Best pho in the west end of Vancouver. As a pho fanatic I’ve tried them all. So good!
Good place to have Vietnamese food in west end. Ambience was okay and seating arrangements were little crowded. Food was perfectly prepared. Nice place to visit if you are in Vancouver and want to have Asian food.
Next to ramen houses, Vietnamese pho eateries are plentiful in the West End. One of the popular ones is Pho Central which has been in business for over 8 years now. They are a casual eatery with a modern interior serving pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi for eat-in or takeout. Prices are budget-friendly with items under $10.
Good place .. but something is missing compared to when they were across the street at the other tiny location. I am not sure if they changed the cook or what but, the soup is not as rich anymore. I used to go there with my wife once every 7 to 10 days. It was our West End pho fix. They changed to the larger place and, we went 3 times during the month.... we both consistently felt things were not as good. The spring rolls are tasty but are too small for the price. Hey! It is the West End... we expect the best value in the GVRD when it comes to food😀. So... they are good (but sorry...) we go down the street a couple of store fronts to get our pho fix now😕
I had been to Pho Central when it was at the old location. It was filthy and tiny, though their pho were good. I had always walked by it and seen how full it was, so I suspected that their pho must be still good. I met a with a friend for lunch around 1pm. It wasn’t overly busy, so it was good timing. The interior was quite spacious and nicer than most other whole in the wall pho places. In fact, this must be the best one I’ve been to in Metro Vancouver area. It has a bar on one side with blue LED lighting which gives it a modern, moody look.
Bun Cari ga which is curry hockey vermicelli noodle soup is by far the best dish on the menu and this place serves the best one you can find. All round best Vietnamese restaurant in downtown.
I ordered the Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with chicken at Pho Central, and was pleasantly surprised to find a spring roll come with it. BEST DAY EVER. It was a huge portion so I was able to save some for later, and guess what? It still tasted great. The complimentary green tea is always a nice touch, and the staff were friendly and provided speedy service.
TL:DR, good food for the price. Unprofessional and terrible service.
Full Review,
Unpleasant disposition towards customers. Female waiter seemed dead inside, just did not seem to care about the customers. Male waiter was unprofessional, said "so what's up." when taking our order, asked what time it was when dropping off condiments.
Bad service, great food, leaves little desire to tip well.
The baguette was so good, fluffy bread stuffed with spicy peppers, grilled lemongrass chicken, cilantro, cucumber, and pickled carrots. the beef and brisket pho was good too, fairy standard in my 'pho inexperienced books' but good none the less. It all came to 12 bucks, so solid.
My Favorite place in Vancouver for Pho. This used to be my favorite small tiny spot to have pho ! It still is !! but not small, tiny and cozy. I don't like the new disco-like cheap modern atmosphere.
The food is very Good Quality, Cheap !! Not the most romantic atmosphere, but who cares.. what should be so romantic with the Pho soup at the ends?
AWESOME PHO / SPRING ROLLS & SUBS. Would eat there daily. Great hangover cure. Soup game tight. Spring rolls HAWT! Bathroom, naaah.
Great choice for veggie / non veggie diners. This place has the best veggie banh mi ive tried!! They have a fried lemongrass tofu sub with an assortmentvof veggies and tge traditional pickled ones. Also had the veggie pho w non veggie broth. It was fantastic!! The only problem is the restaurant is really small...
Awesome. Awesome pho at a great price! My go to spot when im in the west end!
Really Good!. We went there expecting not much. Oh Boy were we wrong! Their food is amazing and the price is good. The only downside is the small size of the restaurant so expect to be very close to your neighbours which can make the ambience warm and cozy in a way. The decor is simple but it fits the place. The service is efficient and friendly. Excellent place for a party of 2 or 3. A favourite for Vietnamese food!
My favourite spot on Davie!. What can I say? The food is DELICIOUS! The service is EXCELLENT! The staff and owner are so friendly. The decor is so awesome, organic, and minimal - with an Asian flair...like you just stepped into a small hole-in-the-wall eatery in Vietnam!!
I've been coming here since they've opened. And I eat there, or get take out, at least 4 or 5 times a month. I always prefer to have business lunches & dinners here. If I haven't seen a friend or colleague in a while, this is the place that I take em' to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Good. Still the best Bahn Mi in this neck of the woods. You'd have to go way up Kingsway to get better.
Extremely impressed by this place. Tiny and unassuming but man do they make good lemongrass chicken! I had the LG Chicken vermicelli bowl with spring roll and MAN was it good. Possibly the best I've had. And CHEAP! Like 8 bucks and SO much food. Food came really quickly and the service was great. If I lived here I'd probably make this place a weekly dinner spot! Will come back next time I'm in town for sure.
Don't let the exterior and decor dissuade you--this is the best pho spot in the Downtown/West End area. Beef stew can be hit and miss, but traditional pho and curry chicken vermicelli are fantastic.
My favorite place. The broth is so amazing. I'm Vietnamese and the pho here is as good as, if not better than my mother's. I love the pork chop and rice dish, and you can order some of the soup options dry, which means the broth is on the side and the noodles are tossed in a lovely soy sauce. top it with crunchy bean sprouts and some ripped basil and it's amazing! whenever i'm sick i order the chicken hu tieu (noode soup) and i think for a dollar i ask them to add extra vegetables. it's the shiz. i'm not crazy about the spring rolls, but the sandwiches, goi cuon, soups and rice dishes are stellar. its a total hole in the wall, the vietnamese people who work there i'm sure could use some service tips, but they know their food, which is all i need. my favourite vietnamese joint in the west end!
Heartwarming and delicious. Had the rare beef and brisket pho which was fantastic! Rich broth, great flavours. My hubby had the chicken lemongrass which he also loved. It was fast, tasty, and cheap. Great for a busy week night meal!
Great Food. My wife had the Pho and I had the spicy beef in special noodles. It was great! I left very satisfied and the service was good.
Favorite pho. Whenever I feel like pho, this is where i usually end up. Love the dried noodle with grilled pork and soup on side. Its like 8 bucks!! Although it might take a while for the food even when its not busy at all (~15mins) Its well worth the waiting. Service is ok. I dont like their crispy wonton tho they kinda smelled.
Good Down Town Pho Option. This tiny (16 seats) place next to Stephos offers decent pho at very reasonable prices. Pretty amazing that in 2010 you can get a sit down, hot meal in the west end for under $7 bucks!
Mmm For The Love Of Food
+4.5
The service is quick and precise while the atmosphere, well let's just say you get more than you paid for with the quality of the food, and you get what you paid for in the cosmetics of the restaurant.... just don't use the bathroom and you should be fine!
My friend @customersright is a vegetarian and had never tried Pho before. Someone suggested Pho Central to him. @joshrimer and myself joined him for some lunch. I will start with everything that I liked about Pho Central. I love that’s so conveniently located on the Davie Village, I love that their menu has a good variety of dishes, not just pho, I also like,like, like the prices! This place gives the term “cheap eats” a whole new meaning! Most dishes are well below $10. David chose the vegetarian Hu Tieu Rau Cai veggie noddle soup for $6.95. His Pho had lots of veggies, tofu and rice noodles. The tofu was deep fried, which is an odd choice for a vegetarian dish, as most people choosing this dish are looking for a healthier option. The broth was flavourful and the Pho had a good choice of toppings. Josh ordered the Thit Bo Xao Sa Vermicelli Salad Bowl. Lots of fresh lettuce, herbs, beans sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrots, scallions, roasted peanuts. It also came with lemongrass beef a
I always leave feeling warmed to soul. Pho Central perfectly slides into the "dives" category.
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