Pho Anh Vu, Dufferin
16 people recommend, 7 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodToronto25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pho Anh Vu recommendations are pooled across Toronto outlets, with Dufferin explicitly praised by two diners. Those Dufferin comments highlight Bun Bo Hue and Bun Cha Hanoi. Other commenters find the chain expensive or uneven: criticism of Yonge and Eglinton, Midtown, Yorkdale and Wellesley refers to those outlets, not automatically to Dufferin.
Address
Pho Anh Vu Dufferin, 3200 Dufferin St Unit 1B, North York, ON M6A 3B2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Bun Bo Hue, Bun Cha Hanoi
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/thoughts_of_icarus in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026
Values living close to Pho Anh Vu.
- Caveatu/Medical_Frame831 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Says the Yonge and Eglinton branch is much worse than another pho place they rate highly.
- Recommendsu/rahkinto in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026
Agrees with the post and says they live very close to the Don Mills branch.
- Recommendsu/attainwealthswiftly in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Concedes the rival is cheaper but says this chain tastes more authentic.
- Caveatu/Dismal-Science-9901 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026price
Says this restaurant costs noticeably more than a rival and questions whether that is justified.
- Caveatu/intecknicolour in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026price
Says this place seems overpriced.
- Recommendsu/circlingsky in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
Named among good pho spots that also tend toward sweet.
- Caveatu/static-one in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026price
Agrees that the restaurant feels overpriced.
Show all 25 cited comments
- Caveatu/applepill in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Says the Midtown branch's bun is far inferior to another spot's version.
- Recommendsu/FrostLight131 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
Says Pho Anh Vu is far ahead of any rival.
- Recommendsu/Tezaku in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Calls this chain a benchmark for Toronto Vietnamese restaurants, though it is now widespread.
- Caveatu/bukabukazukamuka in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Calls the Yorkdale branch much worse than another branch, though it is their regular spot.
- Recommendsu/Ailurophile_Fox in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Says many Vietnamese diners go to this chain and that flavour stays consistent across branches.
- Recommendsu/DimensionSad6181 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Lists it as a go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/th1ghs_supremacy in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025variety
Agrees, saying the condiments offered make a big difference.
- Recommendsu/DirtyDan_131 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Says this place is really good and that its recipes differ from the alternative.
- Recommendsu/mwyyz in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Says the original Dufferin branch is the best of the chain and recommends specific bun dishes.
- Mixedu/Crimemaster_Go_Go in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026price
Says they like this location but find it a bit pricey, and asks for cheaper nearby options.
- Mixedu/At_Space_Station in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Finds the Wellesley branch too salty, but still values it as a late-night option.
- Recommendsu/Funny-Revolution-792 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Lived near the Dufferin branch and praises its BBH and bun cha.
- Caveatu/Original_Factor_3973 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Calls this chain mediocre now and says it has spread everywhere.
- Recommendsu/Justlurking86 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Calls Pho Anh Vu good and says a bowl there is their favourite.
- Recommendsu/aesthetique in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Says they personally like this spot.
- Recommendsu/holistic_water_bottl in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Ranks it among the best four tried downtown.
- Recommendsu/okiwali in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Names it as a pick too.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.