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5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

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Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Pho, banh mi, and bun cha aren't interchangeable, and the Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto on this page prove it, with almost 7,900 reviews between them and ratings bunched tightly between 4.4 and 4.7. That tight cluster means the real differences show up in specialty, not quality: one of these is fully vegetarian, another is a quick sandwich counter.

Short answer: For a full sit-down meal, Pho Ngoc Yen 3 Toronto holds the highest rating on this page at 4.7 stars across 1,091 reviews. For a quick, budget-friendly bite, Banh Mi Boys has logged the most reviews here at 2,092, all centered on its sandwiches. A full meal generally runs CA$20 to 40 per person.
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Toronto's Vietnamese restaurants, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Saigon Lotus 4.6 1,878 Vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese View ›
2 Banh Mi Boys 4.4 2,092 Quick, budget banh mi View ›
3 BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine 4.6 1,474 Full-menu sit-down dining View ›
4 Pho Anh Vu Toronto 4.6 1,368 Late-night Vietnamese, multiple locations View ›
5 Pho Ngoc Yen 3 Toronto 4.7 1,091 Upscale atmosphere, full meal View ›
5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

Where to go and why

Saigon Lotus logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Saigon Lotus

4.61,878 Google reviews

Saigon Lotus is a fully vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese restaurant near St. Andrew Street, built around plant-based versions of classic dishes like pho and banh mi. It accommodates gluten intolerance alongside its meat-free menu, and several reviewers note they didn't realize it was fully vegetarian until they sat down, and left impressed anyway.

What people praise

  • Vegan pho praised repeatedly for depth of flavour despite having no meat base
  • Accommodates gluten intolerance with multiple tofu preparations
  • Even self-described meat-eaters call the food a pleasant surprise

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the vegetables in a noodle soup undercooked and the restaurant loud
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,878 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads this page at 4.6 stars across 1,878 reviews, a strong result for a restaurant serving a genuinely different, fully plant-based take on Vietnamese classics rather than a meat-forward menu.

6 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6

Banh Mi Boys logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Banh Mi Boys

4.42,092 Google reviews

Banh Mi Boys is a fast-casual Vietnamese sandwich spot on Yonge Street specializing in banh mi alongside bao buns and tacos, with a rotating menu of daily specials. It's designed for a quick lunch rather than a sit-down meal, with ordering available through a digital kiosk or staff, and seating on a second floor shared with an adjoining cafe.

What people praise

  • Portion size and pricing repeatedly called a great deal for downtown Toronto
  • Daily specials, like a discounted pork banh mi, get specific praise
  • Staff will customize spice level when asked directly rather than through the kiosk

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers wished for more vegetables like cucumber rather than mostly pickled carrot
  • Second-floor seating is tight and shared with a neighbouring cafe
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume2,092 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review count on this page at 2,092, a fast, budget-friendly sandwich counter that has clearly built a loyal lunch crowd downtown.

329 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R7

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine

4.61,474 Google reviews

BeLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine operates on Carlton Street, offering a full sit-down menu of pho, vermicelli, spring rolls, and fusion dishes in a space reviewers describe as more polished than its street-level appearance suggests. Guests order via a QR code menu at the table and are served a kettle of tea on arrival.

What people praise

  • Generous portions repeatedly called out as enough for two people to share
  • Coconut shrimp and Vietnamese coffee singled out as standouts
  • Clean, well-kept interior down to the details, according to multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers found the pho broth thinner and less rich than expected for the price point
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,474 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.6 stars across 1,474 reviews, it's a strong full-menu option, though the mixed feedback on its signature pho specifically means it's worth ordering something else if that's your main test of a Vietnamese kitchen.

45 Carlton St. Unit 2, Toronto, ON M5B 2H9

Pho Anh Vu Toronto logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Pho Anh Vu Toronto

4.61,368 Google reviews

Pho Anh Vu Toronto's downtown location on Yonge Street is part of a wider chain with outposts across the GTA and beyond, serving classic beef pho, bun cha Hanoi, and other regional specialties until 1am most nights. Reviewers who've followed the chain from other locations describe consistently friendly, fast service across branches.

What people praise

  • Portion sizes called generous even by pho-restaurant standards
  • Smoothies and other drinks get specific praise alongside the food
  • Accessible entrance without steps, helpful for guests using mobility devices

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers note inconsistency in the pork's tenderness across different visits
  • There's a surcharge for paying by credit card, worth knowing before you order
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,368 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 average across 1,368 reviews for a late-night option with real depth, the pick if you're eating after most kitchens have closed.

577 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z2

Pho Ngoc Yen 3 Toronto logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Pho Ngoc Yen 3 Toronto

4.71,091 Google reviews

Pho Ngoc Yen 3 Toronto sits on Adelaide Street West and offers a more upscale dining room than its casual pho-shop name suggests, with professionally dressed staff, an extensive menu covering soups, salads, and grilled dishes, and a scan-to-order system. It doesn't currently have a website, but its Google listing shows detailed hours and a busy dinner service.

What people praise

  • Mango salad and rice noodle dishes both singled out for distinct, well-balanced flavours
  • Large portions repeatedly described as enough to share between two
  • Reviewers highlight a genuine sit-down, high-end feel not typical of a pho restaurant

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers wanted more depth and spice in the broth itself
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,091 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It holds the highest rating on this page at 4.7 stars, and while its review count trails the others, the consistency of the praise for its atmosphere and food makes it a strong pick for a proper sit-down meal.

350 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7

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How we score these restaurants

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have actually rated the restaurant, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence combines the two, so a high rating built on thousands of reviews scores above the same rating on a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Vietnamese food cost in Toronto? (2026)

Review highlights on this page put typical spending per person anywhere from about CA$1 to 50 depending on whether you’re grabbing a quick banh mi or sitting down for a full dinner with sides.

JobTypical price
Quick banh mi or takeout, per personCA$1 - 20
Sit-down dinner with sides, per personCA$20 - 50

Ranges compiled July 2026 from real Google review price-per-person highlights across these restaurants.

Vietnamese restaurants across downtown Toronto

These picks cluster around downtown Toronto, along Yonge Street, Carlton Street, and Adelaide Street West, all within a short walk or transit ride of each other. A Vietnamese restaurants near me search downtown will likely surface most of these picks.

What to ask before you order Vietnamese in Toronto

  • Does the kitchen accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free requests?
  • Is the broth made in-house, and how long does it simmer?
  • How spicy is medium heat here, in practice?
  • Is there a surcharge for paying by credit card?
  • Does the restaurant take reservations for larger groups?
  • What time does the kitchen close?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these restaurants?

We looked at real Google Business Profiles for Vietnamese restaurants across Toronto, then ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is there a fully vegetarian option on this list?

Yes, Saigon Lotus serves a completely vegetarian and vegan menu, including plant-based pho and banh mi.

Which of these stays open latest?

Pho Anh Vu Toronto’s downtown location is open until 1am most nights, the latest closing time on this page.

The bottom line

Saigon Lotus is the safe default if you want a genuinely well-reviewed meal, plant-based or not. If you’re after a quick, cheap bite, Banh Mi Boys is built for exactly that, just check the daily specials board before you order.

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