first time to try Vit Beo today and food is amazing, verygood taste we had pork belly banmhi and beef pho! read more

I've spent literally years walking by Vit Beo but somehow I'd never actually stepped inside until recently. I'd just stepped out of a really great concert and was feeling a little peckish, so I figured the time was finally right to check the place out. I can never say no to a banh mi, so the Pork Belly Banh Mi ("Braised pork belly, BBQ sauce, pate, kewpie mayo, chili oil, cucumber, cilantro, chilies, do chua (pickled carrot and daikon)") seemed like a perfect option. After a surprisingly long wait my sandwich was ready. And it's good. It's got all the flavors I tend to associate with a banh mi and all the ingredients were obviously placed with care. I could've used a little heat, and the whole thing never quite knocked my socks off, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't hit the spot. I'm curious about Vit Beo's other offerings, so I'm sure I'll be popping back in someday. read more

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I've eaten here a few times and honestly, simply solid food for a good price. This time around I got the banh mi but I've been here before and got their vegan pho which is so good! I will say it's not common to see the vegan pho dish at viet restaurants so this is usually my recommendation for Vit Beo. Staff are super friendly but service can be a bit slow. Each time I've been it's usually just one person making everything, though I typically come around lunch. Also, note that at lunch time they have their lunch menu which is a bit more limited than their full menu. You can still some Of their classics like the pho, banh mi and congee. read more

Vit Beo - Pork belly banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's rare to have a Viet place along this part of Bloor St. So when I saw this place, I had to pop by to try it. The washroom is in the basement, but be careful walking as the floors are slippery. Overall, it was clean. There are about 20 seats, all high chairs facing each other. Tight!!! We got the fried chicken banh mi for $12. It was flavourful, but I wished it was more filling. The pickled veggies were thinly cut too. I prefer mine chunkier. Also, for the size, the price is above average. read more

Vit Beo - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hole in the wall Vietnamese spot with delicious food. There's a few high top seats available. You order at the counter and sit down, they bring the food to you. The pho, dessert, and most of their dishes are all really good. read more

Vit Beo - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's hard to find places in Toronto to eat banh xeo. This is the first time I've had it in a cone. It's a bit difficult to eat and definitely tricky to share in this format, but it's also cool to try things in a new way. You can ask for extra fish sauce on the side to add to the crepe. read more

Vit Beo - Shrimp & pork belly banh xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our tour of Toronto, with my friend visiting from Vancouver, took us to Vit Beo, a Vietnamese place in Bloorcourt with great ratings. Admittedly, first impressions of this tiny little shop were not great. It was a bit dark, a bit cramped, and very rustic. With other food stops planned, we decided to share a Banh Mi sandwich. Although the flavour was good, I would have preferred a bit more filling (meat, veggies, etc). Maybe that's just me. Overall, not great but definitely not bad. read more

Vit Beo - Banh Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ordered food for delivery and was quite disappointed from the highly reviews of this store. The pho broth was decent but very disappointed with the contents. There was only one type of pho to order without any description of what it has but what I got was 3 thin slices of rare beef that could have looked like one and that was all for the protein. I looked online at how the pho was served and looks like in person they served different meats like flank and beef balls so not sure what happened to ours. Noodles tasted like the dry noodles don't think they were fresh. 1/5 The congee was ok I guess. Never had this type of congee before with these toppings. The egg was good but the topping made it overly salty and lots of pickled veggies made it quite sour. 3/5 Overall disappointed with the portion not sure if it would be better in person read more

Vit Beo - a bowl of salad and a drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was one of the few Asian fusion restaurants that I've tried that actually maintains the authentic flavors! We had: Fried Squid: The squid was freshly fried and the Viet chimmichurri sauce was to die for! Brisket Croquette: My favorite item forsure. The shell was crispy but the potato purée was smooth with pieces of flavorful brisket inside Vegan Turnip Cake: This was actually the only thing we didn't love, the turnip cake was too hard and i could only taste the tangy vinegar Smashed Cucumber Salad: This was more flavorful than I thought it would be. Loved the dressing and the plethora of furikake sprinkled ontop Beef Pho: Quite surprised at how flavorful the broth was. I'm picky about my Pho broth but this was incredibly deep and rich with a generous amount of meat The service was also very friendly and food came out quick. I recommend coming for dinner as the lunch menu is missing some items that I wanted to try such as the Shrimp Toast and the Shaking Beef and the Fried Chicken. Will definitely be back to try those and have the croquette tho! read more

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This place was so disappointing after seeing their good reviews. We order Uber delivery after landing back to Toronto. The pho only came in with 2 pieces of thinly sliced meat. No bean sprite whatsoever. Never had take out from Pho where they didn't include any sauces or utensils. Their congee was extremely salty. The only nightlight of the meal was the eggs. Won't ever revisit. read more

Vit Beo - Take out - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walking into Vit Beo is so wonderful on a cold night. The smell of pho broth and commonly Vietnamese spices will warm your soul. As someone who has lived off of cheap good Vietnamese eats ever since I can remember at Pho Linh, I couldn't come to terms with spending more than $9 a bowl of pho. But I knew I had to try this place some time because it always smelt so good whenever I walked by. I tried Vit Beo for the first time this summer and have been back a few times since then. My go-to order is their beef pho ($12) which is very flavourful with noodles that are just the perfect texture and meat so fresh. With winter pretty much here, I'll probably visit a bit more because you can't go wrong with a warm bowl of noodles and soup on a freezing winter day. Other worthy appetizers worth ordering are the pok pok wings ($12). The flavour is so unique. The skin is crispy but thin and coated in caramelized fish sauce with lots of meat on the bone to enjoy. I've never tasted anything like this before. The prawn and shishito ($12) is another great option. Crispy fried prawns paired with well blistered shishitos. The salt seasoning really takes this to the next level of what would typically be a boring shishito. I highly recommend if you want to try a different, more modern take on Vietnamese food - try Vit Beo. It's slightly more expensive than what your typical Vietnamese dinner would cost but once in a while, it's nice to treat yourself to good food. You deserve it. read more

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I love this spot. The sandwiches are fantastic. The salads are great and the pricing is competitive. Great spot for fresh, vibrant food.

Vit Beo is located about 5 min from Ossington subway station on Bloor. This Vietnamese eatery puts a new spin on Vietnamese dishes that we all are familiar with. The space is hip and chill where you order your food items at the counter and pick a seat afterwards. When your food is ready, it is brought to your table. We decided to try Vit Beo on a cold Wed night and got to the place right when it opened. We ordered a rice crepe roll (crispy rice crepe, pork belly, prawn, herbs, rice paper) and "pok pok" wings (caramel fish sauce, peanut, lime) to share at first. The wings were a great combination of flavours - the fish sauce worked well and there was a bit of kick to the wings as well. The peanuts added a great textural component to the dish. The rice crepe roll was equally delicious as well (probably my favourite dish of the night). The crunch you got from the crispy rice crepe and the richness of the pork belly works well with the herbs. A delicious dish overall! Lastly, we both ordered 2 bowls of beef pho. The pho broth was comforting and had a lot of flavor. Perfect for a cold night. Overall, great place for food, would definitely return for more! read more

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Vit Beo is a small Vietnamese restaurant delivering a fresh take on traditional Vietnamese food. The Beef Pho was really good. The broth was flavourful. A good meat to noodle portion. It doesn't come with a plate of bean sprouts and Thai basils but I guess the pho didn't need it. The PBK aka Pho Bo Kho is a soupless Pho Bo Kho. Come with stewed beef, thick rice noodles, and baby bok choi. Ngl I was expecting soup with this dish when I ordered it but I still enjoyed it. It was definitely a fresh take on the Bo Kho I'm use to. It was interesting and I liked it. It was quite spicy tho because it comes with chilli peppers. The Vietnamese Coffee pudding was good way to end the meal. read more

Always been on my list to try it out but was never on the way or in the area. Im glad i finally got to try it! Very unique & the vibe was chill. Order at the front, pay and find a seat to sit. Its all communal seating so first come first serve. Love this drop in and out food place with good food, unique flavours and twist to viet food in my opinion. Only downside is, it was a cold night and dont believe there was heat inside & dont expect it to be really "clean". Price point is reasonable! Would come again! read more

Vit Beo - The califlower! - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Vit Beo is my neighbourhood go-to for late night/after work bites. The staff works incredibly efficiently especially given the small kitchen space. They are all very professional in their communications with each other and with guests. It is a pleasure to sit at the seating facing the kitchen and watch them work. At this point, I have tried almost every menu item and there are no duds. Although I enjoy meat, I often opt for the Vegan Banh-mi and would argue it is one of the best sandwiches in the city without doubt. Vit Beo is a great place to go for solo dining, as well as a night out with friends. It has a small, yet thoughtful beer/cider can selection and is the perfect place to kick off a night on the town, or as a night cap. Although there can be a bit of a wait for your food, be patient, it is incredibly worth it, and in the meantime, enjoy their great playlist of classic hip-hop and marvel in the skills of the talented cooks. This restaurant has something for everyone, and if you can't find a menu item that you enjoy, you are the problem! Thank you Vit Beo, I will continue to come here weekly for great bites and good vibes! read more

Small place with chill cafeteria vibes. The food was delish, great service and the decor was simple and unpretentious. We had: [Sea Bass Crudo] $9 - 3/5 beautiful presentation, sea bass went very well with the fish sauce, avocado and cucumber. Portion was very small, 2 bite size and could use a bit of salt. [Shaking Beef] $12 - 4/5 Generous portion, beef was very flavourful and watercress was very refreshing. Why have I never had watercress as a salad before? [Cauliflower] $8 - 4/5 So good, the puffed rice and fried cauliflower went very well together. I found the fish sauce a bit salty but my gf loved it.  [Brown Rice Congee] $11 - 5/5 I eat congee all the time, and was shocked by how delicious this was. The brown rice congee itself was extremely flavourful and the picked mushrooms and fried shallots was a great addition. I wanted a second bowl after this one. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. This is definitely fancier than your typically pho joint with an interesting fusion twist. Will go back to try other dishes! read more

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"Wanted to try this place after seeing on Blogto." The atmosphere was wet and cold. We had gone on a night where the ventilation was broken however the owners were kind enough to give us with two free drink tickets while they got the vents sorted out. We really wanted to try this place out so we stuck it out and waited. In terms of ordering and paying it was very simple almost like a food court experience. We weren't sure what to order and the staff was very helpful with explaining their menu. We found the beef to be very tough and bland. We were mostly disappointed with the Pho as it was again very bland. I would come back again for the wings. read more

Vit Beo - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food here is so salty, the amount of salt is probably saltier than the Dead Sea. My friend and I spent a good amount of time talking about how salty our foods were. I don't think any of our sentences lacked the word "salt". The food isn't bad, it was tasty and lots of flavour but portions were really small; if I came here on an empty stomach I probably would've had to spend a good $50. I ordered the wings and the dry beef noodles. Surprisingly the noodles had a little kick to them which was nice. My friend claimed the noodles to be too spicy for her liking, even with the little portions it came as. Wings were so good, would've been even better with rice since it was, you know, so salty. My friend got the spring rolls which were really good, but again--salty. She said the saltiness mainly came from the meats which is why she had to wrap the spring rolls with the lettuce it came with on the side to ease the saltiness. She also got the papaya salad which was salted with tasteless but salty sauces jerky. Honestly everything at this place was salty too the max, if it wasn't for the water we got at the end of our meal I would've dried up into a prune. On the bright side, service was awesome. Even though the joint was order food at the cash, the "cashier" would come around the (small) store picking up your trash or take away your empty dishes. It was really nice of him and he really did make the stay a little better. Now, would I return? Probably not. There are better Vietnamese joints in the area at better prices with better portions so I'll have to pass on this place. read more

Vit Beo - #12 - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I really wanted to like this place. Nice staff, amazing washroom pho wallpaper. Pho Bo Broth is the most bland I've ever tasted. Added a ridiculous amount of hot sauce to attempt to create flavour. Meat cuts not great. $13.56 is absolutely ridiculous. For the size, portion, etc... I like the simple menu, the pho is the 2nd worst or worst I've ever consumed. read more

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Guys in the kitchen verbally and physically bullying the one staff at the cash. Hard to watch. Food was salty too. Not coming back.

Over all, the foods had subtle flavors and not too salty. It didn't taste processed and didn't taste like it had a lot of MSG. The Bánh Mì was made with house made meats. Great homey way of eating. The Pok Pok Wings had a tenderness and flavours that surpass your typical wing chain. The Bánh Xèo had a great contrast of pork belly with prawn and softness with crispiness. Funky hipster tunes playing in the background was not too loud. The Tôm Rang Mui were well cooked. The shishito peppers were excellent, shrimp well fried, but the flavours were underwhelming compared to the other dishes. The Ph Vegetarian tastes like the herbs were infused into the soup base rather than just added like other pho places. The offer a vegetarian broth, rare to find in any pho places. If you're tired of over salted restaurants, this is your place. read more

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This is a cozy spot to grab a drink and boost your sodium intake. I get that bar foods are typically salty to go with beer but this was just a bit too salty, especially since my friend and I were mostly there to try the food. This is a small place with less than 20 spots to sit. You order over the counter and the food will be delivered to where you're sitting. You don't get a number or anything so it's simply based on the waiter's memory or calling out your name. The staff was very attentive to remove any empty plates off as soon as we were done with them since the tables were quite narrow. My friend is allergic to peanuts and they were able to remove the nuts from the chicken wings. They forgot to remove the peanut from the green papaya salad the first time, but was happy to take it back and make a new batch. The flavors of the dishes here are very different from the other more typical Viet places. Maybe it was the unfamiliarity, but I didn't quite enjoy it as much. The green papaya salad was very different from what I was expecting. I was expecting a refreshing salad lightly dressed with lime and fish sauce mixture, but their version here was mixed with a soy based, strong dark sauce. It was very salty, and the freshness was drown out. The cucumber in there was able to stand out against the sauce, but the papaya was completely lost. The beef jerky was chewy and didn't really have a flavor of its own. The first bite of the wings was really good, loved the fried bits of garlic and fresh chili and green onion on top. Then it got a bit too salty. For the fresh roll, you can really taste the prawn and the crispy rice crepe gives a nice crunch, but the pork belly was a little lost on me. If you're trying this place, maybe try the other items on the menu and skip the green papaya salad. read more

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Really poorly done, hoisin sauce everything, salty, missing key items in menu on a Sunday night. Interesting decor. Not sure why they make it order-from-counter style eatery. This is not how the future looks read more

Delicious Pho, unsure why people are saying so salty. Wings were perfect. Price is right. Staff are nice. More of a dine and roll experience. I would go for a long date. read more

Not sure what the concept is , nothing you couldn't get at any other Vietnamese restaurant for a lot cheaper Note the ventilation is poor inside so if you have other plans after dining there I would advise having a change of clothes . The place absolutely wreaked of nuoc mam (fish sauce) and the food was extremely salty. read more

For the price, and for what's usual for pho places, the servings are small (guess this is known as the hipster tax). Haven't been able to find great pho in Toronto, but out of what's available in the city, this is probably my preferred location. read more

Been there twice already the last 2 weeks and loved every dish. The food and service was fantastic, and I'm so happy it's open late nights. My only wish is that it was a little warmer inside. Definitely chilly if sitting close to the window. I had these items: Dumplings - golden and pan fried to perfection Pho Bo Ko - the taste of lime and tamarind were so enticing, although the stewed beef could have been a tad bit more moist... I would definitely still have this dish again Seared beef with watercress - beef was so tender and delicious Also had green papaya salad and banana flower with chicken. Both were extremely flavourful and showcased the ingredients wonderfully. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the dishes! read more

I'm not particularly partial to Vietnamese food but this place is amazing. Have been here 3 times in the past 2 weeks (all takeout). First 2 times we had the pho bo - really flavourful broth and they pay a lot of attention to how they pack it to go. Last time we branched out and ordered the banh xeo, pok pok wings, and pho bo ko (?). The wings and pho bo ko were amazing! I'll definitely include one of the two on all future orders. As for the venue, staff are friendly and the kitchen is right in front of you. This makes waiting for your food to be prepared very entertaining. So happy this place is in my neighbourhood. read more

good solid food but overpriced. Like remember when Pho used to be just 8$? Now it's almost 14$ and it's at a small size.

Hidden gem on Bloor. Need some great pho and hip setting with a negroni? This is the place for you. Loved the I timidité setting, great decor and music. The soup was outstanding and the chef wants you to have it as is as to mess with the flavour. So don't mess with him!!! read more

I live in the neighbourhood and never thought to go in here. Very unassuming. I decided to give it a shot and damn! Great vibe, great food, great service. Overall: GREAT! read more

I ordered take out one night: pho, pok pok wings, cauliflower (kho quet) and Bo luc lac. Everything was delicious. I am sure it would taste even better dining in. I will be sure to try other items soon. I really enjoyed the cauliflower and bo luc lac. read more

Tried this place based on it being featured on a local blog site. I haven't had the best luck with Viet-Fusion types of places but the food looked great and there were some classic dishes on the menu that caught my eye like Banh Xeo and Bo Luc Lac. Service: I think they are still trying to figure out the service model. It's small space with only about 14 high top seats. You order from the counter and they bring you the food. Ordering and paying was simple but food all came out at different times and took a little long which I guess is standard for tapas, however, not standard for a traditional vietnamese joint. If you're not sharing, I recommend telling them that you want everything at once. Overall, service was okay. I'll chalk it up to it being a new place and them still ironing out some kinks. Not a big deal. Food: We had the Banh Xeo, Bo Luc Lac and the Pho Bo Kho. Two things you need to remind yourself to avoid extreme disappointment: portions are smaller size and dishes are modern interpretations, despite the authentic Vietnamese names on the menu. Although modernized, the authentic flavours are there. They used tenderloin for the Bo Luc Lac so the meat was tender and cooked perfect med-rare. The acidity of the watercress salad cut through the meat nicely. The Pho Bo Kho was a good interpretation with nice chewy, thin rice noodles and leaner cuts of meat. The Banh Xeo was a disappointment only because I was looking forward to the traditional crispiness of the Banh Xeo accompanied with fresh herbs which is the hallmark of this dish. This version was more like a salad roll. Overall: Here's why I'm happy we tried Vit Beo but why we were left wanting and will not return. The menu reads like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant serving up traditional dishes but we have read reviews describing it as "Vietnamese street food" or "Vietnamese tapas". I should note that the adjectives "Vietnamese street food" and "Viet tapas" are from reviewers and not from Vit Beo itself. Although, herein might lie the problem. Vit Beo, to me, doesn't yet know where it fits in the food scene. As such, its customers may be confused. We went in expecting either homely dishes shared in abundance (Vietnamese), or cheap eats eaten in unassuming surroundings (Street Food), or more subtle bites slowly consumed in a cozy atmosphere over drinks and conversation (Tapas). I think I would have been happy if even one of these experiences was met. However, the portions were small relative to the price and although after each bite I thought "this tastes good", my next thought was "I could have gotten 'just as good' down the block at a traditional Viet joint for less money and for nearly twice the portion size. As for being a Viet tapas joint, I wasn't feeling it. Through the layout and lighting I felt like I was sitting at a deli counter - somewhere I wanted to order, pay, eat, leave; not somewhere I wanted to savour small bite after small bite along with a beverage (or two...three...). This feeling was reinforced with the people queuing up to order at the counter just feet from you and with having to get up to go to the counter to get things like sharing plates, cups, etc.... The most unfortunate part is that despite there being dishes that showcased some culinary vision and talent in pushing the frontier of Vietnamese cuisine while respecting its heritage and flavours, on our drive home from Vit Beo this was overshadowed by jokes about the looks on the faces of the other customers when their small $14 bowl of Pho arrived or about how there were at least two other people (including ourselves) on their phones during dinner researching where to go to nearby afterward to get full. In fairness, for similar reasons to the above, I've yet to find a fusion Vietnamese restaurant that works. If anyone has any suggestions in the Toronto area, I would love to hear about them. :) read more

Limited seating. Cool vibe with the open kitchen and decor. A lot more interesting than your typical viet restaurant hah friendly staff, but menu could use a lot more work. Nothing we ordered stood out to us, let's just say a typical vietnamese restaurant would have better tasting food. Food is a 2.5/5 but would still give this place another try! Great concept read more

Pretty much a hipster viet take out place. Small location. Not so much a restaurant since there are only 3 bar tables. Got the beef pho and friend got the pok pok wings. Pho was $12 so that's a little more than most pho places. Portion was ok. Not very big. But soup was pretty good. The wings were so good i got another box for take out. I would come back to try other things on the menu and for more wings. read more

Tapas style dishes, I like the spiciness level they used. Standouts were the Pok Pok Wings and the Bo Luc Lac. We ordered one of everything cause there were 5 of us, but I think we should have gotten multiples of some stuff. Hard to discern portion sizes/numbers. read more

Not your average viet spot. Ideas are fusion and great but the food is really salty and loaded with msg. Prices are pretty high for asian cuisine, would probably come back to try a few other things on the menu just because they are open late. read more

Vit Beo has a cool vibe and visually appealing food. However, there are a few issues that need corrected. 1) the salt levels in the shrimp and wings are unacceptable. Who's idea was it to make them this salty? 2) the spice levels are too mild. The pepper slices were from some non hot chili. I don't think this would fly in Vietnam. 3) the beef in the noodle dish was dry and tough. Maybe a longer braise is needed. And lastly, the restaurant was freezing. I know that heat escapes through large glass storefronts but the heat should be cranked or space heaters utilized to compensate. This said, the staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Everything tasted like fish sauce. I've ordered multiple dishes over several visits but each visit I was left dismayed with the overall lack in quality and preparation. Hopefully, things have changed as I understand how difficult it is to run a kitchen. read more