Pho Edmonds - Burnaby

I sampled the pho at this restaurant and was left unimpressed. It was rather bland, lacking the depth of flavor I was hoping for, and the rice noodles didn't st... read more I sampled the pho at this restaurant and was left unimpressed. It was rather bland, lacking the depth of flavor I was hoping for, and the rice noodles didn't stand out at all. The dish had a noticeably sweet taste, reminiscent of southern or Saigon-style pho. Overall, it was just average, even by Canadian standards. While it’s a satisfactory local option, if you're in the mood for better pho, I would suggest visiting Lunch Lady for southern style or Linh Café for northern (Hanoi) style.

I ordered the pho, and it was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the rice dish with the pork chop and chicken didn’t meet my expectations. While the pork chop... read more I ordered the pho, and it was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the rice dish with the pork chop and chicken didn’t meet my expectations. While the pork chop was decent, the chicken was dry and seemed like it had been pre-cooked and reheated. The grilled chicken didn’t have the crispy skin I prefer, and the rice was also quite dry.

Pho Edmonds is situated in a crowded yet unremarkable mini mall in Burnaby. Although the restaurant has limited tables, they are arranged with ample space betwe... read more Pho Edmonds is situated in a crowded yet unremarkable mini mall in Burnaby. Although the restaurant has limited tables, they are arranged with ample space between them, allowing for a comfortable dining experience. During my first visit, I chose the Pho Nam Gan Sach ($9.25 for the large size), which features beef brisket, tendon, and tripe in a flavorful rice noodle soup.

The restaurant boasts a tidy atmosphere and offers outstanding food! It can be hard to come across affordable BBQ beef short ribs, but this place truly shines.... read more The restaurant boasts a tidy atmosphere and offers outstanding food! It can be hard to come across affordable BBQ beef short ribs, but this place truly shines. From now on, it will be my go-to destination.

The pho is pretty decent, I love their Vietnamese subs. The pho is above average. Not the best, but good. I feel like the soup base could be better made, the on... read more The pho is pretty decent, I love their Vietnamese subs. The pho is above average. Not the best, but good. I feel like the soup base could be better made, the one near by that is quite famous is noticeably better.