They have 5 types of dry noodles with pork tossed with sauce, which is super hard to find as a dish (even if you look for similar dishes in Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai and Cambodian cuisines). The dry noodle dishes under the green column use egg noodles & those under the brown use rice noodles but the toppings & sauce are the same. The most pricey rice noodles are Japanese but otherwise the difference is width. Got the thin egg noodle version in large. It's recommended to add pickled garlic & red vinegar. The soup was pretty tasty with a natural sweetness, 2 springy half fishballs & a large, very fresh shrimp. The sauce was basically oyster sauce but pickled garlic, red vinegar, hoi sin & chili sauce were available to add complexity. The noodles weren't wet but were not dry either. Large was a very big bowl it came with minced pork, thin sliced pork beansprouts & greens. The pickled garlic was good. Also got a shrimp fritter on the side for $2.50. It was big with one tiny shrimp. The juxtaposition was comical but it was cheap. It was not warm but the fritter was crispy & tasty. Unfortunately the shrimp itself was dry & brittle. Service was good, especially for an Asian place. read more

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How do I keep forgetting this place? They have been around forever, and I mean literally forever. Perhaps I overlooked because they don't fall into the usual perception of Viet food, but it's definitely genuinely and authentically, Viet! Right down to the non-white washed clientele. I'd always prefer to dine where the "locals" dine, and being in a multicultural city like Toronto, it's difficult to fine a hidden gem that hasn't been invaded by foreigners (I'm laughing inside because I'm not Viet and am disliking myself for being that invader; however, I can pass for a Viet if I just point to the table I want and the menu item I'd like ). So, please keep this place to yourself as I would hate to line up the next time I come. read more

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Love this place been coming since I was a kid so it has nostalgia for me. Always get the chicken pho, and shrimp cracker. Sometimes spoil myself with the condensed milk ice coffee. read more

Classic hole in the wall restaurant, owned by a lovely Chinese couple. Feels like a family owned business. The portions are quite substantial and large, and will not leave you feeling hungry. You can tell that special care was taken into making the broth, which has a very slightly sweet flavor, reminiscent of wonton soup. They also have homemade crunchy crackers with a fried shrimp on top, that makes for an extra unique experience. Will definitely come back, and I would recommend highly. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Much better to go Thursdays than Tuesdays... They are closed Tuesdays. I had a great vermicelli with chicken (white meat). Nice family owners. Want to go back, try new things. She even suggested a nice combo for the sauce. "Use these two, but don't use those..." read more

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A gem in the city. I have been going to Kim's for as long as I can remember. Great people and great prices. I love how Kim's does not serve pho but rather all the other speciality dishes. I usually order the Fukien Rice Noodle (C1), Five Spice Marinated Duck Noodle (C4) or the weekend specials. Today, I ordered the Fukien Rice Noodle. I love the shrimp cracker!! read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - C1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was great . Greeting and nice place to eat with family or friends. Not much more to say but the plater of rice dishes comes with a bowl of soup that taste great! read more

Right before the lockdown I had only one meal left and of course I had to go to Kim, their c1 is my absolutely fav, add a spoonful of pickled garlic, some chili and dip the crispy shrimp cracker inside the soup, voila! It will warm your winter up !!! The crispy spring roll is so delicious!!! I was extremely satisfied by the portion and the great service by the lovely owner. Can't wait to come back after pandemic read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - c1 and fried spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a Thursday night for a dinner at 7PM. The storefront is quite hidden and difficult to find - I roamed about in the cold for a bit, and was a literal frozen human popsicle by the time I entered the store. The heat isn't set to very warm, so when my dinner companions arrived, they were cold even within the restaurant. The waitress was interesting - she had her moments of being very kind and welcoming, and at times, was very willing to walk me through the menu to offer recommendations. She suggested getting a hot noodle soup both because their broth is a hearty chicken-based broth and because the weather is cold out. She therefore recommended C1 or C2 (the famous Fukien noodles), five spice duck, or chicken pho. However, at other times, she had quite a short temper. When my friend had a lot of questions (she's pescatarian, so she just wanted to understand the seafood toppings in the seafood noodle option), the waitress snapped at her. I had major cravings for my favourite Vietnamese food (bun with grilled chicken), so I chose to order that. My friends got the seafood noodle and bun bo hue (although it wasn't a weekend, it was still offered) respectively. My bun was quite good in terms of taste; however, the vermicelli was quite mushy and overcooked. When soaked in the vinaigrette, it further softened. I asked for no spring rolls, and I believe they doubled my portion of chicken! The chicken was cut into easy-to-consume pieces, and there was a generous sprinkle of peanuts on the top. It was okay, but as expected, not amazing (mainly because it's not the restaurant's specialty). My friend loved her seafood noodles - I had a sip of the broth, and it had an interesting light but slightly sweet taste. The bun bo hue had a very strong lemongrass flavour, but was very richly seasoned. When we asked for the bill, I was surprised to see that the prices didn't match those on the menu. Each item had a $0.50+ price increase. Also, the total of the bill didn't foot, which made it difficult when we paid with tip, only to find the change to be lesser than expected. Although I always pay a tip, the table next to us of two men left without doing so - and the waitress ran after them outside but wasn't able to catch them. She came back fuming, and I really did feel bad for her. Although Kim was nice, I would probably go somewhere else for Vietnamese food. The seats aren't exactly comfortable, and the service was... interesting. read more

This place is known for its "Fukien noodles". Being Fukienese, I had to try this! The noodles were really just a mix of egg noodle and vermicelli noodles with some frozen seafood and topped with a shrimp cracker. The soup wasn't piping hot, like I prefer, and the texture of the noodles were rough. The shrimp cracker in contrast was crispy and fragrant. The restaurant itself was was did not look very sanitary and the soup was average. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been to this restaurant with my mother for the longest time and haven't returned to it until these past two years since I now work near chinatown. The owner and workers at this restaurant is courteous and ver prompt in providing great services to their customer. Every time I order my favourite noodle soup it is presented to me within couple of minutes. The food here is incredibly delicious. The price is good and the serving is huge. For the value it is amazing. Kim's Vietnamese restaurant is at the top of my restaurant choices ever. read more

We come to this restaurant to eat only one thing: fu-kien noodle soup. It is by far the best in the GTA and has been authentic in taste since I was a little child coming here with my family. I love this restaurant and have gone off my usual chart one day to try their bun bo hue and it was very good. A little on the spicy side but the flavours of the lemongrass in the broth was mouthwatering. Their bowls usually come with generous amounts of noodles and meat. You can taste the hours that goes into cooking the broth. Service is always very quick even on busy days. read more

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Family run business. Been going to this place forever!!! Nothing fancy but food is always amazing. My fav dish is the fu kien noodle with extra of triple shrimp cracker!!!!!!!!! read more

Yelp brought me here with my friends to try out. FYI, this place DOES NOT serve traditional pho, but trying out that infamous C2 was definitely worth it. It is a mix of yellow noodles and vermicilli. The toppings include shrimp, flank brisket and many others a super delicious shrimp cracker (although it was a little oily, I wasn't expecting much from a fried food). It's definitely tasty and I will be coming back to try other dishes as the price was on the cheaper side. Edited for spelling. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service was very good, the lady tried her best to answer everything I asked. She was very kind, but only spoke chinese. Washroom was not the cleanest. It was very small and slightly cramped. Our noodles came almost right away! Their vietnamese noodles are very unique and well portioned. The broth was very good as well. I would recommend trying this place. Note that they only take debit and cash. read more

We've been to Toronto 7-8 times over the course of 13 yrs and just this past summer stumbled upon Kim's. Wish we had found them sooner. Great hu tieu with tons of flavor. Place isn't much to look at but service was extremely friendly and prices more than fair. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I like to promote small restaurants because I know how competitive the market is and how disadvantageous the small place can be without huge marketing budget. I was getting my hair cut in Chinatown and a person works at the salon for a decade recommended me this place, because I was asking for recommendations for Fujian food. Fujian is a southeastern province in China, famous for seafood and light snacks. There are lots of immigrants from Fujian originally and brought the hometown taste to other countries. Kim Vietnamese restaurant (i believe) is owned by a Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant family. I ordered the Fujian (or Fu kien) inspired rice noodles mixed with yellow thick noodles, and it reminds me the taste of Fujian rich culinary culture as well as Southeast Asian inspiration. Make sure taste some of the homemade garlic sauce with the noodles. That is something I would die for. Also, it is super cheap, less than 10 bucks gets you a full meal. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - C2 special Fujian rice noodles mixed with golden thick noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time trying my tho and fu kien style noodles, it was a a refreshing change of scenery from pho. Both noodle soups use a savoury chicken broth with a little sweetness, while I read reviews of the egg noodle/vermicelli of the fu kien noodles, the clear cellophane noodles of the my tho noodles caught me off guard lol. I actually preferred the clear noodles as they were bouncy and fun to eat. Home-y and delicious, would recommend read more

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This place is popular for 2 dishes: 1) Fu-kien noodles - half vermicelli half egg noodles in a tasty broth with pork slices and accompanied by a big shrimp cracker. Be sure to ask for the shrimp cracker separately otherwise it gets soggy in the broth. This is their most famous dish and you'll see most tables with at least one order of this. 2) Shredded chicken pho - this is a variation of pho, cooked with the same flat rice noodles, but the broth is different and with shredded chicken instead of beef. Also very good and flavourful. I can confirm they don't serve the typical beef pho here, so go somewhere else if that is what you are looking for. Cheap, fast and tasty - what more can you ask for? Don't confuse this location across from Dragon City on Dundas with the one on St. Andrew's near Kensington Market. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Half vermicelli half noodles, all taste in this famous Fu-Kien noodle dish. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hard to believe this is my first time here as this place has been around for so many years. I probably avoided eating here because it looked run down and after years of bad image and lack of diners, it just wasn't on my go-to place to try. I met friends here for dinner, so came with an open mind. Upon entering the restaurant it didn't look bad as it looked like it received a makeover and looks a bit modern from what I remembered in the past. Tried their famous Fuk Kien Noodles with fried shrimp cracker and it was quite tasty. The soup was very flavourful, bowl contained a good amount of pork and definitely lots of noodles. I question the freshness of the noodles because it tasted a bit off, but it may be because it was noodles I'm not used to. The shrimp cracker was a bit too oily for my liking and got soggy very quick in the soup which made it an unpleasant tasting. We ordered shrimp/pork rice rolls and fried spring rolls to share. Rice rolls contained too much vermicilli and not enough shrimp (one shrimp cut in half for each roll). The fried spring roll didn't taste fresh and was too oily for my liking - perhaps I'm just not used to such fried foods. Since it wasn't busy at all (we were the only table), we had exceptional service and the server even gave her recommendations as we had a hard time deciding on some dishes. Prices are very reasonable and portions are good size. Overall, it was a pretty good experience and I'll probably come back to try other food items as the menu is quite extensive with good selection of different types of noodle dishes that isn't your typical pho. read more

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+.5 for service This place used to be better, but with the growing of the Kim/Kim Po brand it seems the original branch has been left with the scraps in terms of quality. The Kim Po brand has always been an underrated Vietnamese restaurant brand, especially when battling with the likes of Linh, Hung, Golden Turtle, Tien Thanh, etc. The best Kim Po branch, in my opinion, is the Scarborough branch on Redlea (across from Pacific Mall). If you're in the downtown area, I suggest to look beyond this place, despite the positive reviews you may see here. I went with the beef brisket noodles, which is one of their staples along with their fu-kien noodles. Unfortunately, the excellent tomato broth quality that the Scarborough Kim Po branch has (and what this place used to have several years ago) could not be replicated, as the colour of the broth was an unremarkable brown colour instead of it being closer to a red colour. The noodles were okay though. Service was good for what it's worth. It's a longstanding place, so the restaurant does seem sketchy, but the prices definitely reflect the fact that it's a value place...except there's so many Vietnamese places in the area in the same price range that I would most likely not return here. read more

Tried their fuk-kien yellow noodle mixed with vermicelli, came with beef and a shrimp cracker. It was alright did not wow me, it was a little bland though but the price is reasonable $7.50 for a small bowl which I had. I saw what other people had and it looks more interesting I will try another item next time. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - The small fuk kien noodle with shrimp cracker. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After reading all the reviews on Yelp, I was determined to try the C2. On a chilly day like today, it really hit the spot! Soooo gooood if you enjoy noodle soup. Also ordered the fresh spring rolls which I absolutely love. And for $11.50 plus tax/tip, you can't go wrong. OMG! I will definitely be back! read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is famous for their Fu kien noodle soup. Not a fancy place to sit and mingle with friends or anything like that; its meant for quick bite to eat and out. Their "hu tieu" is so delicious. Broth tastes very home made. I always get the Full kien noodle and ask for the shrimp cake on the side (otherwise it gets soggy inside the soup). This place has been around forever. It looks dirty and run down from the outside. But the food is so worth the visit read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Fuk kien noodle (small) with shrimp cracker on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not many places have the staple of this place (the yellow noodled mixed with vermicelli with a shrimp cracker) and for good reason. This place cannot be beat in that dish! I especially love their hu tieu noodles as well. The broth is so flavourful and rich (umami anyone?) that you'll chase that mouthfeel with any other Vietnamese places you'll try. For the price it can't be beat! read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Their specialty dish! Yellow noodle mixed with vermicelli with a shrimp cracker. SO good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came to this spot specifically due to a recommendation from a friend (who is also a foodie). My first take on this is that the food is decent. For a restaurant in Chinatown, it was very clean and recently updated. Also, the food was prompt and the service was formal (yet good). I ordered a) Shrimp Mango Salad - it was a huge portion and worth the value. All the ingredients were fresh. However, the dressing did not wow me. b) Vermicelli with Roll / Beef / Shrimp Cane - HELLO authentic Vietnamese spring roll. It was tasty and do I taste bamboo shoots in there somewhere? Yum. The beef and shrimp cane tasted ok (translation: nothing unique). The sauce was good - not too tangy nor sweet. I don't really have anything truly exciting to say about this place. I might return to try some of their other dishes but I am not in a real desperate rush to do so. However, based on other yelpers review, I should try the yellow/white noodle Fukien mix. Interesting. Maybe I WILL return. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here especially for the Vermicelli and Yellow noodle soup with crispy prawn cracker! This place might look old but it gave me a kind of homely feel. As someone who came from south east Asia, this dish definitely tasted like the food back home. I'm so glad I found this restaurant during my trip in Toronto. Nice comfort food perfect on a chilly day. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Known for its Fukien yellow noodle with shrimp cracker. It's been in the neighbourhood for a long time. Not a place for pho, but a spot for Hu Tieu. Outside is a bit run down but never judge a book by its cover especially when it comes to Asian food. Been here a few time for lunch. The food is nothing fancy or pretentious, rather, it's homy, comfort food one can enjoy for a quick lunch. Their specialty noodle comes with mixed yellow noodle and vermicelli, the shrimp cracker can get soaky fast so it's probably better to have it on the side. The broth has flavour but never comes out boiling hot, which is a draw back. Spring roll comes out in large portion and it tastes a bit different than other Vietnamese places. Also tried their bun bo Hue but wouldn't recommend it, as the portion is small and doesn't include complementary bean sprout/basil/cabbage other place provides. The lady host is very friendly and pleasant which makes the whole experience better, especially considering typical monotonous service received from other Chinatown places. read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - Fu Kien yellow noodle with shrimp cracker - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great food but aggressively rude if you don't tip exactly the amount they want. I was there with my father yesterday, and I went to pay the bill with the $25 in cash I had. The bill turned out to be $24 so I asked the server, and older lady, to keep the change (yes, less than I would usually tip but that's all I had). She refused to take the dollar saying something about how my bill was $24, but I couldn't exactly understand her. As we were leaving, she approached me and said "You didn't tip. A dollar for all you ate?" I explained that that was all the cash I had. I wasn't sure what she wanted me to do as they only take cash, and I wasn't going to walk to the bank to give her the $5 she wanted. It was embarrassing. We left immediately although she stood in our way. Will not be returning ever! read more

Waitress was extremely rude. She got really impatient and slapped a paper and pen on the table and told a family of 7 to write down their order. The food is fine. Nothing special. However, I wouldn't come back. read more

Excellent Buns (Vermicelli) Pretty Good Rice Lots of people I work with usually get the yellow noodles, I believe thats what they famous for Huge portions Fast, friendly service Pretty damn cheap, good for every day lunch! read more

This place has been around since the early 80's and is operated by a Chinese/Vietnamese family, much like my own. Our family used to come here back in the day, but stopped after someone was shot to death back in the mid to late 80's. My notes: 1. Their specialty is the fukien noodle soup -- a mix of thick yellow noodles and thin vermicelli noodles topped with a delicious shrimp cracker and amazingly tender pieces of pork. This will set you back about $6-$7. I would say that 80% of their business comes from this dish alone. 2. Service was excellent, and the owner liked to chat about my camera and her daughter 3. Interior seems someone recently updated (at least compared to when I came here about two years ago) 4. I am almost 100% sure that they don't serve pho 5. I can't speak of all the other dishes, but reckon you'd only want to go to this place for the fukien noodles Overall, I definitely need to eat here more often. The fukien noodles are just too damned delicious to avoid. It would be a nice spot for a UYE as well. To steal the "Obligatory Title Pun" from Yelp's infamous Vivek S.: This place is to die for (sorry, I couldn't help myself). read more

i've been searching everywhere for good, homemade noodle soup. It's very hard to find a place that makes good "Hu Tieu My Tho" the dry version. I've finally found it! Prices are decent, portion is just right and it's what you would eat at your mom's or grandma's house read more

Gotta try the house bowl of noodles, it comes with a shrimp cracker. A must try anytime of the day. I can can enjoy this dish especially in the winter. Great hole in the wall family place! read more

Kim Vietnamese Restaurant - This is a bowl of hell yea and make it a large bowl! - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So, I guess the Toronto thing is you place the order yourself. You are given the menu and a sheet of paper and everyone writes on it what they want. Seems like a simple idea and a good way to make sure everyone's order it right. there were 6 of us and another party of 6 was also seated next to us at the same time. Both parties order their food roughly around the same time as well. Our server had an attitude when we wrote down a letter and no number. Yet, on the menu it just said E and the item proceeding was E1. When we corrected it, she walked off with an attitude as if the bothered her immensly. After that, most of us that ordered noodle soups got our order quick and my sister and brother who order a rice and vermicelli plate, did not get theirs. We noticed that the party next to us got their vermicelli plates. So we follow up and they asked if we had ordered it. YES, we did! They come out 10 mins later with them. Then, they forget our ice coffees and red bean drink. We didn't get those till after our meals. Food was ok, nothing too impressive considering the reviews. Service can be a lil better and making sure everyone has what they ordered. Not sure how they keep track of it. overall, ok. read more

I've moved to Markham and I still make trips down town just to eat here. Their Noodles are the best. I agree with another yelper I will definitely shed tears if this place doesn't stay open after the shutdowns. read more

Is pho a dirty soup? Let's hope it's not! But everytime I have pho here, it just tastes so much cleaner. read more

Had a half day tour downtown on a weekday and was originally gonna head to my regular viet place..Anh Dao but they were closed on Wednesday.... boo... so I just yelped to find the next highest rated viet place nearby and this was the one I stumbled upon... This is not your typical pho place with selections of rare beef and beef tendons....they had an extreme limited selection of noodles..we asked what the most popular dish was and we were told the fu kian noodle and duck leg noodle so thats what we ended up ordering... To me, it just seemed like a regular bowl of noodles, soup base wasn't very tasty and hot in temperature..nothing really screamed delicious to mee...so I'm giving this place an A-Ok... I don't recommend ordering the spring rolls becuz it was drenched in oil and it was just regular, nothing spectacular... All in all, not a place I would come out of my way to try... read more

Best Vietnamese restaurant for food! Their rice w/pork, chicken, and steamed egg is one of the best I've ever had (other than in Vietnam of course haha). Also their duck leg soup is fantastic! Another favourite of mine is the Shrimp cracker soup special (includes pork, beef, shrimp, crab). Although the place is not the nicest place in terms of setting, the food quality and quantity makes up for it. Great prices for great food! read more

Dont let the decor fool you. The place is a little old and worn, looking. But the food that arrives at your table, whether it is the spring rolls or the noodle soup, is simply some of the best tasting food ive ever eaten. The waitstaff even warns you about the spiciness of some of the sauces. Cautioning that it is really spicy! Which obviously is very useful information if you are sensitive to spice. Enjoy your meal, we sure do every time we come here. read more