I've discovered Lan Restaurant just recently and have been sampling their menu for the past few weeks now.The litmus test of any Vietnamese restaurant is it's Pho, particularly the broth. The broth is a alchemy that when prepared *just so* becomes a magical experience. In this case, Lan passes the test with flying colours. The broth is savory, and marbled with just the right amount of fat.Beyond broth alchemy is the establishment itself and its owners. I've known many Vietnamese restaurant owners over the years, but I have to say...Lan is rather special. Her demeanor is...well...genuine. She is the kind of person that you can easily fall into the orbit of. Just today, she was telling me about the differences between how north and south Vietnam serve their Pho. We then had a heartfelt conversation about the difficulties of being a restauranteur on Leslieville Queen during the pandemic.There is something special about Lan, and I am going to continue to order from them to discover all the nuances.
A real hidden gem in the east end. The BEST deep fried spring rolls I've had outside of South East Asia. The family who run the restaurant are so sweet and you can see how hard they work to make the food great! I'm so happy I came across this place, can't recommend enough!
The ownership are amazing!!!My personal favourite is the sweet and spicy chicken and rice noodles.
Lan’s food is fresh & delicious! The best spring rolls, period. And Lan herself is a huge helping of positive energy. So happy to live a short walk away (but definitely worth the drive if you aren’t close!). Thank you, Lan, for last night’s amazing & bountiful feast!
We found this surprise in our take out bag! LAN is always so delicious and we get quick and friendly service and conversation when we pick up our order.
Wonderful, delicious and flavorful food. Excited that there are gluten free options.
Delicious food, reasonable prices, quick turnaround and great (and memorable) service. Highly recommend eating here. Gluten free, dairy free and soy free options. If you can order ahead and pick up your food instead of getting delivery, it makes a huge difference to their bottom line and it ensures their longevity in our community.
My husband and I discovered LAN during the pandemic and it’s so good that I’m sad we didn’t know about the restaurant before! We’re vegetarians and LAN has so many delicious vegetarian options; our favourite is the lemongrass tofu. The flavours in all the dishes we’ve tried are simply the best- they taste fresh and leave us wanting more. Our toddler loves the food, too, which is a huge bonus.On top of the great food, Lan and her staff are wonderful; so friendly and lovely. Lan and her family really care about their business, their food, and their customers. I can’t recommend LAN highly enough.Thank you, Lan!
wonderful food - flavourful and quality ingredients! Delivery quick and food arrives hot and ready to serve. This is our go-to treat!
I have just made my first visit to LAN and it will not be my last. The deep fried spring rolls were fresh and delicious and so was the chicken vermicelli bowl. I look forward to exploring the menu further.. and supporting this fantastic and friendly local restaurant!