Pho Dau Bo Restaurant

First time here. I think this place is a chain Vietnamese restaurant. Pretty basic in tes of broth flavoring and service wasn't anything to write home about. Overall I would probably still return if I was in the area and wanted some Vietnamese food. I think I would still recommend this place to those who like Vietnamese food and are nearby.

One of the original locations of this famous GTA chain, and it’s still got it. Broth is great, even the vegetarian pho here is decent compared to other restaurants. The portions have definitely got smaller, but what to do.

One of the best Pho shop in GTA. Family-style. Very tasty, Delicious. Good portion, Good prices. Decent service. The food to the table fast, is Fresh and clean. Recommended. Lots of free parking.

Craving Pho as always and was nearby this area, so decided to give this place a try.

Came here on a Tuesday around 6pm and the place had a few people dining in. This place is fairly big and can sit a lot of customers, so I wonder if they get extremely busy during rush hours. If they do, I'm sure they can manage given the space. So no worries if you're with a big group.

For the service, it was pretty quick. Got seated right away and the menu is already on the table along with the paper where you write down your order. The food came pretty quick as well. Again, would like to mention it wasn't busy so service level may change when you visit at a busier time.

Now for the food... This one is a bit different. I was expecting to try their Pho Dac Biet, but issue is, I didn't see it on the menu. You can choose your Meat combination. This is actually neat since it keeps the menu minimalistic. The "Pho Dac Biet" I ordered is generous with the topping. Broth is good and not too salty like other places. The Spring Roll is crispy but thin. For the seafood dish, it tasted like Wonton Soup.

Overall, can't go wrong with this place to get your Vietnamese cuisine cravings satisfied.

Pho Dau Bo Restaurant
Do I Recommend?
Only if you live around the area, and if you are looking to pay less for a meal.

How is the service?
the service is but below average, when we were there they mistakes with our order, wasn’t big enough mistake that we bothered correcting them, but it did decrease the dining experience, because the ingredients we wanted were missing. Otherwise nothing special.

How is the food?
the food was not as great as I remembered, but maybe the covid-19 impacted their food quality. However, it was still decent enough to enjoy. The price is lower than typical Vietnamese restaurant you’d go to so that is a bonus.

My friend ordered rare beef and beef ball Pho soup. He said it was excellent. I ordered vermicelli with stir fried chicken and lemongrass stir fried beef. The chicken wasn't bad and the beef was incredibly delicious. Side veggies the dish came with were fresh and tasty especially enjoyed the mint leaves. Will definitely be going back.

As of writing this review they’ve now allowed indoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I’ve been coming to pho dau bo for years and they’ve now renovated the interior. Everything looks clean, the food is still great, and all tables and chairs are distanced accordingly.

I’m kinda sad about the limited menu, the dish I usually order banh cuon isn’t on the menu right now, but I hope in the future they add it back again.