Van 168 Coffee — Restaurant in Vancouver

My husband and I went here for lunch today and it was a disappointment. He ordered the house special beef noodle soup and I ordered the shrimp and pork salad rolls because I wasn't as hungry.

He received his bowl of noodles pretty quickly and said it tasted fine, however I did not receive my salad rolls until he was done with his meal. For my salad rolls, there were two small overcooked pieces of shrimp in each roll and small pieces of shredded chicken instead.... (To be honest, I think they ran out of pork and had to prep chicken and didn't think I would notice the difference....) I would have brought this up with the server, however he was nowhere to be found the whole meal other than bringing our food over.

Maybe the restaurant is still getting their footing, but for my experience that day, a younger man was manning the front register, prepping food/meals in the back and also serving (Note we were the only table that afternoon while we were there). It seemed like his parents were just sitting at the front table next to the register chatting away and when we paid cash, there was not enough change in the register so the parents had to pull out money from their wallet to provide to the young man, who then provided this to me.

In the end, I ate one salad roll and felt bad about bringing up the issue about the rolls and we paid for our meal and left. I will not be back or recommend this...

Needed a quick lunch in the area and came across this restaurant. Ordered the shrimp salad roll for the picky kid, a large #10, and a small #7 (not shown but it looked pretty big and we felt maybe we should have got small instead) and a large #21. Picky eater enjoyed his salad roll. Husband really liked his #21 and was so glad he ordered it even though he didn’t normally eat crab paste. I enjoyed my #10. The broth was flavourful, sliced beef was tender. The pho felt a bit different from the ones I normally get elsewhere. Perhaps their style is from a different region of Vietnam? Either way it was tasty and I was happy to have came across this place. There is only 1 person working the front. She’s got this aunty/mom vibe. Very homey. Their menu items are a bit different as well. For example there is no lemongrass chicken/pork or spring roll. They have congee and Hainanese chicken instead. They’ve got some interesting menu items but I am not adventurous enough to try.

Disclaimer: leaving a review is supposed to get me a free ice cream. But yah the food is pretty tasty and I would come back if I happen to be in the area...

If you're craving a truly satisfying bowl of Bún Riêu, look no further than Van 168 Coffee. The portion size is generous, and the flavors are absolutely on point. The fish cakes, soaking up the rich, savory broth, are a standout — every bite bursting with flavor as the fish cakes release their delicious juices. And the owner? A true gem! When I requested a sample of the snail sausage through DoorDash notes, not only did he fulfill my request, but his kindness really stood out.

That snail sausage was a revelation—perfectly exotic and packed with flavor. I'm already looking forward to returning to try the Bún Ốc, as that sausage alone left me craving more. And don't miss the coconut coffee, which was wonderfully refreshing. While I'm accustomed to the blended version, the iced rendition was a delightful twist.

Van 168 Café is a hidden treasure for anyone tired of the usual Phở Dặc Biệt or lemongrass chicken on rice. The attention to detail in the ingredients speaks volumes about how much they care for their customers. You can taste the love in every dish. If you're looking for a warm, heartwarming meal this winter, Van 168 is the place to be. I'll definitely be back!

Also, I read a review before placing my order on DoorDash about three flies in their soup, which made me a bit wary. So, I called and asked if there were flies in it. The owner laughed and assured me there weren't, and I could feel the sincerity in his voice. Well, I didn’t find any in mine, and honestly, even if there was a little fruit fly, I’d just call it extra flavor—haha! But to the lady who gave one star because of the flies... just a little note: fruit flies tend to be attracted to perfume, so maybe try using a bit less to cover up that "stinky stinky" scent. 😉

Nếu bạn đang thèm một tô Bún Riêu thực sự thỏa mãn, đừng tìm đâu xa ngoài Van 168 Coffee. Phần ăn khá đầy đặn và hương vị thì tuyệt vời. Các miếng chả cá thấm đẫm trong nước dùng đậm đà là một điểm nhấn — mỗi miếng đều ngập tràn hương vị khi chả cá tiết ra nước ngọt. Và chủ quán? Thật sự là một người tuyệt vời! Khi tôi yêu cầu một mẫu xúc xích ốc qua ghi chú trên DoorDash, không những anh ấy đã đáp ứng yêu cầu mà sự thân thiện của anh ấy thật sự để lại ấn tượng.

Xúc xích ốc thật sự là một phát hiện — hương vị độc đáo và đầy đặn. Tôi đã mong chờ quay lại để thử Bún Ốc, vì xúc xích này đã khiến tôi muốn ăn thêm nữa. Và đừng bỏ qua cà phê dừa, món này thật sự sảng khoái. Mặc dù tôi quen với phiên bản xay, nhưng cà phê dừa đá cũng rất tuyệt.

Van 168 Café là một nơi bí mật cho những ai đã chán ngấy với Phở Dặc Biệt hay cơm gà sả. Sự chú trọng đến từng chi tiết trong nguyên liệu cho thấy họ quan tâm đến khách hàng như thế nào. Bạn có thể cảm nhận tình yêu trong mỗi món ăn. Nếu bạn đang tìm kiếm một bữa ăn ấm áp cho mùa đông này, Van 168 là nơi bạn nên đến. Chắc chắn tôi sẽ quay lại!

Ngoài ra, tôi đã đọc một đánh giá trước khi đặt hàng qua DoorDash về việc có ba con ruồi trong tô canh, điều đó khiến tôi hơi lo lắng. Vì vậy, tôi đã gọi điện hỏi chủ quán liệu có ruồi không. Anh ấy cười và khẳng định là không có, và tôi có thể cảm nhận được sự chân thành trong giọng nói của anh ấy. Chà, tôi không thấy ruồi nào trong tô của mình, và thật ra, nếu có một con ruồi nhỏ, tôi cũng coi đó là gia vị thêm vào — haha! Nhưng đối với cô gái đã cho một sao vì ruồi... một lời nhắc nhỏ: ruồi trái cây thường bị thu hút bởi nước hoa, vậy có lẽ bạn nên dùng ít hơn để che đi mùi "thối...