Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen Vancouver

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen: Vancouver's Favourite Fish Cake Noodle Soup

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is a beloved family-run Vietnamese restaurant on Victoria Drive, famous for its namesake bún chả cá, fish cake and rice vermicelli soup. It was a finalist for Best Vietnamese at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards in 2018, and its success led to a second location in Burnaby.

Here's what to order at Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen.

About Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen

The restaurant started in a tiny space at 5083 Victoria Drive. In 2022 it moved to a bigger room down the street at 5155 Victoria Drive to keep up with demand.

Instead of focusing only on pho, Hoang Yen specialises in seafood noodle soups that are harder to find elsewhere in Vancouver.

The Menu

How It Works

Order by number. The fish cake and crab soups are the stars, but there is plenty of pho as well.

What to Order

• Bún chả cá đặc biệt (#24): special fish cake with vermicelli in soup, the signature.
• Bún riêu (#23): crab and tomato vermicelli soup.
• Special crab soup with vermicelli: rich and comforting.
• Pho: several varieties beyond the standard beef and chicken.
• Salt and pepper wings: a popular side.

Dietary Needs

Vietnamese menus use fish sauce widely. Ask staff about vegetarian, gluten-free or allergy-friendly options.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Busy, casual and family-run.

• Best for: noodle soup lunches
• Price: budget-friendly
• Dress code: casual
• Locations: Victoria Drive and Burnaby

Location: Victoria-Fraserview, Vancouver

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is at 5155 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9, on the Victoria Drive Vietnamese strip near 35th Avenue. A second location is at 4883 Kingsway in Burnaby's Metrotown.

Hours of Operation

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen opens from morning to early evening. Check current hours before visiting.

Reservations

• Walk-ins; expect a short wait at lunch.

Price Range

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is budget-friendly.

Awards and Recognition

• Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards: Finalist, Best Vietnamese (2018)

Contact Information

• Address: 5155 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
• Phone: 604-321-2711
• Website: bunchacahoangyen.com
• Neighbourhood: Victoria-Fraserview, Vancouver
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen known for?

Its fish cake vermicelli soup, bún chả cá.

Where is it?

5155 Victoria Drive, with a second location at 4883 Kingsway in Burnaby.

What should I order?

#24 special fish cake soup or #23 bún riêu.

Does it serve pho?

Yes, several kinds.

Is it cheap?

Yes.

Is there a Burnaby location?

Yes, in Metrotown.

Do I need a reservation?

No.

Is it family-run?

Yes.