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    555 Boat Noodles

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Karla T.

    We got beef boat noodles and it was such a satisfying, comforting bowl. The broth was aromatic, rich, and infused with herbs and spices. If you're not familiar with boat noodles, the broth can feel a little thicker than your usual noodle soups, but that's exactly what makes it so cozy and full of depth. Every sip felt bold yet warm, flavorful, and pretty close to what I remember having in Thailand. The beef balls were pretty solid but the fried wonton didn't stand out as much.

    David N.

    This is as authentic as it gets. The food was on point and really brings you to Thailand. The service was excellent and the ambiance was very homey. The restaurant is connected to a Thai Mart and another restaurant that services pad Thai.

    Eileen L.

    Located at the back of Thai Mart We got the small size boat noodle soup with braised beef and wonton (egg) noodles, Toddy palm cakes, coconut custard, and longan pandan juice Everything was so delicious, and served quickly. I love the noodles in particular, the soup was super flavourful and the beef was cooked perfectly. The service was very bare minimum, and the atmosphere is like a food court. I do like the wall paintings though! Prices are a bit high for the noodles (the small portion was ok for a light meal), but I understand that it's the signature dish

    Gayan P.

    First off, I love the name--"555" is Thai texting slang for "hahaha" (because the number 5 is pronounced "ha"). It's a clever nod to Thai culture and a great first impression. The interior also makes a good effort to mirror a classic boat noodle joint--simple and no-frills, but still neat and nicely put together. I especially appreciated the condiment holder with fish sauce, sugar, chili, and vinegar--just like you'd get in Thailand. That authentic touch gave me a little nostalgia hit. But... that's where the charm ended for me. The bowl of noodles missed the mark. In Thailand, boat noodles are small, punchy, and intense in flavor. Here, the bowls are 4x the size and come with a bigger price tag. The result? A diluted broth and toned-down flavors that felt more catered to a North American palate than a celebration of the original dish. It seems like an attempt to bridge Thai boat noodles with ramen bowl expectations--but in doing so, the soul of the dish got lost. Less spice, less depth, and a lot less character. If you've never had the real thing in Thailand, this might come across as decent. But for anyone who has, it's hard not to feel a little disappointed.

    Gabriel S.

    The decor is cute & you can see them prepare the noodles with the semi open concept. They get 3.5 stars. Small boat noodles with pork & rice noodles had good soup that was pretty spicy & rich. Rice noodles thickness was between lai fun & vermicelli. The pork pieces were a bit rubbery but pork balls were decent. Longan pandan juice was refreshing & fragrant, though it used rehydrated dried longan. Coconut custard pretty creamy & rich. Palm toddy cake was spongy & decent.

    Daisy W.

    While walking north on Yonge, we found the restaurant attached to the convenience store selling Thai snacks and groceries. There weren't many people waiting so we decided to take a break and grab a bite while at it. I ordered the boat noodles since I haven't had it in a long time. The restaurant is cute and petite. It's definitely a great spot for a quick meal. The bowl of noodles wasn't big, but was the perfect portion for me. The soup was delicious and the meat to noodle ratio was just right. Shortly after we sat down, a wave of people arrived and there was a line up again. I'll be back for their noodles and to tray Kati, the ice cream booth that's just outside of their shop selling ice cream in south east asian inspired flavours.

    David Y.

    I don't associate Thai cuisine with noodle soup but maybe I should because it's really tasty. Stopped by for dinner and got: - Supreme Yentafo: The broth was tasty and had a nice zing to it. Pretty good amount of seafood. And the rice noodles had good texture. - Kek Huay: Really refreshing chrysanthemum juice which was a great counterbalance to the spicy sourness of the soup. - Toddy Palm Cake: Sweet rice cake, a nice little dessert to close out the meal. Prices are reasonable. Service is friendly. Kitchen is quick. Place is small but well laid out and interestingly decorated. Overall, a good dining experience and would definitely stop if you're in the mood for tasty noodle soup.

    Pork and shrimp dumplings
    Elsie Z.

    Everything at 555 Boat Noodles felt very homey. I ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings, lemon pork noodles with rice noodles (M), and mango sticky rice for dessert. I loved the lemon pork noodles--the broth was tangy and not too salty, with a delicious homemade flavour. The only downside was that the rice noodles broke apart too easily, but overall, it was really good. I'd love to try something new next time. The pork and shrimp dumplings were the highlight. The filling was bouncy and flavourful, and the green sauce added a perfect, zesty kick. The mango sticky rice was good but nothing special. I'd definitely return to 555 Boat Noodles. The food was great, the service was excellent, and the washroom was super clean.

    Shrimp and pork dumplings
    Adrienne D.

    A great noodle joint tucked inside Thai market. Service was really friendly and knowledgeable. We liked the flavours of the soup broths. Very bright and good spices. Not heavy. Both dumpling appetizers were very well executed.

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    Tram V.

    It was snowing outside, which means it's time for some hearty noodle soup. I saw boat noodle on 555 Boat Noodle menu and immediately knew I needed to try it. Ambiance 4/5: a cute homey restaurant but it was small. Maybe holding max of 30 ppl, and at that capacity, there wasn't any path to walk or move around. You are literally shoulder to shoulder and walking in between a foot (I'm from the US so you do the math on what that is in metric lol) or two of "walk space" between tables. I almost tripped leaving the space. Customer Service 5/5: even though it was crowded on a Sunday night, everyone was tentative. The server came and apologized for the delay and seating arrangements. I really appreciated that. Food 5/5: I ordered the boat noodle, spicy. It was good, pretty flavorful. The waitress brought over the spices so I can adjust to my taste. I was able to make it more spicy and sweet/tangy. The braised beef was tender and the meatballs were a bit chewy, just how I like them. I wish I hadn't gotten the vermicelli since it was so thin, it had no chew to it; it just soaked up the broth. I would have opted for a thicker noodle. I live in California and have had multiple renowned boat noodles. I feel that based on location, this is a good hidden gem but it's different than the ones in California. Regardless, I enjoyed my meal and will come back if I'm ever in Toronto again.

    Lemon Pork Noodle Soup
    Rochelle P.

    555 Boat Noodles is downtown Toronto's hidden gem for flavourful Thai Boat Noodles. We tried some of their customer favourite dishes and it didn't disappoint. It's a popular spot located near Wellesley station and gets very busy so expect to wait a few minutes specially during peak hours but no worries coz the friendly and helpful staff are always there to assist the customers. We love the decor and open kitchen concept which gave us access to watch while they are preparing our food.

    Beef Boat Noodles, Braised Beef Boat Noodles + Thai Milk Tea
    Christine C.

    This place has a really lovely 'homey' feel to it. It felt like finding a small hidden gem. The Thai boat noodles reminded me of Vietnamese pho with more of a beef flavoured twist to it. And although the menu said it was going to be spicy, the spice level was actually quite nice and mild. The broth was flavourful and the braised beef was quite tender. The price was not cheap, but probably around average for the area: Small beef boat noodles - $15 Medium braised beef boat noodles - $20 Thai milk tea - $6 Service was good. Friendly staff and they even have a hook wall for coats. They were attentive to our peanut allergy (although unable to accommodate being cross-contamination free).

    Ada L.

    555 Boat Noodles, located along Grosvenor St. near Yonge St., is Toronto's newest Thai restaurant serving authentic boat noodles. They offer a wide selection of noodle soups (boat - choice of beef, braised beef, or pork, pork, lemon pork, tom yum seafood, pork ribs, yentafo) where you can choose your noodle of choice - either wonton noodles, rice noodles, or vermicelli. You can also choose your portion size as well (small or medium). They also have some appetizers as well as yum (I believe a cold Thai noodle dish), rice and drinks/desserts. The restaurant is small where there is seating for about 30 customers. They are currently in their soft opening phase. I stopped by 555 Boat Noodles on a Wed late morning right when they opened at around 11:30am. The restaurant already had several occupied tables. As soon as I sat down, staff gave me a small sheet with a QR code to view their menu. I opted to get the small pork noodle (Chinese broccoli, garlic, coriander, bean sprouts, onion) with rice noodles. I also opted for a fried wonton appetizer (friend shrimp and pork wonton with a spicy chili sauce) and kek huay (chrysanthemum juice). The food was made at a reasonable time. The fried wontons were smaller than I expected but had a delicious crunch and the spicy chili sauce was sweet but not overly spicy. The pork noodles were delicious - the broth it was in packed so much flavour! The pork noodle came with slices of pork 2 pork balls as well as a pork meatball. I enjoyed the noodle soup and definitely was thinking about the next time I would come back to try other items. Overall, great new place for Thai noodles in the downtown area! Service was friendly and food was great. Definitely will return for more!

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