The Pho Restaurant - Markham, Ontario

One of my favorite Vietnamese dining experiences was at “The Pho” restaurant known for its authentic south Asian cuisine. Located in heart of Markham on Hwy 7 & Woodbine. (Across from Longos & Home Depot, north side) ‘The Pho’ has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with traditional Vietnamese decor, soft lighting, ... and a casual yet elegant setting. The aroma of fresh herbs and spices fills the air. The staff at The Pho are friendly and attentive, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. This dining establishment offers an authentic and delightful Vietnamese dining experience, with a menu that showcases the diverse and vibrant flavors of Vietnam. It’s a must-visit for anyone who loves Vietnamese cuisine or wants to explore it. Read more

First time at this new location. There air conditioning is not strong, hence the reason why they probably turned on 3 fans. Their meat is so tender and their broth is excellent. Light and flavourful. You can feel the collagen on your lips. We ordered the following: 1. Assorted Pho (small and ... large bowl) I really like their tea. Not sure what they put in it. Will definitely return. Read more

Best authentic vietnamese restaurant in the Woodbine /Hwy7 area. The pho broth is excellent, hot and tasty soup with good portion of meat/noodles. Fresh spring rolls are fresh and delicious. A great lunch here!

Located in the Shawarma Stop plaza across from FMP on the Burger King side. There's not that much parking but usually the lot isn't too packed. My friends and I stopped by on a saturday evening after a session of badminton. We JUST managed to dodge the dinner rush as we ... arrived at around 6:30 and got a table for 6 with no reservation. The minute we all got seated there was a line packed out the door and the yelp waitlist updated in real time to reflect a 20-40 min wait *phew*. The original pho was pretty good according to my friends. I did try some of their broth. It was nice! My personal fave place for pho is still Pho Anh Vu on Hwy 7. That place is untouchable right now imo because of their great taste and HUGE portion sizes. I ordered the pho tai sa te (satay broth) while the friend next to me ordered pho tai ca ri (curry broth). They both tasted good but the ca ri broth tasted great! It was more complex and layered than the satay broth. Next time I'm back, my go-to will definitely be the curry broth. None of us tried the vermicelli bowls so I can't comment on that. At the end of the meal, the server notified us that they couldn't split the bill but they gave us a 5% cash discount which was appreciated (usually if you pay in cash you get 10% off but it's fine). Service itself was pretty good. The servers were all friendly and prompt. I do wish they kept the tiny sauce dishes at the tables for easy access though (you have to ask the server for a specified number). One thing that's special about this place is they also let you build your own bowl of noodles (same concept as Deer Garden) which is cool for a viet place. This is a solid spot for Viet eats! I think they are definitely on the pricier side for the portions they give (the L and XL sizes should be bigger in my honest opinion) so Pho Anh Vu will still be my go-to viet spot in the Richmond Hill/Markham area. Read more

The Special Pho Noodles in extra large size ($16 plus $5) was tasty, with a very generous portion that would easily satisfy 3 adults with regular appetites. The meat amount was also quite generous, adding to the overall satisfaction. I highly recommend the deep fried wings with butter sauce; they were ... both delicious and aromatic, with a portion perfect for sharing. The atmosphere was comfy and casual, although the background music was a bit too loud for my liking. One thing to note is that the restaurant charges 50 cents per takeout box, so it may be a good idea to bring your own containers. Read more