SEN Vietnamese Cuisine (Pacific Mall) — Restaurant in Markham

Unfortunately I did not have a good experience. Came at around 4pm and was the only seated table in the entire restaurant for the whole 1-1.5hr I was there. Food took about 30 mins to come after ordering and I really wasn't a fan of the flavours. The pho broth didn't taste good. For the bun, nothing really had flavour (not even the fish sauce) and the noodles were slightly hard (might have needed to cook for longer). The rice, again the meat didn't really have flavour either. Hopefully this is just a soft-opening thing and they get better but can't see myself coming back. The interior was beautiful though.

Update: As a response back to the owners comments. Wow. Ok I see what kind of restaurant this place is. First point, it's either you're the liar or you very clearly got me confused with another customer. I got off work at 4pm that day so there was NO way I arrived around 3:30pm and got my first dish at 3:45pm and second dish at 4:01pm. According to my camera's metadata I definitely arrived after 4pm and it indeed took about 20 mins to get my first dish after ordering and about 25 mins to get all 3 dishes. Second point, is that if you read my review I never complained about the service time, just clearly stating it. I did unintentionally say it took 30 mins instead of the 20-25mins it took to get all the food which was my fault but again, I never complained it took too long. The rating is primarily based on the experience I had with the food which wasn't to my preference. Last point, oh you don't have to worry about me coming back because after this attitude from the owner I will never be back.

A warning to anyone planning on coming to try out this restaurant, please note if you give an honest review that's not to the owner's liking this is the kind of response you get...

I visited this restaurant because it seemed newly opened and had a trendy vibe. When we first walked in, the décor was beautiful, with a strong Vietnamese influence. We arrived right after they opened, so it wasn’t too crowded, and we got a nice window seat. The environment was pleasant, with tables spaced comfortably apart.

The menu prices were slightly higher than average, and we ordered some of their most popular dishes: pho in a stone bowl, fresh shrimp spring rolls, soft-shell crab noodle soup, a Thai milk tea, and a Thai coffee.

The pho in a stone bowl was very fancy—the bowl was extremely hot, and the soup was boiling when served. It came with a three-layer tray, and we had to quickly add the fresh meat to the bowl to ensure it cooked properly. However, when we put everything in, some of the soup spilled over, but that wasn’t a big issue. The broth was flavorful, and the beef bone added richness, with the meat being very tender.

The soft-shell crab noodle soup, on the other hand, was too salty and only had one small whole crab in it. The fresh spring rolls were just average—nothing special. Surprisingly, the Thai coffee was a standout, not too sweet and full of rich coffee flavor.

Overall, the restaurant is beautifully designed, but the food feels slightly overpriced, and the taste doesn’t quite...

The old sports store at pmall is now a beautiful and delicious Vietnamese restaurant.

As soon as you walk in, you’re welcomed with a pleasant entryway. The inside of the restaurant has a calming and elegance atmosphere. They play a nice jazz and lofi which makes it very relaxing. I love the ambiance!!

Our server Lisa was the sweetest!!! She was very attentive and tended to our needs. She definitely made our visit pleasant. There’s a button on the table that you press if you need help. It’s very efficient so you don’t have to look around for the server or try to make those awkward eye contact while waving your hands up 😅🤣

OMG their in house tea is heavenly!! Too bad they don’t sell them to take home 😅 I ordered shrimp pad Thai which had huge shrimps! The portion is very good for the price and tasted deeee-lish! Hubby ordered a medium rare beef and meatballs pho. The broth is very rich and medium was enough for him. My daughter also got pho, and my son got the steamed rice with grilled pork. They both enjoyed their meal but had to get it to go due to the big portion.

Definitely coming back! Thank you to the owner and the staff for making our visit an...