Restaurant
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Anh and Chi
A brother and sister run this Bib Gourmand Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street, in the space their parents' restaurant occupied for more than 30 years.
At a glance
- Type
- Vietnamese
- Area
- Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, Canada
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- anhandchi.com
Good to know
- Michelin Bib Gourmand
- Terrace
- Bar
Why we recommend it
Anh and Chi is a Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street in Mount Pleasant, run by a brother and sister. They took over a space that their parents' restaurant had occupied for more than 30 years, and a blue neon sign by the bar is a survivor from the earlier business, linking the two. The restaurant has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand, recognising good cooking at a fair price, in every Canadian edition since 2022, and it also appears in Canada's 100 Best.
The food is regional Vietnamese cooking rooted in the Nguyen family's Saigon heritage, using simple, fresh ingredients to reimagine Vietnamese staples and home favourites. The family's sauces are sold under the Mẹ brand, and a short documentary of the same name follows two generations of mothers creating a new dish for the restaurant. The Michelin Guide has highlighted a banana blossom salad with chopped softshell crab, which it describes as cool and well flavoured, and grilled prawn mousse prepared in the classic style and served with fresh herbs. Pho is on the menu for anyone who wants a comforting bowl of noodle soup. The dessert menu changes daily, and a house-made coffee mousse is the one to look out for.
The room is clean and cool, with mid-century modern furniture, and there is a terrace for warmer days. It is a good choice for a group of friends or a family meal, and ordering several dishes for the table is the best way to try a range of flavours.
Reservations work on a donation model, with a small charge per person passed on to local non-profits, and walk-ins are welcome. Booking is a good idea for dinner. Take-away is available by phone or Uber Eats, and the restaurant can host private events and full or partial buyouts. Gift cards, sauces, tumblers and tote bags are sold through its online shop. The restaurant opens at 11am and stays open until late. The room is air-conditioned, and credit cards are accepted.
Published on Main, the Michelin-starred restaurant at 3593 Main Street, is just to the south if you are planning a special dinner on another night.
Anh and Chi FAQs
What kind of food does Anh and Chi serve?
Regional Vietnamese cooking, including banana blossom salad, grilled prawn mousse and pho.
Does it have a Michelin award?
Yes. It has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2022.
Who runs it?
A brother and sister, in the space their parents' restaurant occupied for more than 30 years.
How do you book?
Reservations are made online on a donation basis, with the money going to local non-profits, and walk-ins are welcome.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there is a terrace.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. The dishes are made for sharing, and the room suits friends and families.
What should you have for dessert?
The dessert menu changes daily; look out for the house-made coffee mousse.
Where is it?
At 3388 Main Street in Mount Pleasant.