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Pho Ngoc Yen II

4.5 (97 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Braised beef rib pho
Genevieve G.

Upon entering the restaurant at approximately 13h on a Friday, we were greeted right away and seated promptly. The restaurant is large and comfortable with tables and booths. We shared the Braised beef short rib pho, pad Thai and the vermicelli pork bowl. Each had their own amazing flavors. This is absolutely one of my very favorite restaurants for their pho broth! If you haven't been here yet, just do it. It is so worth the drive!

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Lola R.

This was my second visit since this location opened. After a flight and 1600 km road trip, I needed some "healthy" food. We were greeted promptly and their decor is always relaxing and even, enchanting. The two dishes we ordered - B19 Bun Cha Ca Tron and B17 Bun Ca Chien Gion Salad Red were fresh and delicious. The portions were huge and one item was enough for two to share. We ended up taking enough home to have another delicious meal. Quality and service still excel here!

Passion Fruit Juice
Sarah P.

Pho Ngoc Yen II is probably my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Etobicoke. The space has a welcoming atmosphere, decorated with plenty of greenery, and has a large patio that's perfect during warmer months. There is plenty of free parking on site, although the restaurant can get quite busy. On one occasion, the lot was completely full and I had to wait a bit for a spot, which speaks to its popularity. The staff are friendly and attentive, and payment is made at the front counter after your meal. One thing that sets this restaurant apart is its extensive menu. While the pho is good, there are also many other Vietnamese and Thai dishes that you don't typically find at most Vietnamese restaurants, making it a great place to explore beyond the usual Vietnamese classics. The food is consistently good, the portions are generous. This spot is definitely worth a visit!

Judy H.

Been here before. Their second location with a different type of decor. More modern. Plenty of seating. The staff there are friendly and helpful in suggesting great dishes. My go to is their chicken vermicelli. Huge portion and always great. The beef salad was delicious and flavourful. The squid pomelo salad lacked something for me. The soft-shelled crab noodle dish was unexpected with thick noodles and thick soup base. It got too salty for me. I wished it came with rice noodles. For dessert, we got sesame balls with coconut ice cream. It was ok. It felt more of a Chinese dish than Vietnamese. Overall, it was wonderful to try some new dishes with great friends. Love Viet food!!

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Mary T.

Tips: - Make a reservation on Yelp. It works great, with a couple of reminders before the actual time and date. - The hours of operation are confusing and outdated on Pho Ngoc Yen's site. Google has the correct hours of operation that it's closed every Tuesday. Last Tuesday, my documentation manager of roughly fourteen years was let go of his work duties. After this bombshell landed, I went to work planning his farewell luncheon. I had 24 hours to get things done. I wish I had more time. I asked him where he'd like to go. He said Pho Ngoc Yen. The original location is roughly a six-minute drive from work. I looked at the hours of operation. It was closed on Wednesdays. This second location in Etobicoke was open on Wednesday. My manager looked at its web site. On the same page, it said that this location was both open and closed on Wednesdays. Ugh! Don't trust its online site. It's outdated. Google maps said that the hours of operation had been updated two weeks ago. I made a test reservation for six people, which was accepted for last Wednesday. I also went to its Instagram account and got a reply to my message almost immediately, confirming that it's open six days a week at the Etobicoke location, with Tuesday being their closed day. One word: Yay! My test reservation was the reservation. Six folks at noon on Wednesday. My manager wanted an intimate farewell. I respected his wish. Sadly, I got scolded by a project manager who wanted to go and kept saying that I wasn't following protocol. I will keep it simple here. I abide with what the guest of honour wants. It has nothing to do with what you want. My friend drove me and another colleague down to the restaurant. It was formerly The Grille. There was plenty of parking. My friend parked. I got a phone call from our manager. He saw my car in the parking lot and thought I was still at the office. My other colleague in the car, who has never driven me anywhere, thought that I was driving down here. I drive all the time. Folks take that for granted. It was interesting to see it happen this day. My friend was kind to give me a driving break. My manager got locked out of our office floor. He got a temporary badge instead. He was coming down soon. We went in to the eatery. I spoke to the nicest man at the podium. I said my name and my reservation time. He welcomed us and sat us at booth number 18. He asked if any of us had allergies. One colleague is vegetarian, so she let him know. Our manager, my friend, and another colleague gradually filed in. We spent a good two hours enjoying our food and company. We got hot tea to start. It was delicious. It was looseleaf tea with a ton of flavour. Staff were great refilling our teapot with hot water and catering to our needs. Highly responsive. We had menus, a pen, and a piece of paper to write down what we wanted. I started first and the ordering continued with everyone. We got these items as a group: - Lime juice soda - Large rare beef and beef ball pho - Mock beef with veggies and rice - Pad thai - Vermicelli with vegetarian spring rolls - BBQ chicken and fried egg with broken rice - Mango milkshake - Vietnamese coffee I got the first two items. The lime juice soda was excellent. I could drink jugs of it. It had the perfect tartness from the lime juice and was fizzy. It was refreshing and perfect. My go-to order is the rare beef and beef ball pho. This eatery makes the best pho broth. It was full of flavour and body. The noodles were perfect. I got a generous amount and number of rare beef and beef balls, respectively. I loved the bean sprouts, mint, and lime wedge. I squeezed the lime wedge in. My manager got mint with his pad thai. He doesn't like mint, so I took it all and added it to my pho. My pho was even better... haha! He loved his meal. It was such a large portion that he needed to box it up. My friend polished his BBQ chicken and fried egg with broken rice dish quickly. It looked like he had licked his plate clean. My other friend loved her vermicelli with vegetarian sprint rolls. It was massive that she also needed a box. Frankly, we all loved our food. The quality continues to be superb. I collected money the day before towards our manager's farewell gift. I made a brief speech, which was bittersweet. I presented a card and goodies, which he seemed touched and moved. We were able to split our bill on a Wednesday. You can't on a Friday and some other day. I paid for my meal and my manager's. The funds from everyone covered his meal. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I needed to use the washroom before heading back to work. The women's washroom was impeccably clean. No complaints here. The decor was beautiful. I like how spacious this eatery is compared to the original one. Thanks to everyone at this eatery for making my manager's farewell luncheon a memorable one with great food and drinks. I'd personally return for more good eats and drinks. (445)

Caroline C.

We have been going to the Mississauga location and we thought to visit the new Etobicoke location. The restaurant is very nicely decorated, it's new, shiny. It's definitely not the typical ambience you expect at a pho restaurant. The service is great. We really like the manager there. He used to work in the Mississauga location and we missed him in the OG spot. However, I would say the food isn't as good as the OG location. The pho broth isn't as flavourful, we were slightly disappointed. Overall still a great experience at this location!

Connie H.

The pho here was pretty good - the broth was flavourful and didn't seem to contain much MSG, and the portions were quite generous. What impressed me the most though was the level of service that the staff were able to maintain despite how busy and chaotic the restaurant was. It's popular for a reason!

Store Front
Allan C.

So this is actually my second time coming here. The first time I ate beforehand and just came with friends. So I didn't feel qualified to leave a review. This time though, I ordered a main dish for myself. We came for dinner around 5pm and it was already really packed. The staff was very friendly and the ambiance is really beautiful and comfortable. We ordered the bun bo hue, large special beef pho, salted fried tofu, and 2 iced coffees. The bun bo hue was so delicious and hearty. It was savory, spicy and a bit tangy with a lot of umami flavor from the shrimp paste. Those who enjoy a stronger flavor would definitely appreciate this noodle dish over pho. The salted fried tofu was so delicious as well. It's crispy on the outside but very soft on the inside. It comes with a sweet and tangy type of sauce/vinegar and it comes with some veggies. It's the perfect appetizer. I didn't get to try the Iced coffee but my friends said it was strong and authentic. Overall: This place is one of favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Toronto. The food is so good! The prices aren't cheap but is definitely reasonable. NOTE: As of December 7th, 2025, they are doing a promotion for 10% off if paid with cash

B11. Vermicelli with BBQ Pork Platter Served with Rice Paper (2 People)
Timmy A.

Food are authentic. I have been Vietnam for few times. The renovation and atmosphere makes me feel like I'm at Vietnam. It is a compliment but at the same time a bit compliant. Some flies kept coming into our dishes and plates. Services are okay. 18% of service charge is mandate for 8 or more people table.

Michael T.

Got vermicelli bowl with pork, spring roll, some veggies. It was pretty tasty. Spring roll was crunchy and filled with content. Sauce paired well with dish. As you can see it's a good amount of pork. They don't skimp on quantity. I got this take out but the place was packed when I got my order. Service was quite friendly. They gave me refills of water and were quite polite. For how busy it was, it was well maintained. Would come back if in the area

Eric T.

Although from the name, you would think they are famous for their Pho but it's not the case. This is a high end restaurant with decor, lot of staff to service, and a huge patio dining area. Lots of items on their menu. Since it was dinner time, we opted for most of the family style dishes with a few noodle dishes mixed in to try. Their egg rolls include a generous portion of vegetables (although good, just not my style; I prefer the Chinese style vs the Vietnamese style as they can be too dense with meat filling) The fried calamari is good, but go for their mango salad that's served with shrimp chips. Prices are reasonable and inline with other places but when you factor in their huge portion and high end service, it makes this place a bargain. If you're not accustom to traditional Vietnamese food, bring someone that is as the food can require some assembly to appreciate the flavor profile.

Celia Z.

We haven't visited in a few months and their menu keeps growing every time! Love everything we eat here every time. Service is quick and friendly and the place is well decorated although a little loud sometimes. This is my favorite place in the area so if I'm nearby it will likely be a stop here.

Phuong P.

Recommended! Huge interior, beautiful decor, the scent if grilled meat greets you as you near the spot. Huge portion of foods, the staffs are beautifully dressed, quick cleanup, and the food tastes great! Only feedback: 1. They have soooo many staffs just waiting that they're just too quick to remove any plates, which can borderline feels rushed, 2. If you are sat near the ends, staffs waiting to serve can feel almost hawkeyed (a hard balance I know) but I remember what the folks at another spot does well is they'll have their staffs wait discreetly and come by when it's welcomed. Overall a great spot.

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