Ho Guom comes across as a bustling, welcoming Vietnamese spot with a generous menu that goes beyond pho and features a variety of dishes presented well. Reviewers praise generous portions, flavorful broths, and the option to customize noodles, with favorites like pho, bun bo hue, bun cha Ha Noi, and fried items, plus a standout iced Vietnamese coffee and boba tea. The atmosphere is described as clean, nicely decorated, and the large covered terrace makes it a good option on rainy days. Service is often fast and friendly, and delivery packaging is noted for keeping items separate and fresh, though a few visits report hiccups such as misorders, billing errors, language barriers, or occasional pricing concerns. The restaurant is popular and often busy, yet seating and service are usually quick, and the BYO policy is mentioned by some. Overall, Ho Guom is regarded as an authentic Vietnamese dining option with a Northern Vietnamese flavor profile, with many dishes and drinks receiving praise and a willingness to return.
I highly recommend the snail soup & the tofu & vegetables sautéed with vermicelli. The salad & veggies they include are super high quality. The free spring rolls & sauce was a real treat because I don't usually order those anymore so it was a good excuse to have them again plus the recipe is pretty unique. The skip the dishes order arrived in a reasonable time & with nothing missing. I wasn't blown away by the fried tofu & shrimp sauce but the other dishes made up for it. I'll try to come by in person sometime to try the veggie pho 🍲
New nov 2025: I couldn't get there to try the veggie pho yet so I ordered it in the app along with the sautéed veg & fried noodles. The veggie pho was good not great. I enjoyed it when I added the sauce packets for an extra kick. At least it came with fresh basil & sprouts. The veggie stir fry with noodles tastes great but the portion is questionable. It would have been nicer to include more food in the container because it was half full with veggies & sauce, & I had to pay $65 for those two dishes to get delivered to me including tax & tip & fees. It's not that much more money for you to make me more vegetables. Thanks for considering my feedback :)
This restaurant is fantastic, with a great atmosphere & an extensive menu. The boba tea is a standout-
perfectly sweet with boba pearls that have an ideal, chewy texture. My only critique is that the bún bò
hu? was surprisingly less flavorful compared to the other excellent dishes.
Despite this, it's a solid spot l'd recommend. 7/10
Oct 26, 2025
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Un des meilleurs pho que j'ai eu la chance de goûter. Le service était impeccable & le personnel, très attentionné.
Je recommande vivement le S11 & le C1 : des plats authentiques & généreux pour le prix. Le C1 est d'ailleurs accompagné d'une soupe, d'un café & d'une banane frite. J'adore cet endroit, l'un des rares endroits où l'on sent encore une véritable âme.
Just like vietnam. The food there is very authentic. It reminded me of my trip in vietnam. I highly recommend the bo lat lot. The staff are friendly & knowledgeable. If you have any hesitation or help choosing a dish, they will make sure to help you pick the most fittable dish. The ambiance is very cozy, while the decor is quite plain, but the main focus here is the food.
Went to Restaurant Ho Guom while in Montreal for a visit. We arrived around 8:45 p.m. with the posted closing at 9:30 p.m. We quickly placed our order & I got to try a traditional Vietnamese dish called bun oc cha muc which is snails & fried squid patty in a tomato based broth with vermicelli. I've never seen this on any menu in the GTA & let me tell you, I'm now on the hunt. The broth was delicious with a hint of sour, the snails & patties were plentiful. We also ordered spring rolls & Vietnamese beef salad & both were delicious. I loved the acidity of the salad & that there were tons of red onions. Even though they close at 9:30 p.m., I never felt rushed. In fact, the gentleman who mainly served us told me to take my time. Great food & great service! I would definitely go back as well as recommend this place to all.
This is a delicious Vietnamese restaurant. It offers specialty dishes that are difficult to find elsewhere & they do it well. Be sure to try them instead of the typical pho that you can find at other places. The quantity of food you get is also pretty solid at a good price point. The bun bo hue I got was not as spicy as I'd want it to be, but it was still delicious & flavorful. The service was quick & our waiter was friendly. Definitely recommend as one of the more unique Vietnamese place in Montreal.
One of the best authentic restaurants in town. My wife had the chicken & imperials with rice noodles along with a soup. On my side it was the rice noodle with grilled pork & imperial rolls. The meals were flavourful,delicious . Fried ice cream for the dessert, it was excellent. Definitely recommand & will be back.
Oct 4, 2023
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Le plat de bun dau phu mam tom est très frais & très bon. J’ai également adoré le dessert, la crème glacée frite. La pâte était fine & croustillante, c’était tellement bon! Le service est également amical & très rapide. J’y reviendrai & je recommande chaleureusement ce restaurant!
Amazing food, & good diversity. It's the first time I see snail soup at a Vietnamese place. It was amazing. Lots of big snail chunks with the flavorful tomato-y soup. The soup I got also had these squid cakes. Those were SO GOOD! They have a soup with only those. I really recommend getting that one (#S5). We also got a spicy soup, way too spicy for me, but still amazing taste. As well as spring rolls. Not expensive & very good service.
