Pho Anni is repeatedly praised for generous portions and good value, with bowls described as hearty and satisfying, and the grilled plates and sides like spring rolls and shrimp tempura earning steady compliments. The broth is a common highlight for warmth and balance, though a number of reviews note that it can feel a bit bland or lacking depth on some visits and that consistency can vary, especially when the kitchen is busy. Service is often described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, but a few reviews mention slow or uneven service and long waits, sometimes tied to being short staffed. The ambiance is frequently called cozy, clean, and welcoming, with a pleasant vibe and a family run feel that many return to for the reliable lunch specials and generous meat portions. Overall, Pho Anni is regarded as a solid Montreal option for pho and Vietnamese favorites, offering affordable prices, a wide menu, and flavors that satisfy a craving while leaving some days with room for improvement in broth depth and front of house consistency.
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.
One of the best Pho restaurants in Montreal. The food is always good & fresh. Often go there by myself hehe that's how good it is, 100% would recommend😋
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Fast & courteous service. The food is delicious. We had an extra large Pho & their lunch special with a small soup, drink & a bahn-mi. Very reasonably priced. I will be back & I highly recommend you try this place❤?
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!
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Nourriture de qualité avec
humami vietnamien, portion généreuse, personnel courtois,endroit propre & très convivial. Je vous le recommande & je ne suis pas payé pour vous dire ça.L'essayer c'est l'adopter.
Tout était parfait, en passant du service à la nourriture. Très abordable. L'ambiance est décontracter. Je recommande la soupe tonkinoise. Le bouillon est excellent. J'ai pris le combo C, le ban mi au tofu & c'était excellent
Today my friends & I had dinner here & we were a big group of eight people. It is the middle of the week. All of us enjoyed our food. This is the third time I've been back to this place. Each time I tried a different dish. I had the shrimp Letter H on the menu. This place is clean. The service is very good & the waiters are friendly. I would recommend this place for good value & good food.
I just had pho here for the first time, & I'm already hooked! The broth is super flavorful & truly authentic, & the taste is amazing. Honestly, the quality of the food is so good, the prices should be higher. The service was also top-notch-everyone was so friendly & welcoming. This is definitely going to be my go-to pho spot from now on! Highly recommend it!
My new go to pho place, great prices, amazing food & the nicest staff. Huge shoutout to Benoit to making us feel at home. Strongly recommend Best of all, its bring your own wine !!!
J'ai adoré ce petit resto vietnamien, ma fois la nourriture était des plus somptueuse, goûteuse, fraîche & tellement savoureuse, petit resto des plus convivial, familial, la proprio n'hésite à venir jaser avec ses clients, ce qui en fait un resto des plus recommandable, à 500% facile, & très facile d'accès, près des autoroute 15 & 20, merci à toute l'équipe de nous préparer ces magnifiques mets avec tant de passion xxxxxxx
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The pho here is amazing. It's the best we've had in a very long time. The broth is so rich, the meat is tender & you just feel so full & satisfied when finished. The owner is such a sweetheart & you can really taste the passion in their food. Definitely recommend, go try it out. This is now our go-to pho spot in Montreal
Wow I've been trying to find a good Vietnamese restaurant in Montreal for over a year now. I'm from Ottawa & we have a lot of great Vietnamese restaurants due to popularity & competition. I would say this restaurant is up there. The pho broth has flavour & the portion of meat is great. They have real sriracha which is a plus & finally a place that serves vermicelli with a hefty amount of vegetables! I 100% recommend this place & it's a bang for your buck !!!!
One of the best pho I've had in a long time! The quantity & price were well proportioned. They have a variety of food that I have yet to try. This restaurant is a hidden gem, & I definitely recommend this spot!
Went in for lunch & they were packed, so I think I found the right place. However they still do their best accommodated us. Their special pho Anni is fresh & tasty, recommended 100% & will be back for sure.
