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| - Finally got around to settling the much debated Ossington pho challenge for myself.
Golden Turtle vs Pho Tien Thanh
Verdict - Different styles, no clear winner (what a cop out huh?)
Settling in Pho Tien Thanh on a cold winter day for lunch. I went with the standard - deep fried spring rolls and the rice noodle special, large. (i.e. a bit of everything, beef, tripe, tendon).
The spring rolls were crisp, thinner than expected and tasty. Sweet too, which is interesting and I must say, better than golden turtle.
Pho - ingredients much more sparse, less dressings as far as greenery, less beef and almost non-existent tripe. Disappointing. The broth is very clear, less oil but also less flavour and richness than golden turtle. I can see how some people would love this though. Noodles were fresh and just the right consistency. It is more a preference, but the portions and broth was better at Golden Turtle.
Overall, I think both places have quality pho in comparison to their brethren downtown. They each do something well and it is a matter of personal tastes when it comes down to which you prefer. I'm headed back to the turtle first but if it's full up, you'll see me jet over to Pho Tien Thanh in less than a minute.
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