Com Tam Pho Vietnamese Cuisine

What is Com Tam Pho Vietnamese Cuisine? Positioned along Gerrard Street East just steps from Gerrard Square on the border of Leslieville and Riverdale, Com Tam Pho Vietnamese Cuisine (frequently known to locals as Pho Com Tam 168) is a long-standing east-end staple for straightforward, hearty Vietnamese comfort food. The dining room is spacious, unfussy, and brightly lit, outfitted with functional wooden tables, simple booths, and a no-frills neighborhood vibe tailored for quick, casual meals. It serves as a dependable pit stop for everyone from solo diners craving late-night soup to families sharing expansive multi-dish spreads.

Com Tam Pho Vietnamese Cuisine Menu & What to Order True to its name, the kitchen excels at traditional cơm tấm (broken rice plates) loaded with charred lemongrass grilled pork chops, shredded pork skin, steamed egg meatloaf, and a fried egg drizzled with seasoned nuoc cham. The soup selection is equally comprehensive, spanning fragrant House Special Beef Pho loaded with rare beef and brisket, fiery Sate Beef Noodle Soup, and regional specialties like spicy Bun Bo Hue and South Vietnam-style Hu Tieu. Round out the feast with crispy fried bean curd wrapped around minced shrimp, deep-fried pork spring rolls, and a strong iced condensed milk coffee.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in operation where tables turn over efficiently, meaning long waits are rare even during peak weekend dinner rushes. Drivers can take advantage of nearby street parking on Gerrard or convenient parking lots around Gerrard Square, while transit riders can hop on the 506 Carlton streetcar which stops right outside. The kitchen stays open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., making it one of the east end's most dependable late-evening dining options.