There is almost no point in reviewing Pho Hung on Yelp because it has become a Toronto institution and meeting place--I can't tell you how many times I've met my mom outside (to go somewhere else). Sure this place has locked "pho" down to a formula, but they are probably worn out from being on one of the busiest corners of Toronto for years. You can taste their tears. But not their soul:
You will get the
- same reliable pho
- same sprig of basil
- same clatter of tea cups
- same fluorescent lighting
- same spooky washrooms
- same D'OH moment when they want cash only
- same greasy deep fried spring rolls
- same efficient, but dead-inside service
For people looking for authentic Vietnamese food, or some inspired experience of Vietnamese dining, keep looking! For people looking for "pho", see above. Just realize that this is colour-by-numbers, cafeteria, step-mom pho.