We were craving some comforting ramen on a cold night in Quebec city. There isn't much in terms of…read moreramen in QC so we headed to this spot as it had pretty solid reviews. However being from Vancouver where ramen is plentiful and so damn good, this left us feeling pretty underwhelmed. We waited about 40 minutes to get a table - I guess we went on a really busy evening (which oddly enough was a Sunday) and people ahead of us said "it's worth the wait". Unfortunately for us it wasn't. So where did it go wrong for us you ask? While the staff was really kind, it was a bit slow going - I had to ask for my drink order twice for my sister and I. It finally came with my soup. We had a salad to start called the Wafu salad - a Japanese chefs salad with Wafu dressing. While the dressing was the best part, there wasn't much on the deconstructed salad of corn, bell peppers, crunchy noodle, daikon, and lettuce, the salad was also served on a really awkward dish where the contents falls off the edges as you try to grab a bit of everything. Up next were the ramens - I got the Miso - Shallot, bean sprouts, nori, naruto, pork chashu and 1/2 egg and corn - I also got a 1/2 egg added for $1.50. If you're going to serve ramen for nearly $20 - you need to supply a full egg, that's just silly to only give a halfer. The first thing I noticed about the ramen was it was lacking broth - by the time I started getting into it, the noodles had soaked up a lot of it and I was left with mostly noodles - not great. The broth itself was flavourful so if it just had more of it, it'd be a better ramen. The corn was also odd for me and I didn't love that addition. My sister and moms was worse - my sis got the Vegetarian and my mom got the Yasai Miso. The vegetarian had so much stuff on top that again it takes away from the broth (which was also non-existent). My mothers was the same - the vegetables were just a bunch of cabbage lobbed ontop. Unfortunately I can't recommend this spot for ramen - the mediocre food is not worth it or the lineup to get it. The restaurant also looks much cuter in photos online than it was in-person - it lacks character in the decor.

I had just checked into our hotel nearby, and wanted something relatively quick for dinner. My…read morekids specifically asked for something Japanese, so Tora-Ya Ramen look like a good option. We walked over and it wasn't too busy on a Sunday night. It's not a big space - maybe enough to seat 30 people. It's simply decorated, and some specials were written on blackboards on the wall. We basically both the miso and the shoyu ramen, and they were both good. They were a good size, and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and helpful. Why am I giving 3 out of 5 stars? It was a good meal, but nothing memorable about it. It's very similar to other ramen places I've been to, so in a few weeks, I might not remember much about my visit other than it filled me up, and there's nothing wrong with that. It would be dependable place to get a meal.

Hidden Gem Pho Spot in Quebec City…read more We found a hidden gem in Quebec City -- a clean and cozy Vietnamese pho restaurant. It was our first trip to Quebec, and after enjoying a lot of wine the night before, we woke up a bit hungover. We decided to try GAO for lunch, and their pho and BBQ pork with rice completely hit the spot. We were very satisfied with the flavors and overall quality also good service as well. If I could make a couple of small suggestions, I wish the pho broth were served a bit hotter, and it would be great if they offered a little cilantro and onion on the side. Other than that, it was such a delicious and charming little place. We definitely want to come back again.

We decided to try something different on our last day in Quebec City. The beef pho here was…read moreamazingly delicious with quality beef. The staff were extremely friendly and generous. Our kids had a great time playing tik tac toe here as well!

I am asian but i amazing this place can cook Bun Bo Hue! I love it! Thanks guy and have nice…read moreeveryday

This has got to be the most authentic vietnamese food in quebec. They have…read more It is walkable from university campus as its across the street from the pyramid. I loved the spring rolls and the beef chowmein. Both were authentic. The pho here are dismally small and disappointing. And the meat portions are minuscule. But the favours are spot on for asian food. It was the only asian food I found in quebec city which wasnt canadian washed... Walkable from peps or the laval university it is handy for late night eats as they deliver in the area as well and are open until 11pm! Only downside is I discovered this place at the end of my trip and I wasnt able to come here more often! Note: the spring rolls come in a large portion so you can stash them in your fridge for late night eats anytime!!!

Friendly service and delicious pho perfect taste, fresh noodles...flavorful broth and cant wait to…read morego back

While visiting Quebec City, we decided to try this hole-in-the-wall pho/ramen place. There's a few…read moretables and you're waited on by a couple of 9ish year old girls. The tables are right up against their dusty shelves of soup mixes and other Vietnamese ingredients. The won ton soup was pretty salty and the wontons were pretty small. It was just ok. The ramen was a little better but also salty. Overall this place is passable if you're in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bowl of comfort food, otherwise keep looking.

Tuesday, 11:00 AM…read more We wanted some quality grub before our flight. Quickie: + Good food + Menu variety + Friendly service + Turnaround + Clean And then...? This will be a regular stop for snacks before going to the airport. ********** Stuffed my face in: 1. Italian wrap + Quality cheese (sharp, firm) Constructive comments: *Option for compost *Sustainable sourcing and practices

This restaurant had been closed for a year. Now, it is the Golden Rice, Cuisine Afghane! We came to…read morethis restaurant, it has a different name and owner! Although we did not eat at the restaurant. I still give 5 stars to the new restaurant for the helpfulness of the waitresses working there! While there were no customers at the time at the restaurant, two friendly and very helpful young waitresses helped us to catch a taxi back to our hotel on a very busy late afternoon of the city festical day! Thank you, ladies for assisting us after our 3 failed attempts (by phone calls) to catch a taxi!

I'm starting to notice, Pho joints in Quebec are not as good as Pho joints in Ontario. This is the…read more2nd time I went to a Vietnamese restaurant in Quebec. Their price is ridiculous for their 1 size only Pho and Hue. Back home in Ontario, you would be able to get a a XL pho for $15.50. The Pho here was so small, it barely had any noodles. Normally I never drink all the soup but this time I had to drink it all because I was still hungry. They really do it different here with their Pho. They put the bean sprouts directly in the soup for you before they bring it out to you. I don't like my bean sprout fully cook and soggy. Also where the is the lime? Did they squeeze the lime in it for me too? Where are the basils? Meatballs? The taste of the broth is subjective, these guys went with a flavourful herbal taste instead of the strong beef taste. The Bun Bo Hue's broth was ok. Once again it was very small just like the Pho. Missing a lot of key ingredient again. The atmosphear was good. They did their best with the limited amount of space they had. Service was prompt. This place could be a lot better because their broth taste good but way too many ingredients missing.

Okay. Firstly, I'm Asian. Secondly, I eat so much Thai food wherever I go and coming from Toronto…read morethere is tons of Thai food. This restaurant is INSANELY AMAZING! We were going to drive to Quebec City but got tired and instead found this restaurant on Yelp. You HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE especially there PAD SEE EW!! It's so hard to get noodles the right texture and the flavour is INSANE!! Must must try! I wish this restaurant was in Toronto. Also. The prices are sooooo cheap considered the portions are huge! This is a gem!!

If I could give 4.5 I would. Let me rave first. The food is incredible, just go and don't ask any…read morequestions - just run there if possible before anything changes. The spring rolls are incredibly fresh and tasty. The soups were unbelievably tasty. The Tonkinese soup is a mini-pho and wonderfully flavorful. My wife ordered the pad see ew and raved about it's flavor; possibly the best she's ever had anywhere. I ordered the Pham Thai with chicken. Amazing, just amazing flavors. Now, the surprise. The amount you get served on a plate could easily feed 2 people; no joke. Now the only compliant. The wait. I honestly think another cook would take this place next level. I thought they focused too much on their to-go orders more than the customers seated and waiting for their food. Flavors = 12 out of 10. Service by wonderful wait staff = 10 out of 10. Time to plate the food for seated customers = 5 out of 10. When we visit Quebec from the U.S. again, we will come back for the incredible food and hopefully the plating time is fixed.

A must-visit if you love tiki cocktails, and ambiance. Excellent drinks, great vibes, and the food…read morewas great too. We had already had dinner so did not eat too much there, but what we had was excellent and well-paired with the cocktails menu. We wanted to try everything. Small but mighty space, and friendly and informative staff. I would absolutely come back here when I return to Quebec City.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 Small, charming restaurant. The staff were all very nice and could speak English which was helpful. The drinks and food were all delicious.

Had dinner yesterday at this restaurant…read more The restaurant seem to get a decent amount of traffic. Service was pretty quick. Yuxiang shredded pork dish was a bit sweet for my taste. The rest of the food was good and filling.

Food ordered was very ordinary, contrary to the Yelp posts we read. Wonton and hot and sour soup…read morewould have been better, if we had utensils like a spoon in the to go bag. Spring rolls and dumplings were dismal. No forks, so we are with our hands. Maybe we got them on an off day.

Amazing soup options from around the world! Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Lebanese, Mexican…read moreand... we had the Indian and Mexican soups. Both are full of flavor! The service is great and the atmosphere is fun. The menu includes tacos and poke and other options if you're in the mood for something other than soup. I would recommend this place on a cold day to anyone wanting to venture out of the tourist areas and stop in for a delicious meal.

We came to this location as a party of 4 on August 11, 2019 for dinner…read more We were seated fairly quickly although the restaurant seemed fairly empty. There is a patio space and more room towards the side of the restaurant. The decor is interesting with ladles hanging on the wall between bricks and the 'chairs' basically are wooden log stumps. We did notice the place was very warm - not sure if it was because their AC was not working. Anyways, we ordered 3 different soups - vietnamienne, thailandaise, and provencale. Vietnamienne - this one was pretty disappointing. I felt it was just some canned beef broth. 6 pieces of thinly sliced lean beef and rice noodles. Bean sprouts and basil on the side. For a place that boasts its soups, this broth wasn't very flavorful and the beef was kind of tough despite it being thinly sliced. Also the broth wasn't particularly hot when it came to our table. 2/5 - don't get this is you have had legit pho, you'll just be sad. Thailandaise - this one was okay, had a hint of coconut, slight amount of spiciness and a little bit of lemongrass and ginger. If you're looking for that exciting bold Tom yum, this is more of a muted version in terms of flavors. Comes with rice noodles and some small shrimp - maybe 6 pieces. 3/5 - it's okay, higher if you prefer your Tom yum soup more subtle. Provencale - we got a large for this one, it really is a lot bigger, almost double the amount of broth probably. This was probably the best of the 3 - had tasty white fish, some mussels, potatoes and tomatoes in the broth. Flavorful but nothing that stands out that would make me want to come back. 3/5. Service is good - the young lady was pretty quick with taking our order, bringing us cutlery and requests for smaller bowls and checked in with our table appropriately. Price is pretty expensive given what you get. I'm pretty sure I could get more flavorful noodle soups at a cheaper price. Okay place to try but not something I'd go out of my way for.