Got a broken rice and a pho. Was absolutely fantastic. Donna was super helpful. Also it's cash only so make sure you bring cash read more

Cash only. The vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring roll here is solid. I especially liked that there's a really great mix of all the little extras - pickled carrot, lettuce, peanuts, etc., to make the textures just perfect when you mix it all around. The rolls are generous and home-made. Pho Nho gets busy during the after work hours, but it's fairly spacious inside. The outside patio also gets busy in summer and the place is also seems to operate as more of a bar, with mugs and pitchers of house lager available and some other mainstream brews and cocktails available. I'm not sure how late the kitchen stays open. Good grub, relaxed joint, worth a visit! read more

Cafe Pho Nho - Grilled pork vermicelli bowl with rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The restaurant only accepts cash, and the onsite ATM machine charged $2 service fee, which was a big inconvenience. I tried their #78 Special Phở (Phở Dặc Biệt), which came in only one size. The dish had a decent broth and chewy noodles, but nothing out of the ordinary. The place looked more like a bar than anything. Considering the food quality and price, Cafe Pho Nho is serviceable for a casual meal, but it's not a place I would eagerly return to or recommend to others. read more

Cafe Pho Nho - #78 Special Phở (Phở Dặc Biệt) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a great local spot for classic Vietnamese food. We had the rare beef pho and springrolls. Spring rolls were crispy, with lots of filling - and a little greasy, just the way I like them. The rare beef soup had a nice broth and plenty of meat. Noodles were soft but not too soft. They have a great patio to the side off of Dundas and some very good prices for drink. From observing this place in passing over the years it serves as a great local hang out, with lots of folks enjoying food and drinks here in the evenings. read more

Fantastic food. The pho alone is definitely amongst the top three in the city. The ambiance is on the hip side with cozy lighting and current music. Perfect for date night. read more

Overly salted Singapore noodle dish served after one hour of waiting. Friday night is busy so they don't serve fresh rolls (they take too long to make)? They ran out of bahn mi. How does that happen exactly ?? No one apologized for the delayed food, so I guess it's normal here ? Then the bill comes and still has the bahn mi charged out. Sheesh. 2 stars. Not going back. read more

Love the vibe and music of this place. The food is good too. I called a couple of dishes and taste authentic. Definitely recommend this. read more

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I've now had the worst pad Thai ever. Imagine rice noodles with exactly 7 shrimp, Ragu spaghetti sauce and vinegar. It took 45 minutes to come to the table after I ordered it and 10 minutes after my companion received his meal. His Shanghai noodle dish was tasty. The Pad Thai was inedible. I think that pad Thai should have something other than noodles sauce and protein. I asked why they'd isn't include eggs, tofu, bean sprouts peanuts and vegetables. The manager said that I didn't ask for that. I should have specified. I only asked for Pad Thai when I was ordering the meal. The waitress asked what kind of protein I said shrimp. Apparently I should've asked for all the ingredients I expected there to be in a pad Thai specifically. I put peanuts that were ordered separately on top. It didn't help. It was awful. When I complained about it, the manager said I was making the chef feel bad. I said it wasn't my job to make the chef happy. She said that was the problem that I'm too selfish. Crazy town. She said that lots of people like it. I said that lots of people like McDonald's hamburgers but I'm not going to eat one because it isn't enough like a burger- or food to me. She said she'd reimburse me for half the meal even though I ate none of it. The ingredients weren't expensive. Seven shrimps, noodles and sauce. What can that cost? She charged $14 for the meal plus tax and reimbursed me for $5. When I asked her about it she said that's "almost" half. I'm never going back and I don't think you should either. The food was awful and the service was worse. Especially during a pandemic we need to support the good local places that at least try. read more

Cafe Pho Nho - This is the worst pad Thai I've ever been served. Pho no no no! - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dropped in because I was craving some Vietnamese food. Wonderful place! Food was delicious and very fresh. The service was prompt and treated me and others with care. I was honestly so pleased because I had heard nothing about this place and sort of tucked away across from The Commoner on Dundas. Don't hesitate to go. The place is spotless too. One thing is they only take cash read more

This is my go-to place for pho and a plethora of *Vietnamese* dishes (like lemongrass grilled pork chop, vermicelli dishes, or fried chicken wings). Also want to note that they are super friendly, and they have been pretty good at accommodating my food allergies. I'm happy to support this local, family run bar/restaurant, and they have a pretty great set-up on their patio, especially in the summer during the pandemic. Not sure if the lone reviewer from the 'burbs who gave 1 star actually ate here, because I have never seen pad thai on the menu (and I go here pretty much every week or so). FYI - this is NOT your suburban generic Asian fusion place. If you want that, stick to the food court at your local mall. read more

Went here for the first time and it was a great. Food is bomb, music playlist is on point, lots of patio space, and the staff is great. Choose this next time you're waiting in line at the pretentious commoner across the street. read more

An interesting place indeed... A huge menu with decent prices, relatively cheap prices, and tasty food (especially my personal faves - the Singapore and Shanghai noodles)... There are tv's visible from pretty much every table, usually showing the locals sports games. There are also some unique sculptures built into the interior which kinda had me scratching my head but also found somewhat impressive. Otherwise, in the summer you can sit on their patio which goes down the side street. It all seems pretty good, but the service is painfully slow at times. Waiting for food to come out of the kitchen regularly takes a while, and one time it took 40 minutes for my takeout order to even be ready. So go, sip on a beer and watch the Jays or Raptors game while you wait, just don't be in a rush. read more

Pho Nho! Oh no! Was disappointed in my chicken vermicelli. It bordered on gross. I ate it, but it wasn't good. I will not be coming back. Lovely service though. read more

Cafe Pho Nho - Chicken rice vermicelli with spring rolls (take-away) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My husband and I come here on a regular basis. The food is amazing (our favourites are the spring roll, grilled pork with vermicelli and the beef pho), the ambiance is unique and cozy and the servers are friendly. I've tried other Vietnamese places and this place has the best pho broth. I highly recommend. read more

If you looking for the Pho Place that homemade and CLEAN and HEALTHY. Trust me , this is the one. On dinner rush, the food may not come out as fast as you expect because of the fresh meat is cooked for you so it will taste so juicy. They grill and cook from RAW when you order . read more

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Very friendly staff, very tasty kitchen but the services went down terribly in the past months. It is super slow. By super slow I mean that kind of "I am dying slow". It might be a good strategy how to appreciate and enjoy the food once it finally comes, but that gets killed by getting something else than you ordered... during our past 2 visits, we've got our order screwed up both times. read more

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The pho was good. The broth was fantastic just what I needed on a cold day. Pho Soup!!

If the weather in Toronto makes you feel like climbing into a piping hot bowl of soup, Cafe Pho Nho will have just what you need. You can't get inside their bowls of pho, but you almost could with how big they are. We started with the spring rolls and the fresh rolls and both were good. I particularly liked the spring rolls because they were warm and flavorful. The portion sizes were also quite large. Everyone else in my family got different variations of the beef pho, and I got the mi (#84, I think). I have to say that the pho was better than the mi, but both were tasty, and more importantly, warm and steamy, which is really all I needed after spending two hours outside. This is the first time I've had Vietnamese food in Canada, but I find that Pho in the US is often served with tons of stuff in the broth and huge chunks of meat, whereas all the pho I had in Vietnam was quite simple and minimalistic. I liked the pho at Cafe Pho Nho because it didn't have too much going on and just had some small pieces of beef and a flavorful broth. Hmm, in what country will my next bowl of pho be?? read more

Came here for a late snack on Sunday. I had the Pho Hue Style (spicy style) and my girlfriend had the Rare Beef Pho. We started with the Vietnamese rolls with shrimp. Was decent but I've had better at the Golden Turtle and other Vietnamese places I have reviewed Didn't seem like they made the Hue Broth from scratch but rather just added hot sauce to their beef broth. Also on the menu, they said they offered various Vietnamese sandwiches, but only have one. read more

Came here a couple times during the time I worked in the area. The space is pretty huge so it's great for large groups. The food comes very very slow though. The quality is up to par of other pho places, though the wait is definitely not worth it. Call ahead if you really want to get something here. read more

Yup. These guys still have the best pho! Been coming to this place for years and now we regularly do takeout. Recommended: rare beef pho, vermically with pork spring roll, Singapore noodles, fresh rolls. Love the service, too! Everyone here is so lovelyyy. read more

It's a unique pho place in the west end of Toronto in a dark atmosphere with top 40 blasting in the background. It is not a typical Vietnamese restaurant which is well lit and no music. Although you need candles to see the menu, it was refreshing to see a different setup for Asian comfort food. The restaurant was able to accommodate our group of 14 and the service was quick. When I passed by the bar, it looked like they wanted to keep the original funky decor. There appears to be lots of regulars who frequent this restaurant and the best part is the bar. They have lots of variety of beers and a full bar which is rare for a place to enjoy the pho. The price for food and drinks cannot be beat too. Just a note that it is not in the typical neighbourhood and there is not much nearby. I would definitely make the trip to try their food again. Other than music, they also have TVs playing sports and not the typical Viet programs. read more

Small restaurant but plenty of seats. The service here is quick. The pho portion as are fairly large - only one size, taste great. They accept Cash only, however they do have an ATM in the entrance way. The ambience is nice. Good music playing that not overwhelmingly loud. Pho Nho has wifi as well. read more

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Pretty good Pho, nice broth and medium size. Fresh rolls were okay, a bit too much of veggie filler, could have used more protein. Boyfriend liked the sauce so much he was dipping his finger and licking it lol. I grabbed the Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Spring Roll. OMG the way the spring roll was fried, nice and crunchy and tasted awesome. Plus the fish sauce with chili flakes, yum! Open late so might have to come back. Atmosphere seems pretty chill, but wasn't busy when we came (Labour Day Monday). Overall, good Pho place. read more

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The waitresses of this place are really cool and effective; they make you feel welcomed, try to make small chat (point for charming ppl), smile, are fast, accurate, plus look pretty happy in general. The premises are spacious, I like the lighting (hang over friendly), there are some Tv's showing sports, a patio, parking, and a large bar area. They offer amazing deals on beer, it's an affordable place to hang out. The ambiance is similar to a Pub but with decent food. I love the fact that they are open late, they've rescued me from late night broth cravings. Phó is the perfect pre/after party meal, specially when the winter winds are blowing. Phó has become one of my magic potions against the flu, indigestion (just sipped the broth with mint), hangovers, lack of energy, and when feeling like eating noodles. I've brought friends who also liked the joint, what is not to like when we add: late night+cheap boost+good food??? read more

I finally discovered a good Vietnamese vegetarian noodle spot near Roncesvalles! I've walked by Pho Nho so many times, but never really thought much of it. It looks kind of random and ghetto from the outside, but it's quite lovely inside. There are two huge TVs, large spacious booths and wacky chandeliers. I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in for dinner. I was greeted by a very cheery server who quickly brought us a pot of tea and the menus (with a photo album of course). They have a huge menu with pho, vermicelli, curry, stirfrys and a whole section of vegetarian foods. I had the vegetarian noodle soup, which was probably the best I've ever had. It was a HUGE bowl with lots of rice noodles, large pieces of bok choy, tofu, mushrooms, potato, carrot, etc. I barely made a dent and I was stuffed. It definitely seems to be the area's best-kept secret. There was a mix of young and old patrons, and there were plenty of people coming and going for takeout orders. Music was good. Hockey was on the TV. I will definitely return. My only complaint is that it took quite a long time for our food to come out - apparently due to a large takeout order. It's also cash only, which is a bit annoying, but they do have their own bank machine onsite. read more

Pho nho? Pho YES. VIBE: If you have ever dreamed of a day that your favourite Asian joint would merge with your favourite dive bar--and if you haven't, we'll never be friends-- allow me to present to you a dream come true. The menu is fat, they offer several beers on tap and have bottle list as well. I had: PINT O' STELLA: It wasn't served in the special Stella glass that makes it clear to everyone around that you are indeed superior to them and their Bud Lite. But it was cold and it was $6. Terribly reasonable. PORK SRING ROLLS: Jeese Louise. They bread and deep fry these puppies to artery-clogging perfection and then submerge them in crushed peanuts-- not for the faint of heart, the allergic or the body-conscious. The coating is thick and crusty, and the pork filling is soft and delicious, and the sauces they serve them with are delish. A-MAH-ZING. RARE BEEF PHO: The phact that I haph nepher eaten pho bepho this is phoking ridiculous. Hot, tasty, massive bowl of noodles. By the time the dish gets to your table the beef is cooked, so I would definitely reccomend this over their cooked beef option. They serve with 'fresh veggies' to toss in, which is basically a plate heaped with bean sprouts. It was like $7, fully yummo, I didn't come close to finishing it, and I think it cured my cold. NICE! read more

I have been to many vietnamese restaurants in Toronto including the "popular" Golden Turtle on Ossington, and this place is by far my favourite! Owned by a Vietnamese family, the restaurant is authentic, delicious and cheap! The outside of the building is a little basic and you may not even think to go in, however the food and friendly service are sure wins. Ask for the veggie salad rolls (not on menu) - they are amazing! Note that it is closed on Tuesdays! read more

I almost forgot to review this place, because I forgot the name! Bad girl. I HAVE to go back! I was walking on Dundas W on a lazy Sunday and decided to have some vietnamese. Pho Nho saved me. GREAT GIANT dishes served as spiced as I was expecting. They offer a booklet with pictures of every meal, so you know exactly what you're asking for. And YEP, it's not like fast food and you get what's in the picture!!!! The waitress, as expected, could barely speak english (this is probably why they have the pictures) and was alone to serve everyone. But the food was served in a reasonable time and was really great. I usually don't ask for Pho because I'm not a fan of noodles, so I asked for a vegetable soup. Husband got a Pho. Both were GINORMOUS and great. And hooray it's cheap. read more

I'm a BIG fan! I'm almost tempted to go with five stars for this one but I'm gonna reserve that honour for the absolutely mind-blowing places I will someday encounter. This tiny little family run Vietnamese place is awesome. Everything I've had is good. Fast, friendly service all the time. Five colours rice is awesome. Steamed egg, fried egg, shrimp skewer, pork and shredded pork skin over broken rice. For someone like me who enjoys a variety of flavours in one dish this is great. The portion size is so big you could almost share it between two people. The vermicelli is also splendid. A perfect balance of noodles, fresh vegetables, pork, crispy springroll and shrimp if you desire with nice fresh mint and coriander. The various fruit shakes are fresh and tasty and they serve you complimentary hot tea while you wait. It's a nice touch. I have had a couple of the soups and they are good too. I haven't tried the pho yet but I have heard great things. This place is a two minute walk from my work and I am a proud regular. If only they were open on Tuesdays... read more

Pho Nho you didn't! I don't see what there is to complain about this place. Nestled conveniently on the 505 & 506 trolley line, this place is everything you could ask for in your friendly neighborhood Pho establishment. There's ample seating in the winter, not to mention 2 side patios & garage door style patio in the front! Enjoy the Ronces stroller & Bernese mountain dog watching with the sun on your face and wind at your back! The vermicelli was great, pho game was tight, and they do a mean coconut shake if the $3.55 beer selection isn't your thing. They also boast a big screen TV and play the Raptors games w/ commentary, something the "sports bar" across the street doesn't do! Service has always been friendly and attentive. And if you can't refer to the photos of the menu items(because reading is hard), they are happy to answer any questions. Ok full disclosure, there is a server there who is super babely. Don't tell her I said that though. You'll just make it weird...typical you... read more

This is my 4th or 5th visit. It's a very atypical Vietnamese restaurant. Whoever runs it, was very smart in combining restaurant with several Vietnamese dishes with a full bar/pub experience. Here, all the workers are truly Vietnamese. The place is open until 2.00 am everyday with the exception of Tuesday which is the day they are fully close to rest. And yes, if you are wondering, yes they serve food still just before midnight. Yes, yes and yes again. Probably, the only Vietnamese place in town I know that serves food past 9.00 pm. Kool right?! Yes, I know. The food is pretty good, for the vast majority not extraordinary but good enough to leave you pleased. Some items are extremely well done like the deep fried Vietnamese rolls (item #133). The portions are generous and overall well priced. The service is probably one of the best ever experienced in town: attentive, super friendly and never invasive. And if you starting to show your face around often, they recognize you and they acknowledge that without making it feel awkward and/or forced because they hope in a better tip. The place isn't too big but is very cozy with always great music playing in the background (mostly from '80s and '90s). In summer this place also offers more space since they have a small balcony in the front with a couple of tables and a pretty big patio right beside the kitchen. I came here during the NBA playoffs and dude, lemme tell you that here the ppl go nuts. In my opinion, the final rate should be more like a 3.5. But since it's open until late like very few in town, I feel generous and I'll go the extra mile by adding an extra .5 star. So in the end, I think it's worth the drive to come here and have a proper night out without spending an arm and a leg. Definitely worth it! :) read more

Went there for my first time yesterday for lunch. I got a regular Pho and the broth was nice and beefy and the $7 portion was more than enough. Vegetable spring roll was delicious and flavourful. My bf got a veggie "pho" (vegetable noodle soup, I think it was called on the menu) and it was full of tofu and vegetables. Was also very good. I'm looking forward to returning and trying out some of their other dishes. read more

I've had Pho Nho sitting in my draft box for a few weeks now, and have been twice since I began. That makes three, and it's kind of interesting how my thought process went "4 stars? 3?" after my 1st experience; "3 stars? 2?" after my 2nd, and "2 stars... 1???" after my third. Here are some interesting points: 1) Their congee is not good. I'm not particularly surprised, but I thought Vietnamese congee might be a nice switch from my love of traditional Chinese congee. This wasn't. It was a flavourless, overcooked take on the Chinese I'm accustomed to. 2) Their spring rolls are unpredictable. First time good, second time too chewy (raw) or over-fried and over-greasy (fried). We didn't order them a third time. 3) The ubiquitous rice vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls is damned tasty save for the spring rolls. Improve them, and they've got a winner! The pork's fantastic! 4) Shakes are good but not great, kind of middle of the road for TO. 5) Pho is fine, nothing to write home about, and hits the spot. The shrimp paste soup is very flavourful, and I was amused when they told me something like "many of you don't like it". I assume white folk. Maybe I misheard. I don't take offense to these sorts of comments; rather, I revel in them! 6) Our third trip, a Friday night after 7pm, it transformed into an obnoxious neighbourhood dive bar full of scum bags and loud talkers / yellers chillin' to the anachronistic grooves of 70s and 80s funk music. There was also what appeared to be a hooker schmoozing with the construction workers, and our server spent a good 10 minutes talking and joking with her rather than bringing us our bill after we asked for it. 7) Cash only. No signs anywhere to indicate this save for hidden behind the ATM they not-so-cheerfully direct you to. Friendly tip for restaurateurs: DO NOT TRICK ME INTO USING YOUR STUPID ATM. I will not be happy to pay your $1.75 service fee. Anyway, points 6 and 7 make me want to drop the rating to a 1, but I'll resist. They have some redeeming qualities (decent soup, shakes, and fantastic grilled pork), but not enough to convince us to return any time soon. I work very close by, so it's likely I'll come for a lunch soup on a rainy day... but other than that, there's far better Viet/Thai options within reasonable distance (Pho Phuong at Dundas W & Lansdowne or Pho Linh at College & Dufferin being our faves...). read more

Let's rename it to "Oh Pho NO." Wound up there late after a trying day trip to Toronto, based on the Yelp reviews and the fact that it was close to the 24 hour auto shop where we needed to have a tire unexpectedly changed. So we arrived late-ish (around 8:30pm) and hadn't eaten all day. We had two young children with us who were very tired and hungry. It didn't appear to be particularly crowded. As soon as we sat down, I told our server we wanted to put in an appetizer order right away while we decided what to order. She took the appetizer order ... then left it on the table. We didn't receive the appetizers until well after we gave our full order. She gave us all tea, then asked if the children wanted water. They agreed. She never brought the water during the 1.5 hours we were there. We ordered two noodle dishes for the adults, and two bahn mi for the kids. After we'd already waited a half hour, a server came over to say they only had ONE bahn mi left, so which one did we want. I'm not even sure what that meant. They only had one piece of bread left? We ordered a pork bahn mi and decided rather than trying to order something else, my other daughter would just share my dish. After an hour of waiting, it was well past ten, our two noodle dishes arrived, and no bahn mi at all. I thought maybe they were running behind, so we waited a little longer, then I flagged down a server to ask where my daughter's meal was. She came back to inform us that it had been BURNED. Did we want to order something else? They would prepare it fast. Seriously? I said no, I wanted the check immediately. I had to ask three more times for the check, one of my children was in tears from hunger and disappointment, then discovered they only take cash. The only cash machine on the premises didn't take any of my cards -- not Visa, not Mastercard, debit, credit, nothing -- fortunately we had enough cash between us to scrape up for the bill. Then we had to stop at McDonald's on the way home. Thanks "pho" nothing. read more

This is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in my area. I always get the Singapore noodles with shrimp, the portion is generous enough for a second meal as leftovers. The spring rolls are also delicious. Prices are very reasonable for the quantity of food you receive. Service can be slow sometimes, but the staff makes up for with their lovely demeanour. read more

Pumped up 'cause the English speaking waitress actually said, "Do you have any questions for me??" I was pretty impressed by that as I usually don't expect much in terms of service at Vietnamese/Chinese/other ethnic restaurants that aren't all that $$$! Waitress was quite peppy. I ordered the Mixed Beef Pho (rare & well done), one size, $7. Size of bowl was probably closer to a medium, definitely not the same size as a small $5-6 bowl. Looking through the menu, other things seems a bit more expensive, re: $3.85 for a Viet Coffee, $3.85 fruit milkshakes, just under $5 for a sandwich, etc. HOWEVER, I didn't see the size portion of any of these items. Atmosphere was more café/neighbourhood bar! read more

This is one of our favourite neighbourhood joints!! For years and years I would pass by Pho Nho and never give it a second look because it kinda looks like a sleazy bar where old men gather from the outside. And truth be told, some older locals do hang out at the bar regularly, but it's awesome none the less! Firstly, the staff are all super friendly and remember you when you come back. Yes, there are a few big screen tvs, which could be good or bad, depending on what ambiance you're going for. I'm surprised by a previous reviewer's comment about the spring rolls being "unpredictable". We almost always get them, they're deep fried, spiced just right, chopped into bite sized pieces and delicious! Other consistently good items are the pho (reg & hue style), mango salad, beef stew, and the many various shakes/specialty drinks. Cozy atmosphere, good prices, yummy food....and it's open late nearly every day (closed Tuesdays though). read more

A friend and I walked fifteen minutes in the rain to get to Pho Nho and it was worth it. The place apparently used to be an Italian bar. It has an arched stucco ceiling and a pretty wooden bar with brass fixings, and beer taps built into the brick wall. There's a big garage door window in the front that swings open. It's really pleasant, cosy almost to the point of being cramped in the bar area. (Of course we were getting takeout.) Sadly it's not very accessible as there are stairs up to get in and a narrow door. The bartender took our orders and the food was slow coming, but again, turned out to be worth it. The vegetarian pho ($7.50) comes with a huge pile of rice noodles, two kinds of tofu, bok choy and other veggies, and I could only eat half of what I got. Bring cash because they don't take any kind of plastic. read more

My experience is only based on customer service and how they run a business. I went here tonight because it's 1 am and I'm craving pho.. I was willing to drive a tad out of the way for it. Called them and was told food would be done in 15 minutes and when I arrived when within that time she told me to wait longer because it wasn't ready. This place has no customers at this time so why was the end result waiting 25 minutes for takeout? Unbelievable to find out not only was their service horrible but they failed to mention to me they only take cash. How do these businesses not take major credit cards? Didn't pay for my order and I left. Super unhappy with this place. I would love to try the food just to know if this place is worth coming back to.. read more