越華苑, a decades-old Spadina Chinatown institution that many Chinese Torontonians and international students grew up with, recently announced it is closing, and plenty of local diners were sad to hear the news.
That clear, deeply beefy rare-beef pho got many people through Toronto winters and is part of a shared memory of Chinatown. It’s sad to see it go, but pho culture in the GTA is still thriving. From decades-old shops on Ossington and 24-hour late-night spots to new-style bowls in Richmond Hill and Markham with 40-hour bone marrow broth and hot-stone service, there’s plenty of great pho to explore. We’ve picked 15 of Toronto’s most representative pho restaurants, grouped by area and style, with full addresses and must-try dishes, to help you find your next bowl!
Pho (phở) is usually built on beef bone or chicken broth with rice noodles, topped with rare beef, well-done beef, brisket, tendon, tripe, beef balls and more. Restaurants can differ a lot in broth sweetness, spice balance, cuts of beef and even noodle texture.
If you’re looking for pho in Toronto for the first time, start with the style you’re after:
- Classic Toronto institutions: Pho Tien Thanh, Pho Linh, Golden Turtle, Pho Hung
- Bone marrow: Linh Anh, NAM
- Beef ribs / extra meaty: NAM, Pho Golden Star Premium
- Northern Vietnamese style: Pho Anh Vu, Pho Tai Bac
- Late-night pho: Pho Pasteur, Pho Anh Vu
- Contemporary Vietnamese: Vit Beo
- Markham / Richmond Hill: Pho Bun Bun, Linh Anh, Pho Tai Bac, NAM, Pho Golden Star Premium
By area
Downtown & Ossington: classic institutions and late-night landmarks
Pho Tien Thanh
The most famous institution on Ossington! The broth is intensely beefy, the rare beef pho is cooked just right, and TasteToronto has long rated it one of the city’s signature bowls.
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Address:57 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y9
Golden Turtle
Open since 1987, with a clean broth that’s savoury-sweet without being sugary. Phở Đặc Biệt (house special pho) and Bún Riêu (crab and tomato noodle soup) are the signatures.
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Address: 125 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4
Phở Hưng
A Chinatown landmark, family-run since 1985, with a clear broth. Rare beef with brisket is the classic combo.
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Address:350 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G4
Pho 90
The beef broth simmers for about 14 hours. Beyond pho, the menu spans regional Vietnamese dishes including Bún Bò Huế, Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm and Southern Vietnamese-style plates, so it’s best with a group.
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Address:90 Weston Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 0A6
Pho Pasteur
Open 24 hours! The go-to for Toronto night owls, with generous portions loaded with meat and classic Vietnamese street-food flavour.
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Address:525 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H3
Pho Linh
Known for a clear yet deeply savoury beef bone broth. Besides pho, regulars always order the house-made Bánh Cuốn (steamed rice rolls).
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Address:1156 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1B6
Vit Beo
A contemporary take that refines traditional Vietnamese cooking, including a standout vegan pho with lemongrass tofu and king oyster mushrooms.
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Address:858 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2
Pho Anh Vu
The downtown location is open until 1 a.m., serving a long-simmered rich beef broth and the very northern Bún Chả Hà Nội (Hanoi grilled pork with noodles).
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Address:577 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z2
Richmond Hill and Markham: new-style bowls and great value
NAM Vietnamese Restaurant
The flag-bearer for rich new-style pho! Don’t miss the 40-Hour Smoked Rib Pho and the bone marrow, with the signature fried chicken wings. A late-night hot spot for North York and Richmond Hill.
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Address: 9206 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N8
Linh Anh Vietnamese Cuisine
Northern Vietnamese flavours. Highlights are the House Special Bone Marrow Pho and the Hot-Stone Pho, served in a stone bowl that keeps it piping hot and makes it an occasion.
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Address:3290 Midland Ave Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1V 4W8
Pho Golden Star Premium
Premium in every sense! Famous for its giant Premium Ribs Pho, plus Hải Phòng crab noodles, which are rare in Toronto.
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Address:4500 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 0L2
Pho Bun Bun
Markham’s best value! Big bowls with lots of meat. Besides rare beef pho, the Bún Bò Huế (Hue-style spicy beef noodle soup) and the Grilled Meat Platter are very popular.
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Address:7750 Kennedy Rd #7b, Markham, ON L3R 0A7
Pho Tai Bac
A long-running, no-frills Richmond Hill spot with an authentic rare beef pho broth and friendly prices. A long-time neighbourhood favourite.
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Address:9555 Yonge St #14, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9M5
Scarborough & North York classics
Pho Metro
One of Scarborough’s most popular spots since 2010, with a broth full of depth.
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Address:2057 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z4
Pho Bo To
Besides classic beef pho, don’t miss the house-steamed Bánh Cuốn / Bánh ướt (Vietnamese rice rolls).
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Address:1635 Lawrence Ave W Unit 4-5, North York, ON M6L 3C9
Where can I get 24-hour or late-night pho in Toronto?
Pho Pasteur on Spadina is open 24 hours; Pho Anh Vu on Yonge is open until 1 a.m.; and NAM Vietnamese Restaurant in Richmond Hill is a popular late-night pick.
Where can I find new-style pho with bone marrow or beef ribs in Toronto?
- NAM Vietnamese Restaurant (Richmond Hill): known for its 40-Hour Smoked Rib Pho and bone marrow.
- Linh Anh Vietnamese Cuisine (Richmond Hill / Scarborough): House Special Pho with a whole bone marrow, and Hot-Stone Pho.
- Pho Golden Star Premium (Markham): famous for its Premium Ribs Pho with a whole beef rib.
Which are Toronto’s oldest and most locally loved pho restaurants?
Pho Tien Thanh and Golden Turtle on Ossington, and Phở Hưng in Spadina Chinatown, are Toronto’s most historic and representative pho institutions.