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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 5429 reviews

What DanMEatsGood likes about Rua Vang Golden Turtle Restaurant:
One of the BEST Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto. Their Pho is unbelievably good. Family run restaurant- great people. Spring rolls also terrific. I eat in or get takeout at least twice a month. Highly recommend. View all feedback. What latepatron doesn't like about Rua Vang Golden Turtle Restaurant:
Came for lunch today, ordered a vegan pho and vegetarian spring roll. The spring roll arrived at the table, took a bite and moments later another server arrived with my order which to my surprise, had a vegetarian spring roll with it. I asked the server what was served to me just moments before, he looked at the spring roll and advised that it contained pork. I told him immediately that I was vegetarian and this was... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Andrew
20.01.2018 - 15:11

Pho with lean beef and well done flank was satisfactory. Didn't like that there was no complimentary hot tea served like any Pho restaurant we've been to. Almos...

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John
20.01.2018 - 15:11

The restaurant is situated just very close to the Lower Ossington Theatre, so whilst waiting for the show, we had the opportunity to try this place. We ordered...

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Josefa
20.01.2018 - 15:11

Not a place for a long, leisurely meal, quite cramped and busy. But good pho and vermicelli-wrap dishes.

Augustine
20.01.2018 - 15:11

Check out their review video on Eater. Very good, simple, clear broth authentic pho. Perfect for the cold Toronto weather. Even better on a hot summer day when...

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Trenton
20.01.2018 - 15:11

My sister lives around the corner from here so every time I visit her in Toronto I always grab food from here. Great Vietnamese restaurant... good is great and...

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Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant on Ossington Ave in Toronto offers a mixed dining experience according to reviews. While some diners have raised concerns about service and portion sizes, others have praised the freshness and flavor of the food. The restaurant seems to shine in its vegetarian options, with a vegan pho garnering positive feedback. Despite some mixed reviews, Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle remains a popular spot in the trendy Ossington strip for Vietnamese cuisine.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 67 reviews
YummmTO
02.08.2023 - 12:41

It's been a while since I've been downtown to the Ossington strip. If you're not familiar, it's an area on Ossington Ave, between Queen St W and Dundas St W, th...

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DanMEatsGood
02.08.2023 - 12:41

One of the BEST Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto. Their Pho is unbelievably good. Family run restaurant- great people. Spring rolls also terrific. I eat in or...

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Krystyna
02.08.2023 - 12:41

Usually a massive fan but our take away food came with a maggot in it.SO GROSSSSSS. threw up and feel sick. not the standard that should be upkept during a pand...

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Marco
02.08.2023 - 12:41

I have my favourite restaurant in Toronto now! We meet this place by chance and I'm really really glad for that. Every bite that I gave, I smiled after. Top 1 i...

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PeterBruceG
02.08.2023 - 12:41

Fresh, large portions tasty and great service Outdoor patio only open at night. #84 And #79 are great!

Doordash
4.8 ★ from 200 reviews
Tosca
06.03.2024 - 07:39

So so good!! We keep coming back! Their house made lemongrass chilli oil is great to use in stir fries, marinade (tofu! and on rice buy some now!!

Andre
06.03.2024 - 07:39

Small Portion. I must express my disappointment with the portion sizes of the dish we ordered. It was disheartening to see that the quantity was significantly l...

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Catherine
06.03.2024 - 07:39

Delicious! Provided everything I needed to put my pho together, including the sauces. Plus, I appreciated that they didnt include cutlery and napkins because I...

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Peter
06.03.2024 - 07:39

Small portions, below average fare. Tastes like theyve been making the same stuff for a thousand years and theyve lost all inspiration

Mandisa
06.03.2024 - 07:39

Everything was cold and dry . The pork tasted stail like it wasnt freshly cooked . the spring rolls were hard and cold full of oil . the egg was rubbery amd col...

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Yelp
3.0 ★ from 336 reviews
Aiko
22.08.2023 - 06:17

We used to come here often about 10 years ago. At that time, I learned about this place word-of-mouth and wow! Their Pho soup was super clear with deep...

Daniel
22.08.2023 - 06:17

One of the best pho spots in Toronto, Golden Turtle has been an Ossington staple for years. Particularly during peak times, there's always a long wait here...

Chris
22.08.2023 - 06:17

It's been a while since I've been downtown to the Ossington strip. If you're not familiar, it's an area on Ossington Ave, between Queen St W and Dundas St...

Facebook
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Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 235 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 1828 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 237 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 2453 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 3 reviews

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