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Pho Phuong
Category: Restaurants Vietnamese Vietnamese [Edit]
1603 Dundas St WToronto, ON M6K 1T9
Neighbourhood: Brockton Village
(416) 536-3030
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
17 reviews for Pho Phuong
17 reviews in English
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Review from Teresa C.
7/30/2011 6 Check-ins Here
FOOD
I recommend ordering one of their broken rice dishes, if you don't already know what you want. Not all Vietnamese places serve broken rice, so this place holds a special spot for me! Broken rice is simply broken jasmine rice. Rather than be long grains of rice, they are half or 1/3 size of a regular grain. This makes for wonderful texture!! I can't get enough.
My friend always orders the lemongrass chicken on rice ($8.50). While there isn't actually very much lemongrass flavour, the dish is aromatic and makes you want to eat bowls and bowls of rice!
I really enjoy their Hainan chicken rice (full grain, not broken). It's a special, so I am not sure how long they will have it for. The rice is cooked with a green onion and ginger-infused oil, which makes the rice so tasty. The chicken is tender and flavourful.
SERVICE
Very friendly, in the best way possible. I really appreciate the service here.
PRICES
This place is a little pricier than other Vietnamese joints in the city. But for the quality of the food I am getting, I am willing to pay an extra $0.50 to $1.00
ATMOSPHERE
It can get chilly in this restaurant! They crank up the A/C! So if you are one to get cold, bring something to cover up!
The restaurant feels clean, which is always nice. -
Review from Carly H.
Toronto, ON
3/10/2012
The veggie pho is very bland - you need to add a lot of sauce - they must use water instead of a Veggie Broth. Spring Rolls are pretty good.
Atmosphere is nice - pretty docor and large space. Service is mediochre.
I would recommend going to Pho Nho which is just up the street, instead. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
2/14/2012 2 photos
I don't know why I ended up at Pho Phuong!!! Yes my Yelp app did send me here... having Vietnamese was the last thing on my mind when I venture into this part of town...
But Tuesdays seems to be one of those days that a lot of places in the area day of rest. I was thinking I going to hit Yours Truly... but no it is not open.. How about Brockton General? no! Next... then I walked further west.. on Dundas.. on this cold winter evening...until I saw Pho Phuong.
On a cold day, a Pho is always good... and affordable? The Pho is OK here... but I was hungry and cold......
Service is as cold... but I got my food, I got my bill... and they seated me at a table with the full view of CP24.... my chopsticks are not sticky....
I said Thank You when they served me my food and gave me the bill and the staffs nodded their heads... at least they did not ignore me.Listed in: Vietnamese Food in the GTA!
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Review from Maddie R.
11/30/2011
This place is just ok. Nice atmosphere, big open and bright.
Spring rolls were delicious!
Service was pretty awful. Not rude just very blase. Had to stand around the counter to order a drink, and had to get up again and go to the counter and ask for the bill (although, I'm not sure. Maybe you pay at the counter)
Pho was ok. Nothing to rave about, but hit the spot. I've also had the lemongrass shrimp bun in the past and it was super tasty. -
Review from Patrick M.
Toronto, ON
4/12/2011
First, let me say that I would rate Pho Phuong a "just there" 4. There's a lot it does well, but nothing truly exceptional. Nothing blows me away, but I've never once been disappointed. It's an excellent go-to pho joint, and since it's close to our home we go there a lot.
My favourite dish is the simple chicken pho, which comes with very nicely pre-roasted chicken (rather than the boiled stuff you find at most pho joints). This adds a depth of flavour that really lifts this staple up. Definitely a **** rating for what would almost always be a *** or less at other, lesser, restaurants.
We're always brought generous amounts of fresh basil, sprouts, and citrus (usually lime, though on a couple occasions it's been lemon... probably due to lime suckage at the time).
Whenever I've ventured away from their many phos, I've been happy but not thrilled. Their dishes tend to be pretty run of the mill, albeit done very well. I don't think you can go wrong, but you won't necessarily have your socks knocked off by anything on the menu. Again, however, since this is just a straightforward pho joint, that isn't a bad thing.
Outside of the food, the decor is very nice (if a bit pre-fab, what with the fake orchids and other fake greenery), and I could definitely do without the televisions constantly playing the news. Service is pleasant albeit a tad slow from time to time.
All in all, quite happy with Pho Phuong. It's not Hamilton's B&T, but I've yet to find a place that comes close to rivaling that mecca of Viet/Thai food in Toronto, let alone the rest of Ontario! -
Review from Kathleen B.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
After reading all the reviews here I thought this place would be a pretty safe bet. I was ultra-disappointed. Here are ways that Pho Phuong did not live up to my expectations of what a basic pho restaurant should provide.
I ordered the pho with veg broth. It tasted like water. I wasn't brought basil or bean sprouts, I don't think they do that here.
The tea was cold right out of the pot.
The loud crappy music was bad enough but then the cd started skipping. I think at least five CDs skipped while I was there.
They didn't have rooster hot sauce but instead some less flavorful substitute.
The restaurant is big and clean-looking, unfortunately that doesn't make up for this bad experience. Next time i'll go back to Golden Turtle. (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) -
Review from Em L.
Toronto, ON
5/1/2009 ROTD 5/24/2009
Let me not mince words: Pho Phuong is fantastic.
Food is fresh and yummy. Service is quick. Space is open and clean.
Ok, it IS a little off the beaten path, but it is always a must go for me when a trip to Dufferin Mall is planned. I have been going back for years, even after having moved out of the neighbourhood over 6 years ago and living much much closer to all the other pho places lining Spadina.
As with most Vietnamese places, the menu is extensive with a lot of choices and variations. But I have settled on two dishes I haven't wavered from in years: the shrimp and pork salad rolls (approx. $5) and the bbq pork vermicelli (approx. $7). I've been to many Vietnamese places in the city, but I don't think I have had a better salad roll anywhere else. The bbq pork is seasoned just right and is not in chop form... in other words, no need for a knife and cutting around the bone!
Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a pho place, Pho Phuong and Mimi (Gerard St.) are the two I always mention. The epitome of cheap and cheerful! But also very delicious. -
Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/31/2009
I just came back from Pho Phuong, ordered the Three coloured dessert, not sure what they call it on their menu, but that's the Chinese name for it, translated literally. What a crock it was.
Instead of using azuki beans, they substituted with red kidney beans. Instead of using mung beans, they substituted with white kidney beans. This menu item is a dessert, and these are poor substitutions. The beans that they substituted with are merely the same colours as what should have been used. The proper beans are smaller in size and if made properly, have a sweet taste as they are boiled in sugar and water beforehand. The kidney beans that I had today came straight out of a can. The texture is wrong, the flavour is wrong, it's all wrong.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/5/2009
I like this place for it's cleanliness. They have Vietnameses dishes that the usual Pho restaurants… Read more »
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Review from Joanna L.
Toronto, ON
6/1/2010
I've eaten at this somewhat stylish pho place a few times and can't really complain.
The prices are a dollar or two more than the 'grungy' pho joints and the service is pretty much mediocre. I don't really expect much more.
I usually order the spicy veg pad thai. Makes for a great lunch the next day...The bun dishes is also good and so is the bubble tea, hot Taro is my fav.
It does close slightly early and had to find another pho place one night around 10 p.m. as the lights were already out when I drove by...Listed in: Thai for me - I like it.
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Review from Erin B.
6/1/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I've eaten here only once, on a terribly hungover day when I could not bear to walk any farther away from home.
It was good. It's clean and slick looking, with dark tables and nice lighting, so that stands out as different from your average pho joint. The pho was good enough. I recall it as being on the high end of pho prices, so still pretty inexpensive.
The service was definitely lacking - inattentive that may have moved right into neglectful, which is sort of amazing considering how little I require from pho service. I was there mid afternoon, so perhaps they were just doing other things. That doesn't excuse neglectful service, but it might explain it.Listed in: Pho!
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Review from Kent P.
7/17/2010
Food = as good as any other pho place.
Atmosphere = almost certainly better than every pho place - so worth it to give it a shot.
three pats
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ps
did you know it's pronounced
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lol.Listed in: aZN food ^__^ kekekek
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Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
If you want to go for Pho, but you're craving something classier than dingy Spadina, then Pho Phuong will do it for you. It's far down on Dundas, a couple blocks past Dufferin, and it offers something....nicer than the typical Pho joint.
Despite its location, Pho Phuong is actually gorgeous inside -- they have a really clean, modern decor and cute cutlery and dishes. Sleek white benches line the side of the restaurant, with tables that accomodate large groups and couples alike.
As for the food...it's decent. It's definitely not the best Pho in the city (Pho Tien Thanh! Ossington!) but they make a decent broth. It's a little too sweet for me, especially in their vegetarian broth, but it's still Pho and I love Pho so I can't really complain.
Service is super slow so I'd recommend just going up to the cash when you're ready to pay, or else you'll be waiting for years. -
Review from Keidi K.
3/29/2010
I go strictly for the pho and the spring rolls.
Its delish and great location. -
Review from James E.
York, ON
3/10/2010 1 photo
Pho Phuong has a nice ambiance (a little more upscale than most pho places), good service and some great dishes. Pho Phuong has the best Banh Xeo in the city! Went on a Friday night and the place was packed and the service was still quite excellent. The pho is very good (above average) and the menu is quite extensive.
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Review from kai s.
Toronto, ON
10/27/2008
In a city littered with Pho restaurants in every corner, Pho Huong in Dundas West stands out for its authentic Vietnamese menu, fresh ingredients and contemporary decor. The price is very competitive and the dining experience is cozy and comfortable. The only downside is the service, which is friendly but inattentive. No other amenities or interests around the area of the restaurant, so it's definitely a dine and dash place.
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Review from Roy A.
Toronto, ON
7/17/2009
Excellent pho. Spring rolls are great too. And the soups.
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Review from Jenny T.
Toronto, ON
7/27/2009
Everyone's already talked about the décor, clean appearance, and less than good customer service of this place so I will only say that I concur with these reviews on those factors. I would like to share a few tidbits about the food. Most Vietnamese/Pho (aren't they synonymous?) restaurants cook everything ahead, freeze it and heat up when ordered. I don't believe this is the case with Pho Phuong, or at least not for congee. I love their duck congee served with a side of a salad (consists of a duck leg (not just the drum stick) and Viet version of coleslaw (non creamy). When I want to eat it (every weekend), I call ahead of time to ask if they have it because there have been occasions when I've been advised at around 1pm, it's not ready yet. Considering they open at 10am, I am led to believe that there's a truly good reason for my love of their congee. Their Bánh xèo (literally "sizzling cake") are Vietnamese crepe-type pancakes, bring my friends all the way down from St Clair & Keele (where there are many Viet restaurants as well). It is actually as crispy as intended to be. Don't be intimidated as these should be enjoyed with your hands, wrapped in lettuce and herbs. If you're ordering shakes, I recommend sharing because filling up on a shake would be a waste of such yummy food. It's very refreshing to find a restaurant to enjoy fine Viet food where you can actually sit back and look around without thinking, let's eat and run before I see something that makes me scared!
