Pho Golden Star

This is one of the best restaurants in Toronto for authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The flavors here truly capture the essence of traditional Northern-style cooking. The bún đậu mắm tôm is a standout — the portion is very generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the mắm tôm is well-balanced, fragrant, and not overpowering. Every component comes together perfectly, just like how it’s meant to be enjoyed back home. Beyond that, both the soups and dry dishes are consistently delicious, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. What really sets this restaurant apart is its unique menu. There are many Northern Vietnamese dishes that are rarely seen at other Vietnamese restaurants, making it a great place to explore more traditional and less commercialized Vietnamese food. You can tell that the food is prepared with authenticity in mind rather than being adapted to Western tastes. The service is good and meets general expectations, and the restaurant is clean and well-maintained, making the dining experience comfortable. Another convenient plus is that the restaurant offers a parking lot behind the building, which is very helpful in this area. If you’re looking for a place that offers a true Vietnamese dining experience, especially authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine that reminds you of home, this restaurant is an excellent choice. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic flavors and generous portions.

Went here with family and was pleased with the service and the food. There was a variety of options that you won't find in regular Vietnamese restaurants. We had Supreme Crab Sticky Rice (Xôi cua đặc biệt), the Fried Tofu Platter (Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm), Hanoi grilled fish (Chả cá Lã Vọng) and the Fried marinated wings. All of which were very delicious and packed with flavor. Place was very clean and neat. Would definitely come again.

I’ve been coming to this Vietnamese restaurant for dinner regularly, and it has never disappointed. The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is always friendly, and the service is fast even when the place is busy. I usually order the pho, and it’s consistently excellent — rich broth, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The flavor reminds me of authentic street food in Vietnam. Prices are fair for the quality, and you always leave full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving real Vietnamese food. Definitely my go-to spot!

The spring rolls were delicious! The portions are also big, so one plate can serve at least 3 people. The pho was very tasty! Even with the medium size, the serving is a lot (which I’m not complaining about because I had delicious leftovers for the next day). They’re the perfect food to eat in the cold weather. 😊

Golden Star Pho really impressed me! The pho tastes amazing — rich broth, tender beef, and super fresh herbs. The service is so friendly and caring; they make you feel truly welcome. A cozy spot that deserves all 5 stars!

Nov 2025: Ordered the P4. Pho tái nam, S4. Bún riêu cua, and the Thai milk tea. Note that the overall reviews and rating of this restaurant may be impacted by a promotion they run where they give you a free mini dessert if you write a 5 star review. P4 Pho special was okay in my opinion. The broth was disappointing because it was sweet and not spiced. Lime was required to balance out the sweetness. The brisket was tasty – raw beef and tripe were okay. The S4 broth had quite a strong shrimp paste and fish sauce flavour. The tofu and blood pudding were tasty. Would recommend if you're a fan of all the above flavours. The Thai milk tea was too sweet for us – in hindsight we should have asked for half sweet, but it didn't occur to us since we hadn't had one this sweet before, but otherwise it tasted good. Staff were nice and attentive. They also served warm tea which was great on a cold day.

Just stumbled upon this gem of a spot. Quite an excellent find! Flavorful broth in the pho and the spring rolls were very tasty! Service was great and prices are pretty decent!

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant! I had the traditional pho soup and the pork belly/shrimp spring rolls, both did not disappoint! The ambience is great and I had a fantastic, kind and attentive server! Worth going off the beaten path!

If you are looking for the typical pho and banh min place this is not it. Instead this menu offers frog legs and wraps and a more robust traditional Vietnamese menu. Yes the have pho and broth was A litter sweeter than most but not oily or too fatty, which was nice. PHO is offered in 2 sizes for most combinations and individual sprout and basil plates and offered per bowl. The on the table condiments were interesting too! Shaved thin garlic in vinegar was a great acidic, not spicy compliment to dishes, and was very memorable.

pho ga was decent nice broth but cuts of chicken not great (fatty) one timer for me park in the walmart for parking

This is a fantastic Pho restaurant in an area that has more than a few of them. If you're in the big lot across the street, the pho here is far superior. You'll want to make your way through the rest of the menu, but after a large Pho (twenty dollars) it's hard to fit the rest. You'll need to make time to come on in for a non-pho dish in the future. I have my eye on the crab sticky rice!

Great service, tasty food, generous portions! Family atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly and cheerful. Highly recommended.