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  • This restaurant used to be a Pho 88 and you can find another Pho 88 downtown along Spadina in Chinatown (I've been there once, maybe 3-4 years ago and I can't say I recommend it though maybe time has made it better). This location was and still is more run-down and the Pho 88 here was, for so many years, a family favourite. I guess as time passed, quality started to fade and crowds changed... and then the restaurant itself changed. With the same decor, Pho Vuon Lai Jasmine Garden serves Vietnamese cuisine but with a slightly different menu (and therefore, different branding). I've been here twice - once during its opening week and another time about a week ago. The first time I went was with a large group of people (around 10) - we ordered pho, deep fried spring rolls, and a variety of vermicelli and rice dishes. The place was full and we were greeted by a host that explained that it was his family's business - a business he bought for his wife - the chef behind the dishes. That day, I got the impression that it's a good family-run business by a great Viet family. The second time I went, it was on a weekday afternoon, an hour before the dinner rush. It was a lot quieter, no host, a couple of waitresses, and one other customer. I missed the host's energy - I think it made a difference to their service. I went with two other people and we ordered: Pork chop on rice ($7.50): It was yummy - tangy, zesty, and juicy, not too tough. It was similar to a recipe my mom would make at home. Deep fried spring rolls (2 cut in half, $5.95): Great presentation, fried for the right amount of time, the rolls where delicious. Pho - well done flank and beef tripe, XL ($9.95; S - 7.25; M - 8.25): The pho was okay - while the soup base was nice and clear in taste, it was still bland. It had a more fragrant taste than the restaurant here before but lacked flavour. The meat was nicely cooked however and added to the taste. I'd probably come here again - the flavours are good, the people are friendly, and service is quick... though I do find myself wanting more from their pho.
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