I was at U of T for an event with some coworkers. We decided to venture out for lunch and came across Dear Saigon. Since it was so cold and snowy outside, Vietnamese food (especially pho!) seemed like the perfect choice, and Dear Saigon did not disappoint. It was exactly what we were expecting - a small-ish, no-frills restaurant conveniently located near the university. Most of us ordered pho, and one person had a rice plate and a sweet drink, and everyone was happy with their meal. Even though it was the weekend, it wasn't too busy, so we had a quick in-and-out visit with a few other customers there too. Definitely worth a visit, and I'd consider coming back in the future. read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

1. Restaurant was so hot 2. Took so long for our family of 5 order to come out, the last one took an hour, ended up taking the last order and 4 coffees to go 3. Food is mid 4. Service was not good read more

I enjoyed the dishes here- i usually get the lemongrass beef and rice but the pad Thai comes with a lot of Noodles , so that's a great deal too. the chicken wings are probably my favorite appetizer, they have a crispy outer layer and and juicy. the drinks are super tasty and i enjoyed the new winter launch- the pumpkin coconut latte is the best and very creamy. read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time at this location - Service was below average, the staff working was on scrolling on their phone, I had speak up to get their attention to order. My sister had the Monday special, had to ask for a knife to cut into her meats. I was disappointed that they didn't have springrolls but they offered more meat so that was okay overall the food was tasty! However I prefer the Scarborough location better. read more

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I was excited about coming to Dear Saigon because I saw on the menu what looks like bone marrow pho, and I have been craving bone marrow. I asked the waiter if the marrow part is soft, and he said yes, but when I got it, it was hard and couldn't dig into it. I told the waiter that the marrow is hard, but he did nothing. So that was disappointing. The noodles was an extra charge on top. The taste of the soup was decent, but there were mostly fatty meat in the bowl. They also had an impressive drink menu, but sadly the drinks we wanted were unavailable. The spring rolls we ordered were good and crispy, so that was a plus. read more

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Ever since opening their doors across the street from UofT St. George, Dear Saigon continues to impress the entire GTA community with their take on Vietnamese cuisine. They've definitely got our favourite classics such as the 3 Layer Pho with Beef Rib and the Dear Saigon Platter with humble appetizers such as Chao Tom and Spring Rolls. However, you definitely need to try the new dishes such as the Beef Ribeye Carpaccio which is a great representation of Vietnamese flavours of salty, sweet, sour, and spice. A great flavour combination that is a great appetizer to share with your friends and family. The drinks are quite refreshing especially with new drinks like the Pandan Cloud and Thai Green Tea! Be sure to swing by the downtown location of Dear Saigon for a small trip to Vietnam! read more

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A great place for Vietnamese food. Food comes out quick and portion sizes are large. My favorite was the grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli plate. Meats were grilled perfectly and all ingredients on the plate was well presented. The pho was also very good. The broth was tasty and the beef had a nice tender chew. The drinks here are also tasty and pairs up with the food well. read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Suffice it to say, I love "Dear Saigon" as one of my fav Viet places in the GTA. I've been going to the one in Richmond Hill since they opened under the banner of "Little Saigon." This little place was so busy and they only opened for 6 hours a day and when they ran out of broth, they closed for the day too! Wow... and they were the most popular spot. I remember lining up 15-30mins before opening to score a coveted seating for lunch or dinner Fast track to today and a little name change, a fresh look, and new locations opening to let those fans outside of Richmond Hill get a little bit of great Viet Food in their lives. My fav here are their crispy spring rolls and satay pho. I also think their fresh cold rolls are fantastic. As menus go in GTA, food is constantly changing and adding viet flavours to regular street eats - well you just have to try it. Give their wings, tacos, and other fusion foods a try. I'm sure you'll find many items that you will crave just as you leave the place. The place here is well decorated - the obligatory instaworld flowers, neon signs, and photo-opp corners are present and waiting for your selfies. Service is excellent - just like their food. CHEERS!!! read more

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Lined up here in the early morning for their grand opening. Got the house special pho (P7). It had rare beef, brisket, tendon, tripe and beef balls. The broth was rich and light with that beef bone flavour. You get served with the usual bean sprouts, lime and mint leaves on the side. In the soup they include onions and green onions. One of the best pho around. They also have pad Thai on the menu here. read more

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When Dear Saigon opened up over the spring, I was an immediate fan. Based on other recent reviews, it looks like everything has gone downhill now. The service is non-existent even though it was not busy when I went. There were about 7 tables of customers, 2 wait staff and I could see 3 people in the kitchen. It still took a few minutes for someone to notice me and I sat myself down at an empty table. I had to ask for the QR code to order and then I sat waiting for 10 minutes with no water or utensils. I finally decided to flag down a waitress who was serving a table but she ignored me and I asked a second waitress instead. She then walked around doing other things so I went to the cash register where she was to ask again. Finally, the brisket and beef ball pho came and it was the smallest portion I've ever seen. They didn't have any proper pieces of brisket - just tiny little pieces floating around and they didn't even bother to give me bean sprouts like the other tables. I was tired of servicing myself so I didn't bother to talk to the waitress yet again. For $20 including tax, you can get fed better and get better service elsewhere! read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was very excited to try their satay pho, so went on a rainy day. The deco was very cute, so many flowers on the ceiling and it was bright and clean. Ordered the 3 things below: 1. The grilled pork roll: I really wished it tasted better, cuz I love viet rolls, it was to be honest very salty, with the salty peanut sauce, I had to chug 2 glasses of water afterwards. 2. House special pho: the soup was good, they had a sigh on the door saying they were out of tendon but they did give us tendon so it was pleasant. Flavors r good! 3. Satay pho with tripe and rare beef: this is what I came here for, but it was disappointing, it doesn't have flavors, after adding tons of oyster sauce to it I finally was able to taste something, the tripe was very hard to chew. Overall disappointing. Above is worth taking a star off, but why another star off? There was a delivery driver waiting to pick up their food, keep in mind it was POURING RAIN outside, and we saw the waitress rudely telling him to get out, and he was literally soaked in the rain, like please? It was heartbreaking to watch him wait outside, and totally ruined our appetite. Prob won't come back again. read more

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Really great location considering it's right in front of UofT, serves up quick and delicious food that's ideal for students nearby. Ordering was easy- via QR code provided by your server after being seated. They have an extensive menu from classic pho and vermicelli/ cold noodles, to pho with satay soup and tom yum soup! For those who wants fried noodles or rice dishes, they have pad thai and curry that you can choose from, I would definitely say you can find a dish suitable to everyone in your party! Here are the things we have tried: - tom yum pho w/ shrimp and chicken... the soup was really pleasant, not too sour with right amount of spice, it goes well with the rice noodle. However, the amount of shrimp and chicken was a little lacking. - grilled beef taco... i personally loved it! 2 pieces of slightly pan fried tortilla with grilled beef, sliced and pickled daikon radish and carrots, drizzled with a little spicy mayo. Everything just sings in my mouth, the sweet and sourness from the radish to the savory grilled beef.... yummy! - chicken wings... really crispy and a hint of sweetness in the batter on those juicy and tender wings makes you want more of it! Just a little note... their ventilation needs a lot of improvement, especially in the AC. It is not strong AT ALL! read more

Their rare beef and brisket was delicious - a hydrating infusion of flavors and meats. Loved it: literally, it revived me after a very mentally exhausting and long day! read more

I heard good things about this place but I really did not like it. The ambiance - the inside is really aesthetic and cute for pictures! Its a small space for a bigger group The service - they're not super friendly but I also got my food to go Food - I had their lemongrass beff vermicelli and I'll give it a 3/5. The beef itself was pretty flavourful albeit too sweet for my taste. The noodles were not the regular vermicelli noodles that you'll get from more authentic Vietnamese food places. The spring rolls was -1/5, I honestly couldn't eat it read more

This Vietnamese restaurant serves both modern and traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho to banhmi tacos. Customers have to order from a QR code placed on the table. The orders came very quickly and the servers were attentive to our needs. I really like the satay pho and chicken wings. The dish sizes to prices ratio are proportionate. They also played Vietnamese music Jordan are visit there. The only negative thing that I observed was that the place is not accessible as there are a few steps customers needed to take before reaching the door. read more

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My boyfriend and I wanted to give this place a chance, but we both regretted it so much. The Vermicelli was undercooked so it was just a bunch of overcooked pork on top of a bed of hard rice noodles. The best part of this dish was by far the egg-roll. Also, we both got really sick after eating from here, so definitely wouldn't come back anytime soon. read more

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Amazing new pho spot! Tried out a couple different dishes, including the House Special Pho and the Satay Pho with Rare Beef and Beef Ball. I love how there were sooo many toppings (lots of beef!) in both dishes. The flavours of both broths were super delicious, the classic pho is a clean yet rich broth while the satay pho has a thicker peanut-y taste to it. The Satay Pho is definitely a nice twist to the classic Pho. We also tried out two drinks. The Mango Smoothie which was perfectly sweet and so refreshing. Our favourite though was the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it's strong, sweet, and so so good. Highly recommend both! Overall, an amazing addition to the downtown area, especially so close to U of T and OCAD. Lots of noodle and rice options on the menu. Definitely will be back to try some of their other dishes! read more

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Cute little place to eat at! The inside is clean, and there are utensils and a couple of sauces already at each table when you sit down. We got two rice plates, beef and pork, and a chicken and shrimp pad Thai. Food was good, only the chicken was a little bland but everything else tastes great. The portion sizes were pretty filling. We also got the pandan latte and a mango juice drink, which were very refreshing. read more

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Tough decision on whether I should go with 2-stars. What swayed my to 2-stars is the weak flavoured broth. But the texture of the pho tilted the rating to 3-stars. read more

I've been to Dear Saigon, the downtown Toronto location twice and both times were amazing! There are not many restaurants to choose from near UofT and I am so happy that they opened up a Vietnamese restaurant near the school. The first time I went to the restaurant, they were very packed and I decided to grab take out home instead. I got their grilled pork vermicelli bowl with a spring roll. I have to say their portions were perfect and I love the balance of the fish sauce, the fresh vegetables and the delicious grilled pork. To add on, the spring rolls were hot and crispy still and it took me 20 minutes to walk home. 10/10 would recommend getting this if you are grabbing take out! The second time I came back, I actually got a seat at the restaurant, so I had to try their pho! There were so many choices, but I always loved a good Tom Yum soup. Their Tom Yum was absolutely divine and I would come back for it again. It had the perfect amount of sweetness, sour, and spice, making it really appetizing. They also gave large pieces of shrimps and a lot of chicken too. I even finished drinking their soup, which is shocking for me at a pho restaurant. I have tried many pho places before, but I can definitely say that their Tom Yum is unique to Dear Saigon only. I want to come back next time to try their Satay Pho and their Pad Thai! read more

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Cute pho shop located near the UofT campus but overall a disappointing experience. A few things could have been better. Like other reviewers have pointed out, the service was close to none even though it was not busy during a Sunday afternoon when I went. I had troubles getting their attention when I asked for napkins, salt (due to the bland broth) + the bill. The final nail in the coffin: Without any explanation, I was not given back change in cash and simply got asked on the spot how much do you want to get back i.e. as if asking me "how much did you want to tip?" The little tray was already gone by then and I couldn't quite remember what the total was without the receipt. I found this very unprofessional. Quality-wise: Like I mentioned, the broth was bland and weak-flavored, and I had to ask for salt... A first in any pho restaurant I had been to. I would say the quality of the meat + pho noodles were great, however. Decor-wise: It is cute with the flowers on the ceiling and the place is at least clean. However, the tables are so small!! It feels so cramped with the 2 x soup bowls, sauces, utensils all laid out on the table. Not an enjoyable dining space/experience I had. A final point if they would ever read this, please provide your customers with sufficient napkins... not just 1-2 pieces of the dingy thin paper napkins. Your tables are too small to even have a standing napkin box, so why don't you consider providing sufficient napkins so we don't need to ask you the 2nd/3rd time given how hard it is to even get their attention in the first place... Unfortunately, I won't be coming back due to above several observations but I will give their other location a try. read more

Walked in starving, left satisfied. Place was busy, good noise in crowd. I ordered fresh rolls, chicken and shrimp curry pad Thai and a smoothie for my daughter 1. Fresh rolls were terrific 2. Smoothie was next level 3. Pad Thai was tasty, however dry 4. Service a bit slow. 5. Co-Owner I spoke to seemed like a really decent guy It's hard to trash the overall experience. I would come back again. read more

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My friend & I were craving for some Pho, and we gave this place a shot. Absolutely satisfied with the House special Pho; rich & flavourful broth with lots of toppings. Nothing was left! Very friendly staffs, it was a busy lunch but our server Joe was providing us a wonderful service. We left happily with 30% tip. Definitely will return. read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great food offer and quality. Vietnamese coffee 100/10. Defiantly a must try. Ask for the dish of the day. read more

Dear Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Quick service and the food tastes good. Not a big space but it's cozy. Also super accessible to campus if you're on UofT St George campus.

Great trendy vietnamese restaurant. The food was very tasty and the service was very attentive. I had their Satay Pho and Vietnamese coffee. They were both delicious and would highly recommend. read more

I think staff didn't even understand Vietnamese when I was trying to order, she just said nothing and when I ordered in English she got the order wrong still. My friend said his pho noodles were hard. When I got my bun bo hue it looked good but had no spice/ flavour. Strange part was that the bun bo hue had the meats from pho soup inside of it and meat balls, which is not traditional. I don't think I'll be going back there at all and the owner/manager guy was pretty rude as well. read more

Service from young Vietnamese man was terrible and unaccountable. Messed up a takeout order and they hung up without rectifying issue or at the least apologizing for their mistake. Food is mediocre at best. Horrible customer service and do NOT recommend. read more

the woman ignored me after I sat down. she then brought my food out and served another table. when they told her it was not there's after being I front of them, she picked it up and brought it to me, thinking I would not notice. when I confronted her about it she said oh I just put it down over there. she was surprised that I said no way! I walked out. very sketchy service here. read more

the soup was not hot enough and the beef tender is too hard to be bit/swallow. We are very disappointed with this issues

Worst Pad Thai in the city. Skimpy portion, six smallish shrimps, tasteless sauce, no peanuts, no cilantro, no limes, no scallions and some strange filler...fried egg?... that was like over salted ping-pong balls. Horrible excuse for the Pho... Swiss Chalet broth with cinnamon. I guess the U. of T. students in the area are easily gulled. Hell, Gales joint on Eastern Ave. is easier on the palate. read more

Great food! I love the pho noodles, very soft, yet sturdy and doesn't break. Best noodles I have had so far. Highly recommend.

I had the rare beef Pho, chicken wings and spring rolls. Delish. Quality of the beef was high. Busy place but exactly what you want. Prices are good. Recommend read more

I love Pho since I went to Hanoi. I ve tried in few places... by far , Pho at Dear Saigon it has been the best!!! highly recommended. BB. & R P read more

We waited 50 mins for vermicelli. There was a poor ubereats driver waiting in the restaurant for almost 30mins to pick up an order. I don't know what was going on in the kitchen but this is ridiculous. Will not return. read more

Not worth it. This place was built on the premise of a quick lunch for the students of nearby UofT. However, when we got there for dinner most of the items were sold out. The rice dishes are not authentic Vietnamese style. Rather just the plate of protein and rice with shaved cabbage. Pho was ok. Nothing to come back for. read more

The Pho with brisket and beef ball is very delicious. Strongly recommend it, especially for those who don't like rare beef.

Really very good, the color is better, and the price is affordable, good service, praise!

Dear Saigon is a gem of a Vietnamese restaurant! We tried the spring rolls, satay pho, and strawberry guava smoothie. The spring rolls were and delicious, while the satay pho had the perfect blend of flavors. The strawberry guava drink was a refreshing delight. Excellent service too. read more

Best Vietnamese food in the city, and maybe the country. Our family loves Vietnamese food and we eat it everywhere across Canada. No one makes a bowl of pho as delicious as this place. read more