26 Viet Cafe (White Rock) — Restaurant in White Rock

I am thoroughly impressed. When was the last time you've seen a honky chunk of meaty bone in your bowl of pho? Doesn't happen enough! Hence I was so pleasantly surprised and punctuated with a pronounced tip. This pho (house special) tastes authentic, meaning without pseudo-flavorings or such fillers and additives. The broth is more on the lean/meaty flavor side, not very aromatic, and somewhat rather salty (but some people like that, I get it). Still however very very tasty. The brisket was properly tender, and the steak fatty with a fresh meaty flavor. The pricing is very reasonable, and the place got very busy over lunch. Service is only a tad slow because they just opened, and it takes time for the kitchen and staff to fall into a rhythm. Allow them patience and they will reward you with a proper quality meal. Will update with more pics as I eat through the rest of the menu. Edit.1: Added pics of chicken and pork bun sandwiches. Fresh tender meat, not overly spiced in terms of aromatics, toasty crisp bun, decent size, great for lunch. The elements of composition are tame and hence the catering is geared towards a Canadian audience. It's a Vietnamese restaurant that remembers we're still in Canada. Edit.2: Added pics of wagyu-pho ($32) excellent and recommended. Wagyu is a deeper depth of beefy flavor, impossible to deny, worth the splurge if yer in the mood to celebrate. Edit.3: Very tasty spring rolls and some type of whitefish in snack form. Wings were fresh but lacking saltiness and malt. They should be brined...

If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful, and affordable Vietnamese cuisine, look no further than 26@ Vietnamese Restaurant. This place is a true gem — owner-operated, not a chain, and you can taste the love and care in every dish.

Let’s start with the soft shell crab — it’s to die for. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. A must-try appetizer or main.

Their pho is easily some of the best in town. It's clear they know what they're doing — rich, aromatic broth, the right balance of noodles and toppings, and none of that watered-down or noodle-heavy nonsense you find elsewhere. This is real, gourmet pho done right, at prices that are surprisingly reasonable.

And don’t miss happy hour! One of the standouts? The $1 garlic chicken wings — juicy, plump, and bursting with flavor. These aren’t the skimpy kind you get elsewhere. They’re full-bodied, perfectly seasoned, and...

We eat a lot of Vietnamese food and thought we would give this new Vietnamese place a try for a quick take-out order on Friday evening. We had the Salad Roll, Shrimp skewers, and the special vermicelli. The salad roll was tasty with extra fresh lettuce - nicely done. The shrimp skewers seemed like they had been pre-cooked and warmed up - flavour not great and did not have that plump fresh feel one would expect from shrimp. Vermicelli was the biggest disappointment. Not sure if they put the wrong sauce in our take-out cup but it was super oily and we could not finish the dish. The pork and chicken had lots of gristle and inedible bits as well. We both had stomach issues later that evening. With the wonderful Vietnamese restaurant just half a block away, we will not...