Pho Challenge - Toronto, Ontario

1. Big amount of food; 2. A smart way to use the robot; 3. But the food tastes just so so; 4. I won't recommend the mango bubble tea.

April 9, 2024 update: this updated review was made to include photos from our recent Pho Challenge order. I continue to stand by my previous review. If you want really good, delicious Vietnamese food, please consider Pho Challenge! Photos include the following food items: - Grilled Beef on Rice - comes with a ... generous helping of sliced beef, rice, and vegetables. The beef is so savory and does come with a bit of a spicy kick. It's sweet, salty, has some heat, and really has a great umami flavour. Rice dish also comes with the Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce. Honestly, I've had grilled beef rice dishes elsewhere and this is still my favourite. - Grill Chicken on Rice - comes with generous amounts of grilled chicken, rice, and vegetables. Compared to the beef dish, I'd say this one isn't as spicy, savory as well and you get a really nice grill flavour. As always, this rice dish also comes with the Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce. - Chicken Udon Noodle - okay, now most people may not think of udon noodles when they think of Vietnamese food but I have to tell you, this chicken udon noodle is amazing. The chicken is so fresh, the broth is light but incredibly flavourful and has a great umami flavour. The added fried onions on top - amazing. For me, it's right up their with their classic pho dishes. This one is also a winner in my books. ---original review from 2022--- Just ordered from The Pho Challenge today for delivery by directly calling in so I didn't have to pay for a 3rd party delivery fee. Ordered the chicken spring rolls and 3 rice dishes - super tasty with good sized portions. Service was great so a big win for us! Read more

A rare gem for Vietnamese cuisine in the neighbourhood. The key to a good pho is the broth and this place doesn’t disappoint! My partner ordered the grilled chicken vermicelli with spring rolls, and the chicken was full of smoky goodness! Moist and charred just right with hints of lemongrass. ... We would definitely go back for more! Read more

Pho Challenge is a cute, little place with an automated service robot. The Robot is more of a gimmick for that little space. The food was good provided that depended on your choice of the menu. The fried fish and the mango salad that I tried weren't very impressive though ... my friends liked the Pho option. I will need to make an another visit to try the Pho sometimes. Parking is not convenient on the Pape Avenue. The free parking that I got was a sheer luck on the fast food premises that lie closeby. Read more

I recently visited Pho Challenge restaurant in Toronto and I was thoroughly impressed with the food. I ordered the Chicken Pho, which was absolutely delicious. The broth was flavorful and aromatic, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The noodles were perfectly cooked as well, and there was a generous ... portion of fresh herbs and vegetables on the side. I also tried the Chicken Vermicelli, which was equally tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vermicelli noodles were perfectly cooked. The dish came with a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs, as well as a savory sauce that tied everything together. To top it off, I ordered the Mango Salad, which was a perfect complement to the other dishes. The mango was ripe and juicy, and the mix of herbs and vegetables provided a nice balance of flavors and textures. Overall, I highly recommend Pho Challenge restaurant for their delicious food and excellent service. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, this is definitely a great place to check out. Read more