It's places like these that I sorely miss ever since I left Toronto. It's low-key and cheap but not dirty, with the dining room filled with your typical Viet pho house decor.
The place was uncharacteristically slammed for a Monday, with a fair amount of take out/skip the dishes being done. Probably because of the Flames' playoff game. The lady running the front was very nice and diligent, despite the overwhelming amount of orders coming in.
I had the typical pho tai, which has a variety of meaty toppings. A medium will set you back 8.50 and is a pretty satisfying portion. The pho broth was piping hot, with your typical flavour profile of rich beef and asian spices; namely star anise. The rare beef was a tad overdone, but the brisket was quite tender. The tripe had good chew and the tendon was SUPER soft. The rice noodles are thinly cut (I prefer thicker) and was a very decent portion.
The spring rolls are the typical meat-filled ones you'll find anywhere, but they were still pretty solid. I finished the meal with a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. Order it halfway through your meal to give it time to brew, as it is done pour-over style. If you love VERY strong coffee, you'll love Vietnamese coffee.
All in all, very good experience here.