27 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Burnaby

“Got a free spring roll for this review.

Honestly super good, spring roll was hot and fresh and crispy and had good flavor.

Got a braised pork belly thing I don't often see at Vietnamese places and it was also really good. Rice was done well“

“PLEASE get the special b&d chicken rice TRUST ME it is the most satisfying and delicious rice dish you will have in vancouver. the skin is so crispy, crunchy, and flavourful it’s bAsically like fried chicken . pairing the hot, juicy chicken with their hoisin sauce — which is a bit sweeter, a bit brighter than other ones i’ve had — was actually life-changing and transcendent. the absolute flavour bomb of the chicken leg is complemented with the most warm, aromatic, fragrant, mildly-flavoured yet rich-tasting chicken rice and a perfectly (well done) fried egg.

the honey chicken on the summer special menu had a sweet glaze , a slight lemongrass-y freshness in the aftertaste, and a spicy green chili sauce . it was good, but there were wayyyyy too many bones and it was too difficult to get to the meat. the pandan sticky rice was quite dense, chewy, and not too flavourful, but so addicting and the perfect pairing to the chicken.

the salted egg yolk prawns were just meh to me; although the egg yolk paste was unique, the shell was a tad too burnt to a crisp and the seafood flavour was a bit much for me.

we also tried two of their desserts: the banana cake was warm and nutty with a deep, natural banana flavour, while the cassava cake kind of reminded me of shredded coconut with its light sweetness combined with an almost mochi-like, bouncy, chewy texture.

also the interior is unexpectedly nice, clean, and modern. i really liked the vibe !“

“Generous portion, amazing service, best combination of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine“

“Nam Vegan Express is my GO-TO whenever I’m craving Vietnamese food. Everything I’ve had here is SO good, full of flavour, and made by genuinely such lovely people. 🥹 It’s one of those places I keep coming back to because I know I’m going to leave happy every single time. Delicious vegan food, amazing flavours, and the kindest people - truly can’t recommend them enough!!“

“Good foods, great service, highly recommended!“

“Love the food and service here. you can tell they want to wow you with their food“

“I really enjoy this Authentic Viet cafe. The food is always fresh and so tasty. Me and my partner enjoyed having the Tamarind chicken wings and the Grilled Chicken banh mi. The food was tasty and extremely affordable !
We also enjoyed some Vietnamese iced coffees.“

“This pho restaurant may look a bit aged, but it is clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The dining area is spacious, with comfortable seating that makes it a pleasant place to enjoy a relaxed meal.

We ordered a beef pho, grilled pork chop on rice, spring rolls, and an iced Vietnamese coffee. Every dish was served fresh, hot, and made to order, which really enhanced the overall experience.

The pho broth was rich and flavorful, with a deep, comforting taste that stood out. The grilled pork chop was well-marinated, juicy, and nicely charred, making it very satisfying. The spring rolls were crispy and freshly fried, adding a nice contrast in texture. The Vietnamese iced coffee was also well-prepared, strong, and smooth, rounding out the meal nicely.

Overall, this restaurant delivers solid and reliable Vietnamese comfort food in a comfortable setting. It may not be modern in appearance, but the quality of the food speaks for itself. Definitely a place we would drop by again.“

“Server and food always good here. We will definitely be back to try more of their new dishes“

“A truly family owned and run hidden gem - Home cooked meals at a great place. They truly take pride in their meals. Lots of parking in the back and/or in front street parking - you will not be disappointed.“

“They have a lunch special everyday. They also have another South Asian dishes beside Vietnamese.“

“Sorry no pics I ate it too fast lol
Get their ‘special’ menu items, it’s genuinely a big cut above standard phó/vermicelli. Had number 37, I’m gonna come back and get it every time (I’m that kind of person). The portion wasn’t big but the amount of meat was generous for the size and the flavour was excellent. Well balanced and spiced and will plenty of veggies to put in as well as garlic and thai chillies on the side. Not greasy, not too salty.
It’s chill in here, I like the decor and the staff are friendly. They give you a good sized pot of tea and in general aren’t going to check up much but that’s okay with me.“

“For me it’s just the right amount of food and priced ok.“

“Friendly greeting as soon as you arrive, quick service,fresh and tasty quality meal at reasonable price . Highly recommended !!!“

“I was met with a helpful server who guided me to trying out this dish. It was filling, there were a lot of ingredients added, including loads of vegetables, a decent amount of grilled chicken and some huge and unique-looking spring rolls. I enjoyed my visit here. Pho 24 express is worth a try.“

“A cafe which has nice chilled atmosphere along with great food, coffee and friendly service.“

“Very lovely staff. I’ve never been disappointed, the food is always excellent ☺️“

“Overall decent bahn mi, I got tofu and veg. The tofu couldnt have been any less seasoned. I'd imagine it came straight from the pack and sliced and put on. The rest of the sandwich was ok, veg was fresh and good so this saved the plain tofu.
Overall not the best not the worst“

“WHAAT!!! How can the sushi and the pho both be soo good!!“

“July 31,2026

Chicken, and pork and spring roll vermicelli bowl was gigantic. It was good, but is so huge that can feed 2 people.
And is expensive $21.95. I meant u made it so big, 2 person ended up only ordering 1 bowl. If just eating alone the bowl is too much. Why not have half order?

Previous review.
Food was good, but it is more expensive than most of the pho/Vietnamese restaurant. The restaurant is clean , except some seat r more tight than others.“

“How is this place not 4.5 stars? Been around for a long time. Their pho ALWAYS delivers! Great portions, fragrant soup, lots of tender beef, and relatively inexpensive. Better than a lot of the better“

“I love a decent hole in a wall place, but most Viet restaurants are like that. Matches the vibe back in Vietnam. The pho broth is rich and flavourful. Packed with spices. The mung portions were decent. The food is on the sweeter side and the fish sauce is a bit light. Vermicelli a bit loose. Other than that it was good. Spring roll is the traditional big type. It is extra for more bean sprouts on the side. The pho comes with some in the bowl. Overall I thought it was a decent place to fix a hungry stomach. The place is running on fans so it'll get hot during the Summer

It's cash only and note they auto put on 10% gratuity. (Cheapest tip percentage in town)“

“I’ve been coming here on and off for the past 7 years and have always loved the pho. The restaurant recently changed hands, and it’s nice to see the new owners giving the place a fresh look while keeping the pho that keeps me coming back.

Really happy to see the place doing well, and I’ll definitely keep coming back.“

“My son and I (and sometimes my wife when she isn’t busy) have been coming to this place once or twice a week for about a year and a half and are thus regulars. We enjoy their flavourful lemon grass chicken which is absolutely amazing high quality protein that as people who are active really helps in muscle recovery and feeling satiated. The food is consistently good and the staff who recognize us know our regular order and treat us well which is why we keep coming back! Thank you!“

“I’ve only had the pho here, I’m a small eater and doing low-carb, so I get it without noodles and they give me some nice fresh veggies instead. It’s perfectly seasoned every time. They advertise that they use local Canadian beef, and portions are super generous. First time I visited I told the owner it was so good and full of meat it was mooing!
It’s a comfy room with a relaxed homey vibe. Seems to be a family-run place. Service is quick and friendly. If you’re lucky the radio will be tuned to Vietnamese Jazz, which I really enjoyed.
Someday soon I am going to visit here with friends, there seems to be many special dishes on the menu. I’d like to try more but I’ve only been there on my own so far so can’t order much.“

“I was really pleasantly surprised. It was my first time trying this place out. I had a few banking errands to do and had some time to kill so I figured I'd have a early lunch.

The food is very tasty. The service is standard. There's plenty of parking. I would definitely come back again and try other items off the menu. It's nice to have a Vietnamese option at Market Crossing!“

“Came here because I like the Victoria Dr location. It's similar but sooooo much more salty. Also the fish cakes got smaller and less generous. Still tasty though. It's a small place so prepare to wait.

Update: came back a year later and asked for less salty. Was so thirsty after I had to chug water. Why so much sodium?????“