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.
2024: Still the best bang for your buck. The thai rolls were excellent. Fresh & crispy veggies with an amazing Thai dipping sauce. The sou, I ordered the small which I could barely finish, was delicious, as usual. If you are looking for a quick bite...this is the place to enjoy some grest food. 2020 : Very impressed. The service was quick & the food was served hot. We ordered one special spicy soup & one shrimp with vegetables. Neither were spicy. We were able to add extra spice if we wanted. Prices of the soups are very reasonable & they were big enough to be considered a full meal.
It's one of my all-time favorite places. I have been going to eat there for years, & the taste is just as good as it used to be. It is also very affordable, & the owners are super sweet!
Quelle surprise d'avoir découvert ce resto vietnamien ! J'ai commandé une soupe tonkinoise large ! Le bouillon clair, salé sucré à souhait. Des coupes de viandes tranchées minces. La portion de nouilles de riz larges, pas trop. Des fèves de soja minces & frais à souhait avec le basilic thaï. Toute est parfaitement proportionnée, pas trop de l'un ou de l'autre. Sur la table, présence de baguettes & cuillères de plastique chinoises, des fourchettes pour ceux celles moins à l'aise & des napkins !(Aujourd'hui, dans la majorité des restos de pho, c'est rendu qu'on te refile des baguettes de bois jetables & une fine feuille de napkins). Je n'ai pas essayé le reste de la carte, mais j'ai bien l'intention de tester plusieurs autres plats. Le service est 100% en français!!! Bravo !! & le service de la soupe est super express, c'est à peine qu'on a commandé que 60 secondes plus tard, la soupe arrive sur un chariot avec les garnitures, pas le temps de niaiser ! Une belle surprise dans Côte-des-Neiges, qui bats les autres adresses classiques dans le Chinatown qui servent des soupes tonkinoises avec trop de nouilles, du bouillon qui manquent de saveurs, des fèves germées brûlées par le froid & des tranches de boeuf tellement épaisses qu'il faut un couteau pour manger sa tonkinoise... Bien hâte d'y retourner ! Avec le même standard en terme de fraîcheur, de goût & de service !
Call me biased but we've been coming to this establishment for well over a decade. My husband, then bf, introduced me to pho & it's been love at first taste ever since. The food is delicious. Always fresh. Flavour is consistent. It's like coming home 😂. Here's to another decade 🍜
Jan 12, 2024
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