Fast casual Modern Vietnamese restaurant. Our homemade menu includes Bun Bowls, Banh Mi, Pho Soups, Salads and more. We also have Viet appetizers to share with cold asian beers, cocktails or wine !
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Le Petit Sao draws praise for a cozy, welcoming vibe, generous portions and affordable prices, with menu highlights like pho, bun bowls and banh mi that readers find fresh, flavorful and satisfying. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful, and the atmosphere is often noted as charming and well suited for a casual meal or lunch with friends. The food quality is widely regarded as strong, with standout items such as chicken pho, grilled chicken banh mi, fresh spring rolls and a creamy pandan dessert, and gluten free options are appreciated by those who need them. On the other hand, some reviews point to service hiccups like missing drinks, notes not appearing on tickets, and occasional miscommunications about toppings. A few diners also mention temperature issues in the dining room when doors open and the air conditioning runs. Still, the overall impression is solid value, friendly service, and a reliable, enjoyable Vietnamese meal in a lively setting, with many reviewers indicating they would return.
Le propriétaire & sa famille sont des personnes exceptionnelles qui ont à coeur l'expérience client. La soupe au bouillon de poulet est exceptionnelle & le Tofu est délicieux. Je suggère les croustilles de crevettes en attendant votre commande.
DANGER. BEWARE. This is the THIRD time I find a foreign material in my food. The first time was a metal washer. I advised for SAFETY concerns they didn't seem to care & offered me a refund which I didn't accept, ridiculous I found metal in my soup! I thought they ask to see it, they explained where they thought it came from & that's about it.
Stopped going for a while then started again, not many options around there.
A few more times I would find chicken bits in a vegetable meal!
BUT Again in two meals we found some kind of wood/ceramic pieces that are NOT food. & of course the wood was at the bottom of the soup so ate two full meals with wood/ceramic at bottom! Pretty sharp edges. THAT'S THE LAST TIME. DISGUSTED.
& guess what else, someone in the kitchen must be sick because after two meals yesterday I'm sick like a dog.
This place is not safe & I have no idea if this only happens to me or if others choose not to advise. At this point it's a SERIOUS safety concern.
🥢🇻🇳 Le Petit Sao - un vent de fraîcheur vietnamienne à Montréal
Entre authenticité & ambiance conviviale, Le Petit Sao est une adresse où l'on vient bien manger, partager & sourire, fidèle à leur philosophie familiale 💚
👉 Ce qu'on a goûté :?Mini soupe pho au poulet: légère, savoureuse & bien équilibrée, parfaite en entrée?Bol bún au tofu: portions généreuses, un plat complet & gourmand (même si j'aurais aimé un peu plus de légumes 🥒 par rapport au vermicelle)
✅ Points forts :?• Service rapide, attentionné & chaleureux?• Prix abordable (~25$ par personne entree+plat) 💰?• Parfait pour un lunch ou un dîner sans prise de tête
⚠? Petit conseil : arrivez dès midi, le restaurant se remplit vite
💬 Verdict : un excellent rapport qualité-prix pour un vietnamien moderne, resto rapide.
We were getting a tickle in our throats & craved some hot soup. We picked the grilled chicken pho noodle. I chose the large size & asked if they had some spicy peppers for it. At first she said no but another girl said yes. A couple of small, red, very hot & spicy peppers came on the side with my soup. It was great & really helped my throat. We like it. My wife said she wished it came with a little more broth. Other than that, perfect. After they served us, it became very busy, obviously a popular place for lunch.
Oct 1, 2025
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Super place pour lunch ou souper, staff très accueillant, la nourriture était délicieuse & les produits très frais! Nous avons mangé des grosses portions pour 25$-30$ chaque, super abordable!
Restaurant Vietnamien bien caché dans le vieux Montréal. L'endroit est petit mais sympathique. Le personnel est très gentil, l'on parle français. Les plats sont gouteux & généreux. Une entrée & une petite soupe nous ont rempli amplement, nous avons du rapporté notre plat principal.
Rly good price for the pho special. We got a big bowl of chicken pho & fried dumplings for 20$. The ambiance of the restaurant was cute & homey, lots of handwritten & homemade posters/decorations. The food tasted good although the soup was pretty salty (to be expected for pho & restaurant foods). There were also options of zucchini noodles instead of rice noodles.
This might be the worst tasting restaurant I have ever tried in Montreal. The chicken pho soup is way too salty, & it even tastes bitter. The summer drink "limo jade" tastes like rotten coconut. & they don't have AC inside. It's not authentic Vietnamese food.
Aug 17, 2024
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Restaurant Review: Le Petit Sao in Old Montreal As a visitor with limited knowledge of French, I was delighted to find that Le Petit Sao in Old Montreal offers both French & English menus. This thoughtful touch made the dining experience more accessible & enjoyable, while I waited for my order. Dishes Ordered: Mama Thi Nems: These crispy Vietnamese spring rolls were a perfect start to the meal. They were filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients, providing a delightful crunch with every bite. Chicken Bun Bowls: This dish was a delightful mix of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, & vermicelli noodles, all brought together with a light & tangy sauce. The flavors were well-balanced, making each bite a refreshing experience. Grilled Chicken Pho Soup: Known for being tricky to execute as take-out, Le Petit Sao's Pho was a pleasant surprise. The broth was rich & aromatic, & the grilled chicken added a lovely depth of flavor. Packaging & Take-Out Experience: Le Petit Sao deserves high praise for their take-out service. The packaging was exceptionally well-thought-out & maintained the quality of the food. The Pho, in particular, was packaged to preserve the integrity of the broth, noodles, & fresh herbs, ensuring that it tasted as good as it would if served in the restaurant. Overall, Le Petit Sao in Old Montreal excels in providing delicious Vietnamese cuisine with a take-out service that truly stands out. For those who are not fluent in French, the availability of an English menu is a significant plus. This restaurant is a must-visit for both locals & tourists seeking a great Vietnamese dining experience.
Les sandwichs banh-mi sont très bons 👌 Le personnel est gentil & le lieu est accueillant, parfait pour manger avec des amis. Il y a aussi des soupes pho 😍
J'avais toujours apprécié la qualité des soupes de ce resto! Ce soir, j'ai reçu une soupe & un bol avec des poulets grillés complètement brûlés! En principe, on aurait dû jamais envoyer ou mettre devant un client! C'est vraiment décevant!
L'odeur des égouts nous prend directement en entrant, par le fait même je constate que ce n'est pas très propre, c'est même très sale. J'ai tout de même commander une soupe Pho aux légumes en me disant de ne pas me fier aux apparences mais malheureusement très décevant. Le bouillon de poulet manque de goût & les légumes n'étaient pas frais, morceaux de coriandre moisie & laitue brune. Je n'y retournerai pas
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Très bon Banh mi dans le Vieux-Port ! Je le recommande, aussi les soupes Pho, super bonnes & à bons prix! D'habitude il a l'option boeuf mais cette fois-ci elle n'était pas sur le menu? Super bonne bouffe, pas un super service malheureusement:(
Food & drinks were delicious & brought out within minutes of ordering. We had the grilled chicken pho & some of their different lemonades.
I removed 1 star because the server spilled soup on my leg & shoe as she was dropping the food off & wasn't aware of it. I didn't get burned because the soup wasn't burning hot, but it's not excusable.
