Overall, reviewers describe My Canh as an authentic Vietnamese spot with a casual, unpretentious vibe and consistently solid food. The soups, especially the snail soup and pho, are widely praised for rich, flavorful broth and generous portions, with some calling the broth among the best you can find and the snail soup a signature item. Seasonal dishes are highlighted, from summer spring rolls to winter soups and grilled chicken with noodles. Service is often described as fast and friendly, though several comments flag payment issues like cash only and concerns about pricing or management when payment problems occurred. A few diners report inconsistencies in dish preparation and pricing errors, and a minority feel some dishes lack the expected authenticity. Overall, many view it as a top Vietnamese option in the area, though not every visit hits the mark and some concerns about payments and consistency persist.
I love going to My Canh when I am in Montreal. It's really what you can expect of a vietnamese family restaurant! The decor could use a refresh but the food needs no improvement! It's perfect. I had the banh xeo for once. It was crispy, coconutty & not too oily. They can only make it when the restaurant is not too busy since it's a giant affair but don't skip if it's possible! I also got a bun with pork (so sweet & crispy!!) & spring rolls.
Walked in the server called me a princess, but after eating here i turned into a pig from stuffing myself with the delicous food here. The service was fast, the food AMAZING, & the workers were super nice! 11/10 would go out rolling here again.
Delicious & unique Vietnamese dishes that I have not seen elsewhere. Owner was also very nice despite our limited communication. Would recommend for an affordable & hearty meal in the area!
I visited during a layover in Montreal looking for something quick for lunch. I enjoyed my food! I believe I had #39 vermicelli, with the lemongrass beef. It was pretty good & I'd order it again for sure. The shrimp rice rolls were also pretty good, & I like the cane sugar juice. It was a bit sweet & the waiter was very kind when I asked for some limes. I wasn't wowed hence the 4 out of 5, but I'd definitely come back in the future.
One of my favourite Pho places I go to whenever I am in Montreal! I was introduced to come here more than a year ago, & this is where I go for Pho if I have any cravings. I've introduced so many people to this location & they love it. The service is very prompt, very nice people, cash or debit only but have atm right by the entrance if needed. It starts getting busy around lunch time. The broth is so rich, noodles are perfectly chewy, & a lot of portions for Large or XL (only a dollar difference). It warms me up perfectly during a cold winter day. I wish they had a similar location in Ontario too. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to get good Pho!
Bun Oc (Vietnamese Escargot Noodle Soup) originated in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a vermicelli rice noodle soup with a tomato-based broth made from slowly simmering chicken & pork bones. It is topped with the infamous escargot
Times are hard at Pho My Canh. Debit card only or cash. XL pho looking like the L of other places but at XL prices. Interior decor needs some desperate love to elevate the spot to the level of PhoMC Brossard (are they the same franchise/owner or not?) The place still serves tasty food but so does the similar priced competition in drastically better settings unfortunately. I don't believe I'll be back unless something is done. Feels like it's on its last leg. So many great memories from that spot. They need better cost cutting practices like either reducing the menu or something. I'd normally leave a 4 to signal the business it needs work but this barely gets to it & urgently needs attention.
