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| - I'm a big fan of Northern Vietnamese cuisine. It isn't your typical pho joint that's for sure. This cute, dare I say 'classy' Leslieville location serves a much different clientele than the Gerrard and Broadview location. This is more of a dinner atmosphere.
+++PROS+++
1. Authentic Northern Vietnamese food, much different than the regular pho fare.
2. The one female Vietnamese server (don't know her name) is absolutely gorgeous. I love. She's a good server too!
3. The owner (Hai) stays true to his vision of the restaurant, which I dig.
4. Cha ca -- just get it. Ask for the purple stuff. This is the only place I've been to in Toronto that serves this dish. It is a lightly fried grouper with dill. Simple, fresh, and perfect.
5. Ample seating, better for larger groups.
6. Take credit cards.
7. Street parking is free after 6pm.
---CONS---
1. Another server is pretty much terrible (white male). He once poured fish sauce all over my hands and table and didn't even bother to get me napkins, or to clean it up.
2. A little expensive. Don't quote me on this, but I think the dishes are slightly more expensive than the Gerrard location.
3. Though the Gerrard location is much smaller, I find it more charming and authentic than this location. I prefer the other location. It feels like I'm eating at a dive in Hanoi.
4. A bit of inconsistency in the 'purple' sauce they serve. This is best served as potent as possible! They may dumb it down for those not in the know.
Overall, I love this place. If given the choice though, I'd go to the other location.
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