Que Ling Restaurant

Reviews

• Annie L.

  star star star star star 26 July 2026

  Best place for Banh Cuon in Toronto!
  
  Actually everything is pretty good here, they have a small menu and specialize only in a few dishes.
  
  I've been going here since I was a kid and it's just as good. It's still owned by the same owners as well.

• Kevin B.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 July 2026

  A very small hole in the wall type of Vietnamese restaurant located on the outskirts of downtown Toronto, east of the Don Valley Parkway. Situated in sort of a back corner on Gerard street behind a flower shop, it can be a bit difficult to find especially since the signage is on the smaller side. Once you enter you'll notice the restaurant is actually an old town home which was renovated to accommodate a kitchen plus sitting area on the main floor and washrooms in the basement.
  
  Order:
  1)Bamboo Shoots and Duck Noodles in Soup
  2) Avacado Shake
  
  Meat portions were on the smaller side and the soup flavour was a bit mild. Bamboo Shoots not my favourite, but overall ok. The Avocado shake was not very good, tasted watered down.
  
  *****For the size S order the bowl that they give you is too small for the amount of soup that they pour inside. Eating out of that bowl is a spill disaster waiting to happen, be prepared to have a messy experience if you're not careful. They are stingy on taking napkins too so this can be a problem.*****

• Janice Y.

  star star star star star 10 July 2026

  Can this really be? I think I found my favorite pho place? Where has this been all my life? I live kind of close by yet every time I crave pho in the hood, this mysterious place is always closed. I really missed out all these years so I don't want any one else to be a fool like me. Only open until 7pm!
  
  I got their signature banh cuon (rice rolls) and a brisket and tendon pho (they don't have brisket pho on the menu, I asked to substitute the rare beef).
  
  The broth is fragrant and full of umami flavour (not sure if it's created through MSG- but even if it is MSG, it isn't bad for you, look it up). I got a small but the portion sizes are good not as stingy as Train or other pho places.
  
  If you're a tendon lover like me, you don't need to fish for rare tendon pieces, they are quiet generous for the size. Also if you don't mind that the brisket is a little fattier than usual pho restaurants, it makes a great pairing with the tendon. I also like that they cut the chilli peppers on the side so you're not too shy to try a few pieces in there.
  
  Their Vermicelli (bun) bowl uses a thicker than usual noodle. It's good but personally would prefer it thinner. The sausage that came with it is quite good.
  
  The banh cuon (rice rolls) is hands down the best. I probably could skip the extra meat on the side though or have more rolls. Their store signage has the words 'banh cuon' even bigger than the name of their restaurant so you know it's bomb.
  
  This area probably has the highest density of pho restaurants in a 2-5 block radius in all of Canada so there's many options.
  
  Now I'm sure you'll be satisfied with many of the other pho joints. But this is the best choice if you meet all the conditions: A) It's open B) Close by to you, I mean hiking a long distance for pho is a bit much C) You're looking for a hot bowl of basic pho and/or appreciate good rice rolls.
  
  Servers converse with each other and some Chinese guests in Cantonese. Be prepared to 'dap toi' (join tables with other customers) as there's limited seating in this living room that's converted into a restaurant. Cash only!

• Sue J.

  star star star star_border star_border 4 July 2026

  Possibly my favourite pho in the area. Thank you for existing- I love the rich broth and quality meat. Just the right size for me too. I came here twice- once to taste test the pho and another time for the cold rolls. Will definitely come back and stop testing out other pho around here. This is your go to- leslieville-Riverdale-riverside!!! Come on t

• David T.

  star star star star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  Que Ling is a Vietnamese restaurant in East Chinatown located on Boulton Ave just off Gerrard St East. It's a house that's been converted into a restaurant and the living room has been converted into the dining area.
  
  I have been going to East Chinatown for the past 15 years every few weeks to get my haircut and as a child my family and I use to go to Pearl Court for dinner every Saturday night. The area has changed a lot and is a neighbourhood that's quickly gentrifying. In 10-15 years, there might not be an East Chinatown, the way the area is gentrifying. There are also more Vietnamese restaurants in the area than Chinese restaurants and Que Ling is one of them.
  
  I have eaten at Que Ling over the years or have gotten takeout after getting my haircut. Que Ling in the Vietnamese community has always had a reputation for having one of the best banh cuon offerings in the city but their other dishes are just considered okay but at the same time they are probably one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in East Chinatown overall.
  
  I had dinner there recently by myself and ordered a large pho dac biet ($8.00 plus tax), deep fried spring rolls ($3.50 plus tax) and an avocado shake ($3.50 plus tax).
  
  The pho was just okay, broth was decent, noodles were cooked right, quality of meat wasn't too good. Overall, just a decent bowl of pho.
  
  Deep fried spring rolls were good, good balance of stuffing ranging from pork, taro and shrimp. Outside shell was cooked right. Decent fish sauce.
  
  Overall, Que Ling is very reasonably priced and a good option for Vietnamese food in East Chinatown. The dish where they really stand out is their banh cuon, their other dishes imo are just okay.