Residing in Keefer Place, just seconds away from International Village and the infamous Abbott Street, was Hai Phong Kitchen. Easily undermined by its storefront, the eatery operated quickly while delivering quality. Seating was allocated towards one large table, a handful of two- and four-seaters, and a series of bar stools by the window. Menus stood by the cashier; a brightly illuminated kitchen could be spotted behind.

Orders were frequent and the restaurant was evidently busy, however the girl behind the counter maintained an amiable demeanour. She was friendly and, before all else, composed in her execution of tasks.
​My takeout order of Grilled Marinated Pork Salad Roll (#7), Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Salad Roll (#8), Beef Ball Pho (#1), and Grilled Pork Skewer and Grilled Pork Patty with Vermicelli (#18) was compiled in under fifteen minutes. Neatly wrapped utensils and containers free of smears were wonderful touches. The same applied to their bathroom, a clean and spacious quarter (with a hook!).

Highlights of the meal were the unmistakably fragrant peanut and scallion toppings of the Vermicelli dish, crunchy lettuce of the Salad Rolls, and chewy Beef Balls submerged in flavourful broth.

Decent Vietnamese restaurant. Their banh mi sandwiches are really good: I like the lemongrass chicken sub. I like their rice dishes here more than their pho. I recommend getting the grilled pork, lemongrass chicken with egg on rice.  Their regular pho (beef)  is pretty standard -- a bit on the pricey side since they only offer 1 size for $9.50.  

Their banh mi sell out out sometimes by dinner time though :( so if you want to ensure you get a viet sub, go earlier!

They also offer a bubble tea  combo add-on for $2.50 if you order a bowl/rice entree.