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.

Pho Friendly 18 in Vaughan offers an inviting atmosphere with an authentic Vietnamese feel. I was…read moreimpressed by their Pho, which had a robust, flavorful broth and tender beef that melted in my mouth. The freshness of the herbs and vegetables added the perfect balance, and the side of fried tofu with chili dipping sauce was a delightful extra. The crispy texture of the tofu, paired with the refreshing salad and dipping sauce, was a great complement to the pho. The service was friendly and prompt, and the ambiance was cozy yet bustling, making it a great spot for a casual meal. If you're craving delicious Vietnamese comfort food, this place won't disappoint!

What a lovely find in the Woodbridge area. This is a very comfy, spacious Vietnamese restaurant…read more Service was excellent and food was great. I highly recommend the vermicelli bowls as they give a very generous amount of meat. The Bo La Lop was delicious and sizing oh so generous. Pho was good with lots of meat, however I find the soup a bit on the saltier side. Overall, would definitely come again to try their other menu items.

Came for a Sunday lunch on a rainy day, as I was craving a bowl of hot noodles. I ordered the beef…read moretendon pho, which I appreciated being an option as it is sometimes hard to find. The beef tendons were tender and soft, and paired so nicely with the flavourful broth and soft noodles. My partner got the lemongrass pork and liked the dish. I stole a price of the spring roll and it was so crispy. Will come again when the craving hits.

Service. Food taste. Cleanliness. I keep coming back here because the broth is still the richest…read moreand tastiest Pho broth around. You can taste the difference slow cooked (10hrs) broth makes! You know the headache symptoms you get when you eat food filled with MSG? I don't get that here, but I get it at many other Pho places. I will keep coming back for the large Pho, a Banh Mi/Main and an appetizer. Pho Real.

It's been a good run at this local staple…read more Pho Metro is one of the more well-known pho spot in Vaughan with tasty flavors, fast service and large portions. Ever since I discovered the spicy Curry Brisket Pho ($20.95), it has always been my go-to dish here all year-round. As creamy and thick as the broth appears, the intense Thai coconut curry flavours are perfect to slurp down in this modern fusion dish. We always order Pho Nam (XL $21.50) as well and both come loaded with a heaping portion of brisket slices in the piping hot noodle soup. From time-to-time, we also add the Banh Xeo savoury egg pancake which arrives on a huge plate even larger than the noodle bowls. Presented with a heap of greens & herbs, the crispy golden crepe is light and filled with bits of shrimp, pork, onions & bean sprouts. This is wrapped with the lettuce leaf for crunchy and refreshing bites. The menu prices have slowly but steadily increased over the past couple of years. There is still cash discount available. Not much has changed with the decor over the years in this spacious but dated restaurant interior. Service is always kind, fast and kid-friendly which is nice for young families. Skip it or hit it? I admit we don't visit as often as we used to all factors considered but boy that Curry Brisket Pho is something I crave.

The storefront is very ordinary, just sitting by the side of the road. We came for weekend lunch,…read moreand it was pretty busy during lunchtime. Shrimp and Pork Rice Paper Rolls - The shrimp, pork, and lettuce were wrapped on the very outside, but the inside was just fully stuffed with rice noodles. I had to take out most of the noodles, otherwise I would have been too full. Chicken Wings - Just those standard, regular friend chicken wings. By the way I didn't see any sticky rice that was mentioned on the menu? House Special Noodle Soup - Meat lovers' choice. I'm not a big fan of pho (always feel like there's too much MSG in it), so I can't really give a fair review on this one. Service was good. Overall, it was a pretty average dining experience - nothing really special. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 2.7/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.3/5 ($$) OVERALL - 3

The drinks from the Bambū side are a bit on the pricier side, but they're packed with flavor. We…read morewent for two large drinks, and one was practically a dessert in itself. The Mangonada was refreshing, tangy, and had a bit of heat, while the tamarind candy straw added a chewy surprise between sips. The Halo Halo was topped with creamy ube ice cream, which melted nicely into the drink as you mixed it in. It was a little tricky to mix at first since it was filled to the brim, but the combination of textures, sweetness, and nuttiness was fantastic without ever feeling overwhelming. Having the option to enjoy Bambū's unique drinks makes this location stand out. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and didn't leave a single crumb behind!

I've always known about this place but never tried it. But the day has finally come…read more I tried out their Che Ba Mau dessert. It has all the classic ingredients, but it doesn't seem like the authentic Vietnamese dessert. However, it still tasted good and I enjoyed it. I'd say the biggest con was the price, it's pretty expensive. I've never paid this much for Che Ba Mau - coming from a viet person. Service was okay. There's seating and it's decorated nicely. 3.5/5

I was in the area (which is far considering I'm from Markham) so I had to try Pho Ngoc Yen - heard…read moreso much hype. I ordered the Bun Bo Hoe and was not disappointed. The broth was so flavourful, lots of lemongrass and lime flavour. It was loaded with beef, sausage slices, and pork blood so this was very worth it! 10/10! Service was typical of an Asian restaurant but must comment that the decor inside the restaurant is very beautiful. Lots of greenery and bamboo decorations which made the ambience very enjoyable for dining. Don't be fooled by the industrial appearance of the outside!

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.

Very delicious. Service is very good! Ambiance is nice. The size of the serving is very big.read more

This place serves northern Vietnamese food so am told by my friend who recommended this place. Our…read moregroup of 3 dined in on a Monday at 2pm. It was after lunch and only had a couple of diners in. We were offered hot or cold tea. We decided to share a bun cha ca (vermicelli fish paste noodle soup), ground pork In betel leaves and a bun cha Hanoi (vermicelli salad with grilled pork). We thoroughly enjoyed it. They are generous with their portions. Staff was friendly and the food was brought out fast. I would come back to try their other menu items or reorder the same.

Always reliable, good service, clean restaurant and fantastic Vietnamese food…read more This spot is steadily busy for good reason. Try the lamb/beef skewers (on sugar cane) and meat combinations on verm. Our fave. Fresh shrimp rolls hit the spot. 5/5

Stopped by Pho 128 and had a great meal overall. The vermicelli combo was huge and packed with…read moreflavor - definitely a generous portion and very satisfying. I also tried the bone marrow pho. The broth was rich and tasty, although it leaned a bit on the salty side. The bone marrow itself was good, but I think I'd order the pho without it next time since I didn't feel it paired especially well with the soup. The service was attentive throughout the meal, and the seating was comfortable, making for a pleasant dining experience. I'd definitely come back, especially for the flavorful vermicelli!

Great tasting Vietnamese food at decent price…read more B6: Lemongrass pork and chicken with spring rolls

Our favorite pho restaurant, service is always fast and welcoming, foods are delicious and…read morereasonable priced. Love it!

Tips: - This place has weekly specials…read more - When staff messes up your order, they completely own up to it and make sure things get fixed. - This place accepts credit and debit cards, and cash (10% discount on your order). My friend, Chris, suggested that we visit Vietnoms after a Yelp experience that made us crave something more. Luckily, it wasn't too far away. However, it was during rush hour on a Wednesday. We got here separately. This eatery is in a plaza that has a FreshCo anchoring it. The plaza has plenty of parking. I pulled into a spot and met up with Chris. This place has limited spots for dining inside. We had no problem grabbing a table. There is bar seating at the front. This place has a patio. However, it was too hot to sit outside, even with a large patio umbrella at each table. We were greeted and seated promptly. We got menus. This place has its regular menu and off-menu specials. Wow! I remember Crosstown BBQ had a collaboration with Vietnoms. Sadly, I missed it. Chris got these items: - Water - Banh mi dip My order consisted of these items: - Cold tea - Matcha lemonade - Rare beef and beef ball pho (small) I asked how large the large bowl of pho was. He pointed at a man's bowl. It was large, so I went small. The cold tea was refreshing. It came in a teapot. I loved it so much that I poured the remaining tea in my empty cup that once had my matcha lemonade. The drinks here are solid. I loved my matcha lemonade. There was no matcha powder grit in my drink. It was perfectly blended. The lemonade part had lemon preserve, which made it super yummy. I'd get this drink again in a heartbeat. My pho order was messed up. I spent a while trying to find beef balls. I realized that I had rare beef and beef brisket. It was also a large. Chris was the first to point out to our server that I didn't have any beef balls. I fished out the two types of proteins that were in my pho. He was apologetic and wanted to make things right. I frankly wasn't offended by this mistake. The proteins were yummy. The pho was excellent. Although it was a large, I was able to down it. The broth was delicious. Our server came over with a bowl of six beef balls and a lot of green onions in the broth. He apologized again. It was great that this place wanted to make everything right. For someone who wanted a small pho, I ended up with a massive meal. Thank goodness I didn't order an appetizer! I am a beef ball person. The beef balls hit the spot. The extra green onions made me so happy. I loved them. Chris enjoyed his banh mi dip. At first, he felt that the dip part was too salty. However, when we dipped his banh mi halves into it, the broth was fine. I need to get what he got next time. It looked incredible, especially the brisket in the baguette. I used the washroom before I left. It was compact and clean. No issues. We paid at the front counter. I paid with a credit card for both of us, as Chris had cash. I now have a running tab to pay him back. This place was awesome and a great suggestion. I suspect that dining here on a weekend would be difficult because it's such a small indoor dining area with limited seating. We came on a weeknight at nearly 6 pm and it was perfect. I'd return to get more good eats. It's an awesome addition to this plaza. (342)

My friend Mary and I found ourselves in peak hour traffic in Vaughan and it was going to take us…read moreover an hour to get home. Yikes! We decided instead, to stop in at Vietnoms for a meal. Even then, it took us a while to get there, only 9km away. Traffic was brutal! The food, however, was excellent! I had their Bánh Mì Dip, while Mary had their Rare Beef and Beef Balls Pho. She also had something to drink, which she said was very good. I found the dipping broth a bit salty at first, but well balanced when had with the bánh mi. Mary's pho was missing the beef balls but that was soon corrected and she enjoyed it all. Although tiny (cozy), the dining room is very inviting, plus they have a little patio with umbrellas just outside the entrance. We chose to sit inside, avoiding the summer heat and bright sunlight. We enjoyed our meal while the traffic subsided.