Cheap Pho & Affordable Vietnamese Food in Ottawa
Great Food Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank · Vietnam Palace · Since 1989
Delicious Vietnamese Food at Honest Prices
In a city where restaurant prices keep climbing, Vietnam Palace remains one of Ottawa’s best values. We believe that authentic Vietnamese food should be accessible to everyone — students, families, workers on lunch break, and anyone who wants a generous, home-cooked meal without paying premium prices.
Our pho starts at just $13–$16. A full rice plate with grilled meat runs $14–$17. Fresh salad rolls are under $8. For the quality and portion size you get, Vietnam Palace is one of the best cheap eats in Ottawa.
Why Vietnam Palace is Ottawa’s Best Value for Pho
Generous Portions
When we say a large pho is large, we mean it. Our bowls are overflowing — packed with noodles, meat, and that 12-hour broth. Most customers can barely finish a large. You won’t leave hungry.
No Hidden Costs
No extra charge for the fresh herb plate. No surprise “premium surcharge.” No $5 add-on for bean sprouts. When you order at Vietnam Palace, you get the full Vietnamese dining experience at the price listed on the menu.
Quality Hasn’t Changed in 35 Years
Some restaurants cut costs by cutting corners. We don’t. Our broth is still simmered for 12 hours. Our herbs are still fresh every day. Our spring rolls are still handmade. The only thing that’s cheap at Vietnam Palace is the price — never the food.
Best Budget-Friendly Dishes at Vietnam Palace
- Phở Tái (Rare Beef Pho) — A classic, affordable bowl of soul food
- Bún Chả Giò — Vermicelli with crispy spring rolls — filling and delicious
- Cơm Gà Nướng — Grilled chicken rice plate with pickled veggies
- Gỏi Cuốn (Salad Rolls) — Light, fresh, and affordable
- Mì Xào (Stir-fried Noodles) — A hearty, wallet-friendly dish
- Cháo (Rice Porridge) — Vietnamese comfort food at its simplest
Student-Friendly, Family-Friendly, Budget-Friendly
Vietnam Palace is popular with:
- University students — Carleton and uOttawa students love our lunch specials
- Families — Affordable enough to feed the whole family without stress
- Office workers — Quick, filling lunches that won’t eat your paycheck
- Chinatown regulars — The locals know where the best value is
Compare the Value
A bowl of pho at Vietnam Palace costs less than a fast-food combo meal — but you’re getting hand-made noodle soup with real bone broth, fresh herbs, and quality meat. That’s the kind of value you get when a family-run restaurant has been perfecting its operations for 35+ years.
Come Eat Well for Less
- Address: 819 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON
- Phone: (613) 238-6758
- Hours: Mon, Wed–Fri 11AM–10PM · Sat 10AM–10PM · Sun 11AM–10PM · Tue Closed