Pho Bac 97

Pho Bac 97 has always been one of my favorite spots whenever I visit Montreal. It is right in Chinatown, which made it really easy to get to since our hotel was only a few minutes away. The people here are honestly the best part. The owner, the male staff, and Hannah were so sweet and welcoming. They made us feel at home right away and it’s clear they can connect with anyone because they switch so easily between English, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, and probably even more languages. That kind of warmth really makes a difference. We ordered two Pho Dac Biet XL bowls and one Bi Cuon roll, and with taxes and tip it came to around $50 for the two of us. The food was comforting, flavorful, and authentic. As someone who is part Vietnamese, I really appreciate when a restaurant captures those traditional flavors, and this one absolutely does. At the end they even gave us fortune cookies, which was such a simple but thoughtful little touch. I’ll be honest, there is a strong smell around the bathroom area that can be a bit distracting, maybe from the age of the building or cleaning issues, but it didn’t take away from how kindly we were treated. I still want to give five stars because this place feels special to me and the staff treat you like family. Thank you again for such a lovely experience. Sending love from Candy and family from Toronto. 😋🍜

service was so excellent we were seated promptly and there was hot tea on the table. i got the beef vermicelli bowl and the beef was very tender and well seasoned. overall great experience! duck in from the snow and get some great hot food

It was not the greatest in my opinion, the beef was very chewy. But the tea that they gave me was very nice. I sat there for around an hour and played some chess on my mobile phone. the food was around 16-19 dollars I think. 6.7/10 for me. I would love to have some garlic chili vinegar in it next time.

This is a very solid pho place in Chinatown. Decently priced, good fast service. The pho is amazing and the combos are also great if you want both pho and a meal. Go to spot for comfy pho when it is pretty bad outside!

A very old Vietnam restaurant, serve for very traditional and delicious Vietnam noodles. Which is also my friend’s memory, remind him of the university time more than 20 years ago.

I ordered a small bowl but it was more than enough to fill me up. They served me tea at the beginning, which was really nice and comforting. The service was friendly, and overall I had a pleasant experience. The only thing I’d mention is that the side salad seemed a bit carelessly presented, but everything else was great.

Really wanted to like this place because the workers were so nice but the food is just not up to par. We ordered pho and also a dried vermicelli dish and both were very disappointing, it’s probably one of the worst Vietnamese restaurants Ive ever been to taste wise. The pho broth was not bad but the meat was colourless and chewy. As for the dried vermicelli, it was served without the usual fish sauce (which we later found out was supposed to come with the order), but even without it, the noodles were extremely dry and bunched up, and the chicken was so dry it was borderline like jerky. The spring roll was also very greasy and pretty much only had carrots as the filling, we were hungry but couldn’t finish the food.

Typical viet place. Eat cheap and good. Bot going there for the views... you there to eat well and not expensive at all. Service is fast and refills nicely. Nothing fancy but clean. Great value place and good soups and spring rolls.

Average pho place - quick service. We originally wanted to get beef noodle soup down the street but there was a long line and it was freezing cold so we came here instead. They offer three different sizes of pho and lots of options. They also had the spicy beef pho which has quite the kick. Fried wontons were crispy and hot!

I walked past a line of people waiting to get into the 'famous' noodle shop a few doors down from Pho Bac, in freezing weather, and look - I get it. We've been to the noodle shop too, waiting for an hour to get in, and it's delicious. But seriously - skip the line. Go to Pho Bac. We've been going there for years, and it's always delicious, consistent, and fairly priced. The people that run and work here are some of the best I've ever met. The iced coffee alone would bring me here - I once drove two hours, along with the border crossing (I live in New York), because my kid wanted the pho from here for her 18th birthday. Yes - it's that good. The broth for both the beef and the chicken are so nuanced in their deep flavors. The ingredients are fresh and the proteins are cooked to perfection. I love the family that owns this place! They make sure you are happy with what you ordered, and will make suggestions of things you might like to try. Take them up on their suggestions - they are absolutely right!!!

Stopped by Pho Bac 97 before hopping on a flight from YUL airport. It was around 1pm on a Tuesday and super CROWDED! We were seated in the center of the dining room and it was quite tight. All the staff were occupied with other customers, so I had to flag one down to get our order going. I ordered an iced Viet coffee with a Pho Bo Vien, Pho Ga and Pho Dac Biet, all in medium size. The portions were pretty generous and the flavors were really good. My coffee was a great balance between coffee and milk as well. It was the right choice for an in-and-out meal!

Warm, delicious, no nonsense, fast. Good vegetarian options if you're looking! The vegetable pho was packed with fresh produce. Good tea and fresh herbs provided. Service was quick and courteous.

Coming from NYC. Did not have very high expectation.expectations. However we quickly realized both the beef Pho and Bun Bo Hue were better than what I have had in NYC. The soup flavors were deep and complex. Service was also quite good and friendly (unlike what you get in NYC) Will definitely come back whenever we visit Montreal

We are came to Montreal and found this Vietnamese restaurant on Yelp and it was great. The food is authentic. Pho đặc biệt (special bowl of Pho) and Bun Bò Huế are tasted very good and very big portions. Server if friendly and helpful. The appetizer: Goi cuốn ( spring rolls) and peanut sauce are on point. The place was crowded but service was good. Highly recommended for Vietnamese foods.

I haven't tried too many pho places in Montreal but I had a lot of pho from NYC and from Vietnam. Pho Bac came recommended to me by someone who is familiar with the area and it did not disappoint! #5 is soul soothing and full of flavor. The food came out very quickly and the service was no frills. Don't come for the ambiance, come for the food!

The Bon Bo hue hits. Do know that the broth doesn't come out red, you can add as much chili oil you want after the dish is brought to the table. I got the Grilled shrimp & pork on rice as well. Such good portions and large shrimps, very flavourful. I peeped other table's pho dishes too and it all looked so good. Definitely a solid & consistent viet restaurant in Montreal!

After almost a week of eating delicious Quebecois food I was in need of Asian food. The make a very solid bowl of pho located in Montreal's Chinatown. Comes in 3 different sizes (small, large, and XL). Comes with Thai basil, bean sprouts, and a wedge of lemon. Also ordered a side of cha gio which came out piping hot and were delicious. They didn't come with herbs or lettuce to wrap the cha gio but the accompanying nouc cham was good. Service is quick and efficient. As soon as we sat down we had hot tea at the table and within about 5 minutes the waiter came over to take our order. Remember your table number since you'll need it when you go up to the register to pay at the end of your meal. This place is cash only, which seems to be the norm in Chinatown. The restaurant is clean, tidy, and bright. White tiles, white walls, and a faux sky painted onto the ceiling and in between some arches dress up the decor. This restaurant would not be out of place in California. There appears to be extra space downstairs as well. If you're looking for a Vietnamese food fix in Montreal, this is a solid pick.

Food There were quite a few items we wanted, and they did not have it due to supply chain issues. Pho broth was tasty. My favorite was the summer rolls. Very memorable. Service: acceptable. The wait staff seated up, took our order, and served the food. They do not bring you ur bill. You have to get it yourself and pay at the cash register. So..semi self-service. You figure out the tip. Ambiance: no frills and old school style. Still comfortably seated.

Really, really good pho. One of the best. Service was quick, the lady very nice. Definitely coming back.

On a cold night, this place really, really hit the spot! As anyone who's had more than a couple bowls of pho knows, for a 'simple' soup every place makes their a little differently. And everyone who likes pho likes theirs a little different and has their own favorite place. For us, Pho Bac was absolutely exactly what we look for. The broth was flavorful, but not too oily or too heavy on the basil or cilantro. Both the regular beef broth and the veggie broth were solid, usually the veggies broth turns out to be bland, but theirs was shockingly rich. Noodles and meats/veggies were all good as well, and service was efficient (as it pretty much always is in pho places). If it's cold and you want some soup, you can't go wrong here!

Pho: we got two of the #5 pho, it came with a lot of noodles and had a flavorful broth Beef over rice: very stingy with the beef portion, small skirt steak over a huge bed of rice with a little bit of lettuce "salad" Shrimp summer roll: wouldn't recommend, too much noodles and it was 1.5 shrimp per roll (3 half shrimp for each spring roll), dipping sauce was chunky in a bad way Cha gio (spring roll): this was good, crispy Service: pretty bad and rude overall, slow service, has to repeat things multiple times to get bowls, a box to go. The attitude of the person at the register was horrible overall. Ambiance: no ambiance, very utilitarian four walls and a couple of chairs... the floors were also wet everywhere which is quite the safety hazard Overall the pho was good, the other things I ordered were just ok but the service was horrible horrible horrible. They made us and most other guests feel unwelcome and were slow and forgetful.

Unpleasant smell. Left before even ordering food. The management needs to fix it !!!

When in Chinatown and in the mood for Vietnamese food, this is the #1 spot. The waiters may come off as surly, but they're pussycats. Now the food is great, never a miss. I like it extra spicy, and they don't disappoint... either chili sauce or fresh chilis. Ambiance is like a hospital cafeteria, not suitable for a romantic first date. Tip: The place is cash only, so go in with an old school wallet. Hot tip: They do tend to close well ahead of their closing hours, so best to arrive an hour before close.

Went there just for the Vietnamese iced coffee. Order without any restrictions and limitations, just how they make it. It did not disappoint. So so good. The ambience is cozy and friendly. Family friendly. Staff were courteous and friendly. Will come back to check out the rest of the menu. But if you're in chinatown montreal, this is the place to go for a great iced coffee.

Chinatown during Christmas is always bustling, no matter where you are. No difference here, as many shops were open for dinner for the holiday. This spot only had one table available, which we were able to snag without a wait. Started off by sharing the Spring Rolls ($6). Open for the veggie version with no shrimp, still good flavor when dipping into the peanut sauce. For the main course, ordered the Bun Bo Hue ($15) - a spicy beef stew with long fresh noodles. No extra chili oil necessary as there's a big kick; meat is fattier than expected. They also give a complimentary pot of green tea while waiting for the food (and to warm up from the cold) Service may take some time because of the crowd, and inside can be a little hectic. Overall positive experience for a place open on Christmas.

Visiting Montreal for the first time from Philadelphia, PA! Needed some pho from this cold weather. Ordered #9 off the menu which is pho with steak and tripe and also the summer rolls for the appetizer. Summer rolls were pretty good, pho was okay...I've had better. The soup was just a little bland for my liking. Place was pretty tiny and service was good.

We ordered the raw beef pho (Tai) and a special pho with various toppings. We chose the medium size, which was just right for us, and they served us a pot of tea as soon as we arrived. The taste didn't leave a strong impression, but on a cold day, it's nice to have a hot bowl of soup noodles. We both felt warm and happy after eating it, so it's perfect for winter. We also ordered spring rolls with shrimp and vegetables, but we didn't like the outer layer, which was made of a chewy flour. If we had to choose again, we would have gone for the crispy spring rolls.

I had high hopes because of all the positive reviews. We arrived to Montreal pretty late and this was the only restaurant that did not have a long wait so we tried it out. It went downhill pretty quick. Service: We ordered the large pho, beef plate and appetizer to share. When we asked our server for an extra plate, he acted like sharing was unheard of and proceed to charge us $6 for a bowl. We ended up not even getting a bowl and we had to use the tea cups as a bowl. When we tried to pay, the credit card machine was not working, but the server acted like our card was declined when everyone that was trying to pay had the same issue. Food: The pho broth was not very flavorful and noodles were mushy. The rice dish was very good, and beef was cooked perfectly. This is probably one of the worst experiences and the food was not worth the trouble. We paid around 50 Canadian ( pho, rice dish, bowl we never got, atm fee) There are so many other places to try out in Montreal that I would avoid this restaurant.

The food and restaurant itself was probably closer to 3.5 stars but the service was efficient I have decided to round up! The reviews on Yelp were generally positive so we decided to give Pho Bac 97 a try. They are located in Chinatown in Montreal. We went fairly early (before lunchtime) and just wanted to try out their pho and spring rolls. We ordered two XL specials and two of the fried spring rolls. The pho was good. Came with dry noodles. The broth was flavourful. I noticed they don't have beef balls in the special though. Spring rolls were average. I usually prefer the super deep fried ones. These ones here tasted more light and were skinnier. Would I come back again? Probably if I am in the neighbourhood and happen to be craving pho!

We came to this pho place a few years back and have not stopped thinking about the amazing pho that this place serves. So, when we traveled back to Montreal, we had to stop by here and get as much pho as we can eat. We are from New York City, and if you know New York, it is def. not a pho scene there, but this place just leaves you feeling full, satisfied, and amazing broth feel. usually, pho is made with a ton of MSG and artificial taste that leaves your mouth feeling dry afterwards; however, this place did not give us that feel. The pho broth is rich, and beef-y. For the price and varying sizes, it is def. worth it. The wait time was not too bad for a busy day and for fresh noodles. The pho was steaming hot when it came out, so it made it taste better for how hungry we were. The pho had a delicious broth, it was deep in flavor and def. had a good warmth to the throat. The meat pieces were large and the portion size was def. good. The bun bo hue had a goood spice kick to it and I appreciated how deep the flavors are, as most places do not do the soup justice. We also got a side of spring rolls, which were the standard, but how can we not order spring rolls in our Viet meal?? Def. check this place out.

I dropped in around lunch time on a Wednesday and there wasn't any wait, but it quickly filled up. I went with a friend that is an absolute pho lover and she was pretty impressed! Very reasonable prices with 3 different sizes (S, M, and XL) - not sure why there's no L and jumps straight to XL lol. Anyways portions are decent and this is an overall no frills but good spot to get your pho fix.

Located in the heart of Chinatown and one of several Vietnamese restaurants which serve Pho. This place in my opinion could use better service and a deep cleaning. One of my pet peeves is when the bathroom is absolutely disgusting, it makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like.

We needed some food after a few hours of drinking so we headed over to Chinatown. I wanted pho and found one of the few places still open, Pho Bac 97. It's located a few doors down from Nouilles de Lan Zhou. We dropped in on a Thursday evening (around 9:30pm). The place got a crazy last minute rush then died off again. The menu is split into appetizers, pho, rice vermicelli, rice (grilled and sautéed), combos and dessert. For the pho, you choose between three sizes (small, medium and XL). - Goi cuon (#1) ($4.50) - shrimp and vegetable spring rolls. It would have been decent except they used cheap quality, shredded lettuce that tasted off. - Bun bo xao sa (hoac ga) (#24) ($11.50) - beef sautéed with lemongrass on vermicelli and salad. Looked pretty typical but CC enjoyed it. - Com ga nuong (#26) ($13.00) - grilled chicken, rice and salad. Cbear didn't touch the salad but I don't blame her. Grilled chicken and rice looked plain. - Bun bo hue (#16) ($10.50 medium) - the broth was incredibly salty. 100% MSG. Not much depth or spiciness to their BBH. Super disappointing. Too many better places in Chinatown to waste a meal here.

Went alone on a very cold Montreal night and was luckily seated right away (a lot of larger parties did have a wait tho!). Ordered a large #5 which took little to no time to come out and was very pleasantly suprised with how flavorful the soup was. It was flavorful without it being salty or oily. I think the noodles were just sliiightly overcooked but that could have also been because Im a bit of a slow eater and it was such a large portion size it took me a while to get through. Overall very good pho, and if youre in the area and in a soup-y mood, definitely worth stopping by!

An authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The owner speaks English, French and Cantonese. When I ordered the beef tendon pho but he said tendon ran out, he recommended brisket instead. The pho was delicious. There was copious amount of brisket. Bean sprout was fresh. Sadly they don't issue meal receipts. Overall, solid 4 star

When in Chinatown, check out this place if you're looking for a quick bite. My go to is always the Special Noodle as has a bit of everything if you can't choose your topping. It's a pretty standard bowl of pho, I found the soup base to be decent, not overly salty. And I think service can be a hit or miss, they're not super friendly folks but I don't think they are trying to come off as rude, most likely just a language barrier problem.

Loved the Wait staff, the Owner and the Food! I was there at opening time 1000 and everyone was so welcoming! I ordered spring rolls, lemon grass chicken on vermicelli rice and an large Ice Coffee!! Sooo Good!! So much chicken and tons of Peanuts! My Fav!! Brilliant little Hole in the Wall!!!

This place looks quite ordinary from the outside, but their pho is excellent! I ordered the grilled chicken pho, and the broth was amazing. Perfectly flavorful and salty enough, without it neing too much nor too less. The chicken was also perfectly tasty. All for only 12$ taxes included for a small bowl, which is a pretty good size portion. Service is also good, they are quick and efficient. You go pay at the cash register. Overall, I recommend if you want some great pho around Chinatown!

This pho hit the spot. Located in the center of Chinatown, it's a cheap little Vietnamese restaurant that offers pho and other Vietnamese dishes that you can find at other Vietnamese restaurants. Nothing fancy, fluorescent lights and kind of a bare bones service. We were seated right away and brought lovely jasmine tea like the kind that is served at Chinese restaurants. After looking over the menu, a man came by to take our orders without writing anything down. I ordered a medium pho, which ended up being a dollar cheaper than the small, but too much food for me to finish. I also ordered a spring roll, which here, means the unfried rice paper roll filled with bean spouts, vermicelli noodles, the white parts of lettuce and shrimp. The peanut sauce that it was served with was good, but I've had better rolls. Oh and by the way, they're called "summer rolls" where I'm from if you're more familiar with that term. I asked a waiter (?) for water and he didn't even acknowledge me, but another man brought us waters.... we had to go up to the cash register to pay. If the service was better, this place would be better than a-ok, but for now, it's just 3 stars in my book.

We walked all day long around Old Montreal, Old Port and Chinatown area and just wanted something that was nice warm and comforting. We heard that Montreal had a really good Viet scene and decided to check this hole in the wall place out. Like most reviews, don't expect much in the way of service here. But the food was actually quite good. We ordered the standard Large Special Pho, which is #5 on the menu. The bowl was quite large. It filled me up pretty good. Coming from NYC where we can get very good Pho this place is pretty much neck and neck with some of the good ones in NYC. The meat was sufficiently portioned for a large bowl. You get the raw beef round and also the cooked beef brisket that has some fat and nice flavor. They also give plenty of garnish to go with it all including scallions, cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, lemon and even a chili pepper (be careful with the pepper). But what makes a Pho good is also the broth. This one was very meaty in flavor and savory at just the right amount. The noodles were cooked right and aldente. The broth could have been a bit more hot in my opinion. But other than that it was a winner in my book. Hit all the right notes and was warm and comforting for someone with tired legs in chilly weather. Another plus while we were there was a bunch of Vietnamese people eating there and really e enjoying the food. If their own people eat there, that's a really good sign. I wouldn't mind going back to try their spring rolls, summer rolls and other family style plates as well. All in all a good meal and reasonably priced. Walked out full and satisfied, the two of us, for just $24 (with tip included).

Came to visit Montreal last year with some of my friends. Having heard about the amazing asian food in Montreal, I definitely had to look for a decent Pho place. Thanks to the amazing reviews on yelp, we were able to find this place. We got there slightly before the dinner rush so were seated fairly quickly. The menu had a good amount of selections of authentic vietnamese food. I had to try their pho but my friend got a noodle dish. The wait time wasnt too bad for fresh food. My pho was steaming hot when it came out so that made it even better for how hungry I was. The pho itself had a rich delicious broth. The meat pieces were large and I was happy with my portion sizes. The spice level was just right and I definitely enjoyed devouring my meal. My friend seemed to enjoy his dish as well. I would definitely recommend coming and trying the food!

Honestly, this is an "okay" place. We ordered vermicelli noodles -- one chicken and one beef option. But at first they mistakenly brought a bowl with pork. Thankfully my wife realized that and asked them to double check. The food taste was fine but not the best. Having tried several other vietnamese places in Montreal, I would definitely be inclined to other options. The place is also not super clean. Overall, it's an okay place to get a quick bite but if you want to get the best quality look somewhere else.

Worst Vietnamese i ever have in my life. Rice was dried as f . Soup was terrible. Service was horrible. Ambience was messy, servers was loud and annoyed. We ask for water and did not get served until some one have to go directly to the till. We ask for lime for the pho they gave us 2 millimeter of lime and put it in cup of water .Trashhhhh. If i could vote negative stars for them I would.

Good pho! What is else is there to say! Took my boyfriend here last night; he's been a long time lover of pho but this was his first time at Pho Bac. This has been my favourite pho spot for years, but seeing my boyfriends reaction after being slightly skeptical or trying a new place affirms everything for me. Pho Bac is the number one place for an all around essential pho. I ordered a small #15 for reference in the pictures, and you can top as much hoisin and sriracha to your liking :) Service is always fast and friendly. The owner is a very sweet man who's always happy to see me, alone or with a group!

Excellent Pho and Spring Rolls at an amazing price. The service was very good the nice gentleman that took our order talked us out of the medium size Pho to the small size Pho, which turned out to be more than enough Pho with one spring roll order. We got out of there with a $28 bill before tip. If I lived in Montreal I would be back to Pho Bac 97 often. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

After a weary long day of travel and walking between New York State and crossing the Canadian border, our tour bus of thirty five Americans worked up an appeitie for dinner. We came here after having a very bad taste of McDonald's for lunch. Vietnamese Pho is good comfort food as I enjoy noodle soup. The staff is somewhat attentive to our table but were mistakening give our table one combined check. My Mom and I were sitting with our tour bus group along with our guide which the waiter automatically assume we would get one combined bill. Not! When we were finished with our meal I requested the check in Canto which the waiter instructed to go to the cashier (without any ticket or paper bill). Luckily the staff speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English and of course French. Multi-lingual opens doors indeed! Cash only as Pho Bac 97 does not accept credit cards in any format. They do accept American dollars with change in Canadian.

We came to Pho Bac 97 for a snack before dinner. We ended up ordering the bun bo hue. The original bun bo hue comes with pigs blood and pig feet. I opted out of that and only got rare beef. Usually the soup comes steaming hot and the rare beef gets cooked. In this case the soup was luke warm so basically my beef was rare the entire time. I was lucky I didn't get sick after eating that. Even my noodle was supposed to be milk noodles but was given pho noodles! Other than the temperature of the soup it was flavourful with a hint of shrimp flavour. It was pretty tasty. The restaurant was quite dirty with sticky floors. They didn't have any of the milk shake like all the typical Vietnamese restaurants would have. All in all ok but would not come back.

I was at this restaurant a few years ago for their pho soup and decided to go back since I was craving a good pho. I attempted to be adventurous and try a different dish based on the image #1 posted on yelp which for sure was photoshopped and didn't exactly represent the dish. I ordered #25 which is a beef vermicelli bowl with spring rolls and some lettuce and it came with a small soup as well. My friend ordered the same thing as I did but the chicken version. We were both happy with the soup but disappointed with the beef and chicken vermicelli bowl. It lacked color, taste and maybe the fact that I had a better version of this dish elsewhere makes me a tougher critique. Long story short they make a delicious beef pho soup and in my opinion this would be the best item on the menu to order. Stay away from their vermicelli bowl.

We ordered the number 5 & 6 in XL size. Good portion. Broth was not rich nor seasoned well - needs saltier and rather bland. Good noodles. Lots of meats. Somewhat dirty though. Quick service

It was a chilly spring day in Montreal, and I really wanted some Pho. Being from Hanoi, I am particular about my broth, and prefer a clean-tasting and clear-looking broth. I ordered a pho tai, and gleefully exchanged some Vietnamese with the waiter. The broth was GOOD! You could see that the beef slices were raw and cooked in boiling pho broth, which is how it should be. The only disappointment is the noodles, which were dry packaged noodles and not freshly made. This place is a gem in Montreal - when they find a fresh pho noodles source it will be a 5-star experience right away!

When I saw it call PHO BC i really thought this spot is Viet northern cuisine which is hard to find in the East Coast and Canada, oh well I was wrong , same style Pho like any other restaurants in NY. Anyway, we order one Pho one Bun Bo. Pho is ok, Bun Bo is surprisingly strong taste with shrimp paste. My man like it and I saw next table 3 Caucasian dudes seem to enjoy it too. One hightlight of the food here is how tender the meat in both dishes is. Super tender, great taste. Clean spot and funny staffs

A cheap and quick place to eat in Chinatown! It definitely doesn't have a fancy restaurant ambience but there are families, people eating alone,etc. I had #5 on the menu, which was a beef/tendon/tripe pho. It came really quick and was pretty good. I wouldn't be craving their pho all the time but if you are looking for a cheap giant bowl of pho, this is the place.

This is probably my worst pho experience to date. There was minimal waiting for a table but it took an easy 30 minutes for them to serve us water and take our order. My boyfriend and I came with high expectations given the great reviews. The portions are large so you do get a lot for what you're paying. It took a while for them to get my order right (we wanted a combo but wanted to upsize the pho to XL, but that's a no apparently). We're coming from NYC so we're very use to terrible Asian service with the BEST flavor. But when it came it was just... average. It wasn't really memorable experience and we ate it all because we were hungry (coming off a 6+ hour drive).

I'm Vietnamese and this is the best pho I've had in the western hemisphere, besides grandma's. This is not hyperbole. This pho is insanely delicious and I'm not just saying that because I came in from the cold craving soup. The flavors are subtle and abundant. The tai meat is lean and the brisket is fatty, just like I like it. Ordered the extra large, and dear God is it big. Also, loved the tea touch when I sat down. The new school pho places don't do that anymore. This place is legit. I will always come back here when I'm in Montreal.

This place blows NYC Vietnamese food out of the water. Why pho can't have a renaissance here like ramen did I'll never know. Came here on a Sunday morning for a noodle breakfast. Planned on ordering pho, but decided to switch to bun bo hue at the last minute. I like to live life on the edge, what can I say? Soup was fantastically spicy and flavorful, noodles were on point (none of that rice noodle BS), and there was plenty of beef. I'm pretty sure the waitstaff was talking about me, but I was in soup noodle bliss and just couldn't bring myself to care. Now bring this to New York and I'll be a happy camper... Until next time, Montreal.

There are easily 10 other Vietnamese restaurants on the same street, but this was one of the two places that had a line up on Saturday night. (The other place was pho bang New York) Service is quick. I ordered the basic regular pho. $8.50 for a small and was just the right portion for me. The soup base was good. But it still lacks some depth of flavors that I've had at other pho places. The noodles were spot on. And they are not stingy with the beef!!

Ok, so the name of the place says Pho and I didn't have any to write about in my review. Ok, my bad. But I do have my favorite Pho place across the street so it makes it hard to try it here. I have had their bowls on more than one occasion I I really like it. The staff is fast and efficient. The location not amazing but typical Chinatown digs. Overall rating is based on the consistency of the food taste and quality. I stay go forward without concern. Enjoy!