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
Mar 15, 2026
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i've tried many vietnamese restaurants in montreal as a vietnamese person myself, & i have to say this place feels like home. environment wise & down to the food as well. definitely going to return!
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.
Straightforward Vietnamese & south east Asian fare served fast without much fanfare. A welcoming joint for a quick or more elaborate meal. We were a large group of 6 adults & a toddler. They were very helpful & took good care of us.
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.
Quaint Vietnamese restaurant off busy St Denis. The place is all about the food. Tried the Bun Mam & Bun Hoi with beef wrapped in betel leaf. The food is on per to any stall Saigon. Great place to try the dishes as it meant to be.
As always, wonderful food! My Vietnamese partner & I have to come here every time we visit Montreal. It's one of the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Canada.
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
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
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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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.
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.
