TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Vancouver - Updated November 2024

Phnom Penh Restaurant

90/100 (5073 ratings)

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"Excellent if you’re not looking for a fancy place, yet your focus is awesome food at a reasonable price. The Butter Beef and the Chicken Wings were..."

Fooder

"Holy. Mother. Of God. This place is a must if you're in Vancouver and are adventurous and like strong flavours. Southeast Asian food at it's best...."

Jen

"It's a bit overhyped. Waited about 40min-1hr for seating. Chicken wings were delicious and the best part of this place. Tried Marinated butter beef...."

Jentaro

"I really enjoy Phnom Penh, but the long waits deter me from coming more often.At 4pm, we took one of the last tables and I remember people..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Amazing quality of hospitality and highly recommend the scrumptious beef balls noodle soup and the hot and sour soup with fish was comforting and..."

Mehma Saluja

"Go for the chicken wings, butter beef and beef luc lac...the perfect trio! Line ups are usually quite long and they don't take reservations for..."

Megan

"We’ve been to this restaurant for twice so far, both on weekend. That means we had been waiting for two hours last time for Saturday dinner. The..."

Jacklyn Jiang

"This is definitely a hot spot in Vancouver. We went around 630pm and got in around an hour and a half later. Butter beef was definitely popular and..."

AnnahcFoodie

"Yeah. The wings are so good. Stopped by in the afternoon to beat the crowds and for a quick snack. Pass on the spring rolls....stick to the wings...."

Y2eats

"I personally think that this is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's family owned, it's..."

R.J

"Never fails to satisfy my craving. Always butter beef and their chicken wings. Our favourite go to. It’s always pack here. We went on a weekday at..."

Pal J

"There's a reason why Anthony Bourdain loves this place and why the ratings are so high! BELIEVE the hype yall - there is absolutely NO other..."

Bitesizedfoodie

"Best restaurant in Vancouver!!! If you love tasty asian food this is definitely the place to go. You will have to wait about 30-60 mins to be seated..."

R L C

"This place deserves all of its praises and awards. Food was delicious! ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE BUTTER BEEF! Would definitely eat here every week if I..."

Janny Nguyen

"[4.5/5] We didn't miss any of the signature dishes here today. The fried chicken wings, the marinated butter beef, the beef Luc Lac, the hot & sour..."

Picky Diner

"food was delicious, and had some of the best chicken wings ever. the butter beef was also amazing, it just melts in your mouth. waiters were also..."

Kathy

"Have to try: Fried chicken wings, Butter Beef, Beef Luc Lac with egg and fried oyster omeletteSkip the line If you have a party of 8 or..."

Chinatownfood

"Definitely need to try the Bo Luc Lac, Butter Beef, and Fried Chicken! Super delicious! I also enjoyed the 9 Layered Cake and the Black Rice Coconut..."

Christy

"heard about this hidden gem all the way from edmonton and its a must try! ordered two orders of the marinated butter beef and chicken wings...."

Ms Phoodie

"This restaurant is very popular and has an almost perpetual lineup, no matter what time you go. They served an extensive menu that features..."

B & E

"Meal: Filet beef luc lac with egg, Chicken wings large, BBQ lemongrass chicken with shredded pork and ham, butter beef. . Service: Not bad,..."

Birry Ram

"Super B amazing!! Can't wait to go back for more. My friend bought take out from here for us and it’s always their number one stop when they’re..."

Stephy Keung

"Great experience every time. The wings are probably the most popular item on the menu and they are certainly a must. Hands down some of the best..."

Vanfoodiebuzz

"Phnom Penh Restaurant is located on E Georgia St. , which is nearby the Chinatown area Vancouver. It has many excellent reviews from customers..."

BeDelicious

"Their chicken wings and butter beef are my all time favourite. There is almost always a wait to get in, but it is worth it. The service isn't..."

Scrum Diddly Umptious

"I crave food in this place often! Butter beef is super tender and the wings! Those wings! Both best served with steaming hot rice. Super busy during..."

Merse

"When we got here around 7 PM on a Sunday night, there was surprisingly no one waiting outside. Probably because it was really cold with snow on the..."

F

"At first, i didn't expect much about this restaurant. But then when i came in, the line was very long and there were a lot of customers inside. We..."

Kezia Elsty

"food was so yummy!! but all the dishes seem dirty a bit ...:( BUT!! I loved the food. haha.I might go again to try other dishes. and see how I..."

Diane

"• pay street parking• no reservations, first come, first serve only• this place is soooo busy day, evening and night, come early and..."

KOOkiecream

"Phnom Penh has long been on my to-eat list as recommended by many people in Vancouver. I finally got a chance to visit on a Friday afternoon around..."

JT

"I've been here a few times over the last few years and there's never been a time where I haven't had to wait. This time wasn't bad at all. We waited..."

Natalie

"I know the line up is a pain but they try to accommodate you to the most possible way. If u have the most whitest friend and never had anything..."

YM_Bape

"This place is know for a wait to get in, and I get it it. This place is great. We tried the com bo luc lac, which was a great intro to Phom Penh. ..."

Rich H

"March 15, 2017 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · I don’t know why it took me so long to visit this place, but I have to say my built up excitement..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"First things first, don't expect good service here. It's a typical asian restaurant that is fast paced and chaotic during rush hours. Wait times can..."

Jane Chang

"The service here is super fast and good. Everyone is nice and quite speedy. We had a estimated 30 min wait but it only took about 15. We also shared..."

Angel Liu

"We're obviously all addicted to the same 3 dishes : chicken wings, butter beef , and bo luc lac with egg (sub the plain rice for fried rice,- trust..."

Girllovesfood

"It was totally packed at 12pm on Saturday. Ordered the popular garlic chicken wings and shrimp salad rolls. The chicken wings are well worth a try...."

Xin

"Great place to eat! Delicious wings!!Only suggestion would be to create a better system for the waiting list.. it can get a bit hectic..."

Cynthia Glowacka

"○ok service○known for their chicken wings (must be the MSG that makes it so addicting)/ other dishes were ok (Vietnamese coffee..."

Nomnomnom

"I always enjoy coming here. Not for their service or ridiculous line ups, but strictly for their food!!! their chicken wings.. YUM. hot and sour soup..."

Donald McDougall

"Chicken wings were AMAZING. The portion was huge. I really like the butter beef too! Ordered the butter garlic frog legs too, it has the same sauce..."

Inez Karina Tanu

"Phnom Penh is located at Chinatown on George Street. A restaurant has line up all the time. It is well famous to any Vancouver Food Bloggers, and..."

Camera Gourmet

"There’s a reason why the lines are always out the door, and a brag wall situated in front of the doorway. From awards dating from 2009, known for..."

Ah

"This place is known for their Butter Beef, Beef Luc Lac and Fried Chicken wings and much more. You really have to go here and try it for..."

It's Me Chuck

"Way before the food blogging craze, I first heard of Phnom Penh from a friend. To date, Phnom Penh is probably one of the most-talked about..."

Reservation Under Cindy

"I loved their chicken wings so much when I first tried them so I decided to come back once more. However, when I came back, I felt like it's not the..."

Mejp396

"One of my favorite restaurants to eat at in vancouver. The proportion sizes are smaller than some of the other vietnamese places I've been to, but..."

Timwongster

"I have been to Vancouver for so long, but it was my first time to try this Vietnamese and Cambodian restaurant. Everybody said that it was good and..."

Kit Yee Y.

"This place didn't really live up to the hype the first time I went a few years ago. Since then I haven't gone back. I decided to give it another..."

MethodSTYLES

"ahhhh ... what can i say about this place that hasn't already been said?the place to go when you crave ...chicken wingsraw butter..."

Lostnomnom

"She told me go for the crispy garlic wings and stay for the butter beef – and that’s exactly what I did. I went with some family I have in..."

Steak Me Out

"Good portions, above average service and everything had a very distinct, colorful taste. Will definitely be back again in the future! I recommend the..."

Rmichel

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver! The wings! Butter beef, squid are all addicting. My friends and I come here often, and we know..."

ForTheLoveofFood

"I literally love this restaurant so much. If you've never been there and you're reading this, you better go tomorrow! You must get their Beef Luc Lac..."

Kimboslice

"Always love this place. But never never would go back to dine in. Always order take out instead due to the constant line up. Even friends from Asia..."

Gloria Chui

"If you haven't eaten here, stop reading and go now (but expect to wait because it's always packed)! Chicken wings, butter beef, dry..."

Jelizatin Eats

"Best Chicken Wings on the planet!! My first stop every time I come home for a visit!! I really don't need to say anything because everyone who eats..."

BriGuy28ca Food Reviews

"This place is so good! Go here not indochine (the sister restaurant) PP had better value and it's better too. But remember to reserve a table in..."

Matthew Tran

"Been here before and only just found it again. Huge bowls of soup for not many dollars, and amazing flavors. Can recommend the Phnom Penh stew with..."

Murg Wurgle

"What is there to say that hasn't already been said? Nothing. The chicken wings, squid, frogs legs are as tasty and addictive as people say. The dry..."

Naoki_art

"Go-to orders: chicken wings, butter beef, lac luc beef, fried rice with Chinese sausage (among other things).Every time I go to Phnom Penh,..."

Dempsey Charles Watson

"What better way to close out the year than enjoy a meal at Phnom Penh?This restaurant is so popular that it’s always busy. Knowing that,..."

Penny And Rusty

"What can I say that hasn't been said. Yes - try the chicken wings. If you don't eat beef or pork, 1/2 the menu is off limits. Still lots of choice..."

Asquared

"Pros: Dry noodles, chicken wings, frog legs, butter beef are all amazing. Nothing like this in the city.Cons:..."

Jindsay Johan

"This little hole in the wall restaurant from the outside doesn't look like anything special, on the inside is always packed, usually with a wait...."

Kelly Yee

"Phnom Penh is one of those restaurants that you must try in Vancouver. From the exterior, it doesn’t seem super inviting and there isn’t too..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Phnom Penh is a Vancouver staple and if you haven’t been here, you’re missing out on some amazing Vietnamese/Cambodian dishes. It’s crazy busy..."

Foodology.ca

"Phnom Penh is a Vancouver staple and if you haven't been here, you're missing out on some amazing Vietnamese/Cambodian dishes. It's crazy busy..."

Foodology.ca

"Atmosphere 0.5/1It's a busy busy restaurant. Tons of people, huge line up. Sometimes you might just have to share a large table with other..."

J

"We arrived at around 4:30 on a weekday, so were seated immediately. We definitely recommend avoiding peak hours if you want to dine in, as there was..."

Pauleena Ling

"Phnom Penh, the good ol Chinatown classic. I was debating whether or not to even bother with this post because I know it's been covered a..."

The Tila Diaries

"1: Be prepared to wait2: Be prepared for some awesomeness.3: While everyone raves about the Chicken Wings, the Frogs Legs, and..."

Marty

"Let me just rave about Phom Penh. Even the name has the word “nom” in it. Enough said. The magic in Phom Penh lie in their butter beef and..."

Alpaca Lunch

"My friends raved about Phnom Penh and couldn't believe that I have never gone in my previous visits. They said the wait is incredibly long and unless..."

YYCFoodie

"Went to this restaurant on a Sunday night, very busy 45 min waiting time, for a table of 4, service was generally good for a busy place, I ordered..."

RaymonDo

"Phnom Penh, a super popular Vietnamese/Cambodian cuisine restaurant on East Georgia Street in Chinatown. Phnom Penh is one of the smoking HOT and..."

Eat With Sida

"Loses a star for a lack of online reservation system but that's too much expectations here lol. The signature dishes are the wings and..."

EatingIsMyJob

"Everything is to die for! Always have a wait at any time of the day proves that it's a popular joint. The butter beef and chicken wings definitely..."

Theresa

"Chicken wings!!! Butter beef!!! Papaya salad!!! Bo luc lac!!! Oh my gosh so yummy in my tummy. Everything was so good, I can see why everyone has..."

Kimmysomefood

"Food: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Price: Avg.$20/personReturn: Once in awhile Must try item(s): Chicken..."

ColoursOnWhite

"Exquisite! Everything I’ve had here so far has been excellent and I am eager to eventually try everything on the menu. If you love Asian food and..."

Yuri Yamaguchi

"A completely satisfying meal and the long queue outside the restaurant is proof of how famous and popular they are. The place is bustling with..."

Rohan Roy

"Went on a Wednesday at 5 PM - had a 15 min wait MAX; the line was definitely longer as it approached dinner time. Never had a more efficient service..."

Ashton Mathias

"So yummy! We (3 people) ordered large chicken wings, rice noodle soup, butter beef, and BBQ lemongrass chicken on rice. Portions weren’t too big..."

Julia Chung

"Always amazing food at Phnom Penh! The chicken wings are to die for, it's a MUST when you come here to eat. I usually get a large order of wings for..."

Ronald Retandy

"I really liked the place! Visited on Sunday at lunchtime. The wait was shorter than expected. They have a good system with callback so that you can..."

Alex Makhanko

"Absolutely delicious food. Our absolute favorite were the Chicken Wings (we liked it without the lemon pepper sauce... Good thing they put that on..."

Peter Chung

"To say Phnom Penh is a staple in the Vancouver restaurant scene is an understatement. Always popular and always pleasing for a reason... The food is..."

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