We had a few snags during the previous lockdown, which delayed our opening, but we're now ready to welcome you inside Toronto Pho's 4th location in the Woodbridge/Vaughan area! We struggled to get this location open in the middle of a pandemic. We were on so many rollercoasters trying to open it while the lockdowns were still in effect. There have been numerous occasions when opening dates were changed, causing everything to go horribly wrong. We thought we'd never be able to open it, but we did! And now that we've been able to do so, we're overjoyed to be able to offer Toronto's favourite dishes up north!

This is for everyone who's in the Woodbridge/Vaughan area wondering why there are not that many "pho restaurants near me". We all knew the Woodbridge community needed a new Pho restaurant because we'd frequently hear people say things like "if only you were closer to me," so you asked and we answered!

Hello, Woodbridge are you ready for the best pho you've ever had?

Our newest location is in the Sonoma Heights area at 5100 Rutherford Rd. We are humbled by the outpouring of love and support even before opening our doors!

What can you expect when you dine with us?

Firstly, our pho is made with only the freshest ingredients and authentic spices - no shortcuts here! We take pride in our Pho because our broth is slow simmered and made with a special ingredient called love.

Secondly, we're excited to introduce you to our new wall art! We collaborated with commissioned local artists from @BoldArtInc. who created some amazing pieces for us. Totally Instagram-worthy! Take as many pictures as you want!

Lastly, our atmosphere is meant to be cozy and inviting. We want you to feel like you're at home when you come to eat with us. After all our customers are like family. This is why we love what we do!

What should you try at the new Toronto Pho in Vaughan/Woodbridge? Ph

We will be serving Pho noodle soups, Vermicelli bowls, Wonton soup, Seafood soup, and other dishes. You may also try our fresh rolls or crispy deep-fried spring rolls as an appetizer! We'll have all of your favourite fresh rolls, smoothies, and bubble tea again. This store will also have our new Banh Xeo box, which is a crispy savoury Vietnamese crepe packed with different toppings that you can eat as a lettuce wrap. We'll be serving our mouthwatering extra saucy pad Thai with a unique flavour that you'll never forget. Another magical item we are bringing up north is our Va Va Viet, a Vietnamese Ice Coffe slushie that will knock your socks off! Think Ice coffee... but better.

In conclusion, Vaughan/Woodbridge finally has the one thing it was missing - Toronto Pho!

So whether you're in the mood for a light soup or a hearty bowl of Pho noodles, we've got you covered! Come visit us at our newest location in Vaughan/Woodbridge and enjoy a taste of Vietnam today.

What is the dining etiquette in Vietnam? The Vietnamese culture has a rich and diverse culinary tradition. The country's cuisine is known for its fresh herbs, fish sauce, rice noodles, broth-based soups and French influences. Vietnam has over 3000 years of recorded history that includes the introduction of new ingredients such as soy sauce from China. It's no wonder that this blend of flavours makes for some amazing dishes! Here are 10 things you should know about eating in Vietnam.

1. Noodles are a must-have!

Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its noodle dishes, but rice noodles are the most common in northern Vietnamese food while wheat and egg noodles are more likely to be found in southern Vietnamese food. They're typically made from rice, mung beans, tapioca or a combination of these.

2. Pho is the most famous Vietnamese dish.

It's a soup with rice noodles, typically served with beef or chicken on top. The dish even has its own dedicated Wikipedia page! Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam and today it's considered one of the country's national dishes.

3. It's customary to share food with friends and family members.

This creates a sense of community where everyone contributes around the table, but it also allows you to try several dishes at once! Vietnamese often eat out in communal spaces such as streetside cafes or market stalls. This can be difficult for Westerners who are used to eating at individual tables, but it's a great way to make friends with locals.

4. Be aware of your chopstick etiquette!

It's considered rude to point or play with your chopsticks when using them in Vietnamese food. Only the person who is currently eating should touch his/her chopsticks, and never stick them vertically inside your bowl of rice as it resembles incense sticks being held at a temple.

5. Banh mi is a popular sandwich.

This French-influenced dish usually contains pâté, cucumber and meat such as pork or chicken which is seasoned with fish sauce, garlic and black pepper among other things. It's a great way to try some of the unique flavours of Vietnamese cuisine.

6. Don't be afraid to ask for help!

If you're not sure how to eat a particular dish, don't be afraid to ask your waiter or another diner for help. They'll be more than happy to show you how it's done!

7. Use the herb plate for seasoning.

Many Vietnamese dishes are heavily seasoned with fresh herbs such as cilantro, mint and Thai basil. There should be a small plate of herbs provided at your table which you can use to season your food to taste.

8. Don't waste food!

In Vietnam, it's considered a bad form to waste food as there are people who would be grateful to have it. If you're not sure about a dish, make sure you at least take a few bites!

9. If you're not a fan of spicy food, be careful!

Many Vietnamese dishes are very spicy due to the liberal use of chilli peppers in cooking.

10. Follow the lead of your fellow diners.

When dining with a group, everyone will have a different pace at which they eat and entertain their guests. It's fine to go faster or slower than others, but be sure to follow what those around you are doing so as not to cause offence!

In the end, the most important thing to remember is to be open-minded and have fun when dining in Vietnam or at a Vietnamese restaurant! The food is delicious, and the company is sure to be good.

The cat is officially out of the bag! Toronto Pho's newest home is 5100 Rutherford Road in Woodbridge. We're almost done with our renovations, and if these restrictions don't change we could open as soon as January. We are aiming for January 20th, but keep up with us on social media to stay informed. We're still counting down the days until we can really open our doors, but until then, we've put up a list of the most essential tries in Toronto Pho Woodbridge.

House Special Pho

Our House Special Pho also known as Pho Dac Biet This is a special Vietnamese dish that gives you the best of both (all) worlds and literally translates into "Special Pho". It contains all of the classic ingredients including rare steak, well-done flank, beef balls, tendon, and tripe. This is served with our delicious broth that is slow-simmered for hours with charred onion, ginger, and anise which give it a robust and complex flavour. The perfect bowl of soup to keep you warm on a cold winter day. We highly recommend you try a bowl as soon as you can. It's true comfort in a bowl.

Butter Chicken Wings

Yes, you read that correctly. Butter chicken, but on wings. This was a flavour combination we didn't know needed to exist. It has been at every football night throughout the years since its inception. The ideal companion for a cold beer. Our wings come in 4 other flavours but these Butter chicken wings take the cake. Perfectly crispy, made hot to order every time and drenched in our signature butter chicken sauce. A Woodbridge must-try!

Pad Thai - Any kind.

We became known for our Pad Thai earlier last year, even though we are a Pho restaurant. We can't blame customers for loving it so much, our Pad Thai is genuinely excellent. It has several features that set it apart from the crowd. To begin, it's SO SAUCY and not as dry as traditional pad Thai. So if the sauce isn't your thing, skip to the next dish. Secondly, we really big pieces of fried tofu that we make in-house. Customers frequently request extra tofu, regardless of whether they are vegan or vegetarian. Meat-eaters who just want to try the dish often ask for extra tofu. The tofu takes center stage in this dish, absorbing all of the pad Thai sauce. Lastly, our peanuts are all roasted in-house and provide a wonderful touch of flavour to the dish.

You can try our pad Thai with, shrimp, chicken, chicken & shrimp, or just tofu. We have a feeling Woodbridge customers will love all variations of this dish.

Va Va Viet

Step aside, Tim Hortons, there's a new sheriff in town. We've been selling Va Va Viet - The Iced Viet Coffee Slushie since the summer and it's been a hit! The name was chosen by an Instagram user as part of a contest we held for it. Imagine a smoother Tim Horton's icecap but with a more robust coffee taste. If you're an ice coffee lover you will NEED to try this. We've heard some hilarious tales of the lengths to which our clients have gone in order to obtain some. One of our customers bought 20 in bulk and froze them at her cottage! She simply couldn't survive without it every day. We have a feeling once our Woodbridge customers get their hands on a cup they will have the same feeling towards it.

We hope those 4 items have you excited as we are to open our doors in Woodbridge. If you're looking for Vietnamese food near you, look no further than Toronto Pho Woodbridge! Pho lovers, you're welcome. We can't wait to see everyone in the new year enjoying pho and other Toronto Pho favourites.

Until then, check out our social media pages to stay updated.

We hate to be the bearer of bad news but on Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford welcomed constituents to another edition of COVID-19 lockdown, with the announcement of a new list of limitations that will take effect provincewide at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 19th.

When do new Covid restrictions start in Ontario?

Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, the gathering sizes will drop from 25 people to 10 people indoors, and the outdoor gathering limitations will be reduced to 25.

Ontario has restored capacity restrictions of 50 percent at most indoor settings throughout the province. This covers restaurants and bars, personal care businesses, retail chains, and shopping malls.

Bars, restaurants, and strip clubs will be ordered to close at 11 p.m., with the exception of take-out and delivery services.

The permitted number of people to sit at a table is 10, and patrons will be asked to remain seated in restaurants, bars, and other food or drink businesses.

Dancing and singing are prohibited. Workers or performers are the only people who may sing and dance.

The government has issued a complete shutdown of food and beverage services at sporting events, concert venues, theatres, cinemas, casinos, bingo halls, and other gaming sites.

Ugh, we know this one totally ruined New Years Eve but yes...After 10 p.m., alcohol sales will be limited.

The government adds that any part of a business used for a wedding, funeral, or religious service, ritual, or ceremony is not subject to the following limitations.

According to CTV News Toronto, the Ontario government expects to post 6,000 COVID-19 readings per day by the end of the weekend.

"While our intensive care units remain stable, we expect the number of admissions to grow as more people catch COVID-19, particularity the unvaccinated," Premier Doug Ford said Friday.

Ford Also announced that starting next Monday, people 18 and older will be able to get COVID-19 booster shots.

The time between a person's second dose and booster shot was reduced from six months to three months.

The province also said it would restrict capacity in some indoor spaces with more than 1,000 people to 50 percent.

"I know you are tired," Ford said. "Over the last 20 months, you have been asked to sacrifice so much. We've all dug so deep and now we need to dig a little deeper. We'll get through this."

What precautions can be taken in food services to prevent COVID-19?

In foodservice operations and meal facilities:

• follow safe operations guidance from your local public health authority

• Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• The use of masks when handling food.

• Avoid serving food and beverages buffet style, if possible

• If you must line up for services, make sure that individuals maintain at least 2 meters between them.

• If you're delivering or displaying food items, wrap or package them separately.

• Promote "no sharing" precautions, such as utensils or condiments.

• Make sure that restaurant employees have access to and wear the proper PPE when collecting or cleaning used plates, cups, and utensils, or when delivering food.

• Encourage patrons to return food service utensils or take-out/delivery items in their original closed packages.

A Message from Toronto Pho

Looking for food near you will be a little different now. We understand that these limitations make dining a pain, but we are still open every day until 2 am at our Jane location for take-out in the meantime. You won't be able to dine in our restaurants until midnight as usual, but we will be available for take-out. We continue to focus on providing our customers with great value, fresh late-night Vietnamese meals that are not only made to order but also delicious! We're dedicated to the health and safety of our customers, just as we've always been. We'll go above and above to make these uncertain times a little less distressing for you. Thank you for continuing to support our restaurant Toronto Pho through this difficult period. We apologize in advance for any difficulties this may cause and appreciate your loyalty.

What is Pad Thai?

Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish with eggs, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, and shrimp (or chicken). It's usually served with lime wedges and chilli sauce on the side.

In addition, Pad Thai has five distinct tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and spicy.

What Country Is Pad Thai from?

Pad Thai is a Thai dish, but it's become popular all over the world with many fusion adaptations.

Who Invented Pad Thai?

Stir-fried noodles have been a part of Thai cuisine for millennia, with roots dating back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. After that, local specialties were added to modify the flavour of stir-fried noodles to suit Thai food.

However, it was not until World War II that a rice shortage prompted the creation of Pad Thai as a popular Thai meal. The Thai government urged people to substitute pasta for rice in order to minimize the strain on supplies. It wasn't long before Pad Thai was created in its most basic form, and there are still some vendors in Thailand who continue to sell the traditional version of Pad Thai.

What's the connection between Toronto Pho and Pad Thai?

So, how did a Pho restaurant with the word "Pho" in their name end up known for their pad Thai? The answer is straightforward: it's Pad Thai like you've never tasted before, and it's genuinely wonderful.

Despite the fact that we are recognized for our piping hot bowls of pho and clever branding, we are also well-known for our Pad Thai.

We constantly get comments like "best we've ever had" after posting a photo of our Pad Thai and we can't help but agree.

What makes Toronto Pho's Pad Thai so special?

It's all in the sauce. Traditional Pad Thai is not as saucy. Our Pad Thai sauce has a strong lemongrass flavour and it coats the rice noodles perfectly.

We also use big pieces of deep-fried tofu which adds an amazing crunchy texture to this dish. The tofu also soaks up all of that delicious sauce! Pro- Tip always ask for extra tofu. You can truly never have enough of it with our version of Pad Thai.

Our version of Pad Thai takes you on a culinary journey to flavour town. Did you know we roast all of our own peanuts? We serve them with every order chunky, fresh, and full of flavour. We take pleasure in knowing that all of our sauces and toppings are prepared and prepped in-house.

We've tried our sauce on chicken wings and they were a success! Pad Thai Chicken Wings, you'd better remember where you heard it first because it's going to take over the Toronto food scene.

Where can I get Toronto Pho's Pad Thai?

Because our Pad Thai is so delicious, we wanted to give our customers an amazing deal on it. For a limited time, you can buy 1 get 1 free on all orders of Pad Thai on UberEats. So, why not try it out for yourself? You won't be disappointed!

Looking for the best Pad Thai near you? Toronto Pho is a Vietnamese Eatery offering delicious, fresh, fusion culinary masterpieces all day. We are your go-to for late-night eats with 4 locations to serve you across Ontario. 

Every year, thousands of youth experience homelessness and sex trafficking in Canada.

Covenant House provides a safe space for youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk.

Over the last decade, we've seen a change in the GTA. We are now seeing more young people stay at shelters like Covenant House for longer periods of time than previously. This is due to the fact that these teens now face more complicated issues, such as abuse, neglect and family breakdown, more youth struggle with mental health, finding affordable housing and getting stable, meaningful jobs.

Homelessness or trafficking can happen to anyone. However, young people who face added barriers because of disability, sexuality or racial identity are often over-represented. And 59 percent of youth at Covenant House are from average and upper-income households. For them, the street appeared a safer option than staying at home.

These youth are some of the most vulnerable and some of the most resilient.

With the right opportunities, they can build a better future.

Toronto Pho has chosen to do our FREE PHO give-away in a more meaningful manner this year and will donate hot meals on Christmas Eve to the Covenant House. 

For every $5 you contribute, we will add another $10 to make it a complete meal.  Last year we gave away almost 1000 bowls of Pho this year we aim to do the same!

Help us pay it to forward this holiday season.

To donate, click our GOFUNDME link: https://gofund.me/de2597c3


- The Toronto Pho Family