Baan Lao Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	11 am - 10 pm
Tuesday	11 am - 10 pm
Wednesday	11 am - 10 pm
Thursday	11 am - 11 pm
Friday	11 am - 11 pm
Saturday	11 am - 11 pm
Sunday	12 pm - 10 pm

Monday

11 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday

11 am - 11 pm

Saturday

11 am - 11 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 10 pm

Baan Lao is a halal Vietnamese and Bangladeshi fusion spot in Montreal that many reviewers describe as a hidden gem with fresh ingredients, generous portions, and good value. The menu blends noodles, rice dishes, grilled items and appetizers, with standout beef pho known for a rich, comforting broth, and banh mi that fans say are among the best around, along with flavorful skewers and Bengali inspired dishes. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, fast and attentive, with a welcoming vibe and occasional extras like complimentary tea. The restaurant is noted for being clean, casual and cozy, often open late and suitable for dine in or takeout, making it convenient for busy days. The halal focus is a key draw, appealing to diners seeking authentic flavors without compromising dietary needs. There are a few mixed notes, including occasional longer waits for mains, some concerns about portions or balance in certain dishes, and a rare report of a stray hair in a dish, but the overall sentiment remains highly positive and many describe it as a must try and a welcome addition to the Montreal scene.

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Kana

5.0

Tufail gave great service ! The banh mi was also the best I've ever had !

Dec 29, 2025

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Sayeed

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.

Dec 25, 2025

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!

Sep 10, 2025

Jennifer

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!

Aug 11, 2025

Zaheer

Their banhmis are fresh & delicious! Folks are kind & thoughtful. Highly recommended.

Aug 10, 2025

Arif

Amazing food & amazing service. The chicken banh mi & fried rice were outta this world. Pho was pretty good too.

Jay

2.0

Banh mi is not authenticate per my Vietnamese friend. Service was fast though.

Aug 2, 2025

Maria

3.0

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.

Jul 31, 2025

The beef pho & banh mi are excellent & the environment is cozy. We got green tea for free & it's very fresh

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Jun 8, 2025

Duruhan

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.

Apr 7, 2025

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