Finding restaurants that offer generous portions for the price you paid is challenging nowadays. With rising food costs and significantly higher restaurant prices, we try to find places where we can get our money's worth when dining out. We decided to try Be Leaf for lunch since we have appointment in the area. Stepping inside the restaurant, we're initially impressed with the layout. It has a sleek and bright ambiance which is uncommon to the dingy Vietnamese restaurants we normally go to. The place has a modern minimalist design with plenty of natural lights which creates an inviting and welcoming dining experience. They have lunch specials but since we came after 3 pm we can't avail of this offer. So we decided to order on the regular menu and tried the following: 1.House Special Pho - large, flavourful beef portions that comes with generous portion of tender rice noodles. The broth is very light yet at the same time so full of flavour. The soup is addictive and every spoonful leaves you wanting for more. 2.Rice Bowl with 2 veggie spring rolls, choice of salad (I chose Mango Shrimp) and a protein (Beef) - I really enjoyed this dish because of the beef. Aside from getting generous portion of the meat, it was sweet and savoury with loads of umami flavour. The beef was very tender and juicy and pairs well with the garlicky rice. The salad is refreshing and bursting with brightness. 3.Vietnamese Coffee (cold) - very strong but not overly sweet beverage. The boldness of the coffee mix with the sweetness of the condensed milk gives it a distinctive and delicious taste. They also give complimentary tea and service was fast and efficient. We were surprised we got our order in 5 mins despite the restaurant having lots of customers. Overall 10/10 dining experience. Can't wait to return back to this restaurant to explore the rest of the menu. read more

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Great Vietnamese flavour. Rice and vermicellis, and coconut shrimps were all great portions, beautifully presented, and balanced in umami, tart, and saltiness! Located near College/Yonge. Spacious and friendly staffs! Highly recommended! read more

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Tried BeLeaf for the first time and I was amazed at the price to portion size. The rice was $16.49 and make your own pho was $14.99. For the pho, you could customize any 2 proteins, sodium level, and additional noodles! The space was clean and very inviting! The restaurant is located close to college, making it accessible for commuters as well. I will be returning many times this winter! read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I would say this is decent for when the craving hits and you want something nearby. I was lured in by the great google reviews but saw they were offering free drink for those reviews so don't believe everything you read. I will say though that the combos are a pretty good deal and service is pretty quick but not really friendly. Casual spot if the craving hits so possibly will be back. read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Pork chop rice plate combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is really good Viet PHO. I went here with my Vietnamese friend who insisted everything was authentic and tasted the way her mama made it at home. The fresh spring rolls were amazing, as was the PHO. The tea had a cute little candle under it to keep it warm. The only thing that prevented this from being 5 stars was the portion sizes. Yes, this location is near Yonge/College, so its in the more downtown core area of Toronto, however a short TTC or uber away is China Town which has a handful of Viet and other asian restauraunts, where the bang-for-buck portion sizes are a bit better. But for the location, cuisine and overall aesthetic this is a great choice for Viet food. read more

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I came here because of its really high google reviews (though it turns out that they provide free pop for people to review so I'd take the overall rating with a grain of salt). They offer a 5% cash discount though accept credit cards. The restaurant itself has a cute, casual laid back type of atmosphere. It also feels remarkably clean. The service is also excellent - and food comes out quickly. The food itself was fine - I think there are better pho options in GTA, though you get a very large portion of food so it is a solid deal. Overall, I think it's a solid place if you're in the area and looking for a nice place to catch up with someone, but if you're on the hunt for incredible pho, I'd skip. read more

I've been here twice in the past month and will definitely be coming back! I actually first heard about this spot from soft opening, but hesitated due to some mixed early reviews. I first gave this place a chance on a particularly bad day - I was feeling down in the dumps and simultaneously starving to a point where I felt like I might faint. I walked by and saw they had a lunch special and so I figured I'd go cry into a bowl of pho; the lunch special is for dine-in only. You get a main (depending on daily selection) + drink for $11.49+ which is a steal in the downtown core. The staff who answered my inquiry about whether the lunch special was available for takeout probably noticed I was really cold or not doing too great because when I was seated, she served me warm tea in this beautiful glass mug. I remember looking around wondering if she gave it by mistake and wondering if I'd be charged extra because everyone else had tea pots with paper cups LOL. I was VERY CONFUSED but delighted at the same time. The special on that day was a chicken pho and I chose to upgrade my drink to mango coconut milk. The pho is served in a large bowl; I personally took home leftovers. I wasn't sure if chicken pho would be good but it was! It was a little on the salty side for me. The toppings are already mixed in to the bowl. Condiments and utensils are all available on the table. The mango coconut drink is such a deal because you only pay ~+$1ish more to upgrade the drink selection. It is served in a large tall glass and offers the right amount of sweetness. They have 2 person and 4 person tables. During my visit on a Tuesday, lunch time, it was full. There was 1 table conveniently empty at the time of my visit so I was seated quickly, but others after had to wait. I enjoyed the experience so much that I brought my friends here 2 weeks later. I'll share a separate review and photos for that! read more

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I appreciate how their soup didn't make me super thirsty afterwards - less msg. They're also pretty generous with their protein servings. If they're able to serve their broth more hot, then I'd give them 9/10. Bonus: Cash payments receives 5% discount *credit card payments are accepted read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Build your own pho (13.99$) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best Vietnamese food I've ever had! All entrees were delicious and clearly made fresh. I had the Bun Bo Hue, it was amazing and flavorful My mom said "the Beef from the rice bowl was grilled and perfect" My sister described her pho to be "healing" The sparkling pineapple lemonade was very refreshing! read more

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While staying in Toronto, I was on the hunt for a place where I could work, hear some light background jams and get some good food. Listen yall I went two days in a row. The food was amazing. The service is great the staff was attentive and provided some great recommendations . The ambiance was cool too and I went during lunch. There are lunch specials as well each day. read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here for an early dinner and half of the tables were full; by the time we were leaving, there were people waiting for tables to be seated; I was impressed. They have very friendly and staff and the restaurant has a cozy vibe. They have recently reduced their prices, too. We ordered "Mango Shrimp Salad", "Grilled Pork Rice Paper" and "Grilled Beef Betel Leaf Roll" for appetizers. As much as we enjoyed all of them, but the Grilled Pork Rice Paper was another level; so fresh and delicious, but hard to eat lol. We ordered "Grilled Beef Banh Mi", "House Special Pho" and "Laksa Noodle Soup". They were all delicious and made of fresh ingredients. I strongly recommend the Banh Mi. Our beverages included "Cocojito", "Coco Cloud" and "Mango Coconut Milk"; refreshing and new tastes. read more

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The food was great. We really liked the portions of meat in the pho. Although for my house special pho, i didn't get tripe as stated on their menu. I'm not the biggest tripe fan, but if it's advertised it should be there. The mango mayo for the shrimp wasn't hitting. I was expecting more mango flavour tbh. The service was great and you give a 5 star google review you get a free pop or cup of coconut water. I love the design and cleanliness of the restaurant though. read more

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Beleaf recently updated their menu so I came to check it out. Beleaf it or not, they actually have reduced prices on some items! The staff were very nice and we could choose our table on arrival. You order using the QR code on the table with your phone. They are in the process of producing more of the updated menus but they are not quite ready yet. Drinks: Cocojito - strong lime flavour with hint of Coconut. Very unique, unlike any other drinks I have tried before Mango Coconut Milk Coco Cloud Apps - all were great shareables Mango Shrimp Salad - Large size. Very fresh, do wish there was slightly more mango Pork Spring Roll - Messy but worth it. The pork is seasoned well and the fillings are fresh. The peanut sauce is to die for! If I were to make it myself, I'd full enclose the wrap rather than having the ends stick out for an easier eating experience. Grilled Beef Betel Leaf Roll -rich smoky beef flavour, wrapped in seawood. A good finger food eat.  Mains Latsa - sweet Coconut curry Noodle dish more sweet than spicy. Large serving with a generous amount of protein (incl tofu, beef and eggs). A bit sweet for my personal taste. Grilled Beef Bahn Mi - very generous sized meal. Comes with a full side salad, fries and full sized Bahn Mi. Beef has a rich umami flavour. Very delicious.  House Special Pho - a delightful play on traditional pho, adding tripe and beef ball to the mix. The broth has the perfect amount of salt and the ratio of the meat and noodles rounds out the dish really nicely. I would most definitely order this again! Overall, I think the new menu is good although some of the portion sizes were reduced slightly which makes sense. Everything we ate was fair for the price and favourite item out of everything was Grilled Beef Bahn Mi (the pho was a close second though!) read more

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the house special pho had soooo much meat :) the broth was soo insanely rich. the portions were super good for the price and the mango coconut bevvy was so mf good i could drink 293784937 of those. psa ‼ theres a buy 3 get 1 free promo rn and their lunch specials look bomb ! also heads up this spot was cash only (or additional surcharge for card) so be sure to have some cash if you plan to dine in! read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - mango coconut - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was my first visit and my lunch was delicious! I saw they had daily lunch specials $9.99 and so wanted to try their Friday deal of the Laksa Chicken. The broth was fantastic and not too spicy. And I loved the chicken and noodles. Service was fast and friendly and place was busy at lunch time. Loved the ambiance. Too bad there's construction right in front so the restaurant is blocked by a mess. I want to come back for this Friday deal and other days too! read more

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Location/Service This place is located right on Carlton - in the same area with all the condos. There's Green P parking around the block - readily accessible by public transit. Interior is very cafe vibes - low the tone they give, very warm and ambient. Staff were pretty nice - fast with the orders and with general clean up. Food Tried a variety of items - from main dishes to appetizers. Traditional Pho - this was alright to me. The noodles were on the thinner side and shorter as well. It kind of threw me off as I was eating, and the broth was a little on the plain side - definitely had to add in some sauces to kick it off. Tom Yum Chicken Banh Mi - very interesting fusion combo. The bread was soft and overall combination of flavours aligned. It came with a side salad and waffle fries. Sugar Cane Shrimp - one of the best items. Grilled to the right level, soft to chew and matches well with the fish sauce. The sugar cane was still chewy and sugary. Grilled Beef Betel Leaf Rolls - another good one. It looked a little small when it came, but inside was packed with meat and grilled to the right level - good hybrid between spring rolls and a rice roll. Fish sauce glazed chicken wings - very consistent to what I had at other places. Soft chewy meat and not an overly oily outer skin layer. The dipping sauce also complimented as well. Overall, I didn't have much expectations coming in - but was generally impressed by the food and experience. Definitely would come back. read more

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This sleek and spacious place is called BeLeaf Vietnamese Restaurant, their decor is modern and the place is clean. I am impressed of the portions of food and the taste was excellent. The vegetables were crunchy and really fresh served on the table, meat was on point and so tasty! Featured Banh Mi Rice Paper Rolls (Mango Shrimp) Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wings Mango Salad With Shrimp Signature Set Coco Cloud Mango Coconut Milk Location 45 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON read more

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I've had some very bad experiences with food since arriving in Toronto from NYC, but not tonight. I stumbled into this pho spot just because I was close by, and ordered some pho. It was fantastic. They leave you a pot of tea on the table which is also fantastic. I hate the scan the code thing that is popular here, but I loved the food. read more

I've been meaning to come here since it's affordable and aesthetic. It wasnt busy when I went and we got to pick our own seats. There's not much service other than just bringing the food over. The server was also not clear which food is which (as in we have to ask to clarify what is the fish). You scan the QR code and we just order through the phone. Note that if you come with a group they don't split bills at all. And they also don't accept Amex. If you pay cash there's a 5% discount. I ordered the combo which came with two choice of meats, spring rolls and a salad. I picked grilled beef and grilled pork and they were flavourful. Some parts were a bit fatty in my opinion and they didn't skimp out tho. However, my brother ordered the same combo and meat as me but it was a lot skimpier portion than mines. The inconsistency is not good. For my salad, I picked the mango shrimp salad. But...when the server handed me my food I notice there was no shrimp at all. I had to flag them to get me the shrimp (they just gave me a new one). The salad was drenched in sweet chilli sauce and I noticed some of the greens were very old and soggy (not edible at all). The vermicelli was also very hard and should've been cooked a bit longer. It wasn't pleasant to eat, so I would recommend getting the rice instead. The spring rolls that came with the combo were just a frozen vegetarian curry spring roll that you can get from the supermarket . The fish sauce was literally just sweet chilli sauce mixed with a some sort of liquid. It's not the typical fish sauce that you get from traditional Vietnamese restaurants. My sister got the laksa noodle and the taste was mild and not very flavourful. You can tell from the broth that they did not put that much coconut cream, from the top there's some oil but as you skim it out and drink the broth you can tell it's not creamy. The egg seemed like it was over boiled and by the time she finished the meal the egg looked kinda wrinkly. The beef was supposed to be rare and it was very tough to chew. Overall, it's a one and done for me. I would not come back again as there's better authentic Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto. Note: on google reviews there's a lot of 5 stars and it's all inflated due to their promo of free drink if you leave a 5 google review (I don't think they do this anymore) read more

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This is a new Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Toronto. It soft-opened on 2023-11-25 and grand-opened on 2023-12-23. Each table gets a glass tea pot that is kept warm with a candle underneath. The service was good. The Grilled Beef Banh MI ($15.99) had so much beef in it! Well worth it. Yes, it was delicious. It also comes with a green salad, waffle fries, potato wedges, and salad dressing. One issue: They mayonnaise is put at the bottom of the Banh MI and when you pour the salad dressing, it will drain to the bottom of the plate, so both factors make the banh mi bread soggy at the bottom. We also ordered from the kids' menu ($10.99). We chose Grilled Chicken, Jasmine Rice, and Pineapple Juice. It automatically comes with a Vietnamese Vegan Spring Roll and Green Salad. The chicken was tender and tasty. For dessert, we ordered Ice Cream ($3.99). It comes with 2 scoops, so we got Chocolate and Mango. There are many tables for indoor dining. The interior is bright and elegantly and tastefully decorated. During the grand opening period (Dec 2023), they have the following specials: - Dec 23-25: The first 30 tables get a free main $16.99 or under. - Dec 23: $10/p for Make Your Own Pho - Dec 24: 50%/p off any appetizer - Dec 25: $1/p for a drink. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are two gender-neutral washrooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are 2 high chairs for little children. Review 2023-403 read more

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Pros: relatively quick service, tea is kept hot by candle, clean seating area and aesthetics, no other nearby pho place in the area so this is a convenient place to try, chicken wing appetizer were pretty good Cons: pho broth is too oily la, shrimp appetizer is overpriced for 4 pieces of shrimp, dirty washrooms It's a good spot to go if you're a student in the area. It does get busy... read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Chicken wing and shrimp appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Monday 7:30pm I was too tired to walk anywhere far from my hotel after loads of meetings . Luckily I'm surrounded by highly rated casual Asian restaurants. I chose Vietnamese because of the Pho and the thought of sipping some nice broth on a cold day . I quickly changed my mind after seeing the menu. I was so torn as there were so many good options - do I order a bahn mi ( they have 4 types ), pho ( as originally planned ), spring rolls ( with its nice crispy deep fried skin) or my favorite grilled porkchop . Well luckily they have a plate with a salad ( I had the spicy chicken ), rice vermicelli with the super delicious well seasoned porkchop and eggroll ( not the spring rolls but it's ok ). I can hardly finish the plate but ate all the porkchop . I paid $25 ( usd) including gratuity for that meal ! I was served hot tea by an ever friendly staff . The place has a modern Asian decor ( white and bright with simple Asian hints - ie. The bamboo plates used to serve my meal ) . What's not to love read more

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This is a relatively new Viet restaurant on Carlton St. Walked by a few times on route to Loblaws and didn't think much of it until it started popping up on my IG feed. Decided to give it a shot partly because of the positive Yelp reviews. The restaurant was pretty busy on a week night. The place looked very clean and inviting. The server was attentive and also asked about our day! They also had tea lights to keep the tea warm (which is always a plus). However, the food was pretty standard. IMHO, it's nothing to write home. Pho wasn't bland but lacked flavour. Will likely be back to try the other menu items though. Solid 3.5 stars. read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Kept walking by this spot and randomly saw they finally opened or at least a soft opening. It's a fancy Vietnamese restaurant to dine in. Food: Everything was delicious. Spring roll was hot and crispy would definitely get it again. Banh mi meat could have been hotter. Atmosphere: Excellent. Feels upscale and nice and clean with lots of gold and bamboo utensils. Music is pretty good too. Service: Was quick. Friendly servers. Overall good new spot in the area to try if you're looking for a great dine in experience. Next time I'll try their pho. I recommend the pork spring roll. read more

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Tried a bit of everything on the menu. My favourite was the grilled beef in betel leaf. The bun rieu wasn't bad either. I found the soup base a little on the sweet side, never had Vietnamese soup dishes being sweet so was slightly off putting. It's not often to find Vietnamese food in the area so it's nice to see this in the area. Pricing isn't bad so it's quite student friendly imo for being situated where it was. read more

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It was a great experience pho us! We went for a House Special Pho and Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi. We loved it. House Special Pho - the broth was clear but rich, with rare beef, brisket, beef shank, tripe and beef ball. Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi - this thing is loaded. The pickles had the perfect tang, which I loved, and I enjoyed every bite, though the mayo and hoisin sauce were a bit overpowering for the lemongrass flavour. We also picked two appetizers: Sugar Cane Shrimp and Lemongrass Fish Cake (yea I'm all about lemongrass). Sugar Cane Shrimp was delicious and plump. Lemongrass Fish Cake was another hit; best enjoy with a slice of cucumber read more

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To start off with some positive thoughts, the service and ambience of the restaurant were good -- The staff were friendly and the interior was clean and cute. Maybe I came at the wrong time, but the pho that I ordered tasted a bit watery. The broth didn't have much flavor. The other ingredients also didn't play well together like most other pho -- the noodles, the vegetables, meats all just felt like they were thrown in there and played separately... and I think a lot of it has to do with the broth and how it didn't tie the ingredients together. I saw the other pictures that other folks have posted in the broth does look deeper and richer in color, which makes me think that I came on an off day. read more

This is a new Vietnamese restaurant that opened around November 2023. They serve banh mi's, pho, rice dishes, and other noodle dishes. I got the: - A2: Spring roll (pork) $8.99 - P1: House special Pho $16.99 The spring rolls were decent, fried well and the taste was good. The pho was incredibly bland however. I think they must have forgot to add salt to the broth. It's good if you're looking for a "clean" or unflavored type pho though. I'm not sure if that's why fish sauce is given on the side for the pho, but the soup had very little if no salt in it. The meats in the pho seem fresh and high quality however. The ambiance inside is nice. It's clean and bright. The service was okay. It took quite a while to get served but when it was less busy it was fine. Also, I wanted cooked bean sprouts and the server forgot about this. Store also does not take AMEX. Price I would say is average to above average, especially for a Vietnamese restaurant. read more

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My first experience wasn't that great with warm broth that didn't even cook my raw meat. I told the server and they took out the meat, cooked it and the put it back in the same warm broth. However, I give it a 3 star because my second time was better where the broth was hot enough. Food tastes good but pretty pricey for their portion compared to other Phô restaurants. Over it's decent, new and clean. For the area there about 3 Phô restaurants and I recommend this out of the other two. read more

This Vietnamese pho restaurant serves incredibly generous portions. We ordered a shrimp and tom yum pho, which came with a whopping six large shrimp. The beef pho is also loaded with plenty of beef, making it quite filling. The chicken wings have a good flavor as well. The value for money is excellent, and I highly recommend everyone to give it a try. 呢間越南河粉嘅份量非常大。我哋叫咗個蝦冬陰功嘅河粉，足足有六隻大蝦，而牛嘅河粉有超多牛，分量好足。雞翼味道都唔錯。性價比十分高，高度推薦大家試吓。 read more

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Excellent food that won't make you feel guilty for eating out. Got the set meal with shrimp and mango salad, vermicelli, and grilled chicken and pork. For those that want to avoid too much carbs, don't worry because underneath the vermicelli are lots of very fresh greens! Very tender meat and the lemongrass is evident but not overpowering. The pork is really really good! Event the way they serve their tea over candle is a nice touch to keep it warm. Very clean place and nicely decorated. Friendly staff. Will be back! read more

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Vietnamese and Thai food that that didn't compromise on either nation's cuisine. We lived in Bangkok for 4 years and traveled SE Asia, so are pretty familiar with the original. BeLeaf was better than I expected for a Canadian restaurant. Would definitely eat there again read more

my only complaint the chicken a bit on the pink side made me feel a bit uneasy eating it i was ok :) but i'd ask for meat to be cooked longer next time and spring rolls are ice cold read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - chicken ver (bit pink) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My family really likes the meatballs here. I think this place is overall solid. I recommend read more

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine - yuzu soda, nice and frizzy - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Come one, come all to this new place. The location is right across the street from Loblaws on Carlton, and worth the visit. Food was fantastic, and I must admit this place might become my new go-to place. The pork rolls were perfect, seasoned well, the House special was a delight, and the shrimp tom yum soup was the best I have ever had. Give this place a try and you won't regret it. read more

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We got takeout from this newly opened Vietnamese restaurant. The inside is newly renovated and looks clean and bright. We ordered 2 phos and a smoothie to take away by phone. The process was smooth and the packaging was excellent. I liked that they added some extra fish sauce to their takeaway condiments. The flavour was good but nothing extraordinary. The mango coconut smoothie was also delicious! Would definitely eat here again, hopefully in person next time! read more

You need to order in your phone but the waitress was still helpful. Good seating and not too cold. Clean. The food was really good. They were able to make the Laksa soup not spicy. Very good. The fries were a little cold though. The mango coconut drink is delicious. read more

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We were happy with quality and portion of the dishes that we ordered. The service was fast and efficient. We also enjoyed the calm and casual atmosphere. read more

I really liked the house special and the service is fast and efficient! I would definitely come again.

A new and needed addition in the area for a decent pho or very good bettel leaf beef rolls. New, clean and kind service; still a limited menu and only one size of pho, but basics are there. My pho was maybe a 3.5 but otherwise good items. Noodles are fresh. Broth is on the dark brown side and weirdly with some sort of coconut oil deep-layered taste and texture. The brisket is cut too thick and large to my taste. Smoothies are very good, although i miss the sin to avocado. Have to try, and a decent quality place. read more