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    Linh Cafe

    3.9 (365 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, French
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Anita Z.

    This restaurant serves a fusion of Vietnamese-French (most French) food items but I came here to try the Northern-style pho. We were given a free roll of bread with butter and were able to get it refilled. The pho comes in a huge bowl so I wouldn't eat too much of the bread as advice! We were also given a pickled garlic chili sauce and it was so good. It was sour and quite spicy (which I enjoyed). Personally, I prefer Southern-style pho since I like having more garnishes.

    Pho w Bone Marrow
    Valerie Y.

    My friends and I were looking for a good pho place in downtown and we were not disappointed! I will say that Linh Cafe is confusing - it's a bakery, it's a pho place, and it's also a high-end French-ish restaurant. We came only for the pho, so it was within our budget. But the rest of the menu was pretty fancy. I got a mini sized pho and I added bone marrow. That was delicious - the bone marrow makes the soup so much fattier and heartier. I don't think I've had Northern pho, which has wider noodles and a clearer soup. My friend was surprised that they didn't provided sauces like hoison and chili sauce, or bean sprouts and herbs. Apparently that's specific to Southern pho! I also shared the Pate Sticks with some friends. This was delicious - the pate was creamy and slightly spicy and I thought the presentation was fun.

    Garlic shrimp
    Anne C.

    A fusion Vietnamese and French restaurant that was recommended to us by another Yelp Elite and it did not disappoint! I loved that they had 2 portion sizes of the pho to choose from and a large variety of dishes to pick from. We got the spring rolls, mussels, and garlic shrimp which were all delicious and very buttery. And as mains we got the pho bo, and the mini size was perfect after sharing a ton of appetizers. Overall I loved the vibe and ambience here, and the food was also outstanding.

    Freshly baked bread
    Shirley C.

    Came to try this Vietnamese French fusion restaurant after searching n for similar places in Vanc. Reservation was easy to set up online. This is located in a trendy new addition under the Granville bridge. Modern interior with concrete flora and high ceilings and French country style wood chairs. Server was friendly and helpful with the menu. Tried the espresso martini and Madison mocktails. Freshly baked bread for the table was nice. The menu has a good selection but only a few mains to choose from. We ordered the frog legs, fois gras, spring rolls, escargots, mimosa salad for appetizers. Pork rib, steak frites, broiled fish and pho soup noodle. The frog legs were really delicious nicely fried and battered with chilis, salt and pepper seasonings. Meat was tender and juicy and good mastery of this dish. Foie gras and escargots were nicely done. Steak frites also nicely prepared, meat was sliced and good for family style sharing. The pork rib was nothing spectacular and didn't really live up to its own description. It was also difficult to eat, a massive pork chop on a rib that needed cutting up for one or many. The mimosa salad was really lacking. No flavour and confusing concept. After we ordered service was lacking as the server attended to other tasks. The server offered additional bread which never arrived at our table. The pork rib dish came without the appropriate cutlery so we were chasing someone for a steak knife and then it came without a fork. They didn't clear the used plates quickly or change any of our tiny small plates while we had this tapas / family style meal. The spring rolls were standard not memorable. The pho soup noodle was flavourful and salty but not too over powering like msg soups. They gave these share bowls which were standard size bowls and oddly too big. Services as really lacking at the end. They cleared the table and left half the dishes sitting there. By the time we finished dinner there were only two options for dessert which were both cookies. The menu for dessert was limited as well. Expected better dessert options from a French fusion place. Overall good restaurant concept but lacking in finesse and service for higher end dining at this price point.

    Our bill. 4 adults and 2 small kids. $175.26 before tips. Expensive !
    Mark M.

    Great food, clean washrooms, good service,great food but a bit pricey. Over all, we had a good time and enjoyed the food. Will return for sure. French fries delicious and crispy. Pho very tasty. Love the fresh bread.

    Lee Y.

    Top notch dining experience in downtown Vancouver! Loved the high ceiling and ambiance the minute I walked in. Came here for a ladies night out to celebrate a birthday and it was just such a great vibe!! The food was beyond my expectations!! I love bread so i appreciated the complimentary bread to start and the refills! We ordered a number of dishes from escargots to mussels and fish. Every dish was so flavorful. My only regret was not trying the pho. I must come back! Our server kindly split our bills amongst the party of 8. I noticed they had a space dedicated for big groups so it's good to have that option for a larger gathering. Would love to have my birthday there in the future!

    Madison's drink ($11)
    C. H.

    We stopped by here for a weekday dinner. The restaurant was not super busy at 5 pm. We were seated right away and we ordered a 3 course meal. Food started arriving after we placed our order. The complimentary bread was served with a side of butter in a disposable sauce cup. I think the presentation can be improved there, but it was a free item. Next to arrive were our drinks. The Vietnamese iced coffee was made well and tasted as expected. Madison's drink was alright. I tasted mainly club soda with a hint of berry flavour. The steak tartare was good. The side of chips complimented it nicely. We had pho and beef wellington for our mains. They were both delicious. I added bone marrow and a sous vide egg for extra flavour to the pho. Noodles were soft. The broth was light and a bit oily. The chili vinegar added a nice kick to the pho broth. The shortcrust pastry in the beef wellington was perfection. Beef was medium rare and there was a nice duxelles, ham and peppercorn sauce. Lastly, we ordered a cream puff and lemon tart for dessert. They were served on the same plate. I would have preferred individual plates, but this restaurant was going for the casual dining experience. Dessert was also delicious. The cream puff has a good amount of custard filling. The lemon tart was lightly sweet with a hint of sour and had a perfect buttery pastry crust. No complaints on the dessert themselves. Service was average. Our server was not on top of clearing plates at times and we had to get her attention to order dessert. The kitchen was fast to get our food order completed though. Ambiance is nice. I liked the modern casual feel. Lastly, restrooms were clean.

    Regular beef pho with added bone marrow
    Cecilia M.

    Was working on campus and my colleague recommended going to Linh Cafe nearby for lunch for some pho, as it was a chilly winter day. We walked in at 12:15pm on Tuesday and were immediately greeted and seated. We ordered one regular pho ($18.90) and one regular pho with beef marrow add on (+2.50). The server asked us if we wanted sharing bowls, which we thought strange, as we ordered our own bowls of pho, but said "yes". My bowl of pho, with the added bone marrow, came out within 8 minutes but we were left waiting for my friend's regular pho bowl for awhile. Finally, we flagged down our server and there was a miscommunication as she thought we only wanted one bowl of pho to share. The second bowl of pho was immediately put into the system and came out within a few minutes. Beef broth was really flavourful and light - perfect for a cold winter day! Beef brisket was nicely cooked and I really enjoyed the added extra bone marrow and highly recommend. At $18.90 for a regular bowl of pho, it is a bit pricey but it's a step above the regular Mom & Pop pho joints with a clearer lighter broth that doesn't lack in flavourful, in a prime DT location, and in a modern beautiful esthetic restaurant with superior service.

    Pho Bo $18.90
    Gloria M.

    Linh Cafe is a solid restaurant choice, under the Granville bridge. The restaurant is clean and spacious with stylish decor. Came here for a later lunch (~1:30pm) and got a table immediately. Ordered their pho bo and enjoyed it, especially with their chilli sauce which was spicy/sour and made the meal even more appetizing. Giving it a 4/5 stars since the price is on the expensive end for pho.

    Jeff J.

    Vietnamese food with French elevation - or just pricier Vietnamese food - you can decide that yourself. Not really sure where parking would be - as it was a nice day and i got there VIA transit and a short walk. Interior gave off a upscale French restaurant - probably missing a live piano - tables are nicely spaced so you can have privacy - lighting was perfect for you social media gurus that want to take the next best pic or video. Service was very quick and friendly - they were knowledgeable with there menu, and can answer anything with ease. There private branded Vinegar is so delicious - and there pho broth was pretty tasty - the spicy baguette was kind of random to me, and i didn't really enjoy it. Ice coffee was lacking in strength - and you can definitely find better - Personally , I will probably skip the re-visit as the prices are on the higher end , and the food was pretty average.

    Cristina L.

    This place is always busy. Extensive list of food menu and drinks. Prices are very reasonable as well. At the beginning our service was just okay but then we found out that our waitress was new and was a bit nervous. Service improved later on. This is always a fun place for any celebration or casual dinner.

    Jenny W.

    This place is pricey compared to other Vietnamese places. We tried the pate Baguette sticks and it wasn't as good as expected. The frog legs, tartare and pho were really good though. The service was way above average compared to other Vietnamese places. I guess that's why they charge for it.

    Frog legs
    Mandy W.

    After visiting Granville Island, we decided to swing by Linh Cafe for a quick bite. We ordered their escargot, frog legs, pho and spicy baguette but I'd have to say that their amazing sauce was the star of the show. Absolutely enjoyed their frog legs (with tons of garlic) and spicy baguette, and their escargot made a fantastic topping for their complimentary bread. Unfortunately, their pho wasn't as impressive as I had hoped because I was craving some noodle soup, but if you add a hefty scoop of their amazing sauce, it's phenomenal. Their service was good, especially since we noticed our server might have recently started as there was quite a bit of back and forth, but otherwise, good! Lovely interior.

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