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Pho Lan
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Pho Lan
8 reviews in English
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Review from Mrs H.
4/25/2012
Yes it's dirty like most places I have been to that serve viet food. Who cares I'm only here for the food. I haven't had and disgusting incidents so I'm good. The food is good and it comes out fast. Cheap and it's a quick meal for those long days I don't want to cook. Bun Bo hue is my fav and kids love it here. Oh I should mention tho in summer it gets way too hot in there
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Review from Herman E.
1/29/2012
This resto has been around for years. It's a hole in the wall that's for sure. Food wise, it's not bad for what it is. Tasty, cheap , reasonably clean - although that could be debatable, and service is quick.
I do like the lemon grass pork chops here, as well as the pho. -
Review from Wednesday P.
Vancouver, BC
4/19/2012
I've been going to Pho Lan since I was a kid when it opened about 20 years ago. My parents literally were one of the first customers and we've been loyal customers ever since. Now that I am all grown up, I have brought countless other loyal customers.
The soup base is tasty and I just can't find these spring rolls anywhere else.
However, sadly, yesterday will probably be my last visit.
I always knew in the back of my head that it's probably not the most clean place in the world. I always knew not to look around too much.
Unfortunately, yesterday, when I had my pho and spring roll, there was a loooong hair that I dragged out of the back of my throat that was in my pho. I told the waitress and not surprisingly, she rolled her eyes and said "solli" as she walked away.
As I paused in front of my lunch, I looked around and saw the same waitress, pull something out of a glass of tea, shake it off her hand, and proceeded to serve it to the customer sitting behind us.
I am really disappointed at the lack of pride they have in their food and services now. I just wish they would have the sense to "do it in the back" and out of customers sight like they used to or just pretend to care and act as if a hair in the food isn't normal! Or maybe I just made a conscious decision not to look around so much in the restaurant in the past. Either way, I ain't going back and will probably not eat out for the next while.
Pho Lan - if you're reading this, have some pride in your work. -
Review from Larry L.
5/23/2011
This place has been here for years. First time here it was for Pho and then learned that the spring rolls are fabulous.
Well, this review is about the fabulous.
Great little hole in the wall.
Fast service
Fabulous spring rolls.
(note on occasion, I've had a few fried in oil that probably needed to be changed as it was over cooked and dark).
So for that "on occasion" issue, it drops to a 4 star.
It's a little bit dark inside for some.
It's not fancy, but you're here for the food anyways. Just the food.
Parking available in the back.Listed in: What the Pho?
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Review from Vanessa W.
Richmond, BC
1/17/2012
One of my favorite pho restaurants in richmond! Soup is clear and tasty and the spring rolls are the best. Found something strange on certain menus, check out the last item
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Review from Grayce E.
5/8/2010
I'm really surprised no one has reviewed this restaurant before since I've driven by it and heard good things about it for years.
I went today for lunch, my first time here. The menu is simple but covers all the basics (a selection of appies, pho, dry noodle bowls, chicken and pork on rice, combos, ice plates with fruit for dessert, vietnamese coffee...) .
Pho comes in three sizes. I ordered a small raw beef and beef balls ($5.50). There was a good portion size of meat unlike some places you go to where its just a giant bowl of noodles and 5 slices of beef. I think I almost had some meat with every spoonful of noodle- even with my hearty appetite, I was pleasantly surprised to be full at the end. The soup was hot and flavourful- the true test for me is I didn't leave with that the dreaded pho-after taste in my mouth.
My friend had the spring roll ($2.50) which was pretty large and a coffee. It looked a bit over-fried to me, but she said it's one of her favourites and other people have told me how good their spring rolls are.
I'm giving Pho Lan 3 stars for now, until I go back a try a few other things. Worth a try if you're in the area and need to grab a cheap meal. -
Review from Alison S.
7/6/2010
Mmmm i have enjoyed going to Pho Lan since highschool but since i have started grad school i havent been back. During this visit home my boyfroend suggedted it for my first meal back. I happily agreed! We got the special pho and sping rolls. The pho medoum size was satisfyingly big and the spring rolls were crispy and stuffed full of tasty filling.
Never mind about ambiance or service. The place is decently clean and service is polite and brisk. Top that off with a huge tasty lunch for under ten bucks a person and i think you've got a pretty good deal!
The place can get a liitle packed on weekdays because of all the surrounding offices, so come early or late if you don't want to wait for a seat.Listed in: Vancouver Spots
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Review from Tyler L.
Surrey, BC
1/19/2011
This is a great Vietnamese restaurant. I have been eating from here for the last 7 years since I moved to Richmond. The portions are very generous and the staff is very friendly. All vegetables are fresh and broth seems to be fresh as well, is very aromatic and does not seem watered down like other places do. The beef is a nice colour and the but is great as well.
Menu covers your everything that your typical Vietnamese restaurant with some specials as well. The only downfall if there is one is that it's so popular that at lunch sometimes you may have to wait for a table. However, that in itself says a lot about how great the food is.
