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 great experience. Came with my friend & got chicken pho with a spicy beef bahn mi. So delicious & filling! The person serving was very kind & served us tea to welcome us.
Another plus was that they had a prayer area. They didn't have music, just nasheeds, which made the atmosphere so much better. Genuinely the kindest & most welcoming. Jazakum Allah khayr!
We enjoyed dining in here, the service was great & we love to see a local, family run business experimenting with new foods & working with pride. Our toddler had fun/made a mess, which the staff were happy to see. We will be back the next time we crave Pho/home cooked desi food!
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.
Le pho j'en ai mangé beaucoup à Paris qui
était halal & c'est vraiment un bon pho le boeuf est super. Le bouillon a vraiment du goût. Rare d'en trouvé des très bons en halal
Point positif également il n'y a pas de boisson du groupe coca cola mais plein d'autre alternatives
Apr 17, 2026
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A cute gem ✨? located a few minutes from downtown. They start you up with green tea that sets tone & cleanses your palate. We order the vermicelli grilled chicken🍲 & the Beef Pho 🍜
Everything was yummy but the dish that truly shined through was the Beef Pho🍜
The broth was rich & deep in flavor.
- Probably one of the few halal Pho options in MTL
Very generous portions for such a low price & the food is AMAZING! We ordered pho, skewers, & the fried chicken & they were all full of flavour & delicious. The staff is also super kind & accommodating. & did I mention that it's completely halal?! A must for all Montrealers & people visiting.
My boyfriend & myself just came out of the restaurant & I knew I had to immediately right a review (I usually don't)
But I must say Baan Lao is the place to go. We both had the pho, & wow! The chicken, the noodles, the broth was amazing & would've had a second bowl if I wasn't so full. The staff is also very kind & welcoming!
Definitely will be coming back again, thank you for the delicious food.
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I went there today with my friend, we had the beef pho, chicken pho & the entry for two that contained skewers of beef/chicken/shrimp & lamb, imperial rolls, chicken wings & fried potatoes. IT WAS INCREDIBLE!! The broth of the pho is so flavourful it hits perfectly, the seasonings of the skewers & its meat are so flavourful & tender it melted on our tongues. The food was a big 10/10, I've NEVER tasted such a delicious meal, I was in a flow state with my friend. The service was extremely fast, we didn't even wait long, the lady was incredibly charming & sweet, she made sure we were comfortable & didn't need anything. It was a fair amount that we paid too which is rare to see in Montreal, for such tender meat & flavourful food it definitely deserved its price! So so so perfect, we will DEFINITELY come back!! ❤?❤?❤?❤?
Leur brochettes étaient incroyables!! Le Pho est très fresh & c'est très recommander pour l'hiver, & le service est parfait je vais revenir c'est sure!
