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.
I you're ordering for delivery, I recommend the Mi Lakay noodle soup. The broth has depth & flavor. The noodles & the topping ingredients were good too at this price point.
I ordered food through Uber Eats today, & the experience was extremely disappointing. When the food arrived, the paper bag was torn & the soup had spilled everywhere.
What upset me even more was that the dish was completely different from what I usually eat at the restaurant. The pork was not roasted pork as described, but tasted like it was poorly deep-fried in oil. The flavor was terrible & very unpleasant.
Overall, today's experience was really bad, both in terms of packaging & food quality. I will not be ordering from this place again.
Jan 13, 2026
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Ce petit resto tire son nom d'un met vietnamien peu connu: la soupe bun mam. Composé de nouilles de riz avec légumes, porc, calmar & poisson, dans un bouillon fermenté, riche & épicé. C'était un vrai délice & une heureuse découverte.
Décor sobre. Serveur sympathique. Prix raisonnable.
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.
Very Southern Vietnamese dishes. Specifically the Bún Mấm. This is the Ba Xuyên, Bạc Liêu, Cà Mau style (Bún nước lèo). Not Sai Gòn style bún Mấm. It is lighter fermented fish soup with slightly under cooked bigger size rice noodles. It is very interesting dish. You should give it a try. All other dishes that we had, were good too. The owner's mother tried all dishes before they put in the menu. Very home cooking
Jan 1, 2025
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Ive tried at least 3 different soups, most you cant find in your regular vietnamese restaurant. All super authentic & delicious. Spring rolls are also great! Try the bun bo hue or bun oc
I loved the seasoning, the Tom Yum soup was delicious, the desserts, the starters, everything was to our complete satisfaction, the staff was very friendly & gave us good suggestions, totally recommended.
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.
Ce petit resto tire son nom d'un met vietnamien peu connu: la soupe bun mam. Composé de nouilles de riz avec légumes, porc, calmar & poisson, dans un bouillon fermenté riche & épicé. C'était un vrai délice & une heureuse découverte. Décor sobre. Serveur sympathique. Prix raisonnable.
Sep 21, 2024
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En cette journée pluvieuse, nous avions trouver ce petit resto à dix pas de notre rb&nb. Nous avions apprécier la nourriture qui d'où les portions sont généreuses & savoureuse. J'ai prix une soupe dont les saveur n'était pas du tout décevante. Le petit décore avec ces aquariums me fait penser les restaurant asiatique montréalais de mon enfance. Service rapide avec un sourire. J'y retourne 🍜🥟🍤
i got the beef flank pho to go. the beef flank was tender & flavorful, the broth not so much. adequate portion size, average overall, but it did its job of fulfilling my need for warm soup & carbs
