Pho Sate

Reviews

• Michell P.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  Pho Sate is one of those places we all see but never try because they look like a little hole in the wall. However, if you don't try them, you will be missing out.
  
  The decor is pretty plain and seating is limited to a handful of tables. However, the food makes up for that.
  
  I am a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine, especially Beef Sate' soup and theirs is quite tasty. I have it on good authority that it is an old family recipe. I'm definitely a Sate' soup snob and there aren't many places I will eat the soup twice. I go there specifically if I'm craving sate'.
  
  My family had the vermicelli and they enjoyed it. The spring rolls were also excellent, hot and fast.
  
  Service was friendly and attentive. I've now gone three times and I've never been disappointed.

• Sarah V.

  star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

  Was a great afternoon quick bite broth was a bit oily but still flavourful and delicious service was great and friendly and quick it is a small restaurant but good size will come back again if we are in this end of the city

• Jessy M.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  I came today for the first time with my sister in law and we had the beef sate and it was delicious if you like spicy food.
  
  Husband had sub, it was good as well. Recommended this place to everyone!

• Helene P.

  star star star star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  We have been back a couple of times since my last review.  Subs are still an outstanding 5/5 - they are awesomeness in my books.  
  
  The pho was actually quite delicious as well, servings were decent in size but what bothered me was the skimping of the beef, I maybe had 5 slices in the entire bowl and my husband who ordered the large had not much more either.  Love that they use cilantro and the broth itself has a little of that oily feel that I find gives the broth that extra richness. Great all around balanced flavour but a touch over salted.
  
  Spring rolls only came with the fish sauce and no plum sauce, I know its not a traditional viet sauce but the kids like it and several places do at least offer it.  Got a weird look when we asked for it and a little attitude but, whatever.
  
  Severe points lost on the slow AF service; they were too busy catering to skip the dishes and pick up orders instead of the restaurant which as about 80% full.  Only one guy was taking orders, serving and busing tables.  It took about an hour to get our spring rolls and another 25-30 min to get the mains.  Absolutely needed to have at least another person on the floor and in the kitchen to keep orders in order!
  
  Totally pissed around 7-7:30 by the time our apps came out and told the guy checking us out that it was not cool that we were there for over 1.5 hours for pho. He basically said that those skip the dishes and pick up orders for take out call in and he does his service that way and said he will lose money because people will cancel orders or not pick up.  Well in theory if I'm sitting at the restaurant and I place my order and decide to walk out right before you send my meal out because I have been waiting for an hour you can also lose money that way too, no?
  
  I don't feel that's the right way to run a small business, cater to those who make the effort to dine at your establishment and will tip you well on your food and service, and have them come back.  I think it might just be better off I ordered take out.  Those who did all got their food packaged and ready to go before our apps got to our tables and this was an hour in.  
  
  Unimpressed with the dine-in service, but pleased with the pho and subs.  Overall, will have to settle on a 3.5, its a decent viet place and owner seemed really nice, food was above average, clean interior and bathroom, decent location in the deep NW.  
  
  Will order the subs to go and come in during the lull either before or after the dinner/lunch rush.

• Amy T.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  Delicious soup and just authentic taste, just like when my parents cook at home !
  
  The SATE is the best in town, I will definitely come back.