Big Pho — Restaurant in Barrie

Big Pho holds a special place in our hearts, as we’ve been dedicated customers since their very beginnings on Veteran’s Drive. Over the past 7 years, we’ve watched them grow and flourish into the beloved establishment they are today. Their ability to survive and thrive, especially during the challenges brought on by the pandemic, speaks volumes about the quality of their food and the excellence of their service.

What keeps us coming back week after week is not only the authentic flavors of their dishes but also the generosity in their portions, particularly with their beef and other meats. It’s a rare find to encounter such hearty servings that leave you feeling fully satisfied every time. And let’s not forget about the service – it’s consistently good, with a team of friendly staff who always interact with a smile.

One of the highlights of dining at Big Pho is the occasional appearance of the owner, who can often be found working diligently in the kitchen. Despite being busy, he never hesitates to step out and greet patrons, adding a personal touch that makes each visit feel like dining with family. His warmth and friendliness contribute to the welcoming atmosphere that keeps us coming back time and time again.

After reading few occasional misconceptions in reviews, I, being a verified local guide at Google, can confidently attest that such claims are entirely false. Big Pho consistently delivers an authentic pho experience, with ample portions of meat that satisfy even the heartiest appetites. As avid patrons who have savored their dishes time and again, we can attest to the authenticity and generosity that defines every bowl of pho served at Big Pho.

So, to anyone hesitant due to unfounded rumors, we urge you to give Big Pho a try and experience the true authenticity and generosity that awaits. You’ll quickly discover why they’ve earned their rightful place as a beloved culinary gem in our community.

As they celebrate nearly a decade in business, it’s clear that Big Pho has carved out a special place in our community. Their dedication to providing top-notch Vietnamese/Japanese/Asian cuisine paired with friendly hospitality has solidified their reputation as a local favorite. Here’s to many more years of enjoying their delectable dishes and heartfelt service –...

Stopped here to grab some takeaway pho and some fried rice. All in all, it wasn't bad but it wasn't perfect either.

The chicken pineapple fried rice was a smaller portion than we've had from other similar restaurants for the same price and it was like regular, run of the mill Chinese chicken fried rice with pineapple added to it. We've had this dish at other pho places and it's been a signature dish so there's no reason it can't be better.

The pho was nice, broth was decent (not as deep in flavour as we've had before) but I was charged $2.00 extra to substitute chicken broth for beef. Not sure why, they didn't have to do anything special except pour beef broth versus chicken. Nice touch to have shredded chicken as opposed to slices but there were several chunks of chicken bone in it so that was a bit off-putting.

Service was fine. Not overly friendly but not terse either. It was takeaway so... Chicken dumplings were standard fare. Deep fried pot stickers filled with seasoned minced chicken.

Again, decent but not perfect. Probably would go back if nothing else was open and we really needed a pho phix. $68 with 1 medium veggie pho, 1 large chicken pho, fried rice and dumplings (with the extra charges for beef broth and extra veg)...

First time back here since new ownership and it’s not a pho place, it’s a Chinese food place that serves some Vietnamese dishes. I ordered the pho and asked for no onions. The miserable waitress brought my soup and my kids’ soup with what looked like onions so I mentioned to her that I asked for no onions, She responded with “ it’s cilantro, have you ever had pho before?” Yes , Ive enjoyed many, many pho from many authentic places along Spadina, in Richmond hill, Markham and never did it come with cilantro. Instead of being rude, she could’ve just informed me it came with cilantro too. I still left her $5 because I too worked in the serving industry for many years of my life and understand we have bad days. Maybe it was just a bad day for her but it wasn’t a friendly or welcoming experience for us. The food was good, minus all the cilantro and unnecessary rudeness from the one waitress, we will have take out if we eat...