Lovers of Vietnamese beef noodle soup (aka Pho) will tell you of its addictive properties.  The combination of rice noodles, beef, fresh vegetables and herbs, all in a light yet deceptively complex broth can become a weekly-or-more habit for those who are in the know.  But at less than $10 a bowl (and sometimes less than $7!), who cares?  This is a habit that need not break the bank.

While East Vancouver, specifically Kingsway, is still considered the Lower Mainland’s Pho capital, its growing popularity has resulted in Vietnamese noodle shops popping up everywhere.

Mai’s Vietnamese Restaurant in Walnut Grove is truly a gem—located on the south side of 88^th Ave in the mall near Kin’s Farm Market, this place will please the palate of even the most discerning Pho connoisseur.  They also feature the standard vermicelli bowl with grilled pork, salad roll, spring roll, and an outstanding fried prawn appetizer (all of which are pictured below). 

This place is the real deal folks, but don’t take our word for it.  Check out these rave reviews: http://dinehere.ca/langley/mais-vietnamese-restaurant.

Have you been to Mai’s?  What’s your favourite restaurant in Walnut Grove?