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Pho Linh First time in Canada for the win So I thought My first impression was instantly shocked I didn't know that writing your own order in Canada was a thing Had to write the menu item and even the pricing They only accepted cash Hard to travel international with just a credit card in your grasp They did however have an ATM But the service here is to a min You really are your own worker You take your own order They don't really check up on you After all this, all I can say is boo
DELICIOUS! Everything was perfect. Pho had great flavor. Food was served very quickly (roughly under 2 minutes). My only complaint was that it was very small inside and it seems to always be busy. If you're looking for a cozy, authentic Vietnamese meal, check this place out!
I stopped by Pho Linh on a Monday around 12 pm, and we were the first ones there. It was completely empty when we walked in, but since it was lunchtime, people started trickling in after us. The waiter was super nice and let us pick any table, so we grabbed a corner spot and started checking out the menu. The place definitely has that authentic Vietnamese spot feel--nothing too fancy, a bit rundown, but in a charming way. The decor is super simple, and you can tell it's more about the food than the decor. We ordered the special combo beef rice noodle soup (pho), Vietnamese iced coffee, 2 nem chua (pickled pork sausage), and banh beo tom say (shredded shrimp with steamed rice cake). The special combo beef pho was really solid--the portion was just right, the broth was rich and full of flavor, and it came with a lot of good stuff. A nice surprise was the beef balls! I usually don't see those in pho back in New York, where it's more just beef, tendons, and tripe. I really liked that extra touch. The Vietnamese iced coffee was strong and tasted great, but the cup was mostly ice, so there wasn't as much coffee as I was hoping for. I was excited to try the nem chua since I never see it on menus in NYC. It wasn't as pickled as I thought it would be and was a bit milder, but still tasty. I appreciated that it didn't have too much peppercorn, but I think a little more garlic or red pepper would've been nice to adjust the flavor a bit. The banh beo tom say was a first for me. The steamed rice cakes were hot and sticky, but they didn't have much flavor on their own. The shredded shrimp on top had most of the flavor, but the combo of the steamed rice cakes and dry shrimp made for an odd texture. Adding some fish sauce definitely helped, but be careful not to overdo it or it'll get too fishy! One important note: This place is cash-only. There's an ATM in the back, but it's good to bring cash just in case.
3.5/4, decent pho nothing special though! Soup was a little more bland but it hits the spot. I wish it arrived hotter, by midway the soup tasted cold. The spring roll felt old- lacked the crunch factor. All in all it's a reliable spot for a cheap eats! We got the special pho, rare beef and beef ball pho and the deep fried spring roll! Plus side is that service is fast, and large portions. Just remember it's cash only
This is a reliable spot to grab a bowl of pho in the Dufferin and College area. Super quick service, we made our order and went to wash our hands, and by the time we got back, all the food had arrived! We were able to finish our meal for a free presto transfer home. Win! It is cash only, as another reviewer mentioned. It does clearly say that in the doorway before you walk in. They also have an ATM if you need to use it (EQ bank card for free ATM withdrawals... if you know, you know). I had the chicken pho, and the rest of my group got the banh cuon, special pho, and we shared some spring rolls. I only wish the chicken pho used dark meat instead white which is dryer. The regular size was plenty for me. Bowls of pho start at $15, which honestly a bit rich for what it is. Banh Cuon isn't the best we've tried but still satisfying! We couldn't find the apps on their menu. They do have it, you just have to ask. Their spring rolls and are great! It doesn't taste like some generic frozen ones. If you can read Viet, they also give away Viet newspapers, and it's free to grab for anyone. We saw the publisher for the newspaper is just a few doors down.
After I saw that they have banh beo on the menu, I knew I had to come here for lunch to try it (haven't had it in over 15 yrs). We got the banh beo bi, spring rolls, summer rolls, grilled pork chop with rice, and beef ball pho. The banh beo & pho were really good, we all loved the spring rolls- crispy with a tasty filling, grilled pork chop was kind of dry, and the shrimp summer rolls were not good- skin was chewy & the pork inside didn't taste fresh. The staff were friendly, and all the food came out quick. *Cash only*
Pho Linh, located on College near Ossington, is a popular Vietnamese restaurant serving all the Vietnamese classics. I stopped by Pho Linh on a Thurs for lunch at around 1pm. Place was half busy filled with customers. You're given a piece of paper to write down your order. I opted for the regular pho special. My pho came in less than 2 min! The pho was delicious and there were many delicious cuts of meat within the soup (beef, tendon, beef balls, etc.). The restaurant also gives out whole chili peppers to add to your soup (how it's done in Vietnam!). They also serve fresh noodles which is great. Broth tasted great and the pho was delicious. The restaurant also has many types of hot sauce for you to choose from (fresh chilis, chili oil using dried chilis, sriracha, etc. Overall, fast service and delicious Vietnamese eats around the area! Love that they also have banh cuon, will have to try that during my next visit!
After a 20km hike we decided to grab some Vietnamese food! It took them less than 10 minutes to get the pho cooked and served which is amazing, especially if you are starving. The bun cha grill meat was a tad try and difficult to chew but had a great smoky flavour. The bun cuon was good but the rice roll texture was too mushy, same goes for the bahn beo.
After hearing all the rave about this place, I decided to give it a try. Besides, how can I say no to pho! I really love their pho, and I love how they have unique presentation like their stone bowl pho. The soup is served in a hot boiling stone bowl, with the noodles and meat is served on the side. 5/5 I also really enjoyed their steak with egg, and bone marrow. Served with a side of Vietnamese baguette. This is my first time trying a dish like that and it was delicious, great portion and the steak was cooked to perfection! 4/5 Honourable mentions include their iced coffee and their crab spring rolls. Their Vietnamese iced coffee was good, but I've had better. Same goes for their crab spring roll.,3.5/5 The grilled meat broken rice was a miss for me. There's not much flavour/seasoning to the grilled meat. 2/5 I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're in the Scarborough/Markham area!
Haven't been back since high school when this was one of the stables in the area along with Phoenix. Was in the area with a friend who had a few hours to kill and was looking to look for some food to eat. Decided to just use trusty ol google map to find what is around the area and remember this was on the list. It was probably just past the lunch hour, menu was heavily favoured on beef and pork, rarely any grilled chicken which was a bummer. Server gave us the courtesy to pick a spot since it was just the 2 of us. Gave us hot tea and a menu. I went with number 47 which was the fried chicken with lemongrass and vermicelli noodle. I was honestly surprised there wasn't a grilled option. My friend went with number 1 rare beef pho in a regular portion. Both our food came out within 5mins or no more. My food came out looking quite presentable before I even got a chance to take a picture of it. The only thing I didn't like about it was the vermicelli was kind of cut up so every time I went in with the chopstick it would kind of disperse. Would of preferred if they left it like spaghetti like without cutting it into pieces. Oh yeah every Vietnamese restaurant I goto usually is grill chicken and includes a spring roll on the side. Wasn't a deal breaker but for some reason I was expecting one. Friends rare beef looked pretty good and broth tasted good, hoisin and sriracha was not needed to enhance the flavour.
Im lacking words to describe it, just perfect I'm sure Viet noodle fan all had bun bo hue at some point, but this, is amazing and unique- the taste is better than other places and just feels more fresh. Recommend order through Ritual if the line is too long - they pack really well for you. read more
I came here to meet a friend, and wasn't that hungry to begin with, but coming in here, the aroma overpowered my senses to order. I was impressed right at the strat with the spring rolls. They weren't big in size, but they were definately tasty. And also ended up ordering a bowl of pho not even being hungry. This place is good, and is busy on just a regular weekday lunch. I wasn't too impressed with the iced Vietnamese Coffee here, but maybe that is just me. read more
3.5/5, +.5 for service I decided to try Pho Linh after seeing the photos on Yelp and wanting to try the Banh Canh Cua...but it's only available Monday to Thursday! Since I went on a Friday I was a little taken aback...but decided to order the small house special noodle soup, and vow to myself I will return for a second visit regardless of this visit. The food came quite fast; about 4 minutes after I ordered. I liked the broth and the beef ingredients, but the noodles were a little overcooked and broke apart quite easily. They also use the slightly wider type of noodles, instead of the more narrow kinds you're used to in other Pho restaurants. Service was excellent for a Vietnamese restaurant, and they actually said hello, thank you, and explained the fact they only had my original requested order from Mondays to Thursdays, and joked around with me saying I should come back on Monday. Heh. I'll keep this place in mind for sure. read more
Service: friendly and nice, no complain. BONUS: we forgot our shopping bag in there restaurant when we left, and the waiter came out to find and ran to us to return our bag, THUMBS UP AND THANK YOU! Food: we got the simple large rare beef pho and chicken pho. Both the beef and chicken stock tasted great on its own, not too salty, but not the best I've had. However, the price is UNBEATABLE! Super cheap and filling! Everything's under $10! Overall: would definitely return when nearby and craving pho or just a casual lunch/dinner! NOTE: sign at the entrance says CASH ONLY read more
If u are vietnamese, and if u love vietnamese food, I really recommend this restaurant. Some food I found this restaurant makes them very good and I didn't find yet in others restaurant. I love the stuffed rice pancake here " bánh cun ch ". It is served with fish sauce kind of sweet, add more green pepper if u like spicy. I got full with size M, for girl. My friend tried vermicle with toased beef and she really loved it. Fresh sping roll 2$ for each one, not too expensive and very fresh like its name lol. Serve very quickly, no need to wait too much. read more
5 years ago
Always a great place for pho and some traditional Vietnamese dishes. Better than most places in Chinatown (Broadview and Spadina). The service is quick and efficient and the food is always hot and fresh. There's usually people waiting at the door for a seat so it's not as friendly for huge groups as they only have 15ish tables. If you like banh cuon, Pho Linh is one of the best. Rolls are tight with a thicker rice wrap than other places and always loaded with fresh herbs and bean sprouts. Their rice dishes are delicious but there's usually not enough rice for me. Whenever I'm on the west end and craving some Vietnamese food, Pho Linh is usually my go to. read more
As close to authentic PHO as you might find in Toronto. Very good broth, good rare beef. I also like the mango smoothies. Prices are reasonable. Bit of a weird stink to the interior, maybe it was an issue that day...? A repeat spot for sure. read more
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All I can say is the hype is real. Probably one of my favourite places to get Pho now. Service is quick, prices are reasonable, and food is amazing. Got the pho tai nam, spring roll, shrimp and pork roll and girlfriend got the bun. All were amazing and I would definitely come back read more
My favourite pho place in toronto. The price is reasonable and the food is always consistent. I go to pho linh almost every saturday! They have bun bo hue only on the weekends. So i like to get that that soup noodle. It comes in a spicy lemon grass broth. Theres all types of meat in it. Their spring rolls are also a must have. I also like to get the mango slush to go along with my meal! read more
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Pho-bruary continues! This time, on a block of Vietnamese businesses in a neighborhood I never go to. Where the hell was I? The Pho-ndamentals Pho Tai Gan (rare beef and beef tendon); large = $6.50 Broth: More light and refreshing than hearty and rich; the sweetness from the star anise was delightful Beef: Too lean, too flavorless, too dry Tendon: I got jaw fatigue from all chewing. Ugh. Noodles: Fresh, slippery noodles that were as smooth on my palate as a romp on satin sheets; however, they may have been too delicate and I almost wish they were a tad thicker Garnishes: the mung bean sprouts and basil were fresh; they included saw leaf (because sarah l. was not with me this time) Service: Efficient; just like at every pho joint, the paper and pen ordering method means I don't even have to talk to anybody. One day, I'll be able to order on a touch screen and have robots bring the food to the table. Other: The place is smallish and was packed with Vietnamese families. The "large" is smaller than the "medium" at Pho Pasteur but they didn't charge me tax. The total was exactly $6.50. But I am paying the MSG dehydration after-tax. BOTTOM LINE: The fresh noodles were a nice treat but I wish they used better quality meat. Oh, how to rate?...let's say 3 stars. read more
After hearing raving reviews from my friends, I had to come try this place out. Apparently they're known for their bun bo hue and their banh cuon. And today I was craving a hot bowl of noodles so I decided to come here and see what my friends were talking about. My cousin and i came here around 4pm and already a lot of tables were occupied. We ended up getting a table by the window. I opened the menu and the first thing I saw was the bun bo hue (it's a weekend special fri-sun). So we ordered that plus the banh cuon. When the banh cuon arrived, I was so excited to try it. I've never had it before but it's like rice roll with pork. The rice roll itself is very thin and is sticky and when dipped into fish sauce...heaven! The bun bo hue tasted a bit different but in a good way. At other places it had too much of a lemongrass flavour to it. But this was different, there was a subtle taste of lemongrass plus other flavours. This was also spicy! I'm glad I tried this place out. I heard their other pho are amazing as well and I'd definitely come back again. They take cash* only! read more
My epic quest for the Toronto's best pho noodle house has landed me in another spot... somewhat off the beaten track from east or west chinatown. Pho Linh is a small vietnamese restaurant located at College and Dufferin; a little cluster of vietnamese shops and restaurants in the midst of the surrounding portuguese enclave. Recently renovated, Pho Linh delivers one of the better Pho's in downtown Toronto. It's money baby! Broth: lightly coloured, but sweet and rich in flavor. not overly salty, unlike other places in town. soup comes garnished with a healthy topping of scallions and cilantro always a pleasant sight to see. Noodles: slightly wider but I think it's because these are actually fresh rice noodles instead of the typical rice sticks used-they taste uberly fresh too. the only FRESH noodles I've come across amongst the pho joints downtown! Herb plate: saw and basil on hand; definite plus and lime wedge. more places should offer saw though not a dealbreaker for me so long as the broth is on point Beef: My only beef is with the beef BUT only because it is not as paper thin as I like my beef to be, good quality eye of round used. I have also tried their banh cuon - unique vientnamese rice flour crepes filled with wood ear mushrooms and ground pork topped with fried shallots, cilantro and bean sprouts served with a side of fish sauce and vietnamese sausage. Delish! The thin, delicate rice flour sheets add a melt in your mouth contrast to the savory filling and the fried shallots provide a pleasant pop on top. The rest of the menu is extensive-bun, broken rice and specialty soups are available as well and the prices are in keeping with most vietnamese joints around town. But man! I think I have another winner for pho in Toronto! At least this is a pho worth enduring the slow service of the 506 streetcar for. read more
I came here for a late Sunday dinner date and I remember coming here a long time ago but clearly I had memory loss because I didn't remember it being so good! The servers greeted us right away and were kind to tell us to watch out with our coats and the furnace. Atmosphere: typical Vietnamese restaurant. Typical environment. It was very clean, comfortable. It was pretty busy for an extremely cold Sunday night. Perfect for pho! Food: I heard their bun bo hue was delicious so I went with that. Usually it's spicy so I asked for less spicy and it was perfect! The broth was delicious. I wish they had the pigs blood with it but it was good nonetheless. My friend ordered pho and we shared an order of banh coun - pretty decent. $6.50 for a good amount to share with some sausage. Service: pretty good. Fast paced environment. Can't complain! Overall I would definitely come back. I don't live that close but I am willing to trek to this location to have another bowl of bun bo hue read more
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What the heck did I eat here? I'm drawing a blank on the viet name already, but it was S3 (special #3) which is only served on Monday-Thursday. It was a stew with spicy broth, roasted carrots and big pieces of stewed beef. Noodles were thick. Beef and broth were delicious, a bit fatty but that's what makes it tasty. I didn't like the noodles/broth ratio, way too many noodles and not enough broth! mmm broth They also have "Hue Style" pho on Friday-Sunday only, which I'd like to try out. Good winter foodage! Service OK, food brought out very quickly (YES!!!) and prices pretty cheapo. read more
12 years ago
Drove in from NY just for some Bun Bo Hue. The last place that tasted the best for me was in DC. This isn't the same but came close- definitely better than NYC in Chinatown. Great variety in the bowl. And staff was really nice! Maybe I'll come back!! Overall, it was worth the few hours and traffic! -charismatic Cherie read more
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