Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro — Restaurant in Richmond

Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro Location: 4800 No. 3 Road #105, Richmond, BC V6X 3A6

Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro offers a modest but inviting atmosphere for those seeking traditional Vietnamese fare in the heart of Richmond. While my visit provided a mix of both hits and misses, a few standout items made it a place worth revisiting.

Food

Shrimp Salad Rolls

While the size was satisfactory, the texture didn’t quite hit the mark, and the accompanying dipping sauce lacked the depth of flavor typically associated with this dish. I’ve had better elsewhere, where the rolls delivered a more vibrant combination of textures and flavors.

Rating: 6 out of 10

Deep-Fried Fish Cake

The Deep-Fried Fish Cake was well-seasoned and crispy, with a pleasant bite. It had all the right elements but didn’t manage to elevate beyond average. Other versions of this dish I’ve tried have had a more pronounced flavor profile and better texture. Nonetheless, it was a solid option for a quick bite.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Pork Skewers

Three well-sized pork skewers arrived, the skewers were tender and flavourful. While they didn’t break new ground, the execution was solid, making this a reliable choice on the menu.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Nam Vang Noodles

The Nam Vang Noodles were a true highlight of the meal and one of the dishes I would wholeheartedly recommend. This noodle soup offered a rich, aromatic broth combined with tender noodles, shrimp, meat, and quail eggs. The ingredients were well-balanced, and each element added layers of flavor and texture to the dish. It’s the kind of comforting bowl you could return to time and again, and a standout on their menu.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Drinks

Avocado Smoothie and Mango Slush While both the Avocado Smoothie and Mango Slush delivered on flavor, the texture was slightly disappointing. The ice wasn’t crushed finely enough, resulting in a less smooth consistency than I would have liked. That said, the flavors were pleasant, with just the right amount of sweetness to complement the meal.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Ambiance

The ambiance at Baoguette is unassuming and casual. It’s the kind of place where you can walk in, find a seat, and settle in for a quick, no-frills meal. The decor is simple and functional, with no standout elements to speak of. It’s an adequate setting for a casual lunch or dinner, but nothing more.

Rating: 6 out of 10

Service Service was friendly, but there is room for improvement. While the staff was pleasant and offered helpful suggestions, there were moments when attention to detail was lacking, such as missed water refills. The experience was positive overall, but the service didn’t quite match the level of the food.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Price For the quality of food served, the prices were reasonable and aligned with what one might expect for this type of cuisine. Baoguette offers good value, especially given the freshness of the ingredients and the portion sizes.

Verdict Despite some inconsistencies, I would return to Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro, especially for the Nam Vang Noodles, which stood out as a must-try dish. While a few items didn’t quite live up to expectations, the restaurant provides solid Vietnamese staples at reasonable prices, making it worth exploring further.

Note: The restaurant only accepts cash and debit, so be sure to come prepared. Additionally, they offer a 10% discount on Tuesdays, which is a nice incentive for a...

was always a regular customer at Baoguette - food never disappoints!!

today was different - I had to organize a work party for 30+ employees...needed something that I know would still taste good even if they're not PIPING hot because people love chatting and not eating.... BAHN MI'S AND SPRING ROLLS / SALAD ROLLS IT IS!!!!

reached out to Baoguette via email a few weeks ago, was able to coordinate everything online (didn't even need to go in-store once), PERFECT execution of everything - food was perfect (nothing spilled, everything tasted amazing, all items were labeled perfectly so my team could tell which items were which), spot on with time (they even texted me when they were on their way, and was already waiting for me at the parking lot when I arrived)...

thank you for being absolutely amazing! 100000% will trust them with my big catering orders again!... (though I am selfishly worried that this review might make them super busy with catering orders down the road.... PLEASE STILL REPLY MY CATERING ORDER EMAILS T^T? HAHA)

special thanks to Julie for being so kind and attentive to our needs via email, and to Joyce for being so proactive when I called and making sure all the items were packed with care! 10/10...

The restaurant just recently open and we were eager to try it out. We ordered #17 Pho Dac Biet and #53 Bun Nem Nuong Cha Gio. I would say the food is just ok compare to where I lived before in Los Angeles, California. Where there are numerous Vietnamese restaurants.

But I would say the food taste good but not really to my expectations. I would want to order the rice plate that they have but they only use whole grain rice instead of broken rice. I would prefer broken rice as it taste so much better. So that’s why I didn’t order the rice plate but the vermicelli mix #17. I really like the environment here and seems like they will open their patio soon as it’s still under construction. Really clean and nice spacious place. I would try their sandwich next time I’m here. The pho is in size large already but yet still a bit small. I think the thing they can do better is to layout the sauce or provide the sauce like sriracha and hoisin sauce when the pho arrive. We have to ask for it. The reason I gave it a 4 stars instead of 3 stars is because the price is very decent compare to one of my favourite place I used to have pho there. Their price is...