Que Ling Restaurant

I love their banh cuon! It seems like a lot of viet restaurants don’t serve this dish but of the places I’ve been to that did, Que Ling is the best so far!

This is a restaurant in which the floral store (located right next door) has nicer flowers than the interior décor and the random people on the street would more likely give you a smile than the waitresses. My mom once asked the waitress, «just wondering when we can expect to get our coffee,» in which the waitress responded with, «we didn’t make it yet because you just ordered it.» Well, we ordered it 10 mins ago. None of that matters because you came here for the food and that is all you can expect.
Go for: Vietnamese steam rolls (i.e. banh cuon), OK phở, cheapest and best (for the price) Vietnamese food you’ll find anywhere
Don’t go for: a «thank you» or a «please come again» or a «hello»

My go-​to Viet place! This place is always packed with people especially during weekends which is a good sign, right?
Although East Chinatown is much much smaller compared to the one in downtown, there are a few restaurants where you can still get a decent meal. And Que Ling is one of them!
I have had phở, this spicy beef rice noodles, duck meat rice noodles, and Banh bao. I really enjoyed their Banh bao which is packed with pork filling and a half of hard-​boiled egg. But duck meat rice noodles (sorry I don’t know the name of this dish) lacked in flavour.
Overall, very good food, consistent quality, quick and friendly service, and a reasonable price (most items are under $ 10). I would recommend this place to anyone!

Think I’ve found my new go-​to take out phở place. The Mien Ga here is one of the best I’ve tried. Really rich and flavourful broth, fresh and springy noodles and a variety of toppings. Excellent price as well!

The minced crab meat vermicelli is something that you do not normally see at a view restaurant. Very home made feel and done very well. Can’t wait to come back to try other items on the menu.
P. s. The steam rolls (viet steam rolls with meat) as an appetizers is a MUST!!!

Good value Vietnamese food. Probably the best in the Chinatown East area. Amazing banh cuon.

This place is legit — everything tastes great.
1. Phở Broth is made from scratch nightly, home-​made, no use of broth powder. Separate broth made for Chicken, Beef, and Duck. Noodles are cooked perfectly and al-​dente. Beef used is high quality — marbled fatty pieces and thickly cut so it doesn’t overcook by the time you eat it for the Rare Beef phở.
2. Banh Cuon fresh steamed out of the kitchen. Thin, light, delicious. Fish sauce is mixed right
3. Fried Spring rolls are delicious — thin exterior, crispy, light not soaked in fat. Finely chopped ingredients
4. Vietnamese coffee is delicious here. Chef’s pick of the blend that makes a great cup
5. Owner takes great pride in the quality of the food which shows through all the dishes
I personally like this place more than Phở Linh in the west end and definitely is much better than many of the places in Toronto — taste wise and price wise.

I’ve heard about this place for a long time but never tried it. Finally decide to swing by to try out their phở. Ordered house special phở and spring roll. Spring roll doesn’t quite look the part but actually tastes ok. The wrap is crispy and crunchy and filling tastes quite authentic. Phở on the other hand left something to be desired. The broth is clear and fresh alright, but not quite as flavourful as another place nearby. The portion is fair and I think their phở used combination of chicken and beef. Bun bo hue is disappointing tho, the broth is too mild, kind of bland, not spicy at all. It just doesn’t taste like traditional bun bo hue I typically had.
The place looks like old and beat up but they are actually busy during lunch time. Table setting seems a bit weird and they did arrange different customers in a long table. Service is fast so turnover is high when it’s packed. I really want to like this place as I see this is a family oriented place and the boss seems pretty nice. But the food just doesn’t hit my spot. They are well known for their banh cuon so perhaps I will try banh cuon next time if I ever visit again.

Every now and then, you hear about something that makes you want to go just because you’re curious about if what you had heard was true and have to see for yourself. This was what brought me to Que Ling: The stories about how there was this place that made some tasty phở, but also offered to do alterations on your clothes. Yep, you heard correctly, it’s a phở stop and a tailor shop all in one. And from what I understand, both are pretty damn good.
Now, I’m not doing a review of a place I’ve never eaten at. I’ve had the phở here a few times, and it’s always been great. But I’ve never had them hem a pair of pants or bespoke a shirt for me. But I could if I wanted to, and that’s more than you could probably say for most phở places or restaurants in general!
The Phở: Not as large of a serving as I’d usually like, but the soup itself is very good. Tasty, clear broth, and noodles that are perfectly cooked to go along with the thinly sliced beef and onions. Overall flavor was great. Aside from the phở itself, my friends and I also ordered some of the pork stuffed flour rolls and they were a cut above. Good portion, sprinkled with French fried onions and Vietnamese sausage, and fairly priced at $ 8 or so.
This particular place is a bit off of where I usually am, so I don’t frequent it, but it’s definitely not because it’s not worthy. The lady who runs it is also a sweetheart, just in case you’re more of a service oriented recommendation.
Worth it. You Should Go!

The bun bo hue is good here broth and meat is on point! However, they need serve proper veggies with it… i guess it’s less work for them to just use the veggie that goes with phở lol. I also tried the banh cuon and thought it was really weak. It’s no where near as good as Phở Linh.
Overall I look forward to coming back :)

For an east end Viet restaurant, this place really is one of the best in the area. The storefront is very unassuming, and unless you are looking for it specifically, you might just pass it by. I haven’t been back in ages, but decided to visit again and try it out.
As with most Phở places, don’t judge a book by it’s cover. The plastic wind flaps at the front door, dated décor, and small tables should not deter you. Food is pretty fantastic!
The Banh Cuon (steamed rice rolls) is one of their specialties, so we ordered a large plate. Their rolls were filled with pork and mushroom, and the rice roll itself was nice and thin. Comes with the standard cha lua, but the dish itself is easily one of the best in Toronto.
Also ordered The Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup), a northern dish — extra spicy. Their broth is very authentic, using a mixed pork/​beef base. Definitely one of the better dishes in the area as well, although I wish they would give you more herbs instead of just lettuce and bean sprouts.
It’s definitely the spot to go if you are looking cheap, authentic Viet food. I will be back to try the bun rieu cua (crab noodle soup) soon!

We got the Que Ling special phở in size large for $ 6.67. The broth is amazing here. De-​li-​cious, authentic, tastes homemade.
We also ordered spring rolls, they were ok. Tasty but a little dry for my taste.
The interior is a small cozy shack where you are very close to other patrons. They have a plastic by the door to break the wind and a heater mounted by the doorway. Staff is very friendly in spite of the fact that we didn’t speak a word of Cantonese.
Would definitely go back.

This place has great phở for under $ 7. My husband always gets the vermicelli and grilled pork and he loves it. Great food, great price point. Two can dine for $ 20. The only thing is that they have odd hours, so be aware of that.

In an area where there’s much competition for Vietnamese restaurants, this is by far the best one in East Chinatown. The quality of all their dishes are amazing. They have a small menu but they all deliver. My go to is usually bun bo hue and they do an especially amazing job of banh cuon.
The service is very quick. However, sometimes I feel a little rushed by the servers. That might be due to the rush hour and small seating that they want a higher turnover, but it still makes me feel bad… they need to smile a little more. Other than that, this place is top notch.
P. S. — they’re cash only, make sure you got dollas on ya

Authentic Vietnamese. Fresh banh cuon, made in-​house, reminiscent of what my grandmother used to make. One of the better phở places the city, broth is clear, complex & flavourful. And herbs includes ngo gai which is rarely present in most restaurants, but a must. Small menu, cash only.

A place to get authentic and tasty phở in East Chinatown (Riverdale area). The broth, noodles & toppings very flavourful and delicious. Don’t let the exterior throw you off (it looks like the restaurant is built upon an old backyard chack or hut) — it is a cute and cozy family owned restaurant. You feel like you’re having some home cooking when you’re here; the service is efficient and the wait staff are friendly (at least the ones we met were super kind and helpful!). Just as a couple of notes, the Vietnamese coffee is super potent & the place only takes cash so be mindful before coming here to take some cash from home or the bank.

Had been to Que Ling before but only to take out some banh cuon. Went for a Sunday lunch and wasn’t disappointed. The phở tai was on point with a healthy portion for under $ 7.
Service was quick as to be expected and the restaurant was very clean. Will be back again and again.

Must Get the rice noodle rolls! I’ve been to other places, but none of them top these ones!
Reasonable priced, amazing portions, great quality food, and friendly service. Washrooms are also very clean! A bonus since this is located in china town.
Loved the bun! Noodles are nice and soft. Meat is nicely grilled and flavoured.
Phở soup is very flavourful. Didn’t like the noodles very much. Found them a bit hard.
Server asks if you want cold or hot tea. The cold tea is actually served cold, not like ones with ice in it! Haven’t seen this at any other asian places.
Vietnamese coffee is great! Very potent.
Cash only!
My go to Vietnamese place in Toronto!

Our go-​to place for authentic phở in town. It would have been better if they’d given more herbs for the topping. Soup base is by far the best one we’ve tried. It does not taste like MSG added.
Service was just mediocre tho, no one put on a smiley face to serve customers. Not even smile when customers pay the bill !

This is by far my favourite phở place in all of the Gta. My fiancé and I come here whenever we can. The people who work here are nice and super efficient. They remember us and are happy to greet us when we walk in.
We always get the large bahn cuõn with meat, which are so delicious, especially with the sauce. We also get the rare beef phở. A small is a good portion, but we usually get a large each. Because we love their phở that much. The broth is so flavourful and the beef is delicious, too. The bean sprouts and other fixings they give are always fresh. The prices are also great for what you get. We get the large bahn cuõn and two large phở and the bill is under $ 20.