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Bach Yen
Categories: Restaurants Thai Restaurants Vietnamese Thai, Vietnamese
738 Gerrard Street EToronto, ON M4M 1Y3
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(647) 347-8160
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
12 reviews for Bach Yen
12 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
1/30/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Have to agree with Eric L.on this one. This place is CLEAN.
The SO and I wanted to give this place a shot since technically it is the closest Pho place to our house. He had Beef Satay, I had Pho Ga (As I do not eat Beef Pho). We then split an order of spring rolls. The food came FAST. The service was GREAT. The Tea was HOT and the bill with taxes and tip! was $20.
To say this is a hidden gem is an understatement. For the moment at least, they may have stolen the spot of best Pho joint in the city. An enthusiastic 5 stars.
They also do catering.. hmmm. -
Review from Jordan M.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed Bach Yen.
Great service, fantastic food, free street parking after 6pm and all day Sunday.
Decor is standard for what I have become accustomed to from Vietnamese eateries, nothing over the top, but clean and welcoming.
Very affordable!
I look forward to returning and suggest you take a gander if you're in the area, or are mobile -
Review from Koochy C.
Scarborough, ON
3/18/2012 2 photos
Family owned business where from my highly assumptive mind, the husband runs and the wife cooks. Very polite and multi-lingual in both Vietnamese and English.
Free street parking on Sundays!
It was not too busy when we visited, and considering the hour was 1:30PM with just 1 occupied table, made us nervous.
BEST: the chrysanthemum tea!
Overall, food quality is alright. There definitely are better Vietnamese restaurants throughout Toronto, but for rice dishes ($6.25) to be equal to Pho special, it's a win.
We recommend not trying the rice and curry dish.
The rice and bun dishes are ok (2.5/10). -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
3.5 Star
I have to agreed Bach Yen is very clean...especially for a family run Vietnamese restaurant down at Gerrard Street.
I can tell the owner took a lot of care in running this business...
Pho with Raw Beef ($5.25) is A-OK. The broth is a little too simple a little bland and not hot enough. However it is still quite decent and the portion is good for a small.
Seen like the kitchen spent time to make sure every bean sprouts is fresh, crisp and clean.. I really have to say it is the best bean sprouts I have in any of the Vietnamese restaurants.
Bach Yen definitely is a good choice if you have cravings for Vietnamese food if you are in the area... maybe I try a bun next time! -
Review from Gypsy T.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2012
Just steps to the east of the infamous neighbourhood Vietnamese "go to spot" --Mi Mi. I tried the rare beef and beef ball Pho. Delicious smooth broth. IMO this place is better. Do give it a try, guaranteed it won't disappoint.
TIPS:
-I needed the visual for the sign or I wouldn't have found it
-lots of magazines to browse if your dining solo (outdated but who cares)
-go for the large size Pho. Leave the noodles if your full, you will want to savor the broth
-takes debit and Visa (Mi Mi doesn't) -
Review from Eric L.
8/19/2011 1 photo
Awesome Viet-Thai place, a cut above the rest in Gerrard Chinatown. This place is my go to pho place. Quick, cheap, filling. But what sets this place apart is the cleanliness and friendly family run atmosphere.
The trimmings like bean sprouts and mint leaves are crisp and fresh.
The springs rolls are nothing out of the ordinary, but less greasy than most.
Give this place a shot, you will be impressed. -
Review from Sheila B.
Toronto, ON
7/25/2011
Was out shopping on saturday at the weird Gerrard Square, something still creepy about that place.
Anyhow needed to get some grub for DH at home nursing hangover and the mall court selections were lacking (however i have heard the Roti guy is quite good) and I didn't want to go greasy so instantly thought of PHO.
Although we have frequented the chinese restaurants on the Gerrard strip for the last 12 years for some strange reason haven't tried the many PHO places. Lucky for me that Bach Yen is the first one you reach when driving west. Two large soups, Chicken and the spicy Satay Beef. The chicken was tender & all white meat, the broth fantastic and the portions huge. The Satay beef for those wanting a little spice is the go-to it was excellent, beef very tender. Everything fresh fresh fresh.
Very nice people that own the place, husband and wife. For those who don't know what to order no worries they both speak english fluently. In fact it was the wifes selection for me on the Beef Satay.
Going back tomorrow for lunch with 5 people, will update.
2 large PHO take-out, $14 -
Review from Alison W.
11/27/2010
Family owned hidden gem in riverdale area. No MSG!!
The place is clean !! This place has Vietnamese and thai food!
Service is genuine and food is made with heart and passion!
Favourite food is #19 beef noodle soup,#1 vegetarian spring roll, and Spicy Satay Beef with egg noodle!
My niece says the Creme de Carmel is the best in the city!! -
Review from Ian H.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2012
Excellent service, good food, good value - nothing fancy in this place, but had a very satisfying meal.
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Review from Frank S.
Toronto, ON
8/20/2011
Totally great place. Very unassuming and charming. Its on our list of regular places for Vietnamese food.
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Review from Jay U.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2011
Seeking good Vietnamese food in Riverdale, made my first visit to Bach Yen on a quiet Tuesday night based on positive online reviews. Simple, tasty food at bargain prices in a no-frills environment made Bach Yen a place that I will definitely visit regularly. Really enjoyed fried fish with lemon sauce.
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Review from Juliana W.
4/12/2011
I love this place! It has the best food ever! My favourite food is #19:).
My Place is really close to here so we go to eat a lot there. Plus no msg!
