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.
The service was amazing. The staff were really kind & explained the menu to us. The Pho & the bahn mi were all really delicious. The star of the show was the Vietnamese Coffee. We had two at dinner & came back the next day for more coffee to go, it was amazing! Highly recommend this place
Great service & good prices for big portions! I really enjoyed the specialty pho, it was generous & I could tell a lot of care went into the preparation. My only comment is that it was a bit underseasoned. I took my leftovers home, added some salt & it was absolutely perfect.
Mar 3, 2026
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Tasty pho (flavorful), good fried eggrolls & sauce, strong Vietnamese iced coffee. Server was kind & funny. Food came out quickly. Restaurant was clean. Would eat here again.
Ce petit bijou offre toutes sortes de spécialités vietnamiennes excellentes & abordables. J'ai été conquise par la carte du menu qui proposait beaucoup plus que des soupes Pho de d'habitude. L'ambiance est vraiment cozy & idéal pour un solo date. Pas de musique, ce qui est un peu dommage... mais sinon tout était à la hauteur de mes attentes.
A staple go to of the area! Great portion size, price, & tasty food. I always get a rare beef pho, it hits the spot especially in the fall/winter time! the interior is nice & in winter has curtains to stop cold air from coming in which is very appreciated when dinning in.
Jul 31, 2025
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Cadre assez banal mais excellente cuisine vietnamienne. Les crêpes vietnamiennes (Ban Xeo) sont au menu ce qui est assez rare. Très bon Pho. Je recommande vraiment.
Never come here! First of all the taste is horiblle, second of all the waitress didn't even let me finish ordering, i've ordered the pho & before adding anything else, she started walking away, & i was telling her i want to order more! I don't know how they are stil in business, & for a pho soup & the rolls i payed 46$ 🫣🫣🫣🫣, i wish they close soon. & re think their career options.
Oct 25, 2024
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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
Best pho in town at this no-nonsense & authentic Vietnamese restaurant on the Plateau. The raw beef pho tay stands out because of a fragrant broth; good quality beef; Al dente noodles & five alarm fire chile oil. Run by a mother & her two sons, this place has a homey vibe (aquariums & a television perpetually turned on). Equally impressive are the spicy papaya salad & the bao, or steamed buns. This has become my go-to neighborhood restaurant & I'm never disappointed.
We were excited about it but then we couldn't finished it. The bouillon was quite dull. Lacked of that yummy pho thing. The ingredients looked sad. Big bowl but not much in it. We walked out rather disappointed. Service is ok, location is great cuz if you can't finish your food either, you can walk easily get a poutine not too fa
Such a wide variety 0f Vietnamese dishes. Really a great place if you want to venture out of the usual grillades, pho & Bahn Mi. Really worth a try. Also very good. I've been out of the restaurant for almost an hour & I'm still thinking about how great a meal I had
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.
