Food & Drink

UFO Restaurant 
241 Niagara St.
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This unassuming spot is tucked away on Niagara Street in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwood’s neighbourhood and opens early making it perfect for breakfast or lunch. But get your fix early because it’s closed by 3 pm on weekdays. Their House Special Pho is the highlight. The beef broth is perfectly balanced and all traditional toppings add that extra richness that will keep you going back for another bite. The House Special Juice, a mixture of carrot, beet and ginger, is a great accompaniment to any bowl of Pho on the menu. 

Cafe Pho NHo 
2060 Dundas St. W.
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This corner bar and restaurant makes the best pho in the city’s west end. The giant portions are full of savoury goodness one expects when getting a bowl of this healing beef noodle soup. The noodles are the ideal texture and the brisket is super tender with just the right amount of fat. This spot is also open late and is frequented by the city’s service industry folk who are craving a beer and a hot bowl of soup after a long night on the job.

Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington Ave.
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This is probably one of Toronto’s most well-known spots for our soupy Vietnamese treasure. There is a constant debate about whether Ossington’s Golden Turtle or Pho Tien Tieng have the better phở bò, but where Golden Turtle deserves a mention, Pho Tien Tieng takes the gold. And after earning a spot in the Toronto Michelin Guide, its broth is the one to beat. Gorgeously rich and flavoured with warm spices like anise and clove, this beefy bowl of soup is what dreams are made of.