Anh and Chi
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Hoang Van Nguyen |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada |
Key people | Ly Nguyen (Executive Chef), Amelia Nguyen, Vincent Nguyen |
| Products | Vietnamese cuisine |
Anh and Chi is a Vietnamese dining establishment located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It has been awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes both its high quality and affordability. Originally operating under the name Pho Hoang until 2016, the restaurant is currently managed by the Nguyen family members: Executive Chef Ly Nguyen, along with Amelia and Vincent Nguyen. The restaurant's name translates to "Brother and Sister" in Vietnamese.
History
The restaurant was established in 1994 by Hoang Van Nguyen, initially called Pho Hoang. Nguyen and his wife Ly, who were refugees from the Vietnam War, created the restaurant as a tribute to their native country and to share Vietnamese culture within Canada.
Following Nguyen's passing in 2010 due to liver failure, his wife Ly together with their children Amelie and Vincent maintained the business despite encountering financial difficulties. In April 2016, they rebranded the venue as Anh and Chi, updating both the interior design and menu offerings to rejuvenate the enterprise.
In December 2020, Anh and Chi took part in the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Reservation By Donation initiative, contributing support to Ukrainian refugees.
2000s
The Vancouver Sun acknowledged the restaurant in 2006 as one of Vancouver’s top spots for pho.
2010s
In 2016, Anh and Chi was honored as The Province’s "Top New Restaurant." The following year, it received Vancouver Magazine’s Bronze Award for Best Vietnamese cuisine and secured The Georgia Straight's Best Vietnamese accolade. Additionally, its gender-neutral restroom was shortlisted for Cintas Canada's Best Restroom award in 2018, noted for its unique Martinique wallpaper inspired by Vietnam’s dense jungles.
2020s
The establishment won the Chef's Table Society of British Columbia’s "People's Choice Award" in 2020. More recently, in 2024, it earned an Honorable Mention at the Vancouver International Wine Festival's Wine Program Excellence Awards for its inventive and distinctive wine program.