Love this spot. We have ordered different pho, spring rolls, red and green curry, pineapple chicken, spicy basil chicken, pad Thai… I must be forgetting some. Tonight we ordered delivery and when on the phone she said they have a special. Chicken balls. BEST CHICKEN BALLS EVER. Just say yes to the specials. Also say yes to everything else. The food here makes me happy.
If you’re a vegetarian- the lemongrass broth is heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done, Pho Challenge, Spring Rolls, Soup, Vegetarian Pho, Pad Thai Noodles, Basil and Lime
Jono Podmore
Really solid Vietnamese family restaurant. Nice people. Make sure you get the hot Vietnamese coffee, it’s not on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean Eng
My family and I have been coming here since it opened. I think the pho here is the best I have tried in the city. Their broth stands out. The curries and the vermicelli bowls are also top picks here. We moved out of the neighbourhood a couple of years ago, but we come back here when we crave Vietnamese food as most other places just aren’t as good. Pho Challenge is a great family run restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Watson
The best Vietnamese in Toronto.
Jesse Ramsdin
Ordered a pad Thai from this place was absolutely disgusting. I would not eat it if my life depended on it. Furthermore, I called the restaurant To complain respectfully, and was met with nothing but hostility from this nasty old woman who says she’s the owner named Jenny.. She called my phone back three times threatening me harassing me and did not want to try to make the situation better. I would never recommend this place to anybody. Not only is the food horrible but the customer service is a disgrace, and I’m sure their kitchen is even worse by the presentation of their food. I think somebody needs to call the health board on this place if anything and the owner definitely should not be in business with the kind of attitude she has on her. Zero out of five stars absolutely horrible. Do not go to this place unless you like food poisoning!!! Disgusting!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ericka A
If your looking for good family restaurant this is the place. It’s clean, reasonable and the soup is always great. It’s definitely my favourite family restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Md Yesir Albab
Everything good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark
I have been a big fan of the restaurant since they opened their first location on Coxwell. It's authentic Vietnamese food. But I don't think they handle food properly because of my recent takeout order. I found something that should be inside the vegetable. So, no more Pho Challenge for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
D D-R
Amazing!! We go out if our way to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done, Spring Rolls, Soup, Grill Chicken, AAA Steak
grateful bread
Quiet family eatery, delicious big portions had to take home. Pineapple fried rice is sweet and hearty. Can’t wait to return for date night.
You are missing an OUTDOOR PHOTO of your restaurant! I couldn’t find on Pape it at first. You need a photo of the front entrance/sign to look for. Good food.
Tia Treasure
This is a hidden gem! Love the food here so so much! The service is okay, they don’t talk much and kind of leave you alone which I don’t mind!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done
Kate N
The food is fresh and consistently good! Big fan of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bel Ham
This is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. I will take my family and friends here more often. Thank Pho challenge. 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan Zheng
This restaurant does not deserve all the 1 star reviews. It is easily the best authentic pho restaurant located in East York and I'll tell you why! We got the rare beef and beef ball pho and the pork chop with rice, and oh my... they were so delicious. I like to judge the quality of pho based on their broth, and I can tell they boiled the broth for a long time that's why it tasted so hearty, nutritious, and full of flavour. The atmosphere is definitely super chill and homey. Food came super fast and portions were very generous as well. This family-run restaurant definitely raised the bar for authentic pho and I can tell they put in a lot of love into their food! 5/5 stars!
Love this spot. We have ordered different pho, spring rolls, red and green curry, pineapple chicken, spicy basil chicken, pad Thai… I must be forgetting some. Tonight we ordered delivery and when on the phone she said they have a special. Chicken balls. BEST CHICKEN BALLS EVER. Just say yes to the specials. Also say yes to everything else. The food here makes me happy.
If you’re a vegetarian- the lemongrass broth is heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done, Pho Challenge, Spring Rolls, Soup, Vegetarian Pho, Pad Thai Noodles, Basil and Lime
Really solid Vietnamese family restaurant. Nice people. Make sure you get the hot Vietnamese coffee, it’s not on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I have been coming here since it opened. I think the pho here is the best I have tried in the city. Their broth stands out. The curries and the vermicelli bowls are also top picks here. We moved out of the neighbourhood a couple of years ago, but we come back here when we crave Vietnamese food as most other places just aren’t as good. Pho Challenge is a great family run restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Vietnamese in Toronto.
Ordered a pad Thai from this place was absolutely disgusting. I would not eat it if my life depended on it. Furthermore, I called the restaurant To complain respectfully, and was met with nothing but hostility from this nasty old woman who says she’s the owner named Jenny.. She called my phone back three times threatening me harassing me and did not want to try to make the situation better. I would never recommend this place to anybody. Not only is the food horrible but the customer service is a disgrace, and I’m sure their kitchen is even worse by the presentation of their food. I think somebody needs to call the health board on this place if anything and the owner definitely should not be in business with the kind of attitude she has on her. Zero out of five stars absolutely horrible. Do not go to this place unless you like food poisoning!!! Disgusting!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
If your looking for good family restaurant this is the place. It’s clean, reasonable and the soup is always great. It’s definitely my favourite family restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been a big fan of the restaurant since they opened their first location on Coxwell. It's authentic Vietnamese food. But I don't think they handle food properly because of my recent takeout order. I found something that should be inside the vegetable. So, no more Pho Challenge for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Amazing!! We go out if our way to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done, Spring Rolls, Soup, Grill Chicken, AAA Steak
Quiet family eatery, delicious big portions had to take home. Pineapple fried rice is sweet and hearty. Can’t wait to return for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
You are missing an OUTDOOR PHOTO of your restaurant!
I couldn’t find on Pape it at first.
You need a photo of the front entrance/sign to look for.
Good food.
This is a hidden gem! Love the food here so so much! The service is okay, they don’t talk much and kind of leave you alone which I don’t mind!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pho Rare Beef Well Done
The food is fresh and consistently good! Big fan of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. I will take my family and friends here more often. Thank Pho challenge. 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant does not deserve all the 1 star reviews. It is easily the best authentic pho restaurant located in East York and I'll tell you why! We got the rare beef and beef ball pho and the pork chop with rice, and oh my... they were so delicious. I like to judge the quality of pho based on their broth, and I can tell they boiled the broth for a long time that's why it tasted so hearty, nutritious, and full of flavour. The atmosphere is definitely super chill and homey. Food came super fast and portions were very generous as well. This family-run restaurant definitely raised the bar for authentic pho and I can tell they put in a lot of love into their food! 5/5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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