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The Bo Bun Hue is spicy and has good flavour. The noodles were extra thick than usual which I didn't expect. It was getting a bit salty in the end but nothing fresh limes can fix! The service is not that inviting. The servers didn't look happy. They moved down the street and the new restaurant looks really updated now.
It's been a while since I've been downtown to the Ossington strip. If you're not familiar, it's an area on Ossington Ave, between Queen St W and Dundas St W, that has a ton of great trendy restaurants. I happened to be downtown with friends and we were hungry so we wandered over to the strip, looking for some great food. Almost all of the restaurants were packed with a dinner crowd. We tried a few places and they couldn't accommodate us. Finally, we came across Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle, a Vietnamese restaurant. Their patio was packed but they had a table available inside. We ordered a couple of appetizers, a couple of vermicelli dishes, and a couple of pho (soup) dishes for the four of us. All the food arrived quickly and we dove in. The appetizers and vermicelli dishes were nicely presented and very tasty. The vermicelli dishes, beef and chicken, were my favorites of the evening. The meats were nicely seasoned and cooked. The pho dishes were a little disappointing. Although tasty, the meat and overall portions seemed to be a bit on the small side, especially compared to almost all the uptown places I've been to. Overall, however, the food and experience were good. Although busy, the restaurant was clean, bright, and the staff were efficient, friendly, and fast.
Great pho in a great neighborhood! The broth is flavourful and service is very fast. A lot of classic menu options. Next time I want to try the bun bo hue!
One of the best pho spots in Toronto, Golden Turtle has been an Ossington staple for years. Particularly during peak times, there's always a long wait here (and at their down-the-street competitor, Pho Tien Tranh) but patience will yield delicious and large bowls of flavourful pho, really good fried spring rolls, and a must-try Vietnamese coffee (which, for the uninitiated, is served with condensed milk - read: delectably sweet).
Have been here twice for lunch recently. They have a laser temperature sensor and hand sanitizer for safety which is nice. The patio is small but very nice for this style of restaurant. And a 45 minute limit is enforced. The Pho is fine, but not served with the super hot raw red pepper that we normally see. Spring rolls were OK. The problem is the gruff and stand-offish attitude of the staff. The only thing warm here is the food. They do not say Thank You when leaving either. With a much friendlier business model I would have rated it higher. Great location though.
Honestly, I had no business giving Golden Turtle only four stars. I've eaten there dozens of times, and I keep going back. Because it's pretty perfect. After many, many, many taste tests I conclude: There is no chicken broth as loving or as healing as their smooth, slightly ginger-y Pho Ga. If you're sick, hungover, cold, in need of an edible hug, this is the Pho you seek. I had it just last week in 30 degree weather. There is no bad time for this perfection. For families: for $2-3 extra you can add steamed rice, extra noodles or a side of veg. Perfect to create your own cheap kids meal while you slurp. Open for delivery and takeaway during Covid.
Pho at the Golden Turtle is good, but not good enough for the horrible customer service they provide. Every time I go there, I always forget just how bad the service is there. Why do I do this? The pho isn't that great compared to other locations. Today, we were came in for a late lunch and was sat in one of the smaller four tops. My friends are a little larger and asked to move to the next table which was a four top. Right away the male server told us, "No, you sit where we tell you to sit". My friends tried to explain to him why we needed the table, but the simple answer was no, and that it was for deuces only. So, we order and just let it go, then another group walks in and they are a four... Yup they sit them at the table we asked for. So, my friends were seriously annoyed, and I smooth things over and just go with it. As we order, I ask if I can get some satay sauce on the side of my pho, since every other pho place in the world will to that for you lol and apparently, that was a no. Their boss doesn't want that to happen, and we can only have it in the soup. Needless to say, this experience is the last straw. Just poor customer and indifferent owners who only look at you at a number. Sorry there's a million other pho places around, you don't need to subject yourself to this crap. I hope another Vietnamese restaurant opens up and crushes their business.
We went here on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty busy. I ordered the chicken bao and my friend ordered the chicken fried rice and the other one ordered the beef pho. The chicken bao was quite good with really tender chicken pieces. The fried rice was okay as it did not have much flavour and it was oozing oil which was difficult to eat by the end of it. The pho was good. I've had better pho before. Overall could have been better. Can improve a lot on the ambience and neatness of the restaurant.
I came to Rua Vang try the Pho based on the reviews of all your fellow yelpers. It is also convenient for me because it is right across from Yoga Space so I dropped by after one of my yoga class. It was a rainny Monday night when I was there. The place was still quite busy. I orded the Large Pho with Raw Beef. Usually I order small size but the price difference here is only 50 cents. I am glad that I order the large.. because the large is like a small in other places I been too. My noodle was ready so fast! It appeared on my table within 1 minute after I ordered!! Gee.. This is faster than eating at Fast food place. The soup was nice and hot.. with tons of green onions. 2 to 3 times more than any other places I been to. I would go back to eat at Rua Vang again... But I might have to order the XL size (XL I sounded like a pig!) or something else on the side. But the Large size is good as a snack. CASH only
Only tried the pho here. Ordered No. 10 with the tendon and tripe and beef slices. Broth was thicker than most pho places I've been to in Toronto, but i found it to be too much. The tendon and tripe tasted a bit off to me, although the quantity was definitely there! Some other places will skimp on the ingredients, but not this place. Anyways, with all the pho options in the City, I probably wouldn't come back here based on this experience. This is solely based on taste, as the service was nice and friendly.
That Umbrella Guy @ Golden Turtle. This place is located across the ossington theatre. Like, right down the street at the corner, which is a pretty good location cause lots of people come to watch these live performances. While looking at the menu we noticed one of the actors from the performance come in to pick-up food for the crew. The interior is decorated brightly with lots of artwork along the walls. The menu features pho on the first page, and a number of other dishes if you're not here for the pho. They have S, L, and XL sizes. XL costs $2 extra, but I'd say it's worth it given that it's probably twice the size of the small, in terms of meat and noodles. Food comes out quick. A bit too quick...but given the amount of customers that suddenly come in during dinner hours, I guess they've figured out a way to push out food quickly while keeping quality consistent (based on the reviews). The broth was quite light, which I like: it has flavour without tasting watered down, and I can choose how much salt I want to add, which isn't very much for the most part. XL bowl comes with a lot of noodles and meat, and may be enough for two people!
We walked in and it felt like we were transported back to Vietnam because of how cute the interior was. The service was very friendly - we had a guest who was rushing to finish her icecream and even though they request that outside food is not allowed, they made an exception for us since she was almost finished. They only had large and extra large options for pho but they accommodated us again and gave us two smaller sharing bowls to split the large. We ordered an extra plate of raw beef for the soup and drank everything up. It was a great accidental find since the newly opened lunch lady down the street was packed and closed. Nothing beats a traditional bowl of pho. read more
We used to come here often about 10 years ago. At that time, I learned about this place word-of-mouth and wow! Their Pho soup was super clear with deep flavor. They got a new looks, so we had difficulty finding here. :) Nice change. The patio tables were full and we were seated inside. Clean and simple as before. We ordered: Vietnamese style rice noodle soup #5 Pho tai Nam - rare beef and well done beef rice noodle soup (L) The noodle came to the table in 3 mins after ordering, piping hot! The bean sprouts are fresh and crispy. The noodles are thinner (my preference) and nicely chewy. The broth tasted natural, clear and had good depth like before. Happy to know that this place is keeping the same quality as a decade ago. Hope to come back here soon! read more
I've been on a pho kick lately. Don't know what's happening to me but I crave it all the time. We've ordered from golden turtle about 4 times in the last month... and have probably ordered from them about 30 times in my life. All I can say is that it's consistently delicious. They're running a tight ship here. They want you in and out as quick as possible but the food always tastes the same and you never wait long for your order. I like Pho Tien Thanh except for the spring roll inconsistency. Sometimes the spring rolls are the ones we love with the coating/batter we hope for, other times it's like they've gotten a shipment from a different vendor and the product is completely different. Also, golden turtle is like 30 meters closer to us, lol. Easier to get to. This would be a 5 star review but I've got a couple gripes. Once we got take out and they completely forgot the sides (bean sprouts, basil, lime and sauces). We had to drive back to pick these items up with nary an apology from the restaurant. They never remember us so loyalty does t go far here. We dined in yesterday with our kiddos and a friend and two of us couldn't finish our pho. We asked for the rest in a "doggy bag". They packed it up on our behalf but definitely poured all the broth down the drain and only gave us the remaining noodles and meat in the container. To add insult, there's a 25 cent charge for each take out container. I don't dine-in often so not sure if this is the norm at most restaurants, but we noticed it on our bill. Other than that, golden turtle is a solid Toronto institution and always a smart choice if you're wanting Vietnamese cuisine on ossington. You can't go wrong, really. Don't overlook the rest of the menu either if you're not craving pho-- my son lives for the grilled pork chop! read more
The Bo Bun Hue is spicy and has good flavour. The noodles were extra thick than usual which I didn't expect. It was getting a bit salty in the end but nothing fresh limes can fix! The service is not that inviting. The servers didn't look happy. They moved down the street and the new restaurant looks really updated now. read more
It's been a while since I've been downtown to the Ossington strip. If you're not familiar, it's an area on Ossington Ave, between Queen St W and Dundas St W, that has a ton of great trendy restaurants. I happened to be downtown with friends and we were hungry so we wandered over to the strip, looking for some great food. Almost all of the restaurants were packed with a dinner crowd. We tried a few places and they couldn't accommodate us. Finally, we came across Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle, a Vietnamese restaurant. Their patio was packed but they had a table available inside. We ordered a couple of appetizers, a couple of vermicelli dishes, and a couple of pho (soup) dishes for the four of us. All the food arrived quickly and we dove in. The appetizers and vermicelli dishes were nicely presented and very tasty. The vermicelli dishes, beef and chicken, were my favorites of the evening. The meats were nicely seasoned and cooked. The pho dishes were a little disappointing. Although tasty, the meat and overall portions seemed to be a bit on the small side, especially compared to almost all the uptown places I've been to. Overall, however, the food and experience were good. Although busy, the restaurant was clean, bright, and the staff were efficient, friendly, and fast. read more
One of the best pho spots in Toronto, Golden Turtle has been an Ossington staple for years. Particularly during peak times, there's always a long wait here (and at their down-the-street competitor, Pho Tien Tranh) but patience will yield delicious and large bowls of flavourful pho, really good fried spring rolls, and a must-try Vietnamese coffee (which, for the uninitiated, is served with condensed milk - read: delectably sweet). read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Have been here twice for lunch recently. They have a laser temperature sensor and hand sanitizer for safety which is nice. The patio is small but very nice for this style of restaurant. And a 45 minute limit is enforced. The Pho is fine, but not served with the super hot raw red pepper that we normally see. Spring rolls were OK. The problem is the gruff and stand-offish attitude of the staff. The only thing warm here is the food. They do not say Thank You when leaving either. With a much friendlier business model I would have rated it higher. Great location though. read more
5 years ago
Honestly, I had no business giving Golden Turtle only four stars. I've eaten there dozens of times, and I keep going back. Because it's pretty perfect. After many, many, many taste tests I conclude: There is no chicken broth as loving or as healing as their smooth, slightly ginger-y Pho Ga. If you're sick, hungover, cold, in need of an edible hug, this is the Pho you seek. I had it just last week in 30 degree weather. There is no bad time for this perfection. For families: for $2-3 extra you can add steamed rice, extra noodles or a side of veg. Perfect to create your own cheap kids meal while you slurp. Open for delivery and takeaway during Covid. read more
Pho at the Golden Turtle is good, but not good enough for the horrible customer service they provide. Every time I go there, I always forget just how bad the service is there. Why do I do this? The pho isn't that great compared to other locations. Today, we were came in for a late lunch and was sat in one of the smaller four tops. My friends are a little larger and asked to move to the next table which was a four top. Right away the male server told us, "No, you sit where we tell you to sit". My friends tried to explain to him why we needed the table, but the simple answer was no, and that it was for deuces only. So, we order and just let it go, then another group walks in and they are a four... Yup they sit them at the table we asked for. So, my friends were seriously annoyed, and I smooth things over and just go with it. As we order, I ask if I can get some satay sauce on the side of my pho, since every other pho place in the world will to that for you lol and apparently, that was a no. Their boss doesn't want that to happen, and we can only have it in the soup. Needless to say, this experience is the last straw. Just poor customer and indifferent owners who only look at you at a number. Sorry there's a million other pho places around, you don't need to subject yourself to this crap. I hope another Vietnamese restaurant opens up and crushes their business. read more
5 years ago
2 years ago
We went here on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty busy. I ordered the chicken bao and my friend ordered the chicken fried rice and the other one ordered the beef pho. The chicken bao was quite good with really tender chicken pieces. The fried rice was okay as it did not have much flavour and it was oozing oil which was difficult to eat by the end of it. The pho was good. I've had better pho before. Overall could have been better. Can improve a lot on the ambience and neatness of the restaurant. read more
17 years ago
I came to Rua Vang try the Pho based on the reviews of all your fellow yelpers. It is also convenient for me because it is right across from Yoga Space so I dropped by after one of my yoga class. It was a rainny Monday night when I was there. The place was still quite busy. I orded the Large Pho with Raw Beef. Usually I order small size but the price difference here is only 50 cents. I am glad that I order the large.. because the large is like a small in other places I been too. My noodle was ready so fast! It appeared on my table within 1 minute after I ordered!! Gee.. This is faster than eating at Fast food place. The soup was nice and hot.. with tons of green onions. 2 to 3 times more than any other places I been to. I would go back to eat at Rua Vang again... But I might have to order the XL size (XL I sounded like a pig!) or something else on the side. But the Large size is good as a snack. CASH only read more
Only tried the pho here. Ordered No. 10 with the tendon and tripe and beef slices. Broth was thicker than most pho places I've been to in Toronto, but i found it to be too much. The tendon and tripe tasted a bit off to me, although the quantity was definitely there! Some other places will skimp on the ingredients, but not this place. Anyways, with all the pho options in the City, I probably wouldn't come back here based on this experience. This is solely based on taste, as the service was nice and friendly. read more
10 years ago
That Umbrella Guy @ Golden Turtle. This place is located across the ossington theatre. Like, right down the street at the corner, which is a pretty good location cause lots of people come to watch these live performances. While looking at the menu we noticed one of the actors from the performance come in to pick-up food for the crew. The interior is decorated brightly with lots of artwork along the walls. The menu features pho on the first page, and a number of other dishes if you're not here for the pho. They have S, L, and XL sizes. XL costs $2 extra, but I'd say it's worth it given that it's probably twice the size of the small, in terms of meat and noodles. Food comes out quick. A bit too quick...but given the amount of customers that suddenly come in during dinner hours, I guess they've figured out a way to push out food quickly while keeping quality consistent (based on the reviews). The broth was quite light, which I like: it has flavour without tasting watered down, and I can choose how much salt I want to add, which isn't very much for the most part. XL bowl comes with a lot of noodles and meat, and may be enough for two people! read more
I've always gone to this restaurant's competition just down the street. But I finally decided to give this place a try. And I must say the soup on their pho is better. Light and refreshing. They give you tons of noodles too. Also had that little bowl to put your sauce in. They have more sauces to choose from too. Its a little more expensive and I was hoping for more meat but this place is a solid 4 stars. They are fast in their service as well which is always great when you only have an hour to eat. read more
Finally tried Golden Turtle and it lived up to expectations and positive reviews. I had the XL Pho with flank. The broth was flavourful and fresh, the meat was well cooked, and noodles were on point! I also asked for chillies on the side. Large servings and polite service! Will be back! read more
5 years ago
[location] 4/5 It is on Ossington Ave, somewhere between Dundas and Queen but next to a bus stop. [Service] 4/5 It is ok. You have a jug of water to help yourself [Decoration] 5/5 It is probably the best Vietnamese restaurant for decoration. As you can tell from its name, golden turtle. [Food] 5/5 One word. Delicious! [Overall] 5/5 We have been to this restaurant many times, keep trying different food and they are always good. Great location, price, taste and portion! read more
Best pho in the city!! It's so fast, don't be thrown off by the full house or line up out the door. They're quick to serve and have you out the door! I honestly get the same thing EVERY SINGLE TIME; Rare beef pho & veggie spring rolls. Can't go wrong :) read more
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Food was great, service was meh. Service is always meh at pho places though, at least the good ones! Super cheap prices though. Cash only!! Heads up They also have a patio Great location read more
I had the rare beef and beef tripe pho. For start, the beef wasn't rare, should have been put into the soup last. It's okay for me. Usually other pho places have a special noodle soup which is the best deal, but I didn't see it here. I ordered a small one, which was already pretty filling for me. read more
4 years ago
My friend took me here for the first time back in the spring. I would say it's the best Pho I've had in Toronto. The most authentic in flavour and so so fresh. They being the bean sprouts out separately, so they're cooking as you eat! I got the regular sized pho bowl with beef and also got spring rolls to share. They were crispy and hot, and I know they were just made (which I can't say for many places!) The service is quick and the portions are big. I would have liked to have more beef in my soup, but that's just me! They only accept cash, so to avoid misc ATM charges come prepared. I will definitely be back! read more
6 years ago
Ossignton Ave has many great places to eat and I had high expectation for Golden Turtle but it turns out it is just A-OK. It was a rainy day as I entered the Golden Turtle and the hostess sat my party down and before i sat down an employee told me to put my umbrella in the bucket by the door. Making me walk again around the restaurant as I was about to sit down. ugh. Guess they want to keep their floors dry as possible. Not a good first impression. The menu had a lot of items but I selected the pho (14) and a Fresh salad roll with grilled herb-wrapped beef (115). The food came very, very, very quickly. Faster than fast food chains. The salad roll came out in like a minute after ordering and when I was eating a roll, the pho came out very quickly. The beef roll was ok. It seemed like they took it out of a fridge pre-made and served it. I thought the size of the pho was not as big compared to other pho places. The broth was the highlight of the meal as it was not too oily and had great aroma. However, the noodles and beef were not that great in texture and flavour. It was still A-OK pho though. CASH ONLY. I know...like who carries cash around nowadays? Of course, conveniently, they have an ATM machine inside the restaurant. Weird eh? The interior is nicer than other pho places. Clean and has a ok feel to it. Service was another part where Golden Turtle fell flat. Servers do not give out a friendly vibe at all. Overall, Golden Turtle struck out on the service for my first visit. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
Walked in with a group of 14 on a hot summer evening and they were able to quickly accommodate us. Food came within 5 minutes of ordering. Classic Vietnamese food- pho, rice, and vermicelli- sufficient to satisfy the vietnamese food cravings. Warning: cash only! read more
My favorite vietnamese restaurant in gta. The price is great, and the quality of food is great too. They have a patio area too which is nice to sit in the summer. The place can get busy and there are usually waits for table near meal times. read more
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125 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z2
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Ossington Strip, Beaconsfield Village, Trinity Bellwoods
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