“This new place is fantastic.Excellent friendly and fast service.The House special Pho was delicious and flavourful, but the Pho Poutine was a step above all other restaurants in the area.Everything on the menu looks great, and can't wait to return to try them out.HIGH recommendation!!“
“We drove 5 hours to Toronto for a weekend break, arrived at the restaurant at 9:25pm. They showed their welcome greetings, settle everyone in a table with hot tea. Their hot and aroma pho soup was really a rejuvenation for us. They have a cleanest rest room, just like a home. Highly recommended.“
“Step into a world of tantalizing flavors at this vegan Vietnamese gem, where Vicky's warm hospitality elevates the dining experience. From savory pho to mouthwatering banh mi, every dish bursts with authenticity and plant-based goodness. Don't miss out on this culinary adventure – it's a must-try for vegans and foodies alike!“
“88 Foods is my neighbourhood go to takeout. Super affordable, the portions are pretty big for the prices you pay. Dinner for two will run you about 20-25$. Daisy is a great and her service is on point! Def recommend the fried rice and the lemongrass chicken “
“We ate here late on a Wednesday, and it was bustling. I can see why! The food was very good. Notably, everything in the combo #2 (soup, grilled eggplant, two tofu dishes, kimchi, rice) had distinctly different flavors. The vermicelli was also very good and distinct from everything else. Portions are very generous. Food came out not very hot. I'm not sure if that's intentional.“
“Every staff member was very friendly and efficient. I got a warm welcome the second I stepped in. I ordered a chicken noodle soup which was very nice. The portion size shocked me a little. I ordered a regular but what I got was huge. I thought it was a mistake for a second. I enjoyed the broth. The price was also very reasonable. I will be returning to try other dishes!“
“This is one of those cafes that ticks all the boxes! Tasty coffee, affordable, great ambience to sit and work, the friendliest staff I’ve ever met, great food!!! I’m vegetarian and I love their gochujang tofu and mushroom bahn mi! Their cookies and pastries are absolutely amazing! Try the pandan cookie it’s lovely! I’m a student and I love working here! Just good things to say, I’ve been visiting for over a year now.“
“Some of the best Pho in the city! So happy the pandemic didn’t impact their recipe. Perfect dark brown, clear and fragrant broth containing tender rare beef, noodles and I add veggies. This was what I’d been craving during lockdown. As usual Viet Thai Kitchen didn’t disappoint! 10/10 recommended!“
“I asked for a dish that "makes this place different than the other pho places", and the waiter recommended the house special pho. It tasted good but not as unique as expected. I also had their rice roll which was decent.I asked the handsome guy in the store if he had any recommendations for something out of the ordinary, so he said he would recommend house special pho... After trying it, it really didn’t seem to be anything out of the ordinary ? But the taste is good, and the rice rolls are very different from Cantonese-style rice rolls; Some other snacks seem to be very unique. The lady in the store was very friendly, as if I was a regular customer who had been there many times. I will probably give it a try if I pass by nearby in the future.“
“The food is good, I tried pho and some fried rice and vermicelli dishes so far. The restaurant has the potential to give you a fine dining experience, but servants are a bit mechanical and the service definitely lacks any emotion for that type of experience. But the food is good, price is reasonable and it is usually busy.“
“Unbeatable Pho Quality: As a pho enthusiast, I'm always on the hunt for the perfect bowl, and I've finally found it here. The broth is the heart and soul of any good pho, and this place nails it every time. Paired with tender cuts of meat and expertly cooked noodles, every bite is a symphony of flavors. With reasonable prices and generous portions, this establishment has secured its spot as my go-to pho destination."“
“Hole in the wall, family run shop. The bread was a perfect level of crusty/soft. The filling was generous and fresh. Prices are going up to $5.50 in March, but I'll definitely be back for more. Super excited that they sell nem chua (cured pork)!“
“10/10, soooo flippin’ good across the board! My girlfriend and I were in the west end shopping all day and randomly stumbled on this place because we were starving and it was unreaaal. Definitely will be back! Quick and super tasty, thank-you so much again!!“
“Had a great time at Konia! Zoey, our server, was super friendly and knew her stuff. She skillfully walked me through the menu, taking the time to ask about my flavor preferences to ensure the perfect cocktail choice. The Nirvana's Sunset cocktail she suggested was a real standout. Also the tossed beef salad was a delightful pick, filled with fresh ingredients and fantastic flavors. Konia's service and food were top-notch. Can't wait to go back!“
“This is an awesome BASIL BOX! I would say it's the best one, but I haven't been to many before. The staff are incredibly kind and provide exceptional service. And the food is delicious with great vegan options, definitely a top-tier fast food place. Highly recommend!“
“Family run business that makes delicious authentic Vietnamese food without breaking the bank.This is not a place you go to for beautiful atmosphere/vibes but it has its charm. The portions are great! The fresh rolls and spring rolls in particular are massive!Growing up in a Vietnamese household meant that I got spoiled with the best pho all the time. I was also in Vietnam earlier this year and can attest that this place has the best pho broth I have tried. The Pho broth isn't clear so you know its not watered down and done properly. Its super flavourful.We also tried the breakfast here. Nothing fancy. But you can get a whole breakfast (toast, eggs, sausage/bacon, big homefries, with coffee for $12)! That's almost unheard of in Toronto!I hear their homemade burgers are amazing--have yet to try.Great quality food, portions, and price.Please support this place!“
“The best pho and Vietnamese cuisine in Toronto! I make sure to always stop here for a meal when I'm in Toronto. Sometimes I drive more than an hour JUST for the food ! The food is always fresh, delicious, and customer service on point! Their specialty rolls are sooooo good! I highly recommend this gem in downtown Toronto, you won't be disappointed!“
“Discovered this hidden gem of a Yogurt Drink store in Basil. Tried mango yogurt and It was absolutely fantastic! The flavors were on point, and I can't wait to come back for more. A must-try for yogurt enthusiasts! and for sure Chicken pad Thai is amazing as always!“
“We went in at off-peak hours and basically had the whole place to ourselves. The restaurant was clean. We were served jasmine tea while browsing through their menu.Our fresh rolls were made fresh as the battered shrimp was still hot to touch when it arrived at our table. The stock in the chicken pho was amazing and well flavored. The beef stock for the rare beef pho was average but still very good (just didn't stand out from other shops). Portions are more than fair - the regular bowl has really large portions in my opinion. I would definitely come back and enjoy another bowl on a cold winter day.“
“Clean, calming atmosphere, server had amazing positive energy, food was tasty and fresh. Will be going back!Vegetarian options: A separate section on the menu for vegetarian options; offer vegan broth for pho.Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian optionsParking: Free parking on street after 6pm“
“This is such a gem of a place. The best banh mi I've ever had! I'm supposed to be on a bread free diet, but this is the exception, I can't stop coming back!The balance of ingredients is perfect and delicious, the grilled pork is perfectly seasoned, and the texture is sooooo good.The staff here are total sweethearts, they take a lot of pride in their food & service.Do yourself a favor and get the Banh mi with grilled pork!“
“A small hole in the wall place. The owners are so friendly, the place is never too busy and the food, oh my gosh it’s delicious. It’s well prepared and it’s big portions. Such a great place. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend!“
“Been coming for years and never disappointed, one of the best, simple and never overpriced, seriously these days it's hard tonfind. Everything is amazing, mango shake, the traditional pho both beef and chicken broth, and my absolute favorite- BBQ beef with egg noodle, soup on the side absolute heaven. Do also try the BBQ lemon grass chicken thigh with rice, noodles in soup or soup on the side. Please try them out and do report back here .“
“The food is always good here! The service is hit or miss and they still don't have washrooms available for customers, they've been "under construction" for months now.Vegetarian options: Tofu banh mi is pretty good and you can add habanero to it!“
“Friendly service with tasty food :”) We tried the Imitation Duck & Vegetable on Pan - Fried Noodle and the Veggie Salty Fish & Soy Chicken Fried Rice. The Noodle won us over and the Fried Rice was also delicious. The secret is that they have marinated bean curds and were skillfully processed to create a chewy and mouth-watering flavour.Honestly speaking, similar to what other reviews stated, the dishes are indeed pretty oily, however the green bean sprouts help balancing the taste so it’s not too bad. If you are used to Southeast Asian dishes then this would be right up your alley.“
“This is some of the standout the dishes that we’ve tried. We are from Burlington but any chance we got we would try to make it there. We own a business too and it is a hard time right now to spend so much for eating out but really treat yourself with a good meal after your stressful or hard working day and support other business would make us feel so much better. Actually the price is not too high with such a high quality and tasty food. The customer service and the environment really make me feel like come have a meal at a friend’s home. The owners extremely friendly and seems very passionate with his cooking and serving. The staffs are all nice and caring. What’s else do you asking for. Highly highly recommended!“
“It has become a tradition to enjoy dinner at Fresh Rolls after getting my hair cut (nearby). Love their fresh rolls so much! Yesterday I had one of their curry dishes and coconut rice and it hit the spot. Always clean, prompt nice service. Their mango smoothie is also fantastic!“
“TLDR: Great service. Soup kinda cold.Cozy beer-friendly ramen-shop style pho place. Soup was cooling off fast when we got it, so I inhaled it like ramen. Don’t expect your usual hoisin sauce/sariracha on the side, but ask for their chili oil. They also blast city pop, which I am privy to.“
“While I wouldn't agree that this is the 'best in town,' they offer really good, reasonably priced sandwiches that are interesting for sure. The vegetarian is a bit richer and denser than most in downtown Toronto, probably due to the tomato sauce and cooked onions which are quite good. I'll amost always pick one up if I'm in the area.“
“Located near the west side exit of Spadina Station, Vietnam Lovely Noodle offers a warm, quick and satisfying bowl of noodle soup! The restaurant has a lot of coat racks along the walls and offers tables with bench seating format. Their noodle soup portions were decent.When we went, the restaurant closed at 11pm which was great to know for a quick pitstop from the TTC subway line in the evening. There were a lot of options on the menu. Their 'pho' lacks cilantro and the soup base is a bit generic. It was still tasty for their version of pho and provided bean sprouts. However, the small size bowl of soup is surprisingly filling and still delicious! The staff are attentive and accommodating. Plus, they accept credit cards and bring the machine to you to pay the bill. Do note, that they only take debit/cash under $25 and they have WiFi in the restaurant.“
“This place is a hidden gem! I had such a lovely, delicious, soul warming time here. It is owned by the two sweetest people, she was practicing her calligraphy while we ate and it was beautiful. The food is beyond delicious and so well priced. This place deserves all the love in the world!“
“Cute small locally owned restaurant. The food was good and well thought out. The portions were quite sizable too! Unfortunately they only take cash or debit and encourage one bill per table. The service is also a bit slow and you often have to call the waiter over to get their attention. The seating was cute and fairly “
“A delightful local business bakery which offers unique flavours in a classic way.The selection of mini cakes ? with their unique flavours are wonderful in taste and the presentation looks appealing and appetizing.The assorted flavours of the classic buns were wonderful as well.It is not cheap however … but if you want good and honest good cakes and assorted baked goods with distinct new bold flavours. Then you have try their menu at least once.Happy eats everyone ?“
“Check out @bredgyeats for more delicious food pics!Bun Cha Ca - The fried dill fish cakes are the star of the show in this one. A savory, oily fragrance paired with the bounciness of the fish paste, with the freshness of the dill alone makes the dish worth it.The pho is also no slouch either as the broth perfumes with a beefy aroma and a classic rice noodle texture.“
“My family and I used to go here all the time, they have new owners now but they’ve kept the delicious flavours and authenticity alive. The Banh Cuon Dac Biet with the fried shrimp cupcake is so good, made so fresh. The Bun Mang Viet (bamboo and duck soup) is incredible. The sauce it comes with to dip the duck is full of flavour. One of my fave viet spots in Toronto.“
“I’ve been coming here for over 6 years. My partner took me here on one of our first dates. It’s been a hit for us ever since. The quality of service is amazing! The hospitality from the owners is an added bonus to the overall experience this restaurant offers. This establishment is forever grateful for any and all customers and it truly shows. My entire family loves coming here not only because of how loved we feel but also because we can bring friends for their first time and they feel the same way.The point of this review is to thank them for giving us an amazing place to come back to again and again! Xo“
“Delicious Vietnamese cuisine with lots of selection. First time dining in at this hideaway restaurant. We tried the pan fried meat and seafood chow mein, grilled beef on French bread, baby clams with dried pancakes and Vietnamese sticky rice pudding with black eyed peas and coconut cream. It was sooo delicious! The restaurant opened from 4 pm to midnight on weekdays and 2 am on weekends. Their menu was full of delicious dishes. They also have a great selection of vegetarian dishes. The only downside was they only accept cash no cards:)Vegetarian options: Great selection of vegetarian dishes“
“The food is fresh and delicious here. I’ve had the banh mis, the bun, and the bun rieu. The baguettes they use are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Salty pate that compliments the rest perfectly. Fresh veggies in the bun, delicious broth in the bun rieu. Gotta try the pho next. The cat is adorable and the Buddhist shrines are a bit extra but compliments the authenticity of the place. the only thing is the service is hella slow but it’s two elderly Viet guys running the show and the cheap eats and quality of the food makes up for it.“
“Stopped in for lunch and got some fried tofu and pho. The tofu was meh, and the side sauce my partner didn't like too much. The phon was good however. The broth was flavourful and not too greasy, with fresh additions on the side (sprouts, Thai Basil, lime, etc.) Complimentary tea is always welcome. The rest of the food seemed authentic. They take cash only so beware. Service was fast and friendly.“
“Cash only spot (which can be inconvenient but there are many ATMs nearby).Came here to buy ingredients to make a “banh mi board” - prices were inexpensive and reasonable, we were able to put together a small board for ~$20 which could somewhat feed around 2-3 people. Food or ingredients itself wise, everything was delicious.Atmosphere is admittedly a bit daunting if you speak English only, but the staff is simply direct and “matter of fact”. If you ask for something (ie. I asked for a smaller tub of butter / beef fat instead of their standard containers), they will provide.“
“Banh Mi was on point. Fresh bread, overflowing ingredients, sizeable portion of BBQ pork and it all came together so nicely.Raw beef Pho also good with noodles perfectly done and a nice clear beef broth with mellow but distinct flavor.Nothing overly fancy and it really hit the spot. Came on a lazy Sunday early afternoon with expected quick service.Atmosphere is a bit dated with a counter that looks catered to the delivery/takeout crowd, but not expecting anything super nice if you just want a nice and delicious meal.“
“This location is great! I come here for my lunch breaks and the service is great, location is clean! The food is always on point, I usually eat there and they bring you the order and it’s a great affordable lunch meal! I def recommend and will always come back!“
“During my longer stay in Toronto I found what I was looking for in a good location. It tastes like Vietnam!On my first visit I ordered the classic pho, highly recommended, so I immediately came back and tried some of the dishes on the menu.Pho, bun cha Hanoi and bin xieu were particularly outstanding! Highly recommended. The price-performance ratio (sizes!) and the fast service are also extremely positive! The employees are very determined and polite.I also pre-ordered online and I was surprised at how well it worked!Excellent shop that I recommend without reservation.I can't understand the negative criticism that you have to ask for tap water, since it is offered upon request. Just like in many other stores. When you order you are treated very friendly every time.“
“OMG! Best vegetarian spicy chicken banh mi anywhere. Didn't even have it this good in Hanoi!?! The tofu chicken pulls, shreds, and taste better then real chicken! Their vegetarian bun rieu is good too--especially over the weekend.Jan, 2024Owner change alert! Business has changed hands. The menu hasn't changed, but the flavors have fewer of the true complex authentic ingredients in their dishes. Woe!“
“Excellent food! This place is a Toronto fixture, almost legendary. Phad Thai, pho, spring rolls, fresh everything made to order. The interior is a journey back in time but classic in its own. Old school numbered menu ordering system, so classic. The traditional picture menu, it's all here in its glory. Great service! Fantastic food to dine in or take out. Lots of room for group or family dining(for best experience with large group, just let them know in advance). Lots of dishes to explore so you can go back again and again. Set your clock back 10 years because the prices are from a long gone era, very wallet friendly. Clean and organized and you will not wait long. A must try for any person living in or passing by the neighborhood. You'll love it and come back again. The menu caters to all diets.“
“Found in the food court in the Village by the Grange is a classic Pho place. Friendly staff, caring and the most tasty and delicious Pho in the city. The beef Pho was my favourite but other dishes are really well made. You can place your order at the counter and find a seat in the food court and they bring the dish fully prepared with all the fixings! It is not fine dining , and the atmosphere is a food court but Pho 369 has good service that comes with a smile. I highly recommend this place for a quick meal with excellent service.“
“The Pho and Banh Mi here is delicious and very affordable! The lady who works here is the sweetest and honestly is the major reason I go back every week. She is always so kind and makes a wonderful atmosphere in the restaurant. Cannot recommend more, one of my fav Toronto spots!“
“I never thought I could find a pure Vietnamese restaurant with a Northern style like this in Canada. Strongly impressed by the way they decorate and furnish. I've been to Hanoi once and never thought I would see that image in this place. The food is 10/10, I can feel how they cherish and take care of each ingredient, even the dishes, bowls they imported from Vietnam (according to what they say). The shop owner was extremely enthusiastic and cheerful, I was treated kindly like a family member.I was even more impressed when I went down to the washroom, because the LGBT-friendly decorated made me feel very warm. If you are truly a lover of food and cozy luxury restaurants, you definitely have to try it once.“
“I normally go to the pacific mall location but was in the area and stopped by. This location offers dine in service however we only grabbed coffee to go. The cococcino was very delicious unsure why some reviewers gave this particular drink a mediocre review. The only downside was it took a long time for our drinks we waited 20-25 minutes.“
“This is a go-to for my partner and I. We have been going since we moved to the neighborhood and they are so lovely and accommodating. Plus, the food is amazing!Vegetarian options: Basically every dish has a veggie alternative!Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendly“