Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia

Chopsticks On Pho

Dining
4.2(737)

Known For

  • Curry Pho Broth (concentrate)
  • Curry Pho (tofu or beef)
  • Spring Rolls / Crispy Rolls
  • Lychee Lime Drink

Insider Tips

Best Time

Evenings for family-style dinners; check seasonal holiday markets for jars of broth concentrate

Ideal For

Family dinnersComfort-food takeout on rainy daysCasual weekday lunchPurchasing broth concentrate at local markets

Pro Tip

Buy the curry pho broth concentrate when they appear at Fort Langley or Cloverdale markets, or ask staff to sell you jars to take home

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Editorial Review

Chopsticks On Pho is a family-run pho house that takes classic Vietnamese comfort food seriously. The room is modern and unexpectedly serene—clean lines, soft lighting, and a spa-like calm that makes each bowl feel like a deliberate act of comfort. The star here is curry pho: a rich, deeply spiced broth that customers buy by the jar at seasonal markets and cook at home. Portions are generous, service is warm and unhurried, and the kitchen wears its heritage proudly without pretense. Locals see it as a community anchor where neighbourhood families gather; visitors discover it as a welcome, authentic detour from the mall chains. Expect big bowls, crisp spring rolls, and a refreshing lychee-lime drink to cut through the spice. The place doubles as a small-scale producer — the broth concentrate that sells out at Fort Langley and Cloverdale markets is the best evidence that this is cooking rooted in memory and shared with the neighbourhood.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 778-574-1884

Reservations Available

Frontier Insights

Acclaimed spot with broad recognition

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#29 of 1022)

Popular With

Solo TravelersFamiliesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #29 of 1,022 Places to Eat in Surrey

  • Reservations accepted
Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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