Pho Anh presents an authentic Vietnamese culinary journey, specializing in rich and aromatic pho noodle soups that are a cornerstone of Vietnamese cuisine. Their menu features a variety of meticulously prepared broths, simmered for hours to achieve deep, complex flavors, served with tender cuts of meat and fresh herbs. Beyond pho, the restaurant offers a selection of classic Vietnamese dishes, highlighting fresh ingredients and traditional preparation methods that capture the vibrant essence of their heritage. The dining space provides a clean and welcoming atmosphere, suitable for enjoying a comforting and flavorful meal. It's a destination for those seeking genuine Vietnamese flavors and expertly crafted soups.
Pho Anh is widely celebrated as a premier destination for authentic, high-quality Vietnamese cuisine in Montreal, particularly known for its deep, flavorful broths and house-made condiments. Many diners praise the restaurant for its cozy, welcoming atmosphere and the genuine passion shown by the staff and ownership in sharing traditional Northern Vietnamese culinary practices. While some reviews mention that the service can occasionally be slow during peak hours or that the seating space is limited, the vast majority of visitors find the experience to be exceptional and deeply satisfying. Patrons frequently highlight the freshness of the ingredients and the unique, carefully crafted flavors, often noting that it feels like a hidden gem that offers a memorable and heartfelt dining experience.
THE BEST dining experience I've had in awhile thanks to the owner Anh!
We were visiting from Alberta & a group of 5 of us walked in after finding this place on a whim.
Anh came up to our table & started cracking jokes & creating conversation with us. He gave suggestions on what to order, talked about his families heritage in Vietnam, how he cooks his food, makes all his condiments from scratch etc.
When the food came out, he gave us an extra calamari no charge, stood table side & made us sauce mixtures from his condiments to dip our pho/meat into.
He was so open & kind saying that if we didn't like his food he would give us something else & take it off our bill. Well that didn't happen…
All the food here is SPECTACULAR. Fresh, hot, delicious. You can truly feel the love Anh puts into his food & the service he offers.
I was so upset leaving home for Alberta knowing I won't be able to eat here for awhile. But the next time I am in Montreal, I will be stopping by!
The food was good overall decent broth (7/10), but very mid meat (fatty/tough). The noodles are thick if you are used to the thinner ones - not a negative, just a note. They also don't provide chop suey or thai basil (update: the style pho that they serve does not usually have those condiments) but they do provide rarer condiments which is interesting (picked garlic, lemongrass sauce, etc). Their'fresh' chilis are frozen & not very spicy (they only bring one even when you ask for more).
Fast service, but not very friendly (not unfriendly though). The atmosphere is nice & quiet, with good spacing in between tables.
I really enjoyed my meal at Pho Anh with my friends. The pho was delicious, with a rich & flavorful broth & fresh ingredients. The portions were generous & the service was friendly. It's a cozy place & perfect when you're craving a comforting bowl of pho. I'll definitely be back! 🍜
Wow, this is so good!! Everything is so flavourful & fresh. Highlights included the shrimp papaya salad (so fresh & crunchy!), the 3-day pho broth, the homemade fermented hot sauce & the broken rice. You can feel the heart. I can't wait to be back!
If you're visiting Montreal… this is one Vietnamese restaurant you need to try. It's on a strip with many choices & this is one for you. Small place what looks like family owned & operated & it's busy so you know food is good yet no waiting time.
Very friendly staff & quick to served. Food is tasty & very fresh. Priced more reasonable than most similar places elsewhere. No matter what you order you will be happy.
After refining our orders & a quick lesson on the best ways to enjoy the variety of discrete components presented, we enjoyed our meals immensely. The food was presented beautifully - bowls of home-made broth with several kinds of pork, meatballs, eggs, fried rolls, pickles, noodles & copious amounts of fresh coriander, mint & lettuce. The owner & staff were very informative, lively & helpful. Vegetarian options are available & although none at our table sampled them, I can well imagine they are also wonderful. I will definitely be back for the spectacular combination of flavours & textures at Pho Anh.
