I don't like Pho Rua Vang. The staff are rude and it's way too crowded. My boyfriend once had an experience with broken glass in his shake to which they did nothing about.
Since going to Pho Rua Vang was not an option, my S/O and his friends and I came here. It was a pretty good experience. Generally, when the four of us are together I always have a good time but I'm sure this place had some sort of contribution.
I'm vietnamese. The goi cuon was good (fresh rice paper shrimp and pork and veg rolls). My BF's pho was pretty good. I had a taste and liked it. I ordered the springrolls and the bbq meat (bun thit nuong cha gio) and there were several things wrong with it. I'm accustomed to having different noodles for that dish. I've never been to a vietnamese restaurant and had those noodles with what I ordered. The spring rolls were small and sad looking. They tasted okay but I could've made them better myself (but if I did it would defeat the purpose of coming out and having someone make it). The veggies even, they just weren't right. Also, I like to have some pickled radish and carrots with it but it's easily forgotten so it's okay.
The man who I think owns the store is extremely sweet. He was the person behind the front at the cash. The servers are nice and funny.
Rating Pho alone, it's my favorite new place in Toronto. I would definitely be back. (just not for the springrolls)