Visited as part of the grand opening special for 50% off on entree items. Service was okay but it may have been due to the high volume of people just for the special. The restaurant was not too big inside so we had to share a table with others to help accommodate.
The food was okay at best, with the main issue being the portion size. For the signature pho, there did not seem to be a lot of noodles especially given the regular price, which made it feel like a medium size at most with 3 meat toppings. The rice dishes were a better deal for its regular price of 13.95 for one meat and two fried eggs. If it wasn’t for the grand opening special, the portion sizes may not be the most value for their main dishes.
Overall, it’s an average or okay place for Vietnamese food in the area (Steeles-Woodbine) with more options available in Markham or Scarborough as well. Parking is available on site as there are a few lots in the area which are free for 3 hours if you eat at one of the restaurants...
Read moreI've had the pleasure of visiting Pho Me Up a few times recently, and I must say, their Pho broth is absolutely amazing! Although they only offer one size, the balance between toppings and noodles is spot on.
The real star of the show, however, is the broth. It's rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also appreciate their relatively small menu - it makes choosing what to order a breeze, without feeling overwhelmed by too many options.
Pho Me Up's no-frills approach is refreshing, especially when compared to other places with excessive topping options. Sometimes, all I want is a simple, high-quality rare beef Pho, and they deliver.
Prices are reasonable for the size, and their daily specials for $9.95 are a great deal. One minor gripe: the daily special only applies to one order per table, which can be a bit awkward when dining with a group.
Overall, Pho Me Up serves up a solid bowl of food with a no-nonsense menu at a reasonable price. Highly...
Read moreA new pho place and I know they just opened, so I am giving it 3 stars leaving some rooms for improvement. First there is spelling error on the menu (pork choy? I think they meant pork chop) and I have to refer to the Chinese menu side to understand what meat it is.
I ordered a spicy soup pho, the soup is ok but not spicy enough. They gave good amount of noodles and the meat portion is ok too. However because I was told this is a bun bo hue soup, I was expecting they would give me shredded cabbage and when I asked for it, the service gave me a weird look like (in a authentic pho place, shredded cabbage is given for bun bo hue).
I think the pho price was reasonable but I overheard the table next to us commenting how small the banh mi was for almost $10.
I worked in that campus so for me is good that I don’t have to drive out for pho and I will give them another chance when they are...
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