Reviews sketch Bun Mam Ninh Kieu as a neighborhood gem offering hearty, comfort Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dishes at reasonable prices, with large portions and fast, friendly service. The pho, especially the house special, is noted for depth and generous protein, though a few reviews mention occasional underseasoning that can be corrected with a touch of salt. Banh Mi and lemongrass beef bao are frequent favorites, along with other items like Bun Xeo and Bun Mam, praised for crisp textures, flavorful sauces, and menu variety beyond the usual soups. The Mi Lakay noodle soup is recommended for delivery, and strong coffee and vegetarian options also get good mentions. The setting is described as cozy and clean, with attentive staff and a welcoming, no fuss vibe that suits solo meals or larger groups. Some praise calls it one of the best authentic Vietnamese spots in Canada and a reliable go to. A minority report inconsistencies or smaller portions for the price and occasional flavor gaps, but overall the place is seen as versatile and satisfying for casual meals.
Located in the heart of Plateau Mont Royal, Bun Mam Ninh Kieu offers a large variety of vietnamese dishes.
The Banh Xeo (egg crepe with shrimp & bacon) was crispy & taste delicious when dipped into the fish sauce.
Grilled pork Bum Bao was my fav. The pork was grilled to perfection.
The Bun Bo Hue was ok, but acceptable.
Bun mam was nothing special... imo, not enough flavors. Bo la lot was good but portions are small compared to price. Kinda sad no shrimp (or I didn't taste or see any) in my banh bot loc
;(( could easily improve I believe! ;))
The veggie/ tofu banh mi with peanut sauce is AMAZING! I stop here whenever I'm in Montreal. Takeout is ready in like 5 minutes & they have tons of vegan options! The staff is also so nice.
Feb 8, 2025
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2025 dine in: the grilled beef in betel leaves were delicious. The Singapore noodles that my friend got were well seasoned but she didn't enjoy the dish overall. The BBQ beef Bao buns had no flavour. Service was friendly & efficient. BYOW helps. Aquariums help the otherwise stark black & white decor. 2023 delivery: Banh Kot was alright, basically eggy cakes with a shrimp on top, very filling. Ban tom Ninh kieu was all oil & no taste. Bao thit ko was typical. Bao Xeo was basically an onion omelette, very filling. Lemongrass short ribs were okay. Shrimp were not seasoned in any dish, pretty disappointing overall. Packaging was all styrofoam (not recyclable here)
Delicious! Everything we had here was fantastic. My family loved the bun mam & it reminded us of home. We also had the banh khot, banh tom, & banh hoi with nem nuong which were all great.
Very easy going spot, stepped in for a quick bite & was not disappointed. Bao, banh mi & the pho were fresh & brought out in generous portions. Their Vietnamese iced coffee was also delicious
Oct 10, 2024
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I picked up a banh mi the other day. It was excellent & the service was so friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very warm & inviting as well, wish I could've stayed. I'll definitely be back! I highly recommend giving this place a try :)
You'll find specialties here that you won't easily find at other Vietnamese places. Be adventurous & try something other than pho / banh mi even though those are delicious here, too.
Jul 15, 2024
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J'ai pris un banh mi traditionnel pour emporter & j'ai été plus que satisfaite. Le pain était chaud & frais. En plus, il m'a été servi avec le sourire & rapidement.
I have been trying banh mi all over Montreal for a while now, trying to find the best ones & so far this one is my favourite! I had the braised pork with hot peppers on it & it was so tasty & flavourful, with the right amount of heat (if you like it spicy) & a truly excellent bun - fresh, soft & warm. Would highly recommend!
On a mangé le boeuf citronnelle au banh mi, très recommandé ! Le pain était frais & le viande était juteux & savoureux! On reviendra pour essayer autres choses. 🥖
Stopped here while on a weekend trip to Montreal. I had the best Banh Mi I've ever had here. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants an amazing, quick, fresh, & affordable meal. 😁
