A cozy downtown Vancouver pho spot with genuinely kind, welcoming service! Probably the best service I've had at a pho restaurant. The broth is flavorful and unique, and the prices are honestly unbeatable for this area. There are only about six tables, so it feels intimate, and it's clear takeout is very popular here. Their bánh mì is served on a soft brioche bun for just $7, which is hard to find downtown. This place is a true staple and easy go-to. Pros Exceptionally kind service Flavorful, unique pho broth Unbeatable prices for downtown Cozy, intimate space Great takeout option $7 bánh mì on brioche bun Cons Very limited seating Fills up quickly during peak hours read more

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Really tasty and cheap. Food was insanely fast to come out, ordered at the counter then sat. It is usually quite busy during lunch time if you want to sit then likely need to share a table with other people. Make sure to specify your spice level , I found it's not very spicy so make sure to ask for extra if you're looking for that. read more

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Omg the pho was life changing. I added peanut sauce to my broth and it was freaking amazing. On top of that the ladies working here were extremely friendly and helpful. I got the pho and the pork salad roll and it was chef's kiss. I will definitely be coming back here read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a small mom and pop kind of Vietnamese restaurant. There was a line when i got there but it went fast. The waiter was friendly and got us a table to share with others (there were less than 10 tables). I didn't know what to order but the cashier was patient to explain and made suggestions. I ended up ordering a house special pho, beef pho and a Vietnamese coffee. I didn't want onions and cilantros and they cooked bean sprouts per my request. The regular size was enough for me. The broth wasn't too salty like many other places. The Vietnamese coffee was a bit on the bitter side but i liked it. The combination of food quality, service and the price is definitely worth the visit. read more

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Quick service. Good quality pho hit the spot on a cooler day. Only note is that the spicy isn't particularly spicy. Staff greeted several folks like they were regulars. Seems like a good place and the food was good. read more

Pholicious - House special pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pholicious is one of those hidden culinary treasures in Vancouver that you absolutely shouldn't miss! My girlfriend--one of my most trusted food finders--introduced me to this spot, and I can see why. Despite its small space (yes, you might share a large table with another party), the food here is simply mouthwatering. Everything is fresh and delivered to your table super fast. We kicked off our meal with chicken salad rolls and spring rolls, and then the House Special noodle soup stole the show. This noodle soup is truly a bang for your buck--huge, filling, and perfect for a hearty appetite. If you're really hungry, go for the Xtra Large bowl! The service is friendly, welcoming, and warm, making the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be back for more! P.S. I wish I could show you the servings, but I lost my photos from this visit. Enjoy! read more

Pholicious has been around for a long time. It used to be a hole-in-the-wall on W Hastings but they've moved on up to W Pender into a larger space where you can actually eat in. For food, its still the same quick, smaller portions, good for take out and if you need a quick meal. Order at the till, let them know if you are dine-in or take-out and seat yourself situation. For the location, it is one of the most affordable places to grab lunch for just over $10 and still fills you up and is satisfying. Their House Special Pho has a variety of meat including lemongrass chicken that isn't usually the case with other pho locations. I recently got mine with medium spicy but I think next time I'll stick with no spicy since the flavor of the broth comes through better without the spice. I dined in this time and was happy to see they aren't serving the dine-ins with plastic bowls and utensils anymore. If you're in a hurry for take out, you can preorder online. Normally I come in and cut the line to let them know I'm here for my take out order so I don't end up waiting in line which would defeat the purpose of preordering online. read more

Pholicious - House Special - Regular Size ($10.25) - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The fall I took on the way to Pholicious didn't deter me from enjoying a delicious special vermicelli plate! Pork, chicken, and a spring roll with plenty of fresh pickled veggies and herbs over rice noodles. We also enjoyed a couple of tasty spring rolls as an appetizer. It was all worth the sprained wrist! read more

Tiny spot with great food. Pho, banh mi, and apps were all great. The table situation is a little rough, especially when it's cold out, but well worth it if you have to wait. The staff were super helpful in managing the crowd. read more

We enjoy ethnic foods given the opportunity. Found this nearby to our hotel downtown walking distance. We walked over around 5:30pm today Friday. We were warmly greeted by the staff. Instructed to scan the QR code for the menu as pictures of the food are provided. Or look at the chalkboard menu hung above the order counter. The restaurant has a small footprint. Two tables of four and four tables of two. What impressed us were the frequent number of repeat customers who were greeted as they entered. Many to go orders. What we ordered- * hubby ordered XL house special pho. * daughter & I went with the special vermicelli. Comes with pork, chicken, and an egg roll. Service was quick and efficient. The three of us enjoyed our food. Portion sizes were moderate but very satisfying. We would return if we're ever in the area again. read more

Pholicious - XL house pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Super friendly staff, love them all! The place can get quite packed, but this doesn't bother me since the service is so quick and their food is great! Super cheap too. read more

Price is very reasonable compared to absurdly high prices you see at places these days. Broth is clean and flavorful - a little on the sweet side, which I actually prefer. But not too sweet where you feel dizzy. Very well done. Beef slices are good quality meat. Customer service (owner?) is top notch. I love that the place is small. It is cozy and perfect atmosphere for busy pho restaurants. read more

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Very tasty and hearty Pho with a great price. You can eat a large bowl for $15, a deal in Vancouver. I enjoyed their House Special which has my favorites, rare beef and beef balls but with an added bonus: chicken. The meat was tender and flavorful. The facility is clean with very friendly service. Beware, their location is in an area with a high rate of homeless and if the door is open and the wind is just right.... read more

Pholicious - House Special: rare beef, beef balls and chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was walking by actually on my way to somewhere else but their menu in the window caught my eye and I decided to give them a chance. It's a little stuffy inside but the staff was so nice!! They have lots of vegan options and even had a veggie wonton noodle soup on special, which you never see unless you're at a dedicated vegetarian restaurant! So I decided to try that. I thought it was very good! The wontons had a light but umami veggie (maybe mushroom?) filling and a thin but tender skin. On first taste I was not particularly impressed by the broth but with some stirring to distribute the "sediment" it was more flavourful. Lots of veggies. I got the regular size (which is the smallest size - it's regular, large, or XL) and was pretty full. The value is great - I can't remember the last time I paid $10 for this much food downtown, but it's actually quality stuff. I will note that they serve all the cold drinks (besides water) in plastic to-go cups, which takes away major presentation marks. Highly recommended for anyone craving no frills Vietnamese with bonus friendly service, especially for vegetarians/vegans! read more

Pholicious - Vegetarian Wonton Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Got takeout while in town. Broth was scalding hot even after walking back to the hotel. Very generous meat portions. Enjoyed the flavor immensely! Missed having thai basil with it like we do in the states but we weren't disappointed. The chicken rice and egg rolls were also really good. Solid meal! read more

Service fee hidden within the taxes. What you seeing as the price add the service & the taxes onto it. Taxes got to paid regardless. Service could have been more transparent/honest by jacking up the price. read more

I was staying in Vancouver and wanted to eat Vietnamese noodles so I Googled it and the reviews were good so I came here around 5 pm on Wed. I ordered the House special pho and spring rolls. Both were bland, especially the Pho. I left the store feeling somewhat disappointed. read more

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Best in class. Drop by for a quick banh mi and Pho. Both items came out quickly within 10mins and both were delicious - the veggies were fresh, broth was fragrant but not heavy, and the banh mi was toasted to perfection with a crunchy crust and soft texture. The lady at the cash register was so nice and welcoming while so efficient with customers. Really appreciate family owned shops. Best I ever had? Nope. But this was best in class for the price. read more

This hidden gem is perfect for lunch. Its fast and very affordable. Just over $10 for lemongrass grilled chicken on rice or vermicelli. Not many of these left in Vancouver. Small place with limited seating so best for takeout. read more

When I say this is the best pho that I've ever had, I am not saying that lightly. It was a rainy day right after Christmas and I walked around the corner from my hotel into the store. The staff and employees were incredibly friendly and helpful navigating the menu. They helped me determine my spice level and encourage me to get a sandwich with the regular bowl of pho so I can try everything. The pho had so much chicken and the chicken had the skin on it. It had white meat. It had dark meat. It had all of the components that you want in a bowl of pho. Then the sandwich was the perfect combo because it helped me fill up on a colder day, but also enjoy every aspect of this restaurant has to offer. BEST PART - Pricing incredibly reasonable. I will be back tomorrow to try more. read more

Pholicious - Chicken Pho & Mega Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have been here only pick up and always feel pleasant while waiting. I could see their food is very reasonable (and tasty!) In downtown and nowadays it could be the main reason to visit this tiny restaurant. To be honest, I didn't expect warm hospitality first but people here are different. Very well mannered and kind. Good customer service too. read more

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Great food and super nice staff! Lots of options for meats and vegetarian. The potion sizes are good. The regular was the perfect amount of food and they have large and extra large if you are super hungry. read more

MUST GO! MY FAV VEGGIE PHO EVER!! Before going to this place I was a bit skeptical about the taste and also dine-in situation. The food was very cheap and I thought it was take out only. When I arrived I realized there were 2 menus/pricing, separate for take out and dine-in. I ordered a veggie tofu pho and a tofu kimchi roll. While I was seated the server gave me water and the order was ready quickly. If you've seen the pho bowls in the US then surely the bowl size seemed smaller but it still ended up filling me quite well. The price doesn't do justice to pho at all, even though it's low priced the taste is just awesome. I felt this was the most flavorful veggie broth that I ever had. On top of that, the bowl is loaded with tofu. Even when you pay like $12-13 for the bowl you barely see 3-4 slices of tofu, but this place had much more. Similarly, my tofu kimchi roll was very refreshing and tasty as well. It was served with a side of peanut sauce. I believe this is a family run restaurant and spreading the culture and food is their aim not necessarily monetization. I'd surely visit this place again to try their Banh mi sandwiches and pho again. read more

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This was our first meal after checking into our hotel. It was perfect for a somewhat chilly late afternoon. Yes the portions are small but the small portion was perfect for me, I can never finish a whole bowl of pho without having to have my boyfriend Finish for me. I got the combo which came with a bit of each meat. It was not bad at all. It's not very traditional but the owners are Vietnamese so the pho spices are definitely there. It's more or a to go or quickly eat and go setting which is good bc the restaurant is small. I also got a shrimp salad roll, it was fresh. If you want a quick, affordable bowl of pho or a snack sized pho before going elsewhere then this place is perfect. The staff are really nice and friendly. read more

Pholicious - Combo pho with meatballs, rare steak and chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The pros about this place is friendly staff, inexpensive pho, and its location in DT Vancouver. We are visiting from Seattle which has acceptable pho shops. Of course, Los Angeles area restaurants serve amazing pho. We didn't have the highest expectations but our pho was very bland at best and was missing key basic ingredients needed in a pho. Not even a good pho but just a basic pho. Our soup was missing the following: lime (their soup had lemon), Thai basil, jalapenos, and bean sprouts. Only visible vegetables I saw were onions, cilantro, and lemon. The salad roll was filled with mostly rice noodles with scant amount of fresh vegetables. I left disappointed and unsatisfied leaving this restaurant since we chose this place based on positive Yelp reviews (which I'm still perplexed about). When I prefer cafeteria pho served at my workplace, there is something amiss. My recommendation to owners is this- raise the price and use more traditional ingredients found in typical pho. Taste of broth was still good. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! We're from out of town and stumbled upon it and we're so glad we did. The staff were incredibly friendly and very thoughtful about accommodating allergies which made us feel right at home. The restaurant is small so you might end up sharing a table but that actually made the experience even more fun and we got to meet some great people. The food was delicious with generous portions at a really fair price. We'll definitely be making a few more stops here before heading home, it's that good! read more

Cozy place, seating for 25 people inside. Gets a bit warm without any air con. Nice friendly and welcoming owners and staff. Lots of repeat customers coming and going when we were there. Noodles were served hot, lots of specials to choose from. Check this well reviewed Vietnamese restaurant if in the area, perfect for lunch or dinner! read more

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Really good, legit Vietnamese food. Out Bahn-Mi and Hot and Sour Shrimp Pho were phenomenal. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. The prices are ridiculously good. We LOVED it read more

Walking around Gastown in Vancouver and got a little hungry! Found this little restaurant and I mean little restaurant and the accommodated nine of US! The food is DELICIOUS! Bethany was so welcoming and has great people skills! Definitely a place to eat while in Vancouver! Thanks Bethany and staff! read more

Great food, the pho is amazing. customer service was also great. Cute small space, would like to see it grow. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Pholicious - House special pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here back in August. We were looking for something to eat and we turned the corner and saw this pho place and decided to try it out. This was my first time trying pho and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The best pho i have ever had! Not only was the pho good but the service was amazing. The staff made sure we were all doing good and if we needed anything! I would love to come back again and eat the food here. This place definitely lives up to its name! read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When we passed this place they have almost closed and the owner was very kind, ask what we want. They left some lemon grass chicken so I said we can try this with avocado salad. The chicken was tender and little crisp skin, the seasoning is great with the special flavor of herbs. Also their sauce for the salad is good and not cloy. read more

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I stopped by Pholicious for dinner before my flight home, and I'm so glad that I did! I ordered the Special Vermicelli, which was vermicelli noodles with pork, chicken, and fried spring rolls. It came with fish sauce, lettuce, and pickled carrots and daikon. I asked for a little spicy, which was good enough for me. Everything was so delicious! It reminded me a lot of the Vietnamese dishes I ate back home in Falls Church, Virginia. I ate at the restaurant. I counted five tables (two tables could seat two people and three tables could seat four people). I came in for an early dinner at 4:30 pm, so there was plenty of room for me. The staff were very friendly. All in all, I'm so glad that I stopped at Pholicious for the last meal of my Vancouver vacation. If you're in the area in downtown Vancouver and are craving some great Vietnamese food, be sure to stop by Pholicious! read more

Pholicious - Special Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The staff is amazing. Food is equally amazing. Me and my sister are regulars and it's definitely our favorite pho place. read more

Pholicious - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I ordered the beef and beef ball noodle soup. The noodle and the broth tasted fine but the beef balls smelled really bad!

Being unfamiliar with the menu offerings they were very helpful. Had the chicken vermicelli and egg rolls and chicken pho and vegetable salad roll. They were all delicious. The Vietnamese iced coffee was unique and flavorful. read more

Great pho and reasonable prices, the staff were all very friendly. The space is on the smaller side, so perhaps keep that in mind if you go at busy times. read more

Stop what you are doing and go get the Pork Sub and thank me later! For someone whose favorite sandwich is the bahn mi, no notes. This was one of the best experiences and the staff was so incredibly kind.I will make it a point to go out of my way to visit Pholicious anytime I find myself in Vancouver! read more

Food is ok but authentic. The price is super affordable in Vancouver. And proportion is big. Great sugges for regular meal and student visit. read more

Very friendly service but this was a big miss. Pho broth was lacking, meatballs were cold in the middle, Bun noodles were cut into little tiny pieces, egg rolls were made with potato or something other than meet, and overall it just not the level I was expecting with such a high rating. read more