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.
Drove over 1.5 hours to/from the other side of town for their BOGO50% Tuesdays specials. The bun cha Hanoi was tasty, with generous amounts of marinated pork & 1 large pork patty. The tofu + veggie stir-fry was equally ample. Wait time to get orders varied between waiters, but food was served promptly.
Excellent authentic Vietnamese food! Friendly & quick service. Must try the "Nem cua bể" , which is the Chả giò with crab 🦀 filling, & the rice paper wrap !♥️ It's not the egg roll wrap as in other places.
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.
