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    Mama's Tofu

    4.7 (34 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Vegan
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    MAMA'S TOFU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Bún riêu - rice vermicelli in a clear tomato broth with bean sprouts, imitation meats, and tofu.
    Jennifer H.

    Food: My parents enjoy the food from here, especially, the vegetarian bún riêu and the bún bò Huế. As mentioned by other patrons here, the dishes are fragrant and flavourful. I like the number of toppings included in each noodle dish. Service & atmosphere: We mainly come here for take-out. Pricing: Great value for the portion size you are getting, each noodle dish is between $7-8.

    Michelle D.

    Mama's Tofu has a variety of vegetarian and Vietnamese dishes that are super delicious and flavourful. If you don't want to get their sweet or savoury dishes, you can buy their great fried white tofu ($1/pc, $4/5pcs, $5.75/8pcs) to add to one of your own dishes! I recommend their spring rolls, tofu (both white and with mushroom), and shrimp tofu. Haven't tried the rest yet but will the next time I return!

    Mama's Pho (house special) with fresh toppings.
    Jeffrey C.

    I found this all vegan place by accident a couple of years ago, and have been coming regularly ever since. Despite the fact there are only a few tables (and of course, take out only currently with COVID-19), I fell madly in love with their house special "Mama's Pho" (the #1 on the menu). It is without a doubt one of my all time most delicious favourite meals. A huge nice and warm portion of the most delicious textured rice noodles, bathing in delicious fragrant broth, topped with crunchy white fungus, a fantastic array of tofu with sliced veggie "beef" and mouthwatering crispy "chicken" strips. And all the pho selections come with a brimming side plate of fresh crisp beansprouts, a sprig of Thai basil, culantro leaves, and a hot chilli pepper to add. Even though this meal is more than filling (and all very inexpensive), it's hard not to leave without a selection from their constantly refilled hot table including amazing sausage-like beancurd sheet rolls, to-die-for beancurd sheet bbq "cutlets", tantalizing "shrimp" the size of drumsticks in delicious red sauce, a variety of tofus, noodles, and spring rolls. My only regret is they seem to have stopped making their own absolutely delicious black chilli sauce condiment. When I first tried it, it was spicy but not "blow-your-head-off" and had a sort of smoky taste to it. It was addictive. So tasty! Unfortunately no debit cards accepted, but still highly recommended. You'll be coming back to Mama's Tofu.

    Jenny T.

    Tried the following items below. Would definitely buy them again within a month. 1. 4/5 Mock duck (tofu stuffed with mushrooms and wrapped in bean curd sheet then pan fried) accompanied with sweetened soy sauce dip 2. 4.5/5 Shrimp tofu (rolled bean curd sheets in a mild tomatoey sweet & sour sauce ($2.50 each or $4.50 for 2) 3. 5/5 chicken tofu (like Vietnamese lemongrass chicken ($2.50 each or $4.50 for 2) 4. 3.5/5 Bitter gourd stuffed with extra firm tofu in a sweet & salty sauce 5. Che chuoi - Vietnamese dessert of bananas, cassava, tapioca in various forms in a sweetened coconut milk ($2.50 each) 6. Pandan flavoured Agar agar jelly with beautiful flowers (individual portions $4.50 each)

    Dchn D.

    omg stumbled into this place while checking for vegetarian options .. i wasn't disappointed al all . the ladies were so helpful and there is a small seating area. It can get busy specially during closing time. we order bun bo hue. small plates of lemongrass tofu and sauteed tofu its was so good and so flavourful. So willing to come back to try more food. They have vietnamese desserts in small containers it seemed to be flying off their shelves.

    Vegetarian bun bo hue
    Shirley D.

    Seriously a hidden gem in North York! This place is a small Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant/takeout/counter. I walked by it a few times and didn't think much of it but always wanted to try. My boyfriend and I finally decided to take a try at it and we ordered off the menu on the wall. I ordered the bun bo hue,and he ordered the bun rieu. Both noodle dishes were spot on and you really would not think the whole dish is vegetarian. I have no clue what they use to substitute the pork and other meat but it is darn delicious. I know vegetarian mock meat, a lot of it is soy based. I wanted to ask the lady that worked there, but never got to it. Another thing about both of their noodle dishes was, I felt hungry after an hour! (It's super light food) I decided to also grab some of the banh xu xe, these green soap-like pillow looking cakes that have mung bean filling and a tapioca exterior. Think of it as a chewy, glutinous/jelly-ish like dessert. It's a little hard to explain...so just take one and try for yourself! I think it was 4 for 2 dollars...but anyways it was cheap! I highly recommend any vegetarians out there to give this place a shot. It's worth the trip. Oh and remember! As most Vietnamese restaurants are, it's cash only!

    Kerr N.

    The service is nothing but friendly which makes me always want to come back. I work in the area so coming by for lunch breaks are frequent. They offer a variety of different tofus. They are a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant while they have their already cooked meals in the front for you to order, there is also a menu where they'll freshly cook it for you to either dine in or take out. The banh gio is good. I always come by for that especially for just $2. Sadly they ran out yesterday :( I ended up getting spring rolls (4 for $1) two different types of tofu on a bed of rice and sour soup on the side! She always hooks it up, and the food is good I highly recommended mamas tofu

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    I've been going to this spot since 2018, I enjoy their pho and their selection of take-out!

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    Great vegan option so delicious we stuff our faces! I don't know how they do it! It's our new go to restaurant!

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    I go there all the time to buy some unpackaged fresh tofu and perhaps get a treat for myself some their amazing cooked items while at it.

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    Tried the tofu chicken and shrimp it was awesome!

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    Best Vegan Vietnamese in GTA. Every time I'm in the area I stop in and indulge in the huge hot table selection and dessert.

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    Cafe Landwer

    Cafe Landwer

    4.2
    (707 reviews)
    10.7 km
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    My 1st review of June is not even in my country, the US. It was a year ago today, June 1, we left…read morefor our Niagara Falls/Toronto trip. This continues the 2025 alphabet series, C is for Cafe Landwer. On Tuesday, 6/3/25, we went to St. Lawrence Market; see my B is for Buster Sea Cove. Seems like we happened to go alphabetical for lunch/brunch as the next day Wed., 6/4/25. This place had good reviews. So, we got on TTC to Osgoode station and was a very close walk. It said established in 1919, so we thought it's a good sign it's been in business over a century; although not this location specifically. Their history in the 20th century was that they started in Berlin, Germany in 1919, but they were a Jewish family who ended up immgrating to Israel in 1933, opening their store there, and expanded locations throughout Israel. Their history in Toronto & North America (including some in the US) is much more recent since opening in 2017. Unfortunately, my closest is New York City; none in Maryland or DC area. This location is in busy downtown Toronto. We sat outside on their big patio area as the weather was warm and could enjoy the view of the buildings, people, cars, etc. Server was friendly answering our questions. I ended up getting an egg benedict with salmon in a croissant. It was creative and delicious take on egg benedict. The only issue was it was messy to eat in the croissant, but I didn't care as it was so delicious. My girlfriend got a Belgian waffle with blueberries, whipped cream, etc. It was unique and very good & sweet too as I tried a bite. Overall, this was a 5-star experience with great food, service, & atmosphere.

    My wife and I were visiting Toronto and we ate here. It was a delightful food experience. The…read moreservice was "meh" but food was good which is why I gave three stars. Service: It was not great. We sat for a while and no one took attention (we were outside and they were busy but no excuse for them -- they should do better). We had folks come in and out and were somewhat nonchalant and not attentive. Food: This was the great part of the experience. - Berries and Granola with Greek Yogurt: My brother in law got this an he devoured it and said it was great. - Farmers Breakfast: My wife got this and she LOVED it. She went back to get their Halwah Latte (which she said was just OK) - Egg white Omlette Skillet: I customized my food and it was good -- for reference I've had better only because the cheese was feta and it was unclear that this was the only option as I don't love feta. Also I'm pretty sure while I asked for egg whites there was normal egg (i.e., eggs). If you order egg white make sure the server hears you. They screwed this up for me. This is why I'm giving it three stars -- I could have made a stink but didn't think it was necessary to do so. All in all -- I'd recommend this spot to folks but don't go there thinking the service will be great.

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    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

    4.4
    (3.9k reviews)
    10.5 km
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    After a busy day of sightseeing, we wanted some yummy food to take back to our hotel and eat in the…read moreroom. After looking on Yelp, we decided on Pai Northern Thai. The menu had several vegetarian/vegan options plus all other options. I ordered online and it was ready when we got there. I asked for some bowls and cutlery and got some. Everything was packed well and still warm when we got back to our room.

    Yummy Thai food with fresh ingredients…read more For two people we got the papaya salad w/dried shrimp, Khao Soi w/shrimp, and pad gra prow w/crispy pork. We ordered medium spicy for the papaya salad and it only had a slight kick. I wished the salad portion was more as it was gone pretty quickly. It comes with shrimp chips, pork rinds, and 2 small bundles of rice noodles. The dried shrimp in the salad was very chewy though, which made it a bit less enjoyable. I ended up picking them all out. We ordered spicy for the pad gra prow but it wasn't spicy at all. I think you can ask for the Thai chilis/ Thai chili fish sauce thing on the side but we decided we were fine with no spicy. Unfortunately the crispy pork was not crispy at all and was also very chewy. Overall it was still delicious! The Khao soi mightve honestly been the least favorite, but it was still good. It is on the sweeter side. The egg noodles were cooked al dente and had a nice chew. Sometimes when I get Khao soi it ends up being too heavy or creamy, but the curry for this one was thinner and easy to eat. The shrimp was the best part - super fresh and bouncy. In the end I thought the portions and quality were good. The service was also super nice, and it was impressive to see our waitress cover so many tables. The restrooms were also clean.

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    Hawker

    4.7
    (60 reviews)
    9.0 km

    Hawker is a cute little restaurant nestled in the heart of Kensington market. They serve…read moreplant-based Indian food, and the food is quite delicious. Plates are meant to be shared. We tried the mushroom, the biryani, the papadum and the gai lan, followed by a date cake. The delicate interplay of flavours is a delight to the senses. Service was prompt and friendly.

    I made reservations and was genuinely excited to support this vegan restaurant. The space feels…read moreintimate and comfortable, with beautiful touches like fabric draping and dried herbs and flowers hanging from the ceiling. Alex, one of the owners, introduced himself shortly after we were seated, offering a warm welcome that immediately made us feel at home. The cocktail program is creative, with a thoughtful lineup of drinks, beers, and wines. We tried two cocktails--both delicious, though quite small for the price. A bit of a Toronto theme, it seems. We chose the six-course vegan prix fixe. Each plate was a true piece of art, crafted with precision and intention. You get to experience a range of flavors and techniques, though the dishes lean more toward tasting portions than filling plates. We left a bit hungry, and the pricing felt high for the amount of food. The best way to think of it is as investing in edible art--beautiful, expressive, and memorable, though not necessarily hearty. I'm not sure I'd rush back based on value alone, but I'm genuinely happy to see a vegan restaurant like this thriving. Grateful for the chance to experience it.

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