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Pho Vy Vietnamese Restaurant

3.6 (100 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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This place is small but clearly popular with locals -- which is always a good sign. I walked in not really knowing what to expect and ended up having a really good meal. The pho was tasty and hit the spot, the service was fast and friendly, and the whole place just has a nice, laid-back vibe. If you're in the area and want a warm, comforting bowl of pho, I'd definitely recommend giving this spot a try!

Bun bo hue
Katherine G.

I wasn't planning on getting pho during my visit to Victoria, but when I walked by this spot many times and each time saw that it was PACKED inside, I figured I probably should give it a try. We came for lunch on a Sunday, and were able to snag a table before it got busy. Between the two of us, we shared a pho dac biet and a bun bo hue. The portions were MASSIVE and a lot more than we expected - we couldn't finish it all, and we usually eat a lot. The pho broth was great, light yet flavorful and paired really well with the noodles. These noodles are interesting in that they're slightly thicker than the usual thin rice noodles I'm used to. The pieces of meat inside were also really yummy, and I especially liked the beef balls which had a really nice seasoning to them. The bun bo hue on the other hand was also fantastic. Really well seasoned with a strong lemongrass flavor, which also left the broth a little gritty at the bottom. Both soups here were great which is really the key indicator of a good restaurant. Service was really fast an efficient, which made sense because of the high rate at which they need to turn over tables. This was slightly irritating at times, but nonetheless was good because service was fast.

Bun bo hue ($16.50)
Susan T.

Came here on a Sunday night around 6:30ish with my partner. There were a good number of tables filled, but we got seated right away. We both got the bun bo hue and a blended strawberry drink to share. The bun bo hue was actually the reason we decided to come here versus some other Vietnamese restaurants in the area; a lot of other restaurant have "spicy pho," but we were looking for actually bun bo hue in which they use the round rice noodles. It did not disappoint--good lemongrass flavor and it was definitely a good amount of spice! They were generous with the meat as well. The strawberry drink was also tasty--can taste actual strawberry and not just artificial flavoring/syrup. Service was good and prompt. We got checked up on once during our meal, and we didn't have to wait long to get our bill when we were ready. They also gave some yummy guava candy for each of us with our bill! I recommend coming here for a bowl of their bun bo hue if you're craving delicious spicy noodle soup when you're in Downtown Victoria.

Emily X.

Was walking around looking for food and walked past Pho Vy. We were lured in by the strong smell of the food so decided to try Canadian pho. Got the combo pho, was a bit disappointed with the variety of meats provided. Broth wasn't that flavorful - maybe I'm used to American flavoring. Pho noodles are a bit thicker than I am used to.

Julianna M.

This is the second pho place I have been to on my trip. I think this one tops the other one. The chili oil is *a chef's kiss*. I ordered number 29 which was brisket and flank. The broth was delicious, I did add a bit of hoisin, hot sauce, and fish sauce to spice it up a bit. I also ordered the large, which is very large and kept me full for the entire day. This spot is also great for lunch because they are speedy even if you want to sit down and have lunch with some coworkers! If you are in town you should definitely check them out. My friends got the Vietnamese coffee and I am a little jealous that I didn't pull the trigger.

Spring rolls
Sam E.

Solid pho, nothing fancy. Short, nearly rude staff. Good prices + the medium will fill you up. Spring rolls came ahead of time and were quite filling. Had a lot of awards posted in the windows - nothing spectacular but a good bowl of pho overall.

Broth for Pho Tai with Meatballs
Calvin O.

Having travelled across Vietnam, and making a point to sample Pho wherever I go on vacation or work trips, I feel like I have developed a pallet well-suited to identifying quality broth. Every broth tells a story. It tells a story about the cooks culture, their pride, and the culinary traditions of their families. Every drop of clear, salty, savory, and sweet broth at Pho Vi Tells a story of dedication and pride. The pho has a northern style broth. it's very well seasoned, and cooked by way of a running a continuous boil. The owner takes great pride in how long the broth is cooked. From what I understand, the broth is cooker for at a minimum 16 hours. The non-Pho dishes are excellent as well. I would suggest ordering spring rolls to start, followed by the steak pho and a soft drink. After that I would top it off with a Vietnamese coffee, which they do it very well. The taste of the Vietnamese coffee brings back memories of sitting at a coffee table in Hanoi, motorcycle park, with a pack of Marlboro's on the table. The owner is a very nice man. Make sure to compliment him if you see him. This is a wonderful family business and I'm glad this restaurant is in the city. Below I have attached a photo of the broth, you can see the beautiful quality of the broth by how it glistens, and this is it in take out form. Even better in the resto!

Regular size pho
Christina L.

We ordered spicy chicken vegetable pho and spicy beef ball pho, and only the vegetable pho came spicy. No big deal, we asked for hot sauce to make the beef ball pho spicy as well. The texture of the noodles was very nice, soft and silky. I wasn't a fan of the chicken breast as it was bland, but the veggies were good. I would come back for the veggie pho. I would recommend the large size though. The regular size is tiny.

e v.

3.5 Stars because IDK how to give a half star. Hubby and I liked this place, the staff was super efficient and the food your typical pho place. I liked that the pho had a nice beef broth. The location was great. Yes, definitely give this place a try, especially on a cold, windy, and misty afternoon in Victoria. Thanks for being nice to the "flip-side".

HAIR I PULLED FROM MY SALAD ROLL - DO NOT COME HERE! They ended up yelling at ME for THEIR hair in MY food!
Judy D.

Picked up an order of salad rolls yesterday and on the way home... noticed there was a hair inside of one of the rolls - I pulled it out of my food (picture for reference). We called the restaurant once we parked outside of our house and the employee said there was nothing he could do. He said he was not an owner and could not compensate us for the inedible meal. After the constant back and forth, he then said to bring it back and he would make us another one but we weren't going to go all of the way downtown just for an order of salad rolls. We asked if we could just get another order another time and he began to tell us that he didn't do anything wrong (even though he was the only worker there so it had to have been his hair) and that we didn't understand where HE was coming from? The employee was getting so worked up and upset at us over a hair in OUR food from HIM! The conversation was honestly pointless and we will NOT be returning - we also do not recommend anyone else going there. You would think that they would be incredibly careful during a time of a pandemic and all we tried to do was support a local business but in the end got yelled at! Unbelievable!

Bun thit nuong

Great spot for Vietnamese food! Compares to little Saigon in California. Definitely reminds me of home.

Ayaka K.

I tried the bun bo hue here and it was deliciously spicy. There was only one size available for this special noodle bowl, so it ended up being quite a big portion for me. Really great soup. The inside had a good amount of seating, making it good for a big group like ours to be seated together. It was a nice stop on a cold evening.

Eric N.

I ordered take-out on July 9, 2021. I spoke Vietnamese to to server to order and to my surprise she did not ... so I was not sure how the food would taste. But I was already there so I ordered 3 dishes: bún thịt nướng chả gio, cơm tôm rim & phở đặc biệt ... and to my surprise they were decent. I think if they used the shrimp with soft shell rather than the peeled shrimp the cơm tôm rim would be better. I thought it was strange to have coriander in the phở ... but it was just a garnish so it was ok.

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A small seating area, but very quick service. The noodles were perfect. 2 of us in the party, we both had Pho. Delicious!!

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Just what I wanted yum. Will definitely be a regular here. Service was fast and efficient.

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had the lemon grass chicken and it was so delicious! chicken pho was pretty good too, but would definitely recommend the vermicelli.

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Pho Tru

4.3(38 reviews)
0.1 km

Solid pho location at downtown Victoria. We were dining with locals and it was their first time…read moretrying Pho Tru and they said that the pho was much better than the pho places they have tried in the area. Better than Pho Boi nearby. Broth is deep, delicious and not too sweet or salty. Small area inside with a few tables. Walk up to the counter to order and pay first. Then wait at a table for your food to arrive. You can grab water at a water station at the corner (cold water). Service was polite & efficient and they got us everything we needed. Table centerpieces were not fully refilled so we had to grab some napkins/chili, etc from another nearby table. Did not taste the rice dishes, but the family enjoyed the pho that they had, even my mom's vegetarian pho. Pho broth is delicious and approved!

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE Sure, there are a lot of choices for decent Vietnamese food in town - but with good eats, good service, decent prices, it's easy to recommend Pho Tru to family and friends! === 2. FOOD Summer Rolls ($10) Two come at this price and they're done well. We may debate about the peanut sauce (I prefer the lighter-coloured, less bitter one) but this is a good snack or happy all-year round. Fish Tacos ($8) They were out of fish today but we got it with the recommended grilled pork instead - and that was a great decision! The pork was not too thin yet tender and flavourful. It works out to be $4 per taco but the good meat with crisp fresh veggies make the price of admission worth it. Pho #19 ($17) It's basically a house special: all of the meats - and with flavourful soup and a healthy portion of noodles, it's a great choice! Pork Vermicelli ($16.25) A great option for those that don't want any soup splashing around: good portion of fresh veggies mixed with noodles and pork that's thicker than what was included in the tacos, but still tender and flavourful. === 3. SERVICE The service is stellar: the same man who greets you, takes your order, serves your order and ensures all is well before the cheery greeting upon departure is the one making the experience worth the trip! It's relatively busy with dine-in patrons and food app/takeout orders, but the speed of service to the counter did not disappoint. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a little older looking, but it's simple, clean, and effective. Windows on the street side let in a good amount of daylight for tables of up to 8 when all of the two- and four-tops are combined. Once you get past the front door (not automatic/mechanically openable), wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit with some ease. Parking is all street based, which is paid up until 8:00 pm each night.

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Green Leaf Bistro

3.4(79 reviews)
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I ordered brisket pho, the broth was 10/10. However the meat was just not good. Very stringy and…read morehard to chew, kind of seemed like the bad pieces of brisket everyone was avoiding. The service is completely nonexistent. You have to wave people down to order or pay, despite the restaurant being completely empty.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE Not the cheapest place for Vietnamese food, but it could be considered a little more authentic than some of the nearby competition - 3.5 stars! === 2. FOOD Sugarcane Shrimp, Grilled Pork Combo ($23): It's a bun - a vermicelli bowl with shrimp mousse wrapped in sugarcane and grilled pork with a spring roll. I might skip the shrimp next time given the cost... Prawn Salad Rolls ($12): Pricey - but decent and relatively authentic; peanut sauce is chilled (if that's important to note, as some places serve it much warmer). Meatballs Pho (Large - $19): My little guy likes noodles and meatballs - this is the Vietnamese version of the Italian classic we all know :) === 3. SERVICE We were lucky - unlike some of our fellow Yelpers, we came in about 40 mins before closing time and were seated quickly and served quickly. We never felt like they were trying to hustle us out of there and the server was polite and professional. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It was a little dim with daylight running out; I assume it's fairly dim at night as I don't recall much lighting. It appears to be an older place (built in the 80's or 90's?) but relatively clean and comfortable. You could fit wheelchairs and baby strollers in here as well as groups large and small. Parking is interesting: metered parking on the street or a parking garage would be your only options.

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