Quick service. Awesome food. Ordered stir-fry beef and vegetables. Vegetables were super, fresh…read morecut. Beef was tender and delicious.

My initial foray into the world of dining in at a Vietnamese restaurant marked an exciting…read moreadventure, and Pho did not disappoint. This renowned establishment, primarily known for its takeout options, promised to deliver a unique and memorable experience. As we entered the restaurant on a warm weekend, I couldn't help but admire the tastefully designed decor and the ambiance that was a perfect blend of tranquility and cultural authenticity. The safe and spacious seating arrangements complemented the contemporary expectations of comfort and safety, setting the stage for a delightful dining experience. However, the promising first impression began to wane as we encountered a noticeable shortcoming--customer service. For a restaurant of such stature, I anticipated a warm and inviting reception. Regrettably, our arrival was met with indifference. The employee behind the counter, absorbed in their computer, provided only a cursory nod in acknowledgment. Our party was left to our own devices, with no one extending a greeting or guiding us to a table. After seating ourselves, a considerable amount of time elapsed before a server finally attended to our needs and initiated the order-taking process. Oddly, the restaurant was far from crowded during our visit, with only two other tables occupied. This made the lackluster service even more perplexing. The sluggishness of the service extended to every aspect of our dining experience. Our inquiries for recommendations, especially considering my limited knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine, yielded disappointingly sparse information. The lack of guidance left me questioning whether I would return to this establishment. The true litmus test of any dining experience, however, lies in the food. In this regard, Pho did have its moments. Several dishes from the à la carte menu presented generous portions that were challenging to finish, even for my adult son. The flavors were generally good, with a delightful taste that teased the palate. Yet, the devil was in the details. Regrettably, my order for spicy fried rice with extra hot sauce left me wanting. The dish that arrived at our table was far from the fiery delight I had anticipated, and I had to request additional hot sauce to salvage the spiciness I had hoped for. In conclusion, my inaugural experience at Pho was a mixed bag, defined by both highs and lows. The exquisite decor and ambiance, coupled with the delectable flavors of some dishes, provided moments of culinary delight. However, the subpar customer service, lack of guidance, and inconsistencies in food preparation marred what could have been an exceptional dining experience. While I appreciate the positives, it is clear that improvements are needed in areas critical to a memorable dining adventure. Whether or not I return to Pho in the future will depend on the degree to which these issues are addressed. I hope to see the restaurant reach its full potential, offering a consistently outstanding experience to diners who seek a taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Kingston. We're returning customers. I love their vermicelli…read morebowls. Tons of food. So good, lots of flavor. My husband loves their pho noodle soup. We always start with a fresh shrimp roll. It's absolutely delicious. Everything tastes so good! The owners are so nice, they always stop to chat with us. Very welcoming. The dining room is clean, bright, open and cozy. The bathrooms are very clean. If you're in Kingston, you must stop in and eat there. You will not regret it.

The new spot in town. After hearing about Pho Kingston closing down, and Dong Nai closing over the…read morepandemic, we are left with few pho spots in Kingston. Pho Chopstix is really just like any other pho spots offering a bunch of noodle, rice, appetizer and drink options. Very standard menu with fair prices overall. There's a decent bit of seating and it definitely fills up during peak dinner time. Went with the large rare beef pho ($13) and was pretty satisfied. The broth was IMO better than Mekong as well as having great portions. Standard noodle wise but I thought there could have been more beef. Great broth makes up for it though. They have a 10% off if you use cash too.

I've been a huge fan of this restaurant for the last 18 months. the food is fresh, delicious and…read morethe service is fantastic! highly recommend the #9! Hoa is an incredible representative of the family business, she will get to know you quickly and she makes sure everything is perfect. I love that I can get a gluten free modified meal that tastes amazing quickly. I order for myself, but also for the whole team at work regularly! highly recommend.

I probably come here more than any other restaurant in town. I know the food will be reliably good…read more The owner and the other servers are friendly and warm, and they get to know their regulars. It's also easier to park here compared to the parent Saigon Delights establishment downtown. Food highlights at More Saigon Delights include: The pho is very good. It's a toss up between this place and Mekong for the best pho in Kingston. The broth here is lighter and more "plain" and that's not meant to be a criticism. It's a clearer, more refreshing broth in the pho at More Saigon Delights. Mekong pho has a heavier, beefier broth. Mekong's beef is better though -- that's the only place in Kingston where pho is served with rare sliced beef that's still rare when they set the bowl down in front of you. Back to the pho at More Saigon Delights: you will get a lemon to squeeze, and a little dish of sriracha and hoisin for adding to your bowl or for dipping. Other items like cilantro and bean sprouts will already be in your bowl of pho. Some die hard pho aficionados insist on the plate of garnishes; well, you won't find that in Kingston so you'll have to do with this way (already added to the bowl). The rice dishes at More Saigon Delights are all very good too. Excellent level of spice, lots of veggies (if in the dish) and the beef/chicken/pork that's in the dish is usually perfectly prepared. Their fried hu tieu (fried noodles) is good-to-very good. Lastly, their bun is a Kingston favourite. Can't go wrong with the bun cha gio #5 or #6 (with grilled meat) because the cha gio (deep fried spring rolls) are excellent here. I think you aren't likely to walk away from here thinking this was the "best" Vietnamese you've ever had. But, each time you finish eating here, you will walk away thinking "yes, that was really good again"...and the same next time...and again when you're back the next time, and at last you realize why it is you come here more often than other restaurants in town.

The service is polite and attentive! The boss or manager made a point to chat with us too! The…read morenoodle soup base was quite good and mixed with the meat and noodles tasted great! However the vermicelli was a disappointment. The small portion of noodles and limited chicken (many pieces were also burnt too) took away from the experience. At least we can say the food was authentic.

The general Tao chicken was the best dish of all we ordered, it is probably just bit above average…read more Two pho are ok, not great, the chicken was dry and chewy. The viet crepe had a lot of vegetables that was good. However, the crepe was a bit greasy for me, the cooking oil quality was on the lower side. The service was good and very quick, we didn't wait long.

The food flavour is amazing ! Portion size BIG which is rare…read morethese days. One order can easily feed 2 if not more! I was hungry so tried the green curry, red curry and pad Thai. All 3 were sooooo good. My wife and I have have over half of each still left over. The spring rolls are the best spring rolls I've ever had and I've had them around the world ! Make sure you get a couple of those with your main course. Will be going back soon.

Ordered takeout. They get incredibly busy, especially their phone line, so had to just go in and…read moreorder, and then come back after ~40 minutes to pickup. Got the Pad Thai (#18) and the Banhseo (#8). After all the claims that this was the best pad thai in Kingston, I have to say I was pretty disappointed. The noodles weren't exactly great; good hardness but not good chew. Flavour was a little on the bland side. However, I really enjoyed the Banhseo. It's like an thin crepe/pancake wrapped around chicken, bean sprouts. Served with fish sauce, and some chili sauce, it was light and tasty, but also very satisfying. Portion sizes are huge. Definitely good value.

Sophie's Noodle House is the Chinese food spot that Kingston was missing. We ordered the Homemade…read moreSoy Milk, Braised Beef Noodles, the Popcorn Chicken, and the Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings, and everything was delicious. This is perfect for a chilly evening meal. The service is decent and the atmosphere is fairly quiet. There are a good number of tables for seating but it could be difficult getting seated right away during popular hours. I would definitely return to eat here again if I was in the city!

Great find amongst a plethora of restaurants to choose from! I got into town 7:45-8pm on a Sunday…read morenight, starving and looking for some good food before knocking out after a long travel day. Walked past this with a decent amount of people inside, had wanted to sit down but they initially said since I came in at 7:55pm they only do takeout orders. They then changed their mind and at that point, was too awkward to sit so I ended up just ordering some pork baos and the regular size beef noodle soup to-go. They do not have alcohol here. Baos were OK! The filling tasted different than what I'm used to but the beef noodle was flavorful for being a light broth, where I'm used to it being dark. Noodles were chewy and good. Their menu is *huge* and I didn't have much time to look thoroughly at it, but will be back soon to try more!

Located on Princess Street in Kingston, Mango is a restaurant that focuses on Thai and Pan Asian…read moreflavours. The menu includes your standard selection of green and red curries, lemongrass fried rice and stir fries. Curries come in a choice of vegetarian, chicken or seafood and are accompanied with a bowl of rice. You can choose your spice level, mild, medium, or spicy. What was ordered: Vietnamese spring rolls - 3 rolls cut in half Green curry with chicken Malaysian curry fried noodles - comes with chicken and shrimp The curry and noodles were ordered with medium spice and the noodles definitely had more of a kick but everything ordered was fresh and flavourful. They added Napa cabbage to both the curry and noodles which is something I haven't experienced before. Service was quick and attentive. Good first experience. We would consider coming again when in Kingston

Adored their red curry sauce! It was warm and creamy, the chicken was tender and the rice was well…read moresteamed. Reminds me of home :)

We have been here several times when in Kingston. Located on Princess Street it is a popular place…read morefor students. Ordering is done via the QR Code on the table and menu consists of everything you would normally expect from Fried Chicken to GamJaTang to Bibimbap to a variety of soups and stews. One thing you don't get upon sitting is tea. Not sure if it's because the clientele is mostly students. Everyone gets a glass of cold water. Good choice of soju and other bottled drinks. What we ordered: Soon Tofu Stew with Pork - decent sized cubes of pork in a spicy tofu stew served with a side of rice Pork Katsu - served with a gravy on top of the katsu and side of rice and cabbage slaw Spicy Chicken - served with rice and a fried egg on top of the rice Flavours were good and portion sizes were okay. What was sad was the banchan we were served. Again not sure if it's the customer population but what we got was not spectacular in choice or flavour. I actually think it's gotten worse. Regardless this is a good place if you want a comforting Korean meal in a decent setting.

Podonamu 8/10…read more We are regulars at this place that is conveniently located on Princess St in downtown Kingston. Unlike most Korean places, you need to ask for the side dishes (kimchi, potato salad and bean sprouts). Overall, one of our favourites! Half and half chicken: This is a mix of the Korean sauce fried chicken and Korean fried chicken. Perfect to share for groups where some people like spicy foods while others can't handle it. Dukbokki with ramen: This is a perfect spicy meal for a cold day! Good to share between 2 people. Rice cakes: This is made with the same sauce as the Korean sauce fried chicken. Highly recommend this appetizer! Kanpoong Chicken (large): We weren't quite sure what this was based on the name, but it was very good! It was a nice blend of sweet and savoury and goes well with white rice. **Follow @smfoodd on Instagram for more reviews!!