88 Foods — Attraction in Toronto

The food is fantastic, especially for the price point. Nowhere else in the area can I get a filling meal of good quality and large portion for ten dollars. But let’s focus on the actual reason I keep coming back.

Daisy is the sweetest woman alive. I regularly come for lunch since I go to one of the college campuses in the area. Daisy is incredibly kind and sweet, always talking to me about what’s going on and remembering the little details I absently drop, like what I’m taking in school. I often came in with a few friends, and one doesn’t come out as much anymore due to the snow and ice so I usually pick up her order for her. Every single time I order my friend’s order alongside my own, Daisy has asked about her. Every. Single. Time. Wanting to know how she is, being worried that my friend hasn’t come in lately and asking if she’s okay- she genuinely cares.

I came back from winter break and Daisy gave me a very affectionate talking to about how I should tell her next time, because I went a month and a bit without visiting and I’ve never gone more than a couple weeks before. She was genuinely concerned. Not for a lack of business, but for me, one of a million college kid regulars.

Yes, if it’s busy Daisy can seem a bit offish, yes she can be distracted because she’s juggling so many things, and yes, you might have to repeat something once or twice, but I promise you it’s worth it. For the food, yes, but also for the experience. Somewhere can have the best food at the best prices- I won’t go back if I feel unwelcome. Daisy’s the best of both worlds. Amazing food and...

The first time I found out about this restaurant was from my classmates through Mixed Rice Paper dish it is called Banh Trang Tron. Banh Trang Tron is ​​a traditional snack that Vietnamese youth in our country really love to eat, although her Banh Trang Tron dish is not as eye-catching as other restaurants, but what I really like about it is that she will pleasure to make it for you as you want. The shop here is super friendly and she added a lot of toppings in the Banh Trang Tron and especially she will always make it according to your taste. The shop here has a lot of diverse and popular dishes in nowaday in Vietnam like the menu pictures below that I have posted, I highly recommend everyone to try Banh Mi with Chicken and Lemongrass, because every time I when to her restaurant, she was cooking lemongrass chicken, oh my god, the aroma of chicken and commune blended together make me feel so amazing! Next is about the lady, she is extremely friendly, caring, and extremely funny. For me, when going to a restaurant, the first thing that matters to me is the attitude of the staff or the salesperson because I feel that if they are friendly and always happy with me, I'm always willing to try their dishes. Oh, I forgot, there is one more dish I also want everyone to try, which is Coconut Coffee. There is nothing more than in this strange land to have a person from the same hometown who treats us well like a...

I was googling Banh Mi in my area on google maps the other day and I came across 88 foods. Once I checked out the photos of the restaurant my memory was instantly jogged, this was the place I’d been walking by for years and always meant to go in. After reading the reviews I had to go and meet the sweet lady that made delicious Bahn Mi that everyone was raving about. Today was the day and the reviews did not disappoint! I was greeted by this adorable, older Vietnamese woman. She welcomed me with a smile from ear to ear and cheerful hello. It was right then and there I knew I was standing in Toronto gem. The conversation was easy and she was so happy to chat and get to know me. I miss places like these. We also talked a bunch about how sad it was the Uber and Skip were making it hard for small businesses to survive. I told her that I was so happy I found her restaurant and that I always do my best to support small businesses like hers. Do your self a favour and stop by 88 foods. Remember word of mouth is the only thing keeping businesses like these alive. Amazingly priced, delicious food made with nothing but love. I ordered a lemongrass chicken and cold cut Bahn Mi. The price, quality and customer service can’t be beat!!! I’ll be back real soon to try more things...