At first, this place might look a little sketchy. Skeptically though, I sat down and ordered a rare beef pho. It was delicious and so flavourful! I can't believe I finished an entire bowl (though I did get the small). Just FYI, the large bowls are HUGE. Our server was so incredibly smiley and friendly. He instantly started when we sat down by saying, "Hi. How are you? I'll go get some tea for my friends." I couldn't help but smile every time he came over because he was genuinely such a nice person. I will definitely be coming back here. Also, cash only. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Small vs large bowl of pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tasty pho in the area. We came right before closing and the shop was PACKED. This was our late night snack so we just shared an XL. the broth was quite flavourful too. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered via UberEats. Overall good pho if not particularly notable. Broth has good flavour but on salty side. The rare beef was unpleasant in that it was clearly artificially red and gave off a lot of gross red juice into the pho turning the whole soup red and even gross as it heated up and scum came out. Was expecting more given the hype, but there are many many better and more reasonably priced pho options in this city read more

Probably one of the best pho places I've been to. The broth was clear and flavourful, the noodles was nice and perfect. I came here when it was freezing out and immediately was greeted by the steam. The atmosphere gets pretty damp but this place was packed to the walls (literally). I would always recommend the rare beef for Pho, beef balls are good too. read more

Bun bo hue from Pho Tien Thanh hits the right spot I find every pho place does it a little different, and Pho Tien Thanh has got all the good stuff like pork hock, pork blood, Viet sausage and the usual rare beef. Really loved this bowl from them, the more I come the more I agree they're one of the best around! 4 star only because they accept cash only and it can be a bit cramped to dine in because they're always so busy (not a bad thing I guess??) read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

CASH ONLY Got here at 1pm on a Tuesday afternoon with my co-worker and the place was half-full. Not a lot of servers, so it was a short wait before our order was taken. But this place filled up quick in the time that we were there. Server was soft-spoken, polite and attentive. We ordered the following: Hot tea - came out piping hot - good old fashion black tea Cafe Su Da aka Iced Coffee with condensed milk -- came in to go cup, tasted great Deep Fried Pork spring rolls - long and skinny, and sooo crispy and delicious! came with a side of lettuce and pickled carrots Bun Bo Hue - Spicy with all the fixins (meat slices, jah slices, half a pork foot, pig's blood) ------ SOO DAMNN GOOD!!! Pho Ga - Chicken noodle soup w/ rice noodles Medium bowls were really big! I just barely finished mine, but my friend could only eat half of her pho ga.. The side of herbs and was plentiful! Lots of basil and bean sprouts, with the surprise of spicy red chili peppers (whole) and dandelion greens!! I eat Vietnamese food regularly in San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles.. this place did a great job. Decor is not beautiful, and it can get hot inside when the air conditioner is not on. BUT the food was on point, and full of flavor. I would definitely eat here again and recommend it to anyone who wants real Vietnamese food in this area. read more

So torn.. I really like the pho but everything else is kinda meh. Ordered a BBQ pork and meatball bun (vermicelli) and it was crazy dry. The spring rolls were like the size of fingers. Guess this is a pho only kinda place. read more

So, everyone says this is the Pho place to go to. Sure you have that other one one block north, right at the bus stop, but this is where people say you should eat. It's definitely better than the other one near by, because they don't rush you out, there's plenty of room to stretch out and not feel cramped. It's a temperature that doesn't make you sweat more than the soup itself. The large bowl isn't as large as I'd have liked, nor is the price as good as some other places. But I didn't regret my decision to come here, and at the end of the day, when trying a new place - that's about as much as I could ask for. read more

Came here yesterday evening with my BF for dinner. I arrived about 5 mins before him (7:30pm) and there was a lineup of about 4 people. They have about 15-20 tables and 2 servers who scurry around. Some days you get the cold shoulder and they don't answer you, other times they are faster. I ordered the pho with rare beef, cooked beef and tendon - a small isn't enough and I left feeling hungry. They use thin noodles in their pho and prices have increased. Broth wasn't overly salty but had quite a bit of flavour. Menu-wise they have pho (including vegetarian broth), other soup noodles, appetizers, rice dishes and specialty drinks. For two people, I paid $22 with tips. Bowls of pho range from 9.xx to 12.xx Personally I don't think the value was there. Cash only read more

I chose Pho Tien Thanh to go with my partner due to its high ratings on BlogTO. We were going for the food and not for the service - so this review is really about the food. We did not enjoy what we chose (pho with beef balls, the bun bo hue, and the beef jerky with papaya appetizer) and, in fact, found it quite unpleasant. The pho broth lacked flavour and the beef balls had a strange bouncy quality upon biting which was almost like they were not adequately cooked. To give more information about the restaurant: there was a line-up but we were able to get a seat within 5 minutes, it's cash-only, and quite run-down, but in a very fun area of the city! read more

Stepping in to this busy restaurant is like being transported back to the early 90s pho places I grew up in. The decor is old school, like CRT-TV-in-a-quilted-black-box-above-the-cash old school. The service is fast, efficient and moves as quick as possible - as expected on a busy Sunday night. I ordered a pho with medium rare beef and tendon (#13), but they mixed up my order and gave me tripe instead. After flagging a waiter down and explaining the situation, he came back with an apology and a bowl of tendon to add to my pho. I liked how they remedied the error quickly, even before my pho had time to cool down. The pho here is not fancy, but is done well and lives up to the expectations. The broth is flavorful, steaming hot and well balanced. The noodles are tender and the chosen topping are good. The rare beef comes floating in the broth and quickly cooks to a medium well in no time. The tendons come in large chucks but are soft and pliable, just how I like them. The side dish of bean sprouts, thai basil leaves, lime wedge and two veggie leaves (that I can't seem to identify) allows you go customize your broth and experience. Glad to have another pho place to recommend. read more

Been coming here for years and the pho is good but always worried about the cleanliness and how sanitary the place is. Got take out today and found this in the pho broth. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Dead insect in pho broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Friendly staff and great service. The broth was superb and I did not feel thirsty afterwards.

Golden Turtle was closed on Tuesday so I came here instead. I got adventurous and tried #33 as my friend recommended. It was listed under "misc" (or something like that). The dish comes with pig's blood and foot, as well as some beef. The server was wise enough to warn me ahead of time so there were no surprises. I liked the food, though the size of the spring roll was underwhelming. Both the exterior & interior could use a renovation. But the servers are very friendly, and best of all, responsive. I am glad I made a visit. Definitely coming back for pho. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - #33, spicy noodle with pig's blood, pig's foot, and other tasty goodies ;) (size of the spring rolls can be seen here as well) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I LOVE pho and I know good pho. I've eaten it my whole life and even traveled to vietnam. Sadly this place falls short. The pho tasted very plain and lacked seasoning; watery almost. I tried adding in the hoisin sauce and hot sauce to help save this place a star but even with that it lacked. Maybe because of the area that it is in where people havent had amazing pho so they always rate it so high. Ive had better pho, bun (vermeceli), spring rolls, rice paper rolls elsewhere in toronto and it is 6 times better. I won't name specifics but Thornhill and north york have many great pho places hopefully you'll land there. 2 stars not 1 for excellent and friendly service. I wish I could have rated this place higher. p.s. this place needs a reno, it is a bit worn down in comparsion and overpriced. $7 for a small bowl of pho that tasted plain and bland unacceptable. I aint cheap ill pay $10 if its worth it. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Cha Gio - deep fried spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Around the world reviewing pho. Alright. After some 100+ Vietnamese restaurants. This pho, is the best I've ever had. The broth has complexity and depth to it that tastes Pho-cking incredible. It also varies from day to day but it's always amazing. Tips *get the mango smoothie (especially if the older man owner is making them, his wife makes them chunky, still amazing though read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Rare beef Pho - best I've ever had and that's saying a lot - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love pho. Enough to exclaim pho puns every time I pass by a pho joint: "WondaPHO!", I'd exclaim. "PHOnomenal!", I've shouted. "I can eat this PHOever!" "Please stop." the hubs would plead. Not everybody appreciaties pho-uns (pho +puns). Bah. Pho Tien Thanh has been so consistently listed in the Top 10 Pho in Toronto in the webosphere that it may have been overhyped in my mind, thus leaving a mild sense of disappointment when pho angels didn't appear (check out the new anime Shokugeki no Sōma and you'll see what I mean). It's still good though, pho sure. The broth is clear, but not water-type of clear. To be more specific, it's more of a light, golden type of transparency that's quite lovely, free of any floating oily layers or broth scum by improper care. I do wish that they'd add more spices to the mix though, as I can't taste the star anise or cloves that fills you with an inner warmth. On the plus side, it also doesn't taste super MSG'd, which the hubs complains often gives him nightmares. The customary plate of fresh bean sprouts and basil leaves is pretty large, and they don't skimp on the basil as they provide a good 3-4 stalks of it for you. Nice. The cooked, lightly fat beef should really read "super light, barely fat" beef. Like, this beef has been lifting, bro. Cause it's got barely any fat on it at all. It's alright though, since it's still tender and doesn't have what I refer to as that"stinky beef"/gamey taste that you can get from cheaper cuts. All in all, at about $8 for a small bowl, I'd come back again for another casual meal that's easy on the wallet. Pho sheezy. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Their tables are mostly set for 6 people so be prepared to share with other people if you have less than 6 people. Got the combination noodles and the shrimp and pork spring rolls. The spring rolls were rolled pretty crappy lol. The noodles were too over cooked and on the verge of being soggy. The bowl was almost filled completely with broth too which i'm not a fan of. We came here cause supposedly this is the best place for pho in the city but it was extremely lacking. The bathroom is super small too and i'm a small person so beware! read more

My friend recommended this as the best pho in Toronto. I had an amazing experience. The broth was very delicious. The spring rolls were some of the best I've ever had. Also tried the avocado milkshake and it was possibly the best thing on earth at that point in time. Great place for well priced food. Note: this place is CASH ONLY. They do have an ATM in the restaurant if you don't have cash on you. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just came here for a late lunch in December. A few people have mention this place for authentic pho and I wanted to try it out. We ordered pho beef with beef balls, chicken and beef pho, spring rolls and salad rolls. Pho broth was great and condiments were different more herbs than the usual. Spring rolls were different than expected. Salad roll had the right mix of ingredients and no bean sprouts inside. Communal style tables and retro looking inside but the pho is worth the drive out to this end of the city. Cash only was a bit of a hassle. read more

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Try their broth and you'll understand why people rave about this place. But other than that, everything else - quality, amount, price - are like any other decent pho places. read more

Since I'm in the area a *lot* because of Bang Bang, I thought it might be nice to check out one of the many restaurants along the Ossington strip. We walked into Pho Tien Tranh and it was surprisingly busy. Everything looked and smelled great, so I was excited to sample some of their offerings. We started with the Fried Wonton and Deep Fried Spring Roll. I'll admit that neither of these dishes set an especially promising tone for the meal. The very small and thin Spring Roll was crunchy and tasteless, while the Fried Wonton, which fared a little better, was pretty one-note in terms of flavor. For my main, I went with the Chicken Pad Thai. I've had many, many variations of this dish, and this was neither one of the best nor one of the worst. It was just there, overly greasy and lacking in bold flavors. I'd also requested it very spicy and it came with barely a modicum of heat. There's another Thai restaurant near Pho Tien Tranh and one can only hope it's a little bit better. read more

Ok, so I came here again cause I was in the area and decided to give this place another shot. The last time I was here it wasn't exactly mind boggling. I was about to be proven wrong. This time I came pretty much when they opened at around 11. They actually let us sit down before they opened which is pretty nice. I ordered the usual special with spring rolls (crunchy and fresh). The soup base is legit. It's not loaded with MSG and stock of whatever so it tastes homemade (ever have one that tastes like chicken stock? that sucks). The cool thing is also that they load some pretty good ingredients into the special as well. The beef was pretty tender (surprisingly cause it came out medium). I think the most impressive thing about this place is the spring rolls they have here. Their crunchy spring rolls are amazing. They're a little bit smaller than other people's but they taste so much better. Order 2 or 3 orders of them if you can, you won't be sorry. Other than that, the fresh rolls are pretty average, the only thing I have to say is that don't really cut them for you, so... either get your rip on or just have it all to yourself =). I vote for the latter. read more

The good: I think I found ... imo... the best pho in Toronto! Ah the soup, the noodles, and the appetizer were just amazing! First the pho, the soup was flavourful and best of all I didn't get super thirsty after (no msg indication? Sorry didn't look into whether they have msg or not in their soup, my guess is no). The noodles had the right texture, honestly I regret not getting a bigger pho size... not that I can stomach it... the meet imo was just OK, not the best I've had with pho but still great with the overall dish. And finally the appetizer, I really recommend everyone to try their Vietnamese style spring rolls (pictured on the bottom left), so sooo good. The iced coffee wasn't bad too! (Super strong) The bad: that I didn't have a second stomach for another pho bowl. The ugly: nothing too ugly here Neutral: lots of space here, so good for big groups or small groups. One of the bigger debates with this pho restaurant is whether this place is better than golden turtle (it's a block away), I honestly like this place better but it's apples and oranges, but are good - just depends on the eaters preference. Enjoy! read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Pho, spring rolls, iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great authentic pho place on the ossington strip. Don't let the aesthetics fool you. Their pho broth is super tasty and piping hot! Their bun bo hue was not bad but not the best that I've had in the area. I'd stick with their pho or bun (vermicelli). read more

Food was AMAZING. The best pho I've ever had. Very tasty broth, delicious beef. Had three different varieties in the bowl I chose. Delicious crispy noodles and chicken, the sauce was subtle but amazing. Sure the service is just kids bringing you your food, but you're going here for the food not the ambience. Clean, nice servers but really the all star is the food. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

By far the best Pho restaurant in Toronto. Their rare beef is amazing as it also enhances the flavour of the soup. Whatever you decide on, your taste buds will be treated well. read more

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Like a 3.5. really.... One of the better Viet pho places in the area. I mean the place is overall pretty divey and sometimes it gets hella hot in there, but doesn't stop anyone from going for some good pho and sides. Love their spring rolls too because their not those huge super fried ones and they're more bite size. Their soup base for pho is good, noods are good as always and toppings are as well. I don't really eat Viet vermicelli so I can't judge on that, but the rice dishes are good too read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The broth is amazing here. The Pho Tai - amazing. The broth is so flavourful and delicious. The beef was super tender. I also asked for veggies in my pho, and got way more than expected. The spring rolls - amazing! Crunchy and delicious. The mango shake - super thick but tasted fresh. No fake flavouring. Decor - nothing fancy. Just your standard pho restaurant. But the food is great! This Place is cash only. But they have an ATM on site. read more

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Impressed with the broth here. It's very flavorful. The appetizers were good too. I didn't like the peanut sauce though. It's a busy place but perfect for some quick soup. We went on a Friday night around 6.30. Quick turn over so no long wait. Overall good! I'd def come back read more

Convenience. That's the key to this place's success. I've given it several attempts but have finally concluded that this place is sub par. They skimp on the BBQ meat, the vegetables in the pho is lacking. While the broth is well flavoured- The noodles are over done and they even water down the hoisin sauce; but - they are open on thanksgiving. Convenient. One day, someone will open a competitor in the hood and this place will be a tacky decor nightmare. Oh and it's cash only- an accountant's dream business ! read more

Pho Tien Thanh - I love sub par pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food and service is great but they're cash only and their atm has a $5 service fee. Kinda whack

People rave about Golden Turtle, but I'm a Pho Tien Thanh girl after trying both. The service is great and so friendly, and the pho is perfect. I usually get #13, rare beef and tendon pho, and Tien Thanh nails it. They give a generous portion of tendon and beef (much more than I got at Golden Turtle) and they have that broth that makes you want to keep drinking more even though you are, indeed, very full. I just came back from my third visit in a row and caught celebrity chef Susur Lee and his family dining there. I didn't believe it when I read the reviews and interviews but I've seen him there in person with photo evidence to boot! If you want cheap, quality pho, with great service in Toronto this is your place! read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Rare Beef & Tendon Pho, Strawberry Milkshake, and Chicken Rice for my boyfriend - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great spot for authentic pho. I like how this place is boderline grimey, it feels like it's been here forever and the kitchen pumps out bowl after bowl after bowl of delicious brothy noodles. The pho is always delicious but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. It's not the best in the city, perhaps at one point it was but in more recent years I feel the broth has lost some zing, some magic. The meat and toppings aren't the largest helpings and I would say are less than average. Be prepared to get the large or extra large to fill your pho-racious cravings. I would go again if in the area but not worth the pilgrimage anymore. read more

Really yummy food and great service! Owner is extremely welcoming and nice, he gave us some free wontons and candy. Bun Bo hue is approved . Come here and you won't be disappointed read more

A hidden gem! The environment is casual and staffs are friendly. Its perfect for come in and eat and go type of restaurant. The menu consist of many selections in terms Vietnamese dishes. The price is fair and portion are large. The pho is delicious, the soup base is perfection. Overall, great experience! Ice Vietnamese coffee is a must! read more

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My friends love it, but I think it's average for me. Didn't take much picture unfortunately. They said the soup of the pho is very good but i don't know, just not my thing. You can try it too because majority of my friends like it. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They used to be really good, but their quality has gone way down. Watered down hoisin sauce, bland pho broth, cardboard and thin pork chop. A couple of the waiters have a bad attitude I'm cutting them some slack because maybe covid hit them hard in some aspects, and they used to be good. But I can't get passed the bad service and food for the last 3 times a went. read more

Came here on Christmas Eve with a friend since we were hangry, decided on some Phuken Pho. The place is kind of jive in jive out. Chairs and tables need a good updating, while the decors do need a bit of an updating, except for my homie Bruce Lee. Some of the siracha and hoisin sauce are kind of watery the last time I went. The soup that came with my order kind of had a bit more msg than I wanted, compare to many years ago I came by for Pho. My only grief is why only cash only and not be able to accept debit or cc if you are a registered establishment. Overall, I only come here when I have the Pho-cravings and in the area. read more

Pho Tien Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I saw some YouTube videos where bloggers were really high on this place so when I was in Toronto we made a beeline to this place. Total disappointment. I got the large special pho, and there was maybe 3 pieces of meat in the whole bowl. The broth was okay but the lack of meat in the pho was a real disappointment. Would not go back not worth it. read more