 3 separate containers. One, for the broth, one for the noodles and chicken and one for the sprouts and mint. They even included a whole red chilli pepper. And at the end they laid a small piece of cardboard in the bottom of the plastic bag so the soup would not fall over when you picked up the bag. read more

My friends introduced me to this place. It doesn't look impressive but the noodles are super yummy. We always order the #56, the shredded pork and shrimp dumpling wrapped in banana leaf and the #32, the fish sauce with round vermicelli noodle soup. SOoooooo goood! Not all pho restaurants sell these dishes so it's always a treat when we make the trek to Kim Phung! read more

Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love the place! It's one of my favorite pho places and I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants! I always get the pho tai Bo vein (beef balls and rare beef noodle soup) or I get the dumplings, or I get the vermicelli wrap hehe this are my 3 favorite dishes! I will always come back for more. Ya it's a whole in the wall, but it's a good whole in the wall with good comfort food! read more

Dingy looking small place + packed tables + cluttered decor = good food We had the spicy seafood noodle soup snd thin pressed vermicelli with grilled pork. Originally planned to order large portion so we can take it to go, but in the end we licked the bowl and plate clean with NOTHING left. read more

Good place to chow down. Their food are very tasty and the owners are very nice as well. read more

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The pho broth here is a little bit different here. It's sweeter in a good way! You don't have to wait very long for your food and service is always great. You can sense that this is a family business. The food is well priced, and filling. read more

Be careful if you get pho as takeout. They use styrofoam containers (not plastic ones like all the other restaurants) so if you're carrying other bags/have unstready hands the styrofoam bowls will warp and all the soup will spill into the bag!! The place isn't much for cleanliness either (even compared to other hole in the wall places). Service was slow even at a very slow time of day (the place was empty and it still took 15-20 minutes for a single order). The second time I went, I was forced out of my table b/c they had a big party coming in. Totally unprofessional. read more

Don't be deterred by the dated and seemingly unkempt awning or you'll be missing out on a great Vietnamese gem! The place is a tad on the dirty side but the food is great! I usually get the dry vermicelli bowls with the spring rolls to gauge a restaurant and it did not disappoint! Only downside is that compared to other ones that I've been to, it's a bit pricier (not by much, maybe a dollar or two more) read more

This place is a BIG DUMP! It is literally a hole in the wall, there are ants crawling on the tables and walls. The food is average, but difficult to swallow because of the ants. I would never ever go back there, and I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Average quality Vietnamese. I prefer to go not too far away to the Vietnamese area on Kingsway for some much better choices.

I've had takeout from here three times. I've been very happy every time. The food is awesome. I wouldn't try to order on the telephone though as often the server is an older woman with very limited English. She's super friendly but ordering is done with pointing. read more

I have been eating Pho and all manner of Vietnamese foods since I was a teenager so that's over 20 years now, and this place is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants of all time. I am hesitant to review it because I like to be able to walk in and sit down whenever I want. Which lately has been weekly. I love that they are family owned. I love that they have a different variety of foods on their menu that I haven't seen other places. More than once I have pointed at a dish they bring to another table and said "What's that!? I want it!" -Like #49 the grilled pork lettuce wraps. Their soup is great quality as well. I also get a very upset stomach from MSG and wheat and it has never happened at this restaurant. Not even when I have the spring rolls. No restaurant is perfect, but I can't actually remember ever having a bad meal here. I took my picky ex-chef boyfriend and he loved it to. No it's not fancy, no there's no air conditioning. Yes it's cash only. But the same family members are there every day cooking, and I love that. Oh and there's free parking in the back. ;) read more

Pretty good, Victoria has lots of great vietnamese restaurants, this is one of them.