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Pho Metro

Restaurant Vietnamese restaurant Pho restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto


Address

2057 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z4, Canada

Website

www.phometro.com

Contact

+1 416-750-8898

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 8:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 VoudouLounge 10 months ago on Google
    My brother brought same takeout home recently and it was pretty good. We also have dined in sometime ago and that was enjoyable as well.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ava S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a really great place for Vietnamese cuisine! The broth in the noodle dishes are delicious and the serving sizes are HUGE. I will definitely go here again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leonard E. 2 years ago on Google
    So many people have mispronounced the name of this restaurant chain; it's "fur" like what's found on a fox or rabbit. Now, let's move on. My sweetie kept telling me that the best Pho restaurants are found in Los Angeles. Is that foreshadowing a second place finish for everywhere else? Seems so. There was a 30-minute wait after we left our name & cell # for the text notification that our table was ready. Whoa, this is a busy place! Rather than playing hopscotch, we did our homework in advance by scanning the menu and selecting these Sunday afternoon delights: A5 Gỏi cuốn tôm thịt - Shrimp and pork rice paper rolls B2 Bún thịt nướng - Vermicelli with grilled pork P12 Phở tái saté - Rare beef with spicy satay noodle soup N17 Chè 3 màu - Vietnamese 3 colour bean dessert The P12 noodles where good but the rare beef should have served on a separate plate to allow the customer to add whenever they wanted. Thin cuts of meat swimming in hot broth destroys the texture fast. The spicy soup broth was a disappointment as it wasn't flavourful. I enjoyed my B2 vermicelli and the accompanying green tea that was provided after we handed over our completed order sheet. The A5 rolls were okay but the nice surprise was the refreshing N17 dessert! Service was good, Cash is king here and the reward is 10% off. Very nice!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jack L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a popular spot, and often busy during the dinner rush. Luckily, you do not need to wait for too long for an open table. The food was great and everything tastes authentic. My only concern was that all the drinks were unable, and they did not serve water or tea. I really wanted a smoothie and iced coffee.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica A. 2 years ago on Google
    When we don't know what to eat or cook, we head to Pho Metro. Their rice with grilled beef and fried egg is one of my favourites. The rice and beef portion is generous, which is ideal for me. We also had pork and shrimp spring rolls as an appetizer, which were very delicious. I'm just hoping they offer sugar in the condiments section because I like to sweeten my vinegar. My fiancé ordered grilled beef noodle soup, it’s nice that they separated the grilled beef from the soup and served with bean sprouts on the side. By the way, expect to wait in line for at least 5-10 minutes because the restaurant is always packed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wilson T. 2 years ago on Google
    They are always busy so grabbing a table can be a wait sometimes, but the food is so worth it. Their pho (P1) is so flavorful without being so oily like some other places. My other favorite go to dishes are B1 and C1!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edgar 2 years ago on Google
    Pho Metro has some of the best tasting Pho dishes that I’ve ever had in the city. Their broths were packed with flavor and the protein and noodle portions generous. The meats were very tasty as well and the toppings fresh. We had a Curry Brisket Pho and a Rice Noodle Soup with Mixed Seafood, Pork and Quail Egg. The Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls were simple but, definitely well put together. There’s a lot more left to try on their menu but, so far we are very happy with our experience. The staff was very friendly and diligent during our take-out order.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahmed Ishmum R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is good and the restaurant is super busy. We tried: 1) Mango Salad with Shrimp 2)Shrimp Rice paper rolls 3) Pho (Beef/ Shrimp): The quantity is a lot for a single person.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prince K. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the beef chow mein and I was FULL by the end of it. It's decently priced and you can even get 10% off if you pay using cash. The staff were friendly and helpful. I'm glad that each table have more than enough cutlery and napkins that you don't have to ask for them for a change. The bathroom was also clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MJ R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had dinner with my mother there last night. We had the fresh spring rolls, vermicelli with fried spring rolls and red and mung bean drink with green jelly and coconut milk. All were delicious. Not too greasy and generous serving of vermicelli. The drink was so good. Nice that they accommodated coconut milk for regular milk as we r lactose intolerant. We will go back to try other on their menu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DIY V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very tasty and high value! Highly recommend! The Pad Thai was generous, tasty and a good amount of high-quality chicken! The spicy chicken Pho was tasty and generous too, very spicy and delicious. You should check out the deep dried spring rolls too, delicious! Hot tip: take cash for 10% off!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Barron Cedric Tan (Cedric T. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the many Pho restaurants around the area serving similar fare. What they got going for them are the big portion sizes. It may be a little more than enough for most people. What I find short in this place is the restaurant's vibe. Interior theming and overall elegance is just very simple and boring. Chairs, tables, and how everything are arranged are just very plain and all business. In the abundant and numerous industry of Vietnamese Pho restaurants, I just cannot find anything present here to make it stand out from the rest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clayton L. 1 year ago on Google
    This Vietnamese restaurant was recommended by a friend and it was spot on! We were a party of 6. Everyone more or less has something different and we all enjoyed our meal. Spring rolls for appetizer. I had the grilled pork chop and chicken with a fried egg on rice. It was tasty. Seats around 60. Fairly clean and decor is typical zen, plenty of potted plants. Banh mi sandwich counter right at the entrance. There’s a parking lot in front but shared with neighbourhood stores so is limited. Would recommend for a nice Vietnamese meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toronto G. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing pho! No wonder this place has a very high rating. The pho broth is clean and very flavourful. Vermicelli is also great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dylan L. 4 months ago on Google
    We went for dinner around 6 on a Wednesday and got a table for 3 right away. I ordered the $18.99 curry brisket pho, which was pretty good. The food took a while to come compared to other pho places I've been to. The portion size was large, and they gave a lot of brisket. It had a nice blend of Vietnamese curry and pho flavour. The brisket wasn't much different than the beef that most other pho have. Some pieces were a bit dry, but still better than a lot of places I've been. Overall, it's a decent Vietnamese restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marz K. 8 months ago on Google
    Pho Metro’s food is consistently good. So is its waiting line lol Every time we come to Pho Metro, there are also people waiting in line. On a Friday lunch time, the waiting was ok for 2 persons - around 10-15min We ordered the pho and the dry vermicelli with meat and shrimps, as well as the fresh sugar cane juice. Everything was yummy. We enjoyed our visit. In terms of service, we don’t have much expectation from a typical pho restaurant. They were efficient and generally polite. I won’t ask for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kelly 1 year ago on Google
    Was in the area for some errands & stopped by for a quick lunch! Portions & prices are great 😋 They are pretty generous with the amount of meat in the bowls! The pho broth is pretty clear but I feel like something was missing. Service was lovely as well! It can get quite busy so there’s a 1hr seating limit & they offer 10% off if paying with cash! Parking is a bit tight as parking lot isn’t huge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rianna 1 year ago on Google
    Google highlighted this restaurant as top rated in the area and I am so thankful I stopped in! It was busy and bustling on a Saturday at lunch so you know it’s delicious and it was. I had the grilled chicken pho and it was perfect. They have a variety of takeout items, desserts, snacks, fresh sugar cane juice and more. Seating is limited to 1 hour which is understandable. Easily the best pho I’ve had in the GTA. Pay with cash and get 10% off, go here and eat some amazing food. 🍜
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Came highly recommended by my brother, definitely did not disappoint. My partner and I got fresh rolls, chicken wings, curry beef brisket noodles and spicy noodles with beef and ham. Both dishes tasted great, I would have enjoyed the broth to be spicier to be honest, it wasn't spicy at all. Came at 430pm and it was already busy, for how quick the turnover is, I definitely commend them on running a tight ship and still keeping good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ud 2 years ago on Google
    First time trying thai food. Pho.. it was like dream the taste, quantity and quality everything was just perrrfect. And the service too, as we were there first time. Enjoyed every single spoon. Super happy will visit again. Definitely recommend, my first try was seafood pho bowel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ΓΞЯΞSД̵ C. 2 years ago on Google
    When I crave for something home cook meal and vietnamese food, this is one of the best restaurant to go to. Great price, good portion and best of all food are delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxy H. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered mango salad and seafood pho. Love their pho broth and clean environment, we will come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place, there are so many to try. Bun Rieu was freshly made and tasted great with delicious minced pork. But no tomatoes 🍅 was in the soup 🤓 I’ll be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 seveninabottle 1 year ago on Google
    Came here early around 5pm to avoid line ups. Have been here couple times and the food is consistently good quality with reasonable prices. Pay with cash for 10% off. I always order their rice vermicelli with spring roll and grilled chicken, the chicken is marinated well but not too salty and the sauce that they give you to mix into the noodles goes really well with the noodles. My partner loves their beef pho (noodles in soup), the beef is v soft, almost melts in your mouth. You can order spring rolls as a side dish which are a little pricey but very tasty. Overall, we spent around 30-40 cad for two.

  • 4/5 Brian O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, well worth the higher price tag of some of the other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Great portions, fast service and friendly staff. Would definitely call in advance to reserve a table. I've always had luck getting a table, however, it seems like this place is busy 24/7 - 365.

  • 5/5 Bogdan D. 1 year ago on Google
    A go to spot for pho and vietnamese cousin. Always consistently good quality of broth and fresh ingredients. You should also try their pad thai - one of the better options in the area. The portions are very big and delicious. The food (a great variety) is amazing. Place is clean, staff is polite. Definitely recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Selim J. 11 months ago on Google
    Pho broth was so rich and delicious! The spring roll was so fresh, crunchy and juicy. I also ordered steamed rice with beef and chicken, the beef was so tasty. Bit busy on weekend lunchtime, but the wait time wasn’t too bad.

  • 4/5 Alisha 10 months ago on Google
    Great restaurant with reasonable price and tasty Vietnamese food. Love the Tom Yam Saop Noodle :)

  • 2/5 Anna X. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had high hopes for this restaurant because of the good ratings, but left a bit disappointed 😔 We got the house special pho, bo bun hue, shrimp rice paper rolls, and an iced coffee. The house special pho lacked depth of flavour and the broth tasted very surface-level. The meat pieces were also small. The shrimp rice paper rolls were filled with just rice noodles, lettuce, and a bit of shrimp. No herbs or interesting vegetables so it tasted very plain, even with the dipping sauce (which mostly just tasted like hoisin). The bo bun hue was not bad, probably the best thing we ordered. The iced coffee was probably 80% ice and 20% coffee and was finished in like 3 sips. Service was a bit slow but the restaurant was quite busy so it was understandable. There was a default 10% tip and they do not split bills for groups bigger than 4 people. There is a 10% cash discount. Washroom was clean and looked recently renovated. Overall, food was not super great and we will probably not be coming back.

  • 5/5 Kamen V. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious Pho! Would recommend to everyone that is a enjoyer of this style dish. I have had many of their different Pho soups and the curry beef one is my favourite!

  • 5/5 Alyssa M. 5 months ago on Google
    This place got me hooked and craving for Vietnamese food. 💕 Had the P1-House Special Noodle soup and B3A- Vermicelli with Grilled chicken and fried spring roll. They were really good and hearty. The portions are rlly big. We just ordered a medium of P1 and it was good for 2 persons. Perfect for winter! The location is good, very accessible and easy to find. And the staff are always kind and helpful :)

  • 4/5 Robert Z. 7 months ago on Google
    Worth Trying. Have returned. A classic suburban offering of Pho, Pad Thai and Banh Mi all in one location. Not bad in terms of flavours. The spring rolls are actually my favourite, crispy, moist on the inside, perfect with the fishy salty umami dipping sauce. Pho - passable but nothing crazy to write about. Pad Thai is passable. Cash 10% discount. Limited parking.

  • 5/5 Moushita M. 7 months ago on Google
    Very very good and authentic pho! They are very generous with the meat portions. A large size is comfortably shared between two people. Will 100% go back again and again! The place gets super busy so expect a queue and no seating in waiting area.

  • 4/5 Tommy O. 5 months ago on Google
    I passed by this place every week for the past 10 years, but never been to this restaurant. I finally gave it a try and didn't regret. You must try this amazing place! Reasonable price and good food.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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