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Growing tired of pho? Well, here is a list of Toronto's best Bun Bo Hue!
When most people think about Vietnamese food, it's almost unanimous that the first thought would be pho. The popular noodle soup is a favourite for many, but for those in the know, there's a noodle soup dish that might be even better.
Bun Bo Hue is a Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup using round noodles and various meats that include beef, pork, sausages and traditionally, pork blood cubes and pig trotter. It has an incredible blend of lemongrass hints with layered spicy and umami flavours. If you love pho but haven't tried Bun Bo Hue, you're really missing out.
Here are some of the best places for Bun Bo Hue that you'll find in Toronto.
Pho Con Bo
You know a place is good when the entire restaurant is filled with other Vietnamese patrons. Pho Con Bo does bun bo hue the traditional way, complete with plenty of spices and big chunks of pork blood cubes. If you're a bit wary, feel free to customize how you like, but know that it's worth trying and expect a bit of spice along the way.
Pho Con Bo
You know a place is good when the entire restaurant is filled with other Vietnamese patrons. Pho Con Bo does bun bo hue the traditional way, complete with plenty of spices and big chunks of pork blood cubes. If you're a bit wary, feel free to customize how you like, but know that it's worth trying and expect a bit of spice along the way.
Bong Lua
This tiny hidden gem is popular for their noodle soups like the bun rieu, but the bun bo hue is killer. Not only is it absolutely massive, but the sheer amount of meat should underscore just how delicious this soup is. It also may well be the spiciest of all the entries on this list.
Bong Lua
This tiny hidden gem is popular for their noodle soups like the bun rieu, but the bun bo hue is killer. Not only is it absolutely massive, but the sheer amount of meat should underscore just how delicious this soup is. It also may well be the spiciest of all the entries on this list.
Bun Saigon
This popular Chinatown restaurant serves up Viet comfort food favourites like the pho and bun rieu, but their bun bo hue is a hidden gem. Great spicy and umami flavour, their bun bo hue is becoming a local neighbourhood favourite.
Bun Saigon
This popular Chinatown restaurant serves up Viet comfort food favourites like the pho and bun rieu, but their bun bo hue is a hidden gem. Great spicy and umami flavour, their bun bo hue is becoming a local neighbourhood favourite.
Vietnoms
It might be surprising to see that one of the better bun bo hue dishes in the city comes from a modest takeout spot near Bayview Village. What started as a weekend special has quickly become a menu staple because of the sheer demand. The place is small but the portion sizes are most definitely not.
Vietnoms
It might be surprising to see that one of the better bun bo hue dishes in the city comes from a modest takeout spot near Bayview Village. What started as a weekend special has quickly become a menu staple because of the sheer demand. The place is small but the portion sizes are most definitely not.
Pho Ngoc Yen Restaurant
Probably a top-three spot for bun bo hue in the city. This Mississauga restaurant might well be the best Vietnamese spot in an area filled with great Viet restaurants. Their bun bo hue is fully authentic with a heaping amount of noodles and spices.
Pho Ngoc Yen Restaurant
Probably a top-three spot for bun bo hue in the city. This Mississauga restaurant might well be the best Vietnamese spot in an area filled with great Viet restaurants. Their bun bo hue is fully authentic with a heaping amount of noodles and spices.
Que Ling
This tiny Vietnamese restaurant has a small menu but their dishes are packed with flavour. Their bun bo hue is a popular menu item and is a local favourite in Old Chinatown on Gerrard.
Que Ling
This tiny Vietnamese restaurant has a small menu but their dishes are packed with flavour. Their bun bo hue is a popular menu item and is a local favourite in Old Chinatown on Gerrard.
The Pho Restaurant
This spot in Markham is not technically in Toronto, but I found it hard to keep off the list. Immensely popular and busy in the area, they're bun bo hue may not be as spicy as others on this list, but it has such a strong lemongrass flavour and the portion size is immense. It is a must try if you're ever in the area.
The Pho Restaurant
This spot in Markham is not technically in Toronto, but I found it hard to keep off the list. Immensely popular and busy in the area, they're bun bo hue may not be as spicy as others on this list, but it has such a strong lemongrass flavour and the portion size is immense. It is a must try if you're ever in the area.
Anh Dao Restaurant
This recently reopened Vietnamese restaurant on Spadina is a favourite amongst Toronto's Vietnamese community. They are well known for their authentic Viet dishes like their mon dac biet, but do not sleep on their bun bo hue. It's one of the spicier versions out there and packed with flavour.
Anh Dao Restaurant
This recently reopened Vietnamese restaurant on Spadina is a favourite amongst Toronto's Vietnamese community. They are well known for their authentic Viet dishes like their mon dac biet, but do not sleep on their bun bo hue. It's one of the spicier versions out there and packed with flavour.
Baldwin Village
308 Dundas St W
Dzo Viet Eatery
Vietnamese
This entry on the list is easily the hippest and most contemporary of the bunch. Though not your classic authentic take on bun bo hue, it is still incredibly delicious. They use a slow-cooked broth that has been simmering for over eight hours. They also use a lemongrass sate, pineapple, mam tom and a thick tender piece of beef short rib.
Dzo Viet Eatery
Baldwin Village
308 Dundas St W
This entry on the list is easily the hippest and most contemporary of the bunch. Though not your classic authentic take on bun bo hue, it is still incredibly delicious. They use a slow-cooked broth that has been simmering for over eight hours. They also use a lemongrass sate, pineapple, mam tom and a thick tender piece of beef short rib.
Vietnamese
West Queen West
57 Ossington Ave
Pho Tien Thanh
Vietnamese
On the Ossington strip, you'll find an unassuming little spot that looks like nothing on the outside but take a step in and find yourself surrounded by the aroma of broth. The bun bo hue here might not be as popular as their pho, but it's just as delicious, if not more so.
Pho Tien Thanh
West Queen West
57 Ossington Ave
On the Ossington strip, you'll find an unassuming little spot that looks like nothing on the outside but take a step in and find yourself surrounded by the aroma of broth. The bun bo hue here might not be as popular as their pho, but it's just as delicious, if not more so.
Vietnamese
Bach Yen
Over in Old Chinatown on the east end, you'll find perhaps the best Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Many Vietnamese restaurants are around, but the bun bo hue here might be the best, with incredibly rich and strong umami flavours.
Bach Yen
Over in Old Chinatown on the east end, you'll find perhaps the best Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Many Vietnamese restaurants are around, but the bun bo hue here might be the best, with incredibly rich and strong umami flavours.
Brockton Village
1156 College St
Pho Linh
Vietnamese
A favourite amongst locals, Pho Linh offers a wide variety of Vietnamese classic comfort food. Their bun bo hue is a must order and has such a rich beefy broth.
Pho Linh
Brockton Village
1156 College St
A favourite amongst locals, Pho Linh offers a wide variety of Vietnamese classic comfort food. Their bun bo hue is a must order and has such a rich beefy broth.
Vietnamese
Scarborough
2057 Lawrence Ave E
Pho Metro
Vietnamese
Becoming a Scarborough institution, Pho Metro is consistently packed for lunch and dinner. Don't be surprised to find a wait, but it's well worth it. Loaded rice and vermicelli bowls are great, but their bun bo hue is stellar. They don't skimp on the toppings here.
Pho Metro
Scarborough
2057 Lawrence Ave E
Becoming a Scarborough institution, Pho Metro is consistently packed for lunch and dinner. Don't be surprised to find a wait, but it's well worth it. Loaded rice and vermicelli bowls are great, but their bun bo hue is stellar. They don't skimp on the toppings here.
Vietnamese
North York
2385 Finch Ave W
Bun Bo Hue Pho
Vietnamese
When a place is named after a dish, there's a good chance it's their specialty. Bun Bo Hue Pho, located near Weston and Finch, may be the best place in Toronto for this spicy noodle soup. The flavours are incredible and the portion size is hefty.
Bun Bo Hue Pho
North York
2385 Finch Ave W
When a place is named after a dish, there's a good chance it's their specialty. Bun Bo Hue Pho, located near Weston and Finch, may be the best place in Toronto for this spicy noodle soup. The flavours are incredible and the portion size is hefty.
Vietnamese
