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.
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
Nourriture toujours délicieuse. Service courtois, professionnel, rapide & chaleureux. Restaurant familial accueillant & tranquille. Merci pour votre humour aussi!
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.
There was a small queue before we sat down, that already gave a good omen. & we were not wrong. Excellent seafood dish in a nest with crispy noodles like I had rarely tried before. Once the noodles were well soaked with the sauce that covered everything, the taste buds felt the mixture of flavours covering the squid, scallops, the shrimps & the thin layer of imitation crab, making a delicious whole. Mixing the already moist noodle with the one that was still crispy. The shrimp spring rolls were big, fresh & well garnished. The only drawback was the accompanying sauce, which they did not put the nuts on. Otherwise, excellent. Next time it will be the Pho.
