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| - I heard great things about this pho restaurant. Tons of people have claimed it to be the "best pho in Toronto". So, I just had to check it out myself. And let me tell you, they definitely did not disappoint.
My friends and I came "pho" the pho (ok bad joke); we ordered the house special. The others ordered bun bo hue. And to quench our thirst, there's nothing more classic than the traditional Vietnamese iced coffee and an avocado shake.
Firstly, the pho. It was deep enough in flavour, a refreshing sense to your palatte, and just a feel of home. And thankfully, the broth can be easily identified as MSG free.
I sampled a bit of the bun bo hue and it was spectacular. It was so hearty and intense in taste. You've got everything you want in your bun bo hue -- pig's blood, pig's feet, great spicy level to the soup. There is definitely no other way you would want it.
The iced coffee was strong and sweet. There's a good amount of strength compared to other Vietnamese coffees I've had around the city. The avocado shake was a tad too thick for my liking but on a nice warm day like it was, it certainly made a great ice cream-like texture for a dessert.
What really got me was how friendly the servers were. Typically, Vietnamese restaurants have servers in a crazy rush. They're quick to address your needs and just bring your stuff to you. The servers checked up on us a few times. They were attentive and even really friendly that they would converse with us. They accidentally forgot to make our drinks as we finished eating. When we brought it to their attention, our group watched the entire staff hustle and get our drinks out ASAP.
If you're on Ossington, I would definitely pick this place over Golden Turtle. Turtle is much more mediocre in comparison in terms of their quality of food. The atmosphere isn't as comforting but that's how you know you're in a legit Vietnamese restaurant.
I would definitely come back again to try their other dishes!
Btw, they're cash only, but they have an ATM on hand. Happy eating!
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