Second Bowl

I’ve been frequenting this spot ever since it opened! While I do have to admit that there are dishes offered here that are missing components I’ve experienced at other restaurants, you can’t go wrong with coming to second bowl! It has great service (dining in and take-​out), the food is always fresh and there’s lots of it, décor is really modern and clean, and prices are super reasonable.
I’ve tried everything from their phở, noodle dishes, curry and vermicelli. Last night I ordered their chicken lemongrass vermicelli with spring roll. I took it to go and they gave me lots of sauce to pour over top! The spring roll was crispy when I got home, the chicken was nice and tender, noodles were soft, vegetables crispy and not too many peanuts (for me it’s an overwhelming taste when there’s too much). I do miss that they don’t offer pickled carrots and radishes like some other places. But there are still really nice flavours that it works for me!
My photo shows the dish all mixed together, as I realized I should take a photo after I started eating — note the bite out of my spring rolls, which are reason enough to visit!
If you want to support an independent hole in the wall, this is a must try for thai/​vietnamese food lovers.

I’m a regular here because they have the best Vietnamese restaurant in Newmarket with great service. Bubble tea is amazing and phở is amazing on a cold day! The appetizers such as dumplings or fresh rolls are great for a quick bite. Definitely try!

Great local spot for phở! Dumplings snd Fresh Rolls are also my favorites! Service is also consistent and great.

I had bad experience previously but I decided to try again… What a mistake.
I didn’t even get to eat because I ordered an xl phở to share with my fiancé who wasn’t that hungry. And she asked me if I could order two small instead of an xl because you can’t share here. Excuse me? WTF?!?
Ya I left.

I keep coming here so maybe it’s time for a review. This is a small family run Vietnamese style restaurant in a strip mall. Easy to find, but hard to beat! I usually go for a bowl of Phở with its flavourful broth, subtle noodles and fresh bean sprouts. Fantastic in cool weather. I made the mistake of once ordering a large soup. Only do that if you don’t want to finish – it’s huge!
However, don’t fear trying anything on the menu – its all great! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the hospitality is very respectful, and the prices are excellent.

Old reliable. Great broth, fresh ingredients and skilled friendly staff. Very clean and tidy.
Staff makes great efforts to make every dish special and I always love the dumplings!

Second Bowl is one of our favourite places to eat in town. The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. My wife and I have often gone more than once a week.

This restaurant surprised me on all fronts with upscale modern décor, good service, reasonable prices and great food. It was a busy Monday night when we arrived and while our food wasn’t fast to arrive we chatted and sipped on complimentary tea. Likeaphenomena’s hot and sour soup was delicious and her Mango Bubble Tea, brought at the end of the meal was a tropical delight. Menu selections are patron participatory — write your choice by number on the bill and then pay at the counter when you’re done. Tables seem close together, but this just makes the atmosphere more citified, a nice contrast to its suburban strip mall location.