Vietnamese Restaurant

Family owned and operated since 1998, Lan Authentic Vietnamese is where Islanders go to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine on Vancouver Island. Below, you can find our original restaurant which started in Nanaimo, Visit one of our locations in either Parksville or Nanaimo, dine-in, order takeout or delivery

Huong Lan

Voted #1 Asian restaurant 2013-2022 In Nanaimo

We are proud to announce that Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant has been voted the #1 Asian restaurant in Nanaimo from 2013 to 2022 by the Nanaimo News Bulletin. This accolade reflects our commitment to providing authentic Vietnamese cuisine and exceptional dining experiences to our community. Join us to see why we've been the top choice for nearly a decade!

Enjoy Huong Lan Your Way. Enjoy Gourmet dining At Home

At Huong Lan, we're committed to creating a warm and relaxing dining atmosphere, perfect for every visit. For those who prefer the comfort of home, our meals are freshly packed and delivered with quality via DoorDash. Whether you dine in, take out, or choose delivery, experience the exceptional taste and convenience of Huong Lan your way.

Experience Nanaimo’s Finest Dining

Where Authentic Flavors and Exceptional Service Meet.

Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant offers the best gourmet dining experience in Nanaimo. With authentic dishes, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere, we’re your top choice for unforgettable meals.

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Popular Menu Items

Explore some of our more popular menu options, including our gluten-free and vegan selections. To view our full menu, click the button below!

APPETIZERS CHEF'S SPECIALS BEEF NOODLE SOUP (PHO) VEGETARIAN & TOFU GLUTEN FREE

1. Gỏi cuốn (2 cuốn) - Contains Peanuts in Sauce

$12.95

Prawn salad rolls made with prawns, pork slices, vermicelli, and lettuce wrapped in rice paper served with a peanut sauce. Two rolls per order.

2. Gà ướp sả nướng

$11.95

Grilled lemongrass chicken served with Vietnamese fish sauce.

3. Chả giò (2 cuốn)

$11.95

Deep-fried spring rolls served with Vietnamese fish sauce. Two rolls per order. *Made with pork and prawn.*

4. Hoành Thánh Chiên

$13.50

15 Pieces, Deep fried wontons served with Vietnamese fish sauce. *Made with pork and prawn.*

Mini wonton soup with broccoli and green onion.

6A. Hoành thánh súp – nhỏ

$9.95

Mini wonton soup with broccoli and green onion.

11. Phở gà nướng

$18.95

Grilled lemongrass chicken served with beef noodle soup garnished with onion.

12. Bánh canh đặc biệt

$18.50

Japanese Udon noodle soup with prawn, deep fried prawn, pork roll, pork slice, imitation crab, and onion.

Spicy Hue rice noodle soup with beef slice, beefank, pork roll, deep fried prawn and onion

13. Bún Bò Huế - SPICY

$18.50

Spicy Hue rice noodle soup with beef slice, beef flank, pork roll, deep fried prawn and onion.

14. Phở Saté - SPICY & CONTAINS PEANUTS

$20.50

Spicy beef sate noodle soup with rare beef slice, flank, meatball, tomato, cucumber, onion, & roasted peanut.

15. Hu tieu nuoc

$18.50

Rice noodle , soup with fresh prawn, deep fried prawn, pork roll, pork slice, crab and onion.

All of the beef noodle soups comes with the Pho Noodle, which is a flat rice noodle.

Special beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, flank, meatball, and onion.

18. Phở đặc biệt

$19.50

Special beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, flank, meatball, and onion.

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, and onion.

19. Phở tái

$18.95

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, and onion.

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, flank, and onion.

20. Phở tái, nạm

$18.95

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, flank, and onion.

23. Phở tái, bò viên

$18.95

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slice, meatball, and onion.

24. Phở Gà

$18.95

Beef noodle soup with chicken breast and onion.

1-V. Goi Cuon (2 cuon) Contains Peanuts

$12.95

Salad rolls made with tofu, vermicelli, and lettuce. Wrapped in rice paper and served with a peanut sauce.

32-V. Bun rau dau hu Contains Peanuts

$22.95

*Contains peanuts* Vermicelli with grilled lemongrass, tofu and mixed vegetables brochettes, sprinkled with roasted peanut.

50-V. Mi cari rau

$21.95

Curry Vegetable soup made from broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, onion, and egg noodles.

52-V. Mi xoa don dau hu

$24.95

Crispy chow mien with stir-fried broccoli, tofu, cauliflower, carrot, red peppers, green peppers, and onions on a bed of deep-fried egg noodles.

61-V. Canh chau dau hu

$19.50

Hot & sour tofu soup with tamarind juice, tofu, pineapple, tomato, celery, taro, bean sprouts, green onion, and coriander.

63-V. Mi xao dau hu

$23.95

Tofu chow mein made with stir-fried veggies on a bed of steamed egg noodles.

64-V. Com cari dau hu

$21.95

Curried tofu with broccoli, cauliflower, and onions served on a bed of steamed rice. Curry is cream based.

Although we use caution in our kitchen there is always a chance of cross contamination.
Please inform server of any allergies or dietary concerns.

*We do not serve customers with severe allergies for their own safety*

1GF. Goi cuon *khong tuong tau phong

$11.95

Fresh salad rolls with prawns, pork, vermicelli & lettuce. Served with a gluten free soy sauce. *no peanut sauce.*

Hot & Sour chicken soup with mixed vegetables.

8GF. Canh chua ga

$17.50

Hot & Sour chicken soup with mixed vegetables.

9GF. Canh chua tom

$17.50

Hot & Sour prawn soup with mixed vegetables.

19GF. Pho tai

$17.95

Crispy tofu chow mien with stir-fried broccoli, tofu, cauliflower, carrot, red peppers, green peppers, and onions on a bed of deep-fried egg noodles.

20GF. Pho tai, nam

$17.95

Beef noodle soup with rare beef slices, flank and onion.

24GF. Phở Gà

$18.95

Beef noodle soup with chicken breast and onion.

Soft chow mein with stir-fried chickens and vegetables.

38GF. Com bo xao thap cam *khong dau hao

$24.95

Beef stir-fried with vegetables, served with rice. *no oyster sauce.*

47GF. Mì xào gà *khong dau hao, mi

$24.95

Soft chow mein with stir-fried chickens and vegetables, served with rice or vermicelli noodle *no oyster sauce, no egg noodle.*

49GF. Com xao tom *khong dau hao, mi

$24.95

Prawns stir-fried with vegetables, served with rice or vermicelli noodle *no oyster sauce, no egg noodle.*

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Discover Our Culinary Favourites

Enjoy delicious, ready-to-cook meals made with locally sourced ingredients from Vancouver Island. Try our Frozen Wonton Soup, loaded with pork, prawns, and vegetables, or our crispy Fried Wontons paired with plum sauce. Add bold flavor to any dish with our Sate Chili Oil.

Each product comes with simple cooking instructions for stove-top, oven, or microwave. Find these convenient, high-quality options at Lan Food Grocery and select retailers across Vancouver Island.

WONTON SOUP (FROZEN) MAIN INGREDIENTS Pork, Prawns, Broccoli, Carrot and Green Onion 1 lb. of food, 14g protein | No MSG |Contains wheat, egg, and prawn Locally sourced pork from Hertel’s Meat, Port Alberni.

FRIED WONTON (FROZEN) MAIN INGREDIENTS Pork, Prawns. Egg, Wonton Wrapper, Plum Sauce 30g of Protein | NO MSG | Contains Wheat, egg, and prawn. Locally sourced pork from Hertel’s Meat, Port Alberni.

SATE CHILI OIL MAIN INGREDIENTS Chili Pepper, Canola Oil, Garlic, Soybean, Corn, Wheat, Water 9oz | NO MSG | No added preservatives, Contains: Soy bean, wheat

WONTON SOUP (FRESH) *Suggested serving. Soup does not come with prawn or broccoli. MAIN INGREDIENTS Pork, Chicken, Green Onion, Garlic, Wonton Wrapper, Egg, Water 14g protein | Contains Wheat, egg, and prawn.

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Want Takeout?
We’re On Bowen Road

19-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W8

Our Nanaimo restaurant is centrally located in the Bowen Centre outdoor shopping mall, right next to Dollarama. For over 25 years, we have been providing high-quality, healthy meal options, making us a top choice for takeout in the city. Our convenient location and commitment to excellence are why many consider us the very best option for takeout in Nanaimo.

Our Reviews From Google

Went in just before closing without realizing it, I offered to leave but the server was super nice and said it was no problem. Food came unbelievably quick and I'm so glad I stopped in because it is fantastic food, couldn't have been better. I've been to the Parksville one too and haven't been disappointed there either. Great food and friendly people all around, will definitely be back.

Keelan Biegler

From Google

The service here was very quick and friendly, despite it being dinner time and busy. The food was really delicious and good portions. There was alot of food choices including gluten free and vegan options. I Highly recommend this yummy Vietnamese restaurant!! I will come again. Thank you.

Rani

From Google

Just got off the ferry and having dinner with my family and friends right now. I was surprised there was no vietnamese customers or servers!? However......once the food came out and I took the first bite, I knew the kitchen chef's are authentic 👌. If you are in Nanaimo, I do recommend it here. Parking: Located in a plaza, plenty of parking!

Hiep Nguyen

From Google

Our ferry delayed for two hours so when we finally arrived in Nanaimo, we decided to go for lunch at Huong Lan. The restaurant was packed at 12:30pm and people were still coming in so we waited for about 20 mins. Despite them being so busy, they still had time to sanitize all tables, chairs, menu, and even the condiments on the table. The food was surprisingly delicious, especially the spring roll. Highly recommended.

candy L

From Google

Thank you for a Wonderful Lunch. We shared the Vermicelli Prawn Roll and then shared a #54, Vermicelli with Chicken, Pork and deep fried Pork Rolll... yum... Service was fantastic, quick efficient and mouth watering!

P Mac

From Google

This is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Nanaimo. We had strawberry bubble tea, fried spring rolls and pho tai. The food was absolutely delicious! And the staff are so nice & friendly. We highly recommend this place.

Marcy

From Google

The best Vietnamese food I've had. We kinda thought it'd be good when we walked in because it was crowded, and this was at lunchtime. We were not disappointed. Definitely will eat there next time I'm in Nanaimo.

Terry Diehl

From Google

Finally found our Vietnamese restaurant on the island. The best we in a while. Springs rolls were crisp and flavourful. The house-made fish sauce is outstanding. I ordered #54 - noodles warm, veggies fresh and crispy -chicken and pork tender and well flavoured. Friendly service and cosy, colourful surroundings. Great find!!💕

Susan Taylor

From Google

Delicious pho and food here! Portion is generous, taste is fantastic and service was super friendly and quick! Will be back again for sure, best pho in town.

Ryan Pan

From Google

All of the dishes we ordered were outstanding! The service was quick, and the food was fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious.

Mark Doyle

From Google

$20 for one bowl of pho, it's good but I've been to places and paid half that amount for the same quality of food

Anna Sophia

From Google

My coconut bubble tea was very yummy as well as my noodles 😋 Our waitress was friendly. I will definitely go back whe …

Cheiko A

From Google

If I could only convince my co workers to do their PHO-cus as a podcast. They loved their pho and I had dumplings. Food and service were exemplary

Darren Laberee

From Google

YUM. I always get the hot and sour seafood soup.l and it’s consistently good! They also have the best salad roll and PEANUT SAUCE in town.

Rea

From Google

Best pho on the island！Definitely try no.5 (deep fried shrimp on sugarcane) and the deep fried banana spring roll!

Hui Zhi

From Google

Great little restaurant! Recommend if you passing by Nanaimo!

Vincent Cousineau

From Google

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I eat here at least once a week. This weekend my boyfriend was in town and we chose to come here for dinner after an event at VIU. We got the salad rolls and #20s. They both were so good. Our food came out fast, and is always very consistent. The wait staff is friendly and very helpful. Even if you have to wait for a table most nights I would highly reccomend going here if your looking for good food at a great price.

Vickie Van Vliet

From Google

Hands down the best pho I had on the island! Great service, environment and flavor! Coffee is also very good! Will come back next time for sure 👍 …

Bing Zhao

From Google

Pho Sate was absolutely amazing. The broth is like nothing I’ve had before. No condiments necessary. Was licking the bowl clean.

Finding Simon

From Google

One of my favorite restaurants, always a treat to dine here. #54

Nathan Coulson

From Google

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