The grilled chicken pho is absolutely delicious, my favorite stop for pho. Seriously, try it!! Something about the grilled chicken adds an extra depth of flavour to the soup. While delicious, the price tag has been steadily creeping up. What has also been creeping up are dried up bits of food on the self-serve cutlery-- please be cautious of this! read more

Very home style Vietnamese food. When you walk in it appears to be cafeteria style where they give you a large tag to identify your order. I was pleasantly surprised that for the $15 price tag for a large rare pho, you get service to your table, and there is a generous amount of meat provided. The flavour and taste felt very authentic. I would definitely return to try more items from the menu! read more

Ginger Restaurant - Rare Beef Pho (large) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ginger is your typical Vietnamese restaurant, no more no less. Great food that comes quickly, a little bit overpriced, but definitely a great choice if you're hungry and in the area. Super convenient and lots of options, but I have to admit I always go for the pho (#22) and 2 fresh shrimp rolls (2.5$ per roll, pretty big, good bang for your buck imo) which comes to about 23$. A great lunch spot to add to the rotation. Go take a look if you're around! read more

Ginger Restaurant - 2 Fresh shrimp rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love this place! SUPER tasty food that's served hot and fresh, and for pretty low prices overall. Today I got #55, their beef and curry chicken over white rice. It also comes with steamed cabbage and topped with cilantro. SO good and flavourful. They also have a little station with hot sauce, hoisin, soy sauce and fresh lime, if you want it too. I always add hot sauce (ps, their hot sauce is in sriracha bottles, but mi no think it's sriracha in there. But it's still a decent and mild hot sauce). With this meal and others I have gotten here, they are always very generous with their portions, and not just the carbs. If you order a meat dish, you will get LOTS of meat. I also ordered a chicken spring roll today, as I usually do, and it came hot and crispy as always. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for something, tasty, cheap and filling! And if you don't mind a super casual, cafeteria-style atmosphere . read more

Ginger Restaurant - Beef & Curry chicken on white rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is typically a hit or miss with me. It's either really good or terrible food. If you do chose to eat here, I wouldn't suggest dining in, as it is downtown, so lots of questionable people walk in. I would also like to mention last time I was there, there was a serious issue with flies... so definitely just stick to placing an order and getting it delivered. read more

The curry chicken on rice is better at the church street location (not sure why). Staff is nice here and it's a great location. read more

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SO many great vegan options - loved the noodles with lemongrass tofu vegetables and the vegan pho was super flavorful (not like places that give you plain veggie broth). Really tasty! read more

I ordered their chicken pho, it was great as per usual. I have yet to be disappointed by Ginger's Pho. I do not have any experience with any other food on their menu. read more

Great food. Great price. Came twice during my 3 day trip to Toronto. Pho and spring rolls were delicious!

We came here literally right the second they unlocked their doors! And as soon as we saw that they had a giant bowl of pho here, we knew this is what we were going to order. You don't need to pre-order the giant pho (at least, we didn't and they were still able to accommodate us!). This gargantuan pho is like a pho dac biet sans the tripe - it's topped with rare beef, beef balls, brisket, and chicken. They are extremely generous with the meat - there was TONSSSSSSS! It's meat heaven for you meat lovers. Fyi, the lime is kept where the sriracha and hoisin sauces are so be sure to grab some to squeeze on your pho! Taste-wise, it's a pretty average pho... soup is decent, not super flavourful or anything. We had 5 people sharing this bowl and it was definitely more than enough! I would say it's good for 4 very hungry people or 6 meh-hungry people. We also ordered the spring rolls and fresh summer rolls. Spring rolls we got were just out the fryer. The summer rolls were just okay, I would've preferred more veg in mine personally. Service here is great though! The owner came over to check in on us a couple of times and asked us how it tasted. The giant bowl of pho is worth a visit just for the picture tbh in my opinion as it is quite well-priced. It's under $40 for that huge bowl and works out to be around $10 per person anyways! Bring a friendx3 to come try this picture-worthy pho! read more

Ginger Restaurant - GIANT sized bowl of pho (under $40) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ginger is my saviour. I frequently order the rare beef pho on Uber eats. It's consistent, delicious, and perfectly packed every time. Try the spring rolls as a side. The crème brûlée or tiramisu are great if you're looking for a sweet treat! Thank you Ginger restaurant! read more

This is definitely the place to go for cheap eats in downtown! I came here a few times on the days that I didn't feel like cooking. The portion is really good for its price. My favourite dish here so far is definitely the grilled beef with spring roll vermicelli. The beef is flavourful and not overcooked. The spring roll is super delicious. Ginger gives off the vibe of a fast food place where you place your order at the counter, pay, and be served in a very short amount of time. Super efficient and hits the spot. Would definitely recommend this place if you are downtown! read more

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There are several Ginger locations, and this one was convenient for me. Some other locations I went to weren't very clean. This one is a bit better, and is also a bit more spacious. Everything is self-service here. There's a station where you can grab a cup, get some water, and then add a lemon slice. There's another station full of utensils. They have a large menu with different types of food depending on what you feel like getting. Maybe you want some pho, or a rice dish, or perhaps you just want a sandwich. When your order is placed, they'll give you a number and you can just grab a seat. They also take do Ritual. Prices are a little under $10, so not that cheap, but compared to other restaurants in the area it's definitely more affordable. I find the portions aren't too big compared to other vietnamese places I've tried. The customer next to us had ordered a regular bowl of pho for $6.50 and it was just the tiniest bowl of pho I've seen so far. Their large isn't that much bigger either. I ordered a grilled chicken rice dish. It came with cabbage, as advertised on the menu. Kind of wished I had the option of getting bok choy instead, but I'd have to pick a different dish. Food tasted alright. Rice was a bit hard but I'm not sure if that's just how vietnamese rice is done. It's an alright place if you're looking for vietnamese cuisine under $10 when you're in the area. Though for an extra 5-10 mins of walking you could head to chinatown and access more vietnamese restaurants. There's an advertisement up front for a 16-inch bowl of pho, which they call the "world's largest" bowl. Something unique at least. read more

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We weren't planning to come by here on a Friday night, but since the place we initially wanted to go had a line out the door, we stopped by here for a warm meal. We both ordered the grilled pork chop on rice which came with stir fried cabbage. The dishes came out quickly after we ordered. The first thing I noticed was that the portions were huge, from the pork chops to the cabbage and rice. The grilled pork chops were juicy, almost melt-in-the-mouth juicy. As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy stir fried veggies, I also found that the cabbage tasted great and was a good complement to the meat. Felt guilty after eating this dish though as it was quite greasy, but it was so comforting to have on a cold winter day. Try this place out if you're nearby and craving for some good comfort food! read more

Ginger Restaurant - Grilled pork chops on rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A good choice for quick, cheap eats. I ordered the rare beef pho which was good but nothing to write home about. The broth wasn't overly salty and I had a good portion of noodles. A-OK in my books. read more

Ginger Restaurant - Rare beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I decided to eat here after a colleague raved about the food. I'm a huge Pho fan and this seems to be the closest downtown locale for me for that. So I decided to pre-order and walk there from the office after it mapped it at a 15 minute walk. Took me a bit longer because I couldn't exactly find it right away. Walked back to work with my take-out and was surprised that the Pho broth was still hot! Liked that they packed the veggies/noodles/seafood separately and a really good amount for the small size. Also had a fried spring roll - very tasty. Overall, I'm happy with the food and plan on going again today. read more

Truly disappointing. I came in during lunch hour so it was quite busy. I ordered the pho in a small size with beef balls. What I received was water, lots of water with two beef balls, little amount of noodle and some left over beef strips. That was the worst pay is that all the beef was barely edible because it was full of fat and no meat or ligaments! Truly disappointee to have this as my lunch because it wasn't filling and it does not do the Vietnamese cuisine justice. The only reason they are getting a 2 star is for the quickness. Next time I'm going across the street for real Pho. read more

I've been coming to Ginger for many years now and it is easily one of the best cheap eats in the city. #46 is the best value plate of food you could get!! read more

Ginger covered my required "3 Cs" for an informal lunch/dinner- Cheap, Cheerful and Cuick (or is it spelled Quick?). Upon entering Ginger, I sauntered up to the counter to order a Grilled Chicken Vietnamese Sub ($5.25) and one Crab Meat Avacado Roll ($2.25). I was pleased to see a sign that read "Cash Orders- 10% off"- perfect! After picking up a couple of napkins and pouring myself a free water (with optional lemon slice), I found myself a table. My meal was brought to me table in a jiffy, and it was consumed almost as fast. Pretty tasty. If you are looking to satisfy your "3 Cs", this is the place to be. read more

Ginger Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I heard raving reviews about this restaurant and decided to give it a go during my lunch break. Instead of dining in and calling a waiter over to place your order, you order and pay directly at the front. Then, someone from the back will bring your meal to whatever table you chose to sit at. I decided to get the Rare Beef Noodle Soup and was fairly disappointed with how it tasted. The broth wasn't flavourful at all and was very plain. It honestly reminded me of rainwater. The beef was also very plain and had no distinct flavour. The hoisin sauce was very thin and had the same consistency as water. On top of everything, the washroom was utterly disgusting. The light switch was so dirty, it looked like it hasn't been scrubbed in years. I didn't even want to touch it and was very close to using the washroom in the dark. For some positivity, there is a water dispenser at the front, along with some cups. Overall, this is the last time Ginger will receive a visit from me. read more

Actually got my food from uber eats. Just finished my meal and I'm very satisified. I ordered a large cooked beef vermicelli with one spring roll and a mango slush. I was afraid of the flavour and size after I saw some reviews here. I'm okay with the portion. The mango slush is a bit small for $4.25 but it satisfies the craving. The beef with broth was hot and delicious. The taste was there I'm not too sure about the msg. The spring roll was a tad bit oily but it was sooo crunchy. Totally for all 3 things with delivery came to $20.50 ish. If I didn't get deliver it would've been $15.50? Not bad with a drink. I think the drink would be much larger in size if I ate at the restaurant thought. read more

Ginger Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Big selection. Service was fast. I got beef & onions over rice. It was really good and very filling. I ate my friend's spring roll which I think was chicken. It was good. Harder and harder to find good cheap eats downtown, but this place is legit. read more

THE WORST FOOD EVER! I ordered tofu pad Thai. This was served half with boiled noodles (no flavor or sauce) and half shredded cabbage topped with tofu pieces that felt like they were right out of packaging. My husband had the curry tofu over rice, which was a bed of steamed sticky rice with the same tofu pieces right out of packaging and half boiled veggies. I know the flavors have to be toned down at restaurants, but not even salt? I could have boiled some frozen veggies (not even till they are cooked) and put it over some rice instead of wasting money here. read more

A quick, convenient and delicious place to grab a delightful Vietnamese or Thai meal. The coconut shrimp for $9.25 is my go-to meal here: succulent juicy shrimp with a subtle cocunut sauce and fragrant rice. Grab a smoothie while you're there for only $3.99. The pho and other soups are on par with other Vietnamese and pho places. It isn't the most beautiful restaurant but the concept is more like a fast food restaurant where you order and pay first. However, don't let that fool you! Ginger has the price and atmosphere of a fast food restaurant with the food quality of a sit down Asian restaurant! read more

Ginger Restaurant - Coconut shrimp (must try!) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not a super fancy place but food is good for the price! You order your food upfront (instead of having a server come up to you to order), however the servers will bring your food to you. read more

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I walked in for take-out the other night and my conversation at the till went like this: Vivek: "Hi, I'd like a combo number forty-five and--" Cash: "That'll be $9.00" Just to be clear, there was almost no space (a femtosecond really) between the "and" and his brusque ringing up of my order. I didn't pause for an hour or whisper the word "and" or fall asleep on the floor. All I wanted was a smoothie with my meal and what I got was "let's-keep-this-going-NEXT!" from the server. It wasn't even busy. Why the verbal cock-slap? And to add injury to insult: my pad thai wasn't very good. Over-cooked chicken, limp noodles, a kind of mouth-hating flavour. And don't even think of telling me that I "ordered the wrong thing," yelpers. If it's on the menu, it should be passable. This was barely. Obligatory Title Pun: Tread GINGER-ly. Menu Readability: Pictures and numbers! Pretty useful actually. Need to mention: The food comes out quickly. (Too quickly?) What this place teaches me about myself: Deny me a smoothie, and the talons come out. read more

Ginger Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my worst experience. I used to go to this restaurant, but this time I was depressed. The servers with glasses have a bad attitude and will increase your order. So please check your bill carefully before paying. When I needed to pack and take them away, I found that two consecutive boxes were dirty, with some black and brown things inside. The waiter didn't apologize for this. The food tastes average, but the service attitude is terrible. read more

Not the place to go for authentic vietnamese food. The atmosphere is more of a cafeteria style where you order your food at the counter and they bring it to you. The service is really fast and its great for quick lunch/dinner. But the spring rolls are pricey, and they miss the 2 most important ingredients: mint and cucumbers! The vermicelli noodles are mediocre. I would recommend their pho if you want the most vietnamese style food. read more

What can I really say about Ginger that hasn't already been said? It's good, solid food served quickly and for a surprisingly affordable price. I've been coming to Ginger for years and my go-to is vermicelli with spring roll & grilled beef. I figured I should finally write a review because the version I had the other night might have been the best yet. The beef was surprisingly free of tough, fatty pieces, and the presentation was definitely a cut above (ie it didn't look sloppy or hastily-assembled). The flavors all worked really well together, although I could've used more fish sauce to drizzle on the dish (but then, I always feel that way). read more

I found a fly in my chicken soup yesterday March 26/19, at Ginger Restaurant 212 Queen West. I brought the bowl with fly to the cashier who said the manager was out, but then suddenly she became the manager. She went away for about 30 seconds and came back and said she'd spoken to the kitchen. I asked her what she said and she replied "I told them to be more careful". Thumbs down (and reported to the City), Ginger read more

Ginger Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This quick takeout place is reasonably priced if you are looking for some Asian food or a bowl of pho. You can even eat there where there are a few tables and self-serve yourself with a glass of water with lemon. The place rolls out your food in no time whether you eat there or buy takeout. The food is delivered to your table with no tip required. read more

This is my first time going here. Even though the interior doesn't look overly appealing, I got to say I liked the food. I had the chili lemongrass chicken with rice. I added shrimp to it , which came to a total of $12.5. For what i paid for,the food was good.If you want something quick and cheap and are in the mood for Vietnamese food, then this is the place for you. read more

Ginger Restaurant - Chilli lemongrass chicken +shrimp , with rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered lemongrass chicken with rice and paid cash. I expected a 10% off but didn't got it. So I asked the cashier about it. She stared at me and pointed at a fine print at the "10% off cash" sign: "15 dollars! You have to buy something 15 dollars.' She was impatient, rude, angry and sarcastic. Very bad customer service. Plus they raise the price. They charged their food regular restaurants price but the food tastes like fast food. I will never go back. read more

Nothing like a dinner meal that costed only $6. This place is perfect if you're not extremely hungry for lunch or dinner and just want something quick to fill you up. Their pho, although small and basic, does the trick for $5.25. Service is also extremely fast in here, so it really does feel like a fast food joint. They also have free water if you order food, so that's definitely a bonus. There's obviously a lot of other better places in terms of Vietnamese cuisine, but if you're looking for something of a lighter portion, cheap, and quick, this is definitely the place for you. Free wifi! read more

Based on one visit. Food & Presentation: I went with friends and had a sample of their dishes. I found the food to taste okay. The avocado and mango smoothies were made with the actual fruit, the avocado flavour did not taste as strong as I hoped. My friends who have less experience with Vietnamese food liked their dishes. This is a great place to eat in when on a budget. Atmosphere & Service: The food was served at a very reasonable time from order. The wall painting of the shore is very soothing to look at. Their menu holds a lot of items. You go up to the register, order, pay first and then receive a number. You can sit in or get take-out. Pricing: The pricing is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

Ginger's Vietnamese fast food is surprisingly good. I had a combo with beef and curry chicken. The meats were tender. The beef was nicely seasoned. The platter came with a good sized pile of crisp vegetables. They're fast, cheap and give good sized portions of fresh, tasty food. read more

Pros: Location Fast service Prices Seating Cons: Broth is watery Beef tastes microwaved Beef is rubbery/fatty and definitely not lean Service was reflective of its price. Cleanliness of restaurant Summary: I will never try this restaurant again. I love pho, but Ginger serves the equivalent of packaged ramen noodles (if not even worse). If you have to eat the pho here, get it without the broth, no meat and just noodles.... oh wait, I think I mean, DO NOT go here if you like authentic Vietnamese pho/broth. read more

Ahhh I love Ginger, I'm so shocked it has only 3.5 stars. My boyfriend, who is Viet, also loves ginger! Ok shock over - we love Ginger because for having Chinatown prices, the meat they use and the portions are better than in Chinatown and the flavours are authentic. My only woe with Ginger is that they don't put cilantro, basil, or mint in their salad rolls. Pad thai is delish, pho broth is awesome, and their beef banh mi (Viet subs) are insaaanely tasty! read more

Ginger Restaurant - Spicy beef and papaya salad. 4.75$ for a large...and it is large! - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love this place! My favourite dish is the beef vermicelli noodles! Lots of fresh fruit drink options including my favourite, sour sop. read more

Ginger Restaurant - #28 beef with spring roll and vermicelli noodles. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food is always tasty here & is served rather quickly wether you're ordering take out or dining in. Food aside, I came to review their Vietnamese iced coffee. It is full of flavour and is consistently made to perfection! Honestly top 3 best iced coffees I have ever tasted. You have to try one if you're ever in the area and need a cool drink. read more