Overall it was a good experience. The place is clean, bright, and comfortable. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly.
I tried the pho, and honestly, it wasn’t my favorite. The broth was okay but not very rich or deeply flavored. It didn’t taste very authentic to me — but I admit I’m a picky person when it comes to pho.
That said, other dishes were much better. The bánh xèo (see photo) was crispy on the outside and nicely golden. It came with plenty of fresh lettuce and herbs, which I really appreciated. Wrapped with greens and dipped in fish sauce, it was tasty and satisfying. The cơm tấm was also good — flavorful and well prepared.
So while the pho may not be the best in town, other dishes like bánh xèo and cơm tấm make it worth a visit. I would come back again, just not for the pho.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cindi Jones
Stopped to pick up dinner to go. Fabulous food and great friendly people. Everything was perfect seasoned, fresh, and really nice sized portions. Had a cup of really nice green tea while we waited. Like many Richmond restaurants they only take cash but also offer etransfer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RM
Thai Son in Richmond is a solid, no-frills spot for Vietnamese comfort food. The pho is decent and hits the spot when you’re craving something warm and familiar, while the vermicelli bowls are the real standout—well-portioned, fresh, and satisfying. It’s very much a straightforward, old-school place, so don’t expect anything fancy. One thing to note: it’s cash only, so come prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Mary L
Been long time customers since the opening. Today was the first time finding out a plastic film piece in a take out…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Patkira Soong
Good food, fair price and been there forever... Trustworthy and friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
David Rodjana
Nice Vietnamese food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho DAC Biet, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken and Fried Egg with Rice
Susu
Have been to this place so many times and their recent servant has bad attitude. Very rude and ignorant. Maybe it’s not her business so she doesn’t care. Sad for the owner.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Rico Ma
Great pho but there is too much msg in the broth
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
leesa tran
Quick service and decent pho restaurant. Ordered their special pho soup and spring rolls.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Stanley Yang
I vowed to never “Pho it up” in Richmond after my last experience but this was different. You cannot go wrong with a well trusted Vancity OG brand. They kept it 100 with their “Cash Only” racket, even in Richmond! The nerve of these guys. Not going to lie but I was a little worried it was sold to Chinese owners. Walked in to a loud but comforting Vietnamese staff lunch chatter. The prices tho! East Van prices in Richmond! Shrewd indeed. Portions? I swear it’s probably even bigger than a couple of the east side locations. It’s a done deal, I’m only going to PHO it up here from now on.
This is my second time to come back this restaurant. Food taste delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
semajpsea
Nothing special. Vermicelli pork was all fat, I've had bacon with more meat. Service is quick enough but ignored several requests for more water, just gave up. Place was not even busy.Server appears to be more into eating next to me ( kitchen) and checking her phone than service. Thanks, won't return. Of a 1000 Viet places in Metro Vancouver place this randomly between 500-1000.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lizzie Balak
I’ve been coming here for years and food is good but I won’t come in often because the servers attitude is atrocious ALWAYS. They make you feel like you’ve walked into their home while they are having dinner and stole food off of their plate. Their customer service is atrocious… I know the majority of people don’t care… but I don’t want to support a business with such extremely cold, rude and unhappy staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Boris Hu
Great pho, their lemon grass chicken and pork rice combo is one of the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Malcolm Gray
Went for dinner with friends, and overall it didn't disappoint. I had the #34 Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, basically pork with springs rolls on vermicelli with vegetables. The portion was surprisingly large, bigger than i remember and quite tasty. Definitely a good value.
Service was about what I would expect meaning just okay. I still get a little annoyed they only take cash, not even debit. Place was moderately full, but not too noisy, although the kitchen clatter was annoyingly loud at times. Good for the occasional meal at a fair price.
Overall it was a good experience. The place is clean, bright, and comfortable. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly.
I tried the pho, and honestly, it wasn’t my favorite. The broth was okay but not very rich or deeply flavored. It didn’t taste very authentic to me — but I admit I’m a picky person when it comes to pho.
That said, other dishes were much better. The bánh xèo (see photo) was crispy on the outside and nicely golden. It came with plenty of fresh lettuce and herbs, which I really appreciated. Wrapped with greens and dipped in fish sauce, it was tasty and satisfying. The cơm tấm was also good — flavorful and well prepared.
So while the pho may not be the best in town, other dishes like bánh xèo and cơm tấm make it worth a visit. I would come back again, just not for the pho.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped to pick up dinner to go. Fabulous food and great friendly people. Everything was perfect seasoned, fresh, and really nice sized portions. Had a cup of really nice green tea while we waited. Like many Richmond restaurants they only take cash but also offer etransfer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thai Son in Richmond is a solid, no-frills spot for Vietnamese comfort food. The pho is decent and hits the spot when you’re craving something warm and familiar, while the vermicelli bowls are the real standout—well-portioned, fresh, and satisfying. It’s very much a straightforward, old-school place, so don’t expect anything fancy. One thing to note: it’s cash only, so come prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Been long time customers since the opening. Today was the first time finding out a plastic film piece in a take out…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Good food, fair price and been there forever...
Trustworthy and friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice Vietnamese food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho DAC Biet, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken and Fried Egg with Rice
Have been to this place so many times and their recent servant has bad attitude. Very rude and ignorant. Maybe it’s not her business so she doesn’t care. Sad for the owner.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great pho but there is too much msg in the broth
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Quick service and decent pho restaurant. Ordered their special pho soup and spring rolls.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I vowed to never “Pho it up” in Richmond after my last experience but this was different. You cannot go wrong with a well trusted Vancity OG brand. They kept it 100 with their “Cash Only” racket, even in Richmond! The nerve of these guys. Not going to lie but I was a little worried it was sold to Chinese owners. Walked in to a loud but comforting Vietnamese staff lunch chatter. The prices tho! East Van prices in Richmond! Shrewd indeed. Portions? I swear it’s probably even bigger than a couple of the east side locations. It’s a done deal, I’m only going to PHO it up here from now on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my second time to come back this restaurant. Food taste delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing special. Vermicelli pork was all fat, I've had bacon with more meat. Service is quick enough but ignored several requests for more water, just gave up. Place was not even busy.Server appears to be more into eating next to me ( kitchen) and checking her phone than service. Thanks, won't return. Of a 1000 Viet places in Metro Vancouver place this randomly between 500-1000.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
I’ve been coming here for years and food is good but I won’t come in often because the servers attitude is atrocious ALWAYS. They make you feel like you’ve walked into their home while they are having dinner and stole food off of their plate. Their customer service is atrocious… I know the majority of people don’t care… but I don’t want to support a business with such extremely cold, rude and unhappy staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great pho, their lemon grass chicken and pork rice combo is one of the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for dinner with friends, and overall it didn't disappoint. I had the #34 Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, basically pork with springs rolls on vermicelli with vegetables. The portion was surprisingly large, bigger than i remember and quite tasty. Definitely a good value.
Service was about what I would expect meaning just okay. I still get a little annoyed they only take cash, not even debit. Place was moderately full, but not too noisy, although the kitchen clatter was annoyingly loud at times. Good for the occasional meal at a fair price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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