Pho Tien Thanh

Pho Tien Thanh is a casual Vietnamese restaurant at 57 Ossington Avenue in Toronto, in Ontario, Canada. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant. The cuisine is Vietnamese, and the listed specialty and named signature dish is pho, the beef or chicken noodle soup built on a long-simmered, aromatic broth and served with rice noodles, herbs, bean sprouts and lime. Pho has become one of the most recognisable Vietnamese dishes in Canada, and a dedicated pho restaurant offers a focused, no-frills version of it. The listed average is CAD 15-28 per person, or about USD 11-20, making it one of the most affordable listings on the Toronto guide and a practical choice for a quick, filling lunch or dinner. The room is informal and efficient, with casual dress, fast service and a moderate noise level, and it suits solo diners, pairs and families. Drinks at Vietnamese restaurants commonly include Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh juices, tea and soft drinks. A Recommended listing is a mark of quality but is less likely than a star or Bib Gourmand to cause long waits, though peak lunchtimes can still be busy. The restaurant's own website is the best source for current ordering and booking arrangements, as Toronto restaurants variously use OpenTable, Resy or Tock, and casual noodle shops often operate walk-in only. Ossington Avenue is known for its concentration of bars, cafes and restaurants, so a bowl of pho can be followed by an evening stroll along the strip. Ossington subway station is nearby, and a car is not needed.