Pho 88 draws praise for flavorful pho and home style comfort food with rich broth and generous portions at a reasonable price. The broth is frequently described as beefy and satisfying, with crowd favorites including rare beef and grilled meats, and the menu covers pho, vermicelli dishes, and fresh spring rolls. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and fast, creating a cozy and welcoming vibe. The atmosphere is noted as simple and low key, with easy access and a convenient location near transit, making it a reliable go to for pho on the Island of Montreal. Several reviews call it one of the best pho spots in town, though a few mention occasional inconsistencies such as side dishes or freshness of certain items, and some suggest a decor update. Overall, Pho 88 is seen as a dependable, affordable option that delivers big bowls, real flavor, and a satisfying dining experience for both regulars and first time visitors.
(Translated by Google) Pho 88, my favorite pho spot on the Island of Montreal! Authentic Vietnamese cuisine that tastes like a good home-cooked meal: always comforting! 🥰 The soup is always served piping hot (my ultimate comfort food!) & full of flavor, not to mention the grilled meats & spring rolls, a must-try every time I visit. The service is attentive & warm; I feel right at home every time, it's so cozy.
& the owner is really cute!
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Pho 88, ma place de pho préférée sur l'île de Montréal ! Une cuisine vietnamienne authentique qui goûte comme un bon repas fait à la maison : toujours réconfortant ! 🥰 La soupe est toujours bien servi chaude (mon ultime réconfort!) & pleine de saveurs, sans oublier les grillades & les rouleaux impériaux, un incontournable à chaque visite. Le service est attentionné & chaleureux, je m'y sens comme chez moi à toute les fois , trop cozy.
This is definitely one of the best if not the best go to Pho place in Montreal. Your soup will be ready within 10-15 mins. Restaurant is clean & there's always a calm atmosphere. Toilets are clean. Staff is welcoming & they all have a good attitude.
I highly recommend. I always go there for a chicken & veggies Pho extra chicken.
The restaurant needs a decoration upgrade. Dark & depressing feel. The chicken & rice are delicious. I tried the soup & it wasn't as toasty as the small soup served with the meal. Portions are generous.
One of my favourite Ph? restaurants. I stop here everytime I happen to be in Montreal. Great soup broth & generous portions of beef. I would recomend this to anyone who likes Ph? & is in the area. Enjoy your meal!
Tried this place to see how their pho is. Ordered the classic beef pho with tripe & meat balls.
Not impressed: the soup was decent but the amount of tripe & meat balls was quite few compared to other pho places.
Also the side dishes served was not good at all, they first served only bean sprouts (half fresh & half unfresh) with lime. They brought unfresh Thai basil leaves when asked … I wouldn't return for a second time.
Mar 2, 2025
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Bof.... La soupe régulière est en fait une petite. Le bouillon est sans particularité, il n'y a que peu d'agrément dans le bol de soupe & aucunes herbes en accompagnement... il manque toute la base. Les rouleaux commerciaux sont 🤷🏼♂️ Je n'y retournerais pas.
I was so impressed with my lunch today! Delicious Spicy Sour With Coconut Milk, Srimp & Vermicelli soup, fantastic Vietnamese hot coffee & Fried Ice Cream! I'm still in heaven 🙂
Never seen such bad Pho in Montreal till I came here. I ordered pho with raw beef & tendon. Did not see any tendons, & the beef was already cooked, thick & tough, & had no flavour. The soup tasted like it had sweetner in it. The imperial rolls were the thinnest I have seen, & saw carrots & some beige stuffing only instead of the regular ingredients. It reminded me of the frozen ones you get at Asian grocery stores. The waitresses were no where to be seen. The payment terminal calculates tip after taxes. I will not come back. It's too bad as I was hoping to find a good Vietnamese restaurant in this area as there are none.
I went there last night hungry. We ordered the apecial soup Pho88 #10. It was good. It's rare of me to finished my soup. But i did go home with a clean plate & very satisfied. The staff were nice. I left my jacket & i got it back.
Thank you.
Ordered the Tom Yum citronelle with shrimp & the shrimp salad rolls. The soup was a huge portion, the noodles came separately & were a meal by themselves. The soup broth was decent, not the best I've had but good. I would definitely give the other soups a try. The only issue I would have is the giant "baby corn" they were huge cobs! The salad rolls were amazing & I can't wait to try the pork ones! It came with lots of their delicious peanut sauce.
Came as a group. I had the curry with shrimp. It was amazing. Great flavor & texture all around. The atmosphere is not the cleanest & not all of the food served was fresh. I would say stick with the main dishes, Pho & soups in general, as well as the curries.
