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| - I'm a bit of a tough critic because I just came from Hanoi, Vietnam nearly 2 months before eating at Pho King Fabulous (hilarious name btw) while doing a Southeast Asia tour for 5 months - and Vietnam takes the cake for the best food I've ingested out of 10 countries I've visited. Naturally, I've had the best pho in Hanoi, so I had high expectations coming back that I knew wouldn't be surpassed in Toronto.
I ordered the Traditional Pho in a size Medium; though I wish there was a small size option because I can't eat too much in one sitting especially if I order appetizers to share with the table. Prices are reasonable; thought it would be more expensive but they have to compete with the cheaper places outside of the midtown area. The broth of the pho wasn't thick but rich with beef flavour and not oily. The Vietnamese owner and his chef(s?) know what they are doing because the broth should be the star of the meal - and it was. More complex flavours than the typical watery broth that you get for maybe $5-6 elsewhere; not quite as flavourful as what I had in Hanoi but comparable. Overall I was impressed and it's the best pho I've had in Toronto. Also, really like the option of building your own pho which is a neat idea (unfortunate that I refuse to eat tripe & tendon, it's a texture thing..).
I came with my family and we shared the Fried Spring Rolls and Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls - both are 2 pcs cut into 4 slices, perfect for sharing. The fried spring rolls (made with pork) I wasn't too thrilled with because it tasted different than what I'm used to but still flavourful nonetheless, worth a try. I love fresh spring rolls, don't really like shrimp but these rolls were large and tasty especially with the dipping sauces provided for all rolls. We also ordered the Vietnamese Chicken Salad which was very fresh, perfectly lightly dressed and a good portion to split among 4 people. We also ordered a rice dish of Grilled Chicken and Egg, which was deliciously marinated and tender but not dry with lovely plate presentation. To wash everything down, I had their hot Vietnamese coffee which was phenomenal - perfect blend of bold rich taste with sweet condensed milk.
Left Pho King Fabulous very full & satisfied (albeit pretty sleepy hehe), prices were great for the portions and quality of food you are getting; especially with the pho. The service was nice and prompt, service with a genuinely kind smile :) I recommend!
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