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4.0 (72 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
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Pool of oil from the spring rolls.
Jeff K.

Something changed when they updated their menu here. The pho portions feel smaller with less meat. The brisket was notably chewy, probably the chewiest brisket I've had in pho in my life. The flavour of everything (broth, meat, vermicelli dishes, spring rolls) is really bland and simple now. They also don't serve bean sprouts with the pho anymore or maybe the girl forgot? The spring rolls are especially greasy. So much that all I tasted was oil. Not great. Dear Saigon is definitely aesthetics first now with unique drinks. Probably the only reason to come now. Either way I don't think I'll return anymore, there's too much competition in the area and prefer pho hue across the street. The food is below average, especially since the average is so high in the area.

Taro Biscoff
Chris C.

I love Asian cuisines and I've been to many Vietnamese restaurants. Dear Saigon, in Scarborough, stands out as one of my favourites. Their pho has a great depth of flavour, and everything I've had has tasted great. On this visit, we had the following: * Betel Leaf Wrapped Ribeye * Mango Salad with Crispy Soft Shell Crab * Beef Knuckle Bone in Pho Broth * Grilled Pork & Chicken with Spring Roll Vermicelli * Mango Dragonfruit Refresher * Taro Biscoff We started with the Betel Leaf Wrapped Ribeye and Mango Salad with Crispy Soft Shell Crab. Both were excellent, with good portions and great flavours. Our main courses were the Beef Knuckle Bone in Pho Broth and the Grilled Pork & Chicken with Spring Roll Vermicelli. The beef knuckle was huge and a bit awkward to eat, but very tasty. We had two very good beverages - Mango Dragonfruit Refresher and Taro Biscoff. Refreshing!

Tari H.

It was my first time coming here and it won't be my last! I'm so upset with myself for not giving this place a try earlier. The food is great. I love the drink selection and the customer service rep that we had was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in any neighborhood that has it. There's not much of an ambiance I would say, but it's a very minimalistic Vibe. Very simple nobody's over chatty. You'll have a great time

Chicken wings and mango salad with soft shell crab
Tiffany M.

Cute location. The tables are pretty close together but the food is good. 1) We enjoyed the mango salad (the fresh herbs made it spot on) while we didn't think the soft shell crab was necessary. 9:10 2) The wings were hot and crispy. Nothing special with the flavor but a great standard set of wings 8.5/10 3) The spring rolls were robust and meaty. 9/10 4) We also got the Tom yum chicken pho. Delicious broth. Definitely would have liked the shrimp but they were sold out. 9/10 We will definitely come back to try their rice and vermicelli dishes. They looked great!

Maia E.

Had dinner with my daughters and aunts here. Saw a lot of IG reels on this place and wanted to try it out. I love Vietnamese restaurants but more on a lower scale where I'm not paying an arm and a leg for this type of cuisine when you can get super authentic Vietnamese food for a low price. I took off one star for the service. I wanted to see what the hype was all about. The ambiance was nice and modern. The service was a bit slow. Everyone working in there was in a conversation with each other. We had to go up a few times to the front to ask for things since they never came around. The food was great! It was priced on the high side of this type of cuisine however the food selection was very unique and flavourful. It was a great experience and the food was delicious.

Interior on the left
Mary T.

For months, I have heard nothing but good things about Dear Saigon. This eatery opened up recently on the northwest corner of Midland and McNicoll. It takes over from where Yu Garden was. The turnover of businesses in this plaza is disturbing. I loved Yu Garden. Next to it was OneZo Tapioca. On my Uber Eats app, I ordered the following items: - Fresh coconut juice (BOGO) - Vermicelli grilled chicken with a spring roll The app let me know that my food would take fifteen minutes. It was enough time for me to get here from the Toronto-Scarborough border. I never have had any problems finding parking in this plaza. I backed into a spot and walked over. I will say that the interior is much nicer than when it was Yu Garden. I loved the lighting and how cozy it felt when I walked in. I walked up to the counter and spoke with a nice woman. I indicated that I had an Uber Eats order and said my name. My food was ready. She handed me my order in a bag. I thanked her and left, snapping a few photos of the dining area. This eatery is roughly a five-minute drive from my home. I got home and was eager to chow down. The fresh coconut juice was carefully placed in a tray. No spills. Yay! I loved the thin slices of young coconut. They were awesome and yummy. The juice was naturally sweet. It was so refreshing and delightful to enjoy on a hot summer day. Dear Saigon is known for its premium ingredients. My vermicelli grilled chicken with a spring roll was $22.49 before taxes. If you looked at that price, you'd say that it was an expensive meal. However, when you look at what you get, the price is right. Let's start with the spring roll. It was packed with veggies and vermicelli. The exterior was super crispy. It was delightful to devour and enjoy. The vermicelli with grilled chicken was amazing. This place was generous with the chicken, which was sliced thick, grilled nicely, and had a lot of flavour. I loved the fresh julienne veggies. The vermicelli was done perfectly. Chopped peanuts and sauce came in separate small containers. They were fresh and yummy mixed in with everything. I was stuffed. This dish was huge. My stomach was content. I had a wonderful experience getting takeout from this eatery. I look forward to getting more food from this place. (348)

A1 Spring Rolls 2pcs (Cha Gio)
Philip L.

This is an excellent Vietnamese place in north Scarborough. The dishes were well made and nicely presented. You can find some very flavourful food here. The SP5 Bò Tái Chanh (Ribeye Beef Carpaccio) and the A9 Bánh Khot (Mini Savoury Pancakes w/ Tiger Shrimp) were special dishes. Seriously recommended. The highlight was the P9 Dear Saigon Pho (Back Rib Bone & Rare Beef). Great presentation with good quality meat. The hot stone bowl came with a back rib. Meaty and tender. Beautifully done. We enjoyed the pho noodles together with the sliced beef, bit by bit, in the hot stone pot. It retained heat very well throughout the meal. Great experience! Nice decor. Good servers. Interesting place. Truthfully recommended for its unique taste.

October 1, 2024
Ann B.

October 1, 2024 - treated my sister and my youngest niece to dinner. My sister has never had Vietnamese food like this. R4 - Rice with lemongrass beef (Com Bo Sa) V5- Vermicelli with grilled pork, grilled shrimp, spring roll (Bun thít nuong, Tom, cha gio) P2 - Pho with brisket (Pho D4 - Strawberry Seasonal Smoothie D8 - Fresh Coconut Juice SD8 - Dear Saigon Green Milk Tea My sister loved my dish, she nearly ate most of it! Lol. She wasn't a fan of the lemon grass, I liked it. Definitely going back with the rest of the fam.

Jenn W.

Dear Saigon's most photographed item is the Dear Saigon pho ($22.99). The restaurant knows how to draw in the camera: a large tower displaying the dishes' ingredients, a sizzling stone bowl, and a hulking beef bone that's protrudes in its full glory. I had my doubts on ordering it, but then felt obligated to see if it really is worth the extra six dollars. Firstly, the tower: they need to make it more structurally sound. To get the individual layers out, you'll need to hold onto the wobbly light-as-air tower or otherwise risk having it topple over. Ultimately, it's a bit kitschy with the only benefits being it takes up less table space and does allow diners to gradually add the raw beef slices to control its doneness. In terms of the stone bowl, while it arrives rapidly boiling, this starts to lose steam in under 30 seconds. Add in the noodles and half of the bean sprouts and the soup sits as still as a pond on a non-windy day. In fact, I was nervous whether it'd still be hot enough to cook the beef slices, so I jammed them all in at the start. Luckily, the remaining warmth was enough to gradually cook them through, and the beef did stay tender longer, which was a nice touch. Moreover, the broth stayed hot until the end. Dear Saigon's soup was just salty enough and was hearty but still fresh. While the noodles started off as a sticky clump, they quickly loosened in the soup and resisted getting soggy. Point goes to the stone bowl. Lastly, the beef bone. Perhaps the best distinguishing feature as it's an ingredient not offered with the other pho. For me, this alone was worth the additional $6. Since it arrives in the soup without any sauce, I worried it'd be tasteless. For me, it was flavourful enough solo, but if you need tje extra oomph there's hoisin and hot sauce available. Meaty and tender, I ended up sharing the beef bone and was still stuffed. If you're hungry, order the Dear Saigon pho. If the beef rib doesn't do it for you, the house special pho ($18.99) was satisfying. While not overly exciting, it contains the requisite favourites - rare beef, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef balls - with plenty of noodles, herbs, and bean sprouts. The broth wasn't as beefy but still had a comforting quality. I sense some diners may find it bland, but I found it satisfying and liked that it wasn't oily. Dear Saigon's appetizers were also decent. The chicken wings ($13.50) are covered in a honey glaze that's best eaten hot while it's still runny. Very crispy with just a touch of heat and savouriness, it reminds me of a milder honey garlic deep-fried wing. Wash your hands as the deep-fried spring rolls ($8.99) are extremely difficult to pick-up with chopsticks - even my mom was stumped. Utensil challenge aside, they're uber crispy, and I enjoyed the combination of vegetables, beans, taro, and little bits of shrimp.

Kerry L.

This is the new location in Scarborough over by McNicoll and Midland. There is ample parking. The restaurant is clean with lots of natural light. We ordered the bone marrow noodle soup that comes with rib eye beef tower and my little one and I shared the noodle soup with rare beef and brisket. The meat was super tender and the broth was flavourful & hot. I didn't like they squished all of the customers into one side of restaurant which made it feel cramped. Some customers who came in after us wanted to sit on the other side of the restaurant and the servers were reluctant. They eventually gave in and the customers sat where they wanted. The servers aren't very friendly and there is a lack of vibe in the restaurant. It was ok overall.

A9 Banh Khot
John L.

- A8. Mango Salad with Soft Shell Crab: - A+ for the Mango Salad. I wish that is available as a side dish with other entrees. - The soft shell crab is average. - A9. Banh Khot - A+ for the pancakes. Very special taste. - The shrimps are fresh and tasty. V3. Lemongrass Beef with Spring Roll - A+: This was a surprise...big portion for the price. Adding the Mango Salad to this dish made it taste even better. Polite staff. Clean restroom.

Wynne L.

3.5 stars When we arrived, the restaurant had opened for the day not too long ago, so it was still pretty empty. Service (by the one server) at the beginning was really attentive, but once the restaurant started filling up for lunch, the wait time for service became extended. We ordered P9 Dear Saigon Pho and A6 Chicken Wings. The pho comes with a tower of rare beef, noodles, and bean sprouts and a stone bowl with the broth and back rib bone. We were advised to cut the noodles, put them in our individual bowls, and then get broth from the stone bowl instead of putting the noodles into the stone bowl since that would cause the broth to overflow. In comparison to another Vietnamese restaurant in the area, this portion of meat is much less, and the broth is not boiling when brought to the table. The server brought us another bowl of soup to supplement ours. The chicken wings come in five pieces and were deliciously sticky and fried perfectly. In hindsight, we should've ordered the Vietnamese coffee earlier since waiting for it to finish dripping takes some time.

Miss Saigon Pho with a Back rib bone and rare beef. The beef was really tender.
Joy W.

Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambience 3/5 Atmosphere of a family restaurant. Attended dinner on a statutory holiday Monday at 6:30pm and there were several tables open and we were quickly seated. I was hoping we'd be seated at a setting for four so that we would be more comfortable. There were several tables open on the left of the entrance while the tables on the right of the entrance was already heavily seated. We were brought to a table for two in the heavily seated section. We have eaten at several Vietnamese restaurants and usually a setting for four has been the standard. We ordered the special of the day, the Rice Plate with Grilled Pork and Chicken $14.50; Dear Saigon Pho and the Back Rib Bone and Rare Beef $22.99 and deep fried Spring Rolls (2 pcs) $8.99. The servers were smiling and approachable. Each time we needed service I was able to get a server's attention. There were a few minor things that I rated a three for service. I had to ask for second pair of chopsticks and again had to ask for a second spoon when we discovered there was only one set in the cutlery box on the table. At no time did a server check in with us but this may be the norm for a family style Asian restaurant. The table was so small for the food we ordered, we had to keep lifting a dish to move around another dish in order to eat. They had asked if we were sharing which we confirmed we were sharing. See my photo, there was no space for our bowls. As each plate was emptied we asked the server to pick up the plate. When the table beside us vacated, the server/s did not offer to add that table to increase the space on our table which would have been a nice touch. The Miss Saigon Pho was hot, the flavour was subtle, and did not have the depth of flavour that I have enjoyed at other Pho restaurants. It had one beef rib. I saw in other Yelpers reviews from 4 months ago, the dish came with two Ribs. The plate of the day had no surprises. The peanuts to sprinkle was already very finely chopped and thus did not 'add' to the dish. The chicken was tender and the pork was a bit chewy in some pieces. Overall the plate was average. The restaurant is in a plaza beside several eateries so parking is busy in this area. There were several free parking spots available further away from the restaurants.

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Pho Ngon Dat Viet

4.5(13 reviews)
1.5 kmMilliken

A Vietnamese restaurant attached to Pacific Mall. Located to the left of the mall entrance facing…read moreSteeles Ave. Upon arriving, I noticed how large the restaurant was and how they had really big tables for larger parties. We got there around 11:30AM and it wasn't busy yet but had people trickling in as the time passed. Service was a solid 5/5. Staff were so nice and happy - always smiling at us whenever they brought anything to our table. The dishes here were great with some adjustments to their dishes, I think it could be a solid 5/5! Here goes: Viet coffee 4/5 - Love me an iced Viet coffee. Was a tad sweet imo, so think they could adjust their condensed milk portions for this. Overall was a great caffeine hit drink though. Banh Cuon 5/5 - Oh my goodness - must get! Chewy steamed rice rolls with a pork filling dipped into the fish sauce. Came with grilled meats which were to die for. Bun Cha Ha Noi 5/5 - Meats were very well seasoned in the broth like sauce. It's a dipping type noodle and was absolutely divine. Bun Bo Hue 4/5 - This was good but not too spicy. Lacked a bit of umami flavour and felt like it could have used a bit more depth. Pho Bo 4/5 - Standard beef pho that was comforting and delicious. Overall a pretty solid spot for Vietnamese food. Would visit this place again.

Opening almost three months, this Vietnamese restaurant beside Pacific Mall is serving…read moremouth-watering dishes, but the interior is what initially blew me away. Besides enjoying their staple rice dishes with different proteins like grilled pork and noodle soup (pho), we also tried their newest dishes. Vietnamese Crepes - bean sprouts, green beans herbs + shrimp/beef wrapped in crepe Banh Khot - small egg cakes with toppings (shrimp, beef, pork, mushroom) These dishes were very refreshing and flavorful. Definitely, Vietnamese cuisine still has a lot more to offer than just pho. I recommend you give these dishes a try!

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Electric Piggy BBQ

4.3(100 reviews)
6.2 kmBrown's Corners

Came back for another visit and ordered a couple of different items from last time. In addition to…read morethe salad and crispy chicken we added a order of: Spring Rolls - love the way they come in little rolls as opposed to 2 large ones cut in half; perfectly crispy Bone Marrow Carbonara - unfortunately this was a miss. It's basically carbonara pasta with bone marrow you scrape off from the bone. Sauce wasn't very flavourful and a bit too watered down. Still a good second visit.

A cool, modern take on Vietnamese food. This place is really busy and for a good reason! Their menu…read morehas many items indicated as a "favourite". I found it funny cause almost every item has the "favourite" symbol but everything tastes good! I love the decor inside. Lots of lights, florals and greenery. There is limited seating though since it gets busy - Maybe 10 tables of 4 on the outside perimeter and another 5 tables of 4 on the inside. We got the razor clams, 12 wings and beer special (after 8:30pm), smoked beet and pig ear salad, brisket and ribs and bun bo hue. The 12 wings and beer would have been such a good deal except the drink was pretty watered down. We brought it up to the waitress so hopefully they change that in the future. The wings were crispy,m and delicious. The razor clams tasted good too, but it only comes with 4. The smoked beet and pig eat salad was one of our favourites! Unique, flavourful and good crunchy textured. The brisket and ribs were another favourite. Tender and flavourful. The bun bo hue was good too. Service could have been better. One of the waiters wasn't that friendly. We still had a good time though and enjoyed the food. I would come back to try their other dishes.

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Di An Vietnamese Cuisine - SO2. BÚN BÒ HUẾ (SPICY) $17.95 顺化牛肉粉

Di An Vietnamese Cuisine

4.5(20 reviews)
2.3 kmMilliken

Never had the chance to try this out till now and I have to say that it's worth the visit…read more Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get and the quality is amazing. The fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp is a must try item and will be my top item I will always come back for. I got the Bun Rieu Cua W/ Soft crab ($20.95) + Extra 1 ($9), Pho Ga ($15.95) and Fresh pork and shrimp spring rolls ($9.95). Definitely come give it a try and during the weekdays they have specials where you order more than $50, you get a free selected appetizer.

Super busy during weekend lunch. Waited about 30 mins for a table. Nice that they text you when…read moreyour table is ready so you arent waiting in a tight space by the entrance. Instead it is located in a small strip mall you can wander around until you recieve that text. Comfy chairs and friendly service. The soft shell crab was delish! We also got the pho which was decent. Lemon grass chicken with rice was also served with porkchop and a fried egg (very filling). The cold shrimp salad and cold beef salad were so refreshing and tasty. Both were garnished with onions and fresh cilantro! Such a great combination with their light umami fish sauce dressing! Vermicelli bowl was also a light option complete with all the fixins. Vietnamese coffee was strong as expected. Tip: always slowly stir only the surface of the condensed milk so as not to add too much sweetness right away. Highly recommend.

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4.5(57 reviews)
2.5 kmScarborough
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I hadn't been back to this place since my last review, and maybe I was a bit too harsh previously…read moreor maybe they changed chefs but the food definitely seems to have improved since my last visit. There was a line up and more people this time around too. This time I tried the bone marrow pho and also had the roasted brisket pho. The roasted brisket was awesome and easily the highlight of the meal for me. They were also running a promo with free drinks (iced lychee or peach tea), which was a nice bonus. Neither drink is really my thing personally, but hey, free is free. The only thing I didn't like was the removal of the fresh noodle option, but the dry noodle was fine. Service was generally decent as well. Overall, a much better experience this time around, and I'd recommend giving it a try.

We went weekday as we heard it was super busy on the weekends…read more We ordered 2 pho rare beef, salad rolls and a mango smoothie The good: The place is clean and spacious. The portions are large. We got free chicken wings because our order was over $50 The not so good: They use a lot of msg in their food. Both of us were thirsty as sure sign of too much msg. And I can handle some msg but this was heavy handed. Our waiter kept forgetting the mango shake I wanted to like it but I don't think I'll be back due to the msg overload but if you're ok with that you should be fine The chicken wings had too much batter I thought but very crunchy The rolls were good and it was nice it came with a side salad

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Pho Metro

Pho Metro

3.8(222 reviews)
8.4 km
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I've heard of Pho Metro before, but this is the first time I've actually gotten a chance to eat…read morehere, and boy have I been missing out! They had a separate menu for curry options, and that I'm always drawn to a good curry. This stir fry was so flavourful and sweet and spicy at once. It was the perfect portion size for me, and I was able to bring some home to enjoy for another meal. I definitely plan on returning and trying new dishes, because there's soooo many good options to pick from. There is an hour seating limit as it gets quite busy, yet the busyness of the restaurant didn't make us feel cramped at all. It had a personal and homey feel to it with the walls covered in all sorts of drawings. Overall, this was a great experience! I'm looking forward to coming again.

Overall rating: 4.2/5…read more A neighbourhood favourite for pho! This place is usually busy, but we were able to get seated fairly quickly even on the weekend. A few highlights from my recent visit: - The manager at the cashier is super friendly! - Food (especially pho) comes out quickly, tasty, & satisfying. The broth is rich though looks unassuming at first. Portions are reasonable and balanced, meaning that you're not getting a few slices of beef to a large amount of noodles. - Price wise, it's reasonable (though I wouldn't say it's the cheapest pho in the area, but the quality is there!). Note that they do have a 1hr seating time limit, which I appreciate because it probably helps shorten the wait time :)

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Pho Bun Bun - curry beef brisket w/ baguette

Pho Bun Bun

4.1(14 reviews)
3.2 kmMilliken

Solid 4.5 stars. I…read morethink the resto is still relatively (less than 1 year open) fresh/new. For me, what is really making me and my friends come back often is the pricing. I don't know if it was strategic on their part, but they have effectively undercut some of their biggest viet competitors by $3-4 on a lot of their items which to me makes this resto rank VERY HIGH in terms of value because of their also huge portions. Admittedly, the taste of their pho broth still doesn't beat Ngon Corner in Richmond Hill for me but they have some items that I can't find on a lot of resto menus. For example, the signature grilled meat platter is amazing. It says serves 2-4 ppl on the menu and I think that's pretty accurate. My friend and I shared one and we're big eaters so we shared it between the two of us and actually felt full! They also PACK the platter with ingredients and don't skimp on anything which is awesome. You love to see it. Also, I came with the gf and the curry is quite layered in terms of flavour. But for me, the most underrated item is the tomato beef brisket noodle soup. Damn, that tomato broth SLAPPED. Better broth than a lot of chinese soup noodle places I've been to and the brisket was also very tender. Even though Ngon Corner is still packing the most flavour in their pho broth, I found myself somehow gravitating to this place with more and more visits because of the sheer value and pricing (I've also told a lot of ppl that they're quite affordable compared to some of the other Viet stalwarts in Markham/RHill). Hopefully this continues and they don't get greedy and decide to increase the prices!

There are so many new pho places popping up! I was excited to try this one because I was enticed by…read morethe seafood tower. The top tier was all mango salad - my favourite! The tower is for 2-4 people and includes fresh rolls, skewers, other appetizers, and some seafood. It was fun to try but I don't think it was anything special. The taste and flavour of the food is mediocre. We went on a weekday evening and they had two servers working. There were people coming in and out consistently during the time we were there. Maybe they were understaffed because I thought the service was quite poor, hence the two stars. They were friendly but very slow and kept forgetting stuff that we asked for. Anytime we needed something, we had to ask multiple times in order to get it. Whether it be water, more sauce, getting the bill, etc. I won't be returning here with the plethora of other pho places in and around the area.

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Pho Bun Bun - Signature grilled meat platter (S1)

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Linh Anh Vietnamese Cuisine - #31 Bun Bo Hue

Linh Anh Vietnamese Cuisine

4.1(213 reviews)
1.1 kmMilliken, Scarborough
$$

Dined at Linh Anh on December 9, 2024 at 8 pm. This place sure hit the spot on a cold winter night…read moreand you're craving for a nice bowl of hot pho. As soon as I walked into the doors, the aroma of the pho overtook my senses and my mouth was already salivating and my palate was excited. Everyone knows the rule of eating pho is eat the first spoon of broth alone. After I sipped my first spoon, I squeezed a bit of lime and dived in for more. The broth was perfectly seasoned and had a depth of flavor that was evident that the broth was made over several hours. Just a nice simply beef noodle soup that reminded me of my childhood eating pho at home. It's very rare to say pho at a restaurant is comparable to one made at home. When good food makes you reminisce of your younger years, I totally understand what "food is love." The interior design really takes you back in time with the old TV and radio equipment. I thought it was pretty cool. The service was adequate. Overall, one of the best pho I had in Toronto.

This place is always packed and busy, and after finally trying it, I understand why. We came for…read moredinner on a Sunday night and luckily didn't have to wait too long for a table. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and service was quick and efficient throughout the meal. One thing I liked is that the pho only comes in one size, which is basically equivalent to a large bowl at most other spots. The broth was so good that I barely needed to add anything besides bean sprouts, basil, and a squeeze of lime. It was light, clean, and incredibly comforting. There was a generous amount of meat, especially beef tendon, and the portion overall was huge. It's rare for me to struggle to finish a bowl of pho, but this one had me tapping out near the end. Definitely understand why this spot is such a Scarborough favorite.

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