Nguyen Phi is frequently described as a top pho spot with warm, friendly staff and a cozy, characterful vibe; the pho broth is praised as deep, aromatic and well balanced with generous, fresh toppings, and the fresh rolls are noted as tasty; reviewers call the place the best pho in Montreal and highlight quick service, good value, and large portions; the decor and green walls, along with a small, welcoming atmosphere and even a relaxing fish tank, contribute to a memorable experience; occasional notes mention the broth being sweeter than preferred and one dish missing beef balls when it ran out; the restaurant is popular and sometimes crowded, yet many travelers and longtime fans say they would return, making Nguyen Phi feel like a reliable favorite with consistently tasty food and warm hospitality.
THE BEST Pho soup in the entire metropolitan area! I tried a lot of those in the renowned restaurants of Chinatown as well as in several other well-rated ones, but no soup has ever been as tasty as Nguyen Phi's home made broth. & I am quite critical as a foodie. Taste it & you will agree with me. If you like Pho soup, especially the beef one, it is a no-brainer, you MUST taste that soup at this restaurant.
Even though I have been living outside of Montreal for more than 15 years now, I have been returning regularly for about 20 years now.
LA MEILLEURE soupe Pho de toute la région métropolitaine! J'en ai essayé dans les restaurants renommés de Chinatown ainsi que dans plusieurs autres très bien cotés, mais aucune soupe n'a jamais été aussi savoureuse que ce bouillon maison de Nguyen Phi. & je suis assez critique comme foodie. Goûtez-la & vous serez d'accord avec moi. Si vous aimez la soupe Pho, surtout celle au boeuf, c'est une évidence, vous DEVEZ goûter cette soupe dans ce restaurant.
Même si je vis maintenant hors de Montréal depuis plus de 15 ans, j'y retourne régulièrement depuis environ 20 ans maintenant.
Nguyen Phi is my favourite pho spot. The staff are warm, funny, & make you feel welcome right away. The pho is excellent, the broth is deep, clear, & super aromatic; generous toppings & everything tasting fresh & well prepared. The vibe is great too, the decor is awesome & the music is weird & cool, it actually feels like a real place with personality. The kind of place you leave feeling satisfied & already looking forward to coming back
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The fresh rolls were delicious; with shrimp & lettuce! I also enjoyed the pho. The waiters were friendly & the ambience was calm. There was even a fish tank, which was relaxing!
Dec 21, 2025
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Overall great experience, great service. Pho is more on the sweeter side. My pho dac biet didnt contain any beef balls, which I was sad, maybe they ran out.
Ambiance chaleureuse & service sympathique avec un belle attention aux détails. On nous a servi une tisane dès notre arrivée. :) Le pho était délicieux & le prix raisonnable. Les gens qui y travaillent sont de bonne humeur, c'est beau à voir. Nous avons passé une très belle soirée!! 😃 Merci!
Trésor caché. Les gens préfèrent faire la file plutôt que d'aller chez le resto voisin.
Proprios très sympathiques, capables de parler dans plusieurs langues.
Soupe Pho savoureuse. Rouleaux très bons.
Endroit beaucoup trop petit pour sa popularité.
Très bon service amical & la nourriture est délicieuse! Le pho est authentique & les rouleaux de printemps sont frais. Le poulet grillé est juteux & le dessert au tapioca rafraîchissant.
Been going here since I was 13. My favourite pho restaurant ever. Even after moving cities I always come back for a taste. The owner is awesome & so chill. Definitely recommend
My go-to pho soup place, whenever I'm in the area. Been going there for close to 20 years, & never been disappointed. One of the best soups in the city, friendly service, & great value.
You know, this is probably my first time leaving a review on a restaurant ever. I've been going here for maybe 4-5 years. I love pho, Montreal has a very active viet community, I make my own pho quite often. & yet, I'm the definition of a regular at this restaurant. You come here for the pho. Once you've found your order, you never switch. Ever. The price is decent, but the portions are generous, the beef broth is one of my favs broths in the city, & the fatty beef cuts especially are without a doubt the best I've had. It's probably a little unhinged of me to say this, but though I don't eat out much, I've gone to this restaurant over 100 times, without exaggeration. If my review seems overly positive, it's because this review feels long overdue. Love this restaurant; probably my favourite restaurant in Montreal. P.S. the service is INCREDIBLY fast. Like shockingly so.
