A guide to Vietnamese restaurants in Vancouver
When people think of Vietnamese food, they usually think of pho: a steaming hot bowl of noodles in beef stock topped with meat and vegetables. And while these hearty noodle soups are a popular favourite, traditional Vietnamese cuisine offers a wide range of other delicacies to sample. Here’s a list of Vietnamese restaurants where pho is not the main selling point.
Au Petite Cafe (2005) Ltd
380 10Th Ave W Suite E 10Th, Vancouver BC V5Y 1S3If you were to ask a traditional Vietnamese family where they would go for Vietnamese food, Au Petit Café would certainly be on the list. Skip the pho and try their famous bo kho, a hearty beef stew that you can eat with either rice noodles or French bread. Another popular dish to try is the xiu mai, a Vietnamese version of a meatball that is also commonly eaten alongside bread.
Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC V5P 3T8Chau Veggie is a dream for vegan and vegetarian diners. This casual takeout spot on Victoria Drive offers non-traditional dishes with Vietnamese flavour profiles that will please both plant and meat eaters alike. Besides the many creative bowls and salads prepared with locally sourced ingredients be sure to order the bai sao beach chips; you’ll be hooked after just a few bites of these hand-cut taro chips served with a creamy tofu dip. And if you’re in the mood for something sweet, try their desserts – many of which are vegan but taste amazing!
Phnom Penh Restaurant 1996 Ltd
244 Georgia St E, Vancouver BC V6A 1Z7Phnom Penh is an extremely popular Vietnamese/Cambodian restaurant in Chinatown. This place has been around for a very long time; in fact, my mother remembers eating here when she first immigrated to Vancouver in the ’80s. Everything on the menu is delicious, but you have to order the bo luc lac with an egg, butter beef, and the crispy chicken wings. You haven’t properly experienced Phnom Penh until you have those three items. Expect a long wait time if you’re going during dinnertime (usually around 45 minutes). I recommend going right when they open to avoid lines!
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