I had been wanting to try this Vietnamese vegetarian spot for a while. Anything with "Mama" in the name just feels comforting, so it was already on my list. It's mostly a takeout place with just a couple of tables inside, so it's simple and casual. One thing that stood out right away is the large variety of vegetarian versions of classic Vietnamese dishes on the menu. I ordered the lemongrass tofu salad rolls and they were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. I personally would have liked a little more spice, but that's just my preference. I'd definitely order them again and look forward to trying more from the menu next time. read more

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I love to come here for their sweet and sour deep fried tofu! This spot is pretty affordable note that its cash only. Everything here is vegetarian. I think there's like one table to dine in, but this spot is primarily for takeout. Service is okay, some they run out of the tofu so they'd give me a fresh batch (bout 15 min wait) read more

I'm not a vegetarian, but I love eating tofu! Not entirely sure, but this place looks family run and is more of a take-out place. I got the mushroom tofu blocks, char siu beancurd and also their vegetarian roast duck. The mushroom tofu blocks contains very finely diced mushroom (probably shitake) and vermicelli. The mushroom enhances the soy flavour of the tofu. The vermicelli give the otherwise homogeneous texture some variety. They fried these tofu blocks in very fresh oil as it has a light colour exterior. This is my favourite out of the 3 varieties I ordered. The char siu beancurd, had a chewy texture. Flavour-wise, the BBQ sauce/marinade tasted great, but you will soon realize it is quite salty / there is a significant amount of MSG. The vegetarian duck was definitely a surprise. It was sold as a log, without any description of what is inside. When I got home and cut it up, I was surprised to find a tofu sandwhich (with assorted mushrooms as filling) and it was wrapped in fried beancurd sheets. It was definitely a bit messy to eat, with the roll falling apart. But I do like their invention! Spent about $25 for four blocks of mushroom tofu, small size char siu beancurd and a log of vegetarian duck. The picture attached only shows half the amount of food. read more

Mama's Tofu - Vegetarian duck (left), char siu beancurd (top right), mushroom tofu blocks (bottom right) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food: My parents enjoy the food from here, especially, the vegetarian bún riêu and the bún bò Huế. As mentioned by other patrons here, the dishes are fragrant and flavourful. I like the number of toppings included in each noodle dish. Service & atmosphere: We mainly come here for take-out. Pricing: Great value for the portion size you are getting, each noodle dish is between $7-8. read more

Mama's Tofu - Bún riêu - rice vermicelli in a clear tomato broth with bean sprouts, imitation meats, and tofu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been going to this spot since 2018, I enjoy their pho and their selection of take-out!

Mama's Tofu has a variety of vegetarian and Vietnamese dishes that are super delicious and flavourful. If you don't want to get their sweet or savoury dishes, you can buy their great fried white tofu ($1/pc, $4/5pcs, $5.75/8pcs) to add to one of your own dishes! I recommend their spring rolls, tofu (both white and with mushroom), and shrimp tofu. Haven't tried the rest yet but will the next time I return! read more

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I found this all vegan place by accident a couple of years ago, and have been coming regularly ever since. Despite the fact there are only a few tables (and of course, take out only currently with COVID-19), I fell madly in love with their house special "Mama's Pho" (the #1 on the menu). It is without a doubt one of my all time most delicious favourite meals. A huge nice and warm portion of the most delicious textured rice noodles, bathing in delicious fragrant broth, topped with crunchy white fungus, a fantastic array of tofu with sliced veggie "beef" and mouthwatering crispy "chicken" strips. And all the pho selections come with a brimming side plate of fresh crisp beansprouts, a sprig of Thai basil, culantro leaves, and a hot chilli pepper to add. Even though this meal is more than filling (and all very inexpensive), it's hard not to leave without a selection from their constantly refilled hot table including amazing sausage-like beancurd sheet rolls, to-die-for beancurd sheet bbq "cutlets", tantalizing "shrimp" the size of drumsticks in delicious red sauce, a variety of tofus, noodles, and spring rolls. My only regret is they seem to have stopped making their own absolutely delicious black chilli sauce condiment. When I first tried it, it was spicy but not "blow-your-head-off" and had a sort of smoky taste to it. It was addictive. So tasty! Unfortunately no debit cards accepted, but still highly recommended. You'll be coming back to Mama's Tofu. read more

Mama's Tofu - Mama's Pho (house special) with fresh toppings. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great vegan option so delicious we stuff our faces! I don't know how they do it! It's our new go to restaurant!

I can't believe I lived in the area for 4 years and only discovered it a month before we moved out. Regardless, we came here about 10 occasions upon our discovering this. It deserves more than 5 stars because the flavour just tasted so good. My favourites were the lemongrass tofu, mixed tofu, bean curd rolls, drumsticks and shrimp tofu. The only downside is that I've came on a few occasions where they ran out on a lot of the foods prior to closing so I was thoroughly disappointed. The lady there is very friendly and I would love to go back here when we are in the area. read more

Tried the following items below. Would definitely buy them again within a month. 1. 4/5 Mock duck (tofu stuffed with mushrooms and wrapped in bean curd sheet then pan fried) accompanied with sweetened soy sauce dip 2. 4.5/5 Shrimp tofu (rolled bean curd sheets in a mild tomatoey sweet & sour sauce ($2.50 each or $4.50 for 2) 3. 5/5 chicken tofu (like Vietnamese lemongrass chicken ($2.50 each or $4.50 for 2) 4. 3.5/5 Bitter gourd stuffed with extra firm tofu in a sweet & salty sauce 5. Che chuoi - Vietnamese dessert of bananas, cassava, tapioca in various forms in a sweetened coconut milk ($2.50 each) 6. Pandan flavoured Agar agar jelly with beautiful flowers (individual portions $4.50 each) read more

Mama's Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Yay: - Great selection and flavours for a vegetarian place - So much to choose from and had great taste even for a "meat" eater - Lots of it is tofu and bean curd based so be aware. Nay: - Parking can be hard to find as the place is so busy. - Very limited seating and very busy on weekends it seems read more

omg stumbled into this place while checking for vegetarian options .. i wasn't disappointed al all . the ladies were so helpful and there is a small seating area. It can get busy specially during closing time. we order bun bo hue. small plates of lemongrass tofu and sauteed tofu its was so good and so flavourful. So willing to come back to try more food. They have vietnamese desserts in small containers it seemed to be flying off their shelves. read more

Mama's Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been here 20 x and counting. [ Their phos are not flavourful. ] I love the foods from the counter. I usually spend $60 or more, some for take-out. Their seaweed puddings are a steal, at $2.50 or less: if you are lucky to spot it. Clean washroom. read more

Seriously a hidden gem in North York! This place is a small Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant/takeout/counter. I walked by it a few times and didn't think much of it but always wanted to try. My boyfriend and I finally decided to take a try at it and we ordered off the menu on the wall. I ordered the bun bo hue,and he ordered the bun rieu. Both noodle dishes were spot on and you really would not think the whole dish is vegetarian. I have no clue what they use to substitute the pork and other meat but it is darn delicious. I know vegetarian mock meat, a lot of it is soy based. I wanted to ask the lady that worked there, but never got to it. Another thing about both of their noodle dishes was, I felt hungry after an hour! (It's super light food) I decided to also grab some of the banh xu xe, these green soap-like pillow looking cakes that have mung bean filling and a tapioca exterior. Think of it as a chewy, glutinous/jelly-ish like dessert. It's a little hard to explain...so just take one and try for yourself! I think it was 4 for 2 dollars...but anyways it was cheap! I highly recommend any vegetarians out there to give this place a shot. It's worth the trip. Oh and remember! As most Vietnamese restaurants are, it's cash only! read more

Mama's Tofu - Vegetarian bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food Good spot for vegetarian and vegan Tough to get everything here because it gets sold out so quick :) read more

The service is nothing but friendly which makes me always want to come back. I work in the area so coming by for lunch breaks are frequent. They offer a variety of different tofus. They are a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant while they have their already cooked meals in the front for you to order, there is also a menu where they'll freshly cook it for you to either dine in or take out. The banh gio is good. I always come by for that especially for just $2. Sadly they ran out yesterday :( I ended up getting spring rolls (4 for $1) two different types of tofu on a bed of rice and sour soup on the side! She always hooks it up, and the food is good I highly recommended mamas tofu read more

Mama's Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been coming here for 6-7 years. It's a hidden gem that sells delicious authentic began version of Viet food. The prices are cheap and I love their mushroom tofu so delicious. I always stock up on the spring rolls too. I tried the vegan roasted chicken leg which was filled with mushrooms and tofu which mimicks delicious chicken my mom loves it too. The lady there is so sweet. read more

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Amazing vegan pho here and great vegan meats you can take home with you. Service is friendly and fast. Prices are incredibly low considering the quality of food you can get here. Plenty of parking but you'll need to bring cash to pay the bill. The place is small with limited seating but many customers get their meals to go. Regardless, this is the kind of place we need to see more of. read more

This place is a hidden gem. One of the best vegan Vietnamese joints in the city! Everything is super cheap, fast and delicious! There are only 2 tables so it's mostly a takeout kinda joint. They also have a hot food table with all sorts of yummy vegan goods like drumsticks, smoked duck, spring tolls, stir frys...etc. CASH ONLY. read more

Pretty good, the vegan food is really good. The food makes it taste like real meat. Totally recommend trying it. The only reason why it loses 1 point is because the staff doesn't seem to care. One woman who works there was like "Why is it so busy! I'd rather it be slow, I don't wanna see any customers" I found it rude that she said that while customers were in the store read more

My favourite place to get tofu. My family n I frequently come here to grab some tofu and bring it home to enjoy. Its convenient and close by. Would have given it a 5 but sometimes they are closed unexpectedly and sometimes they run out of food when it's not even close to the closing time which is pretty disappointing but other than that the food is good :) read more

The noodles and the tofu duck are excellent choices. The tofu duck is just as tasty as a meat substitute, and is very close in taste and texture. Noodles were excellent texture, not too saucey but still fluid. The chicken and shrimp were okay. I would probably get the duck, noodles and veggies again. read more

They have a good selection of vegan and tasty vegan food.. I been here multiple times. The only time I was disappointed was when I went 1 hour to closing time on the weekend... Majority of the food was gone.. only a small selection was left.. read more

I go there all the time to buy some unpackaged fresh tofu and perhaps get a treat for myself some their amazing cooked items while at it.

Tried the tofu chicken and shrimp it was awesome!

Very very good vegetable food! Different kinds of fried tofu, crunchy outside and soft inside, not greasy at all. Also they offer many favorite vegan version of Vietnamese noodle dishes $8 such as Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Bun Mang Vit, etc...Yummy. One of the kind. Nice lady boss and good customer service read more

dropped by for my first time today and bought between 6 to 8 containers....for then normal for a couple of people but it all looked so good that I had to try as many different pieces as I could. it was all amazing and I can't wait until I am able to return for more. My wife, who found the place, was just as pleased, if not more than me with the quality and taste. The girl behind the counter was very helpful in guiding me and helping me make selections. I recommend everyone to try Mama's Tofu...you will be pleasantly surprised and extremely happy with any and all of your choices. As mentioned, I look forward to my return visit happening very, very shortly. read more

It is the best vegetarian restaurant in all of Toronto. I try to come once a week on the weekends because there's a Girl by the name of Jenny that is amazing. She's very helpful in pointing out the dishes and makes you feel right at home read more

So delish and amazing value! The dishes are so similar to the meat version but much healthier as it's vegetarian. Love the variety and the prices are good. We have been craving pho ever since we became vegan and most pho places just do veggie broth with veggies but here, they have the real pho broth with flavourful imitation meat made from plants or tofu - almost can't tell! read more

I love this place. I stumbled upon it by accident as I was shopping at King's. I was going to try Pho Bo TO but when yelped Mama's, I knew it was a safer bet(I'm picky because I know how to cook). When asked for recommendations, I was told bun bo hue and pho are best. So I went ahead with bun bo hue. I also got suckered into having their 4 spring rolls for $1. They were so crispy and yummy. I got excited to have the spicy beef soup. It was great however I was hoping it'd be better than Saigon Lotus. Lol. But at $8, it wasn't a lost of value. They also have Vietnamese home cooked style dishes and desserts. Eat in or take out but cash only. read more

This is such a cool little place in a part of town you wouldn't necessarily frequently visit. Great little restaurant with some excellent and unique menu options. There's not a ton of space but I imagine most people just order for takeout anyway. I think the place is run by a family and their friends, and they're all very kind. I really like that they're located in a place that offers something new and unique for the neighborhood. You can get a range of your typical Chinese cuisine and also some other great items. Give it a try! read more

Best Vegan Vietnamese in GTA. Every time I'm in the area I stop in and indulge in the huge hot table selection and dessert.

decided to check this spot out while in the area with my mom. delicious tofu and flavour variety. we enjoyed our meal and the prices were fair. i didn't rate 4 stars or higher just because the staff was not friendly at all and that impacted my overall experience...due to this i am not sure if i will return. read more

This is a vietnamese vegan restaurant ran by a family. My mom has really gotten into the tofu scene lately, she will usually get a box of their plain white tofu every week. They are very consistent in their tofu quality. I'm not a huge tofu person in general, but their very nice and helpful cashier/ waitress girl, Jenny recommended me getting their mixed sweet and spicy sauté tofu and it was absolutely to die for! The flavouring is great, one of the first items that truly made tofu an eyeopener for me. It goes great on rice, and even a green salad surprisingly! Jenny is so helpful in explaining to me any questions that I have about their ingredients. Its also always lovely having a quick chat with her! I always manage to run into her, as she always works on Saturdays. She sometimes even gives me a couple extra pieces! Quick tip, be nice to her and she'll definitely hook you up! That's what you call good customer service! After you finish your meal, definitely try one of their vietnamese desserts. One of the absolute favourites is Che Chuoi, also known as a vietnamese banana che/pudding. An absolute pallet cleanser after a full meal. The prices are great too with the majority of the items being under $10, especially for a vegan place in toronto, which can often be quite expensive. Will be ordering from then again for sure! read more