Cái Gạc-Măng-Rê Restaurant (Le Garde Manger Restaurant)

It has a unique atmosphere interior, it’s just like I am back to Viet Nam. Food has fair price compared to other restaurants for 4 portions, however its worth the taste. The waiting time is kinda long even though not a lot of people in the store, so if you are in hurry for a meal not really recommend. It’s a quiet and relaxing place, would come back once in a while.

Food This is authentic Vietnamese food, and with a name like that, they truly deliver. The menu included some dishes I had never heard of before, so it’s clearly not just the usual lineup. I ordered the classic Vietnamese dishes I’m used to, and even those felt more refined and flavorful than usual. I would definitely go back to explore their more unique offerings. Ambiance The decor really stood out. You can tell they put a lot of care and creativity into it. It felt like we were transported to Vietnam. The vintage, retro look added so much charm. I loved it. Service The staff were great. They were polite, friendly, and fast. No issues at all.

This place has been pinned for a few months and I finally stopped by on a cold winter day during the tax break. It's located just outside of north York and has plenty of parking spaces. The interior of the place is what caught my attention. Everything is antique and shipped from Vietnam. Visited the place with my family and it was very nostalgic for them. They have an antiques like motorbike and food cabinet etc. Moving on the food, the menu is different than your regular Vietnamese spot. Their style is focused on Vietnamese home cooking. You can find the typical pho, and broken rice dishes here but they have many non mainstream items like banh duc, mi go and canh bun. Bo lui and thit nuong was very fragrant from the grilled which is what I prefer; I would come back and is worth the visit alone. The vermicelli bowl was also very generous with a ton of noodles. The banh duc is completely new to me, and I've never seen it at any Toronto Vietnamese restaurant. It is very similar to banh cuon because of the meat and wood ear mixture. But also similar to banh gio because of the rice flour used, but banh duc is more soft and contains mung bean. This is also a Hanoi specialty so it’s hard to find in Saigon. The mi go is very homey and taste like something my parents would make. This contains pork fat and makes the bowl very fragrant like how vendors in Vietnam sells it. At first I thought it's a vegetarian dish, but it came with veggies and pork slices. The bun Bo hue isn't very spicy which is great for me, and comes with shredded banana blossom. The canh bun is another item not found at other Toronto Vietnamese restaurant. It's very similar to bun rieu. The soup was amazing because I love the flavour of shrimp paste. Another dish I would come back for and highly recommend. The betel leaf wraps are always good, a dish that never disappoints. They also have home meals that rotates daily and a tasting menu which requires reservations. Chatted with the owner and she mentioned each broth is made for each dish. Some restaurants would cut corner. So this is very authentic! Also tried their kumquat and tamarind drink. Both was refreshing and delicious but my pick would be the tamarind. Food came out pretty fast and the owner and staff was very friendly. The owner chatted with most tables and shared a lot about her menu items and the interior. Definitely would recommend everyone to make the trip to try the more low key dishes and travel back in time. By far the best dining experience I've ever had and a great way to start 2025. 🥩Bò Lụi (BBQ Beef Stick - 3 pcs) 🥣Bánh Đúc Chén Nóng Hà Nội (Rice Pudding with Mungbean and Ground Pork) 🍜Mì Gõ (Vietnamese Egg Noodle Soup) 🦀Canh Bún Rau Muống Luộc (Vermicelli in Crab Soup Base) 🥬Bánh Hỏi Bò Lá Lốt / Bò Lụi (Vermicelli with Beef wrapped in Betel Leaf) 🥢Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) 🥢Bún Thịt Nướng Xiên Que + Chả Giò (Vermicelli w/ BBQ Pork and Spring Roll)

Dining at Cái Gạc-Măng-Rê Restaurant (Le Garde Manger) was a heartwarming experience. The food is not only delicious but truly authentic—each dish feels like a taste of Vietnam. What makes this place even more special is the environment. The décor is beautifully infused with Vietnamese culture, from old-time artifacts to traditional art, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that takes you back to simpler days. The story behind the restaurant adds so much soul, making it more than just a place to eat—it’s a place to connect with heritage. Highly recommended for food lovers and culture seekers alike.

Absolutely beautiful place that seems to hold the most delicious and homey foods I've ever eaten at a restaurant. You would never expect that once you step in, you would be transported to an authentic vintage atmosphere of Vietnam culture and foods here in Toronto, Canada. The people are all so welcoming and kind, welcoming you like a family friend that came over to their house for a meal. The food is just wonderful and tastes like what mom would cook. Nostalgia and love are top-tier at this place; 10/10 would definitely recommend anyone to come and try, you will definitely fall in love with this place like I have.

I’ve stumbled across this place on weekday night. Went in with no expectation and blown away with how good their food is. We ordered La Vong style fish, came in a hotplate with onion and lots of dill. Comes with sides of vermicelli and greenery. We also order their beef pho and Bun Rieu. Server is very attentive, i like the fact that it does not feel like a regular hustle bustle pho places around the city. Decor is 10/10. we’re looking forward to go back and try their street foods menu!

We were the first customers of the day. The food was excellent. The staff were lovely, specially the chef who had a chat with us. Great effort has been made to make the restaurant appear warm and inviting.

Came here with my friends from Mississauga and Innisfil, we thought we'd be the first ones there considering we came right at opening but the place got busy so fast. The menu is a bit different than the regular pho restaurants you go to and it is a bit on the pricier side as well. We tried the home meal, bun bo hue, vermicelli bowl, and the BBQ pork. The portion sizes were okay but like I said, it was pricey. I believe it's just the owners running the kitchen so service is a bit slow so don't expect the food to come out right away. They don't all come at once either and we ended up waiting for one more dish when we've finished most of our food already. We did enjoy the food, it has a very clean flavour (can't really quite describe it). However, for the price, I'm not sure it would be my go to Vietnamese restaurant. Would definitely come back and try the other dishes.