A friend of mine recommended this restaurant in burnaby…read more we tried the special crab soup with vermicelli and the fresh fish soup with vermicelli we both really enjoyed the special crab soup which very flavourful. it has vietnamese ham, pork leg meat, tofu etc. only one downside was it wasnt quite hot to my preference when it arrived. it was slightly hotter than lukewarm The fish slices in the fresh fish soup was fresh and we like the dill flakes added to the soup which was a pleasant surprised for me because i dont recall having dill in vietnamese soup broth in the past. we made one of the soup noodles into a combo with spring rolls. very nice made with good amount of fillings

I like to come here for bun rieu instead od hoang yen. It is a smaller bowl and less crabby but…read morehoang yen is so salty now. It's also nice that I can get a smaller bowl for cheaper instead of an expensive larger bowl where I am forced to take home and it does not taste good the next day. Chicken wings came out piping hot but the meat was a bit tough. Their lemon sauce is nice and lemony now - I even drank the last drops. I like their butter garlic green onion sprinkles they put on top and wish they put more. Spring roll also came out nice and hot. Kind of small. They should really fix their menu saying the combo comes with 2 summer rolls when actually it comes with 2 half rolls.

First time trying Jokim Kitchen, a Vietnamese spot, for a weekend lunch. It's across from Hi Dozo…read moreSushi. Four $15.99 weekday lunch specials (11am-4pm). - Mango smoothie ($4.00) - good mango flavour - Avocado smoothie ($4.00) - creamy - Pho sa te ($17.50 large) - satay broth was better but light on the peanut flavour - Pho hai san ($17.50 large) - didn't detect any hot or sour in the broth. Serviceable but unmemorable - Saigon style platter ($42.95) - four types of meat with grilled asparagus and salad. Betel beef and the grilled galangal pork were both delicious. Sausage and lamb skewers were okay

I came here for the lunch specials. There are 4 items available for the lunch specials. $14.99 gets…read moreyou the dish and banana coconut dessert. Some days are quiet and some days are busy. When it's busy, you need to be patient as it's only one person doing everything out front. I have tried two dishes here. The house pho was good and it was the most beautifully plated rare beef on the side. The lemongrass chicken with rice was decent too. I did like the banana coconut dessert which came with the lunch special. It was not overly sweet and was the perfect portion to round the meal. I didn't like that they charged $0.50 for the take out container which was not stated anywhere. They didn't tell me about the charge before hand too. Street parking is available. The rear parking has only two spots allocated to the restaurant.

This is my second Vietnamese restaurant I always like to go. The food always big portion and fresh.read more

We were to be in the area yesterday morning, and 'Pho Chan' had been pre-picked for our lunch…read morevenue. A much overdue return visit for us, and we were anxious to try their fine Vietnamese fare once again. We arrived about 10:20 am, selected a brightly-lit table along the long side of the restaurant, were greeted by the server as we seated, brought utensils and such, and glasses of hot tea. Service to our table remained courteous and friendly throughout our stay. Food ordered: - Appetizers: crispy pork spring rolls -- prawn salad rolls -- fried chicken wings -- fried fish fillets. - Vermicelli Bowls: grilled sliced beef, pork & spring roll vermicelli bowl. - Noodle Soup: wonton vermicelli noodle soup. The ordered dishes were nicely-sequenced from the kitchen to table, and presentations looking so appetizing. All ingredients -- from the various meats, shellfish & fish, veggies, noodles, to sauces, and broths/stocks -- well-prepared, and tasting so fresh and flavourful. Yeah, we really enjoyed our dining experience at Pho Chan, and were sure happy to have chosen to return once again.

dropped by little minh's for lunch with a friend, and at 12:30 pm on a weekday there were still…read moreplenty of tables available. no waiting for a seat, no feeling rushed, just a relaxed dining room where it was easy to settle in and enjoy a leisurely lunch together. the space feels bright, clean, and welcoming, with bold red accent walls, warm wood finishes, modern pendant lighting, and an open kitchen that adds a bit of energy without making the room feel noisy. tables are comfortably spaced apart, making conversation easy, while the mix of regulars, office workers, and friends catching up gives the restaurant a comfortable neighbourhood feel. the service matched the atmosphere: friendly, efficient, and attentive without hovering. our drinks arrived quickly, followed not long after by our meals. to start, i ordered a vietnamese iced coffee. rich, bold, and sweetened with condensed milk, it delivered that familiar creamy kick that's always hard to resist and paired well with the fresh flavours of lunch. i decided on the sauté shrimp vermicelli bowl, featuring peeled (but not deveined) shrimp sautéed with garlic, fish sauce, and red chilies, served over vermicelli noodles with an assortment of fresh vegetables. the bowl arrived looking as fresh as it tasted, colourful ribbons of shredded lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, fragrant herbs, and a generous portion of shrimp over the noodles. the shrimp were tender and nicely seasoned, with the garlic and fish sauce adding plenty of savoury flavour, while the red chilies provided just enough warmth without overpowering the dish. once everything was tossed together, each bite offered a little bit of everything, crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, fresh herbs, and soft vermicelli noodles. it was colourful, healthy, and deeply satisfying while still feeling light enough for lunch. my friend ordered her usual, the grilled chicken salad, and after seeing it arrive, it wasn't hard to understand why she keeps coming back. generous slices of grilled chicken were layered over green and purple cabbage, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, fresh herbs, and finished with crispy fried shallots. it looked every bit as fresh and substantial as my bowl, with plenty of texture and colour. little minh's doesn't try to reinvent vietnamese food or chase trends. instead, it focuses on what matters: fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, generous portions, and friendly service. sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for, a comfortable neighbourhood restaurant where the food is consistently good, conversation comes easily, and you leave feeling satisfied rather than weighed down. we were thirsty afterwards though.

We come here when we are in the area. They have pretty solid pho. We visited today after a bit of…read moreBoxing Day shopping and noticed they put a notice out for price increase. It is understandable with the increasing food prices. It wouldn't deter us from coming here :) $15-$16 a bowl is still cheaper than some pho places. I noticed that they changed their interior a bit. They put in more big round tables. As usual, we ordered their special pho that comes with everything! The brisket is braised and it's so good. The broth has nice deep flavor. The portion size is decent. I couldn't finished it myself. If they start serving bahnmi as well, that would be more than perfect.

I've been seeing this place on instagram for awhile now so we decided to meet up at this place with…read moresome friends. We ordered the prawns with salted egg yolks. But the prawns were overcooked the salted egg yolks taste was barely there. And there were only 6 pieces of the shrimp. We also ordered the special crab soup. This dish was just ok for me. The soup was not as flavorful as what I was expecting. Finally we also ordered the Banh Hoi Platter. This was not bad it was filling for 2 people to share. This place was a miss for me the food is not worth going back for.

I'd seen B&D Authentic Viet Cuisine on my feed for a while and recently got to try it out ‍…read more We shared a house special beef pho and the spring rolls which came with lettuce (~$26 for entree and appetizer). The pho noodles were more on the flat thicker side compared to other pho places but the broth was quite light and savoury. The spring rolls were pretty bite size and standard I'd say! A solid spot with pretty fast service late at night, I liked the decor lighting.

I love that this restaurant serves nearly all vegan dishes. I ordered the combo with lemongrass…read morechicken with spring rolls and added the BBQ pork. I also substituted the rice for vermicelli. While I found the vegan meats to be super flavorful, I found that the fish sauce was extremely diluted. So much so that I had to use 2 containers worth of it for my dish. It was barely more flavorful than salted water. The springs rolls were tasty and had lots of filling. I have noticed that ever since the ownership has changed their portions have gotten smaller, but otherwise I really like grabbing food from this restaurant.

For take out. Had the lemongrass vegan "chicken" salad roll and regular baguette banh mi. Both are…read moredelicious. Glad they are open. Good vegetarian option. Will come back to try other options.