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    Dear Saigon

    3.9 (41 reviews)
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    Lisa C.

    I would rate it an overall 3/5. Food was mediocre, service was good, and the interior was clean. The restaurant is located inside a plaza with a private parking lot. There were many parking spots available, but many potholes getting into the lot from Weldrick. We ordered the platter and the fresh rolls with shrimp. The platter was a good portion for two people, and we had a small amount of food leftover. They give only 6 pieces of small sized rice paper for wrapping and another six pieces would cost additional. For meats, there were 5 pieces of the leaf wrapped beef, 3 pieces of sugar cane shrimp, grilled pork. Realistically, you can only wrap one piece of protein in each rice paper. They also gave several pieces of lettuce which can also be used as a wrap. With that logic, I would expect at least 8, if not 10, pieces of rice paper. Rice paper isn't an expensive ingredient, and extra pieces would make the experience so much better. In terms of taste, the beef was fine but the sugar cane shrimp was incredibly subpar. We were originally planning to order the sugar cane shrimp as an appetizer but decided against it after seeing that it came with the platter. We're glad we didn't order it as an app since it would have felt like a waste of money. The shrimp fresh rolls were as expected and nothing special.

    Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk
    Angie L.

    Dear Saigon is a modern vietnamese restaurant with a very photogenic atmosphere, so it's perfect for food bloggers! I started my meal with the beef pho, and I found that the broth was satisfyingly rich and flavorful. The beef could've been more tender and the serving size was average. We loved the presentation of the spring rolls and I think they were the highlight of our meal. We ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee to pair with our meal. It was rich, strong, and perfectly sweetened with condensed milk. The balance of sweetness and bitterness was spot on for our taste! The staff was friendly and periodically checked in with us to make sure we were happy with the meal. Overall, I would recommend it if you're in the area!

    Vietnamese Layered Coffee, pandan latte
    Jenny P.

    This place was so delicious, the pho satay exceeded my expectations. It was so flavourful, perfect amount of spice that wasn't too much! Loved the pandan latte as well, reminded me of drinking the coconut drinks as a child. We got there at the right time as the restaurant got completely packed, service was still very quick despite the busyness

    Rare beef pho
    Jen H.

    We came here after reading amazing Google reviews...was surprised at the conflicting Yelp reviews. I had to see for myself! I was so pleasantly surprised to see Tom yum Noodle soup on the menu, and it was so delicious. Tasty broth with a beautiful lemongrass flavour. The family enjoyed the beef pho and the broth wasn't overly salty. The portion was small for pho, and that's what lost the fifth star. Spring rolls hit the mark also! Will come again!

    Menu as of Oct 2023
    Philip L.

    Good pho as well as authentic Vietnamese food. Nice presentations with good menu variety. Pretty tasty and I like this place. The line was long, and the heat from its A/C was pretty strong. Perhaps it wasn't a bad thing during winter, I presume. We had a pretty enjoyable dinner. Recommended.

    House special pho
    Wendy T.

    Finally had a chance to try out this place. It's difficult to get a seat on weekends. Went here on a weekday night. But even then, it filled up quickly as the night progressed. Ambiance -3.75/5: it's a really small place. Although the tables are small, surprisingly, we were able to fit all of our food without having to move off the utensils, cups, etc. Food - 4.5/5: I initially wanted to get the Bún Cha Ha Noi (Hanoi Style Vermicelli with Pork Belly and Pork Meat Balls). Unfortunately, they sold out. So we got 2 House Special Pho and a Grilled Chicken Fresh Rolls. Unliked other vietnamese places, all the pho are 1 size only. It was a lot of noodles but there is still a healthy portion of toppings. Despite the raw beef in hot broth for a length of time, the beef was actually not dry. The broth was very clear. The only negative was that it was a little too salty. Surprisingly, we were really full and could barely finish our pho. The fresh rolls were great. The dipping sauce tasted really good and it's different than the other ones. They added something else to it. While the food is good, it is quite pricey compared to other pho places. Service - 3.5/5: they sat us down quickly and the service was fast initially. Despite me changing my order, my pho came out first. The other pho came out 15 minutes later. The table next to us also ordered a pho (looks similar to ours but don't actually know which one they ordered) well before us and had to ask them to follow up with their order. Overall - 4/5: I liked it and I would recommend it. I might go back to try some of their specialty items if I manage to catch them at an unbusy time. I will most likely share my order, moving forward, knowing the amount of food we get.

    Pho with rare beef and beef brisket
    Yasmin M.

    This place was so good, taste like great quality Vietnamese food. We went around 11:30AM and it was pretty busy with a line outside after 12. It is a smaller place so I understand. They serve complimentary tea or water. The sizes are pretty good. And the service was quick. This was my first time trying Pho and I would definitely come back. I think it's amazing as a hungover soup or when you want to warm up.

    Satay pho with raw beef & tripes
    Jessica L.

    This is one of our go to places when we are craving pho. All their pho comes in 1 size, which is pretty much a large. The broth is flavourful and they are very generous with the toppings and meat. The meat quality was great (very tender), and grilled nicely for the vermicelli. Also loved their spring rolls and fish sauce. Highly recommend both dishes! Service was very friendly and quick.

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    Julia C.

    DEAR SAIGON . . We went to visit Dear Saigon Richmond Hill for the first time this past weekend for their customer appreciation event. They had a buy 1 get 1 50% off promo from September 2nd-4th. . . Fresh shrimp rolls 3.75/5 Rare Beef and Tendon Pho 4.2/5 Rare Beef and Beef Balls Pho 4.2/5 Vietnamese Coffee 4/5 . . The pho broth was actually really flavourful! Portions were also not bad. Fresh shrimp rolls were yummy, but kind of pricey. The viet coffee was my favourite thing of the meal. Great coffee to milk ratio. Overall it was a good but not outstanding meal. The air conditioning was also lacking.

    Grilled chicken and pork with rice
    Ying L.

    The same location as the "little Saigon" before, beside T&T, food quality is good, we ordered house special beef noodle, satay beef noodle, grilled pork and chicken with rice, are all tasty. Pork tasted better than chicken in my opinion. The service was good and fast, no complaints. Only thing is that I wish they would have more dishes on the menu , such as mango salad, fried squid, curry dishes etc as other Places

    Nice presentation, delicious food.
    Sammie S.

    It's been a while since I have been to this place. Another review states a change in management and I see a difference. It's still pretty great though. Clean, fast service. My vermicelli bowl was one of the nicest presentations that I have seen of this. It tasted great too. (I took off one star for asking only me if I needed a fork).

    Chicken vermicelli with spring roll ($16.95)
    Ivy C.

    Wouldn't come back anytime soon. Poor service, small portions and poor quality of food (salty chicken, not that much noodles & the spring roll felt like it came from a food court stall). I came to order takeout and wasn't even acknowledged until I told them I was there to order takeout. The restaurant's quality is overall worse than when it was "Little Saigon". Both waitresses served others first, including giving two tables their bill, serving another table's food & giving them teapots, and entering someone else's (seated) order before asking me for my order. She also took the menu that I had looked at (it was turned towards me), to give it to a seated group, without confirming that I was done with it.

    Satay and pho
    Ting H.

    Doesn't look like anything fancy from outside but as soon as you walk in, you will feel like you're in Saigon...because it's sooo warm and humid inside! They have one fan on for the entire restaurant and it doesn't really circulate the air much. I was sweating just 5 minutes in. The menu looks so promising with a lot of interesting options to share as a group and eat individually. If I come here with a larger group, I'd definitely try their platter and tacos. I really enjoyed their pho. The broth is soo hearty, hot and flavourful! One of the best ones I've had! Satay broth was decent , not overly heavy and just a slight kick. I'd come back again! But hopefully they do something about the a/c and ventilation!

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    Used to be a big fan of vermicelli when it was "Little Saigon". But not any more. Food is mediocre at best now, very disappointed!

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    I tried the Grill pork jowl with rice because sadly their Hainanese Chicken Pho is only available…read moreduring the weekend but it was delicious! Pork jowl is such an underrated cut. It's flavourful, both fatty and lean, tender, juicy... basically perfect for the grill. There's an option to add an egg, which I skipped. The dish comes with a small salad drizzled in balsamic vinegar, plus some pickled daikon radish and carrots. A small dish of sweet and tangy fish sauce is included too, perfect for pouring over the rice. Fantastic flavors all around. I cleared the plate and would definitely order it again, though they have a lot of other dishes I want to try too. They're currently running a promo where you get a free drink with any order! Not advertised anywhere (from what I saw), they just casually mentioned it after we ordered. The iced lemon tea was refreshing, with sliced lemons on top, and served in a large cup, which I highly appreciate. Not one of those tiny takeout ones that's gone in a few sips. Service is very friendly. Lots of free parking. Just a heads up, they only accept debit or cash.

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    Came here twice during my Toronto trip last month - and both times were overall solid experiences…read more Place was very clean and bright, however I find the tables a little tight, especially when you have large winter jackets to deal with. Service was relatively fast despite it being very busy. Team was friendly and knowledgeable. However, the second time i was there, my bun bo hue toke way longer to arrive, the table was halfway done there meals when my bowl finally arrived. A little bit of communication would have been nice, just got the "it's coming" the two times I asked about where it was, no timeline or anything. Spring rolls were kind of bland, no real flavour - however the crunchiness hits the spot. Bun bo hue when it arrives is truly amazing! The perfect amount of spice - makes you sweat a bit without killing you - you can still taste everything you're eating! I do prefer Toronto's Pho Anh Vu over the Vancouver location, somehow the Bun Bo Hue doesn't hit the same over here.

    I've read great reviews on Pho Anh Vu so I decided to give it a try. The server was funny and…read moreentertaining which made our visit fun. The place is quite small and they get busy so expect some crowding. The food was delicious and had exceptional flavour and quality. My partner and I had the Bun Bo Hue (5/5) and the Grilled Pork and Chicken on Broken Rice (5/5). Bun Bo Hue was filled with meat and blood pudding. It was not as spicy as I had hoped it would be but the flavour profile was irresistibly good. Grilled Pork and Chicken on Broken Rice had ample portions of meat. They were tender and juicy. As I mentioned, the place gets busy and packed. We were a group of 8 and I tried to book a reservation a couple of days prior to our visit. To our disappointment, they did not accept reservations at all. The wait time was quite long since we were such a big group. This was quite hectic and stressful for the servers. Hopefully this can be considered in the future for big groups (8 people and above) to make the service smoother.

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    Before coming, I read a lot of Yelp reviews, so my expectations weren't high. The actual experience…read morewas a mix of pleasant surprises and disappointments. First, the pros: their burgers are definitely a highlight. The patties are very substantial, with a genuine meaty flavor, not the mass-produced kind. The toppings are also well-chosen, not just piled on haphazardly. The plating is also a plus; it looks quite appetizing when it arrives at the table. The service is generally friendly, not overly enthusiastic but not unpleasant either. However, the cons are also quite obvious. The biggest problem is the inconsistent quality--some dishes are excellent, while others are rather ordinary, even making you feel like "something else tastes better." Plus, the prices aren't cheap, so if you happen to order an average dish, the value for money doesn't quite meet your expectations. Also, the restaurant lacks a truly memorable signature dish, making it less memorable after your meal.

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    Ordered the T24 House Appetizer, the combo with assorted appetizers. It came with a viet spring…read moreroll, 3 veggie spring rolls, meatballs, shrimp wrapped sugarcane, and satay chicken skewers. First off everything was not bad but I found it to be just average tasting nothing blew me away. I must note that the satay chicken skewers were way too spicy, to the point where it was literally inedible. It's not a bad location. Inside the T&T plaza at woodbine and 16th. Not sure if I'll be back to try the pho as it doesn't look overwhelming judging by this appetizer platter. It's a shame, I really love pho and wanted to love this place. But, there are many Vietnamese restaurants around and I don't think this one will be in my rotation. Sorry folks, my recommendation is try Pho Anh Vu or Ngon Corner which are nearby.

    Found another Pho place somewhat close to home! Photime is located in the same plaza where the T&T…read moresupermarket is at the Northeast corner of Woodbine and 16th & is next to the aquarium store. The restaurant is well-lit, clean, spacious & modern looking. Parking in this plaza is relatively easy since the lot is huge! We went on Christmas Eve around 6:15 p.m. The place was pretty quiet and we got seated right away. I ordered the Bún bò Huế. The broth was rich & spicy with good layers of flavor although on the oily side for me which probably has to do with chili oil. The bowl is full of noodles & ingredients making it fulfilling. My friend got the special beef pho large size and he said that it is very good. We also ordered the crispy spring rolls. We both loved this as it was a bit different than what we are used to. We believe that there is taro in the roll which makes it so yummy. I really liked the decor of this place! We both agreed that this is definitely a place to be included in our rolling list of Pho restaurants to eat at!

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