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.
Superbe restaurant! Belle ambiance, la nourriture est délicieuse, surtout le spring roll (frit) & le summer roll (feuille de riz). Les prix sont abordables! À découvrir!
We had excellent crispy wings (a little sweet, delicious), bun cha (incredible, smoky meat & sweet broth with crisp vegetables), & the famous four colour steamed broken rice. I would've normally included a picture of all this but we were hungry, it was delicious & forgot to take pictures. Will definitely be back for delicious food & kind, friendly service. Very highly recommended, thank you!
Apr 20, 2026
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Well I must say this was BEST PHO I've ever had. I'd like to think I've had a lot of pho in my life & to my surprise I've never had this type of authentic Pho from Hanoi. Pho will never be the same!!! Our server shared with us the history & how it takes three days to make the broth. Truly a thing of beauty!!!!!!! You may not even notice this place when you're walking on Rue St-Denis because it's hidden behind construction & in a basement, but trust me you must go.
I got a bowl of chicken vermicelli & it was the most bizarre chicken I've ever had. I'm not sure if it was badly butchered & chewy yet super tough for that reason, or if the meat itself was on its way to expiring but it was not the most pleasant experience. It also was criminally underseasoned lol
The soup is unique &'clean', the meats super tender & the homemade sauces on the table are very tasty. Nice variation to some of the more'westernized' pho in the city. The fried pork belly was a nice start to the meal as well. Ignore the renos & boarded up signs outside, go down the steps & try this spot. You will not regret it.
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'd say this is a must try restaurant when you are in Montreal. We went here on the first day we visited Montreal, it's kinda suprised me.
When we first saw the entrance, we were kind of hesitate as we confused if we went to the wrong place. However, after we enter the door, it's cozy & warm inside.
We ordered Saigon Crispy Wings in Savory Fish Sauce, Saigon Beef Meatball Noodle Soup, Saigon Four Color Steamed Broken Rice & Hà N?i Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli. Unfortunately, I didn't take many photos as I couldn't wait to eat, I was starving...
Saigon Beef Meatball is tasty, can feel that's homemade meatballs. Charbroiled pork chop & charbroiled chicken for Saigon Four Color Steamed Broken Rice were soft & juicy, but the rice was not enough for us. You might need to add rice if you have a good appetite. Hà N?i Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli was really good, the taste was something new to me.
I would recommend you to order Saigon Four Color Steamed Broken Rice & Hà N?i Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli if you visit them.
