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Display All pho(143) soup(61) cash(45) beef(36) prix(26) chinatown(19) vietnamese(19) chicken(19) busy(17) atm(16) broth(15) recommend(15)Delicious pho. In my opinion ,it's the best pho in montreal. Sometime the new workers forget some of the order ,but the experienced workers are amazing . Sadly ,its cash only but its cheap & delicious & has a atm 🏧
All gluten free rice noodles! The broth was alright, decent meat serving size. They only take debit, or cash (USD or CAD). Slight unfavorable exchange rate. For a place this popular I would expect them to set up a Credit card system.
I had a very bad experience here. The service is terrible, well I should say the Boss is terrible. I have had already dinner actually, but we love the Pho, so my son & me went to order one extra large pho for share. After the Pho come on table, I request another bowl so that we can share. Then the waiter (we know at last he is the boss) said that he did not like we share one bowl of Pho. He rejected to bring us another bowl. & furtherly, the restaurant doesn't accept the bank card, they accept only cash. The boss is susceptible to not pay the tax to government that we have paied. maybe I should report this .
DO NOT VISIT. Theft in daylight. This restaurant has no respect for customers, & reflects appallingly upon the service industry in Montreal. Please do not visit & support a business that actively steals from & humiliates customers.
Food was $14, gave $50 bill & $4 coins, cashier returns $20 dollar bill without a word, before we can even tip. We understand tipping, but that is up to the customer, to take a customers money without a word is theft. Let alone - service was abysmal. Even then we are happy to tip & understand the importance to tip. BUT a $20 unspoken tip done by the cashier & NOT the customer is UNACCEPTABLE.
When we expressed confusion respectfully, we were berated publicly. Afterwards, the cashier gave us back $15 dollars, which was also a choice up to them. Basically, they gave themselves a $5, a 35% tip after treating us aggressively & humiliating us.
Coming from Toronto I was searching for a good pho shop on a cold day. But ordering their pho dac biet had no flavour at all. Lack seasoning for sure. I had high hopes from the reviews. Also note it is CASH ONLY
Very comforting food, it hugs your mouth & invites you to eat it slowly to enjoy it, love it.
Was only 15$, that is with taxes & everything!
Keep in mind, is cash only
Food not as good as it used to be, service a bit rough. No bill, no reciept, cash only... weird vibe.
Yesterday, after a 4+ hour event at Palais des Congrès, my two daughters & I - third-time visitors - headed to this restaurant for a quick bite. We've ordered large pho bowls before & couldn't finish them. I'd eaten late lunch, wasn't very hungry, & hate wasting food. So this time: one large bowl, one small bowl, & fresh spring rolls to share.
The older male server immediately asked:
'Are you sharing?'
I thought he was offering an extra empty bowl (standard practice elsewhere), so I said'Yes.'
His response?
'NO SHARING ALLOWED. Everyone must order their own bowl of pho.'
Excuse me? I said I'd eat the spring rolls & help my kids if they couldn't finish. My daughters - who were excited minutes earlier - instantly went quiet, faces dark. I asked:
'Do you still want to eat here?'
Silence. I grabbed my bag & we walked out.
We are PAYING CUSTOMERS. I decide how we eat. Sharing with my own children is not a crime. This isn't a prison cafeteria - it's a restaurant. In Canada. In 2025.
We crossed the street to Henan Huimian - warm service, delicious food, zero attitude. My money is spent happily there.
I told my older daughter:
'We pay for food & service. If it feels wrong, we leave. Power isn't given - it's taken.'
She asked,'Would they say this to white customers?'
I said,'No.' & she knew it was true.
This isn't about pho. It's about respect.
This isn't about portion control. It's about control.
To the owner:
If you don't want families, don't want sharing, don't want kindness - just say you only serve solo diners who pay cash & worship your overpriced broth. Close the doors. The 90s called - they want their outdated policies back.
To everyone else:
You've seen the comments.
You've felt the cold stares.
You've paid $18 for a bowl & left angry.
Stop going.
Your wallet is your vote.
We're done enabling bad service disguised as'policy.'
I was really disappointed with my experience here. The staff were rude & unprofessional, & the food was totally overrated for the price. On top of that, they only accept cash, which is very inconvenient. Definitely not coming back.
We got into town late & went here because it was close to our hotel. They were busy so we decided to get an order to go. The wait staff took our order & it was ready in less than 10 minutes. The food was great. They only take cash. They do accept US dollars & even give you the going exchange rate. Prices were reasonable.
Place is very simple, but sooo good! Pho bo is iconic: huge portion, excellent taste. They also serve free tea, & it is so cute ☺? But you can pay only with cash here
The food was super super delicious & healthy & light. Loved everything about the place. The coziness, the cleanliness, the deliciousness & the prices. Just make sure you have your money on you because they only take cash. Would definitely go back soon!
Tried their No.1 signature raw beef & tripe pho with beef balls - absolutely spot on. The dry pho with marinated beef is also a must-try, packed with flavor. This place is always busy (which is a good sign!) & it's cash only, so come prepared.
The taste is authentic & satisfying, but the service could be friendlier. Still, for the quality of the food, it's worth a visit if you're in Montreal's Chinatown.
Walked in, held up fingers for how many in our party, & we were seated right away. Tables are two-tops pushed together depending on group size-efficient, no-nonsense setup.
The beef in the pho was excellent-tender, well-cooked-but the broth was forgettable. Not bad, just didn't stand out. My son's chicken & rice plate was clean & filling, but so neutral it could've come from half a dozen different places. No standout seasoning, no distinct flavor.
Cash only, but they did take U.S. dollars & even gave a small discount-so that was a pleasant surprise.
Fast service, decent prices, no big complaints-but nothing special either. If you're nearby & hungry, it'll do. But if you're chasing top-tier pho in Montréal, this isn't the destination.
Great pho, great price, good portions, fast service. Only reason it didn't receive 5 stars was because there was nothing extraordinarily unforgettable about the place, &, they only took cash which made things a bit annoying. Bottom line, great pho place, would come again without hesitation.
price to size is ok; broth is so-so, meat portion is good ; Friday they got a special menu, it is not Vietnamese pho;
you have to tips & they write for you, you have no choice, I paid by cash;
toilet is underground
So far, the best Vietnamese food I had in Montreal! Their noodle grilled chicken 🍲 soup is 👌 👍. Their grilled beef + chicken +rice is a MUST try 🤪. Give it a try 👌.
Prices are fairly well.
All in all: Quality 👍, price 👍.
This is my spot & will be in my monthly to go list!
Just keep in mind: no credit card, no debit, only Cash!