Service was good and restaurant was clean. Ambiance was good as well…read more Had the rare beef pho and spring rolls. The spring rolls were really oily I had to napkin them. Not enough rare beef to noodle ratio and broth was not very clear and had too much cinnamon taste to it. Probably won't be back here.

We were driving on the way home from Blue Mountain and decided to stop in Barrie for lunch. Found…read morethis Vietnamese restaurant with pretty good reviews. Ambiance: A bit worn out with leather seat peeling so it hurts when you sit with shorts on. It's a bit small so it was hard to accommodate 12 people together. We had to split up. Service: Very accommodating. They moved some tables for us to be closer to our kids and when we called ahead of time they saved us 3 small tables. Food came very fast. Food: Very authentic. Restaurant was owned by a Vietnamese family so you know the food will be authentic. We ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls to start, fresh and crispy. Very flavourful and they used the rice paper for the spring rolls which is the authentic way to make it. We also got the pork and shrimp fresh rolls with peanut sauce so good and fresh. For the mains we got the pho with rare beef, Bun bo hue with spicy beef noodles, grilled pork with spring roll and vermicelli. Also got the grilled pork chop and chicken with rice.. Price is very reasonable and portions are a good size. Will definitely come back!!

Great vietnamese pho and great portions…read more I've been to many Minh locations in Ontario and really like their pho broth which is very well seasoned along with their vermicelli and rice dishes. They beef balls seem to be homemade and very tender. Would definitely come back again. Interior had a casual dining feel but decorated with nicely with a vietnam feel such as a motorcycle at the front. Service was it was just average, we visited when they opened and the food took a bit of time to come out for everyone.

Wow, what a welcome find this was on our way back from a blistery getaway to Rosseau. The parking…read morewas hard to find as it was during a massive snow storm, but I am guessing this is not always the case. Minh's is a small joint with charming decor (used to be a Copper Branch location?) and serves up solid pho. We opted for Bun bo hue, rare beef pho and rare beef and brisket pho. The price point is at par with Toronto premium pho standards. We were all very impressed with the quality of the noodle soups and I must say, my bun bo hue was one of the better versions of the soup I've had in the recent years. Their house made sausage was delicious with great texture and flavour and the broth was rich and had great depth. We will definitely stop by Minh's on our next trip up this way and I can't wait to try out their original location in Toronto.

Pho: 10/10 Authentic, beautifully presented & made. Excellent portion, very refreshing Pho broth…read morethat has a clean taste and deep aroma. Pad Thai: 10/10 Nicely Tangy with a decent kick. Beautifully presented. Highly recommended. Take it from a Korean, Taiwanese family. This is our "Pho" place. From Angus all the way to Barrie to Collingwood, we've tried every Pho place and this is definitely our spot. If you don't like the taste of these dishes, it's safe to say that maybe Thai & Viet food isn't for you because they are very good.

Let me start off with what I liked about the place. I find that the food portions were very…read moregenerous. They don't have the Pho in Small, Medium, or Large sizes like in other Pho places I have been. It came in as a standard size which is more than satisfactory for an individual to finish. Orders of the Pad Thai dishes also came out in large servings. Our waiter was also visibly active and can be seen trying his best to provide his best service. What I did not like was the actually customer service we received. Communication alone was a little troublesome. We had a request to see if it is possible to have a little more veggies or greens added to our Pad Thai order. There was some mix up and it did not look like the waiter properly understood our request. Our waiter also appeared to always be in a hurry. After getting seated and not even having enough time to look over the menu, the waiter came to ask what our orders were. We responded that we needed some more time. He also was quick to try to remove any of the dishware from our table. It was perfectly understandable to ask to remove some of the appetizer and side dish plates, but it may debatable to instantly remove the main plate. My companion who finished his meal early left to use the washroom when the waiter came to clear his plate without having requested permission. My companion then came back to an empty spot while me and 1 other was left still eating midway through our meal. I believe there are some societal norms that are universal and should transcend cultures such as never assuming, and always asking first. Another example of this was when the waiter came with a pitcher of water and asked who wants a refill. Only one of us gestured back showing a need to refill the glass. The waiter went on and poured water, then just went on to the next person and was about to start filling in the glass. This guest diner did not actually need his glass refilled and told the waiter the same. There are a lot more of these customer service and restaurant management practices that I observed can be corrected and improved. They already have a good variety of food offered in their menu and their serving sizes are also not bad so improving on their shortcomings will make them an establishment worth recommending.

Quick service. Ample amount of tables. Ordered the rice noodles with black bean sauce, and stir…read morefried eggplant. Both dishes were good. Would come back to try other dishes.

Went to Qing's Cuisine for their luncheon special. Pleasant…read moresmall layout with booths and small dining tables. Restaurant was clean and pleasantly decorated. The service was quick and pleasant. The menu gave you two food categories to choose from one being Thai and the other was Chinese. Both menus included a soup and two sides. I went with the Thai option which included a small hot and sour soup, curry beef with vegetables and rice. Portions were a fair size and tasty. No complaints from my end. Next time, I visit, I'll try their Chinese option. Plenty of parking was available on the strip mall.

A great new addition to downtown Stayner. This little cafe was recently renovated by its new owners…read moreand is comfy and cosy with seating inside for a few customers. The restaurant offers breakfast and lunch including omelettes, sandwiches, a variety of salads, quiche, lattes and smoothies in addition to coffee and tea. I often visit to gave the avocado and egg sandwich. Recently, I visited to have their sandwich special which is your choice of tuna, roast beef, or egg salad sandwich with your choice of salad and a drink for $7.95. The owners are friendly but I do feel a bit rushed when I'm there, not getting to read the menu for long and both take your order so you're answering questions from two people which takes away a bit from the experience. The food is served fresh and sometimes comes with a little carrot decoration which is shaped like a flower. On my recent visit, I noticed that there is a tip jar for the owners as well as an additional 25 cents being added to all interac purchases.

I was surprised with this place, I live in Stayner and didn't expect much from this place that…read moreseemed to just pop up overnight but was impressed, good food, nice clean place and the staff are nice and friendly, interesting set up where you order and pay for your food at the counter but over all great little place!

Simon and his wife were very accommodating. My father doesn't eat meat, garlic, onions and is very…read moreparticular for religious reasons. The place is small and seats 4 small tables but the service is fast and the food is made in house.

The chicken Banh Mi was not good at all. Way too much sauce. The worst I have ever had.read more

Great ambiance. There are pool tables and tvs. The food is delicious and the menu is interesting.read more

We passed by Barrie after a trip to Algonquin park and me and hubby were craving for some Asian…read morefood and bubble teas. We searched a place called Charidise which is located close to hwy 400 so we decided to give it a try. This place did not disappoint us. Environment: (5/5) This place is definitely a hidden gem in the Barrie area! It's a good spot for hanging out and catching up with friends or even a good place for study. They are really well used of the space (ie: many big tables with glass walls, couches, and even pool tables! ) The environment is sparkling clean with nice decor. Personally I really like the open spaces. Drink: (5/5) We ordered their special drink white peach oolong tea for $3.99 and I think their bubble tea is on the same level compared to those big bubble chains in GTA area. The overall pricing is reasonable considering the quality. Food: (4.5/5) We ordered a fried chicken with pasta ($12.99), a poutine with cheese ($5.99), and a grass jelly pudding ($6.xx). The food was tasty and the portion of the pasta was big. Service: (5/5) For ordering, you can either order at the touch-screen station or at the cashier, the self ordering is quite self-explanatory and convenient and you can customize your food. They will give you a buzzer after ordering. The staff was nice enough to bring our food to our table. Overall (5/5) I would definitely come back to give another dish a try and recommend this place to my friends in The area. The place has lots of potential and deserves more attention as we were the only customers on a Saturday night.

Was passing through Barrie and was craving pho. To our surprise they had yummy pho and sushi!…read morePrices are very reasonable. Here's what we ordered: S92. Sashimi Combo A (12pcs) $15.9 - 7/10 S78. Philadelphia Roll $6.45 - 7/10 104.Rare Beef and Tendon $13.45 - 6/10 81.House Special Cantonese Noodle $17.45 - 7.5/10 Sashimi was yummy, but fairly small pieces. The Philadelphia roll hit the spot. The rare beef and tendon pho was pretty standard, nothing special, I would've liked it more if the broth was more flavorful and if there were more tendon pieces. The house special Cantonese noodle was actually my favorite. Deliciously prepared, crunchy how I like it, and just enough toppings of meat, shrimp, veggies to complement the sauce. Just wish they had Vietnamese iced coffee... Our servers were fantastic - super swift and accommodating. They brought us plenty of napkins and extra bowls and plates without us even having to ask. They also offered us a sesame red bean dessert at the end on the house :') thank you!! We'll be back again next time we're in the area. Plenty of seating inside. Free parking outside. Two accessibility washrooms. 20250830

If you're looking for great pho, or Asian cuisine Big Pho is an excellent choice. Service is…read moresuperb, food is good, but what really strikes me is the cleanliness. Prices are budget friendly. Can't recommend strongly enough.