Burnaby’s Hidden Vietnamese Gem | B&D Authentic Viet Cuisine Review

📍 B&D Authentic Viet Cuisine 🏠 Address: [Insert address if known] | ⏰ Hours: [Check Google for latest] 💰 Price: ~$15–25 per person | 🌿 Vibe: Cozy, family-run spot with authentic flavors 🔥 Why It’s a Must-Try? ✔ No-MSG broths: Slow-simmered for hours, rich but never thirst-inducing ✔ Beyond pho: Unique dishes like crab soup & beef carpaccio ✔ Vietnamese-owned: Staff are super friendly and happy to explain dishes 🍜 MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Special Crab Soup (Cua Đặc Biệt) – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Star of the show: Whole soft-shell crab + tender pork knuckle in 7-hour bone broth • Texture magic: Silky noodles + crispy crab = perfect contrast 2. Beef Carpaccio (Bò Tái Chanh) – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Herb explosion: Thinly sliced beef with lime, fish sauce & mint • Warning: Slightly salty – pair with rice paper rolls 3. Crunchy Wings (Cánh Gà Chiên) – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Juicy inside: Marinated with lemongrass & five-spice • Dipping sauce: Sweet chili or nuoc cham (ask for both!) 4. Hanh Hoi Platter (Đĩa Hạnh Hội) – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Best for sharing: Grilled pork, shrimp, spring rolls + peanut fish sauce • Pro tip: Wrap everything in lettuce + herbs for fresh bites 5. Cocktails – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Guavarita: Sweet-tart guava margarita • Summer in Saigon: Pineapple + coconut vibes 💡 PRO TIPS 1. Broth hack: Ask for extra herbs & lime to brighten flavors 2. Parking: Free street spots (arrive before 7 PM) 3. Leftovers: Crab soup broth makes killer next-day noodles #VietnameseFood #BurnabyEats #NoMSG