CHAU VeggiExpress - Vancouver, British Columbia

I noticed this restaurant a couple of years ago before I was vegan. We hadn't intended to eat out – the number of vegan + gluten free places in Vancouver are quit limited. But we bumped into a foodie pastor and his wife who live near Victoria Drive ... and they told us that Chau Veggie Express is really good. And since it was lunch time already and we hadn't finished our errands, we decided to risk it. The interior was interesting, but the air conditioning was so cold that it was very uncomfortable. Their internet was down so we had to pay in cash and luckily, I have cash with me. I wanted coconut curry, but the usual thing – it has garlic of course. I ended up with Candlelit Lantern Soup (GF) with star anise, cinnamon cardamon broth, organic tofu, daikon chunks, beancurd, lotus root, mushrooms (missing), herbs, spinach and nettle infused rice noodles, bean sprouts and basil leaves. The broth was out of this world delicious but yet clean tasting at the same time. Thankfully, the star anise and cinnamon wasn't over powering. The green rice noodles were a treat – chewy, and very pleasant and felt more substantial than the regular rice noodles. Apparently, they are custom made for this shop and you can buy the uncooked noodles there make a meal with it at home. Although I would like to try other items, I will probably order the same thing again because it was so delicious. My partner ordered Namahata Fresh Rolls and Vietnamese crepe. I think it was too freezing cold for him to enjoy his food. I had a portion of the crepe, but it was sort of 'empty' inside, and the outside overly greasy because of the frying. Not items we would order again. So, when I come back to Victoria Drive for some Sri Lankan mangos from JJ Srilankan Market near by, we will probably eat there again – in their outside patio next time! Read more

Extremely tasty food, very nice ambiance. You have to get the Bai Sao beach chips and dip as a starter it's the star of the show. We got golden temple soup 10/10 and tropical rainstorm bowl, big portions sizes so I took half to go

Great food and large portions… good to share! The flavours are unique and all vegetarian/vegan. Love the fusion of vietnamese style dishes with customizations and really wholesome made broth. Their chips and dip are a must try!

I came in here a couple days ago about an hour before closing and truly was skeptical because not everyone can make “good for you” food and it actually taste amazing. I got the Golden Temple Soup with brown rice & it was delicious! Also got the Coconut shake… and ... THAT is whats going to keep bringing me back! Such a clean atmosphere and definitely my new go-to in the neighborhood. Read more

My absolute favorite vegan vegetarian spot in town, BC Chau Veggie Express is a true gem in Vancouver. Not only is the food incredibly delicious, but the portions are generous, ensuring you leave satisfied every single visit. Every dish is meticulously crafted with the freshest ingredients, and the consistency in ... quality and taste is simply unmatched. My kids also look forward to dining here, which says a lot about the family-friendly atmosphere and the universally appealing flavors. The staff deserves a shout-out too, always welcoming and attentive, making each dining experience even more special. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a top-notch veggie experience! Read more