Sen Vàng Restaurant

- Tom yum soup with tofu and veggies - The tofu and veggie stir fry with vermicelli - tofu banh mi - tofu spring rolls All soo delicious!! It’s my new favourite lunch spot 💙 The sweet owner gave my friends and I fried bananas on the house. The cold taro milk tea was nice but a bit too sweet imo

This is the worst soup I've ever had in my life. Servers gave us a beef pho when we asked for the Special. The meat which was supposed to be raw and cooked by the broth, was well done despite being told it was fresh. It was old. Grilled beef plate was overdone and rubbery, plenty of vermicelli despite asking for more salad than noodles. Pho is supposed to be satisfying. You will leave hungry and your stomach will be angry at you for not giving it the proper nourishment expected from a soup, as will your mind. It is horrible. Never going back. Save your money. Don't go. There's one a few blocks ahead; go there.

Yummy, my special beef noodle soup is great! The ingredients are fresh, the beef is thick and plentiful! The environment is very clean, the boss is very kind!When the boss knew I was pregnant, he took out the spices that I couldn't eat. How nice!

The absolute best Vietnamese food I have ever had. My Vietnamese friend found the place and read the reviews. She is very picky and always compares everything to "back home". She was stunned how good it was. So we ordered 2 more soups to go. She said it is not only authentic, but better than anything she ate in Vietnam. I live in Ottawa but I think I will make this a rest stop on any Montreal trip I do in the future. I rated the atmosphere based on the staff and how welcoming it was, not the physical look of the decor. That may need some updating, so go support this amazing restaurant and the staff so they can prosper and make delicious food for everyone in the future.

Sen Vang is one of the best Pho in Montreal. In these times of pandemic it’s hard to transport soup. The menu is reduced but the best spicy soup is still there. I love their Pho and I am a regular. Sony (owner) is one who can pack the take away really well. The spring rolls are fantastic. It’s a perfect lunch on a cold afternoon hop off and pick up the soup and you can heat up the broth at home in case it’s not as hot as you would like it. Update: By this time the ownership has changed and the Pho is still very good. Now there are a more items on the menu and we hand a wonderful time. The place accepts credit and debit cards now. I would recommend this place.

Went to get lunch with a friend and chose this place because of the high reviews and convenience (right next to the metro). She ordered pho and I got the bun bo hue. Pho was alright but the bun bo hue broth was salty and missing that strong lemongrass flavour. However service was good and fast and the place is cute.

I went to eat here with friends after hanging out for a long day. The food looks so delicious and it truly was! I would 100% recommend this restaurant. You must try it!

Been ordering for delivery now and then, even recommended to my neighbors... However, it seems they have changed their Pho preparation recently. The taste is not as good as before, broth is more salty and it comes with less quality beef slices. I am quite disappointed.

Most authentic and hearty phở in Montreal! This is the closest I've ever had to the homemade one. The broth is full of flavor and the meats are good quality and fresh. I got the Bogo deal on Uber eats, but even if there wasn't this deal, I would order again for sure! The location itself is also very assessable by metro, so that's on my list next !

Sen Vang is another popular Vietnamese spot in town. I read great things from a Montreal blogger so I wanted to see for myself what the fuss was about. I dropped by on a Friday afternoon (around 3:30pm) for a late lunch and was surprised to see it was reasonably busy. Good sign. I like how their menu is short and sweet. Only 14 items on the menu! - Bun bo hue ($9.75 large) - two sizes to choose from (small and large) so obviously I went with the latter. Unfortunately, the only difference (to me) is that you get more soup rather than more meat or more noodles. Broth was tasty but I instantly tasted MSG/salt. The level of heat was pretty fiery with the first few sips but eventually subsided. Noodles were good (but wish they gave more). The best was the beef slices; perfect fat to meat ratio and it stayed incredibly tender the whole time I was eating. They even put in pork blood; pretty authentic/legit. Wanted to really like this place but I've had better depth, more complex BBH. Cash only.

Absolutely delicious!! The tonkinoise soup of rare beef was delicious as was the special soup. The chicken soup was full of veggies noodles and the most tender chicken. The grilled pork chop smelled amazing coming off a wood fire grill. It was tender and tasty and delicious! The portions are large and the service friendly! A must try!

I am not from Montreal and decided to make a trip from downtown to Sen Vang. As a big fan of pho and Vietnamese food, I highly recommend this place -family run restaurant -literally across the street from the Metro station -got the Bun Bo Hue aka spicy noodles, which was delicious. Some have this as a secret menu item but I saw it on the menu. Get the large, its only $1 CAD more -have also got the Pho Bac Diet aka #1 at most Pho restaurants previously, which was delicious as well with great broth; that being said you can get this at all Pho restaurants -between the Bun Bo Hue and the Pho Bac Diet, I would go with the Bun Bo Hue because its different but tasty -skip the Cha Gio aka Imperial Rolls. They are okay but nothing special -staff is friendly. Feel free to ask them for the wifi code -definitely worth the trip if you like Vietnamese food and are from out of town

Amazing place! We were visiting Montreal from Florida and were looking for a good pho, this place came with the highest rating and after finishing our meal we couldn't have agreed more. The chicken pho was absolutely amazing! The waitress was super nice and the chef brought us free gelatin based coconut dessert that was simply amazing. If you are in Montreal and like Vietnamese food this is the spot to go to.

I wanted to go for pho with my sister on a Monday and guess what, a bunch of Vietnamese restaurants are closed on Mondays. So we had very limited choices and wanted it to be on Côte-des-neiges, so finally, we settled onRestaurant Sen Vàng. I was very pleasantly surprised by their pho, as it also had that sweet taste in the broth that I love. However, portions once again were a bit on the small side (I ordered the large, which was the biggest format). I also learned something new that day, which is that there is an herb called culantro (no, not cilantro) and it is supposedly better than the Thai basil leaves that are typically served with pho. Maybe it's a question of what you're used to, but I definitely prefer Thai basil. In any case, it was a bit of a educative meal For my full MTL Pho Hunt review and more photos, check out my blog: Turquoise Blog (link in bio!)

Beware: Cash Only! Decent lunch place. I went there during lunch time and ordered a XL Pho Dac Biet like any Vietnamese person who is hungry (and yes, I was hungry). Having seen the reviews on Yelp, my expectations were fairly high. Let's just say that I was neither disappointed nor overwhelmed. The flavor of the broth was good, but nothing to write home about. The portion was generous, but mainly because i ordered an XL size bowl (which ended up costing about 12$ before tips). Lots of meat too. Overall, good lunch place!

Authentic home made pandan jelly!! There was a guy who walked in an just ordered a bowl of pandan jelly with coconut milk. That's all. I had it in the tricolored dessert and it was really good! Their specialty soup and noodles was really good and their spring rolls were uber yummy! Their grilled beef noodles was just average as the portion of meat was very small and I think was pan cooked instead of grilled.

This is the best vietnamese in town. I have tried pho lien, pho tay ho, pho bac 97, pho bang new york, etc - hands down this place has the best pho and rice dishes. Their cha gio (imperial role) is the best - it has taro, mushroom, pork, and shrimp. The food is very fresh. Highly recommended if you are in montreal

This place is a hidden gem. The tastiest bon bo hue, spicy beef noodle in North of USA's border. Truly authentic Vietnamese food. We will definitely come back if we are in Montreal.

Great place for Bun Bo hue. For those who are not experienced in BBH it's a spicy beef noodle soup in a rich broth. Think of it as Pho's angrier cousin. Rich beef broth with noodles and a healthy spicy kick to it. Another way I can explain BBH is it's quite possibly the best way to clear a full sinus cavity. Thus it makes a delicious meal in the cooler months where we have those wet humid 0C to -10C days. You know the days I'm talking about.......where you feel chilled to the bone and you feel like curling up under a blanket or blasting the heat just to warm up. Go get a steamy bowl of Bun Bo Hue and PRESTO. Instant feel better. For those who are Vietnamese purists this is a delicious option in a town where Vietnamese food is plentiful. Absolutely I shall be back. Without a question. ****** Word of caution. BBH is not a first date meal. It is only if you state ground rules that you eat like a hungry dog. ****** Second word of caution. Don't wear a white shirt as those red oil stains (from the soup) are near impossible to get out. I made an impromptu bib out of paper towel (yes I'm comfortable in my own skin). Slurp it up. MEGA delish in every way!

Was strolling along Victoria with the boo and decided to grab a bite at this spot. GREAT IDEA :) We had the grilled chicken plate (chicken, rice, salad, fish sauce) and the special Bun Bo Hue (a spicy beef noodle soup). Both were quite tasty. I probably would ask them to hold the blood cube next time (just a personal preference), but I didn't mind it too much. Service was great, feels like a small family place the folks in the neighborhood like to frequent. There was a building alarm that went off a few times, which according to the staff happens when someone in the building sets off the fire alarm (from cooking, etc). Sadly, the restaurant has no control over that. Would definitely come back again!!!

Slowly the complex flavors of a generous sized bowl of Pho Dac Biet unfurl like the petals of the lotus flower in this new family-owned establishment! The beef seasoned broth served along rice noodles, thinly sliced beef, meatballs, tendon, is authentic and close to what you would expect from a homemade concoction - easy on the cloves and lean on the fat content. You will also find your staple choices of egg noodle with bbq pork and shrimp soup, various rice or rice vermicelli dishes with grilled chicken, pork, beef and the famous vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. Recently inspired from my foodie friend's posting, I was intrigued and had to stop and try it out. Although only officially inaugurated two weeks ago, owners Son & Thao are working out the usual minor opening related kinks but this seems to be a promising outlet for soups & noodle cravings! Definitely must return to try "off-menu" items such as Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef and thick noodle soup) or Bun Rieu (crab and noodle soup). What surprises do the friendly Sen Vang (Golen Lotus) owners Son and Thao await us on our next visit?Come and find out for yourself!

You're stuck in the Canadian winter and looking for something to warm you up? Count on my words, a bowl of Pho soup will be your best friend Today, I passed by Sen Vang .. A tiny place which is located just in front of Metro Côte-Ste-Catherine (you can't miss it out! they have a big green billboard lol). I ordered a beef bowl of Pho. The ingredients are fresh, the meat is super tender and just the smell of if will make you salivate. The service was fast.. Price including tax was about 10$.. The only advise I'd give you, they only accept payments by "cash" Et bonne appétit!

Sen Vang is a great little homely cozy friendly Vietnamese restaurant in my hood and I've started eating here on the regular. Their soup is tasty, the broth is just salty enough, without being over the top. The portions are just right. Their beef is fresh and yummy and so is their grilled chicken. Their vermicelli dishes are a tad too big for my tummy (not that that's stopped me from gleefully wolfing them down anyway) and their prices do reflect the larger portion size. They're so big you could pretty much split one between two people and have a smaller dish on the side. I tried one of their rice dishes, their simplicity and savouriffic salaciousness was succulent and satisfying. Seriously, the grilled chicken on rice did not disappoint. Their prices for pho soups are very reasonable, so that definitely keeps me coming back, it's a real no brainer to eat here frequently. I gotta say for a local eatery in the cote sainte Catherine neighbourhood, I'm surprised how good it is. I even prefer it to the slightly upmarket Hai Hoang up the road. The quality, value, and friendly service, everything is just how I like it. Five stars - will eat again. A

My new go to place for a good pho ! The broth is tasty, noodles are fresh, great cut of meat, the restaurant is a cute little place, clean with friendly staff. Brought some take out home for the hubby and he quickly noticed it wasn't from our usually spot and the mister said from now on we will get our pho fix from there lol. Only downside is no fresh rolls, the menu is limited but I rather have a small menu with tasty dish over pages of ok food.

It's worthy to be here for Bun Bo Hue and also Bun Rieu which usually don't have on the menu. Needless to say they are special for Pho. It's so authentic! Don't forget to order Cha Gio , the taste is so unique that you can't get anywhere else but Sen Vang. The staffs are all excellent, especially the cook, she is working hard to make all the dishes come out with the best taste. The last reason for this 5 stars rating is the cleanness and fresh cozy atmosphere when you enjoy your time here.

Cash only! Super nice staff, good pho (get large!). Menu has a nice variety, not as large of a selection as other Vietnamese restaurants I'm used to but has everything I'd order at a Vietnamese restaurant anyway. The imperial rolls are small though and come two per order. Think again if you think you're sharing with me!

Stopped here to eat with my sisters on a Friday night. When we went in, I thought there were two customers, but turns out one was the waiter and one was the cook haha The service was great and so was the food. I got the pho soup. It was delicious, and the price was good (only about $7 for the small, which was plenty). I can't remember the names of the meals my sisters got, but one was noodles with beef and salad, and the other got chicken with rice and salad. I tried both and they were also delicious. I posted pictures. I don't go to this area of Montreal often, but Will definitely go back if I'm in the area.

On a hunt for some good Pho, I found awesome reviews of Sen Vang, and brought a group of 6 people here. Some of us had Pho, and some had chicken or beef/vermicelli plates - everything was spot on. I thought that although the Pho was good, the other plates tasted better, but that might just be because I get antsy since Pho takes forever and a day for you to finish it (yes, I get bored). Prices are super reasonable, service is great, and the food is good. Perfect for a quick low key meal!

Been trying all the pho places in this area of Montreal for the past few months and this place did not disappoint. The pho was fresh and hot, I could barely finish the bowl. I always go for the rare beef, which was a great cut of meat. Very tender and easy to eat! Will be coming back here often to enjoy a fresh bowl of pho!

Really really cheap price, for great authentic food. I ordered the spicey beef noodle, was not disappointed at all. All the dishs are under 10$. The owner is super friendly!

There are many pro's for this restaurant. Here goes. Location: - Right across Métro Cote-Sainte-Catherine - Easily reachable by Highway (near Decarie Highway) - Parking is easy to find and free on Victoria Street Food: - Pho: Delicious and unique. You may think that all Pho taste the same, but I'm very pleased with their soup bowls. Generous quantity, prepared to perfection, soup was boiling hot every time I order a great bowl of pho. - Haven't tried their Bun (Vermicelli) and Com (Rice) yet. I will re-review this in the future. About the restaurant: - Family owned business with professional service - Can get very busy in lunch times, that doesn't bother me because it tells me that this place is popular and is great. - Price range is exceptionally affordable. Anyhow, this deserves a 4.75 star - and 5 is closest to it so I give it a five. Definitely will be returning in the future.

Best bun bo hue I've had in Montreal... Cash only business...bla bla bla bla bla!! Must try if your a spicy soup fanatic!!!

Location have decent price . Walking distances from our place. Close to the bus and train. Location looks clean and food is Fresco.

The metro was down for an hour and a half (again!) and I happened to be at Côte-Sainte-Catherine. Went on maps to look up a restaurant nearby and this one came up first. To start off, this place isn't your fancy restaurant for big dates, but it has a nice little "mom's recipes" kind of vibe, a tiny neighbourhood restaurant. Its very comforting, the paintings on the walls and the small music playing in the back give it a really nice atmosphere. The service was very quick! I got my food faster than I took time ordering it. The menu is extremely simple (for the pho, there was only3-4 different flavors which were all beef). The main pho is at a pretty nice price, the sides are a bit more pricy for their size. The food was very good! It was actually my first pho so I can't compare with other places, but it tasted really nice. I'll be going back for sure!

Great rare beef pho... broth was perfect, served nice and hot, good amount of beef. Very reasonable prices too. .. 7.75$ for a small, and I think around 8.75$ for a large. had the imperial rolls too and they were delicious! Friendly service. Will definitely be back. only small issue was finding parking. but that has nothing to do with the quality of food at this restaurant!

Just pure amazing - the owner was super friendly and the food was amazing. We can tell that the food was cooked with warm heart. My husband and I are from Vancouver and we took the metro from downtown to this place - it was well worth the trip!

Quick service. The use of msg is a quite blatant, especially in the chicken pho broth. Servings are pretty generous in noodle, not so much in meat. But I did enjoy the beef itself, both the thinly sliced juicy brisket and the rare sirloin were on point.

Love this place. One of the best pho place on cote des neiges. You guys should come here comfort food is what they serve and full of flavor

I'll keep this short and simple, much like the menu. Awesome food, an incredibly friendly staff, it's easy to find, and it doesn't empty your wallet. That pretty much sums up the qualities and pros of Sen Vang. The menu covers the basics of Vietnamese cuisine and does an amazing job of everything. I had the rare beef pho, and the flavor of the broth was simply sublime in it's mix of sweet and salty. The quality of the ingredients is definitely higher than some other Vietnamese restaurants in town and I could tell instantly that great care was taken in the preparation of the food as the beef was not stuck together is it can tend to be, and there were generous portions of noodles and beef in the bowl. One of the hidden gems by far. Definite 5 stars

Probably the best pho in Mtl. Tasty, not too salty and fresh. The owner is really friendly. A must try in the city.

Located right in front the metro, went to try this place since our usual place was closed on Monday. The Dac Biet was delicious! I'm usually picky when it comes to a good pho. But the broth was very tasty and the meat wasn't overcooked like some places. It was a nice,calm and clean place. WOULD RECOMMEND!

I've only been here once so far because I don't live very close to the location, but I will definitely be returning on atleast a monthly basis. I tried their Bun Bo Hue, and it was AMAZING. I would say it's in the top 2 I've ever had in Montreal. It was really hot, full of flavour and definitely authentic. The chef came out and even spoke to my boyfriend and I about how he tries to make the soup as authentic as possible and how he aims for the soup to be consistent every single time it is ordered (at some places when you go it can be good on one day, a tad watery or oily the next). He was very friendly and definitely showed a true passion for cooking. It's going to be hard to even try anything else on the menu because I think I'll just keep on ordering the bun bo hue :)

Bun Bo Hue (spicy noodle soup with beef) was simply fantastic! Our daughter had a rice vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and imperial roll, which was also amazing. Everything here is fresh, authentic and made from scratch with the best of ingredients. They certainly don't cut corners and the owner is very passionate about his food. This is not a bastardized version of vietnamese cuisine made to appeal to the masses...which is a good thing. We will go back often, this is a wonderful restaurant.

I went to this place for the bun bo hue. This place was close to authentic outside of going to Vietnam . They serve small and large size. Both are under $10. If you love bun bo like me I'd recommend ordering the large.

I had the Bun Bo Hue (pronounced "boon-bo-hway). If you've never heard of it, it's a spicy (obviously from the picture) beef based soup that a lot of places serve on the weekend. The broth's balance of salty, sour, sweet and savoury balances on a fine line where a little bit in either direction will throw the soup off completely. There is a profound depth of flavour in this noodles dish, fragrant in lemongrass and spices, the toppings are similar to the dac biet, with the addition of black pepper "cha lua" - Vietnamese steamed pork loaf, the same that's found in banh mi, however, the rice noodles in this dish are thicker and cylindrical.

Delicious!!! The service is super friendly and welcoming and they master vietnamese specialties like bun bo hue. A must try!!

Was feeling under the weather and thought some soup would help. This was a first time visit, ordered a soup with some veggies. Soup tasted great, but what was the cherry on the icing is when I asked to pack up what was left (which was most of it) the employee came back out and said he'd added broth and a small chili into the soup to help me feel better. Such a small gesture, but what a kind gesture. I'll be back for sure.

Nice place, the Tonkinese Soup was pretty good. Full of MSG...head was pounding afterwards.

Excellent pho, grilled meat with rice, imperial rolls and vermicelli with options for small and large for noodle soup dishes. We ordered Bon Bo Hue and it was delicious. It tasted authentic and had flavorful! They also have egg noodles! As for drinks, they had good Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. The food was fresh but it took a little long to be prepared. The server was extremely kind and helpful. The restaurant is very casual and small. Highly recommended to anyone who likes Vietnamese food! The price is well worth it (~$7-9 depending on dish).

The pho was delicious!! The food is not only well priced but high quality. The broth was very flavorful and comforting. It was the perfect way to start the day. We also got the ice coffee with condensed milk, it was very rich and tasted almost like a liquid hard coffee candy. If you have a sweet tooth I would definitely try the coffee. The service was also very quick and easy. You can sit and eat for an hour or grab a quick meal. Would definitely go back.

My boyfriend said, it's the best pho in Montreal. Because I'm vegetarian, they didn't provide vege food...

My Vietnamese friend recommends this place strongly! I have tried Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle) and Pho Dac Biet, I like the broths very much. It seems a family restaurant, not the kind to sell to tourist. The place is very clean with friendly service and the price is sweet ! (cash only , btw! )

We wanted to go to the Vietnamese place down the street, but it was closed. I am SO glad it was! We got tea, egg noodles and pork vermicelli. The egg noodle soup was absolutely phenomenal. Tasted so authentic, full of flavor, like walking in the door after a long trip home. The vermicelli was also very good and the salad on top was fresh and vibrant. Sonny the owner was very kind and outgoing. I would definitely go back. Again and again!

Sometimes I forget why I like coming here but then I come back and I remember. The food tastes like home cooked meals and they treat everyone who walks in like family. I'm sure they would treat you the same too!

The bun bo hue is outstanding. One of the best I've tasted in the city. The owner is very friendly too! He said they prepare the soup the way they would at home. Le bun bo hue est délicieux. Un des meilleurs à Montréal. De plus, le propriétaire est très sympathique! Il m'a dit qu'ils préparaient la soupe comme s'ils étaient à la maison.

We had Pho tai nam( pho with raw beef and flank steak) and Bun ga nuong chagio(Vermicellis with grilled chicken, salad and Imperial roll). Both were very good, Chicken was tender and tasty, delicious. Salad was very fresh. The beef was also very good quality. Staff was very friendly. We totally recommend this restaurant! This restaurant is closed on Every Wendsday. It is directly across the exit of the Metro station.

The imperial rolls were absolutely delicious and so was the pho (although a large one turned out to be way too much for me). Service was excellent too, I can only recommend this place!... Especially for the price!