The square spring "roll" is a reason to go experience this place. It is chock full of crab, shrimp,…read morevermicelli noodles making it a flavour bomb. They give you three of these lovelies and you covet your share! I've had these at other places but they do it exceptionally well. Our waiter was excellent, he was attentive when we needed him and personable which made the visit welcoming. Our main was the turmeric fish and WoW this dish delivered on taste, freshness and abundance. We needed some coaching on how to mix everything together and identify the ingredients but whoa we were blown away at the first bite. The shrimp paste that makes up the sauce is funky and an acquired taste that we love. It is very nice that it is on the side to allow for you to control the amount, we used it all and the waiter offered more. This restaurant is a labour of love, it is a good story of the family and it shows in the upkeep of the place (including the clean and spacious toilets). I'll be back! With friends!

Excellent food here but obviously specializing in north Vietnamese tastes . We had the FRIED CRAB…read moreMEAT & PORK SPRING ROLLS Chả Nem Cua Bể and the Crabmeat Spring Rolls Vermicelli | Bún nem cua bể. They tasted terrific and the service was good . Good Ambience is inside with plenty of seating . Few parking spots in underground out back . My only critique is no staff had refilled the paper towel dispenser in the restroom when I was there

This is my second time coming to this location. The first time I tried their lemongrass pork. It…read morewas very good. The crispy baguette loaded with lots of pickled veggies but I still missed the crackling pork bahnmi. I find that they put less hoisin sauce in the crackling pork bahnmi at this location. The one I had at their Broadway location was better because of the sauce Last time I came on a stat holiday and there were people waiting already. This time we came on a weekday around 12:30 and it is packed as well. Definitely, budget more time if you are in a hurry

We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy! But thankfully due to the staff's efficiency and…read morefast service, we didn't have to wait too long for our drink and banh mi order. We ordered the House Special Cold Cut ($9.25) and their seasonal special Matcha Fog ($7.95). The banh mi was delicious as always with a nice amount of filling and crunchy bread. I do think the bread was a bit on the crunchier/harder side this time though, but it was still tasty. The Matcha Fog was unique and the London fog paired well with the earthy matcha and neither flavours overpowered each other. It was a little on the sweeter side though, so would ask for half the syrup next time. Overall, would definitely return for their solid menu items!

No frills kind of place to get banhmi. Slightly confusing entrance, this is on Newton! Not on…read moreKingsway. Make sure to do a quick search before hand to avoid a mixup. Banhmi itself hit the spot. We got a good amount of ingredients in our sandwiches. Looked like most people get their sandwiches to go. There were a few tables inside to eat in. Definitely a quick in and out style kind opf place.

Awesome bamh mi place close to Metrotown that is very affordable. They do sit-in and take-out and…read morefood is made pretty quickly. The staff are also very nice. The street-side entrance is pretty sketchy-looking and we totally went by the place the first time even though we were looking for it because of how barricaded-up it looked. But once you get inside, it's very cosy. There's a huge electronic menu right behind where you order, which is great. I don't have to dquint to read everything! For sure a small place, they have quite a bit of selection for food. The banh mi comes as just a sandwich or as a meal with spring rolls and a can of pop. I got the garlic beef one which was amazing. They are very generous with the meat, mine had at least 4 or 5 whole slices throughout. My boyfriend had the deluxe classic which was also delicious and huge. Takes me at least 3 bites to cover the width of the banh mi to try all the toppings! I definitely want to go again and try the lemongrass options next time.

Large #15 pho with tax $17.95. Still as good as ever. Usually quiet. Very family run Buisnessread more

Years ago, I was coming to dine in this restaurant all the time. Just recently, I came back, I saw…read morethis girl, she was poking, cleaning her nose when I came in so I said to her nicely, please! Wash your hands before you touch anything cooking. The owner said to me, ' If you do not like it, you can leave. How very RUDE is that how she talk to a customer? She's losing customers like that! I will report her! Some staff members do not understand what FOOD SAFE is. YOU ALWAYS NEED TO WASH HANDS ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY TOUCHING FOOD.

Saw this while walking by and decided to try it!…read more It is very tiny inside but if you can get a seat, your stomach will be pleased! Their rare steak and brisket pho was delicious and had a great soup base flavor! The lemongrass chicken banh mi sandwich was delicious and the bread was very soft and buttery. I also liked their condensed milk iced coffee. Service isn't the friendliest but they get the job done. I def recommend their food!

The broth was very good but unfortunately the beef wasn't, very fatty and the fat on the beef…read morelooked weird

Been here many times, just never wrote a review! Always loved the food and service here! Super…read morefriendly and kept refilling our tea multiple times. Delicious food in a hole in the wall kind of spot. Great place to eat after shopping for an entire day across the street at Metrotown! Haven't eaten anything here I don't really like yet so far. And they take credit card here too!

Convenient location on Kingsway. Right across from Metro Town. I came to grab a quick bite before…read moremy movie with my friend. I took my partner here a second time and I ordered the same thing twice because I loved it so much. The beef stew noodle soup is very flavourful and comes in big portions too. If I remember correctly, almost everything in the menu was under $20.

We stopped by for a #3 Viet Xiu Mai sandwich combo with a pork spring roll and coke. My hubs had…read morethe #7 Deluxe Classic with extra mayo. What we received were hot, juicy and crispy sandwiches that were sliced in half for us since we decided to dine in. All the flavours we expected were there however we noticed that the sandwich size had gotten smaller since the last time we were here a few months ago. The fillings to bun ratio were balanced but there seemed to be less room for the pickled veg and cilantro toppings. This would also mean that the fillings were reduced to match the bun size too. No what I was expecting. My spring roll was fresh, hot and meaty. Better than expected. My sandwich combo was $14.50 while my hubs sandwich was $11 which is not bad but was better in the past. Value verdict: 4/5 because they reduced the size of their sandwiches and the quantity of fillings. Service at the order counter was helpful and prompt delivery of the sandwiches to our table was most appreciated. They have a large selection of canned cold drinks from a self serve cooler as well offering traditional Vietnamese coffee, fruit flavoured teas and lemonade drinks. One of the reasons we chose to dine in in this tiny shop was for their air conditioning and to eat our sandwiches hot and fresh. Very limited number of tables (2) and a window counter to seat 3-4 diners. They do offer a frequent sandwich buyer feature. Cash and all cards accepted. No washroom. Limited wheelchair accessibility due to the size of the shop and tables within.

Used to be my go to for a quick and delicious lunch, even though they aren't the cheapest option!…read moreUnfortunately, the last few times I've gone I've noticed a decline in quality and likely won't be back. Less toppings, veggies haven't been fresh and bread noted to be a bit stale also. Overall meat quality seems to be lower as well. Service is semi slow but the stores are always clean. Nice that they have a loyalty program for those who still enjoy it. The tofu salad roll is large.

Our go-to bânh mi spot! What's great about Ba Le is it has superior vegetarian options which is…read moresometimes quite hard to find. And if you find it it's usually egg or tofu. But Ba Le does a faux spicy chicken and it's so delicious! My husband gets it every time and often me being the meat eater actually prefers his! I also have had their salad rolls and while they're good, I've had better! I typically prefer a peanut sauce to dip versus a hoisin. The Vietnamese coffee is strong as hell, I can only drink half or I'm buzzed all day! They have so many options to pick from which is awesome. The service is always super fast and friendly too. I just wish the space was abit bigger to sit as it's always packed and often hard to find a table. All in all, solid solid joint!

While I like their products including the coffees and banh mi, today I was disappointed with my…read morevisit. I went intending to redeem my birthday banh mi, but they were sold out, which is fine. But knowing that I was there for my birthday, the server who was sweeping the floor didn't seem to care, and told me to go to their other location. All this time, she did not smile, and did not say happy birthday. Attitude counts. Please improve service.