10 Best Noodles in Downtown Vancouver

You know what we love about noodles? We can have them any way we want!

When life gets hectic and we don’t have time to cook, noodles are our go-to meal. We love experimenting with different sauces and toppings to create new flavors.

But did you know there are tons of noodle shops in downtown Vancouver? We explored them all (not all at once, of course). Here are our top picks:

1. Happy Noodle House

• Average Price: CAD 7 – 20
• Website: Happy Noodle House
• Address: 630 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G5, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-488-0399
• Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 09:30 PM

Happy Noodle House offers more than just plain noodles. From stir-fried to soup to sauce noodles, they have it all! We loved the chicken chow mein, packed with flavor, veggies, and meat. Pair it with spicy cucumber for an added kick. The Szechuan noodle soup is another must-try—spicy but pleasantly so, perfect for dipping dumplings.

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2. Fat Mao Noodles

• Average Price: CAD 12 – 23
• Website: Fat Mao Noodles
• Address: 217 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-569-8192
• Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 08:30 PM

Located in Chinatown, Fat Mao Noodles serves generous portions of delicious soup noodles. The Koh Soi Chiang Mai Curry Noodles were our favorite, with a sour and spicy taste, rich aroma, and strong curry flavor. The duck noodles, featuring a large duck leg and flavorful broth, are also highly recommended.

3. Maruhachi Ra-men

• Average Price: CAD 10 – 15
• Website: Maruhachi Ra-men
• Address: 270 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0E7, Canada
• Contact: Contact Us
• Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Maruhachi Ra-men offers a cozy Japanese dining experience. We loved the Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen with its tasty and creamy broth, tender pork belly, and rich-flavored egg. Another great option is the Aoka Ramen, which is flavorful but not too heavy, featuring pork, egg, and plenty of veggies.

4. Pholicious

• Average Price: CAD 7.95 – 10.25
• Website: Pholicious
• Address: 430 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6, Canada
• Contact: +1 778-379-3322
• Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Pholicious offers excellent value in downtown Vancouver. The house special pho impressed us with its aromatic broth and tender noodles. The veggie tofu pho is also a standout, with a rich broth and tender tofu. Don’t miss their chicken banh mi for a quick and satisfying meal.

5. The Filipino Noodle Joint

• Average Price: CAD 10.99 – 17.99
• Website: The Filipino Noodle Joint
• Address: 180 Keefer Street Unit 111 – Chinatown Plaza, Vancouver, BC V6A 4E9, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-630-3820
• Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 08:30 PM

The Filipino Noodle Joint offers a unique dining experience with dishes like Ilocos Miki with bagnet toppings, featuring crispy pork belly and delicious flavors. The beef pancit, made with stir-fried rice noodles, vegetables, and tender beef, is also worth trying.

6. Holy Chow

• Average Price: CAD 16.50
• Website: Holy Chow
• Address: 433 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-358-8098
• Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Holy Chow is a hidden gem, offering dishes like dan dan noodles, which are flavorful and filling. Pair it with veggie dumplings and gai lan for a complete meal. The cozy interior with red lanterns adds to the authentic Asian dining experience.

7. JINYA

• Average Price: CAD 18 – 27
• Website: JINYA
• Address: 541 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-699-9377
• Hours:
  • Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

JINYA offers a rustic dining experience with dishes like Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen, featuring a tasty broth and perfectly flavored tofu. The Tonkotsu Black Ramen, packed with toppings like pork belly, soft boiled eggs, and bean sprouts, is also a must-try.

8. 24 Train Express Noodle House

• Average Price: CAD 12 – 14.50
• Address: 550 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B4, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-559-7786
• Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

24 Train Express Noodle House offers delicious pork and beef vermicelli noodles with generous toppings. The beef stew, with large carrots, is hearty and satisfying. Don’t forget to order spring rolls for added crunch and freshness.

9. Congee Noodle Delight

• Average Price: CAD 8 – 18.50
• Website: Congee Noodle Delight
• Address: 88 W Pender St #1021, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-336-3311
• Hours:
  • Monday – Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 07:30 PM
  • Thursday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 07:30 PM

Congee Noodle Delight offers authentic Cantonese cuisine. We loved the Singapore fried rice noodle, which is flavorful and packed with ingredients like curry powder, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. Pair it with greens for a balanced meal.

10. The Ramen Butcher

• Average Price: CAD 8 – 20
• Website: The Ramen Butcher
• Address: 223 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6, Canada
• Contact: +1 604-806-4646
• Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The Ramen Butcher is perfect for anime fans and ramen lovers alike. Their spicy ramen with Naruto is their most popular dish, featuring a great broth and fresh, chewy noodles. The black garlic ramen, with its rich and savory broth, is another favorite.