Burnaby’s Must-Try Vietnamese Spot | Bún Riêu Phương Nam Review

📍 Bún Riêu Phương Nam 🏠 Address: 7405 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B1 💰 Price: ~$15–18 per person (cash-only, no reservations) ⏰ Hours: Open daily (weekend afternoons = peak crowds) 🔥 Why It’s Worth the Wait? ✔ Legendary crab paste noodles – Owner trained at Vancouver’s famed Bun Cha Ca Hoang ✔ Packed even at 3:30 PM – Locals & food bloggers swear by it ✔ Big portions, bold flavors – No frills, just authentic Vietnamese comfort 🍜 MUST-ORDER DISHES 1. #18 Crab Paste Noodles – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Rich, umami broth – Slow-simmered with crab paste, tomato, and pork • Toppings: Fried tofu skin (soaks up soup!), blood cake, shrimp • Pro tip: Add fresh herbs & lime to cut through the richness 2. #4 Fried Fish Cake – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Golden-crispy exterior – Bouncy fish paste inside • Dipping sauce: Sweet chili with crushed peanuts 3. #5 Fried Squid Cake – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Chewy-sweet squid bits – Less greasy than typical Vietnamese fried cakes 4. #28 Lemongrass Beef Ribs with Egg – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Caramelized ribs – Fall-off-the-bone tender • Combo: Sunny-side egg + broken rice = perfect bite 5. #47 Jackfruit Smoothie – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Creamy & tropical – Natural sweetness (no syrup overload) 💡 Insider Tips 1. Avoid weekends 12–2 PM – Wait times can hit 45+ mins 2. Cash only – No cards accepted (ATM nearby) 3. Leftovers? Broth makes killer next-day noodles – ask for extra takeout containers #VietnameseFood #BurnabyEats #HiddenGems