We wanted Vietnamese for dinner but the place we were planning to go to was randomly closed for the week. We checked out Bonjour Vietnam Bistro instead. They’re located between Penang Bistro and Bâtard Bakery.
We dropped in on a Wednesday evening (around 7:00pm) and it was fairly busy. We didn’t have reservations but luckily, the wait was only 10 minutes.
The inside is very hipster with flower covered ceilings, a flower hammock chair (for those Insta photos), hanging lanterns, neon pink signage and cushy pillows on their velvety blue seating. They play lounge house music and the lights are dimmed low (somehow it dimmed even lower once our food arrived).
The menu consists of appetizers, salads, noodle soup, vermicelli, rice & BBQ, wok-fried and desserts. There is a good variety of vegetarian dishes too.
Prices are a couple dollars higher as most entrees were in the $16.00 to $19.00 price range. Drinks are also pricey (cocktails went from $12.00 to $23.00).
Herbs
Basil, bean sprouts and lime wedge. Standard fare.
Bun bo hue (P5) ($16.00)
Rare beef, beef brisket, green onion and cilantro. The broth was decent but it doesn’t really stand out. This also isn’t your traditional BBH as it lacked variety in meats and the noodle portion was disappointingly small.
Pho suon bo (P3) ($19.00)
Fall off the bone beef short ribs, green onions, and cilantro. This is easily one of the most expensive bowls of pho we’ve ordered. I will admit the broth was tasty; good depth but quite oily. Short ribs had a good mix of fat and meat. This was the winner of the two.
Bun thit nuong (B1) ($17.00)
J opted for the grilled pork. Vermicelli bowl came with spring rolls, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, cucumber, carrots, rice vermicelli, green onion oil, roasted peanuts and chili seasoned fish sauce. He liked the spring rolls best.
This won’t beat out any of my favourite Vietnamese spots in town but if you’re looking for a cool, chic hipster place, BVB is for you.
Bonjour Vietnam Bistro
https://www.bonjourvietnambistro.com/
3944 Fraser Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 879-3633
CHERRY BOB-OMBS 