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Hanoi Pho
Categories: Restaurants Vietnamese Restaurants Vegetarian Vietnamese, Vegetarian [Edit]
406 E Hastings StVancouver, BC V6A 1P7
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
(604) 251-6566
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 12 pm - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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13 reviews for Hanoi Pho
13 reviews in English
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Review from Rheanna F.
Vancouver, BC
2/15/2012
Heeeey, not bad, not bad at all! I think I've just found my new fave spot for pho in junkie town! The service is the friendliest, the restaurant is the cleanest, and oh yea, the food is the tastiest!! It's definitely not just me who thinks so either cause i've never seen so many people at a restaurant on East Hastings!
I see a lot of negative reviews where people complain about the price, the minimum charge per person, the service, etc... But i didn't mind it one bit! You know why there's a minimum $5.95 charge per person? Because a lot of restaurants along that part of East Hastings have a minimum charge. It isn't for you, you East Hasting newbie, it's to keep out people who will want to hang out drinking a cup of tea indoors for as long as possible. Don't get your panties in a knot, and if you come back here with a friend who doesn't want to eat, politely ask if that's a problem before writing an angry Yelp rant about it. I mean, this place is stumbling distance from a methadone clinic, yeesh.
Also, while the prices may be a tad higher, this place was CLEAN! Have you ever been to the Pho place around the corner on Main Street and used their bathroom? Sure the place may be cheaper, but when you're taking a pee in the bathroom and wondering what creature got stuck in the wall and is presently decaying there, making that awful smell... you just might wish you went for a slightly pricier meal option. Besides that, the broth was the best damn Pho broth i've had in the area, and the portions and service were way better than i've had at other restaurants!
This place gets bonus points for being able to clearly communicate what items contain what ingredients! When i asked what sauces came with our salad roll and was told peanut, i could say 'can we get something else? I'm allergic to peanuts' and our server understood completely! I love salad rolls, but sometimes i can't order them because the server doesn't understand whether i want MORE peanuts sauce, less peanut sauce, or just like the sound of my own voice emphatically saying 'no peanut sauce' again and again.
Okay, just so we're clear, all you haters can go to the cheaper places where the staff don't smile, the food isn't as good and the cleanliness of the bathroom has you running to nearest walk-in clinic, but I'll be over here enjoying my Pho at Hanoi. -
Review from Wendy Y.
1/31/2012
This business has successfully lost me as a repeat client.
The most I do after having some pretty mediocre food with outrageous price tags is some bitching and not return; but this restaurant? A ranting from Wendy is inevitable.
My partner and I were looking for a bite to eat in Chinatown after work and we stumbled upon this Pho corner joint. When we arrived there was not a single soul aside from Mr. Host and Mrs. Hostess. My partner ordered a (soup-free) vermicelli with pork, spring roll etc. and I ordered a Bun Bo Hue which came without any pork feet and what's more shocking was I found raw beef slices and shrmps in my bowl AND my soup wasn't even piping hot to cook them! Also, I thought Bun Bo Hue is supposed to be served with round rice noodle, but instead, I got regular pho noodle, which I am not a fan of. The soup base was very different - it tasted as if there was shrimp paste. I am usually very open minded to new food adventures but this Bun Bo Hue was WAY off the chart.
I wasn't going to order my Bun Bo Hue but because the minimum order per person is $5.99, I sucked it up and spent on food which the quality turned out not matching to what I paid for.
What 's more upsetting was when I paid, I asked Mr. Host for my bill. He wouldn't give it to me!! He just said $19 blab blab blab... I insisted on seeing my bill before I pay so he had no choice but to scribble something down on a piece of paper RIGHT IN FRONT of me and said "here". He looked obviously annoyed and so did I.
The price looked "correct" based on what the menu stated but these 2 items were freakin' expensive. A rip off indeed. No way I am returning.Listed in: Malaysian/Singaporean/Vie…
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Review from Simon K.
1/31/2012 5 Check-ins Here
I was in the area, I needed a 'pho' like snack to entertain my cravings before doing some walking, I always remembered driving by this place, and now I was able to go in and try for myself to see what I thought about the experience, and I can say it was 'middle of the road' for my expectations. I know this place has been around for quite some time, I used to have friends live a block away, so I would always cross this place, and always wondered how good the Vietnamese food was in this little place. This time with my partner in tow, I had a chance to 'try' exactly what this place was about.
I wonder how much business this place really gets? Reason why I ask this question is the enforced 'minimum charge' per person rule, that is all over the walls and in the menu. Do people just sit around here and chill out for hours in a day? I think the minimum is $5.99, it does bug me as what if I am the only one hungry, and my guest is just tagging along? That just forces me to order food that will be 'doggy bagged' and not as fresh when I get home. Another thing, if you are mad busy, I can understand the tactics of this, but this also deters business away. Pho is a sit down, shove food down your throat, and get the 'F' out type meal, and unless your food is 'god' like, and the flavors are causing and orgasm in my mouth, and I'm dripping wet (from the mouth of course!) then by all means, charge me the minimum... for an experience like that... you might be able to double charge me and get away with it!
I ordered the vermicelli with spring rolls, and two types of cooked pork, and my partner had the Bun Bo Hue. My dish was not special, it hit the spot, but nothing to wave my arms around like a chicken and promote the place further. My partner's bowl had no pork knuckle in it (I thought Bun Bo Hue always had it) this one didn't, the noodles used were that of pho, and not the round noodles she was used to eating at every other joint, and the soup was different, not overly fire louded, with sweat dripping from your head, and you gasping for water, but it was subtle, and different.
The bill was more than shocking, as I have had my fair share of Vietnamese food, where the total with tip came up to over $20. Really? Yes, I had to shake my head, you do realize what your serving? Going back to that minimum charge per head thing.... most of the dishes are over the $5.99.... so I can say all of the dishes on the menu are overpriced. In some sense, I felt ripped off, at least it was a cold day, so the steam of my anger heated me up better than the plate of food. Be warned, the food is nothing special, but the price..... is 'extra' special!Listed in: Pho and other Vietnamese…
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Review from Robyn D.
Vancouver, BC
2/17/2012
YUMMY! I had the veggie hot and sour soup (off an extensive veggie menu) and boy howdy it was great! Full of fresh veggies, tofu, and noodles, topped with the traditional sprouts, basil and lemon this soup was Faux Photastic! Also, this was probably the cleanest Pho joints I have visited in Van, despite it's sketchy locale. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!
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Review from Gillian T.
Vancouver, BC
2/8/2012
If you're a vegetarian or vegan you know how hard it is to get Pho in this city. This place has the best vegan Pho ever. Also, to my delight, when you order the veggie spring rolls he brings you a vegetarian dipping sauce. I'm all about sauce so I like this major to me. The man that works here is super nice and I've never had a problem with the neighbourhood. I've read a few rants on here about the service. Seriously? Use your head. It's not fine dining. Don't expect it to be, and Main and Hastings freaks you out, don't go there and complain about it like you didn't know what it was going to be like. I've never once had a problem.
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Review from Rebecca C.
Vancouver, BC
7/15/2011
I really, really want to like this place. The staff are very warm and friendly and seem to care a lot about their business. I love the fact that they make vegetarian pho. So I was really disappointed that by the fact that I was so disappointed by the food.
I ordered vegetarian pho for a takeout lunch. I asked for lots of tofu, but I only got three pieces, along with what seemed like approximately five noodles. The veggies were fresh, but the whole thing was 99% broth, which tasted bland and pre-made compared with other veggies phos I've tried. After eating this pho, I had to run out for a real meal.
At nearly $9 a bowl, it didn't seem worth it.
I so wish that the quality was better. Other reviewers have mentioned that the location is sketchy, but this is my neighbourhood for both home and work, and I really like the people who run it. -
Review from Naficeh T.
Coquitlam, BC
4/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The neighborhood is more than a little sketchy but definitely worth it. The staff was super nice but I wish the service was a tiny bit quicker. I was also in a little bit of a rush so maybe that's why I felt it took a little longer.
The menu is extensive but I came here for the Pho and that's what I've gotten the few times I've been here.
The Pho is really good. The beef broth is probably one of the most flavorful I've had so far. I believe it's made from scratch so there's no icky MSG taste. The spring rolls is something I've also gotten a few times. They're a tiny bit on the greasy side but nothing more than what you would expect from something deep fried.
The one thing I haven't tried here yet is the vegetarian pho option. I've heard a lot about it. The only problem is every time I go to order it I crave meat. What can I say..I'm a carnivore. -
Review from Kate W.
Vancouver, BC
5/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Vegetarian Pho! YUM!
The location of this tasty joint is a little questionable but the pho is really tasty and the place is spotless inside. I think my dish was only 5.99 and was the best Pho I've ever had.
We'll definitely be back!! -
Review from Joyce P.
Vancouver, BC
11/3/2010
Before I start with the review, I must confess I am friends with the family and most likely my review will be slightly biased but here goes.
Great little Vietnamese joint in the worst part of town. It's situated right next to the methadone clinic on East Hastings and the number of sketchy characters can be a little unnerving.
Still, the Bui's run a homey, cozy little restaurant.
The menu is huge, they have anything and everything and I'm sure you can ask for stuff off the menu because I've seen people eating food that I couldn't find on there.
The prices are cheap, the soups are good, the vermicelli dishes are good and the rices are good. Because I know the family, I almost feel like I am visiting a friends house when I come here and can always expect delicious and cozy Vietnamese home cooking. -
Review from Erin G.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 11/2/2010
Still a fan.
These guys make consistently great vegetarian soup. I was away for several months (18) but came back and tried them out again and I was not disappointed. This time I even got the basil and bean sprouts (we did double check with the waiter - again possibly owner, to get them).
Sketchy neighbourhood, yes.
Delicious soup, yes.
Go here, YES! Even you crazy meat eaters... they have way too many options for you carnivorous folk. I've heard the meat pho is incredible. You'll have to take my 3rd hand info as gospel though. ;-)
PS- veggie spring rolls.... droooooool.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/30/2010
I have to agree with Danielle L. about missing pho now that I've stopped eating meat. It used to be… Read more »
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Review from Colleen C.
Vancouver, BC
2/26/2009 1 photo
If you can handle the location, you'll find one of the best and most authentic Pho restaurants in the city.
Located on East Hastings St, about 2 blocks east of Hastings & Main, Le Pho Bistro is also known as Hanoi Pho. There's lots of food options, but I can't seem to break away from my favourite - rare beef pho. The large will easily feed someone with a large appetite or offer a smaller appetite 2 servings.
They make their broth from scratch, and it's flavourful, with just the right amount of spice. This is definitely something anyone who likes asian foods should try! -
Review from Dan F.
Vancouver, BC
11/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
I love the spring rolls here, they taste like French fries and the all important Pho broth is pretty good
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Review from Dario M.
8/27/2009
I concur with Colleen C. The location isnt great but the food is legit, well priced, and the service is friendly and capable. With almost no Pho places in the downtown core this slightly out of the way spot is worth hitting.
