Pho Bac receives strong praise for authentic, flavorful pho with rich broth and generous portions at a reasonable price, with fast, friendly service that many describe as warm and welcoming. The Chinatown location is convenient and the staff often go the extra mile, making guests feel at home, though several reviews note an aging space with a noticeable odor around the dining area and bathrooms that can detract from the experience. While the food is consistently described as comforting and delicious, occasional issues include variable service, crowded seating, and a few quality hiccups such as certain dishes not meeting expectations or concerns about cleanliness. Despite these concerns, many customers still call it a go to spot for Vietnamese bowls and recommend the XL sizes for value.
Definitely my favorite pho place. Service & atmosphere is typical for chinatowns the world over. But the pho was excellent. Broth was flavorful & the pho itself was to die for. The vietnamese coffee was strong & sweet, the best I've had outside of Asia. Definitely my new favorite pho place on mtl.
Food was fantastic. Very authentic. They had a few employees who spike English so no issue with communication. Cost with tip was CAD 69 for two pho bowls, a shrimp vermicelli bowl & a pork vermicelli bowl. They have gluten free choices but it's mostly limited to pho or the soup options.
Jul 26, 2024
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I ate many Pho & Vietnamese food of many different stores. but this store , Pho tasted plain. The portion of beef compared with other store didn't good amount. Too much soup & lack of toppings: noodles, meat.
Uno de los mejores Pho que he probado. Me considero catador de Pho y lo busco a cada país que voy. Pocos requieren dejar el plato vacío y este es uno de ellos. Sumamente recomendable 👌🏾
The food was amazing! I took my mother during the May 24 long weekend. She loved it too! The food was so fresh & tasty... I forgot to take pictures.😅😋 I had number 18- Grilled Shrimp on vermicelli, it came with coleslaw & a vinaigrette dressing. My mother got number 19- Grilled Chicken on vermicelli also came with coleslaw & a vineigrette dressing. The servings are enough to fill you up. I would definitely be back to try another dish.
A classic that has been around forever. The pho is good, although inconsistent depending on how "young" the broth is (that who know, know ;) ). The noodles & everything else is always fresh. Definitely recommend. If you go early in the week it is a lot less busy. Great quick lunch spot. You can be in & out in 15-20 min of there are open tables.
Nous avons pris la soupe Phô au boeuf & les côtelettes de porc. Le bouillon était excellent, les portions de viande très généreuses. En somme la nourriture super! La seule perte de point est pour le service. L'équipe n'est pas particulièrement sympathique. Mais si vous voulez manger de la bonne soupe Phô a bas prix c'est la place!
