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)

Came here twice during my Toronto trip last month - and both times were overall solid experiences…read more Place was very clean and bright, however I find the tables a little tight, especially when you have large winter jackets to deal with. Service was relatively fast despite it being very busy. Team was friendly and knowledgeable. However, the second time i was there, my bun bo hue toke way longer to arrive, the table was halfway done there meals when my bowl finally arrived. A little bit of communication would have been nice, just got the "it's coming" the two times I asked about where it was, no timeline or anything. Spring rolls were kind of bland, no real flavour - however the crunchiness hits the spot. Bun bo hue when it arrives is truly amazing! The perfect amount of spice - makes you sweat a bit without killing you - you can still taste everything you're eating! I do prefer Toronto's Pho Anh Vu over the Vancouver location, somehow the Bun Bo Hue doesn't hit the same over here.

We were craving pho and came based on great reviews…read more We were so happy we tried this place! I was recommended the tom yum soup and it was very good. I will say that the server was so kind and when she heard we were watching our salt intake, she offered to make our broth less salty. They were still tasty but less salty. We were so pleased! The beef pho has a good portion of meat and there was lots of seafood in the tom yum soup. The large spring rolls had many rolls! Fresh and delicious! I'd come again for sure as not many places have a good tom yum soup

It was my family's first time trying Taste of Vietnam and learning about this restaurant which had…read morebeen open for over a year or so. We walked in and were greeted by a friendly few staff members who showed us to our table. The decor inside was modern, it was clean and the ambiance was great. As soon as we sat down we were brought hot drinks of our choice to warm us up. It took a while before we settled on our meal choices after much discussion. We have some vegetarians and some non-vegetarians in our family so it was nice to see that vegetarians could be accommodated here. All of the meals turned out to be very tasty from our appetizers to our mains. Spring Rolls** were crispy, tasty and served with a sweet-spicy sauce. These were the outstanding showstoppers of the entire meal or at least a few of us agreed that they were our favourite choice. Vegetarian Cold Rolls (small) were crunchy, refreshing and served with a peanut sauce with roasted peanuts on top. I was told that my homemade version of vegetarian cold rolls was even better than the restaurant version since I include more tofu but this restaurant version came in a close second place. Stir-fried Vegetables with Tofu and Steamed Rice was very super flavourful, as was the veggie soup broth. The main vegetarian dish had a bit of kick to it, lots of black pepper, and a tangy spicy taste which was almost too spicy for one family member's simple palate. Nothing a bowl full of rice couldn't fix. What would make it a 5 star rating would be if they had included a bit more tofu, otherwise it was a very good dish. Grilled Pork Chop with Rice was wonderfully delicious. The veggies made the dish eye catching. The flavour packed broth was delightful. It was served with a drizzle of oil of green onions which when combined with freshly steamed rice make the perfect trifecta. Stir-Fry Rice Noodles with Seafood (which had squid, fish balls, shrimp and possibly scallops) was very well received by one hungry man. He didn't mind that the vegetarians had more veggies on their plates than him. Stir-Fry Rice Noodles* with Vegetables had a great colourful presentation and tasted very good, according to another. Once again their only other comment about the dish was that they wished there was more tofu in it. What would make it a 5 star rating would be if they had included a bit more tofu, otherwise it was also a good dish. The staff were more than accommodating to the requests of grandparents who needed to relocate tables to stay warm during this cold winter season. My family very much appreciated our visit to this restaurant. Fantastic hospitality. Great service and friendly personable staff.

Came here just to try the banh mi, so I bought one of each flavour. The baguettes are on the…read moreskinnier side, and they were all toasted which made it crispy on outside and soft on inside. The cold cut one had an interesting butter flavour. My favourite might have been the pork. I personally thought the meats were a bit on the salty side and might have liked it more with toned down seasoning. But I'm also the type who doesn't really add salt to things. The spicy option is to add a bunch of red chilies. I asked for it on the side which turned out to be a good decision. If you happen to eat the seeds or something it can be REALLY spicy. Service wise, I was helped by an older Asian gentleman who was very nice. In terms of the bahn mi, I loved that it was toasted, but in the end I think I have had better bahn mi elsewhere in the City. Still a good option though if you are in the area.

A small local takeout spot with very authentic flavors. I had the Banh Mi sandwich, which was…read morenicely toasted and filled with a wonderful mix of meat, vegetables, and heat. A great snack to share or a quick meal. The shop is a little rundown, with only some small stools and mini tables, so I would just take out.

Tucked into an unassuming stretch of industrial Mississauga, Pho Ngoc Yen has spent years quietly…read morebuilding a devoted following, and rightfully so. The menu unfurls with impressive breadth, moving well beyond expected pho into simmered specialties that reward the adventurous diner. Service throughout was attentive and unhurried, the sort of hospitality that turns newcomers into regulars. What lingers most is the room itself. Disco lighting fixtures and a tucked away stage lend the space an unexpected theatricality, as though it were built for celebration rather than mere sustenance. Despite the family's expansion into a sleeker downtown outpost, this original location retains a lived in charm no polished interior could replicate. The broth carries real depth and fragrance, the noodles handled with care, and the accompanying plates, from crisp spring rolls to grilled specialties, arrive with the consistency that keeps a neighborhood loyal for decades. If there is a critique to offer, it is only that the restaurant's understated exterior undersells the warmth and quality found within. This is Vietnamese cooking presented without pretense: generous, comforting, and utterly sincere. Pho Ngoc Yen earns its reputation through steady, quiet excellence, and it remains a destination worth returning to again and again.

Still as outstanding as we remember! This restaurant is the epitome of elevated Vietnamese dining…read more He had the spicy BBH, I had a new menu item - a spicy fish and fish cake soup with dill, fresh tomatoes, fresh Vietnamese vegetables. We dined outside as the restaurant was full - they set up tables outside on a perfect weather day and it was a delightful dining experience from beginning to end. A great (belated) birthday lunch! Service is CONSIDERATE and EFFICIENT!

Went to Pho Anh Vu, which I believe is the original location. We ordered the pho and the grilled…read morepork vermicelli. The pho was really good, but the grilled pork was the standout for me -- it had that authentic smoky charcoal flavor that made it taste amazing. The meat was flavorful, slightly crispy on the edges, and cooked perfectly. Service was pretty average, but honestly that's kind of expected at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. The food came out quickly and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Overall, I'd definitely come back again for the grilled pork alone.

First time at Pho Anh Vu Steeles and Dufferin location. We passed by this place a few times and the…read morebrightly coloured floral decor outside certainly attracted us in for a visit. We ordered their most popular beef rib pho. In terms of meat, I don't know if we got the scraps, but we had a huge additional bowl with a bone of tendon. I love tendon. While the meat on the ribs are a bit more skimp than other places I've had maybe because it's whatever they have left. But I didn't mind since they added ample amount of tendon! You either love it or hate it, but I love tendon and we ordered this specifically because they mentioned they will add a bone of tendon. Not sure if it's in all bowls or just what they had left. It was certainly worth the money with the offer. While we picked and cut away all the tender tendon pieces, there are some connective tendon pieces that are still bit stiff, I mean I try to pressure cook it bit more later along with my ingredients when I got home to get the adjoining tendons between the bones and made another collagen rich soup / broth. We also ordered a broken rice dish with chicken and it was good too. We had a lot of leftovers and the next day the soup broth did thicken up indicating a good amount of bone broth. Overall service was great and they even had the FIFA game playing on the screen. Definitely a spot we'll add to our rotation.

A family run spot that is fast and efficient. Happy to have found a pho place we like that is…read moresimple, reasonably priced and delicious. Will be coming here again the next time the pho craving hits. The menu is small but has everything you could want. We got the lemongrass pork fresh rolls and the large pho to share. They seem to anticipate you needs before you ask, as the fresh rolls came with TWO plates of their amazing peanut sauce and sharing bowls appeared with the large pho. Food was amazing, service was good and everything is nice and clean.

One of the best casual Vietnamese foods we had in a very long time. The lady working there was so…read moresweet and accommodating. We ordered the grilled beef and spring rolls on rice, grilled beef and grilled pork banh mi, the beef bone soup broth. Everything was DELICIOUS!! So tasty and flavorful, very good quality ingredients. My son ate half my meal but gives us an excuse to return very soon and order more next time. .

This was our go-to viet place. I LOVE the specials here. Everything tastes so good and there's a…read morefew spots for you to enjoy your meal in house. It's primarily a take out location though, so just know that there's like...6 or 8 window seats across a bar. I love any of their soupy noodles. It's always fresh, hot and flavourful. Service is fantastic and quick too! Parking is a bit limited but I usually find a spot - or people come and go quickly.

Same someone posted about their crab noodle soup and I had to come and try it. Didn't realize this…read morelocation is like a take out spot like. It only has bar stools, that can probably seat like 8 people. Everything was pretty much self serve. There's one time use utensils on the side and you just retrieve what you need. The crab noodle soup was disappointing. It has so little toppings and noodles. It felt like my bowl was mostly broth. The taste is also much more on the sweeter side. So it left a stevia after taste to me.

Absolutely delicious Viet food. This spot may not get mainstream hype but it certainly has a loyal…read morefollowing with a steady stream of customers. But even during prime time dinner, we'll always be able to get seats. The best bang for the buck has to be their ribs pho! For $22~, it can easily feed two! We felt bad to just order a dish to share between us two so we ordered another dishe and take out the rest. However, we did notice a nearby table did exactly that and I guess the staff didn't mind at all. If you scroll and look at my recent photos of the rib pho dish, they've chopped the rib up into smaller pieces so it's easier to eat and they also provide scissors so you can cut through the meat and take out. We couldn't finish it so we packed it home and air fry the ribs for more texture. We especially like the clear vermicelli from their egg and clear noodle section. The broth is more elevated from the standard pho, with more herbs. Definitely recommend #216 we ordered with chicken clear noodles (scroll right to see the most recent video).

Good food with decent portion and prices. Chicken rice leans on the more bland side and the fish…read moresauce lacks tartness but passable. Quick service. Lots of seats, one of those old school vietnamese spots where 99% patrons are vietnamese too.