Monday

11:30 am - 8 pm

Tuesday

11:30 am - 8 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 8 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Saturday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Sunday

4 pm - 8 pm

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.

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Micheline

5.0

Great menu full of healthy options. Just what we wanted in a hot day. Super friendly service & reasonable prices. We will come back!

Jul 26, 2025

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Lorrie

Just want to say thank you to the staff! My kid had to use the washroom, the staff in the restaurant were kind enough to let my kid use it even though they have closed for the day! Will try the food next time when I'm in the area

Jul 25, 2025

Mathilde

4.0

Wow! Les banh mi au porc & végé étaient savoureux & frais, & le café pandan était délicieux & rafraîchissant.
Je recommande 100% ce restaurant. J'y retourne moi-même constamment.

Anko

When I first tried this place two years ago I thought the food was average.

Since then I have returned a few times & every time I go I have been more & more impressed.

I have had the chicken pho & I love the quality & freshness of the chicken.

The banh mi, especially the pork is super flavorful with fresh crispy bread & tender pork. The only thing I can possibly say is I wish it was a tad spicier but I will ask for that next time.

I will be back the next time I am in the area.

Jul 23, 2025

Ilka

Amazing flavor & service!

Jul 11, 2025

Dieynaba

Meilleur restau vietnamien de la ville

Thi

Quán này ngon c?c, nên th? m?t l?n trong ??i.

Angelica

Love this place

Jul 9, 2025

Marie

Tout était super bon! Un bon restaurant pour essayer de nouveaux mets.

Jul 7, 2025

Rodrigo

Great service & great food!

Jul 6, 2025

Denise

If you're looking for something fresh & tasty, don't miss the opportunity to try this restaurant!

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality & flavor of the dishes. Everything was delicious & the portions were more than enough for two people.

The drinks were also great & they paid attention to our request of few ice.

Jun 30, 2025

Yixiao

Good menu selection & I love the zucchini noodles 😋

Jun 24, 2025

John

Brought my family here & they thoroughly enjoyed it.

Very happy to know that there is a place like this in Old Port.

Bang Mi is very good :)

Fred

3.0

Just OK. Broth is not particularly tasty. Asked for poached chicken with my Pho, got grilled chicken, instead. Fresh spring rolls were so-so; accompanying peanut sauce didn't have much peanut flavor.

Jun 12, 2025

Charles

Super choix! Délicieux & rapide.

Jun 10, 2025

Marie-Claude

Une superbe expérience! Nous commandons au bureau très souvent & les gens sont ravis. De la variété & des plats délicieux.

Constance

Super endroit! Parfait pour le lunch dans le Vieux-Montréal!

Sabrina

The coffee there is simply delicious !

Jun 3, 2025

Murielle

Parfait rien a redire

May 30, 2025

Lyana

Très bon Restaurant. Je recommande !

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