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Hours
Sun
11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mon
11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $35.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Yum Son Viet-Modern specializes in Vietnamese cuisine with strong French influence. Well known for our 24hr bone broth, spring rolls, fresh noodle bowls and the best chicken wings in the Kootenays! We also offer a variety of gluten-free and vegan dishes packed with flavour and freshness. Yum Son offers a dynamic craft cocktail program and quality wine and beer from around BC and abroad. Happily serving No.6 Coffee Co. and Virtue Artisan Tea, both local to Nelson, BC.
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $35.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
332 reviews
Excellent
247
Very good
45
Average
17
Poor
11
Terrible
12
Misty8314
Nelson21 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Took some friends here on a Tuesday assuming it was going to be a slower night so we could get a seat on the patio. Boy was I wrong, the place was packed! The host was super gracious(pretty sure she was the manager, she had her finger on the pulse of the entire place. It was fun to watch her float around and talk to guests) and put us on the wait list for a patio seat but found us a table inside to have some cocktails while we waited. The cocktails were incredible. Every one we tried had unique flavors and one even came with a little origami crane, how cool is that?! The food was also unreal. I had the curry... it was delicious and the perfect portion. We also shared the wings and the springs rolls and both were so good! My friends had the pho and the noodles bowls and everyone was extremely happy with them. Our server was efficient and lovely. Definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you for the wonderful evening we will be back!!
Written August 22, 2020
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mindyyumson
Hello MAF8315,
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are over the moon happy that you enjoyed your entire experience. Our team puts a lot of time and effort in all aspects of each menu so we are delighted that your group was so happy with each item :)
Next time you come visit us we would be happy to tell you the story behind the little origami cranes;)
Cheers,
Mindy
Written August 24, 2020
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Nhat Vu
Nelson1 contribution
Jan 2021 • none
As a Vietnamese student who study abroad, it is inevitable for me to miss home sometimes. In such times, the food from Yum Son always bring the best comfort, especially the Pho, and more specifically the broth. I would not say it is the same broth that I had back in Vietnam, but it is very similar, and more importantly, very very delicious. I also love the Sweet Soy Chicken Wings - perfect texture and flavor. Thank you, Yum Son, for being one of the best part of my life in Nelson! And I have learnt that a Vietnamese chef, Ms. Alice Nguyen, is contributing to the great service of the restaurant, so thanks you as well, chef Alice!
Written January 14, 2021
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MindyF
HI Nhat Vu,
Thank you so much for your great review! We can only imagine how homesick you and your classmates must be, especially in these times! We are so thankful we can give you comfort while you are attending school here in our sweet little town :)
Come see us again soon!
Written January 15, 2021
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Gayla
Nelson1 contribution
Dec 2020 • none
A lunch and wine date at Yum Son is always an excellent experience. The staff (we were served by Mindy and Leah) were warm and knowledgable and the food was fresh and delicious, as always! As a celiac the menu has a ton of options and the kitchen takes extra care, which is rare and really great. Highly recommend the cauliflower wings, salad rolls, and some red wine for a mid-day holiday break!
Written December 29, 2020
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MindyF
HI Gayla,
Thank you so much for your great review! We pride ourselves on serving food and drinks that are great for anyone with dietary needs so thank you for noticing that!
We hope to see you again very soon :)
Cheers,
Mindy
Written December 31, 2020
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Michael
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • business
Tried the Beef Pho, because the review was mostly good. But it was a mistake. The soup was terrible, the noodle was under cooked. It was expensive $18 small bowl. In Vancouver, you can get a large bowel of soup much better at lower price and taste great. I can only write about what I ate, maybe other foods are better?
Written March 25, 2021
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MindyF
Hi Michael,
Our deepest apologies that you did not enjoy your soup! We do not offer a traditional style broth which could have been part of the problem for you. We do wish you would have mentioned something to the server so we could have rectified it on the spot and offered you a different dish that would have been more to your liking. We would love the chance to make this better for you so we will reach out via the private messenger and hopefully you will allow us to make it up to you :)
cheers, mindy
Written April 7, 2021
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Vstrom007
Victoria8 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
Weird experience. Very highly rated on T.A. (#4 in Nelson) but food was just average. I have been blessed to live in a number of large cities with outstanding Asian fusion and Vietnamese food and expected much more given the overall score. The place is definitely geared towards twenty somethings and many of the reviews reflect this. I get the feeling the bar, music, and mixology skills are a big part of the attraction here. Our non-alcoholic drinks were very good. Way too many reviewers wax poetically about how outstanding the service is and frequently mention servers by name. Our server was certainly competent and friendly enough, and the food was average, hence the 3 stars.
Written July 5, 2021
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YS General Manager
Hi Vstrom007,
Thank you so much for your honest review. Being located in the interior it is very difficult for us to source many products that you would normally be able to get quite easily in a larger city so we do use a lot of local ingredients which will give our dishes a different flavor than those of traditional Asian restaurants. We do pride ourselves in being an age inclusive restaurant as a majority of our guests are older but you are correct as we do also pride ourselves in being a little more "on trend" as other Asian focused establishments. We are very happy you enjoyed your soft drinks and that your server was competent and friendly.
If you would like to send me more details about the flavors you felt were missing I would love to converse and give the chef and kitchen some constructive feedback as to how we could do better for our guests. My email is mindy@blacksheepgroup.ca and I look forward to hearing from you.
Written July 6, 2021
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Daniel R
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • couples
I was taking my girlfriend out for dinner for her graduation celebration, and we had the best server. Her name was Alex, and she was fantastic. She frequently checked up on and right off the bat in the beginning she was so friendly and created great conversations. She was so so so nice, and also hilarious. I also 110% recommend Yum Son, it is one of my favourite Nelson restaurants, and if you do go there, make sure to ask for Alex and she’ll provide great customer service!
Written June 18, 2021
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YS General Manager
Hi danielrE471YF,
We are happy to hear you chose us for date night and that Alex treated you both so well. Congrats to her for graduations and we hope to see you both very soon!
Written June 25, 2021
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cmor123
Castlegar27 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
This is usually one of our favourite restaurants in Nelson but this time the quality just wasn’t there. The veggies in my curry bowl were non existent and the tiny amount of chicken was not worth the price. The rest of the table had the yum son bowl and the portion size was small compared to other times we have been there. Really disappointed.
Written February 20, 2022
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KootenayKathy
Nelson107 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
The food was fresh and flavourful and the drinks were fun (great selection of non-alcoholic cocktails!!). If you are looking for traditional Vietnamese food, this isn’t it but the food is Vietnamese focused with a North American flair. Live here and loved it so will be back again. Servers were fantastic!!
Written February 1, 2020
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mindyyumson
Hi kootenaykathy!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again very soon
Cheers
Mindy
Written February 8, 2020
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shiu b
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • couples
been coming to this place since they open food always good recommend to many of our friends, but the last visit 22nd feb Monday night .....we arrived around 5:30 pm waiting to be seat in front of the reception stand..there were two other table and a gent waiting for take out,we were being ignored no eye contact from any of the staff,is like we were ghost! no body see us for around 7 minutes...so we decided to walk out to the Thai restaurant instead...very very disappointed.
Written February 23, 2021
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MindyF
HI Shiu b,
Thank you so much for brining this to our attention! My deepest apologies that you were not seen and acknowledged by the staff, this is not a normal practice for anyone here and will have repercussions. I will be speaking to the crew that was working Monday as well as checking the cameras to see where we fell down and disappointed you. I would greatly appreciate the chance to rectify this and make it up to you if it is possible. I will direct message you on here to chat further :)
Written February 24, 2021
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Zoe Paige
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • none
We got take out from this little place the other night and it was the most prefect meal for feeling coy at home! The bao buns were amazing, as usual!
When we arrived we were greeted by kind eyes and jokes from a lovely gentleman called Graham! He was so kind and waiting for our food out of the cold for a few moments and talking to him, made the experience so much homely.
The service the staff offered to make customers feel safe, is outstanding! We were very impressed.
We will be back and ordering more take out soon!
Written December 23, 2020
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MindyF
Hi Zoe,
Thank you for your kind words, I will definitely pass them on to Graham! He has always been a very important member of our little family here :)
We hope you and yours had a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Cheers,
Mindy
Written December 27, 2020
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Bei A
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • solo
Omg, my friend of mine Alice recommended the best dessert for me and it was so good. You guys must try the Banana Tapioca pudding that they have, it is mouthwatering. I’ll come back again for sure and hopefully, they keep this delish food.
Written February 11, 2020
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mindyyumson
Hi Bei,
Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy with our newest dessert as well! I will pass on your kid words to Alice :)
Cheers,
Mindy
Written February 12, 2020
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JCRides
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • none
What an awesome little Nelson gem. The food and cocktails are very creative and top notch flavours! We had the french onion soup made with their Pho Broth which was fantastic and The Viet yellow curry which was rich and creamy. Great dishes for filling up after our ski day. Service was excellent professional. A must try when visiting Nelson. We will be back . Yuuuuum Son!
Written February 25, 2020
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mindyyumson
Hi JCRides,
Thank you so much for visiting us on your ski vacation! We are so happy you got to try and enjoy our French Onion soup, which we only offer in the winter months, as well as the curry! We hope to see you again the next time you're in town :)
cheers,
Mindy
Written February 27, 2020
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Eek W
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • family
It had been a year since visiting the restaurant and honestly we are underwhelmed. The portions are smaller, the food is dry and the menu hasn’t changed since it’s invention. Over all the quality has taken a serious dive - there are fewer vegetables on the plate, the meat was cold and the sauce - what there was of it isn’t any good. In the end you must need to be wasted to enjoy the food. All that said the service is great, but I/ we can never go back there - ever!
Written July 21, 2022
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Misty8314
Nelson21 contributions
Mar 2021 • solo
Came for an afternoon snack on this super sunny day and was not disappointed. They were just finishing up building the main patio and the manager Mindy was consistently telling the building crew how much she appreciated them. How lovely!!
I sat on the small patio attached to the restaurant, it was warm, clean and conformable. The cocktails and appies were great as usual! Huge props to the restaurant crew that mold and adapt to all these crazy changes. I appreciate you guys!
Written March 31, 2021
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MindyF
Hi Misty,
Thank you so much for your kid words! You totally made me blush! We appreciate you as well! We hope to see you again on the next sunny day :)
Written April 7, 2021
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Nyssa B
2 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
The food has never been anything but amazing! Service is on another level, I get excited to see steph and Nat I feel so comfortable. This is the only place we go to eat when visiting Nelson. Pre COVID it was so much fun to sit at the bar and try all their incredibly delicious drinks! Still so much fun! Best atmosphere and staff hands down. One last thing about the food, we eat at a lot of authentic Vietnamese places and this by far is our favourite - you don’t wonder what’s in it and feel so good after eating their wholesome food. Wooooot!
Written January 9, 2021
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MindyF
Hi Nyssa,
We really appreciate your super kind words! We pride ourselves on offering our guests only the freshest ingredients and do our best to source local. Steph and Nat are truly wonderful and we are so happy you feel the same way! We look forward to hosting you at our bar again soon!
Written January 11, 2021
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