A taste of Saigon to the Island: An introduction to Vietnamese cuisine in Victoria

Victoria, BC, is celebrated for its seaside splendour and colonial street capes, Though it doesn’t wear this reputation on its sleeve the way it does, its culinary diversity is nowhere more vibrantly expressed than in its Vietnamese food. With a burgeoning list of places serving old-school and new-wave versions of traditional dishes, Vietnamese cuisine in Victoria has become a go-to for locals seeking both comfort and complexity.

The Vietnamese are known for harmonious tastes: sweet, salty, sour, umami-an intense amount of flavour in every bite. Victoria has all sorts of never-before-seen (or tasted) dishes to offer, from the fragrant broth and tender rice noodles of pho to the airy tropical snack that is bánh xèo (Vietnamese savoury pancakes).

Vietnamese You’ll find more than just pho at popular Vietnamese restaurants in Downtown, Burnside and Fernwood. There’s bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and gỏi cuốn (fresh spring rolls) and bánh mì sandwiches crammed with pickled vegetables and pâté; bowls of distinctive, flavour-packed rice or vermicelli crowned with lemongrass chicken, grilled pork or tofu.

But what set the Vietnamese food in Victoria apart was the locals’ willingness to adopt traditional cooking techniques to incorporate West Coast ingredients. I’ve been pleased to see a lot of places offering gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options, making it quite inclusive of the various types of diets that populate this city!

Final Thought: Whether you’re on the run, grabbing a bánh mì, or digging into a steamy bowl of pho on a rainy afternoon, Vietnamese food in Victoria is more than just a meal. It is a sensory escapade, whisking you away to the littered streets of Hanoi or Saigon, one bite at a time.

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