Staff were very friendly. We ordered spring rolls and the chicken vermicelli plate. The chicken…read morevermicelli plate had large portions and it tasted good. In the future I think we will just split that plate between us. The spring rolls were not so good. It had a lot of lettuce, less than expected noodles, and very little shrimp and pork. I wouldn't get the spring rolls again. Overall a decent spot. Just heads up that it's cash or debit only.

---May 2025--- Tried it again and same as last time - the…read morebun rieu is much saltier than the Victoria branch. The vermicelli is gigantic but I find the nuoc cham and the lemon grass flavors quite bland. Their fried squid used to look like they cut it from fresh but now it looks like the frozen types. Did not have enough garlic buttery flavor and now they added some lemon pepper sauce that was 90% black pepper.

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.

Solid bowl of soup noodle. Service is polite and efficient. When you walk in, it looks bigger than…read morewhen looking from the outside.

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.

Tasty Vietnamese place across from Metropolis…read more Parking is available on the side streets. There are also paid spots on Kingsway. The place is pretty cozy. There are maybe 30 seats inside. Seating can be a bit tight. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The pho is pretty decent. Beef slices and beef balls are decent. Served in clear broth with onions and cilantro. The bean sprouts are buried at the bottom of the bowl, not served on top. Not sure if this means the volume of food is reduced. Overall quality is decent. The other dishes here look pretty good too. Guess I'm coming back at some point.

Seeking pho on a cold and rainy night and my friend suggested Pho Super Bowl. Usually for a buck…read moremore, you can get the large bowl. Well, of course I'm gonna size up for just a buck! The potion for the large bowl is HUGE. I almost finished (but that's another story!). The bowl of noodle soup came to the table steaming which I loved. The bean sprouts were lightly blanched and still warm. The taste was actually very good. They managed to keep size and flavour in one. I had the #1 House Special (Rice Noodle Soup With Rare Steak, Brisket, Fatty Flank, Tendon, Tripe and Beef) and my friend had the Vermicelli Noodle bowl of Lemon Grass Chicken with Minced Pork-the chicken was moist and tender and enjoyed a lot. Chicken was seasoned and grilled perfectly. The restaurant is big but not fancy. You come to eat and then go. Service was good as they came by to fill our tea pot and check if all was fine. Will be back!

Note that every Tuesday and Wednesday is 10% off. B and I came here on a Wednesday to take…read moreadvantage of the deal. We were surprised that it was not very busy. We walked in around 5 ish and there were 2 other tables occupied. I got the beef brisket, flank and rare beef pho and B got the beef brisket and rare beef pho. We both got a large and was amazed at how big the portion was. Their bowls are known to be huge and they sure live up to the name. The pho soup was delicious. They were also very generous on the meat portion. The restaurant gets busier at night time. They are open till quite late. One other thing that B and I really liked was their tea. The decor of the restaurant is average. The restaurant was pretty clean and modern when we went. Also they do have lots of tables.

24/7 Spot along Kingsway - personally think it's better then the other 24/7 Pho/Vietnamese food…read morespots available in the area - however it's nothing to write home about - They have small - slightly awkward parking area along the side of the restaurant - you might find it easier to park along the side streets Servers here are honestly not attentive - they do not check on you what so ever - they'll drop off your tea/water if your lucky and then vanish until you wave them down - and then chase them down to pay your bill. Don't recall hearing any music while being here - however one time they had a staff member literally sleeping on one of the table booths - and you could hear them snoring. - not exactly the vibe you'd expect , however it was a late night adventure. There Fish sauce here is very very weak - I found it nearly tasteless , almost watery - and you'd need to use excessive amounts. Food Quality varies here - sometimes very tasty - other times you have regrets. - The vermicelli bowls are pretty safe, however again hit or miss with the marinated meat quality and quantity -

Came here yesterday & felt comfortable to dine-in as it was not crowded and the seating was very…read morewell spaced out (the higher ceilings help too). Being that they are in a freestanding building, they have their own free parking. Its been so long that we dined in anywhere so this may be a factor in my rating. Ordered my standards here. Super fast service, large portions (tho the 3 shrimp was a tad skimpy) and reasonable prices. Fresh fruit smoothies that weren't too sweet. It was comforting and a quiet time, which we enjoyed.

Great pho place that is open late the chicken noodle soup is great and the chicken toread more

Really lame vegetarian pho -- this is what my review is based on…read more I stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday after noticing they had a vegetarian pho ($14.50 for a small; $15.50 for a large). It does not come with tofu, so I added some (another $4!) to my small size. The pho came out in less than 10 minutes. The pho came with lots of veggies (lots of broccoli, plus cauliflower, carrot, celery, white onion and green onion), plus lots of rice noodles, and tofu. Of course, the broth is usually what makes or breaks a pho, and this was one of the most low-effort, lamest vegetable broths I've tried in Greater Vancouver (and I've tried over 90 pho places in the Metro area that have veggie pho options). In fact, I saw the woman fill up my pho bowl from the hot water dispenser. So, they don't even bother to have a proper veggie broth; they just base the broth on hot water, with maybe some salt and possibly some other spices? The broth tasted like barely salted water. Super lame. Embarrassing product to serve. The value is bad given the very lame quality. I like that they have a veggie pho option. The portion is big and you get lots of vegetables, though the lack of tofu is definitely a thumbs down given the already above average price for the pho. All in all, don't come here for veggie pho. 2 stars is very generous.

I ordered a lemongrass chicken banh mi for take out and it was delicious. Not only that, it was…read moreaffordable at $8.50 for a large amount of food. The restaurant is cash-only though so keep that in mind.

Vietnamese place on the outside of Crystal Mall, facing Willingdon…read more Parking is available in the circular lot beneath the mall. The place is seriously dumpy looking. Guessing this place has been around since the mall first opened. Everything is pretty beaten up inside. Staff are friendly, but service is slow. I imagine this also implies that the food is made fresh. Looks like a true mom and pop place. The pho here is pretty solid. Looks like Northern style here. Nice juicy chunks of meat. Soup is medium in terms of heaviness. Bowls are a bit on the small side though. I also had the grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi). Hit the spot. There is a spicy option. Looks like they also put some black pepper in there for some extra kick. Overall a pretty solid choice. The place got full on a weeknight, and it's easy to see why. Recommended.

Awesome bamh mi place close to Metrotown that is very affordable. They do sit-in and take-out and…read morefood is made pretty quickly. The staff are also very nice. The street-side entrance is pretty sketchy-looking and we totally went by the place the first time even though we were looking for it because of how barricaded-up it looked. But once you get inside, it's very cosy. There's a huge electronic menu right behind where you order, which is great. I don't have to dquint to read everything! For sure a small place, they have quite a bit of selection for food. The banh mi comes as just a sandwich or as a meal with spring rolls and a can of pop. I got the garlic beef one which was amazing. They are very generous with the meat, mine had at least 4 or 5 whole slices throughout. My boyfriend had the deluxe classic which was also delicious and huge. Takes me at least 3 bites to cover the width of the banh mi to try all the toppings! I definitely want to go again and try the lemongrass options next time.

No frills kind of place to get banhmi. Slightly confusing entrance, this is on Newton! Not on…read moreKingsway. Make sure to do a quick search before hand to avoid a mixup. Banhmi itself hit the spot. We got a good amount of ingredients in our sandwiches. Looked like most people get their sandwiches to go. There were a few tables inside to eat in. Definitely a quick in and out style kind opf place.

Our server Lam was fantastic. He was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. During our dining he…read moremade a point of coming over to check on us see if we needed anything else. Great food and service. We definitely will be back.

I came here on a Saturday night and it was totally packed! Unfortunately we did not have a…read morereservation so the wait was around 45 min. We did the $39 bite of Burnaby deal which actually was great value for the items we got. The beef carpaccio is probably one of the best I've had in the lower mainland. The soft shell crab soup was really tasty too. We also had to try the coconut rice cakes (not part of the deal). The prawns in it were super juicy and went perfect with the crunchy rice shells. Overall the food was great and I would come back for sure. I think the one thing that will definitely be bringing me back is the avocado icecream. Nothing beats their avocado icecream, you could tell they used real avocado and it had a peanut topping that was delicious.

Prices were raised. The fried oyster mushrooms are now…read more$11.50. Still pretty good. Tried a raw beef pho this time. Their raw beef slices are always good and soft. The broth is ok. I like their sate better.

Pho den is one of my favourite local pho spots in Burnaby. Located on Kingsway, this location is…read morebright and beautiful with murals of Vietnam all over the walls. There is also ample parking in the back for those who need it. I ordered the fish sauce chicken wings and bun bo hue - both were tasty and cooked well. My sister enjoyed her pho as well. The portions of the soups here are one size and tend to be larger. The staff here and friendly and will come by once to give some tea and leave for you to enjoy your meal. No hovering around, just a typical Asian way of service.