@movernie
First of all, luv the location of this Pho Time, it’s conveniently located at the plaza near 16th Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. There are enough free outdoor parking spots. It’s great to eat here and go to Timmy’s for coffee or fill up the gas at the ESSO gas station or perhaps go to T&T grocery store after.
In terms of the restaurant, the place is bright, modern, clean and inviting, it has a culture flare with the traditional Vietnamese rickshaw at the front of the resto. There are booths, individual tables and high stool long communal dining table at the centre of the dining area.
Moment we arrived, the staff spotted us and guided us to our table.
The food options are pretty much typical at any Vietnamese restaurant such as spring rolls, pho, grilled meat and smoothie, etc.
In terms of pricing, I do have to say that it’s a bit on the pricey side as a regular size pho starts at $15.95 CDN and a House Special is $16.95, if you order a large size, it’s $18.95 CDN. Other west end places or other Vietnamese restos maybe $2 or $3 CDN a bowl less. Spring rolls at $8.95 a plate is also on the higher side. Having said that, you do get the good quality of sitting experience (this is a nice resto with a clean and modern decor), and the food is good quality.
We ordered a regular beef tendon and beef brisket pho and it was with good portion of meat. I was impressed how many pieces of tendon they give vs other places that may give you one or 2 small piece of tendon.
They also ask if you prefer fresh noodles or dried noodles (they put in water to soften it). I prefer fresh noodles. (seriously, who prefers dried noods if they offer fresh ones? LOL).
Anyhow, the broth of the pho is clean, not much MSG, flavourful, not too herby or bitter, which was to my liking. The meat was good flavour and meaty.
Overall, I will come back to try other items as it’s a very comfy place. They also have 4 or 5 big TV screens showing CP24 to keep you entertained.
Photime Authentic Vietnamese Eatery – Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Located in: Cachet Centre
Address: 9255 Woodbine Ave Unit 7A, Markham, ON L6C 1Y9
Phone: (905) 534-0808
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCfjjQ577dPztyPG7
