Five Corners Vietnamese Restaurant

Here’s the thing, I dig on phở. And I’m accustomed to phở with MSG and phở restaurants that just aren’t that clean. Call it ambiance. I love Thai Son in Richmond way back when I used to live out there.
At Five Corners, the phở has no MSG. The place is clean and really… quite quiet. So you have to understand, when I walked in with the family, I was thinking this isn’t going to be good.
I’m a big boy. I can admit when I’m wrong. And I was wrong.
The broth isn’t a traditional phở broth but for a soup that’s lacking in MSG, it was still good. I did add the basil leaves and lime and that did make a big difference. We also ordered a vermicelli bowl, a chicken and pork with egg on rice and some spring rolls. Spring rolls were on the small side but really tasty. Chicken was great, pork was a bit dry but everything was well done.
While the food was good to excellent in some areas, the best part was the service. I told my wife I’d come back just to see the friendly owners. And this is at a vietnamese restaurant! I’ll get their names next time but the guy who was helping us was super apologetic because I think he thought we were being neglected or that the wait was long. It wasn’t. I can see how he thought that though since there’s really only two of them serving a place that was at least half full on a Monday night. Well done guys — we’ll be back.

Wow! What can I say. Now when I think «I want some quintessential Vietnamese Cuisine» the first thing thing that comes to mind is Five corners Vietnamese Restaurant. I ate here for the first time last week. I had the rare meat Phở, which was perfect. The brine was a perfect temperature, and the the noodles were a delight! We had the salty chicken wings, and the fried squid as appetizers, I would recommend both dishes.
Staff was very friendly and had great attention to detail.

Actually 4.5 stars. The Owner is really nice and friendly. We ordered the peanut sate noodle, and the pork rice. the noodle is very good, though the soup is a little bit spicy. And the pork is a little bit over burnt, I guess it is to make sure it is completely cooked, and taste in general is also good. So… Basically the dining experience is quite nice. Also it is a nice place to chat, pretty quiet. The wifi password is all in lowercase…

I was hesitant to try a new phở place, but this place was well worth the visit, family owned, friendly and incredibly clean place… I had the peanut satay beef phở special… very unique and tasty. No MSG in this place too! I’ll be back with friends and family!

I came here for the first time and it was an amazing experience! The people are super nice, and it’s a family owned restaurant. The place is clean and fresh. But the best thing is the food!!! OMG!!! I have had many bowls of phõ but this was out of this world! They gave us a side of onions, which were pickled and spicy but yet sweet, to go with the soup and it made a great dish unforgettable!!! I also ordered the pork chop in lemon grass with coconut rice and I could have had seconds (if my stomach had room). Amazing — and not to mention the price point! Super reasonable on the cheaper side for the quality of the food. This restaurant is a reason to come down to White Rock (Just in case you needed an excuse, well this is a great one)
Food, Service, Cleanlines, Price. All there!!! You better come! Or I will find you…

Worst dining experience in a long time. It took over 1 hour to get my meal. The server told us the kitchen was having an issue with the ovens and apologized for the wait. When the food arrived it was cold and not cooked as requested. I let the server know that the steak I ordered was not prepared as I requested. I was told of the issue in the kitchen and that my meal would probably take another 45 minutes. I didn’t have time to wait for the meal. I ate ¼ of the steak but couldn’t eat any more because it was too chewy and overcooked and the other meal we ordered was ice cold. Both meals were sent back within 5 minutes of being delivered. I understand that issues can happen in the kitchen but the reason for the 1 star rating is the attitude of the owner after our experience. I politely tell the owner that our food took a long time to come out and was cold and not cooked to our preference. The owner responds «this is fine dining and the food takes time. It isn’t fast food!» I was taken back by her accusation that I didn’t know the difference between fast food and fine dining (mind you this restaurant is a far cry from fine dining). She goes on to say that the steak is cooked as I requested as she checked it and it looked to be medium rare and that I should have ordered it how I wanted it. She was full of excuses and didn’t want to acknowledge that the issues were the result of issues in the kitchen. She removed one of the meals we ordered but not the overcooked steak because the steak was cooked properly according to her. If you want to be belittled and spoken to in a condescending manner, then go to this establishment. Otherwise, I would rather support other local businesses who value the customer.

We have wanted to dine at Five Corners Bistro for a while now and had the perfect opportunity to go with special friends on Saturday. Such a great evening! Definitely a hidden gem of White Rock! The food, atmosphere and entertainment is worth going back to soon.
Kudos to the owners that have put their love into giving us an unique dining experience right here in White Rock.

I had the opportunity to dine in White Rock the other night. Random, I know, but sometimes a guy has to stretch his food boundaries to find those hidden gems. The 5 Corners Bistro is one of them.
Me and Matt (my brother) arrived at the quaint room around 7, and there was a few tables there. The room is nice, looks very clean and inviting. A stage has been recently erected so I imagine this will lead to live music in the future. The owner showed us to our table and chatted with us for a while. He’s really into this restaurant and he’s made it a true family affair; 4 of his children work at the restaurant including his son who served us.
I imagine this was the server’s first serving job, as he seemed a little timid. He was very polite and looked after all of our needs, but he wasn’t as engaging at the table as I would have liked. I like to be sold on menu items, but in all fairness, it’s not like me or Matt asked many questions.
First course, I had a goat cheese terrine that had a side salad of mescal greens with candied pecans and was garnished with radish. The terrine was superb, served at the right temperature. Flavourful and delicate, a great way to start the dish. The salad is a little pedestrian, i’m seeing these salads too often these days. But, as a side salad, it served its purpose and didn’t detract from the dish.
Matt had a French Onion Soup. Now I thought I was totally over this cliched soup, but the young (really young at 21) chef really restored my confidence that comfort food can be done with a nice artistic flair. Instead of the typical onion confit with beef bone stock topped with a croûton and cheese, this french onion was closer to a foam; the french influences were clear. The tastes were sweet and savoury, capturing the essence of the dish while taking it somewhere unfamiliar.
After our appetizers, we were treated to sorbet as a cleanser, a strawberry delight that was made in house. Very fresh and clean, a perfect treat mid meal.
For dinner, I had the rack of lamb. I love lamb, so I’m bit of a snob about it. I ordered it rare and it came out cooked perfectly. The gremolata was a nice touch, added texture and protected the tender flesh during cooking. I would have liked a little goat cheese in the crust as well though, but that’s just me. It was served with decadent gratin potatoes that were creamy and stellar. I was really happy with it. Side vegetables were cooked el dente and the shredded beets were a nice touch.
Matt had a caesar salad with chicken. I know, trust me. I tried to get him to try something outside his comfort zone, but he’s kind of a food pussy. Anyways, it was presented in an interesting way that I hadn’t seen before. The dressing was creamy and you could taste the anchovy, which I love. The chicken was tender and well seasoned.
For dessert, I had the vanilla poached pear. It was superb. The flavours were delicate and there was a nice sugar crust on the pear which retained the majority of its rigidity. Served with a cannelle of vanilla ice cream and I was loving it.
Matt had the chocolate hazelnut bread pudding. Again, very well done. Good texture, the flavours weren’t over powering, but complementing each other.
The owner made sure he said good-​bye as well, a nice friendly atmosphere is pretty evident in the room. Overall, I was quite happy with it and would love to go back and try a tasting menu. Until next time, stay classy. Also, when my pics get uploaded I’ll add them.

We arrived a bit late for dinner but were still greeted with welcoming open arms to sit down and eat. I love the love they show their customers as it always makes you feel special dining here. Ambiance is warm and romantic. And to top it off, the food is delicious! My husband is a Red Seal Chef himself and always remarks how good of a cook Chef Paul is! Whenever we want a special, quiet dining experience of delicious food and hospitality… we visit Five Corners Bistro in White Rock!
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