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| - Arriving in Toronto on a cool rainy day after a long trip, I decided to try something warm and satisfying for lunch. Wandering along Queen st, I came upon a few restaurants including this Vietnamese one - so decided it was time for pho!
Atmosphere: 4/5 Definitely nicely decorated with high chairs; clean and neat with an open kitchen, which I had not expected for a Vietnamese restaurant. Trendy vibe and comfortable. It was getting to mid afternoon, but there were still a few people coming in.
Food: 3.5/5 Menu was smaller than I expected in that there was only one size option for each of the dishes. Also, one was only able to select 'beef' instead of different parts like steak, brisket, tendon, tripe etc as with more authentic vietnamese restaurants. In a sense, this almost reminds me of a fusion asian type restaurant, especially with the presentation. The lunch special was still available, so I ended up getting beef pho with chicken salad rice rolls. Beef was ok; portion size was good; and the broth was light which I enjoyed. The rolls were fresh but taste was mostly dependent on the sauce which came with it. I liked the different bean sprouts; although they did end up being a bit bitter.
Price: 3.5/5 Maybe a bit higher than usual Vietnamese restaurants, however the lunch special also came with a side of salad rolls and the location likely makes a difference.
Service: 4/5 Friendly and efficient
Overall: 3.5/5 Overall a satisfactory meal in a comfortable and trendy setting conveniently located in downtown Toronto; would have liked different options for beef and size options on the menu; friendly staff
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