There are all sorts of reasons why you might be craving Vietnamese food in Vaughan. Here are a few: you’re tired of your usual takeout rotation, pho is the ultimate comfort food, and your last attempt at homemade spring rolls ended with oil splatters on the ceiling. Whatever the reason, here’s a list of spots across the city that’ll help you check ‘Vietnamese feast’ off your culinary bucket list.
Pho Hung Phat H&P
$ | (365) 550-0042 | WEBSITE
Pho Hung Phat H&P is often packed for weekend brunch, but they usually have ample seating available on weekdays from open until mid-afternoon. Beyond classics like the house special pho, they also have standout dishes like the grill beef rice with tender, perfectly marinated beef, and the pho with rich broth made from real dried shrimps. Skip the bland chain spots and head here for authentic flavors.
Dear Saigon
$$ | (905) 508-1368 | WEBSITE
Stop by Dear Saigon in Vaughan if you’re craving both comforting soup and crispy appetizers. They have standout dishes from fragrant pho to spicy tom yum noodles, as well as crispy chicken wings and fresh rolls. Visit their location to enjoy your meal.
Pho Nga Son
$ | (905) 237-8889 | WEBSITE
The authentic Vietnamese dishes at this Vaughan restaurant are technically available any time of the year, but they’re just as good on a cold winter day. You can order the popular Pho Ga, House Special, Chicken Pad Thai, or Bun Bo Hue—great alternatives if the thought of another bland lunch excites you as much as the fluorescent lighting in your office break room.
Pho Huong Trang
$ | (416) 638-1480 | WEBSITE
If you’re looking for a reliable spot for Vietnamese comfort food, Pho Huong Trang has been serving the community for over twenty years, and that includes takeout.
Choose from their extensive menu with 34 types of drinks, bubble tea flavors, pho noodle soups, stir-fry dishes, pad thai, rice dishes, appetizers, and congee, and also feel free to pick up one of their signature dishes like the Huong Trang’s Special Plate—a combo of fried chicken wings, battered shrimps, and spring rolls—which comes with generous portions to make the meal as satisfying as possible (unlike when you settle for a bland, overpriced lunch elsewhere).
Place your order in person or call ahead.
Da Nang Restaurant
$ | (416) 747-7888 | WEBSITE
Da Nang Restaurant, a great Vietnamese spot in Vaughan, serves authentic dishes that cater to southern tastes, with a variety of dipping sauces that complement their meals. The restaurant offers a cozy, home-cooked feel and has a generous parking space. Recommendations include the banh khot, fresh shrimp spring rolls, ox tail dish, and grilled pork sausage with vegetables, all of which leave customers feeling full and satisfied.
Pho T&T
$ | (905) 669-1852 | WEBSITE
As much as we wish we could have Pho T&T’s lemongrass soup as our daily lunch, they’re tucked away. But even though it’s not the most convenient location, they do have a variety of pho options available for dining in, like the plain with beef and the tender brisket. And though it’s not fast, we’re pretty sure if you wait for their fresh salad rolls no one’s going to complain.
Flower Lantern Vegetarian Restaurant
$ | (416) 746-9888 | WEBSITE
Flower Lantern Vegetarian Restaurant will be serving three standout dishes this weekend: imitation duck & vegetable on pan-fried noodle, veggie salty fish & soy chicken fried rice, and veggie BBQ duck vermicelli. If you want to try one or all three for dinner (plus maybe some of their affordable BBQ mock banh mi), they are available for pickup or delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Banh Mi Huong Que
$ | (416) 749-8088 | WEBSITE
Banh Mi Huong Que has some of our favorite Vietnamese sandwiches like the classic beef banh mi and spicy shredded beef jerky, and some great affordable options, too. But they also have a few other dishes like Airdrie macaroni if you don’t want to deal with a full sit-down meal this afternoon. You can see their whole selection and place an order in person.
Pho Truc Lam (Weston Rd.)
$ | (905) 265-8488 | WEBSITE
Pho Truc Lam on Weston Rd. serves excellent Vietnamese food, but this winter they’ll also have specials. You can try their seasonal offering which includes both the Pho Tai and Bun Bo Hue. Orders for dine-in can be placed there.
Pho Dau Bo Restaurant
$ | (416) 749-9943 | WEBSITE
Pho Dau Bo Restaurant has two classic Vietnamese soups available for lunch this winter, but this Vaughan establishment is maintaining their original approach to both. Their pho gets some added richness from rare beef and a topping of fresh herbs, while their Bún Bò Hué has pork and is served with spicy broth. And if you want some seasonal vegetables wrapped in a crisp shell, they also have vegetable spring rolls available.
Vietnoms Thornhill
$$ | (365) 556-0252 | WEBSITE
This Thornhill spot makes some of the best area’s best Vietnamese, and also some tasty drinks. Stop by for classics like rare beef pho and spring rolls, or branch out a little bit with carpaccio and sizzling beef.
Pho Anh Vu
$$ | (905) 707-0030 | WEBSITE
This Vietnamese spot in Vaughan has some of our favorite pho, and also a wide variety of authentic bowls. You can order everything from traditional beef pho to oxtail hotpot to weekend-only specialties here.
Hello Pho
$ | (416) 519-3182 | WEBSITE
This great Vaughan food court spot only has one standout dish among their new menu items, but it has so much going on, one dish is probably all you need. It’s the Turducken of Vietnamese cuisine: banh cuon and beef vermicelli layered with grilled meats, topped with fresh herbs and housemade sauces. If this sounds like an exciting meal rather than something that’ll get you skipping other mall options, you can find your order here.
Pho Tai Bac
$ | (905) 237-7228 | WEBSITE
Pho Tai Bac serves up our favorite beef pho in the area, along with other standout Vietnamese dishes like coleslaw rolls, shrimp cakes, and grilled pork. Honestly, anything that comes out of their kitchen is satisfying—fried wings included. Stop by for classics like tender flank meat and soft tendon, and maybe add on some spring rolls. Dining in is available at their Richmond Hill location, where the friendly staff makes even first-timers feel right at home.
Taste of Vietnam Restaurant & Bar
$ | (416) 398-8838 | WEBSITE
Taste of Vietnam Restaurant & Bar has a bunch of dishes available on the menu, like house pho, chicken spring rolls, seafood fried rice, and ice viet coffee. But if you’re even considering eating here you already know what you really want. Just order the house pho and call it a day.
Pho Friendly 18
$ | (905) 597-5582 | WEBSITE
Pho Friendly 18 is a Vaughan spot that makes fantastic pho and equally fantastic bun rieu. While they have some Vietnamese standards like pho dac biet or spring rolls, we also recommend trying their less traditional ones like the house special noodle, chicken wings, and our favorite: Vietnamese condensed milk coffee. You can place your order here.
Gio Cha Thanh Huong
$ | (647) 345-4008 | WEBSITE
Gio Cha Thanh Huong is tucked away in Vaughan, but you can find their authentic Vietnamese snacks at their small, cash-only spot. Grab a box of their popular banh cuon for around $10-$11, featuring soft, chewy dough and flavorful fillings. The friendly, cheerful bakery owner serves up delicious fried spring rolls, fried tofu, and steamed buns with a smile, though the small space means waiting outside in winter when it’s busy.
While the sauce could use a boost, the overall experience is warm and welcoming.