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.
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.
Really wholesome Vietnamese food at very reasonable prices! The banh Mi was fantastic, & the pad thai was surprisingly tasty. Bonus that it was open on a public holiday
I was there this week & the food was absolutely phenomenal, the sizes of the portions were enormous, Service was excellent, & I must admit… It was the Best Vietnamese restaurant I have been to in Montreal.
Nice place, great & fast service. However the food was not great. It is tonned down in flavor probably to match the neighborhood demographic. So don't go there to expect super authentic Vietnamese food but it will do the job.
This new Vietnamese joint is a blessing. Portions are larger than expected for its prices; $15 lunch special with pho & large imperial roll is unbeatable in Montreal. They make their own cakes, carrot one was one of the best I've ever had. I'm a regular now.
I always go to CDN for Vietnamese but my friend told me about this restaurant. Im so glad I discovered it. Food was great. Better than anywhere else, such great deal & so close to my house. It's going to be our go to Vietnamese. Thank you for great food. Im so excited to try other food.
3 of us shared combo f & combo g. We had fried chicken dumplings & shrimp spring rolls as well. All the food was delicious & portions are huge! The pho soup (mini was part of combo) was the best we've ever had & next visit I'm ordering a full sized one! Finished off with the most yummy Vietnamese iced coffee! Friendly service as well.
Me & a friend came across this neighbourhood restaurant for the first time & we discovered they hand down the best soup & menus I've ever had! The broth is rich & flavourful, & the service is always friendly. Pho Anni is now become my go-to spot for Vietnamese cuisine. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, & the quality is exceptional. Pho Anni exceeded my expectations . The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is attentive, & the food is simply delicious. I'll be back again & again! I'd love to see more dessert options besides the delicious banana rolls I had so far, but overall, I'm a big fan from now on.
