Pho Golden Star Premium

The food here was amazing! The pho broth was super clear and flavourful, the meats were tender, and the herbs were really fresh. The staff were very attentive the whole time and kept checking in on us, refilling things without us even asking. Overall a really solid experience definitely coming back!

Pleasantly surprised by this new restaurant. While they are a pho place, only a single page of their big menu is pho. Most of the items are dishes I have never seen at any pho restaurant before. I'll have to come back and try them. This was my first time and needed to try their short rib pho. The soup and noodles were cooked perfectly. It came in two bowls like other places, but the noodle bowl only had noodles and onions. No other meat, unlike other places. The short rib was excellent. The meat fell off the bone with a single hand pull, unlike other places that required gnawing. But once off the bone, you had one big slab of meat which was tricky to eat because you couldn't separate it so it became a routine to take a bit of meat, then a bite of noodles. I would recommend asking for a knife and fork or bringing your own shears if you order this. My wife had P9 which was a seafood noodle bowl of some kind. It had a rich and strong crab flavour.

We had an amazing experience at this spot! Every single dish we tried was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors and beautifully presented, especially Bun Dau Mam Tom and Xoi Cua. The service was outstanding — the staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and excellent hospitality!

I visited Golden Star at the St. Clair location several months ago, and the authentic flavour and high food quality impressed me. When the restaurant opened its new location in Markham, I decided to visit with my friends last weekend. To be honest, I was truly impressed by the cozy atmosphere and spacious dining area. The food was still delicious, and the staff was very friendly. This place is excellent not only for small groups but also big families. Recommend everyone to visit and give it a try.

The food was phenomenal. I really like the Bun dau mam tom here. Generous portion and nice presentation. Really appreciated the attention to details as the owner I believe used to be a fine dinning chef. Service was also excellent. Will definitely come back to try other dishes!

Came today for dinner and was impressed. Menu had alot of items that are not available at your typical Vietnamese restaurants. We got the bun ca hai phong, crab sticky rice, stir fried baby clams with rice chips and goat hotpot. Overall food was good. Would definitely order the crab sticky rice and bun ca hai phong again. You can get more rice crackers if you want. Sticky rice wasn't too oily and has a nice crunchy shell on top of it. I've been on a hunt to find a bun cha ca that's as good as Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen in Vancouver and the broth here comes as close as I can find so far but needs a stronger dill flavor which would have made it perfect. Service was great. Super friendly. Dishes came out timely. Portions are large. They take Amex and not just cash and debit like your typical Vietnamese restaurants! Will return to try more dishes.

The goat hotpot is very flavorful and aromatic, with tender meat and rich broth. However, the portion is a bit too small for the price — it leaves you wanting more. The fish is fresh, well-seasoned, and not fishy at all. The Banh Mi Chao is just okay, nothing special. Overall, it’s worth trying for the great flavor, but I wish the portions were bigger.

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem! It's located in a standalone building with plenty of parking, which made our visit so convenient. Perfect for families — the booth we were seated in was impressively spacious, probably the largest we've seen. They offer a wide selection of Vietnamese cuisine, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese food in a comfortable, family-friendly setting!