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"Indulge in the authentic flavors of Northern Vietnamese cuisine at our establishment in Vancouver. Immerse yourself in the essence of our hometown with signature dishes like Rice Field Crab HotPot, Rice Field Crab Vermicelli Soup, and Square Crab Spring Roll or Northern Beef Noodles Soup. Experience the culinary richness of Hai Phong, Vietnam, with every bite – a true gastronomic journey awaits you."
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Mi Mi Truong
11 days ago on Google
Today, my family went to dine at Crab Hot Lau on Kingsway Street. I ordered the Hai Phong Fish Vermicelli Soup. Regarding the fish noodle soup at Crab Hot Lau, I rate it 9.5/10. Broth: The flavor is lightly sweet and refreshing, without any fishy smell. I’m not sure if the restaurant uses MSG, but if they do, it’s very minimal and doesn’t cause any discomfort. Vegetables: The vegetables in the bowl are very fresh and of high quality. The water celery and taro stem retain their crunchiness without becoming mushy. The tomatoes are cooked just right, maintaining their fresh crispness. A moderate amount of dill is added, which helps to eliminate any fishy smell without being overpowering. Fish cakes: They are delightfully chewy with a balanced flavor. Made from featherback fish, the fish cakes complement the dish perfectly. Tilapia: The fish is fried to a crisp before being added to the bowl. The highlight is that the pieces of fish remain crunchy and aromatic even after being soaked in the broth. Minor drawback: The tilapia has bones, which might make it difficult for Western customers or young Vietnamese living in Canada who aren’t used to it to fully enjoy the dish. Be cautious of fish bones while eating. My family was very satisfied with the food at the restaurant. My younger sibling, visiting from California, was especially impressed with the Bún Nem Cua Bể Thịt Nướng (Crab Spring Roll and Grilled Pork Noodle). They said they’ve tried this dish in many places, both in the U.S. and Vietnam, but nowhere else has matched the taste here. The Pho at the restaurant doesn’t align with the Southern Vietnamese palate, but this could be due to the restaurant’s Northern-style cooking approach. I hope to explore more Vietnamese restaurants in Vancouver in the future and share reviews with everyone." Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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13 days ago on Google
The food is stellar and some of the best I’ve had. Love the spring rolls and vermicelli soups we had, and will be coming back. Service was not a good experience this time, it took a long time but they were apologetic. Maybe came at a bad time, look forward to trying again Service: Dine in Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5
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14 days ago on Google
Nice looking restaurant, and servers have to be more attentive as they did not refill my tea. Food is 3.7 to 3.9. Had #1 and 2 pieces of crab spring roll. Flavor is just ok, nothing like it moves you to come back for more again. I thought the crab spring roll is a big pricey for the portion. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Vietnamese, Vegetarian options
ClosedOpens at 10AM
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Price range per person CAD 29 - CAD 43
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Nanaimo
2141 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Сredit cards accepted
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Wheelchair accessible
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | 10AM-1AM |
| MondayMon | 10AM-9:30PM |
| TuesdayTue | Closed |
| WednesdayWed | 10AM-9:30PM |
| ThursdayThu | 10AM-9:30PM |
| FridayFri | 10AM-2AM |
| SaturdaySat | 10AM-2AM |
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