Reviews of Restaurant Y Lan consistently praise fresh, vibrant flavors and a wide range of Vietnamese dishes. The papaya salad with shrimp is a refreshing explosion, the smoked beef salad is distinctive, and the Hanoi grilled pork is excellently smoked and grilled. The La Vong fish is tender and succulent, enhanced by garden herbs, and the shrimp with salt and pepper is tender and crisp. The fermented shrimp sauce is a revelation, and the imperial rolls are frequently highlighted as stars along with the papaya salad. The pho broth is flavorful and portions are generous, and the bun cha Hanoi and banh xeo are also well loved. Desserts like fried bananas are simply delicious, and the restaurant is praised as a BYOB neighborhood treasure with attentive service and affordable prices. Across reviews, Y Lan is described as the best Vietnamese restaurant in Montreal and a reliable choice, though one visit noted pho with frozen beef and a few dishes tasting off when arriving late.View restaurant profile
