Co Do Hue Express

Always so fresh! Clean. I don’t trust many places. It this is a always go to for sure.

I use to work in the same shopping complex and would see the staff dump the mop bucket out the back door dumping the soap, chemicals and grease down the sewer system. You can see the stain on the asphalt from the back door of there and the nail place next door. If you care about the environment I would suggest eating somewhere else

I have tried almost all the well-​known Vietnamese restaurants in this country and I am confident to say that this place has the best BBH broth. And that is how I judge a V-​restaurant, by how they can master the BBH.
The BBH has the right amount of salt, spice, sweetness and tang. The right noodle amount, its texture and size. A good amount of meat and the right tenderness. and everything in between.
Though, their best creation is the blend of BBH and a Thai style Tom Yum base. The best of both worlds actually. I have not seen this broth anywhere else.
There are other reasons to boast about this place. Their other rice style dishes is on its own level as well. Staff, cleanliness, location, etc. A+
Best of all, it’s Northside.

It’s really nice to have a phở restaurant that’s close to home and Co Do Hue Express is just a stone’s throw from my neck of the woods. I wasn’t sure what to expect before eating here, since I figured it was just a take-​out place for the longest time. It is, but it also offers dining in, in a similar vein to Mt. Fuji. Customers can order at the bar and then their food will be brought out – the only different from most phở restaurants is that you have to get up to order, which isn’t even a big deal.
The food was surprisingly good and on par with many other phở restaurants in the area. I’ve tried both the steak phở and the five colour bowl and they’re both very good. The prices are great, as to be expected, and service is fast.
It has a little more of a fast food feel, but that’s to be expected considering the nature of the restaurant. I’ll definitely eat here again!

Had one if the vermicelli bowls, seemed like half of the bowl was shredded lettuce. The meats in the dish were just okay, I won’t return.

I kept it really simple and just got the #16… regular phở with med rare beef.
The only thing that really disappointed me is that there was only one size. Maybe I’ve been spoiled by the options at Phở Han Pasteur… but I just find it too much to eat a whole big bowl!
The soup was delicious as expected. Nothing really stood out about it at all. but overall it was very good.
The difference here was the atmosphere. It was very warm and welcoming.
I don’t find myself that far north too often, but when I do, I’ll gladly visit this place again!

We haven’t been here for awhile and went back tonight. So glad we did. The food, the rapid service, the comfortable atmosphere… it’s almost like dining at home because it’s so relaxing but with the pleasure of someone else doing the cooking and the clean up. The salad rolls are a delicious starter, they’re plump and fresh. The wonton soup is hot and the greens are fresh and crunchy. Haven’t had anything we didn’t like.

Really good food! Huge portions for the price (we ordered combo#1 with vermicelli and the #20), and the service was quickly and friendly. The facilities were humble but clean and tidy. The best Vietnamese food we have found in Edmonton so far!

For me it’s on the expensive side, especially as it does express/​take out style, but I do like their vermicelli bowls a lot and their location is convenient for me so I enjoy coming here. Service at the order window has always been very good.

This is a favorite for my wife and I. The service is always spectacular. The food is some of the best Vietnamese food I have had (including my years spent living in Little Saigon in Anaheim California). If you haven’t tried this place yet… Do it. Your taste buds will thank you!

The food is ok but I found the staff are very rude. I’ve had better Vietnamese food and better service.

Hands down some of the best Vietnamese I’ve ever eaten and I eat Vietnamese food every chance I get. I couple things that make this food special. The broth for all their soups are amazing and they grill all their meat on charcoal… just awesome food… oh did I mention the great prices!!!

I love coming here to eat when I’m in the Castle Down area visiting friends.
They have a big list of dishes on the menu and it’s easy on the eyes. It gives you confidence that the dish you’ve pick is going to be a good one!
All the food is prepared in advance so you get your food pretty much right away.
I like the colorful presentation of each dish. It’s makes your meal seem more exciting to eat especially when they add some art to it. Food should be enjoyed like a piece of good artwork!
I always see the staff filling up the sauces and making sure it doesn’t get low.
I usually order the Bun Bo Hue. There’s a lot of meat and noodles in the soup which I like, because I always happen to choose this restaurant when I’m starving. I don’t think it’s Authentic but it does taste good.
I’ve also tried several of there drinks and I didn’t like how each of it tasted. The tea is usually warm and the servers are somewhat polite.
This is a place that I find you can always enjoy your meal, but don’t over stay your welcome because this ain’t a coffee shop!

This little gem recently opened up in the Britnell area of NE Edmonton.
CLOSED on Tuesdays — let me just get that out their front and center! Nothing worse than showing up on a Tuesday all excited to have a Calamari lunch date to find them closed on your lunch hour with not enough time to venture elsewhere :-(Okay, sob story over!
The owner is super nice and the atmosphere is clean, modern, and bright!
All cutlery and serving plates/​bowls are disposable — little known fact — it’s easier and cheaper for them not to be licensed for a dishwasher — Seriously?!? Yep, seriously!
He’s got some wicked delicious wings and calamari — both prepared in a slightly spicy vietnamese rub! I often order the calamari and a side of a pork chop and egg — that’s right, a side of a pork chop and egg! Delish! All that goodness for about $ 15!
They have Phở soups (which my friends tell me are pretty darn good here!) and Vermicelli bowls with options a plenty. I’m a pretty picky Vietnamese eater and while I enjoyed their Vermicelli bowl, it didn’t rank anywhere near my love affair with Golden Bird in China Town (Try #44 their or the Sunshine plate — I dare you to tell me it’s not the best you’v ever had!)… Anyway, I digress…
My main complaint with the vermicelli bowl is I find it a little on the dry side — if ordering to go, ask for extra fish sauce and my other issue is the fish sauce is plain if you know what I mean? I like my fish sauce seasoned and seasoned while fermenting — not just from me putting in hot sauce.
Anyway — great little hidden gem, super nice peeps, bright/​modern/​clean, killer calamari, and DON’T GO ON A TUESDAY like I did the other week!
Til later aligators!
PS — I’m an iPhone photo snapping sniper, so check out my pics of the food and place!