Stumbled upon this place by accident. The storefront seems small but it's much larger on the inside. NGL, I almost turned around and walked out when we went in because the inside seemed kind of run down. The bathroom is downstairs and it's a little scary lol. The interior could use an upgrade. ^^" The take out counter is at the front while dine in seating is to the left of the restaurant. We decided to dine in and I'm glad we did. We actually loved our food despite my initial hesitancy. We ordered Grilled Pork Fresh Rolls ($6) and the Bahn Mi Box which is two different banh mis for $17. There is the standard version and a vegan version as well. Both our dishes were really good and reminiscent of the food we had in Vietnam. Would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're in the area. read more

Phosome - Grilled Pork Fresh Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had seen this restaurant a few times but never went inside. On this day off, when all the other restaurants were closed, I finally did. When I went inside, I was by myself for a while because no one was there to greet people. Finally, a woman who had just finished serving someone told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. After I took a seat, the same woman brought me the menu, a glass, and a bottle of water. For my starter, I picked the "Crispy Fry Roll." For my main course, I picked the "chicken roti with ginger rice." The $15 special chicken caught my eye as soon as I walked in because it was written on a big, colorful sign. I later learned that the waitress was also the usher, the cook, and the waitress. She smiled and told me how great my choice was! The starter wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either. When it came to the famous ginger chicken, it was a disaster and had nothing to do with the picture at the front door: A huge amount of rice that took up three quarters of the plate. 2 pieces of bland chicken that was boiled Two boiled carrot slices Two slices of green pepper 2 bunches of parsley There was no ginger at all in the recipe, and there was no sauce on the side or in the dish. When I saw this, I asked the waitress where the sauce was. She told me if I wanted " Hot sauce. " When I insisted on asking where the accompanying sauce was, she finally said she would look into it. She finally came back with a sauce that I couldn't taste at all, especially since it didn't have any ginger in it. I really tried hard to eat everything on the plate, but it was just so bland that I couldn't. Since I had failed, I told the so-called waitress to bring me the bill. In short, the experience was a complete disaster, costing me nearly $30. I don't think I'll go back. read more

I ordered a rare beef pho via UberEats, never having tried this place before. It was delish!! I'd order from them again. A little more on the pricey side via Uber eats, I think after tax and tip it was about $25. Food: 5/5 Service: N/A Ambiance: N/A read more

Phosome - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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During the Cabbagetown festival we dropped in for takeout. I had the banh mi which was okay. The bread was soft and chewy, and I enjoyed what I believe was home made Vietnamese sausage but the pickled veggies lacked flavour and there was no spice to it. Also the addition of sliced tomatoes was strange. - SS I had the strawberry bubble tea. It tasted very artificial and was bright pink. The boba was soft but not chewy enough. The service was slow for just a banh mi and a bubble tea.-MS read more

It was a great dining experience to eat here on a not-so-busy Tuesday evening. I enjoyed the open air setting of the restaurant. Their material and decor could use some mixing up though. Their food menu is old and worn out with the updated pricing just scribbled onto the board itself. I do not get the interior design theming of the place. There are some wine and alcohol bottles displayed on the walls. I do not know how that fits into the overall concept of the place. It does not look like the place is billing itself to be a modern Vietnamese restaurant or a Vietnamese fusion. For the food, we ordered the Special Pho ($15), Viet Supreme ($7), and an Avocado smoothie ($5.95). The Pho got served first. Between the Pho & the Banh Mi, it was enough to share between 2 people. I have no complaints with the food and the service we received. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have some Vietnamese food while also enjoying some open air dining experience. read more

Phosome - Special Pho & Viet Supreme - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Grilled chicken soup/pho Needed the FAT cut off Broth was not great Lot of aftertaste read more

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This area is quickly building up with some interesting choices. There's now several decent Pho options that's beyond the traditional mom and pop dive. This is a fairly decent sized place with modern decor. The menu has some interesting options that's beyond just Pho like Salmon wrapped in Banana Leaf. I'll have to come back and give it a shot. I had the lemon grass pork on vermicelli and everything seemed very fresh. I liked the pork, but wished it was grilled, but the spring roll was fantastic albeit a little on the small side. All in all, the first shot at the food seemed pretty good, though you might have to sit through some of the service pains. I had to have a quick sit and go as I had an appointment to go to, and when the server dropped off my food, it was missing the hot sauce and hoisin. By the time I got the waiter's attention I was 1/2 done. The seats by the door is going to be cold in the winter. It wasn't even that cold tonight, but every time that door opens, it's a huge gust of wind. They need to add a giant drape to solve that. There was other issues going on tonight that might be a bit too nit picky by me, so I'm going to say this is all part of just growing pains I hope. Always excited to see something new in the area. read more

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Got the: - Grilled Chicken Pho ($13) - Special Pho ($15) - Pork Spring Rolls ($6.50) - Caramel Chicken Skewers ($6) The Chicken Pho was way better than I expected and would definitely recommend it. The chicken was juicy and grilled perfectly. However, I don't think the chicken broth is different than the broth for the Special Pho (or if it was I couldn't tell). Everything else is pretty much what I expected, but still great. The chicken skewers comes with a little bit of (Papaya?) salad underneath it. Note, the Chicken Pho comes with 2 times the chicken as the Chicken Skewers, so I'd probably just get the Chicken Pho instead of the skewers.) I ordered on UberEats , so the prices may be different than in store. read more

I was told the Banh mi deal with fries and a pop was a decent lunch special so that was my choice here. I opted for the beef. With that choice offered, I knew right away this wasn't the traditional Vietnamese Banh mi. Now that I know there are two types, I will pay attention to the menu. Traditional Banh mi (means bread) uses a crusty French baguette and the other modern one can have a soft bun like Mr. Sub. Trad uses cold cuts and slices of Vietnamese salami like lemongrass, where the modern one can have fresh grilled meat hot off the grill. Trad also always has the mint leaves, chilis, and plenty of marinated carrot strips where the modern is more stark as a default. On the side were some crispy hot fries and a nice little tub of mayo for dipping. Since I'm more used to the trad version, I found Phosome's take on Banh mi too plain without the kick of the mint leaves and chilis sliced paper thin that I'm used to from Banh Mi Nguyen Huong Food on Spadina. More underwhelming calorie-wise as well, since the trad includes some spam-style meat spreads that go-in-before-the-name-goes-on type thing and provide a foundation for satiating my hunger until supper time. Phosome Banh mi was also quite small. I normally opt for the large $4 at Nguyen Huong which is similar to getting a 12" at Mr. Sub vs. what Phosome had was equivalent to a 6" at Mr. Sub. Check if they offer a large version, or extra toppings when you order if you're hungry or get two! It was tasty af! read more

Phosome - I was reco'd the Banh mi combo with fries and a drink. This place is huge once you're inside. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow! This place was so amazing. We got the pork fried spring rolls and two different beef pho's and it was delightful. The spring rolls were a little smaller than many places but the ingredients tasting really good quality. The soup broth was really flavourful. It was almost like is pho broth and ramen broth had a baby. You could also get ramen noodles instead of rice noodles which I loved! I can't wait to go back and try more :) I think this is going to be our go to place. read more

I ordered the vegan pho and it had a great variety of toppings with a good broth, and overall was tasty. My partner ordered the rare beef noodles and commented that the beef had an aftertaste to it, so overall it wasn't the best pho we've tried. We came around the holidays and they had plenty of decorations and Christmas music playing which was nice. The service was alright, they served our food and also let us switch tables when we asked. Now, why did we switch tables? Well, while we were looking at previous reviews, we saw a cockroach crawling from the wall onto the table. It definitely messed with our appetites and it's safe to say that we will not be coming back. read more

Nice inside, we could choose our seat (high top, bar, booth). Service was fast and friendly. They offer a full vegan menu which is awesome! Bathrooms are clean and fun (see pics). Jicama-peanut fresh roll (10/10): Bursting with flavor, incredible ginger like peanut sauce, and it's served warm! Would order again and again Veggie dumplings (7.5/10): crunchy but lacks flavor in the filling. However, the delicious chili sauce saves the dish since I'd probably dip anything in it and have it taste good Spicy Hue Noodle Soup (8.5/10): partner said the broth was very flavorful. She gambled and found it (luckily) to not be too spicy. Serving is huge, she took 3/4 of it to go. Veggie fried rice (8/10): adorned with pineapple and three faux meats, the mixed veggies make this different with every bite. I wish it was a bit spicier, but it's delicious served as-is. Mixed drinks were on special and they tasted like it. Not strong at all. A good start to our Toronto stay. read more

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When Pho is one of your fave things to eat and your fave place in TO has closed, you need to shop for a new one. I am giving them a 3 until I try a few more items and then I swear I'll change my review if required. Our poor waiter it was his first service job, wee soul. My rare beef pho was flavourful, full of noodles and loads of beef, we had a variety of the cold rolls and they were tasty too, the food just came out warm. I'll be back and I'll try a few more of the dishes and my fingers are crossed that I've found a great spot for Vietnamese read more

the lemongrass burger banh mi was ok but not really flavourful enough, just mostly tasted like meatloaf and bread. decently filling. ok vibes even if they did play the same country songs on repeat read more

The food is fantastic- and the vegan selection is vast. Portions are very generous, and it is excellent value for money. We always pick up and service is fast and friendly! read more

awesome food great prices perfect menu so many veggie options unreal bahn mis fantastic quick service !!!

This is a cute little restaurant downtown! I love the interior and overall it feels like home. They have a great selection of food and I recommend if you like Vietnamese food. Even though the service was a bit slow it was pretty worth it in the end. read more

I just want to say I'm not one to ever leave bad reviews but this one deserved it. I ordered delivery the beef pho and shrimp tempura and bubble tea and it's absolutely DISGUSTING. Everything about this food was gross. It had no taste They didn't give me any hot sauce and a lemon that looks like it was already squeezed. The bubble tea had way to much sugar and they gave me a small straw. (How am I supposed to suck up the bubbles????) the only good thing about it was the Coke that's it. read more

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What awesome food! A hidden gem! Great pho, and the wings were beyond good. Cool music. Big TVs too and Leafs were on silent. read more