It was a cold and dry winter evening in Feb. Something warm and soupy would be nice. Vietnamese pho was a great choice. The restaurant was very cozy with approximately capacity of 20. The young server greeted me and seated me very quickly. About half of the restaurant was occupied with a family birthday party. The adults and the kids wee enjoying themselves. It's a family friendly place. I ordered: - Special beef pho (P1) which has a little of rare beef slices, flank and meat balls. - Deep fried chicken wings and drumsticks - Prawn salad rolls (takeout) The soup of the pho was good. While I thought it would be rare beef slices, the beef was all cooked. I thought maybe the soup was too hot? Maybe the beef was cooked by the soup on the way they served from the kitchen to the dining room? I was too hungry to raise a question. The beef was OK, not tender. I appreciated the flank and the meat balls. It would be better if they can add one to two other toppings. It's a special noodle. Other Vietnamese places tend to have 4 to 5 tops. They served bean sprouts, a quarter of key lime and a little basil leaves on the side. The pho noodles were cooked perfectly. They have medium and large sizes. The large size had a reasonable portion of noodles for its size. The deep fried chicken wings is something I highly recommend. They probably used fish sauce and honey or sugar as the coating sauce. It was very apetitizing. It also had a bit of spicy kick. The Prawn salad rolls were saved for later. They go well with their homemade peanut sauce. The prawn and the veggies inside were fresh. The chef was a young Asian guy. I think they have room for improvement on sourcing ingredients. The location is convenient. Free 2-hour street parking is available. They are open everyday except Sunday. read more

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Authentic and flavorful Real Vietnamese food at reasonable prices. Recommended in Courtenay read more

If this is the best pho in Courtenay like every one claims, you shouldn't eat pho in Courtenay. I had the Pho Bac Diet. Rare beef slice, flank, meatball, and instead of noodles I got veggies. The service was great, and the food came fast, but the pho itself wasn't that good. The broth is so bland and doesn't have any real flavour to it. It needed salt even. I've never had to add salt to a pho before. Because of the lack of flavor, all the meat was bland and tasted off, because it didn't absorb any of the broth flavors. Not that it really could have, because when it came to me it was all fully cooked. The old chilli paste and hoisin added a little flavor, but it wasn't enough. Super limited menu as well. If you're menu is this small you better do it right. Who doesn't have tendon or fatty beef? Last time I eat pho in Courtenay apparently. read more

Pho 54 - Pho bac diet - Vietnamese Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

It was decent . Daughter had spring rolls which were a bargain at 3 for 7$ bucks I think. I had the bun with fried spring, Vietnamese sausage and pork. Very tasty. Don't come here expecting to be transported to Kingsway and Victoria and you'll leave happy read more

My go to restaurant on Saturdays when out for a stroll to the shops. Always consistent, very fast and friendly service. Reasonably priced. I'd recommend pho 54 for a quick tasty and not too pricey lunch! read more

Great place. I had lunch in the restaurant. The food came quickly, was super tasty and the hostess was really pleasant. I'll go back for sure! read more

Hands down - best pho in Courtenay. Quick, friendly, and efficient service. Tea was refilled without asking. Huge bowl of Pho for $12. Great selection of condiments on the table including delicious spicy chili paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Rivaled some of the pho I had in Vietnam. 15% off special on right now for their opening. read more

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I love pho so much! But not this pho. The meat arrived fully cooked (what?!) and they gave us a Whitne person soup spoon lol. It's the only pho in the valley so I'm pretty sure the locals think it's good because they don't know any better. It's not good. At all. read more

Small little vietnamese restaurant that sits where many a restaurant was but never lasted. Decor is basically the same as whatever was there last. However I think this place will still be around for years to come if they keep up with good prices and great food and great service. I shared a vietnamese noodle bowl which they dont state on the menu it can be changed up with chicken and shrimp.... which we did and it was great. The spring roll was over cooked so not as tasty as other places. Also had the vietnamese sub which it too can be substituted for chicken which we did. It was one of the best subs I have had. Its spicy and the last bite I had was a mouth full of burning spice. Not sure what it was they put on it but it was a lot on that last bite and it burned. Next time I would ask what was is on it thats hot and ask for less and or even it out properly. read more

Absolutely delicious! I came here all the time (before the pandemic). The P1 is my favourite. I crave it almost every day. Staff is super friendly and the service is very quick. The lemongrass chicken is also delicious. Favourite restaurant in town. I hope they stay open forever. read more

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Excellent food and service. Ordered the vermicelli and spring rolls and they were happy to substitute chicken for the beef. Very reasonably priced too! Note they are on the corner of 5th and Fitzgerald (492 Fitzgerald) - the Google map took me to 8th and Fitzgerald which was totally wrong. read more

This place is kinda hidden on the side, thought to give this place a try. I ordered the spicy soup and I really love it. It taste just as good as my favourite Vietnamese restaurant at Ironwood mall in Richmond, BC! :) read more

FABULOUS! Simone is a darling and the food is the best I've had west of Vietnam!

Finally a great Pho place in Courtenay! Delicious traditional pho soup, spring rolls and many other classic Vietnamese dishes. The ambiance was great and the service staff were very friendly. I loved it and will be back. read more

Tried this place for the first time today. Excellent pho! Delicious broth and very generous portions. Will most definitely be back for more and so glad to find an authentic pho house within a short drive. Highly recommended!! read more

Really good pho! The spicy pork one was my favourite. The pork bowl (not pho) was also awesome. I might be addicted to the spicy chili oil .

Ordered chicken got pork. Totally shocked to find a hair in my spring roll and a hair in my lettuce! No joke. Absolutely unacceptable. Will never go back and would not recommend. Zero stars not one. read more