3 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Nanaimo, BC

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HUONG LAN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

19-1925 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1 Directions

Since 1998

Specialities:

✓Spicy Hue Noodle Soup ✓Seafood Hot Sour Soup ✓Seafood Pork Noodle Soup ✓Japanese Udon Soup ✓Plain Pho ✓Wonton Soup ✓Chicken Hot Sour Soup ✓Pork Patty Spring Roll Vermicelli ✓Grilled Pork Spring Roll Vermicelli ✓Grilled Pork Vermicelli ✓Beef Vegetable Rice ✓Seafood Vegetable Rice ✓Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Rice ✓Grilled Pork Patty Spring Roll Combo ✓Grilled Beef Vermicelli

"Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant has been a locally owned and family-operated business since 1998. They specialize in authentic Vietnamese pho beef noodle soup, jasmine rice, and vermicelli noodles. Their goal is to ensure each guest has an excellent dining experience. The restaurant offers dishes from Vietnam, like pho, lemongrass chicken, and milky bubble tea, in a comfortable setting. This is a family-friendly Vietnamese eatery. Their refreshing bubble teas are made with blended fruit and served with tapioca pearls. Huong Lan's deep-fried spring rolls are filled with banana and brown sugar, deep-fried, and served with vanilla ice cream with a chocolate drizzle, jackfruit, and coconut flakes. One of their yummy crispy chow mein, with stir-fried seafood, including prawns, squids, deep-fried prawns, and vegetables. Weekly drink specials are available, so don't forget to try them. Outdoor seating is also available to enhance your dining experience. Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant offers vegetarian-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free options, along with free Wi-Fi. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery services are available. They take pride in providing convenient choices so you can enjoy tasty dishes.

2026 Highlights: Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant was voted Nanaimo’s #1 Asian restaurant by the Nanaimo News Bulletin for ten consecutive years. The restaurant also produces its signature sate chili oil, made with chili pepper, garlic, and oil, without added preservatives."

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Menu:

Vermicelli, Rice & Combo
Pork Patty & Spring Rolls Vermicelli $24.75
Grilled Pork & Spring Roll With Vermicelli $25.25
Grilled Pork Vermicelli $24.75
Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry Rice $28.70
Seafood & Vegetable Stir-Fry Rice $28.70
Spicy Lemongrass Chicken With Rice $25.25
Grilled Pork, Patty & Spring Rolls $27.05
Grilled Beef Vermicelli $24.75
Appetizer
Deep Fried Wonton $16.05
Mini Wonton Soup $11.45
Salad Rolls $14.90
Spring Rolls $13.75
Soup
Hot & Sour Soup With Prawn $21.30
Chicken Breast Pho $21.80
Spicy Hue Noodle Soup $21.30
Hot & Sour Soup With Seafood $22.45
Seafood, Pork & Noodle Soup $21.30
Japanese Udon Noodle Soup $21.30
No Meat Pho $13.75
Wonton Soup $19.00
Hot & Sour Soup With Chicken $21.30

Contact:

(250) 756-7943

Mon-Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: Closed

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SAIGON KITCHEN

5148 Metral Drive, Unit 2,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8 Directions

Since 2009

Specialities:

✓Special Pho ✓Rare Beef Pho ✓Rare Beef Brisket Pho ✓Rare Beef Brisket Beef Ball Pho ✓Beef Spring Roll Vermicelli ✓Chicken Spring Roll Vermicelli ✓Pork Spring Roll Vermicelli ✓Beef or Chicken Onion Sauce ✓Prawn Rice Noodles ✓Ginger Chicken ✓Spicy Chicken Stir-fry ✓Beef or Chicken Vegetable Stir-fry ✓Grilled Beef ✓Chicken or Pork ✓Chicken Hot Pot ✓Seafood Hot Pot ✓Vegetarian Crepe ✓Vegetarian Hot Pot

"Saigon Kitchen is a family-owned and managed restaurant. The restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese soups, sandwiches, and dishes in a modern space with bright decor. They specialize in traditional Vietnamese cuisines presented in their own original styles. This is a great spot to taste your delicious dishes with your friends, family, and loved ones. Saigon Kitchen offers authentic traditional Vietnamese food at fair prices. They wish to bring authentic, homemade meals that are simple, fresh, healthy, and delicious. You can finish your meals with their deep-fried banana with ice cream, topped with whipped cream and grenadine. They feature many gluten-free dishes from Southern, Central, and Northern Vietnam. High chairs are also available here to make your kids a little more comfortable during your visit. Saigon Kitchen is vegetarian-friendly and offers Vegan options.

2026 Highlights: Saigon Kitchen’s chef and co-owner, Raistlin Vo, was born in Vietnam and brings regional culinary influences from Southern, Central, and Northern Vietnam to the menu. Standout dishes include Saigon-style chow mein with crispy egg noodles and grilled beef vermicelli served with spring rolls. The restaurant also offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, free Wi-Fi, and free off-street parking."

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License #FM0495923

Menu:

Pho
Pho Ga Chicken $17.00
Pho Dac Biet $17.00
Pho Tai Rare Beef $17.00
Pho Tai Nam $17.00
Pho Tai Nam Bo Vien $17.00
Extra Beef Ball $5.00
Side Order Beef Ball $10.00
Extra Rare Beef $5.00
Extra Well-Done Beef $5.00
Extra Tripe $5.00
Extra Tendon $5.00
Rice Noodles
Grilled Beef & Spring Roll Vermicelli $20.00
Grilled Chicken & Spring Roll Vermicelli $20.00
Grilled Pork & Spring Roll Vermicelli $20.00
Beef Or Chicken With Onion Sauce $22.00
Prawn Rice Noodles $23.00
Rice Dishes
Ginger Chicken $22.00
Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry $20.00
Beef Or Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry $20.00
Grilled Beef, Chicken Or Pork $20.00
Chicken Hot Pot $23.00
Seafood Hot Pot $28.00
Appetizers
Prawns Salad Roll $5.00
Chicken Salad Roll $5.00
Beef Roll $7.00
Deep Fried Scallops $18.00

Contact:

(250) 751-0333

Mon-Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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PHO V.TA VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

1-1601 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G6 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Rare Beef Pho ✓Rare Beef Brisket Pho ✓Rare Beef Tripe Pho ✓Chicken Pho ✓Spring Roll Sugarcane Shrimp Vermicelli ✓Spring Roll Pork Sausage Vermicelli ✓Pork Chop Rice ✓Pork Chop Egg Rice ✓Lemongrass Chicken Rice ✓Seafood Fried Rice ✓Chicken Curry Rice ✓Beef Curry Rice ✓Lemongrass Chili Chicken Rice ✓Chicken Chow Mein ✓Beef Chow Mein ✓Shrimp Chow Mein

"Pho V.Ta Vietnamese Restaurant is a family-oriented Vietnamese restaurant with strong family traditions. Nhung N is the owner of the restaurant. The restaurant is famous for its outstanding customer service, fresh food, and comfortable atmosphere. They take pride in serving freshly made Vietnamese cuisines with zero MSG to their community in Nanaimo. Their teams are looking ahead to seeing more gatherings around wholesome Vietnamese cooking with family and colleagues. Pho menus, one of the yummy Goi Cuon fresh salad rolls is made with shrimp, pork slices, vermicelli and lettuce wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce. Many vegetarian options are available here. For your convenience, they also provide a private lot parking facility.

2026 Highlights: Pho V.Ta Vietnamese Restaurant serves Bánh Xèo, a Vietnamese crispy pancake filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, available on Fridays and Saturdays. Another specialty is Cà Ri Đỏ Biển, a spicy coconut curry broth with shrimp, crab, scallops, and shrimp balls. The restaurant also offers family dinner combinations for two, three, or four people."

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License #FM0587997

Menu:

Beef Noodle Soup
Pho Dac Biet Small $13.95
Pho Dac Biet Large $15.95
Pho Tai Small $11.75
Pho Tai Large $13.95
Pho Tai Nam Small $12.95
Pho Tai Nam Large $14.95
Pho Tai Sach Small $12.95
Pho Tai Sach Large $14.95
Pho Tai Gan Small $13.25
Pho Tai Gan Large $14.95
Pho Tai Bo Vien Small $13.25
Pho Tai Bo Vien Large $14.95
Pho Ga Chicken Pho Small $12.95
Pho Ga Chicken Pho Large $14.25
Vermicelli
Bun Cha Gio Spring Roll Vermicelli $13.95
Bun Thit Nuong Grilled Pork Vermicelli $14.75
Bun Ga Nuong Grilled Chicken Vermicelli $14.95
Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong $15.95
Bun Cha Gio Chao Tom $16.75
Bun Cha Gio Nem Nuong $16.75
Rice Dishes
Com Suon Pork Chop On Rice $14.50
Com Suon Trung Pork Chop & Egg $14.95
Com Ga Uop Xa Nuong $15.95
Com Xao Do Bien Seafood Stir-Fry Rice $17.95

Contact:

(250) 591-1746

Mon-Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 11:30am - 7pm

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