Four of the pho addresses YumYak has covered this fall now carry some form of recognition or novelty: two Ossington restaurants in the 2026 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region, a Mississauga newcomer to the same Guide, and a build-your-own pho counter that opened on Queen West on Oct. 24. Here is how they differ, with links to our full write-ups.
Updated Oct. 31, 2026 · 4 places
Quick picks
| Place | Why it’s here | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Pho Tien Thanh | Michelin Recommended 2026; rare beef pho | Ossington |
| The Lunch Lady of Saigon | New Bib Gourmand 2026; wagyu pho | Ossington |
| Pho Ngoc Yen | New to the Michelin Guide in 2026 | Mississauga |
| Renso Pho-Potle | Build-your-own pho, opened Oct. 24 | Queen West |
1. Pho Tien Thanh
A family-run Vietnamese restaurant at 57 Ossington Ave., listed as Recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region. Its own site uses the motto “I Love Pho Forever,” and the pink walls are part of the look.
Order: The rare beef pho (pho tai), or the house special for a fuller bowl · Area: Ossington
Our Pho Tien Thanh write-up Google Maps
2. The Lunch Lady of Saigon
At 93 Ossington Ave., named one of five new Bib Gourmands in the 2026 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region. Lunch is built around noodle soups; dinner moves to shared plates.
Order: The wagyu pho · Area: Ossington
Our Lunch Lady of Saigon write-up Google Maps
3. Pho Ngoc Yen
A family-run southern Vietnamese restaurant at 1090 Kamato Rd. in Mississauga, near Pearson, and one of 11 restaurants added to the 2026 Guide as Recommended. The menu runs well beyond pho.
Order: The short rib pho, which published listings often single out · Area: Mississauga
Our Pho Ngoc Yen write-up Google Maps
4. Renso Pho-Potle
Billed as Canada’s first build-your-own pho restaurant, it opened Oct. 24, 2026, at 506 Queen St. W. You choose broth, protein, herbs and toppings; dry pho (pho tron) and spring rolls are also on the menu.
Order: A custom bowl, or the pho tron · Area: Queen West
Our Renso Pho-Potle write-up Google Maps
FAQ
Which Toronto pho restaurants are in the 2026 Michelin Guide?
Pho Tien Thanh (Recommended) and The Lunch Lady of Saigon (Bib Gourmand), both on Ossington Avenue, plus Pho Ngoc Yen in Mississauga (Recommended, new in 2026).
Where can I build my own pho in Toronto?
Renso Pho-Potle, at 506 Queen St. W., opened Oct. 24, 2026.
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Michelin: The MICHELIN Guide announces its 2026 Toronto & Region selection (Sept. 25, 2026) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Pho Tien Thanh (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- The Lunch Lady of Saigon (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Pho Ngoc Yen (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Renso Pho (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
YumYak curates from public sources, press releases and community reviews. We haven’t visited these spots ourselves — always check the restaurant’s own channels for hours and prices.