Vit Béo is serving up Vietnamese fare in a cool and casual spot around the hip area of Bloor and Ossington. Open until late, that is 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday but 2 a.m. on school nights, it even serves some drinks in teacups to be reminiscent of Chinatown establishments serving beer out of teapots after hours. Vit Béo also has many local beers on tap at this cosy industrial outpost. Much of the menu is gluten-free, but very little of it is vegetarian-friendly as many of the delicacies rely on shellfish and pork. One highlight from the bar/snack-style menu is the kho quet: pieces of cauliflower fried in a caramel fish sauce topped with a fried egg and puffed rice. Enjoy elements of traditional Vietnamese decor in a spot that, with a huge front window, puts Toronto on display.
