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Phonomenal Vietnamese Cafe

3.4 (30 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Pretty large spring rolls
Carmen R.

I stopped by this place with my family for a quick lunch in Victoria. The staff was super kind and accommodating. The items we ordered were all traditional favorites and executed pretty well. The highlights were the special pho and generously sized fresh shrimp spring rolls. The bahn mi didn't use the traditional baguette bread but the flavors were good and was still quite filling. Not pictured were our Vietnamese coffees which were so good but definitely strong! We had to keep adding ice to tame it down. Delicious none the less. Thanks Phonomenal for a great meal.

two trays of food
Eric N.

Ordered take-out from this place for lunch today (rice with braised tomato shrimps and salt/pepper fried squid). The braised shrimps were tasty (better than expected ... but the sakt/pepper fried squid could be better. I would recommend the restaurant uses less batter for the salt/pepper fried squid ... a dusting if flour then deep fry woukd make the dish better. I woukd definitely order from this place again.

Beef Brisket Pho (Large) - $12.75
Michelle W.

First things first, I was appalled at the service from one particular waitress here. When I came in, she asked me if I wanted to eat at a table or at the bar table facing the window. I opted for the former, and was then told "but it's a 2-person table". Why bother offering it then if you knew I was a solo diner? Plus, the restaurant was barely full and I would be done my meal before the lunch rush. Once seated (at the 2-person table), I asked for a few minutes to look at the menu, yet she just stood there and waited for me to order. I repeated myself, and she rolled her eyes and walked away. Seriously. The saving grace was that my large beef brisket pho ($12.75) came fairly quickly, along with my bean sprouts and Thai basil. Though I did add a substantial amount of chili oil and sauces to flavour the broth to my liking, it was still good as is and piping hot. The noodles had some chew and bounce, while the beef brisket was thinly cut and quite generous in portion size. Ultimately, I don't think the pho here lives up to its name of being "phonomenal" as I have certainly had better elsewhere. For a quick and hot meal though, it does the job.

Raw fried chicken

The worst restaurant ever. Be careful, Your fried chicken is still raw!!!It's like a shit hole.

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the best spicy beef pho i've ever had! customer service was great and really friendly staff!

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Great little Vietnamese place - fast service and tasty pho and banh mi. It can be difficult to find a seat, but it's no real issue.

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Best broth in town. Service is always fast, but the prices have creeped up a bit. The chilli oil is top notch.

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This restaurant was priced fairly decent and the food was great. Nice clean atmosphere as well and the service was friendly

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Delicious food. Space is a little cramped, but not a major issue.

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Pho Tru - So guuuud

Pho Tru

4.3(38 reviews)
4.8 km

Solid pho location at downtown Victoria. We were dining with locals and it was their first time…read moretrying Pho Tru and they said that the pho was much better than the pho places they have tried in the area. Better than Pho Boi nearby. Broth is deep, delicious and not too sweet or salty. Small area inside with a few tables. Walk up to the counter to order and pay first. Then wait at a table for your food to arrive. You can grab water at a water station at the corner (cold water). Service was polite & efficient and they got us everything we needed. Table centerpieces were not fully refilled so we had to grab some napkins/chili, etc from another nearby table. Did not taste the rice dishes, but the family enjoyed the pho that they had, even my mom's vegetarian pho. Pho broth is delicious and approved!

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE Sure, there are a lot of choices for decent Vietnamese food in town - but with good eats, good service, decent prices, it's easy to recommend Pho Tru to family and friends! === 2. FOOD Summer Rolls ($10) Two come at this price and they're done well. We may debate about the peanut sauce (I prefer the lighter-coloured, less bitter one) but this is a good snack or happy all-year round. Fish Tacos ($8) They were out of fish today but we got it with the recommended grilled pork instead - and that was a great decision! The pork was not too thin yet tender and flavourful. It works out to be $4 per taco but the good meat with crisp fresh veggies make the price of admission worth it. Pho #19 ($17) It's basically a house special: all of the meats - and with flavourful soup and a healthy portion of noodles, it's a great choice! Pork Vermicelli ($16.25) A great option for those that don't want any soup splashing around: good portion of fresh veggies mixed with noodles and pork that's thicker than what was included in the tacos, but still tender and flavourful. === 3. SERVICE The service is stellar: the same man who greets you, takes your order, serves your order and ensures all is well before the cheery greeting upon departure is the one making the experience worth the trip! It's relatively busy with dine-in patrons and food app/takeout orders, but the speed of service to the counter did not disappoint. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a little older looking, but it's simple, clean, and effective. Windows on the street side let in a good amount of daylight for tables of up to 8 when all of the two- and four-tops are combined. Once you get past the front door (not automatic/mechanically openable), wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit with some ease. Parking is all street based, which is paid up until 8:00 pm each night.

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Pho Tru - Yummy broth

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Green Leaf Bistro - Short Ribs Combo ($21): not bad - a little on the hard side...

Green Leaf Bistro

3.4(79 reviews)
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I ordered brisket pho, the broth was 10/10. However the meat was just not good. Very stringy and…read morehard to chew, kind of seemed like the bad pieces of brisket everyone was avoiding. The service is completely nonexistent. You have to wave people down to order or pay, despite the restaurant being completely empty.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE Not the cheapest place for Vietnamese food, but it could be considered a little more authentic than some of the nearby competition - 3.5 stars! === 2. FOOD Sugarcane Shrimp, Grilled Pork Combo ($23): It's a bun - a vermicelli bowl with shrimp mousse wrapped in sugarcane and grilled pork with a spring roll. I might skip the shrimp next time given the cost... Prawn Salad Rolls ($12): Pricey - but decent and relatively authentic; peanut sauce is chilled (if that's important to note, as some places serve it much warmer). Meatballs Pho (Large - $19): My little guy likes noodles and meatballs - this is the Vietnamese version of the Italian classic we all know :) === 3. SERVICE We were lucky - unlike some of our fellow Yelpers, we came in about 40 mins before closing time and were seated quickly and served quickly. We never felt like they were trying to hustle us out of there and the server was polite and professional. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It was a little dim with daylight running out; I assume it's fairly dim at night as I don't recall much lighting. It appears to be an older place (built in the 80's or 90's?) but relatively clean and comfortable. You could fit wheelchairs and baby strollers in here as well as groups large and small. Parking is interesting: metered parking on the street or a parking garage would be your only options.

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