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Pho Bac

Chinatown
4.2$
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Pho Bac Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Pho Bac

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on Google4.3 (1900+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Pho Bac in Chinatown draws praise for comforting, flavorful pho and generous portions, with quick, friendly service that many say makes the meal feel welcoming. The broth and menu items are often described as authentic and satisfying, and prices are generally considered reasonable for the area. However, several reviews mention a persistent unpleasant odor around the dining area and bathrooms that can detract from the experience, and some describe the space as old and in need of a refresh. Occasional inconsistencies are noted, including beef that is chewy or dishes lacking expected ingredients, and a few complaints about service or price increases. Despite these issues, Pho Bac remains a go-to spot for many visitors to Montreal’s Chinatown who want classic Vietnamese comfort food delivered fast and at a good value. The staff are repeatedly praised for warmth and efficiency, and the tea service at the table is a welcome touch. Overall, the reviews depict a strong, reliable option for pho with caveats about upkeep and occasional variability in quality.
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Excellente soupe nouilles poulet, grosse portion, serveur souriant.
Comme là-bas au Vietnam

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

C'était vraiment excellent. Bonne nourriture, bon service,bon prix & ambiance familiale

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

J'ai eu une très belle expérience , la nourriture était super bonne mais ce qui m'as le plus marqué c'est le service. Le service était incroyable au petit soin. & la dame était plus qu'adorable & thank you Guys for the amazing expérience. Si vous voulez manger un bon pho this is the SPOT.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

do you think if i buy a wedding ring & proposed to my beloved Bun Bo Hue, she would say yes?

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Great vietnamese noodle soup!

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Usually the pho & the Vietnamese food is not bad here & usually I would give 3 stars... But unfortunately I found a fly on my Pho noodles in the soup! Therefore I must remove 1 star. In addition, they still ask me to pay despite I showed them the insect in my food! In addition, the price has gone up & the quantity & quality of the food is the same or worse as before, so I will stop coming.

Sep 3, 2025
on Google

A totally unassuming simple Pho joint with irresistable food, though the grilled beef & rice are not the same as a few years ago, its still worth visiting.

Sep 2, 2025
on Google

Pho Bac 97 has always been one of my favorite spots whenever I visit Montreal. It is right in Chinatown, which made it really easy to get to since our hotel was only a few minutes away.

The people here are honestly the best part. The owner, the male staff, & Hannah were so sweet & welcoming. They made us feel at home right away & it's clear they can connect with anyone because they switch so easily between English, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, & probably even more languages. That kind of warmth really makes a difference.

We ordered two Pho Dac Biet XL bowls & one Bi Cuon roll, & with taxes & tip it came to around $50 for the two of us. The food was comforting, flavorful, & authentic. As someone who is part Vietnamese, I really appreciate when a restaurant captures those traditional flavors, & this one absolutely does. At the end they even gave us fortune cookies, which was such a simple but thoughtful little touch.

I'll be honest, there is a strong smell around the bathroom area that can be a bit distracting, maybe from the age of the building or cleaning issues, but it didn't take away from how kindly we were treated.

I still want to give five stars because this place feels special to me & the staff treat you like family. Thank you again for such a lovely experience. Sending love from Candy & family from Toronto. 😋🍜

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

The staff is very nice & the food is delicious & not expensive 😋

Aug 20, 2025
on Google

Today was a crowded day, usually my friends would eat there if we are in China town cause it's just that good, but today, the server was extremely rude to us for some reason: he acknowledged us 3 times but didn't came take our orders, served somewhat late & worst of all, when we paid (cash only) we gave 50cents, what we usually gave & they complained about the small amount & called us shameless. But here's the twist: some of us are not even teens, so it's clearly hate towards younger generation. So if you go there, look at least older & intimidating & tip like 30% or they'll roar at you.

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

best pho i've ever had

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Just came back from my trip to Montreal. This place is sooooo good! I went twice within two days.

Super friendly staff & amazing service. My food came in under 5-10 minutes (almost too fast hehe).

Pho is my favorite noodle dish. Simple & tasty & the broth hits the spot & soothes the stomach.

If you are in town, I highly recommend this place.

Merci beaucoup & shout out to Pho Bac & the amazing people who run it. You are a blessing not only in Montreal, but in Canada. 🙂👍

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

Only when meeting someone you don't know well ,you will take him to a restaurant with a decent environment & exquisite dishes.

Only when meeting a friend you really get along with , you will take him to a small restaurant hidden in the street.

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

I support for Vietnamese food as the restaurant keeps the reasonable price. They have veggie dishes if you don't eat meat. The service is quite satisfied, friendly.

Aug 7, 2025
on Google
5.0

My favorite restaurant. Simply the best.

Aug 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

It's really tasty. The beef is juicy. The vegetables spring roll is so good.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Un classique du Chinatown ... New york de l'autre côté de la rue est plus fancy mais pas meilleur ..depuis la fermeture de Cali je suis revenu a mes anciens amour .... Un plaisir chaque fois

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Les employés étaient très accueillant. On est venue commander pour 2 soupes pour emporter une moyenne & une x large. On a eu 2 de la même grosseur & vraiment pas beaucoup de viande....pour 45$ c'était que des nouilles...

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

For years, Pho Bac was our'go to' place for Pho in Montréal. Their broth was perfect! The flavours of, practically, everything on the menu was perfect - & we've pretty much tried it all. We ate there so often the servers knew us & we recommended it to so many people, we've lost count.

Unfortunately, about a year ago, the restaurant was overwhelmed with this horrible smell of…..sewage? Initially, we thought perhaps it was a broken pipe or something & it would be temporary. But when we went back a couple of weeks later, the smell was still there. The third time we went back, the smell was so strong, we actually left & went to a dumpling place across the street.

A few months back, we decided to give Pho Bac another shot. It was our place, after all, & we hadn't found another Pho that even came close. But as soon as we walked in through the door, that awful smell of stale urine & old pipes went straight up our noses. We just turned around & left. We haven't gone back.

It kills me to give this places anything less than 10 stars. The food really deserves it! It really is the best Pho in Montreal. But the smell is unbearable & it kinda makes you wonder - that horrible smell is clearly caused by something & if they haven't felt the need to fix it in over a year, what else is being neglected in the background, ya know?

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
3.0

J'étais un habitué de ce resto qui était à proximité de mon travail où on y sert des soupes pho. Malheureusement la qualité de la nourriture a diminué. Le bouilon est moins parfumé & trop salé.

Aug 1, 2025
on Google