Pho Anni offers an authentic Vietnamese culinary journey, specializing in the rich and aromatic broths that define classic pho. Patrons can expect expertly prepared noodle soups, featuring a choice of tender meats and fresh herbs, simmered to perfection. Beyond pho, the menu showcases a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, from savory stir-fries to flavorful rice plates, all crafted with quality ingredients and time-honored recipes. The dining atmosphere is designed to be inviting and comfortable, providing a welcoming space to enjoy these vibrant and delicious flavors. Each dish reflects a commitment to authentic taste and skillful preparation, making Pho Anni a go-to destination for genuine Vietnamese cuisine.
Pho Anni is widely regarded as a go to neighborhood spot known for its generous portion sizes, affordable prices, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its fresh ingredients and consistently delicious dishes, frequently highlighting the pho and the friendly, attentive staff. While the experience is generally described as comforting and high value, opinions on the depth of the broth vary among visitors, with some finding it perfectly savory and others suggesting it requires additional seasoning. The establishment is well appreciated for its clean environment, relaxed vibe, and the convenience of being bring your own wine, making it a popular choice for both casual lunches and consistent dining.
Super delicious food. Their spring roll is big & packed. Their pho was very flavourful with lots of grilled chicken & veggies. We had lunch & the prices are very affordable. This is a hidden gem to which we will be returning. A new favorite!
The broth for the soup was delicious. The main dish of chicken & beef with vermicelli noodles & salad was ok. The salad came with pickles lol which goes to show the influence of the clientele perhaps. (Should definitely be mentioned in the menu for those who don't like pickles) Ordered the fried banana & that was not at all at all good. Just a simple mushy flour battered over ripe banana with, get this, FAKE MAPLE TABLE SYRUP. I was really looking forward to a nice banana not a nasty over ripe banana , in tempura batter with warm honey & sesame seeds. Crunchy has to be honey!!
Food. Seemed fresh. Cooked properly. Poorly seasoned - lacked flavour on every dish eater except the won ton soup.
Service. Casual & young servers. Limited English & French. Knowledgeable on their product selection.
Atmosphere. Casual cosy. Beautiful ambient music was the highlight of this restaurant. The music made this place feel relaxing & calming. Big credit to management to select this style of music. Seating is table & banquets & menus are plasticized table mats.
I was eager to try this place as I've passed by here dozens of times at all hours & days & nights where they are typically busy. So I bright a group of foodies & some asians to delight in what I hoped would be authentic & a flavourful experience.
First off, this is not a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. This is somewhat of a fusion as well as (the waiter called it) a North American reinterpretation of Vietnamese cuisine.
The pricing is reasonable as well as the portions for the most part, with the exception of small appetizer wonton soup at $7.00.
Overall the food was exceptionally bland. When I say exceptionally & bland, I am not overstating this I am actually trying to heavily emphasize these this point as it was a serious bone of contention. The food is cooked without any passion, it's all mechanical like a processing line & when I peaked in the kitchen to observe how they function it too looked as if it was just a processing of dished being pushed out.
Basic cooking 101 is the chef must taste the food before serving to a customer. I can't imagine a Vietnamese person enjoying the food let alone recognize that this was a Vietnamese recipe as there was essentially no flavour - & don't get me started on the lack of an appetizing aroma. This was only a meal for two senses - your eyes & texture.
In addition to this point, the chicken with the noodles dish lacked sufficient sauce to blend the fried noodles & as such had to order additional sauce to moderately cover the noodles to soften then to an eatable status. Moreover, the portion of chicken was beyond small, when compared to the grilled chicken dish it was less than a third of the portion of chicken. It was also poorly cooked or the chicken was off because its texture was a bit stringy & a bit rubbery.
I sadly have to declare that this is not a proper Vietnamese restaurant as it's (lack of) seasoning & reinterpretation of dishes as well as adding dishes that are not Vietnamese (pad Thai as one example, wonton soup as another) do not fit the bill. Even in terms of the wonton soup, it's seasoning (the only dish that had some flavour), was nothing like a wonton nor were the wontons & as such, should not be named wonton soup. It was a bit of a letdown as I was expecting wonton soup. One can state that their dishes & recipes are reinvented or jacked up - sure, but if you're not communicating this on the menu & instead offering a dish with a recognized name & therefore taste profile, then a customer can be misguided & thus let down as I was.
So, I will not return nor recommend this place as I don't see its value proposition, its food satisfying, its expertise worth while having again.
There are too many competitors on & off the island of Montreal & I would prefer to risk trying a new place & hope to find a goodie than come back again & be let down terribly. The thought of even eating the food again makes me somewhat nausea.
I do not see how the rating of this place is above a 4 star as it does not posses the qualities of 4 star restaurants & struggles to achieve a 3 star rating.
I get this place is trying to make its mark in a somewhat unique manner, but idea & execution are two different things. As to explaining why this place seems so busy I expect it has to do with its location & lack of competition nearby. & the other likely due to people not knowing the food or having low expectations. I humbly suggest.
Mar 18, 2026
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The portions are hefty & the prices are fair. But the service was so slow, maybe because they were short staffed, who knows. The food was so oily too, the pho had a layer of oil on the top & lacked flavor. The vermicelli was oozing in oil & the lemongrass in the chicken was so roughly cut that it was scratching my throat, so they gave alot of protein.
Amazing Pho. The ambiance is very peaceful, there is lots of seating & seating is comfortable. Very nice service, highly recommend for an authentic Pho. We had the combo A chicken spring roll & beouf. & also tried the shrimp tempura. Also very affordable prices!
Honestly one of my favorite meals I've ever had in Montreal, & I love to eat out! Everything was cooked to the nines. I had a spicy chicken with lemongrass & it was so tender & tasty flavor combinations were amazing & Chef Anni is very obvious as kind as she is a great chef. Go here!!!
Just discovered this hidden gem; delicious home cooked nourishing, YUM!!! Generous portions, very affordable. & I got to re-experience the party in my mouth the following day with leftovers for lunch💕
It is run by a mom & 2 sisters Anni & Thy. Thy is a pastry chef, every week (around Tues, Wednesday?) she comes up with a new dessert of the week. She made a fabulous looking carrot cake for Valentine's Day that I was so excited to try..it must have been delicious because after a flavor explosion of
2. g?i cu?n tôm gà rau (shrimp & chicken spring rolls),
3. G?i khô Bò (papaya salad with beef)
4. tôm l?n b?t (shrimp tempura)
12.Ph? Bò Tái rau, (rare beef noodle soup with veggies) 😝🤪💕, I left the room for 2 minutes, come back to find that my 6year old & hubby had devoured the entire cake & I didn't get to taste🙃 Now I must go back every week until Thy decides to make that carrot cake again😅 I look forward to tasting all the other sweet creations in between! Thank you for nourishing us Ph? Anni!!
I'm OBSESSED with pho Anni! I've been going there at least once a week since November, & I think that will be my normal routine for the foreseeable future!
The food & service are amazing. I usually get the combo A, which is chicken or beef pho with a imperial roll, & it's honestly the best pho I've had in Montreal. I prefer pho on the saltier side, so this hits the spot!
The imperial rolls are very crunchy, & the service is very fast!
This is a great place. Without a doubt the best spring roll Ive ever had. We'll balanced pho bouillon, excellent grilled chicken, proper spicy if you ask for it. Absolutely perfect place.. a gem next to the hospital.
