Wooden Fish West Vancouver

Wooden Fish: Award-Winning Modern Vietnamese in West Vancouver

Wooden Fish is West Vancouver's standout Vietnamese restaurant. Opened on Marine Drive by friends Uyên Nghiem and husband-and-wife Betty and Leng Nguyen, it won Silver for Best Vietnamese at the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, beating many city favourites.

Here's what to order at Wooden Fish.

About Wooden Fish

The restaurant focuses on light, fresh, thoughtful Vietnamese cooking with seasonal produce, cooked and served by people who clearly love food.

Its success led to a sister restaurant, Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish, at 2323 Cambie Street in Vancouver.

The Menu

How It Works

The menu covers noodle soups, rice dishes, salads and rolls, with lunch and dinner service.

What to Order

• Hanoi beef noodle soup: with a beef broth simmered for 12 hours.
• Spring rolls: pork and shrimp or vegetarian.
• Green papaya salad: fresh and tangy.

Dietary Needs

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

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Relaxed, warm and family-friendly.

• Best for: North Shore lunches and family dinners
• Price: affordable
• Dress code: casual
• Good to know: takeout available

Location: Ambleside / Hollyburn, West Vancouver

Wooden Fish is at 1403 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8, on the Marine Drive dining strip near Ambleside.

Hours of Operation

Wooden Fish is typically open daily for lunch and dinner. Check current hours before visiting.

Reservations

• Reservations are available online.

Price Range

Wooden Fish is affordable, with most dishes $30 or less.

Awards and Recognition

• Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2024: Silver, Best Vietnamese

Contact Information

• Address: 1403 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8
• Phone: 604-926-6789
• Website: thewoodenfish.ca
• Neighbourhood: Ambleside / Hollyburn, West Vancouver
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wooden Fish?

1403 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Has it won awards?

Silver for Best Vietnamese at the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

What should I order?

Hanoi beef noodle soup, spring rolls and green papaya salad.

Who owns it?

Friends Uyên Nghiem and Betty and Leng Nguyen.

Is there a Vancouver location?

Its sister spot, Pho & Roll, is at 2323 Cambie Street.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes.

Does it offer takeout?

Yes.

Is it expensive?

No.