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!

Was looking for a delicious banh mi before my flight. On the way to the airport, I stopped by…read moreObanhmi to pick up two banh mis before my flight as my pre flight food. Ordering was super easy and the food came out fast. I ordered two #8 banh mi which is the classic banh mi that comes with 2 viet ham and pate. This is more of the traditional banh mi you see. I liked that Obanhmi also has a variety of other flavors including chicken lemongrass, beef sate, etc. Within the shop, there is a little bit of seating if you choose to sit inside and eat. The overall ambiance is cute for this small shop. I really like the newspaper wallpaper that incorporates the history of the banh mi. The banh mi itself was delicious. The toppings on top (cilantro, pickled vegetables, etc.) helped to add a nice crunch and helped to balance the whole entire sandwich. It was a good ratio of vegetables to meat to bread. Obanhmi is definitely is a solid option if you're in the area to get a banh mi!

Great find. Located on the downtown strip in Langley. Cute storefront! Clean+new inside…read more I give this store top points because they bake their baguettes, or have them delivered freshly! They have different options for banh mi than I've seen before; honey garlic chicken + beef sate. Just the right amount of sauce. The Vietnamese coffee was pre made mixture, which tasted okay but fresh would be better. I get it though it's a fast food style place. They don't give you a plate so when you sit down it's in a paper bag cover and all your French breadcrumbs will fall on the table. It's very small inside but has a few tables to sit in and eat. The service is friendly and while I was their the customers steadily trickled in. Will definitely go back!!

Ngon Cafe Vancouver 2228 Kingsway, Vancouver…read more https://eatngon.com/home Met up with friends for a bite. A nice little place with a few tables. Great Bahn Mi sandwiches packed with ingredients! Hubby ordered a beef plate, it was loaded with protein & came with a French bread to go with the meal. They also have vegan options. A very cool place, if you are around the area or done T&T grocery shopping. Drop by for a bite. Great bubble tea & coffee selection.

Nice quaint Vietnamese place between Victoria and Nanaimo…read more Parking is available on Kingsways, as well as the side streets. The place is pretty modern. Interior is a bit too bright. Guess they like their lights. Staff are friendly and chatty. No complaints. I wasn't sure what to try, so I had their sizzling beef with bread. The dish is served on a sizzling platter. The beef comes in slices and as well as ground form, and is marinated in cow juice, and sprinkled with onions and cilantro. Served with 2 cocktail weiners, a fried egg, some cucumber and tomato slices, and fries. The bread is literally a toasted Vietnamese sandwich bun with nothing inside. Pretty tasty, but the portion is on the smaller side. I also had their ice coffee. Nice big cup, though there was a lot of ice. Hit the spot though. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

Heard this shop from my friend and she highly recommended it!…read more Tried their chicken lemongrass combo with Thai milk tea and Nem fries! Total around $15! It was my very first time trying nem fries and it was super good! Taste like a thin sausage spring roll haha Thai tea is nice and totally brings back my memories of Thailand! Miss it! Banh mi is nice since the bread is super crispy and tasty! Definitely will come back for another try!

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.

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

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.

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!

Brought my hubby here for breakfast. For the longest time, he thought his place is a French cafe…read morebecause of the Eiffel Tower in the logo. Anyways, we got the grilled pork banh mi and their crackling pork banh mi. Their banh mi are around $10 each. The size is around 8 inches. Their grilled pork is good compared to other places I have tried. It has a slight sweetness and bbq flavour and the pork is not dry. At some other banh mi places, the grilled pork tasted like pan fry. I have a bias on roast pork. I love the crispy pork skin. I have seen people getting crispy pork banh mi on travel YouTube video. I took the chance when I finally get to try it first hand. It's didn't disappoint for sure. The roast pork isn't salty and I believe there is a layer of hoysin sauce. Definitely worth coming back even though they are going to increase the price on April 1. Be aware that this place charges a fee if you pay by credit card.

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!

I don't usually go to Kingsway nearby Metrotown for foods but this time I felt like having lunch…read moreoutside rather than eating in food court. I searched for Vietnamese cafe and I found this place. They have pretty good reviews. I went there with my wife and we ordered grilled half pork and half chicken on rice and pho. This foods didn't disappointed us. I was surprised the broth of the pho was gracefully rich and tasty. The beef balls had natural beef taste. The grilled pork and chicken were having a nice smoked flavour but not burnt. Well done! The owner was there serving the customers and he is friendly and welcoming. At one moment the sunlight came in from the window he immediately went to pull down the bind so the customers won't get the sunlight directly into their eyes. He kept serving tea and refilled frequently. I'm happy with their service. In terms of foods and service quality, this is a place I will definitely return.