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    Pho Lan

    3.6 (110 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    V8: Veggie pho (vegan)
    Matt B.

    Very solid albeit pretty standard pho joint with a bunch of vegetarian items, including a vegetarian (vegan) pho. I stopped in for a quick lunch after having learned they have veggie options. They have a veggie pho that comes in a choice of 3 sizes, so I ordered the medium one ($17 plus tax). The soup came out in about 10 minutes, with plenty of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green cabbage, carrot), deep fried tofu, and a nice portion of well-cooked vermicelli. The broth was nicely salty and flavourful, not too oily, and amped up nicely by their homemade chili oil. Nothing really stood out about this veggie pho, but it was fairly tasty and satisfying. Service was quick and pleasant. Prices are slightly high. Decent spot for veggie pho in Richmond.

    Large signature pho
    Tony J.

    Small Vietnamese restaurant on the corner of Granville and No. 3. The first time I've been to this place was ~25 years ago, and it still looks exactly the same on the inside today. Very dated and traditional decor. Went on a weekday for lunch and the place was about 1/3 to 1/2 full. Small menu with a selection of Vietnamese appetizers, pho, vermicelli and rice. Got a large serving of their signature pho. Comes in a very large bowl, with thin sliced beef, brisket, beef balls, tripe. Good soup base, pretty good amount of meat and a lot of pho. Also got the combo platter with 2 shrimp salad rolls, lemongrass chicken and shrimp pie. The shrimp pie has shrimp on the top, and a meat filling on the inside. Comes with a sliced carrot and cucumber salad and vermicelli. Very big portions, and tasted decent. Couldn't finish the platter and took some home. Total was $38, so still a very inexpensive place to get big portions of Vietnamese food. They only take cash and email transfer for payment. With the small business buildings on No. 3 being gradually turned into condos, don't know how long this place will remain.

    Andy L.

    I came here for dinner recently. The restaurant feels like it's one that can be found in Asia. Service was good and food came fairly quick. In terms of food, I tried their Pho Lan Special Beef Noodle Soup. The noodles were done really well, the broth was good with a bit of pepper, and there was a nice variety and cuts of meat in the pho. The reason why it's not 5/5 is that I expected a bit more food given the price. Alternatively, perhaps the price makes sense if the restaurant has slightly better decor.

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    Carrie-Ann R.

    Beef Noodle Soup just their for the food LoveCA Beef BrisketBeef Spring Rolls Beef Brisket

    Bun bo hue
    Larry L.

    This was the first time I had something other than Chinese food in Richmond and it didn't disappoint. The food was so good that everyone in my group stopped talking just to eat. The bun bo hue had a whole pork hock in it, which I absolutely loved. It could have been more spicy, but I just added chili oil and hot sauce to make up for it. There were a few small lots around for parking. Pho Lan is cash only, so be prepared.

    Pho with rare beef and tendon
    Kristen C.

    I have been looking for authentic deep fried Vietnamese spring roll, like not just crispy but also sticky. This restaurant definitely has the food I want! My boyfriend brought me there and he told me that this restaurant has been there since he was still in high school, which was like over 20 years ago.. lol He hasn't been there for quite a while since he no longer lived in Richmond. He told me that there must be a reason why the restaurant is still running and I can prove that it's really true! First, we ordered a large size of pho with rare beef and tendon, and also 2 orders of deep fried spring roll. For pho, we specifically asked for the beef on the side because we wanted to see how fresh the beef was. Satisfactorily, the beef was freshly red and that is good enough for us to go back in the near future again! The broth was really delicious and not much MSG (at least we were not so thirty after we finished it). Second, the deep fried spring roll was EXACTLY what I want!! It was really hot so I believed that they deep fried it once we ordered. It was not only crispy but also sticky, and this is how a Vietnamese spring roll should be. I couldn't even stop eating that and I even wanted to order more.. haha! The prices were really reasonable. Even though the interior decoration is old-fashion style with no fancy design, but the food is totally satisfying, we will undoubtedly go back again!

    They have the best Have a Nice Day anywhere and only $1.50 wow lol !!!
    Paolo M.

    With everything that's going on these days there aren't a lot of decent ethnic food choices. Pho Lan is one of the remaining Asian restaurants still open (for take out). Family run for years and always consistent - support them if you can. Pho Lan is almost an institution in Richmond. I have been coming here for well over 20 years. To be honest I'm not sure why I haven't written a review until now. They are the most "authentic" and "old school" pho shops in the area. It could also possibly be the oldest. I have never had I dish I didn't like here. There rice paper spring rolls are some of the best around. If you are are craving Vietnamese food this is definitely the spot.

    Fresh bean sprouts!
    Allan C.

    I've heard many good things from friends and read a lot of positive reviews about this place but never been here as it is really out of my way. Give you a sense of how far out of my way it is. This is 16km away from me, my usual spot when wanting to eat Vietnamese food is 3km away. Driving back from Tsawwassen Mills and passing through Richmond, I thought I should give this place a try. Came here for dinner around 6pm. Parked in the back of restaurant, easy enough. Came in from the back and went to the dining area, encountered the hostess and she lead us to an available table. Me and my daughter ordered the Lemongrass chicken on rice dish. Wasn't a very long wait at all when our food arrived at our table. Looked good, nice size portions of chicken, a generous size portion of rice and some side of veggies. The flavour of the chicken was really good comparing to where I normally go so I said to myself, I would come back to try the pho the next time. The following week I decided to make the trek out here to try the pho. Ordered the extra large size and that is what I got. Wow! Some places you order the large size and they give you the big bowl with lots of soup but the same amount of noodle as a medium and after finishing it you still are hungry, not this place, the extra large is of epic proportions. I found myself having to force myself to finish this, in a good way though. I was very full after eating this. Great portion, great flavour. Staff is very friendly, safety measures are in full practice. I've gone back again. Total of 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Don't mind making the drive when the food taste this good, portions are very generous for what you are paying and the staff is very nice. A lot of businesses are hurting due to Covid and I would like to see this place thrive so I can highly recommend this place like all the other positive reviews before me has. This will be my go to place when I want to eat Vietnamese food from now on.

    Qinghao Z.

    I have tried 2 Vietnamese food in Vancouver and all taste not as expect. I love Vietnamese food in past 5 years in Singapore and 2 times in Vietnam . But this shop really taste not right .... Sorry to say that . I just want to say you still have space to improve the taste . The vegitable looks/ taste like over cooked / not fresh . The oil is too much in the soup of the rice noodle , fresh spring roll is the only thing I feel ok, one star give to the good customer service of the guy waiter, one star for the spring roll .

    Jaemme M.

    Ah yes, Pho Lan is my go to vietnamese place especially after a night out! Their broth tastes amazing and spring rolls are just bomb. The place isnt the best and cleanest but I don't really mind as long as I get good Pho. FYI - they only accept cash

    Nathan C.

    Was looking for a Vietnamese place in Richmond and had been going to Thai Son for years. Hopped on Yelp and found Pho Lan near the top of the list in Richmond. I ordered the Vermicelli Salad with Lemongrass Chicken and Vietnamese Spring Roll. They use the authentic Vietnamese spring roll rap and the chicken was very tasty. The vegetables tasted fresh and the entire dish was tied together very well by the fish sauce. The waiter we had was a little rough around the edges but seemed to cheer up when I used my limited Vietnamese to request an item. In short, the food is really good, and authentic, though the staff could be friendlier. This has become my new go-to place for Vietnamese cuisine in Richmond.

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    BEST pho i have ever had. Delicious and authentic vietnamese cuisine. 10/10, I have been coming here since i was a child.

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    Amazing pho with tasty broth, love how they make their spring rolls - very crunchy. The restaurant is very small and needs to be renovated.

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    Good food and good service, the broth is delicious, spring rolls are my favourite, I've been eating at this restaurant almost 20 years

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    Good pho with good price. There are also rice dishes and appetizers on the menu. I like their spicy chilly oil a lot.

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