This has to be one of Richmond's busiest restaurants, it always busy when I go…read more The platter is great for sharing. Pho is good. Cool washrooms too.

(Kari's Rating 9.5/10)…read more Came with a group of 8 at 8:45pm and were seated immediately. The food came out lightning fast, everything is superb! I know she was doubting the authenticity at this place, but it absolutely blew me away-and I'm Asian. I ordered a bit off menu with the beef pho with a lemongrass broth and thicker noodles. We ordered three plates of the spring rolls and they were some of the best springs I've ever had in my entire life. They're crispy and not mushy inside, paired with the hoisin sauce absolutely delicious!! The persons are absolutely massive, so you're probably gonna end up taking something home, in which they will charge $.50 for a takeout container, but it is definitely worth it. I would genuinely come back if I can and I'll be forever thinking about this place. The Trung special soup was one of their specials, and it has a uniquely smoky flavor, which gave a lot of depth to the broth. The lemongrass chicken vermicelli plate was also delicious, it did need a little bit of hoisin and spice seasoning to lighten it up, but a very delicious meal with the pickled vegetables.

Great Vietnamese food served here. We stopped in for lunch at the recommendation of a friend and…read morewe're not disappointed. There were five of us so we ordered a variety of items from chicken to beef soup to mango salad and a beef and chicken soup. Everyone found their order tasty, cooked to perfection, and satisfying. Service was OK. We did have to track down our server to find what happened to our spring rolls and ask for water. There's plenty of parking outside and the restaurant has a lovely decor of what I think were cherry blossom trees. Based on the quality of the food, however, we would return when we're next in the area.

Grabbed lunch here with my wife and daughter today, and as always, I had to get my usual: the Beef…read moreRib Noodle Soup. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out. The broth is so flavorful and the beef is always fall-off-the-bone tender. Just a heads up, they do run out of the ribs so try to get here early if you would like to try it. The last couple of times we've come, the beef ribs were a bit smaller than they used to be, but they were awesome about making up for it. Last visit they threw in an extra rib, and today they gave us this massive extra bone loaded with tendon. I loved it. My wife was too shy to use her hands to eat it, so hey, bonus piece for me! Aside from the food, the service here is amazing. Everyone is super attentive and friendly. The vibe is really comforting to, it's way more spacious than your typical cramped pho restaurant. Parking is free during lunch, but you have to register your car if you're here after 6pm. It's cash or debit only.

We were in the area for a family trip recently. After a long cold day of enjoying the natural…read morebeauty of the area, my kids were in the mood for some pho. We found this place on Yelp. It wasn't too close to our hotel, but it seemed like it would be worth the drive... and it was. There was a short line before we could be seated, but we used the time to decide what we wanted to order. After we were seated, we immediately placed our orders. After a few minutes, our orders came out. There was a mix up on our order, but the kitchen was able to correct that quickly. The pho soup was hot, which hit the spot when coming in from the cold. Everything we ordered was great! Let's just say that my kids wanted to come back the following evening, which is saying a lot!

Been here many times with my friends and I always Order the Pho soup and they taste really good and…read morealso I order the Chicken and Pork combo plate

Ordered take out banh mi for work and got the grilled pork; while the taste was okay, it was a bit…read moreheavy on the spread and pricey for the amount of food received.

We in Vancouver are blessed with so many amazing Vietnamese places, but this place, I guess I…read morehaven't tried it because it's all the way down here in Richmond, but man it's one of the best I've had, right up there with Do Chay. Excellent service, interior decor, but most of all, unique and awesome food. Some unique items include soft shell crab banh mi and salt and pepper squid - which was really good. Highlights: - mini crepes. They are done using this special pan made of 7 mini cupcake sized holes, it is so Insta worthy. They taste amazing too. Crunchy, excellent flavour, goes super well with fish sauce. - cha gio. Not too crunchy, just right. Excellent texture. - bun rieu. I love this crab meat tomato soup and they do a really good job of it. A big chunk of crab on top. - the pho was really good and the presentation second to none. - salads. They are all good, except the one with beef jerky was weird and too spicy. Overall this place is the bomb. Taste, looks, service - they got it all.

I'll start with the bad. They have a RAT PROBLEM around the perimeter of the building as well as…read moreINSIDE about 4 feet away from where I was sitting. Outside by their big garbage bin, there were a few rats hanging around look for food. Food was decent. Plenty of parking. It's a matter before the rats force them to shut down once the city finds out. My guess is this has been an ongoing issue. Hopefully they address it. I would not come back until the city does a thorough inspection and remediation.

We were so lucky to stumble upon this cute restaurant that serves fresh, authentic, and savory…read moreVietnamese food! We ordered a variety of dishes from the menu and all were amazing! Our favorite dishes were pork and shrimp king salad, beef hot pot, garlic butter fried frog, and tang fried rice. The staff were so friendly and helpful! They really made our trip to Canada memorable! Thank you!

Huge portions and reasonable prices…read more What more can you ask for? Service is quick. Place is big and lots of seating available , but fills up quick. Food is very good!! All diners having a good time and enjoying their food. Lots of variety and hot tea always replenished. I've been back several other times. Cheers! Happy eating!

Service was excellent. Food choices are good. Pho is one of the best , thought I would appreciated…read moreit if they are super hot. They are just warm soup! There bowl are super big , good for 2!!!

Second time eating here was a good experience. The pho was well seasoned and the Bahn mi had…read moreamazing bread.

I heard some friends talked about this restaurant so I gave it a try. Very convenient location…read more Spacious. The pho has a satisfying portion. Many beef. However the broth was just mediocre. I would like the chef to make the flavour stronger with more ingredients and time of cooking.

As usual, I'm late to the party. I've heard about Phnom Penh…read moreand its famous chicken wings ever since I moved to Vancouver, nine-ish years ago. My fellow Yelpers raved about this place when I first moved here, and my kid came here with her school pals 5-6 years ago and also raved about the wings. It's been on my list to come here forever - and last night, finally, I did. It did not disappoint. My kid warned me, there'll probably be a line up waiting to get in (they don't take reservations here. I checked), so we decided to go at an off-time and get an early dinner, around 5pm on Friday. We walked there and, miracle of miracle, there was no line and we got seated right away. (Granted, we got the last vacant table in the place, and when we left after our meal, there already was a line of people waiting to get in). Food-wise...wow. I am NOT one for adventurous eating, so there were dishes on the menu I couldn't comfortably order (I wish I could, but hey, I'm better now than I used to be!). Still, there was lots for me to choose from. And first and foremost, I HAD to try the famous chicken wings. And I can honestly say, they were the best I've ever had: SO SO crunchy and crispy on the outside, and hot and moist on the inside. OMG so so so good. I can't speak highly enough of these! My kid ordered the butter beef. It was tasty and soft ("like butta!"), and the marinade was lovely, but personally, I couldn't get over the...rawness and redness of the meat and juice (which looked like blood to me). For fellow non-adventurous eaters out there, this might not be for you, despite how flavorful it tasted. It was just hard for me to get over how it looked. (I know I'm in a minority here. This dish is one of their most popular and asked-for dishes). We had the garlic dry spare ribs. I love spareribs. These were delicious but a tad too salty and greasy. I brought most of them home and had them today for lunch. I gotta say, they were so much better for me today: less salty, and I blotted off the excess grease. Delicious! My kid ordered a "small" sweet and sour soup with prawns, and wow, it came in a huge black cauldren. I can't imagine ordering a large size. Anyhow, this soup was a stand-out soup - especially for my kid who said she had dreams about it all night (lol)! So complex in flavors - spicy, sweet, savory, chock full of prawns and sprouts and lotus shoots and pineapple chunks and and other delicious stuff.... For me, it was a wee tad too spicy, but wow, even I thought, this is a special soup. So delicious and warming. 10/10. Our servers were prompt and impressively able to efficiently tend to a full house of diners. They got it all down to a science here. One issue of note: my kid had to use the washroom at one point and she left for a very extended period of time. I actually thought at one point that something had happened to her or she was ill, she was gone so long (VERY unlike her). When she returned, she told me it was "quite a hike", around the back of the restaurant and up a flight of stairs, too. I only make note of this in case anyone has mobility issues, know that the bathroom will be difficult (or impossible) for you to access.

~ Great Viet Food For Vancouver ~…read more Coming from SoCal, I would say try the butter beef! I've never had anything like that at an asian restaurant back at home. It was so flavorful and the beef was so soft! The rest of the food was good don't get me wrong, BUT it lacked extra flavor that SoCal food provides. There is always a wait here but their waitlist goes by fast. The service is nice.

Amazing bun rieu. Loved the soup and noodles. Flavourful and filling. The Vietnamese coffee was…read morealso delicious and caffeinated. Remember to bring cash!

bun cha ca hoang yen still delivers exactly what it has always been known for: a reliably busy, no…read morefrills spot serving comforting central vietnamese noodle soups and generous rice plates, even after its move and upgrade into a newer space. the highlight remains the bun cha ca. the broth is deeply savoury and aromatic, built around a clear fish based stock with plenty of dill, which gives it that unmistakable herbal lift. it's the kind of soup that tastes layered rather than heavy, with tomato, caramelized onions, and vegetables adding sweetness and depth without overpowering the fish cake. the fish cake is generous, and the noodles have that slightly thick, almost spaghetti like texture that holds onto the broth well. it's a shame they no longer offer the option of a small or large bowl, the portion of noodles and toppings in a single bowl is substantial. the option to have bean sprouts cooked is a thoughtful touch and makes the bowl feel more cohesive and softer overall. the combo set is a solid way to round out the meal. the shrimp salad roll adds freshness and texture contrast, while the vietnamese iced coffee is serviceable, if not particularly memorable. the lemongrass chicken on rice is another strong option, with large portions that easily push the meal into leftovers territory, especially when paired with additional sides like the three bean drink. service remains straightforward, and the restaurant continues to operate on cash or debit only, which keeps things simple but is worth remembering before visiting. overall, the food is still comforting, consistent, and satisfying. it's not trying to be modern or refined, but it doesn't need to be. it's the kind of place people return to for familiar flavours done well, and it's good to see it still busy after all these years.