Crusty housemade baguette with chargrilled pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and spicy mayo
Tips from diners
Banh mi are baked fresh at 11am and 5pm. Time your visit to grab it warm. Texture deteriorates after an hour
The pâté is smooth and rich. The pickled vegetables provide acid and crunch. This is not a delicate sandwich
Aromatic beef broth with rice noodles, rare beef brisket, bone marrow, basil, and lime
Tips from diners
The broth simmers for hours. It's fragrant with star anise and cinnamon but not cloyingly sweet. Proper pho
They use both rare and well-done beef. The rare beef cooks in the hot broth. Squeeze lime over the bowl
Rotating noodle specialty featuring seasonal ingredients and regional Vietnamese preparations
Tips from diners
Ask your server what the special is when you arrive. It rotates daily and reflects what's at market
These specials are often more adventurous than the regular menu. Try them if you're feeling explorative
Two grilled proteins served with jasmine rice, pickled vegetables, fish sauce dip, and fresh herbs
Tips from diners
The halibut is grilled until the skin crisps. The lime leaf chicken has aromatic oils from the leaves. Both are tender
The fish sauce dip is pungent. It's meant to be used sparingly—a little goes a long way for umami punch
Fresh summer rolls with rice paper, cooked shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli, and peanut dipping sauce
Tips from diners
These rolls are made fresh throughout the day. The rice paper is silky and doesn't tear. The filling is well-proportioned
Dip in the peanut sauce—it's house-made, nutty, and slightly sweet. Don't skip it
Vibrant Sheung Wan location with casual plastic chairs and lively atmosphere. Pho broth simmers for hours and isn't cloyingly sweet. Banh mi are baked fresh at 11am and 5pm with chargrilled pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, and spicy mayo. Daily specialty noodle rotates seasonal ingredients. No reservations; arrive at 12pm or after 2pm for lunch.
Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized 2024—quality Vietnamese food at accessible prices. Word spreads fast
Bright yellow storefront on the corner of Mercer and Jervois. Colorful plastic chairs outside. Casual, lively atmosphere
No reservations. First-come, first-served. Lunch rush is 12:15-1:30pm. Come at 12pm sharp or after 2pm
Happy Hour 4-7:30pm daily with discounts on drinks. Set lunch available weekdays 12-3pm for value
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