Hanoi 3 Seasons

One of my favourites spots in the Leslieville/Beaches area. I always order the same dish: the Hanoi 3 Seasons Special. It comforts my soul.

Westernized Vietnamese food catering to the demographic of the area. I don't recommend eating here unless your palette is atune to only bland food. Will not be coming back.

Overall, the food was lack luster and unauthentic which took us by surprise since the decor of the space leans very proud of the Vietnamese culture (minus some odd paintings).

We ordered

- The Jackfruit Smoothie. The colour of the smoothie was completely white indicating the jackfruit used is frozen and young. That attributes to the bland taste. I don't recommend this drink.
- The Vietnamese Iced Coffee. A generous portion of coffee and condensed milk! Too much for one sitting. I'd recommend getting it to go.
- Number 23 Ga Nuong Xa Sua Dua (Chicken with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk) with Vermincelli. Large portion of chicken, veggies and noodles. Chicken thighs used were quite fatty. The dish came with a side of fish sauce, which tasted like water. I don't recommend this dish.
- A side of pho broth. Again, a VERY generous portion. I'm unsure what the vision is for their pho broth. It tasted over boiled, no beef flavour, and flat. I noticed pieces of floating ginger, shrimp shell and dill. I don't recommend this.
- Number 8 Bun Canh Tom Hanoi (Spicy Shrimp with Lemongrass and Tamarind). It tastes like they used the same broth as the side of pho broth ordered except with MUCH MORE dill. The mussels were not cleaned properly aka SANDY! The shrimp was overcooked. I don't recommend this dish.

When paying, I noticed the cook microwaving spring rolls and then putting them on a plate. I doubt they were freshly made.

Service: We sat ourselves and it took the one server 5 minutes to notice we sat down and bring menus. There was 1 other table and someone waiting for a pick up order - not busy. The server was nice while taking our order. We did notice she told another table that the food is Westernized and to brace themselves. I'm sure that table was expecting more authentic flavours like us.

Atmosphere: The space was decorated nicely. The bathroom was clean and not wet like other basement bathrooms.

Price $60 for 2 people including tax and tip. Not worth it.

Came in on a Saturday night. Place was pretty empty so we were seated immediately. The server was very nice, brought water and took down orders. The food however was a disappointment. We ordered spring rolls and fresh rolls. Both were tasteless. I ordered a beef soup noodle, the beef was dry and chewy, the stock needs more flavor. Overall, a disappointing meal.

I visited the restaurant with a friend on a Saturday evening. I was rather surprised how empty it was. In fact, we were their first guests at the time. Not too much of a great sign in hospitality industry. We took our chance anyway. And boy! I should've listened to my guts.

Really disappointed in the food. It has absolutely no flavors and so bland. I ordered fresh spring rolls and special Pho. The fish sauce was basically lemon and hot water. The Pho broth came out in rather dark color (ie.one way to judge its quality is to look for how clear the color of the broth). It was flavorless and tasted like boiling water and seasoning salt. Truth is the commercial Pho broth in supermarket is even better!

I was overall shocked by its food quality. The two food staples I likely order when visiting a Vietnamese restaurant are a dish accompanied with fish sauce and traditional Pho. These dishes strongly indicate how good the restaurant (ie the chef) really is. And unfortunately, this restaurant fails so miserably with their food. This first visit will sadly be also my last!

We sat in the back patio. Inside also had really great sitting.

Their food was Hanoi style so menu/flavour is slightly different from other pho places. Loved the freshness/quality/home-madeness of the food. You can see their busy kitchen and the cleanliness of it.

Their avocado smoothie was so yum, i ordered two of it.

Not the best pho that i have tried. Very plain. I have to add a lot of spicy sauce n I normally dnt. The soup should have rich flavour but it's not. Food is overrated.

Take out was less than underwhelming. Spring rolls were super greasy, had no taste and were huge (not a compliment unfortunately). Garlic beef and garlic chicken tasted like cheap fast Asian food with high prices. Not authentic either, not sure why it has such a high rating.

Great service and great food. Was pleasantly surprised by a frosted mug for my Stella. Great spot!

I feel grateful for all the people who don't frequent here so that it remains a hidden gem! But no seriously, get there.now. Incredible food and service. The backyard patio transports you to another realm.

This has quickly become my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Toronto.

The reviews convinced me to try them out. The experience did not disappoint.

The front dining area was sparse but clean.

I asked to be seated on the patio and was directed to walk through the kitchen to get to it. Wow. Amazing. The kitchen was clean, clean, clean as the two cooks prepped a massive bowl of shrimp and said hello as I passed through.

Once out the back door I sat in a lovely patio area that felt private and leafy. Cozy spot.

The server was super attentive. Brought me cold water and my drink order quickly. Then served me delicious pho and fresh rolls.

Honestly, we are spoiled with decent pho in Toronto. This was as good as anyone's. I would argue that it was among the best I have tasted. Great broth. Good portion. The pork fresh rolls were the best I have had.

The thing about this place is that it is honest. They provide clean, simple, good food made by friendly people in a cozy place.

Seriously, this could be the best Vietnamese restaurant in the city based on those criteria.

Great food, fair price, ambience is cozy and calm, I enjoyed my meal there. Delicious spring rolls and garlic beef.

My go to restaurant in the east end. I love this place, I’ve been going for years! The food never disappoints. So delicious and comforting. The spring rolls, number 25 and 26 are our favs.

Came in about half an hour before closing. Service was speedy and food was delicious. Beautiful atmosphere

I was only here for a few minutes getting take out but I had to write a review because the lady serving me was SO friendly and kind. She was also very hard working! Service like this makes me feel so welcome and even at home in a restaurant:) I will be back for sure!

Their food and service both were great. The ambience was just perfect and laid back.we tried Cha Ca, shrimp rolls, and spicy tofu with basil. The food was fresh and we will go back their again.

My cousin recommended me this place and we were completely blown away! Everything was so so delicious we finished this so quickly. Their pho dac biet specialty is AMAZING.the soup is quite different than your typical pho dac biet, it had more of a kick and lemon grass-y flavour. I can see why my cousin is obsessed with it! The restaurant specializes in northern Vietnamese food and this reminded me so much of home (my mother is northern viet and she makes a lot of these dishes). Everything came out quickly and the cashier was super nice and helpful. I had the bun canh tom Hanoi, I actually never had this before so it peaked my interest. Super super yummy, it had a tamarind soup base (I prefer lighter soup bases) but it wasn’t spicy at all! We also got the nom ngo zen (shrimp and lotus shoot salad) as an appetizer. We truly enjoyed every single bite and I now crave it every weekend!

5 star pho in leslieville area don't hesitate to eat here I will definitely come back soon 5 stars well recommended

Generous portions of authentic Vietnamese cuisine at an amazing price! Highly recommended. Leslieville gem!

This is my boyfriend and my go to spot on east end of dt and we love it! Everything is delicious with lots of flavour and spices.

-their fried spring rolls have taro in them which is amazing
-pho dac Viet has nice ginger touch to it
-bun bo hue is another go to of ours

Really good Pho and rolls.
Like the service and the decoration.
Price is a little higher than what you may want to pay for a Vietnamese meal. It is worth it.

Very good restaurant that serves a delicious variety of food items at the most reasonable prices, optimal hygienic conditions and with a really friendly and professional staff too.

I've been multiple times (unfortunatly) and the food tasted bad no matter what I ordered. The live music was good, and the service was fine, but the food ruined the experience

Great place. Good location. Beautiful decor. Great food and a wonderful staff. Good options for vegetarians as well.

Overpriced, not tasty weird food that hard to eat, it was good before they "renovated". Will never come back

Really great joint! Had their Pho and beef balls in their backyard patio, lots of shading to prevent heatstrokes. Also their coffee is superb.

This place is a hidden gem. On the north side of Broadview and Gerrard, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the high quality and taste of the good food at this very clean and traditional Vietnamese restaurant—and at a VERY reasonable price. There is only two pages to the menu which signifies limited quantity and top quality. The appetizers and sharing plates are cheaper than the main dishes which are only 12.50 and come with your choice of vermicelli or rice. The portions are robust yet not scarce, the freshness is apparent in the taste, the presentation is incredibly appealing, the food doesn’t take too long to arrive nor does it come uncomfortably fast—and the service is top of the line. You’ll be greeted by a kind server who will usher you to your table and immediately serve you hot green tea in a nice ceramic mug that is still steaming from the cup. Nice Vietnamese music plays in the background. The design is simple and culturally relevant. And nobody rushes to bring you the cheque once you’ve finished—you can sit back and finish your tea cafe style. Eat here, and you’ll be glad you did.

I typically don't give a full 5 stars but this place never disappoints and 100% deserves the rating. Always tasty, great prices and friendly staff, can you ask for anything more? ! Definitely a must try in the east end.

Always fantastic, friendly service. The food is inexpensive and so flavorful and fresh. In summer the back patio is a gem.
The grouper with dill and noodles is a favourite, as well the sauteed bok choi with spicy chicken; the fried spring rolls are crisp and not overly greasy. A definite neighbourhood favourite!

Amazing pho, but also really good dishes in general. The stir fries are light and healthy, but also huge portions. You won't leave hungry!

I and my friend came for lunch one day, order 2 bowls of noodle soup. Mine was the rice noodle with shrimps, there was 5 shrimps with little rice noodle and the rest was the broth. My friend's dish was Bun Bo Hue with 3 slides of beef. We did not expect to pay an adult-portion price ($12 or something), for even less-then-a-kid's portion. Not to mention the server is in the kitchen most of the time, we had to come all the way to the counter to ask for stuff.

I was treated to this location by my two lovely sisters for my birthday. I was struck by the range of tastes and the wonderful waiter. I'm told this is one of the best places on the Block and I'd have to agree

Our server was EXCELLENT, very friendly, polite and helpful in terms of helping us to decide what to order, bringing our food out on a very timely basis and checking up on us. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp with various assorted vegetables and it was deee-lishhh!

I'll start by saying I recognize this restaurant overall has good reviews but this review reflects my experience. I came with my family on a Sunday evening for dinner. The restaurant wasn't too busy and the decor is comfortable. We have a one year old and unfortunately didn't have our high chair. Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't have a high chair either. That does not promote a family friendly environment. There were 3 adults and we each ordered a noodle soup dish. On top of that, we wanted to try their calamari patty with Dill. However, it seems they have the appetizer, which is what we wanted, and a full meal option with noodle and soup. It seems we accidentally ordered the noodle and soup option. Admitted, it was our first time here so we ordered incorrectly but given there were 3 of us, the waitress should have clued in and asked if we knew we were ordering 4 main dishes. When it came and we showed our confusion, we were simply told that is what we ordered. We were stuck with it. Now, if this was a cheap eats, that would be a different story. However, this is premium priced Pho, like almost twice as much as other really good Pho places. So rather than giving us what we wanted, we were stuck with a dish we didn't want and had to pay for it. I ordered the rare beef but the beef came submerged in the hot soup so was obviously fully cooked by the time it got to me. The rice noodle is actually pretty good, better than other Pho places. But does this alone warrant a price tag almost double of other places, not really. I don't plan on coming here again but by all means, you should give it a try. Like I said, this review is a reflection of my one experience, which unfortunately was not great. But I can't say if this is a regular experience as I don't plan on coming back. There are just far too many other good Pho options for me that I can't justify coming back here.

Not kid friendly, no high chairs or boosters. Food was ok, definitely not worth the $10.50 for a bowl of noodles. Portion sizes are not big. We ordered the calamari patties thinking it was an appetizer, turns out it was a bowl of noodles, a little disappointed our waitress didn't clarify for us (3 people eating 4 bowls of noodles?), nor did she offer to change it to the appetizer we originally wanted.

Was told by some white guy that this is how they prepare my food in my country.kitchen staff who were indeed vietnamese sympathized with my concerns.the white guy then proceeded to tell me off.never coming back

I'm absolutely blown away that this place has 4.5 stars. The stock/broth is sooooo bland, it literally tastes like nothing. The rice noodles are wide, under cooked, stuck together.you ask for pho tai and you get well done (mind you this is typical). There's only one size, it's the price of a XL/large but the size of a medium/small.even their rice wraps don't have peanut sauce. I'm trying to find a single thing that's good about this place. Overrated. Big time.

Compared to other typical Vietnamese restaurants, this place has simpler menu with higher prices. The decor is nicer than most but the dishes are not the typical fare. You may be disappointed if you are expecting similar dishes to typical Vietnamese restaurants in suburbs. I didn't dislike the flavour but I did dislike the prices.