I was excited to try out Pho Linh on Saturday night - I had read some positive reviews about their Bun Bo Hue (only available on the weekend). Lucky for us, we arrived right before a long line started forming out the door. We started with Banh Cuon (small: $5.50) and we were pleased with this dish. My gf ordered the Pho Tai Ga (large: $8). She was happy with most of the bowl but found the chicken to be too dry. She said she would just order the Pho Tai next time. I had the Bun Bo Hue (large: $8.50). A wonderful bowl - spicy broth, slurpy noodles, chunks of meat, and more. I was definitely impressed with the flavour! My fav bowl of BBH outside of Viet. I will def. return.
Best Vietnamese food in Toronto. It's the only place I know where Vietnamese people line up for food. I'm Vietnamese myself and I have friends and family who come from outside of the city to eat here. It's cash only so come prepared.
My favorite viet restaurant. It's priced well and taste absolutely delicious. Can't go wrong with any dish. It's a small place but they manage well. Food comes out fast and wait time hasn't been more than 5 mins for me but majority of the time there are seats available. I normally go around 730pm. I've tried many viet restaurants but I've repeatedly been back to this place even if it's out of the way. Love it !
My go to place for an extra large bowl of pho. Spring rolls are out of this world. Service is fast and attentive. Small space, I wouldn't recommend for large parties. But all in all, a true gem
Best pho in the city! Never lets me down. When I don't feel like having pho I get a vermicelli bowl, and they are also top-notch. 2 Thumbs up!
Best spring rolls of any Vietnamese restaurant I have tried in Toronto. Service is fast and friendly. My boyfriend and I always order a few of the coconut banana tapioca to go beacuse they are so amazing! Only downside is that they only except cash so I have to constantly remember to take out money at an atm before going.
They have the BEST Banh Cuon dish in the GTA! They are super tasty and it's always the place to think about when it comes to this dish. Their pho is very delicious as well. They give you all the herbs that should be served with the soup and they are also very decently priced. Their service is good and environment wise, they should think about a renovation sometime soon. But overall, they are superb and I can't wait for my next visit for a Banh Cuon dish!
I've had a lot of pho in a lot of different places over the last 20 years and this is still my favorite. All the ingredients are top notch and you get a lot of everything. The price is amazing for what you're getting. That being said, I haven't tried any of their non-pho dishes. The decor isn't amazing and it's a small place that wouldn't be good for large groups. They also only take cash. Basically if you just want great pho and don't mind cash only, this place is a must.
Solid Pho joint near to Little Italy. Finding parking can be tough sometimes, seating is limited and they only take cash. Despite these downsides, it's still one of my top choices when I want Vietnamese food. I like getting the Rare Beef with Tendon or Tripe. I prefer to get it spicy which runs you another $0.50. Top it off with some fresh lemonade with ice and you're set.
Either my best or second best pho joint in the GTA. I always ask for their pho to be extra spicy. Their bun bo hue is also a nice treat. I recommend
THE best Pho in town!. I've gone there several times over the past 4-5 years and only once or twice, they would have an "off-day". Overall, the soup doesn't get me thirsty (very little MSG, if any) and their spring rolls are seriously to DIE FOR! It is generally very packed there during peak hours (prime time lunch/dinner) but honestly, worth it. It for sure beats ALL other Pho chains downtown AND uptown!
Pretty Good All Around. The weekend special, bún bò Huế, is the reason I fell in love with this place. The broth is flavourful and spicy, and you get a nice assortment of meats - beef shank, Vietnamese sausage, and pig's knuckles. If they ever decide to add oxtail and congealed pig's blood to the mix, it would be perfect.
The standard phở is not bad, although I prefer the broth at Phở Tiến Thành when it comes to the standards. The bánh cuốn (rice flour rolls), spring rolls, and fresh rolls are all good. The shakes, especially the avocado shake, are also pretty good.
Above average for TO. I eat at Pho Linh regularly.
Likes:
-their broth in soups
-homemade taste, like my Dad's Pho (almost!:)
-their spring rolls
-fresh spring rolls (Goi Cuon) with fragrant mint and shrimps which taste like shrimps
-rolls are ordered by number not sizes S, M or L
-their Viet-style rice flour rolls (banh cuon)
-their somehow humble service
-shakes/coffee/desserts are solid
-unpretentious decor, not trying to be sexy
Dislikes:
-while it is incorrect that entrees range fr $15-25
( i would say $8-15) it is still slightly pricier than a comparable LOOKING Viet resto in this city
-they only take cash, no beer, and close too early
-taking the College streetcar can be painful at times
Conclusion:
Go there. Try it.
See the difference btwn this and Spadina Ave.,
One of the best Pho Places 'Hidden' in Toronto. This place is actually called "Pho Linh", so others may have a hard time trying to find reviews for this resto.
It's one of the cheapest, and most delicious pho places I have been to. My friends and I have been coming to this resto for years. Their prices are decent, the drawback is that they only accept cash and they are only opened until before 10pm. The soups are so flavourful! The rice dishes are jam packed full of ingredients! Their shakes are amazing! and their spring rolls are to die for!
The service is not the greatest - I'm there for the food!
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