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I love Asian cuisines and I've been to many Vietnamese restaurants. Dear Saigon, in Scarborough, stands out as one of my favourites. Their pho has a great depth of flavour, and everything I've had has tasted great. On this visit, we had the following: * Betel Leaf Wrapped Ribeye * Mango Salad with Crispy Soft Shell Crab * Beef Knuckle Bone in Pho Broth * Grilled Pork & Chicken with Spring Roll Vermicelli * Mango Dragonfruit Refresher * Taro Biscoff We started with the Betel Leaf Wrapped Ribeye and Mango Salad with Crispy Soft Shell Crab. Both were excellent, with good portions and great flavours. Our main courses were the Beef Knuckle Bone in Pho Broth and the Grilled Pork & Chicken with Spring Roll Vermicelli. The beef knuckle was huge and a bit awkward to eat, but very tasty. We had two very good beverages - Mango Dragonfruit Refresher and Taro Biscoff. Refreshing!
Another Vietnamese restaurant that serves the same classic menu of grilled lemon grass pork chops and beef phos. Interior looks very clean ample lighting nice decor that gives you a warm easy feeling. Service is good considering the place is not packed compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. Food presentation is very good but I cannot put my finger on that it lacks something. Doesn't have the wow factor that brings out the flavor but it's still good, I think it's on the lighter side which is not bad. Something different from the other Vietnamese restaurants. Definitely would go back there again to reset my taste buds something different.
It was my first time coming here and it won't be my last! I'm so upset with myself for not giving this place a try earlier. The food is great. I love the drink selection and the customer service rep that we had was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in any neighborhood that has it. There's not much of an ambiance I would say, but it's a very minimalistic Vibe. Very simple nobody's over chatty. You'll have a great time
Cute location. The tables are pretty close together but the food is good. 1) We enjoyed the mango salad (the fresh herbs made it spot on) while we didn't think the soft shell crab was necessary. 9:10 2) The wings were hot and crispy. Nothing special with the flavor but a great standard set of wings 8.5/10 3) The spring rolls were robust and meaty. 9/10 4) We also got the Tom yum chicken pho. Delicious broth. Definitely would have liked the shrimp but they were sold out. 9/10 We will definitely come back to try their rice and vermicelli dishes. They looked great!
Had dinner with my daughters and aunts here. Saw a lot of IG reels on this place and wanted to try it out. I love Vietnamese restaurants but more on a lower scale where I'm not paying an arm and a leg for this type of cuisine when you can get super authentic Vietnamese food for a low price. I took off one star for the service. I wanted to see what the hype was all about. The ambiance was nice and modern. The service was a bit slow. Everyone working in there was in a conversation with each other. We had to go up a few times to the front to ask for things since they never came around. The food was great! It was priced on the high side of this type of cuisine however the food selection was very unique and flavourful. It was a great experience and the food was delicious.
For months, I have heard nothing but good things about Dear Saigon. This eatery opened up recently on the northwest corner of Midland and McNicoll. It takes over from where Yu Garden was. The turnover of businesses in this plaza is disturbing. I loved Yu Garden. Next to it was OneZo Tapioca. On my Uber Eats app, I ordered the following items: - Fresh coconut juice (BOGO) - Vermicelli grilled chicken with a spring roll The app let me know that my food would take fifteen minutes. It was enough time for me to get here from the Toronto-Scarborough border. I never have had any problems finding parking in this plaza. I backed into a spot and walked over. I will say that the interior is much nicer than when it was Yu Garden. I loved the lighting and how cozy it felt when I walked in. I walked up to the counter and spoke with a nice woman. I indicated that I had an Uber Eats order and said my name. My food was ready. She handed me my order in a bag. I thanked her and left, snapping a few photos of the dining area. This eatery is roughly a five-minute drive from my home. I got home and was eager to chow down. The fresh coconut juice was carefully placed in a tray. No spills. Yay! I loved the thin slices of young coconut. They were awesome and yummy. The juice was naturally sweet. It was so refreshing and delightful to enjoy on a hot summer day. Dear Saigon is known for its premium ingredients. My vermicelli grilled chicken with a spring roll was $22.49 before taxes. If you looked at that price, you'd say that it was an expensive meal. However, when you look at what you get, the price is right. Let's start with the spring roll. It was packed with veggies and vermicelli. The exterior was super crispy. It was delightful to devour and enjoy. The vermicelli with grilled chicken was amazing. This place was generous with the chicken, which was sliced thick, grilled nicely, and had a lot of flavour. I loved the fresh julienne veggies. The vermicelli was done perfectly. Chopped peanuts and sauce came in separate small containers. They were fresh and yummy mixed in with everything. I was stuffed. This dish was huge. My stomach was content. I had a wonderful experience getting takeout from this eatery. I look forward to getting more food from this place. (348)
This is an excellent Vietnamese place in north Scarborough. The dishes were well made and nicely presented. You can find some very flavourful food here. The SP5 Bò Tái Chanh (Ribeye Beef Carpaccio) and the A9 Bánh Khot (Mini Savoury Pancakes w/ Tiger Shrimp) were special dishes. Seriously recommended. The highlight was the P9 Dear Saigon Pho (Back Rib Bone & Rare Beef). Great presentation with good quality meat. The hot stone bowl came with a back rib. Meaty and tender. Beautifully done. We enjoyed the pho noodles together with the sliced beef, bit by bit, in the hot stone pot. It retained heat very well throughout the meal. Great experience! Nice decor. Good servers. Interesting place. Truthfully recommended for its unique taste.
October 1, 2024 - treated my sister and my youngest niece to dinner. My sister has never had Vietnamese food like this. R4 - Rice with lemongrass beef (Com Bo Sa) V5- Vermicelli with grilled pork, grilled shrimp, spring roll (Bun thít nuong, Tom, cha gio) P2 - Pho with brisket (Pho D4 - Strawberry Seasonal Smoothie D8 - Fresh Coconut Juice SD8 - Dear Saigon Green Milk Tea My sister loved my dish, she nearly ate most of it! Lol. She wasn't a fan of the lemon grass, I liked it. Definitely going back with the rest of the fam.
Dear Saigon's most photographed item is the Dear Saigon pho ($22.99). The restaurant knows how to draw in the camera: a large tower displaying the dishes' ingredients, a sizzling stone bowl, and a hulking beef bone that's protrudes in its full glory. I had my doubts on ordering it, but then felt obligated to see if it really is worth the extra six dollars. Firstly, the tower: they need to make it more structurally sound. To get the individual layers out, you'll need to hold onto the wobbly light-as-air tower or otherwise risk having it topple over. Ultimately, it's a bit kitschy with the only benefits being it takes up less table space and does allow diners to gradually add the raw beef slices to control its doneness. In terms of the stone bowl, while it arrives rapidly boiling, this starts to lose steam in under 30 seconds. Add in the noodles and half of the bean sprouts and the soup sits as still as a pond on a non-windy day. In fact, I was nervous whether it'd still be hot enough to cook the beef slices, so I jammed them all in at the start. Luckily, the remaining warmth was enough to gradually cook them through, and the beef did stay tender longer, which was a nice touch. Moreover, the broth stayed hot until the end. Dear Saigon's soup was just salty enough and was hearty but still fresh. While the noodles started off as a sticky clump, they quickly loosened in the soup and resisted getting soggy. Point goes to the stone bowl. Lastly, the beef bone. Perhaps the best distinguishing feature as it's an ingredient not offered with the other pho. For me, this alone was worth the additional $6. Since it arrives in the soup without any sauce, I worried it'd be tasteless. For me, it was flavourful enough solo, but if you need tje extra oomph there's hoisin and hot sauce available. Meaty and tender, I ended up sharing the beef bone and was still stuffed. If you're hungry, order the Dear Saigon pho. If the beef rib doesn't do it for you, the house special pho ($18.99) was satisfying. While not overly exciting, it contains the requisite favourites - rare beef, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef balls - with plenty of noodles, herbs, and bean sprouts. The broth wasn't as beefy but still had a comforting quality. I sense some diners may find it bland, but I found it satisfying and liked that it wasn't oily. Dear Saigon's appetizers were also decent. The chicken wings ($13.50) are covered in a honey glaze that's best eaten hot while it's still runny. Very crispy with just a touch of heat and savouriness, it reminds me of a milder honey garlic deep-fried wing. Wash your hands as the deep-fried spring rolls ($8.99) are extremely difficult to pick-up with chopsticks - even my mom was stumped. Utensil challenge aside, they're uber crispy, and I enjoyed the combination of vegetables, beans, taro, and little bits of shrimp.
This is the new location in Scarborough over by McNicoll and Midland. There is ample parking. The restaurant is clean with lots of natural light. We ordered the bone marrow noodle soup that comes with rib eye beef tower and my little one and I shared the noodle soup with rare beef and brisket. The meat was super tender and the broth was flavourful & hot. I didn't like they squished all of the customers into one side of restaurant which made it feel cramped. Some customers who came in after us wanted to sit on the other side of the restaurant and the servers were reluctant. They eventually gave in and the customers sat where they wanted. The servers aren't very friendly and there is a lack of vibe in the restaurant. It was ok overall.
- A8. Mango Salad with Soft Shell Crab: - A+ for the Mango Salad. I wish that is available as a side dish with other entrees. - The soft shell crab is average. - A9. Banh Khot - A+ for the pancakes. Very special taste. - The shrimps are fresh and tasty. V3. Lemongrass Beef with Spring Roll - A+: This was a surprise...big portion for the price. Adding the Mango Salad to this dish made it taste even better. Polite staff. Clean restroom.
3.5 stars When we arrived, the restaurant had opened for the day not too long ago, so it was still pretty empty. Service (by the one server) at the beginning was really attentive, but once the restaurant started filling up for lunch, the wait time for service became extended. We ordered P9 Dear Saigon Pho and A6 Chicken Wings. The pho comes with a tower of rare beef, noodles, and bean sprouts and a stone bowl with the broth and back rib bone. We were advised to cut the noodles, put them in our individual bowls, and then get broth from the stone bowl instead of putting the noodles into the stone bowl since that would cause the broth to overflow. In comparison to another Vietnamese restaurant in the area, this portion of meat is much less, and the broth is not boiling when brought to the table. The server brought us another bowl of soup to supplement ours. The chicken wings come in five pieces and were deliciously sticky and fried perfectly. In hindsight, we should've ordered the Vietnamese coffee earlier since waiting for it to finish dripping takes some time.
Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambience 3/5 Atmosphere of a family restaurant. Attended dinner on a statutory holiday Monday at 6:30pm and there were several tables open and we were quickly seated. I was hoping we'd be seated at a setting for four so that we would be more comfortable. There were several tables open on the left of the entrance while the tables on the right of the entrance was already heavily seated. We were brought to a table for two in the heavily seated section. We have eaten at several Vietnamese restaurants and usually a setting for four has been the standard. We ordered the special of the day, the Rice Plate with Grilled Pork and Chicken $14.50; Dear Saigon Pho and the Back Rib Bone and Rare Beef $22.99 and deep fried Spring Rolls (2 pcs) $8.99. The servers were smiling and approachable. Each time we needed service I was able to get a server's attention. There were a few minor things that I rated a three for service. I had to ask for second pair of chopsticks and again had to ask for a second spoon when we discovered there was only one set in the cutlery box on the table. At no time did a server check in with us but this may be the norm for a family style Asian restaurant. The table was so small for the food we ordered, we had to keep lifting a dish to move around another dish in order to eat. They had asked if we were sharing which we confirmed we were sharing. See my photo, there was no space for our bowls. As each plate was emptied we asked the server to pick up the plate. When the table beside us vacated, the server/s did not offer to add that table to increase the space on our table which would have been a nice touch. The Miss Saigon Pho was hot, the flavour was subtle, and did not have the depth of flavour that I have enjoyed at other Pho restaurants. It had one beef rib. I saw in other Yelpers reviews from 4 months ago, the dish came with two Ribs. The plate of the day had no surprises. The peanuts to sprinkle was already very finely chopped and thus did not 'add' to the dish. The chicken was tender and the pork was a bit chewy in some pieces. Overall the plate was average. The restaurant is in a plaza beside several eateries so parking is busy in this area. There were several free parking spots available further away from the restaurants.
There's been a lot of great new Vietnamese restaurants/pho places opening in Scarborough recently, and Dear Saigon is no exception! The interior is minimalist, modern, and nicely decorated giving a very peaceful ambiance. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I believe they're in soft opening mode so currently there's both an official menu and a "secret" menu. We got the house special pho, shrimp satay pho, Vietnamese coffee, and banh knot (mini-crispy shrimp pancakes) as an appetizer. All of these dishes were tasty with high quality fresh ingredients and decent portions. Prices are in line with other high-end pho places in the area. All in all a great experience and will definitely be coming back to try their other menu items. read more
3 years ago
Dear Saigon , when I saw the nice decorations outside I knew this was a good restaurant. First thing I noticed is their their serving pots and presentation of the food was quite elevated :o ... literally! Also The brass teapots were really good looking and traditional. When I say elevated I mean whole 3 floors of ingredients . They had bean sprouts , pho noodles and the meat on the bottom, it was like a high tea but for pho. Interestingly enough , we initially ordered from the menu for bun Bo hue , but then I saw the other tables but they were ordering their pho towers . They had these pho towers and I instantly got jealous. I had to call my waitress down and I said I want to change my order from bun Bo hue to pho tower ASAP!! And the waiter took our request seriously , and ran back inside of the kitchen as fast as he can. They just ran back into the kitchen and we didn't hear back , yeah, and then five suspenseful minutes later we were greeted by one of these pho towers ourselves. Did I explain it's like high tea but for pho. And then we had our banh xeo tacos. It was really good, the meats and veggies were really fresh . Although if u order it you have to eat it fast to make sure the banh xeo is nice and crispy at the bottom . Here's where I think a restaurant deserves 6 out of 5 stars. The fish sauce was good, 9 fish out of 10. Banh xeo tacos are recommended to try! Really cool and novel ! read more
3 years ago
Finally got to try Dear Saigon! Unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. We ordered the Banh Khot to share, and we both had the Satay Pho with Rare Beef and Beef Balls. Sadly, the Banh Khot was a bit bland. It came with some fish sauce and mint leaves, which did not add anything to the flavour. The satay pho was OK, but not super special. The service was decent, as the servers were prompt in clearing our dishes away. The ambiance and decor was definitely the highlight - it is very modern looking and spacious indoors. However, for the price, you could find better Vietnamese options elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
Pretty good Vietnamese restaurant. Restaurant was spacious. Food tasted pretty good. I personally really enjoyed the betel leaf wrapped ribeye. Their daily specials are also a good deal. Service was also good. read more
Tried out this relatively new restaurant near Midland and McNicoll. Nicely designed space. Food was good, wide variety of options including the staples. We ordered the Dear Saigon Platter to try a bunch of items. Overall enjoyed the meal. read more
3 years ago
The food was delicious with piping hot soup base for the pho. Beef carpaccio was done well with all the fresh flavours complimenting the dish. The workers had a positive attitude even during peak dinner hours. The ambiance was bustling but nice interior. read more
I came here on a Friday night with a friend and it was pretty busy. There were still some tables available so we got seated right away. The menu has the regular stuff that you would expect in a Vietnamese restaurant, but also some unique and fusion items I haven't really seen anywhere else. We decided to get the betel leaf wrapped rib eye, pho with rare beef, and grilled chicken with vermicelli (this was the special for Friday). The pho came relatively quickly, but it seemed that they forgot the other items. A server came to check on us and went back to the kitchen to check on our orders and they came out not long after. We really liked the betel leaf wraps. The meat was nice, tender and juicy, and complemented the flavors of the greens and the fish sauce well. The broth of the pho was good and flavourful, noodles a bit on the al dente side, and it was a large portion size. The grilled chicken with vermicelli was also really good and very large, so I felt that it was especially worth it for the price. I would come back to try the other stuff read more
3 years ago
1. Food & Ambiance: As a Viet, I'm pleasantly impressed by the modern/elevated look and feel of the place. We got the brisket pho and the grilled pork and spring rolls vermicelli. Both were good. But the highlight of the meal was definitely the spring rolls. They're wrapped with rice paper, which I personally is the way to go. The spring rolls were fried to perfection, the wrappers are crispy and the fillings delivered a nice balance of textures and flavours. 2. Service Our server was friendly. When we informed him about my partner's intolerance to gluten, he took the time to explain the menu and provide recommendations on gluten-free items. When asked if we can omit certain things, we were accommodated as well. Highly recommend this place if you're trying out Vietnamese food for the first time! read more
2 years ago
I went mainly for their summer drinks. I love everything pandan flavour, so I was so excited to try the Pandan Cloud! It's a mix of coconut juice & pandan cold foam. It was very refreshing & just the perfect amount of sweetness. They should def make this drink permanent to the menu cause I would get it all year round. read more
2 years ago
Good vibes, beautiful decor, welcoming staff, and delicious food! We ordered the carpaccio, the house special pho, and the bun bo hu! read more
2 years ago
Ambience is nice, very well decorated restaurant but the food was mediocre especially for the price. 2 spring rolls for $9+tax and tip isn't cheap although the plating was nice. Bun Bo Hue and Pho was mid especially for $17-19. Service was good, but wouldn't come back. read more
2 years ago
Great service, nice atmosphere and great food. My favorite was the chicken wings. The best chicken wings I have ever tasted. read more
Returned to try this restaurant with a group and made reservations way in advance, but when we arrived, they weren't entirely ready for us and sat eight of us at three tables with two people on the ends. They were sold out of a bunch of items, which was unfortunate for a 5:30 pm reservation. Their pho broth was slightly different this time. It had a more msg like taste, unsure what was done differently. Their ribeye beef carpaccio was good. Their mango salad with sauce on the side, this time, was good. Unfortunately they increased their prices again. read more
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I liked it. Kind of limited menu options especially for soup noodle variety but what they have is decent. Will still return when I want simple tasty meal. I do enjoy the Pad Thai as they made it not very sweet read more
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3 years ago
Tried this place yesterday and I really liked it. Their Tom Yum soup taste very authentic and portion is big. Service was quick, we just walked-in and their were like 10 people ahead of us but we only waited 10mins. It's a small restaurant but nicely decorated and all the dishes are crafted nicely. read more
3 years ago
Randomly discovered this gem that just soft launched two weeks ago. Very nice decor and clean place inside. Our waiter was Daniel, he was very knowledgeable and customer focused on making sure everything was perfect. He was very friendly taking the time to explain and answer our questions about the menu items. We actually chatted to him for a while and it's clear the chef and staff are passionate about the food and experience here. He was also really interested in feedback we had so they can continue to make improvements. Portions size, ingredients, and quality are top notch! We had the Bún bò Huế tower and the satay beef pho. It was superb! Never had Bún bò Huế before and it was a pleasant surprise. You can really taste the fresh aromas and balance of flavours in the food. Not like other places that just dump loads of MSG into their broths. Definatley coming back for their grand opening! This place is going to be our new go to spot for Vietnamese for sure. read more
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Love their food with strong flavours versus other places. Their iced Vietnamese coffee is a must have during a warm weather. Didn't have to wait long for our order which was fast. read more
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