A well-loved and iconic Vietnamese noodle house is expanding and it is just in time for a milestone year.
Hồng Phát, the Vietnamese eatery best known for its Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang, is opening a new location in Richmond this July, and we got the inside scoop straight from the team.
A Noms Mag community member (@raincouvereatery) tipped us off about the restaurant posting hiring listings for a new restaurant, and when we went to ask the team what’s cooking.
For those unfamiliar, Hồng Phát isn’t just your everyday noodle joint.
Opened in 1970s Saigon as a humble noodle cart, Hồng Phát has grown into a cultural institution.
Their specialty, Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang (a Phnom Penh-style rice noodle soup), has drawn diners for generations, blending Saigon’s rich culinary history with Cambodian, Chinese, and Vietnamese flavours.
In both 2023 and 2024, Hồng Phát received the Bib Gourmand recognition from the MICHELIN Guide Vietnam, a nod to their dedication to flavour, affordability, and hospitality.
After launching their first international location in Vancouver on Victoria Drive back in 2022, the team told Noms Magazine that Richmond was a natural next step.
“Our decision to expand to Richmond comes from our desire to better reach and serve our loyal customers,” they told Noms Magazine. “This year marks a special milestone for us—our 50th anniversary—and opening in Richmond is a major part of that celebration.”
The new Hồng Phát will take over the recently shuttered Suhang Restaurant unit on Ackroyd Road, which closed earlier this May as its owners entered retirement.
Unlike their cozier Victoria Drive shop, the new Richmond location will feature larger tables, ample parking, and more space to accommodate families and big groups.
All ideal for sharing warm bowls of noodles, crispy chả giò, and mì vịt tiềm (duck noodle soup).
The Richmond menu will feature many of the same dishes from their Vancouver spot, with a few additional Saigon street food classics planned to debut.
Hồng Phát is joining a growing lineup of upcoming food spots in Richmond, including Cotti Coffee, Läderach, and Richmond Sushi Lovers.
The opening is slated for July 2025.
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Address: 8291 Ackroyd Rd # 100, Richmond, BC