Customers describe Baan Lao as a welcoming halal fusion spot in Montreal where pho and banh mi along with skewers shine. The menu blends Vietnamese and Bangladeshi flavors with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and fair prices, earning praise for authenticity, lively vibes, and friendly, attentive service. Many reviews note a cozy, clean setting and a variety of dishes that work well for groups or families, with some extras like complimentary tea or a prayer space mentioned. A few experiences mention longer wait times or occasional unevenness in certain dishes, but the overall impression is of a reliable, approachable choice for halal Vietnamese and Bangladeshi cuisine.
Truly a hidden gem.
The food is amazing & the staff are great.
We got the appetizer for 2, beef pho & shrimp banh-mi, very delicious & flavorful choices. Good portions too.
Keep up the amazing work tabarakAllah.
Daughter & I picked up a quick banh mi yesterday. Very fresh & delicious. Came with rolls which hit the spot. Service was very pleasant. Thank you we will be back !
Apr 9, 2026
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This spot is in a residential neighborhood & feels like a true hidden gem. It's small, family-owned, & super welcoming. We got the combo for two & a chicken bánh mì, & everything looked amazing - & tasted even better.
The bánh mì was honestly the best I've ever had, & the whole meal was an easy 10/10. Hands down, this place beats a lot of Lao restaurants I've tried. Definitely feels like one of the best restaurants in town. Also, the food was halal.
1st time I went I tried the beef & chicken Banh Mi & I was very satisfied. This time I went for a Pho Soup & I was satisfied of the the taste for a'Halal Vietnamese' fusion!
I wandered in here for a banh mi but when the sweet friendly server told me that they were Bangladeshi, I ate a Bangladeshi vegetarian patty-type dish instead. So delicious, what a great discovery! & such great service! Just a counter & a few tables, nothing fancy, simply a great lunch served with a smile. I'll be back!
We came to taste halal pho & banh mi for the first time. It was really good!! Even got free tea. Lovely service.Prices are great too.BUT. We found hair in our banh mi :///// & something in our pho too. Mistakes can happen but i saw that it happened to other people too.
À notre arrivée, une famille monopolisait l'attention du serveur, ce qui a causé un délai d'environ 10 minutes avant qu'on puisse passer notre commande.
J'ai choisi le combo pour deux. En entrée, les rouleaux de printemps au poulet étaient très bons, tout comme la petite sauce qui les accompagnait. En revanche, les brochettes d'agneau semblaient trop cuites : la viande était sèche & dure.
Pour le plat principal, le bánh mì au poulet était décevant. Il y avait beaucoup trop de pain comparativement à la quantité de garniture, & le poulet était fade, sans goût distinctif.
Les prix sont raisonnables & le serveur faisait de son mieux malgré l'achalandage, mais l'expérience globale n'a pas été à la hauteur de mes attentes.
Nous avons pris le combo pour deux. L'entrée était bonne, mais les banh ni étaient assez ordinaires, avec beaucoup trop de pain & un poulet sans réel goût. Le service était sympathique, mais désorganisé. Aussi, les boissons gazeuses sont de marque Sélection - un choix qui ne plaira pas à tout le monde.
Not sure why this place has such a high rating. Really really dirty tables, expired drinks, really overpriced banh mi, microwaved vermicelli & chicken. Save yourself the disappointment, go eat anything literally anywhere else.
