I always see this place but never try it. I took my parents here for lunch, and it was decent. The…read morepho was great. My dad and I ordered the same one, house pho, while my mom got the bún bò Huế. She loved it and said it tasted very good. I wasn't able to take a photo of her food. I also ordered a drink, whipped Milo iced coffee. It wasn't as great as it didn't taste like coffee. Overall, everything was decent and I wouldn't mind coming back again. The atmosphere was good, can talk amongst each other.

Something changed when they updated their menu here…read more The pho portions feel smaller with less meat. The brisket was notably chewy, probably the chewiest brisket I've had in pho in my life. The flavour of everything (broth, meat, vermicelli dishes, spring rolls) is really bland and simple now. They also don't serve bean sprouts with the pho anymore or maybe the girl forgot? The spring rolls are especially greasy. So much that all I tasted was oil. Not great. Dear Saigon is definitely aesthetics first now with unique drinks. Probably the only reason to come now. Either way I don't think I'll return anymore, there's too much competition in the area and prefer pho hue across the street. The food is below average, especially since the average is so high in the area.

The lunch special is just 10% off some large noodle bowls so it costs more than standard size. It's…read morenot a good deal if you're not hungry or willing to pack leftovers. Large original Laksa was truly huge (the menu calls the beef version the authentic Malaysia version but it's the other way round). It used pho noodles not round rice noodles. The soup was pretty rich & decently umami with dried shrimp flavour. Fried tofu puffs were decent, fish cake & fish balls were tasty & springy. It was garnished with cilantro but no Laksa leaf (Vietnamese mint) as well as some crunchy bean sprouts (not in description). Fried wantons were fresh & crispy. The interior was bouncy & was a bit bland on its own but was highly elevated by the fish sauce. The pickles were fresh, moist, crisp & tasty & finely cut for a good mouth feel. The fish sauce dipping sauce was excellent.  Hu Tieu Nam Vang dry noodles were pretty tasty. The noodles just had beansprouts, peanuts & lettuce & were tossed in slightly sweet, soy based sauce. The soup was tasty with a lot of garlic chives & green onion. Fishballs were springy & there were pork slices, shrimp, minced pork & lettuce. The squid was tough.  Crab noodles had sweet & seafoody soup. It had crab balls, tofu puffs & springy Vietnamese spam, which were all tasty. Blood tofu was decent. Soft shell crab was good: not oily, crispy & not too wet inside.

Bun Rieu hunting resumed! Among all the bun rieus that I have tried, this one was the best so far!…read more The soft shell crab was huge! It was very meaty & juicy, and shell was thinly & crisply fried.... as biting in, the juice splashed out. Soaked in the soup to mix the juice into the broth - heaven! The soup was well rounded, full of Crab flavor. The salt/sweet/sour/spice balance was on point. Essential ingredients like Crab meat ball, black pepper sausage, and blood pudding were all fresh. Satisfying, highly recommend! My hubby got combo set (Pho Tai, Nam & Goi Cuon Tom/fresh spring rolls) for $19. As usual, he asked his rare beef on the side so he can "cook" in the soup for his preferred done-ness. The arrived rare beef looked very fresh. Soup had a hint of natural sweetness from vegetable, and had depth. Very good!!!! I liked shredded mango in the fresh spring rolls :) Will have to come back!!!!

Delicious lunch! Serving good to share for two. Had a che dessert to finish the meal - not too…read moresweet but satisfy the sweet craving

Tips: - This place takes debit and cash only…read more - The hot tea is scorching hot. A couple of Wednesdays ago, after work, I had an early dinner at this Pho Anh Vu on Highway 7 in Vaughan, between Keele and Jane streets. I have passed by this eatery a number of times since it opened. It was time to check it out. This location used to be Veg Italiano. There used to be a pho place a few doors down. It is now a Turkish eatery. This small plaza does have some turnover. However, the Turkish place and this eatery have been here for at least a couple of years. I hope they remain. I got here at around 3:30 pm. I had no problem finding a parking spot. I backed into a vacant one and walked in. I was immediately greeted by a male staffer. I got to sit wherever I wanted. I chose a booth by the window. I got menus to peruse. There were two other tables with customers. It was nice. Hot tea came to me with two cups. The hot tea was exceptionally piping hot. I used both cups to pour tea into them and let them cool. I was ready to order. It took a long time to get a server to come over. The woman at the counter noticed that I was ready and flagged the male server to take my order. I got these items: - Soda lemonade - Grilled chicken on vermicelli with spring rolls My soda lemonade came first. It was fizzy, cold, and refreshing. I loved it so much. I would get it again in a heartbeat. It also helped me down my food as I waited for my hot tea to cool down. When my tea was finally at a temperature that wouldn't scorch my tongue, it was fragrant and yummy. I loved the grilled chicken. It was flavourful and grilled to perfection. The vermicelli was generous and yummy. The spring rolls were stuffed and crispy. This dish came with dipping sauce that I ended up pouring on everything. I feel that I needed more of it. I paid at the counter with a debit card. I tapped and was good. This eatery got busy after 4 pm. My guess is that everyone came to watch the Canada-Switzerland FIFA game. It got tense in the place. Eventually, Canada lost this game. I used the washroom before I left. It was beautiful and clean. It's a decent location that serves good food. The tea was too hot. Service started off slow, but was a lot better once my order was place. I'd love to return to try more items off the menu. (280)

We decided to try la sen after a glowing recommendation from a colleague. Located on the ground…read morefloor of a parking garage, you can get validated parking if you eat at a restaurant nearby. La Sen has a beautiful interior and decent amount of seating for its smallish space. Service was good - things came quickly and they seem to have quite a few unique items on the menu. Beef salad - really refreshing and flavorful salad. Had a bit of spicy kick on the beef which was really nice with the other fresh vegetables. Wine braised pho hotpot - I really enjoyed this hotpot - even more so than their typical pho. You can get unlimited soup refills too which is great. Broth is light yet flavorful. Pho - decided to try their "regular " pho which has a bit more herbal notes than their hotpot. It's not bad but I could see some of the herbal/spice undertones being off putting to some. Stret style platter - lots of good, great variety, very fresh. Loved this dish - getting to make your own customized roll is worth it. Durian crema coffee - an interesting that I've never seen. It's line a typical coffe but a large and thick layer of durian foam layer on top of the coffee. Price: A bit higher than other pho places but well worth trying

They validate parking but the parking entrance/exit was on the other side of the building. It was…read moremiserable trying to find our way to the restaurant in sub zero temperature. Better to just park on the street after 6pm. Had their pho, bun bo hue, stewed beef noodle soup. Portions were generous and flavors were pretty authentic and tasty. A giant bowl of noodle soup really hit the spot in Canadian cold. Esthetically pleasing and very clean. Would def return when we visit Toronto again.

Just an update as they have expanded their property. The…read morespace is double the size and so airy and bright. Washrooms are beautiful and spotlessly clean. Food is as good as always and the menu has doubled as well. Highly recommend as always!

Good food and a massive selection. Tried to call in an order for pickup and it was so loud that…read morethe lady just said to come in and order. That added about 20 minutes to my time.

This place is always packed and busy, and after finally trying it, I understand why. We came for…read moredinner on a Sunday night and luckily didn't have to wait too long for a table. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and service was quick and efficient throughout the meal. One thing I liked is that the pho only comes in one size, which is basically equivalent to a large bowl at most other spots. The broth was so good that I barely needed to add anything besides bean sprouts, basil, and a squeeze of lime. It was light, clean, and incredibly comforting. There was a generous amount of meat, especially beef tendon, and the portion overall was huge. It's rare for me to struggle to finish a bowl of pho, but this one had me tapping out near the end. Definitely understand why this spot is such a Scarborough favorite.

This was my second time visiting. I went at 3:00 and didn't have to line up, which was much better…read more The food portions are huge--would it be possible to have smaller portions at a slightly lower price? A special mention goes to their 海訪蟹肉春卷 BUN NEM CUA BE, they're generously filled, with large pieces of shrimp and fresh crab meat . The service was also excellent and warm atmosphere. The only downside was the Vietnamese coffee--it was so watery and tasteless. Still, compared to last time, I added a bit to my rating. Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars.

Tip: Cash and debit cards only…read more On my last day of vacation, I took my time heading back to Markham from Oakville. I needed something to eat. It was my second meal of the day at nearly 5 pm, as I started my day late. I had been meaning to visit this Linh Anh restaurant that is across from CF Markville Mall. I decided to grab some grub here before heading home. There was lots of parking when I got here. I backed into a spot and walked in. A male staffer was heading into the eatery when I was. It was cool, as he held the doors open (there are two sets) and then sat me down at a table near the front counter. Double Lucky Seafood Cuisine was in this spot before Linh Anh took it over. Not so lucky or doubly lucky for that former restaurant! The interior is stunning! I'd come here just to relax under trees with pink flowers and admire the old turntable. I got a couple of laminated menus. I also got a piece of paper with my table number written on it. The idea is that you write down your order on the piece of paper. I got these items: - Squeezed lime drink with ice - Grilled chicken vermicelli with a spring roll A pitcher of cold tea and a cup arrived. I was happy that it was chilled tea. It was such a hot day that drinking hot tea wouldn't have made me a happy camper. My squeezed lime drink with ice was brought to my table. I loved it so much. The lime was slightly tart and it had lime bits in it. It was icy cold, which I appreciated. It was excellent. I'd order it again. My grilled chicken vermicelli with a spring roll came out next. Thank goodness I didn't order any appetizers because this bowl of deliciousness was massive! I had my crispy spring roll first, which was packed with shrimp, pork, and veggies. I dipped it in the sauce. So tasty! I ended up pouring all the sauce onto everything in my bowl and mixing it up. The mixing took some time because I had to eat some of the grilled chicken to be able to mix. The chicken was flavourful, juicy, and yummy. It was a generous portion. The veggies were fresh and crispy. I got a generous amount of vermicelli, which was perfectly cooked. I loved this meal so much. I'd get it again. I paid at the counter once I was done eating. This place only accepts cash and debit cards. The man at the counter asked how I'd like to pay. I said debit card. He thanked me, which was a response that I didn't anticipate. Maybe he was expecting me to say credit card, which is normally how I tend to pay for everything. I tipped and tapped. Done! I got candy before I headed to use the washroom. The washroom stall that I used was decent. No complaints. I loved dining here. I'd return again for more good eats and drinks. (309)

Linh Anh is our go to when we're craving rich authentic pho especially for their bone marrow pho!…read moreWhen we went recently, I was a little shocked that it came with 2 pieces of bone marrow but the server confirmed that since they're smaller, they gave 2. I thought that was really nice of them. My husband and I can usually get away with just sharing the pho and rolls, which are always consistently good. The unionville location is much bigger than Scarborough so I'm glad they opened this second location. It's also always nice to look around their decor which always remind me of our Asian grandparents' house back then.

The Vietnamese pho was authentic, with a delicious broth and plenty of toppings. The environment…read morewas clean and comfortable, and the service was excellent, making it a great dining experience.

Phenomenal bowl of vermicelli, absolutely tender delicious slightly sweet meat, a menu that looks…read morelike it hasn't been changed in years in the best way, friendly efficient staff, and just an overall comforting and a good vibes environment. Thank you Pho Linh.