Pho Linh is simply the best. Food is amazing, staff is so friendly and you get your pho in about 5 minutes flat.MUST try the Pho Bo Kho-- spicy beef Vietnamese stew--which is their Monday - Thursday special.
I cannot understand how this place can have so good reviews. Probably because it's (very) cheap, but that should not be a redeeming quality because cheap should not equal to bad. We came in because it was packed which usually is a good sign. First of all they did not tell us that it was cash only (only by the end when we asked for the check), they forgot my beverage order and my partner ordered the wrong thing in good faith and they did not want to replace her order. The food (especially according to my partner who has way more experience than I in Vietnamese food) was not good, all sub-par (for my non-expert taste was not that great either and I enjoy Asian food a lot). The place itself looks outdated and honestly not the cleanest. Definitely will not come back here nor will suggest it to anyone I know.
we were all served within 10 minutes, and the food was amazing. easily the best pho i’ve ever had. the broth is so flavourful and the portion size is good, plus they’re pretty generous with the meat too. make sure you bring cash though
Great seasoned pork chops, better tasting rice dishes
Saw some reviews on internet and wanted to check it out. had 3 dishes, pho and 2 bun (vermicelli) pork and chicken. Ordered pho #2 with rare beef, nothing rare, not very hot, came out in flash (likely already sitting around) didn't say anything because my partner does like me to complain. Broth OK, didn't seem anything special, tasted like it did everywhere else. Asked before ordering about bun chicken if grilled or deep fried - description did say fried, answer "you can get it grilled but fried is better" tasted OK nothing special, no lemongrass flavour. Partner said pork OK. Both bun dishes came out a minute after the pho came out. Had to pull my chicken apart with fingers, not cut well. Service was fast, too fast, like fast food IMO and guy started was cleaning off table while I was still eating. Overall food 3/5 nothing special, over-rated, no hurry to go back, just my experience.
As a southeast Asian who live in this neighborhood, I would say that Pho Tai (Rare beef rice noodle) at Pho Linh is the best I've ever tried in Toronto. Herbal smell broth, excellent quality sliced beef, and soft but tender rice noodle are the signature of this bowl. My family and I, we usually have this menu every week. But you have to keep in mind that they accept only cash, but to be honest, the price is very reasonable compared with other restaurant and it is worth for your money, I guarantee.
Fast service. Soup base was tasty, noodles unfortunately overcooked and broken into small pieces.
One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in town with excellent Pho Tai (rare beef) and Banh Cuon. Definitely also try the Banh Beo Tom Say! And ignore the anti small business idiot who gave them one star for complying with the law of allowing dine in only if someone can show vaccine passport.
Super delicious pho! Very nice service from the young man working there. Will definitely go again for sure! Cash only, which can be slightly inconvenient but they have an atm you can use with 2.99 fee.
Tiny place, cash only. Amazing pho and fast service