Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nanaimo

9 restaurant menus in Nanaimo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pho Thi
Pho Thi
93/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Vietnamese
Soups
Soups
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
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Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"Always eager to try a new place. Clean, well decorated place with lots of parking if you can find your way down the narrow back alley. I ordered the..."
Don King
"I have driven past this place for a while. Finally gave it a try today. The service was friendly and I was surprised how nicely it was decorated..."
Rayna James
"We have been going to Vietnam for winter vacation for more than a decade so you could say we know the cuisine really well. This little gem provides..."
Ania Janaszak
"The servings are a bit on the small side but so far, as far as flavour goes, this is my favourite pho place in Nanaimo. The spicy hue style beef soup..."
Darryl Grossauer
"The massive salad rolls are the best. The noodle bowls are also..."
Jesse Toporowski
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
88/100 (1548 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Curry
Prawns
Pho
Pork
Grilled pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
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Mid-range
"I moved from Calgary in 2014 and we have lots of options for really great pho. Huong Lan is the best I’ve found on the island! It’s always..."
Ashley Danielle
"I would come here again to eat. The portion size was tremendous. And the food was excellent also the service was excellent..."
Rick Sakundiak
"Great food Loved our meal. Waitress was quick and helpful. Phò had wonderful flavors. Salad roles fresh and crunchy. Didn't really care for the deep..."
Cindy Crisp Armstrong
"My first experience eating Pho was at this restaurant. I've since been back many times. I love the staff, they are always friendly making sure..."
Kellie Vanderveen
"I'm thoroughly enjoying Huong Lan. I haven't been to a Vietnamese restaurant this good since I lived in Calgary. They have tripe, tendon, nice..."
Chris Maguire
"Great beef ball pho. My favourite place in Nanaimo to get..."
Delfina Villacorta-Mejia
"I eat at this establishment at least once a week. And I take their frozen soup for my work lunches. By far my most favourite place to eat!! Not to..."
Tenille Bueckert
"Love this restaurant. Plan ahead so you don't have to wait, but if you do have to wait it's worth it. Great..."
Michelle Schneider
"Literally best pho on all of Vancouver Island. If they delivered I'd eat it every..."
Riley Kat
"Awesome food, my wife and I love eating here, it’s definitely one of our favourite places to go out to eat. Everyone is really nice and friendly...."
Daniel A. Potvin
"I love this place! Always fresh and great food! Very friendly staff and affordable prices. Pick up some for date night or any night! I order at least..."
Erin Brigden
"Went in just before closing without realizing it, I offered to leave but the server was super nice and said it was no problem. Food came unbelievably..."
Keelan Biegler
"Our ferry delayed for two hours so when we finally arrived in Nanaimo, we decided to go for lunch at Huong Lan. The restaurant was packed at 12:30pm..."
candy L
"Hands down the best pho I had on the island! Great service, environment and flavor! Coffee is also very good! Will come back next time for sure..."
bing Zhao
"My coconut bubble tea was very yummy as well as my noodles 😋 Our waitress was friendly. I will definitely go back..."
Chieko A
"Bue bum hue waa delicious! Says spicy but just right. The viet coffee was good too just dont burn your finger like I did by touching it..."
Samjo
"Can't say enough good about this place. Price, quality, tasty..... amazing. On the plus it keeps. Wanted 23 large so bad, but was going to be busy..."
Brett S
"This is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Nanaimo. We had strawberry bubble tea, fried spring rolls and pho tai. The food was absolutely delicious!..."
Marcy
"All of the dishes we ordered were outstanding! The service was quick, and the food was fresh, beautifully presented, and..."
Nicholas Boers
Saigon Kitchen
Saigon Kitchen
87/100 (1557 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Curry
Prawns
Hot Pot
Pho
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Vietnamese
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"It was a rainy day but the experience from this restaurant makes the day better. My girlfriend and I went to try Saigon Kitchen and unfortunately the..."
yves eleazar
"Best authentic Pho in town.PERIOD. yummy food,reasonable price, excellent customer service, nice atmosphere.(Opinion from a person who would choose..."
J DOAN
"I highly recommend this place to everyone if you would like to look for a good Vietnamese cuisine in town. Staffs are very friendly. Restaurant which..."
Hana Van
"Best beef rolls I've had and I used to live in Saigon. Wonton soup had a subtle sweet note to it I really..."
Chris Tweten
"Great food and service. Also, the pho here tasted..."
D Y
"The service was fantastic. We are a family that mainly orders vegetarian food. We had the veg spring rolls, curry, crepe and chowmein. We also had..."
Shayain Gustavsp
"Best authentic pho I have had.... ever! Had pho dozens of time in Vancouver and surrounding areas but nothing compared to this. The broth was to..."
Dan Jankowski
"Best pho on the island with traditional broth made from scratch! Great curry too, and their staff/ ownership is super friendly and personable. Great..."
Taryn Pickard
Pho V Ta
Pho V Ta
84/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Soups
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Vietnamese
Asian
Soups
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great little place if your looking for a authentic Vietnamese experience... food is great, portions are big, and price if very reasonable... Lots of..."
Dave McCammon
"Authentic Vietnamese fare. Came and ordered only pho and canh Chua the seafood can chua was veryyy sweet. Rare beef and tendon pho was okay - not..."
Jeffrey
"I had the Special Beef Pho which is great but I do really love what my boyfriend order which is Ginger Chicken Chow Mein(weekly special). I love how..."
Hotelierk14
"We’ll made pho with nice broth and fresh ingredients. Great service. Good parking options out front. Simple, spare interior. Nice family owned..."
Christopher Roy
"Fast service. Friendly, great prices. I left full, ready for a nap. They take care of..."
Julia Bruce
"Best Pho in town, spring rolls are delicious! Super friendly service! I've been getting take out since they opened and it's always good!! One of my..."
Islandwest
Pho Tintin
Pho Tintin
84/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Sealand Pho
Sealand Pho
84/100 (313 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Vietnamese
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Pho Tintin
Pho Tintin
81/100 (315 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
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Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Phở places have become ubiquitous in MetroVancouver and Jeem and G. G. Blynn were pleasantly surprised when friends from the John Harris Gallery..."
The Murray Chronicles
"Very clean, very friendly, very reasonable prices and nice vegetarian food. Also traditional Viet dishes with beef, pork and chicken. Both dishes -..."
John Harris
"In the running for the best Nanaimo Vietnamese. This is a hidden gem of Nanaimo - I'd suggest trying the Vietnamese Special Sub for the Tin TIn..."
PtahX
"Pho soup. So good probably the best ive ever had! hidden gem for..."
Tahiriah_l100
"The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. It's a hidden..."
Colin
"Beautiful, clean little restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken hot and sour soup. Will definitely be..."
Tina
"Best I have found in nanaimo !. I have been here 1/2 dozen times and am always happy. Very fresh, well prepared and excellent service. They need more..."
Denislecanuck
"Didn't realize they served food until browsing on here. Went in for a sub and bubble tea. The BBQ meat sub was to die for and I cannot wait to go..."
Culinary Craver
"Yummy subs. Thanks to Jen for adding this restaurant.This Asian Market is a busy little place at 4th& Bruce Square. But they also make subs..."
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Food Koma The Global Grill
Food Koma The Global Grill
80/100 (453 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vietnamese
Fusion
Fusion
American
American
International
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Duck
Poutine
Shawarma
Chow Mein
Lamb
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
American
International
Vietnamese
Fusion
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Pho Boi
Pho Boi
77/100 (664 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vietnamese
Soups
Vietnamese
Soups
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Soups
Vietnamese
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best spring rolls, really good broth, a bit on the pricey side and too much rice noodle to broth ratio. Still one of my favourite places for a nice..."
Jessie Mussell
"It's lemongrass & basil delights with portions to possibly pack to go! A local go to spot when I need the comforts of dine out. Fair pricing for..."
Michael Taylor
"Consistently good! Quiet no frills place with incredibly fast service and hot..."
Aaron christie