I have to say I haven't eaten to much Vietnamese food, but a friend recommended Anh Dao Restaurant to me. The food was very good, better then expected. The pho soup was excellent, the house special noodle soup was orgasmic in my mouth (very fresh ingredients). I also really liked some of the appetizers however I do not remember what it was called. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a... more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing.

I love the service, as soon as i walked in through the doors i was welcomed immediately, walked me to the first empty table and served me right away.

The food is outstanding, when they say it is authentic, it is true to it's word. The pho is usually my go to food at any vietnamese restaurant. I can say this is one of the best i have tried so far. Their... more

Amazing Authentic Vietnamese food! I love their rolls. The chao Tom (shrimp wrapped on sugar cane) is especially delicious. What adds to the experience is the exceptional customer service. They were very attentive to all of my needs and accommodating to my child.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Vietnamese comfort food.!

You want authentic vietnamese food, this is the place go. Trust me I know what I'm talking about, the food is the bomb and never disappoints. Top it off with excellent customer service, you got the full package. Try the spring rolls they are a gift from heaven.

Hands down one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto! I've been coming here for years now and the food has always remained consistent. Mainly known for their nem nuong (pork sausage rolls) which never seem to disappoint, the rest of the menu is equally as good. Set in their traditional ways and never falling into fads and trends, this place has never ceased to amaze me with their food.... more

Ordered a dry pho with soup on the side, stir fry noodle and Vietnamese coffee. The food portions were a generous amount which was a bonus. The food was average, nothing spectacular. However the Vietnamese coffee was so delicious! It brought back memories when I was in Vietnam for a week. Their coffee was strong and addictive. The coffee takes its sweet a@s time to drip but it's worth the wait!

I've been coming here for years as a recommendation from Vietnamese friends, I don't think I can go wrong... when the locals recommend it...

When you come here, you're not looking for decor and/or atmosphere.. you're simply coming for the food..no expectations for seating and decor..

I usually order the beef pho here and I'm never disappointed in the bold soup base, spring rolls work well as... more

Ordered pho, papaya salad, and fresh rolls. The rolls are freshly made. Pho is decent although they are skimpy on meat and noodles hence the $1 for extra noodles. Salad looks beautiful and tasted fresh and delicious.

Service as noted in other reviews is indeed curt, indifferent, and he don't really give a rats a@!e. Someone should try to make funny faces at him and see if he cracks a smile. I... more

I tried Bun Bo Hue today, it's too much oil/grease... Service sucks.!

Cash Only.

The pho was good and the soup broth was delicious. However as others have said the service sucks. Our server didn't seem to care when one of our friends told him that her noodles were too spicy. He then said rudely that we can only have extra noodles if we paid for them. Also I too heard the microwave being run just like Jennifer K when I ordered the spring rolls. I won't be back.

I've been coming here since I was a little girl... Mainly for pork sausage rolls. It's super delish here! Im assuming they recently renovated their restaurant because it looks quite different than from the last time I came which was a little while ago. I highly recommend this place if you wanna try some special rolls :) there are other meats but i forget what they're called

I was told by a Vietnamese friend that this is the Viet restaurant in Toronto - Pho Hung paled in comparison. So I knew that I had to try it.
Upon first stepping inside, I had my doubts. The place had a mysterious and unpleasant smell when I walked in. The menu was limited, but the server was really nice and accommodating, so I kept my judgments at bay. I ordered a curry beef satay vermicelli -... more

Anh Dao - my go-to for pho near campus.

Given the huge selection of Viet restaurants around these parts, too many are surprisingly sub-par. I have always preferred Anh Dao over the others, but up until this year they lacked sizing options completely! One size does not fit all when it comes to food, never did and never will. In years past, it forced me over to Pho Hung where MSG overdose... more

This place is owned and is family run. I've been here a few times already and I would only recommend the banh hoi here. Everything else is mediocre and washrooms are terrible.

Best Pho

Best Pho in Toronto! Quick, well priced and clean. Friendly and authentic mom and pop place. My go to for a satisfying Vietnamese meal.

Came here on Sunday for lunch. They don't open until 12 pm so we were waiting briefly outside until they opened. We were the first I the restaurant and sat in the dark for a few minutes as they were getting things set up.

Ordered rare beef pho and shrimp/pork spring roll. Pho was great, broth was rich in flavour, noodles were al dente and there were fresh red onions, green onions and cilantro... more

Really good prices, very filling,,Had pork chop rice. and satay vermencellie beef. Both were great quality and left satisfied. Place was empty so food prepared quick.

Place was rated one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto. It's hard for me to say this was much better then others I've tried but worth a visit.

Fantastic vietnamese res. The pho taste like home made goodness that is 10 times better than pho hung's watered down broth. Their rolls are delicious and fresh.

Everything on the menu is of quality and made from wholesome ingredients.
Definitely worth the visit.

It is run by one viet couple, the wife cooks, and the husband handles the front.

They are closed on wednesday.

This place is a family owned restaurant. I really enjoy their wraps which comes with a very large platter of toppings ranging from greens to pig ears. The pho, mun and rice dishes are good too. I also particularly enjoy the cane shrimps.

My #1 recommendation for Vietnamese food in Chinatown.

This is a great little unassuming restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.

I came here when a Vietnamese craving couldn't wait anymore, and I needed something close to work! The yelp reviews are pretty meh (and they are warranted) but it was worth the risk.

The menu is actually pretty large, and has many items I haven't seen at other Vietnamese places in the city, HOWEVER, the craving was for a... more

Not great vegetarian options if you're not in the mood for fish. But there's a quiet friendly feeling here, and the ingredients are fresh.

the service wasnt really good , it was dead slow..the price isnt really worth the food there. i got this pho called "pho dac biet" and the noodles was like a ball of noodles stuck together. the rice there isnt good too. like its a small bowl of rice flipped over on the plate to make it look "good" but the problem is the rice looks nice but the whole plate of rice,meat and egg just looks weird... more

Came here again yesterday, ordered a Chicken Breast Pho. Unfortunately the chicken was very dry and hard. So I'm updating the rating accordingly.

When eating at Pho restaurants 99% of the time I will order vermicelli with grilled pork and a spring roll (bun thit nuong). With that being said Anh Dao is at top of my list. Cash only.

I fell in love with this restaurant after my Vietnamese friends first took me there. This becomes my regular stop whenever I crave nem nuong (sweet pork wrap with vermicelli). It's simply amazing with their seafood dipping sauce mixed with peanut. I don't have high expectation on service at any Asian places, so I'm pretty happy with their not too pro service.

Came here with a few other yelpers and for me it was pretty good but nothing amazing.

The food was good and pretty good value and I manage to stuff myself for under $20 which was not the best idea as I missed out on the food at the following event.

It is not a flash place but then again not many of the good joints on Spadina are.

The guy who was serving us was quick and welcoming.

Although... more

The service is slow and (slightly incompetent). The washroom stinks a little. But the food is the best vietnamese food in Chinatown right now, so close to my mom's home cooking.

it's not bad. service is good. dishes are good.

5 stars IMO for a Pho place in Toronto. My new go to Pho Place. Fragrant broth, good cut of meat, not too salty. Now, you don't get a choice of sizes which might be a problem if you are big eater or get full too easily. But Pho is top notch.

Even the rice for any of their rice dishes is apparently made in the tradition way (told to me by my Viet wife) which I agree, makes it superior to other... more

Finally, I'm all setup to write my first review. This used to be one of my favorite place for traditional Vietnamese food. However, I've been quite disappointed with the service. We ordered some pork wrap #12 for my wife and I and two little kids. We ordered the medium size and was only given dipping sauce. So we asked for to additional sauces for my kids.

During the meal, the portion of... more

Despite the good reviews and high hopes for this place, I was very disappointed. The food was just so-so, it wasn't really cheap either and the service was very, very bad. The waiter and the rest of the staff at the back were completely emotionless and very cold. Definitely not going back.

Legit vietnamese "homestyle" food! Had the papaya salad, good portion. Serve with boiled shrimp and pork, crushed peanut garnish and rau gem(?).. Exactly how my mom makes it at home!
The pho my boyfriend had however was a little different to who he is use to, but he still slurp it up.
My entree was the grill shrimp wrap with beef. May I say Amazing!!! The ratio of serving is how it's suppose to... more

I will go ahead and declare that this is my favourite and probably the best bun thit nuong I will eat in Toronto. At this point I have lost track of how many times I've ordered this dish here (I even joke that this is one of the pillars of my friendship with one of my best friends who also feels the same way as I do about Anh Dao and their bun).

Despite the ridiculously long itemized menu they... more

How have I never noticed this place before?

I came here for a quick dinner with a fellow Yelper Avitania since I was craving pho and wanted an inexpensive dinner. We ordered a bowl of pho and the nem nuong, since a few people have reviewed it very well. I'd never had nem nuong before and I really enjoyed it. To be fair, if you pour enough nuoc cham on a phone book, I'd probably eat it. The... more

OVERALL: Customer service was bad, server was a b@!%h. However, the food was great. Only went here because it was freezing balls that day and most restaurants were closed for some odd reason. Give it a shot if you wanna deal with rude workers, while eating yummy Vietnamese food.

Definitely a restaurant where you want to "Keep it simple, stupid"

Recommendations:
- Vermicelli noodles with grilled pork.
- Durian milkshake
- Chicken satay

I've been disappointed with some of the other dishes. It's best to stick to the basics. Beef was very overcooked, rice paper rolls are a lot of food, but it gets boring for sure.

Mediocre service. Not a whole ton of care put into it,... more

More of a 3.5 - I'll have to go back (which I will) and try it again. I had the spicy beef pho, which was worlds more flavourful than your run of the mill Vietnamese restaurant (i.e. the place across the street).

The prices aren't amazing - their fried rice/noodle dishes are downright expensive at around $12, and their condensed milk coffee - always a favourite - is an unjustifiable $4. The... more

***1/2 stars

Was looking for a place to eat prior to the Yelp Elite Pimp Your Profile Pic at Lomography. We arrived around 5:30PM to a relatively empty restaurant. It really is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant with attempts of decor such as the paneled art on the walls (typical of a Vietnamese restaurant). The kitchen is towards the rear of the restaurant and makes you not want to know how your... more

Do people only rate because of food and forget about service? I am really upset because I came here based on people's review. I am on vacation, and since I came with my family, they wanted some authentic Viet food.

When we first arrived it was 12:06. The restaurant was supposed to open at 12. The guy opened the door and did not greet us. He didn't even seat us. He was so damn grouchy. Just... more

Great lunch option. My friend and I ordered the do it yourself rolls, and a bowl of chicken curry vermicelli noodles. The rolls were filling and fun, (but messy!) we were actually so full after sharing the roll plate that we only dipped into the noodle bowl. Impressive for two growing girls. The chicken curry was pleasantly spicy (not overwhelming) with lovely cooked onions. The dish was warm,... more

Xlnt!!! Clean... Tasty.. Lots of love in the place.. The bun was delicous! Fresh ingredients... Nice service.. I'll be back.. One note.. They close On wed.

3.5

went a few weeks ago for dinner. it was super quiet when we first arrived and you know how empty restaurants can be a sign of a sub-par joint. but within 15 minutes, people arrived. my friend had this huge platter of vietnamese sausage thing. a banh? i had pho. it was not bad. a bit on the salty side and left me thirsty, something i don't usually experience at xe lua. service is alright,... more

3-1/2 stars.

Went here for lunch on a Saturday and the place was 1/4 full which was fine by me as I was looking for a good quick meal.

I wanted to have some Pho, but I was a little disappointed with the lack of selection of Pho in the menu. Other Pho restaurants had countless combinations of meats you could choose for their Pho, but Anh Dao just had maybe 3 or 4 (I was hoping for rare beef,... more

11:00pm is a bit late late for a 12-year old boy to be working as a server. But then again, the service he provided was better than that of someone with 12 years of experience. Plus, I've been very wrong at guessing ages.

Broth here is absolutely, superbly delicious.

Great mom and pop vietnamese restaurant

Anh Dao Vietnamese Restaurant located at 383 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, has been my number one favourite Vietnamese restaurant since the year 1990.
Anh Dao is just a friendly family run Mom and Pop operation and the Vietnamese Cuisine served today is as tasty as it was 21 years ago, when I first set foot there. The same family runs... more

great place

great place

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine, reasonably priced

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine, reasonably priced.

It's a small family operation. Our favourite Vietnamese since 1984. The best Imperial Rolls anywhere. Marvelous

It's a small family operation. Our favourite Vietnamese since 1984. The best Imperial Rolls anywhere. Marvelous Vietnamese drinks made with fruit. My 10 year old loves it, but ask them to leave out the mint leaves for kids.