Mama's Tofu in North York
1635 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6L 3C9, Canada
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UPDATE 2024: Very disappointed in what has become of this gem (see my original review below for comparison). My all time favourite vegan pho (now “#10) is no more. The crispy fried vegan “chicken” strips are now gone and the deep fried veggie meat was now so tough it was like chewing on non vegan shoe leather. The fragrant culantro leaves are now gone, the tiny sprig of Thai basil was spoiling with black spots, and when I asked for their homemade hot dark chilli sauce, they brought out dark soy sauce, and then sweet chilli sauce! The broth is now bland and the chop sticks were sticky. And I know there’s inflation, but to go from what was $9 to $14, I wasn’t expecting such a decline. The final straw: when I went to use the restroom right after seeing one of the cooks leave it, the sink was completely dry - i.e. unused! I’ve lost a favourite weekly lunch stop. ******************************** 2019: This tiny Vietnamese vegan restaurant has a steady stream of mostly Asian customers, always a sign of something good. A nice selection of prepared tofu dishes keeps takeout customers happy. My personal favourite to sit down and enjoy is their excellent vegan Pho noodle soups. About 10 different big bowls of perfectly prepared rice noodles, my favourite is the "number 1", Mama's Pho, which comes with a mixture of absolutely delicious tofu "meats". Be sure to add the fresh toppings that come on the side — beansprouts, fragrant fresh Thai basil and culantro leaves, and a fresh lime wedge. When torn up, these leaves and the lime make THE most delicious broth I've ever tasted (and I've been raised on soups). As a vegan, my almost weekly addiction to this place fills my heart and tummy with joy. I just wish I could speak Vietnamese :-)
Came right before opening on a Sunday morning and they were able to serve us. Lots of vegatrian options with limited seating. I was craving a banh mi and ordered a vegan cold cut and it was super flavourful. I also ordered the spring rolls and they were super crispy. I would recommend and would come back to try their soups.
This place makes the best vegan pho I’ve ever had. The takeout order can vary slightly in quality, but it’s always a large portion of delicious pho with faux meats. Their other dishes are also quite good. There’s very limited seating and it’s not the most comfortable dining experience with people rushing in and out, so I would recommend getting it to-go.
Vegetarians' heaven, but the meat lovers who came with me loved it too! We ate the teriyaki udon and the spicy lemon grass dishes and they were both perfect! We ate in the restaurant, it's a very small place but we don't live and the area, if you live in the area you might want to take out.
Their vegetarian dishes are unbelievable! It tastes even better than real meat tbh, also healthier! The store owner committed all ingredients are used naturally, no chemicals added especially to the tofu. Their tofu is just so different than all the tofu in the Chinese markets most of the time, it has softer texture and moist compared to the regular ones in the market Their banh mi was incredible! My husband and me, we tried 2 different types and both of it were same bommb. Their Banh mi menu has around like 9 or 12 choices for us to pick! I tried their Pho with assorted toppings play the role of “meat-protein” here, not broccoli or carrot or green like other places, and their $1 Cha Gio is also made with rice paper, not the typical mung bean wrap one so it has a crunchier taste and the filling inside made me bought another 20 rolls to bring home lol Staff: they are all like my mom age so definitely they can’t be fast and speak English fluently all the times so just be patient 😊
New update: quality of food has gotten worst. It’s been months since I’ve been back & wanted to give this place another try… but this time, the food items were not fresh at all. One of the items I bought was moldy, the coconut sauce from the Vietnamese dessert (che) was bad (sour). We also order some items from the menu, but they gave us the wrong item & again we did not notice until we got home. Will never go back again & I believe it is a health & safety concern at this point. After new ownership, food quality & quantity has been lacking. Tried it several times giving it some time to improve, but it is still lacking. Same order every time, but tastes different every time. Service is also not as good, they literally forgot to give us one of our orders, and we didn’t realize until we got home (with all the orders we got, it’s hard to keep track, & the employee confirmed that we had everything). We had to call & head back to the place to pick up the missing item…
This place is great for vegan and vegetarians. We went yesterday after a year or more. And we were very happy with the food. We went at 6:30pm and they received us ( jus 30min before they close). The fry noodle dish and the bàhn mi we ordered were super tasty. The noodle soup was not the best we had had, but still delicious and enjoyable and full of veggie mockmeat. Portions are a bit smaller than before. Prices are affordable. Sandwiches $5 and noodle dish $13. And staff was friendly. I wish they have a bigger space for dinning to bring more people. They also improved the menu with pictures on big screens over the counter. Next time will take a pic.
Been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. Everything is always fresh & pretty cheap, ambience is really nice too for a sit down. I got some noodles & chicken tofu for $7 that left me full, this place is a hidden gem!
Wow good veggie food
Food too expensive and not as good as before. I always bought tofu, deserve and another vegetable food here. But from now on there is NO . Not waste my money here, bad quality food, also they gave my husband a previous frozen they say new one. I want to support our community people..but...NO!!!
This is my favourite place for takeout. Such good food and great value for the price, and lovely owners. The tofu is made on location, and they have fresh soy milk! It s a must try for anyone, especially if you re vegan. Recommend #44, and always get the sweet and sour tofu. Food
Very yummy! Reasonably priced! A great vegetarian place! I love their tofus & bun bo hue!
Great prices and tea? Im in. Just make sure to bring cash.
We used to enjoy this place. I don t know what happened but the food has really declined in size and quality. The sweat sour tofu was hard as a rock with little to NO tofu just fried coating. The small portions are micro small. Also ordered a small veggie plate that came with 1 piece of broccoli, a couple of mushroom slices and one piece of cauliflower- for $7 !!!! Will not be coming back here again.
I always get the sweet & sour tofu with rice. The lemongrass tofu is good too.
Great pricing and best vegan pho in Toronto. The bahn mis are tasty. There is very limited seating so take-out is suggested. Food : 5/5
Great taste of food with family -oriented alike and friendly service. Please ensure to have yourself prepared for different ways of payment since credit and debit cards merchant services aren t available for this time. Vegetarian options: You can t miss it!
Food for tasting. If you are vegan / vegetarian this is the right place for you Vegetarian options: Tofu
OMG! Best vegetarian spicy chicken banh mi anywhere. Didnt even have it this good in Hanoi!?! The tofu chicken pulls, shreds, and taste better then real chicken! Their vegetarian bun rieu is good too--especially over the weekend. Jan, 2024 Owner change alert! Business has changed hands. The menu hasnt changed, but the flavors have fewer of the true complex authentic ingredients in their dishes. Woe!
This is one of the best veggie restaurants in the city. Im here once a week. Great food and lovely people. Food : 5/5
Best vegan Pho and stir fry tofu dishes
Delicious vegan food!! I love ordering the sweet and sour tofu, it s probably my favorite thing on the menu as well as their spicy Ba Minh . FYI they take cash only or etransfer!
Ordered through Uber eats. Once rice dish was wrapped in plastic wrap and clearly not cooked fresh. Maybe not even cooked today. Really disappointing food. All tastes the same.
I get lunch from here at least once a week, great spot for catering events too. Love love love, can I give 10 stars??
It was a last minute entry but unfortunately this has to be the most disappointing food I ve eaten this year. I ordered 7 different items and none were very enjoyable. Spring rolls oozed oil, curry noodles were bland, fresh rolls just tasted unpleasant. I d just skip it
Great vegan selection and their Pho is worth the travel!
Best customers services Vegetarian options: Great foods if only you are vegetarian as for myself I it s.
I would give more stars if I could, very impressed with my first order and have placed my second order in as many days. The quantity, quality, price was totally awesome. Really the flavour and the texture of some of the fried tofu is some of the best Ive had and Ive been vegetarian/vegan for many years. Thank you Mamas you make some great food I can tell that you really put some love and attention into it.
I have seen this restaurant for years but never went in until today. Its amazing. I am a vegetarian and I could order anything without thinking twice. The prices are very reasonable and so is the quality and taste. I will go again. Thank you for a good experience today.
I dont like the smell of some of the tofu, it smells kinda sour and tastes like that too. Overall the rest of the dishes taste good.
This place has awesome Viet vegan food. At first glance it definitely looks unimpressive, but dont be fooled. My personal go to is any of their noodle soups. If you order take out it will come cold so you have to heat the broth up when you get home, but the taste is 100% worth it. For the price I cant complain. Ive been to many vegan restaurants at a variety of price points and this place gets the noodle soups right. My last order was the bun bo hue and it was awesome as always. I think that sometimes theyre understaffed, but the food is worth it so I gladly wait the few minutes for my turn. Give this place a try if youre in the area!
The picture is pretty self explanatory I guess.
Fresh soy milk. Great sticky rice (xoi gac) and mochi (banh giay)
Worth the drive. Food was excellent. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would definitely return.
Great vegan meal. Definitely recommend for anyone whos looking for a vegan meals.
Great nook with tasty vegetarian food. They only take cash and, thankfully, etransfer.
Love their vegan noodles.
Love love love this place. Many yummy vegetarian/vegan options. Definitely will come back for more!
Hygiene Alert This was my go to place for Bah Mi, but after my last incident I request people to avoid this place at all cost !! On my recent visit, I ordered spring rolls and i was served cold. From outside, it was bit warm but when we eat it, it was completely cold ( frozen). So i returned to place and requested new ones, this time asked specifically for hot and fresh since deep fried items are supposed to be hot. I payed for my order and after showing that what i received was cold, threw the rest in garbage. The girl without any hesitation told me that they will give me new one for my second order after i paid them AGAIN. After 10 min they gave me the new order, this time i made sure that i check inside the ahop itself and when i crack open one, it was cold again and water was there, she immediately took it back and asked me to wait again for new one. After waiting another 10-15 min i left the store since they were busy cleaning and making preparation for next day !! Just because spring roll cost 10 bucks they didnt give a damn as business to serve hot and didnt care about hygene...looks like they prefry everything and then when order comes in, they hust microwave it.!! During my waiting period, i saw that there were flies inside store, half of the things were open and so many contamination possibilities due to lack of laddle, serving spoon and cleanliness. Looks like management changed as they increased the price.!! Was a good shop before, now not recommended.!!
The food is just fine if you don t mind rude service. I was here with my mom and one staff was very short with her. It s disappointing because we ve been customers and supporting this business for many years.
The food are so delicious. I have tried most of it and my fav are Bun Bo Hue and Banh Mi. Lucky to have a vegan friendly option so near my apartment.
Best tofu and vegan foods (pho, noodles, bahn mi, etc.)
Sweet shop, with a large variety of vegan Vietnamese food which are to die for! Extremely flavourful and so healthy. You can tell it s made with love and care :) my partner and I go weekly- highly recommend !
Big fan of this place for years, and Im thrilled they have expanded their menu to include bánh mi! Each one is more delicious than the last. A treasure in Toronto :)
Amazing and varied vegan menu. 6 dollar banh mi? Are you kidding? Give me the whole menu. I Will be stopping by whenever Im in the area
Great place. Pho is really good.
Came for the sweet but also bought some fried tofu. The sweet stuff looked very nice on the dining table. OK but dont think it is the best.
Updated Review 2022: ever since new ownership this place has gone way down in terms of quality. The noodle soup dishes have drastically reduced in both portion and taste. The soups used to be full of flavour but have now fallen bland. The Pho and Bun Hue used to come packed with different varieties of delicious mock meats but now only come with fried tofu (pretty cheap and lazy in my opinion). Ive been coming here for years but after the drastic shift in quality due to new ownership, I doubt I will ever be a customer again. Original Review 2017: An amazing place to get vegetarian Vietnamese food. The noodle soups were phenomenal, I couldnt even tell they were vegetarian.
Since the place changed management or owners its not the same. I used to love the food from here and would buy it very often. The last two times I bought food, you can tell the difference in quality and quantity. The food just tastes bland now, and the portions are really small. The noodles and vegetables did not taste like anything. At least the tofu still tasted good. Everytime I bought a combo before I would receive a good amount, now they put very little food. Sad to say I wont be getting take out from here anymore.
The coconut milk sauce from co 6 nga 7 is so good, 10/10 gotta try
Since the new ownership, the standards of the dishes taste different every time. Sometimes its delicious (hence 2 stars), sometimes its flavorless, sometimes the vegetables are tough. Its really a gamble each time you go there. Ive been very disappointed in this place. On top of all that, the prices have gone up and they give you much less. I wouldnt mind paying more if the standards were consistent and delicious like before. So sad and this place has gone downhill. I wont be buying here again.
Not worth the unfriendly staff.
The whole place looks absolutely unsanitary.
This place will bring you to a delight of vegan foods, healthy and affordable prices. They are just adding some vegan Banh mi on the menu. I believe it good and will try it later to update the photos!
Veganism has deep roots in cultures all over the world, and Mama s Tofu provides a striking example! It s super affordable and dispels the myth that vegan food is over-priced and bland. The food here cleared my skin, gave me my degree, and put me in a new tax bracket. But seriously, it is a game-changer for everyone My non-vegan friend that doesn t think something is a meal unless there s meat on the plate adoooooored the Udon Teriyaki Bowl. It was her first plant-based meal ever, but it won t be her last at Mama s Tofu
love me my Mamas!
Hidden gem, fully vegan. Great selection of mock meats and tofu to choose from. In addition, they now have banh mi, pho and other dishes available. Very reasonably priced!! Vegetarian options: Fully vegan Dietary restrictions: Fully vegan
Good food for the price. Lemon Grass pho had a punch of flavor
Great food and service. Highly recommend!
Very tasty! Small place, cash or e-transfer only, but really flavoursome, and generous portions.
First time ordering delivery, I ordered a small plate of sweet & sour tofu and stir-fry yellow noodle ($6 each). Both were great - the tofu especially was so crispy on the outside! Portions were small but filling altogether. I would definitely order again to try other items on the menu. They have lots of options and are one of four vegan/veggie restaurants in the area. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Extensive vegan menu
Nice Vegan restaurant with amazing staff.
Amazing and delicious vegan options.
Vegetarian options: Amazing vegetarian food.
Fresh vegetarian Vietnamese food, the ladies are very sweet. Avenge price but cash only. Try there Bun Bo Hue and the soup is very good.
Food service very fast but poor packaging
Very good place for Vietnamese Buddhist Vegetarian Mixed Rice dishes. The speciality here is Soya Taufufa very famous with Malaysians.
Good place
Love this family oriented veggie place. I try to the food once every months. Healthy, cleansing kick like. Tasty and less meat and oil than our usual diet.
My favorite place in town. Amazing food
I love this place. Its delicious, healthy and affordable. We thought the dishes were actually meat when we first walked in. The bbq pork and the shrimp are my favourites.
I love this place. Everything is incredible. We dont get it enough!
They have great tofu dishes, mushrooms tofu, tofu with lemon grass, sweet & sour tofu, vegan pho, any other vietnamese snack with reasonable price.
I tried this place out a couple days ago for the first time and Im OBSESSED!!! I ordered the savoury crepes, spicy soup, & an order of mock BBQ pork. So much food for $25 and Im literally craving it only a couple days later. I 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing vegan Viet food!!
Delicious Vegetarian Tofu
I really love there Gelatin 3D cakes. The presentation is very beautiful and the gelatin is so delicious in a different way. Ive been ordering their Gelatin cakes for almost 1 year now.
Incredible value for the money! Ive ordered mixed veggie tofu, s&s tofu, mock BBQ pork, spring rolls, and others multiple times in the past. All items were delicious and extremely cheap for the portion sizes. Do note that they accept cash only. Highly recommended!
Mama knows how to make good tofu, damn.
Best Pho even compared to meat it is no contest. Nuff said. Pad Thai 10/10
Love this place. Their soups are so good and the staff are very friendly. We always have a great time when we stop by.
The BEST pho in Toronto!
I love this place. They have a hot table with tons of different tofu mixes. They also have a la carte for you to order. There are good veggies in the table, but they also can make them fresh. Food takes about 10 mins if they make it from scratch. They have all the standards, but in vegan. Even if you dont just eat vegan, you will like it; more healthy too. Dont forget to try their hams - the pepper one is awesome. Great in sandwiches. Their desserts are good too. The rice stuff isnt crazy sweet, so maybe better one of the others if you want a strong taste. One of my top ten in Toronto, for sure. Great spot. :)
Great experience would defentitly go again!
Delicious tofu and inexpensive meals. Id go there every week if I could.
I ve been coming here for over 5-6 years ever since it opened and I always come to get fresh tofu every Saturday morning. Love you guys
was at another spot but great
My favourite vegetarian restaurant in the area. Make sure try the veggie chicken legs.
Best place to get tofu and veterans foods.
Best vegetarian bun bo hue. Dine in and take out available
Best tofu in Canada
The pho is the best.
Stopped in here for lunch with my husband Nd daughter. We ordered 2 combo lunches with noodles and a variety of tofu sides. Really yummy, especially the sweet and sour. We ll be back to try the Pho Mama and Banh dishes.
Mainly a take out place. Small place with limited seating but when there is available seating, I love to get the bun bo hue - served piping hot and always hits the spot! Can get quite drafty by the door in the winter.
Let me start off by saying I always had a bad opinion on the taste of tofu, which was why I was skeptical and grumpy when my husband mentioned wed try this place. Boy was I wrong!! And one of the few times my husband was right. The food here tastes great. The spring rolls were crispy, the steamed rolls were moist, and the pho was mouth watering. A small place we were lucky to get a seat ... But within minutes of us the rush hour started and people kept coming. Went there again, opposite direction of where I was headed that day just b cause I had to have more ... Will definetly go again!!!
Some of the best vegan food. Always stop here when we are in the area. And we get takeout meals for left overs. Delicious. We love the soups. The takeout chicken breasts are amazing and bean curds. Really everything is good. Ypu cant go wrong.
Tasty and inexpensive. Feels very authentic and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back here
Delicious food and very cheap!
Great tasting and fresh tofu. Pleasantly surprised.
Very tasy
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Amazing food. Amazing service.
Great place to eat and friendly staff!
It is an excellent place, and pho chay is incredibly good. The personnel is very friendly.
Addicted to the pho! I have it at least twice a week. Best vegetarian, gluten free takeout, and taste is nice and complex. Highly recommend this place. Thank you mamas tofu!
Love their sweet and sour tofu!
Love this little vegetarian Vietnamese place!
Yum
Super yummy food, super inexpensive.
Good vegetarian food, great prices. Food is good, but I am not accustom to vietnamese food, so I just ordered from the food bar. Pretty crowded around dinner time though.
The food here is so delicious. Ive tried so many different places now and Im an immediate convert. Thank you so much!!
Hidden gem.
A true hidden gem. This place serves the best fully vegetarian phò in city. They also have fantastic tofu. You should go.
Fantastic food. I try to make it here weekly.
I LOVE this place! Amazing vegan food I go there every week for the sweet and sour tofu and noodles! EDIT: I originally gave this place 5 stars. After attempting to go there to buy sweet and sour tofu like 8 times.. around 3-4pm.. they are ALWAYS out. And they ALWAYS say they arent making more which makes absolutely no sense to me since they close at 8pm. Ive even went at noon and if they are out, oh well. Its a decent travel from my place, so Im done trying to go here. So disappointing.
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Awesome vegetarian Vietnamese food. Great for take outs. No credit cards!
This is one of the most underrated vegetarian restaurants in Toronto. Although there arent many seats, the food is amazing! I always come here if Im nearby and I always get the Pho, which I would say deserves the title of best vegetarian pho in Toronto. The portions and prices are also excellent and I would recommend this to any vegetarians who want some Vietnamese food.
Delicious tofu and good sized portions at good prices. (cash only though) If you like soy milk, I definitely recommend theirs! They said its made in house and it tastes so clean and smooth. Really love Mamas Tofu!
Love it!
I drive 45mins every week to this place Only vegan place I know of which serves multiple versions of tofu. **If your into fitness and are vegan, you should tofu is a great source of high protein low carbs**
Best place for vegans and anyone who loves good tasty health food! I always get the pho and I swear its the best flavor Ive ever tasted. It has a variety of tofu with different textures, the broth is so flavorful and its filling! The staff are so sweet and nice as well. If I has the chance I would eat there everyday tbh.
It s a great take out restaurant with great personnel who explain you everything about their food and give you possessive vibe. The only thing that I didn t like about the restaurant is that they only accept cash but it definitely worth it to go to atm before going to this restaurant.
The food there is delicious
Very taste vegetarian Viet food. Small establishment but quick and friendly service.
Awesome food. Really fresh, flavourful and reasonably priced.
So delicious!!! Love this place. Noodles and mock chicken legs are my favourites. Big portions and always fresh! Definitely worth checking out!
