"2011-10-13T00:00:00"^^ . . . . "1"^^ . "In my experience, Hanoi Bistro is touch and go. It's inconsistency makes me avoid it, especially considering how many other Vietnamese places are in the area! \n\nI usually get a vermicelli noodle bowl with meat skewers. Sometimes, it's delicious - sometimes, it's kind of \"meh\". Though I've never had the pho there, I've heard it's pretty good - so maybe that's how they're keeping their business alive, because I don't know I've ever been here when there has been more than one other customer. I'm not really sure how they're staying afloat...\n\nThe other downside to this place is the ambiance. I always feel awkward going in, like I'm interrupting the server who is either a) talking on the phone, b) watching tv, or c) both. Usually we are the only customers in there, and then i feel doubly awkward, like I'm listening in to her conversations, which she is yelling in a language I don't understand, which somehow makes me more uncomfortable. \n\nSo in summary, you can do better. If you want good (and non-awkward) Vietnamese, just walk yourself over to Spadina."^^ . "0"^^ . "2"^^ . "0"^^ .