Vancouver’s Best-Kept Secret | The Legendary Vietnamese Spot Everyone

If this restaurant claims to be second-best, no one dares to call themselves first‼️ Phnom Penh Restaurant 📍244 E Georgia St, Vancouver ⏱ Wed-Mon (Closed Tuesdays) ⏰ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM This decades-old Vietnamese-Cambodian eatery is a staple for anyone who’s lived in Vancouver long enough. Tucked in Chinatown, it’s perennially ranked #1—no matter when you go, expect a long line. Post-pandemic, the crowds are even bigger! Pro tip: Avoid peak hours—we went at 4 PM on a Sunday and waited only 15 minutes, but by the time we left, the line was out the door. The food? Absolutely legendary. We ordered all their must-try dishes, and every single one delivered. The only downside? The non-stop ringing of takeout orders—clearly, even locals can’t get enough! 🍜 Must-Order Dishes 1️⃣ Marinated Butter Beef (Bo Luc Lac) Vietnam’s answer to beef carpaccio—sweet, savory, and addictive. Thinly sliced raw beef is marinated to perfection, served with herbs and a tangy dressing. Zero gaminess, 100% delicious. 2️⃣ Deep Fried Chicken Wings The internet-famous wings that supposedly "change lives." Are they that good? Yes, but… The crispy skin + zesty lime dip is killer, but if you’re not into fried food, they might feel a bit heavy. 3️⃣ Beef Luc Lac on Rice with Egg A humble-looking rice bowl that steals the show. Tender beef in a rich sauce, topped with a runny egg—mix it all up and thank me later. Comes with a hearty bone broth that’ll leave you stuffed. 4️⃣ Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) Their signature pho is anything but basic. The broth is deep, fragrant, and the noodles are silky. Upgrade to a large for $1 if you’re extra hungry! 5️⃣ Shrimp Spring Roll Solid but skip if you’re full—the other dishes outshine it. 6️⃣ Durian Milkshake 🚨 THIS. IS. A. MUST. 🚨 Even if you hate durian, TRY IT. Creamy, fragrant, and unlike anything else. Not a durian fan? Their other shakes are just as amazing. 💰 Final Thoughts ✅ Will 100% return—flavor is unbeatable. ❌ No reservations (annoying, but worth the wait). 📸 Not Instagrammable—this is pure, unfiltered deliciousness. 💰 Slightly pricey, but you get what you pay for. Go early, order smart, and prepare to be obsessed. #VancouverEats #HiddenGem #VietnameseFood #NoRegrets #FoodieHeaven