Star King

What is Star King? Positioned along Yonge Street just north of Eglinton, Star King (officially Star King Viet Thai Cuisine) is a long-standing, family-run midtown fixture serving straightforward Vietnamese and Thai comfort staples. The space is unpretentious and utilitarian, featuring simple booth seating, laminate tables, and bright lighting tailored for quick turns and no-nonsense dining. It remains a reliable neighbourhood staple for steaming noodle soups in an area increasingly crowded with corporate chains.

Star King Menu & What to Order Pho is the main draw here, led by the Special Beef Noodle Soup packed with rare beef, flank brisket, beef balls, and tripe in a restorative, star-anise-perfumed broth. Dry noodle lovers gravitate to the Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli bowl, which lands with charred, savory meat over cool rice noodles, crisp lettuce, and pickled carrots. The fiery Curry Pad Thai and Satay Beef Noodle Soup bring extra kick, while the mixed vegetable and tofu soup offers a solid vegetarian option. Wash it down with a glass of rich, drip-brewed Iced Vietnamese Coffee with sweetened condensed milk.

Know Before You Go Tables are strictly walk-in only, though service is brisk and waits are rare even during peak midtown weekday lunch rushes. Transit access is seamless via Eglinton subway station two blocks south, while street parking along Yonge and Orchard View Boulevard is metered and tight. The restaurant operates seven days a week from late morning until 8:45 p.m., making it equally dependable for quick eat-in meals or takeout orders.