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.
Great great experience. The customer service was amazing & then lady was very sweet to us & made sure we were comfortable. Complementary tea was provided! The food was unexpectedly delicious.We got the beef pho, shrimp pho, haleem with puri, calamari, beef skewers, & vegetable rolls. This was my first time trying & pho & it was good. I highly recommend this place if your looking for comforting hot delicious food.There is also a small prayer room as well!!
Dec 24, 2025
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To start, the place is extremely clean & neat, tailoring to & exuding professionalism. The kind lady at the reception was exceptionally welcoming, & very tending & interacting.
We ordered some of the chicken & beef skewers, along with some wings & potato wedges, as well as some pho & shrimps. Upon the arrival of the food, we were surprised at the large portions, specially the size of the pho. The food came in warm & fresh, & the meats were extremely tender. My personal favorite was the saucy wings ;)
Noteworthy to mention, but they also had a spot for praying :)
Overall, I would highly recommend anyone looking for an authentic cuisine to give them a drop by. Thanks!
The beef pho broth is so rich, dark & flavorful, exactly what I was hoping to get while sick with a flu!! The beef is perfectly tender. They also provide all the traditional toppings (bean sprouts, basil, lime, hoisin sauce & hot sauce) when ordering takeout or delivery - not all pho places do that! I would certainly buy it again & I already recommended it to others!
Oct 23, 2025
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The service is very nice & they're generous with their portions too… I deffo recommend this new place because the food is also tasty, I just wasn't thrilled with the beef pho
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
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Really enjoyed our meal at Baan Lao. The skewers are flavourful & tender & the pho broth is perfectly seasoned. Also tried the fuchka & that was good too. Highly recommend
We had super delicious Pho beef soup & schrimp soup with samosas on the side today at Baan Lao!!! It is a little place but very nice decorated, very clean & welcoming
We got an excellent service with a big
smile & kindness.
Thank you so much!!
We will come back again!!
Très bonne place pour une Pho. Je n'ai pas goûté les autres plats mais la soupe Pho était 10/10. Belle portion, belle présentation, les arômes étaient parfaits.
Ma place préférée dans le centre sud.
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.
Great place for halal vietnamese food !
Love the owner & hospitality, his name isTaufiq.
Me & my wife tried the beef pho, lamb brochets & beef sandwich.
I would highly recommend this place.
Portion does not justify the price for the Pho. Taste blend, noodle just thick flat spaghetti. Broth tastes like those Pho cubes from stores. I never expect to eat pho in a restaurant smells curries😂? anyways service was great
