The chefs at Red Pagoda Bistro stock platters with savoury tastes of Asia

, including spring rolls, chicken and pork brochettes,

 and vermicelli salad.

Diners also hover over steaming bowls of Vietnamese pho,

known to clear the respiratory system faster than a fledgling

comedian clears a banquet hall.

I must admit, when I walked in, I was a little skeptical.

Usually a vietnamese restaurant, the smell hits you, the minute you walk in.

Then, when I saw the menu, Agedashi Tofu,

Tempura and Edamame. Hmmmm.....for a while.

 The noodles are firm and fresh and they give you plenty of sprouts and basil.

 sample plates$14.95

Bun Bo Hue$7.95

Pho Sate Chicken$7.95

yammy!!! Everything tasted really good.

I had the curry chicken.

They said it was spicey but I found it WASN'T  spicey for me at all .

There were 5 pieces of chicken.

The soup broth was nicely seasoned.

Pho Dac Biet$7.95

The food came and NO OMG. The  brouchettes were very tasty.

The beef noodle had very nice soup and the shake was soooooo good,

but a little small for the price.

The service was really very good, the waitress was both pleasant and efficient. 

 The service is always very pleasant and the kitchen is pretty fast and

obviously great at what they do in there.

The Red Pagoda Bistro

Overall, great suprise and most of all, no MSG, or not much anyway.

Don't feel all thristy, or weird after taste when I left.

The Red Pagoda Bistro
 
1408 Commercial DR , Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
Phone:  (604) 569-1919 

Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Price: $$ ($7.95 - $30)
Reservations: Accepted
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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