5 new Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto
Published May 8, 2026 at 3:40 pm
New Vietnamese restaurants seem to be popping up everywhere in Toronto these days, and they’re only adding to the extraordinary number of great restaurants representing this cuisine in the city. Pho, banh mi, broken rice, the list goes on and on when it comes to irresistible Vietnamese dishes, so it’s awesome to see more restaurants opening where people in Toronto can try this fare.
Here are some of the top new restaurants for Vietnamese food that have just opened in Toronto.
This new restaurant is taking Vietnamese cuisine back to its traditional roots, drawing inspiration from Vietnam when it comes to everything from the decor of the space to the way they’re preparing the food and the ingredients themselves. expect dishes like fish sauce glazed chicken wings and grilled shrimp mango salad on the menu. The kitchen is helmed by head chef Chau Du.
Banh mi goes way beyond what’s expected at the average sandwich shop at this new spot. & Banh Mi is serving banh mi stuffed with crispy pork belly, meatballs and even plant-based fish cakes. The shop is also serving up Vietnamese-style coffee and treats at their location near busy Yonge and Dundas.
They also bake their own bread in house and use coffee beans that were roasted in Vietnam for their range of Vietnamese-style cafe beverages.
Unexpectedly, a team of barbers opened this new Vietnamese spot, but the food at this restaurant in Little Italy should be as fresh as their cuts. The signature item served on the menu is a bowl of pho topped with a huge piece of bone marrow, plus ribeye, brisket, and beef balls for the ultimate rich pho experience that’s sure to satisfy the most demanding meat lover.
Vietnam’s Michelin-recognized pho chain has touched down in Toronto in the neighbourhood of Baldwin Village, and they’re serving up noodle soups that are up to the standards overseas. So much so, the restaurant has actually earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for the traditional dishes served on the menu.
Head down bustling Yonge Street south of Bloor to find this new Vietnamese place that’s named after the signature dish on the menu. Dishes at the restaurant can be served on a foundation of broken rice, or on vermicelli noodles or salad. Their options for proteins are grilled lemongrass chicken, house pork sausage, shredded striploin beef, grilled lemongrass pork chop or shredded Australian lamb leg.
