We decided to try la sen after a glowing recommendation from a colleague. Located on the ground…read morefloor of a parking garage, you can get validated parking if you eat at a restaurant nearby. La Sen has a beautiful interior and decent amount of seating for its smallish space. Service was good - things came quickly and they seem to have quite a few unique items on the menu. Beef salad - really refreshing and flavorful salad. Had a bit of spicy kick on the beef which was really nice with the other fresh vegetables. Wine braised pho hotpot - I really enjoyed this hotpot - even more so than their typical pho. You can get unlimited soup refills too which is great. Broth is light yet flavorful. Pho - decided to try their "regular " pho which has a bit more herbal notes than their hotpot. It's not bad but I could see some of the herbal/spice undertones being off putting to some. Stret style platter - lots of good, great variety, very fresh. Loved this dish - getting to make your own customized roll is worth it. Durian crema coffee - an interesting that I've never seen. It's line a typical coffe but a large and thick layer of durian foam layer on top of the coffee. Price: A bit higher than other pho places but well worth trying

Delicious pho spot right by the DVP and 401. You can park in the building for free and the staff…read morewill validate your ticket. When we were there the garage gate didn't accept our ticket (broken) so you can just go out from an open gate. It wasn't busy on a Sunday night and they also have weekend specials. So perhaps they catered to mostly a weekday lunch crowd. We had a ton of questions about the menu like what's "young eggs" apparently not quail eggs but young chicken eggs that you can add onto your pho? Cool we added it to try. They also don't give us tea until the meals are served / when we asked. They also missed one of our pho orders so my SO was just waiting for a while and we had to flag down the server to follow up on the missing rib pho. You would think a sizzling plate would take longer to come out compare to the pho. I think they forgot it. We ordered banh cuon to start and share. It kinda stuck together and easily tore when we tried share it. Though it was definitely delicious and the cold cuts and meat patties are good. I just wish there were more rice rolls compare to the sides. I had the brothless pho and I love that they still had the broth on the side for me to enjoy. Others at the table also liked their chicken pho and the "Dodging" sizzling beef steak plate, though it's closer to a thinly sliced teriyaki than actual sizzling strips of steak on a plate. It looked like the same meat I got on my brothless pho with beef. Portions are good, food is tasty and the space is really clean and modern. Overall wouldn't mind repeating but service is a bit clunky. Who wants to wait for their dish for 10-15mins while everyone at the table has theirs?

Came here with my husband after driving by it so many times…read more The interior is super cozy and welcoming. The service was quick and accurate. They were super nice. Food was like a premium version of the dishes we normally get. My husband got the pho special and he said they used premium brisket inside his pho. They also provided him with a dipping tray, which at most places, he has to ask for it. Definitely coming back here after trying a few more in the area!!

We just finished shopping at IKEA and wanted something for lunch. This place was nearby and well…read morerated on Yelp, so we gave it a try. First off, this place is decorated nicer than most pho places I go to, so I give it extra credit for that. We tried two similar pho bowls, and they came out quickly. Broth is quite good, noodles weren't overcooked (which can happens sometimes), and the toppings generous. Ordering a L or XL bowl and sharing is a much better than deal than ordering separately. Service is fast and efficient. Note, they only take cash/debit only. Overall, I was happy with our meal. Good pho, and reasonable prices when you share bowls with family.

We were craving pho and came based on great reviews…read more We were so happy we tried this place! I was recommended the tom yum soup and it was very good. I will say that the server was so kind and when she heard we were watching our salt intake, she offered to make our broth less salty. They were still tasty but less salty. We were so pleased! The beef pho has a good portion of meat and there was lots of seafood in the tom yum soup. The large spring rolls had many rolls! Fresh and delicious! I'd come again for sure as not many places have a good tom yum soup

It was my family's first time trying Taste of Vietnam and learning about this restaurant which had…read morebeen open for over a year or so. We walked in and were greeted by a friendly few staff members who showed us to our table. The decor inside was modern, it was clean and the ambiance was great. As soon as we sat down we were brought hot drinks of our choice to warm us up. It took a while before we settled on our meal choices after much discussion. We have some vegetarians and some non-vegetarians in our family so it was nice to see that vegetarians could be accommodated here. All of the meals turned out to be very tasty from our appetizers to our mains. Spring Rolls** were crispy, tasty and served with a sweet-spicy sauce. These were the outstanding showstoppers of the entire meal or at least a few of us agreed that they were our favourite choice. Vegetarian Cold Rolls (small) were crunchy, refreshing and served with a peanut sauce with roasted peanuts on top. I was told that my homemade version of vegetarian cold rolls was even better than the restaurant version since I include more tofu but this restaurant version came in a close second place. Stir-fried Vegetables with Tofu and Steamed Rice was very super flavourful, as was the veggie soup broth. The main vegetarian dish had a bit of kick to it, lots of black pepper, and a tangy spicy taste which was almost too spicy for one family member's simple palate. Nothing a bowl full of rice couldn't fix. What would make it a 5 star rating would be if they had included a bit more tofu, otherwise it was a very good dish. Grilled Pork Chop with Rice was wonderfully delicious. The veggies made the dish eye catching. The flavour packed broth was delightful. It was served with a drizzle of oil of green onions which when combined with freshly steamed rice make the perfect trifecta. Stir-Fry Rice Noodles with Seafood (which had squid, fish balls, shrimp and possibly scallops) was very well received by one hungry man. He didn't mind that the vegetarians had more veggies on their plates than him. Stir-Fry Rice Noodles* with Vegetables had a great colourful presentation and tasted very good, according to another. Once again their only other comment about the dish was that they wished there was more tofu in it. What would make it a 5 star rating would be if they had included a bit more tofu, otherwise it was also a good dish. The staff were more than accommodating to the requests of grandparents who needed to relocate tables to stay warm during this cold winter season. My family very much appreciated our visit to this restaurant. Fantastic hospitality. Great service and friendly personable staff.

Came here just to try the banh mi, so I bought one of each flavour. The baguettes are on the…read moreskinnier side, and they were all toasted which made it crispy on outside and soft on inside. The cold cut one had an interesting butter flavour. My favourite might have been the pork. I personally thought the meats were a bit on the salty side and might have liked it more with toned down seasoning. But I'm also the type who doesn't really add salt to things. The spicy option is to add a bunch of red chilies. I asked for it on the side which turned out to be a good decision. If you happen to eat the seeds or something it can be REALLY spicy. Service wise, I was helped by an older Asian gentleman who was very nice. In terms of the bahn mi, I loved that it was toasted, but in the end I think I have had better bahn mi elsewhere in the City. Still a good option though if you are in the area.

A small local takeout spot with very authentic flavors. I had the Banh Mi sandwich, which was…read morenicely toasted and filled with a wonderful mix of meat, vegetables, and heat. A great snack to share or a quick meal. The shop is a little rundown, with only some small stools and mini tables, so I would just take out.

Amazing Vietnamese restaurant, probably the best and most authentic one I've been to…read more The food quality, restaurant decor and service was all amazing. The flavors were superb and the amount of fresh herbs such as dill were unseen at other places. The broth was perfect and wildly fragrant. So many interesting dishes other Vietnamese restaurants don't carry. I highly recommend this restaurant. The only downside is that there are no exterior lighting at the restaurant so if you leave when nightfalls, it can get quite dark walking to your car.

I was in the area (which is far considering I'm from Markham) so I had to try Pho Ngoc Yen - heard…read moreso much hype. I ordered the Bun Bo Hoe and was not disappointed. The broth was so flavourful, lots of lemongrass and lime flavour. It was loaded with beef, sausage slices, and pork blood so this was very worth it! 10/10! Service was typical of an Asian restaurant but must comment that the decor inside the restaurant is very beautiful. Lots of greenery and bamboo decorations which made the ambience very enjoyable for dining. Don't be fooled by the industrial appearance of the outside!

Went to Pho Anh Vu, which I believe is the original location. We ordered the pho and the grilled…read morepork vermicelli. The pho was really good, but the grilled pork was the standout for me -- it had that authentic smoky charcoal flavor that made it taste amazing. The meat was flavorful, slightly crispy on the edges, and cooked perfectly. Service was pretty average, but honestly that's kind of expected at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. The food came out quickly and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Overall, I'd definitely come back again for the grilled pork alone.

First time at Pho Anh Vu Steeles and Dufferin location. We passed by this place a few times and the…read morebrightly coloured floral decor outside certainly attracted us in for a visit. We ordered their most popular beef rib pho. In terms of meat, I don't know if we got the scraps, but we had a huge additional bowl with a bone of tendon. I love tendon. While the meat on the ribs are a bit more skimp than other places I've had maybe because it's whatever they have left. But I didn't mind since they added ample amount of tendon! You either love it or hate it, but I love tendon and we ordered this specifically because they mentioned they will add a bone of tendon. Not sure if it's in all bowls or just what they had left. It was certainly worth the money with the offer. While we picked and cut away all the tender tendon pieces, there are some connective tendon pieces that are still bit stiff, I mean I try to pressure cook it bit more later along with my ingredients when I got home to get the adjoining tendons between the bones and made another collagen rich soup / broth. We also ordered a broken rice dish with chicken and it was good too. We had a lot of leftovers and the next day the soup broth did thicken up indicating a good amount of bone broth. Overall service was great and they even had the FIFA game playing on the screen. Definitely a spot we'll add to our rotation.

A family run spot that is fast and efficient. Happy to have found a pho place we like that is…read moresimple, reasonably priced and delicious. Will be coming here again the next time the pho craving hits. The menu is small but has everything you could want. We got the lemongrass pork fresh rolls and the large pho to share. They seem to anticipate you needs before you ask, as the fresh rolls came with TWO plates of their amazing peanut sauce and sharing bowls appeared with the large pho. Food was amazing, service was good and everything is nice and clean.

One of the best casual Vietnamese foods we had in a very long time. The lady working there was so…read moresweet and accommodating. We ordered the grilled beef and spring rolls on rice, grilled beef and grilled pork banh mi, the beef bone soup broth. Everything was DELICIOUS!! So tasty and flavorful, very good quality ingredients. My son ate half my meal but gives us an excuse to return very soon and order more next time. .

This was our go-to viet place. I LOVE the specials here. Everything tastes so good and there's a…read morefew spots for you to enjoy your meal in house. It's primarily a take out location though, so just know that there's like...6 or 8 window seats across a bar. I love any of their soupy noodles. It's always fresh, hot and flavourful. Service is fantastic and quick too! Parking is a bit limited but I usually find a spot - or people come and go quickly.

Saw someone posted about their crab noodle soup and I had to come and try it. Didn't realize this…read morelocation is like a take out spot like. It only has bar stools, that can probably seat like 8 people. Everything was pretty much self serve. There's one time use utensils on the side and you just retrieve what you need. The crab noodle soup was disappointing. It has so little toppings and noodles. It felt like my bowl was mostly broth. The taste is also much more on the sweeter side. So it left a stevia after taste to me.

Always our go-to spot whenever we're craving Vietnamese food!…read more I'm usually not a soup person, but this is one of the few places where I genuinely enjoy the soup. The broth is so flavorful and tastes just right to me. Our family's usual order is a combination of one pho, one bún, and one rice dish so we can enjoy a little bit of everything. But honestly, the best part has to be their chili! It's so good that everyone I've introduced to this place has ended up loving it too. Definitely one of our favorite spots for Vietnamese food!

Absolutely delicious Viet food. This spot may not get mainstream hype but it certainly has a loyal…read morefollowing with a steady stream of customers. But even during prime time dinner, we'll always be able to get seats. The best bang for the buck has to be their ribs pho! For $22~, it can easily feed two! We felt bad to just order a dish to share between us two so we ordered another dishe and take out the rest. However, we did notice a nearby table did exactly that and I guess the staff didn't mind at all. If you scroll and look at my recent photos of the rib pho dish, they've chopped the rib up into smaller pieces so it's easier to eat and they also provide scissors so you can cut through the meat and take out. We couldn't finish it so we packed it home and air fry the ribs for more texture. We especially like the clear vermicelli from their egg and clear noodle section. The broth is more elevated from the standard pho, with more herbs. Definitely recommend #216 we ordered with chicken clear noodles (scroll right to see the most recent video).

This place is one of my favourite vietnamese restaurants. We come here not just for their savoury…read moresoups, but their amazing their rice dishes as well. I always go for their well done flank rice noodle thai soup. The broth is so comforting especially for the cold days we're having now. The level of spice is not that spicy enough for me so, I usually end up adding the spicy chili condiments together with those crunchy bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime. Hubby loves his rice so he got the two meat platter grilled porkchop and grilled beef both are tasty. I believe they just opened this location September of this year, because we usually go to their sheppard ave west location. The inside of the store is very clean and they repainted and redecorated it. Before Pho Duong this used to be a Filipino dine in restaurant with prepared filipino dishes. As always, the staff here are all friendly and accomodating. The service is always fast. They only accept debit or cash, and if you pay cash there is 8% discount. I highly recommend this place if you're like me who always crave soup no matter what the weather is.

This place makes yummy pho and bun, we have been coming here for the past year since we found it,…read moreand the make consistent broth. They also take special care of any children in your party too, by accepting customization of the orders