Chao Mami Express is your new go-to for soul-warming phở, fresh salad rolls, and tasty baos — all made with love by a local Vietnamese family that’s been serving up comfort food since 2013.
Born in Burnaby and now spicing up downtown Vancouver, Chao Mami brings you authentic flavours, happy vibes, and a quick, delicious escape from the everyday. Come hungry, leave happy!
E L
They have an amazing happy hour menu from 2-6 pm and it’s 3 items (garden roll, bao or pho) for only $10. The beef satay pho was mind blowing. We would come back to downtown just for that dish. Friendly staff and efficient service as well. The drinks are well priced too only $5.25 for a fun unique coffee/matcha drinks. Way better than paying $8 for matcha some where else.
… moreKarima Chellouf
A cute hidden gem! Was lured in by a sign for their $10 happy hour special, and it was so good.
Tried the beef mini-pho (lil slices of brisket inside) and 2 salad rolls (lemongrass chicken, lemongrass beef).
Very flavourful, and a great deal. Loved that the rolls had dark green lettuce and also a lil purple cabbage inside, so nourishing. Happy to see that they also do catering and are now also open for breakfast.
Clean, bright, modern interior, with very kind staff. Will definitely come back, and also visit their full-service/bigger location (near Hastings & Boundary) if in the neighborhood.
… moreJohn Lau
Great happy hour deal and great food at Chao mami express. You’ve found your new favorite happy hour hideaway at Chao Mami Express. Where you can pick any three items during their Happy Hour from their pho, bao, and salad roll options for $10. Southeast Asian-inspired snacks, you can feel the workday stress melting away. Urban,vibrant, and exactly what your afternoon needed.
… moreMimi Juan
Small Vietnamese fast food spot inside Granville Station. They have a great deal—3 items for $10. I loved the bao and fresh shrimp rolls. There was a small mix-up with our order, but they fixed it right away. The pho was tasty but portions were small. I love the theme, it feels like you’re eating on the streets of Vietnam. Affordable prices, clean place, and a super convenient location.
… moreCandy
Quality yes, price absolutely, service outstanding. This is one of my favourite fall spots, and they do all three things as well, and you feel it’s modern, a little bit of Vietnamese with half the seating, and they’ve also got a stool seating as well. I love the management, and the staff are super friendly. And I definitely recommend the roles.
… moreMin Chong
Super chill and comfortable atmosphere. Lots of baos to try, I got a Spicy Tuna and a Duck Bao. SO DELICIOUS! Also had their famous beef pho, it was perfect. Meat was so juicy and delicious, noodles were perfectly soft and soup was so full!
Tiny tables and chairs were surprisingly sturdy! Haha
… moreLuke G
Absolutely love Chao Mami Express and the friendly people who work there. The food is all extremely fresh and high quality. The happy hour deal from 2-6 is one of the best value in the city.
I highly recommend the AAA beef pho, pork belly Bao, duck Bao, beef roll, and the salted coffee! You won’t regret it!
… moreXxIsqxX
The food was good, ordered the noodle salad, pho, and spring rolls. The price is very reasonable for the food itself!
The atmosphere was very pleasant, loved the art in the restaurant. It was a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
The service itself was excellent! The employees were friendly, polite, and very welcoming.
Overall pretty cheap considering the fact that the food itself is very good.
… moreBrenda Kim
I’ve become a regular at this place, especially because of their incredible happy hour deal. For just $10, you can order any three items. I usually order three salad rolls, but sometimes I opt for a small size pho. The quality of the food is so fresh and flavorful. They put a lot of effort into making sure their customers are satisfied. Highly recommend this place to anyone!
… moreEva L
Great quick lunch spot in downtown! Love they have different salad options. Portion is on the smaller side tho. Friendly service. Glad they serve matcha drinks now!
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