Pho Bang New York is a bustling Chinatown staple where reviews consistently praise fresh, comforting pho with generous portions and affordable prices; the broth is often described as clear, aromatic, and well balanced, with beef cuts and noodles held to a high standard. The atmosphere is busy and casual, with fast service that keeps up with the crowds, though a few diners report rushed or brusque staff and a cash only policy with an on-site ATM. Many guests call it reliable and authentic Vietnamese fare, sometimes highlighting weekend specials and a strong emphasis on pho that makes it a go-to choice for repeat visits. Some notes warn that space can be tight and the decor simple, but overall the experience is solid, and the food consistently earns strong praise despite the occasional service hiccup.
TLDR: Pho Bang New York is run by a predatory owner who thinks it's acceptable to psychologically manipulate, intimidate, bully & extort money from a 12 years old child. 0/5, the worst, most morally bankrupt place to ever exist, an absolute disgrace of an establishment
My son saw this restaurant while i was lining up for another restaurant on the opposite side of the street (Lan Zhou Noodles) so he wanted to go in because it was empty & he felt bad for it. BIG MISTAKE. There's a reason why there was no customers inside, because it's terrible & the people owning this place are the worst, morally corrupt people to ever exist, i hope this place fails & the owners get terrible fates that they deserve.
The music is blasting so loud you can't even think straight, the waiter was rude & unprofessional the whole time. food was mid at best, not worth a single cent. the atmosphere alone ruined the appetite.
So when he got to the counter to pay he didn't want to leave a tip because why would you, the service was terrible, & honestly the food isn't even worth the price, it's literal dogwater. Then the cashier looked down at him, & has the audacity to tell say'it's customary to leave a tip, the expected tip is 15%.' in a condescending, rude manner, pressuring a literal child into tipping. He was intimidated by the tall man at the counter & ended up giving him all the change he got, money he wanted to save as pocket money. I only learned about it after getting back home when i was wondering why he seemed so down today.
My son suggested to come in out of pity for your empty restaurant & you repaid him by extorting & intimidating a child into giving you money, scamming him out of his pocket money. that is genuinely disgusting behavior & i hope everyone reading this knows what kind of people are running this place. do NOT go here, especially not with kids.
!!!They change the price as you pay!! Cash only they don't tell you - we were here for an hour & not one mention. ATM looks sketchy & said it was'updating my account' before it gave an error message. Also took over 30 mins for my girlfriend's plate to come out while the other dishes already came. Was told that it's not necessary to tell customers that it's cash only which in my opinion is disrespectful to your clients. Better pho restaurants in the neighbourhood.
cash only but they won't tell you that. sketchy atm that scans your bank account. rude waiter, rude cashier, no veggie options & one dish took 30 mins longer than everything else. avoid!! many better places nearby. the server made a scene, embarrassed us, they tried to take my phone & put information in my banking app. so inappropriate & so rude. would never ever come back here & will be telling everybody i know to avoid this place. at the end they tacked 7 dollars onto the total they gave us.
I've tried them everywhere & this is the best pho joint in Montreal. The communal seating is kind of funny - you never know who you'll have lunch with lol. It is a good thing, in that if you're just one or two people, you almost never have to wait, which is surprising, since the place is always packed.
When we realized it was cash only, we were about to switch restaurent. The waiter said e-transfer was fine & insisted us to stay.
We ordered & the food came fast. The pho was alright.
When we got to the cashier, she said we don't accept e-transfer & so she directed me back to the waiter. The waiter tells me to talk back to her so it was a lot of back & forth. This whole process took 15 min before they finally let me pay by e-transfer then they tell you aggressively to tip.
I used to come here often. In fact, Pho Bang New York (not in New York) was the one that first taught me to appreciate this Americanized northern Vietnam dish more than three decades ago even though there were many pho places in town. The first day when I revisited Montreal recently, I brought my grown daughter to Pho Bang New York. We returned to this place several times during our short stay.
Their noodles are less bouncy than I prefer. But their meat cuts are superb, & their soup has a different emphasis from what I often get now. After all these years, they still keep their prices low, although they seem to have adjusted portions somewhat understandably due to inflation. Surprisingly, they now have a weekend special with ox tail soup. That soup has hot spices, & they offer a special hot sauce. You don't want to miss it if you visit on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday!
I still remember the weekend evenings when diners quietly - nay, loudly wait to enter near the small doorway at the plain-looking storefront. Today, people do the same. Their interior used be plain, too. But now, they have quite a bit of decors that look loud but do not necessarily go together. General atmosphere here is cozy. Staff speak fluent French & English - many speak Vietnamese, too.
Space is tight in this restaurant. So, expect some inconvenience if you visit during winter. (They now have a coat rack in the back although not many people notice that.) & prepare to pay cash. (How do you suppose they can keep price so low?)
Feb 8, 2026
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A rare restaurant where taxes are actually included in the prices. It's honest & transparent - I love that. The pho is also great & free tea is served at the table. The prices are quite a bit higher now than that were a few years ago though - gone are the days of getting a meal here for $10. It's more around $15-$20 today.
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One of the Best Ph? Experiences in Montreal Chinatown
Pho Bang New York never disappoints. I ordered the ph? ??c bi?t (large), & it was outstanding from the first sip to the last bite.
The broth is crystal clear, deeply aromatic, & perfectly balanced-rich without being heavy. The bowl was generously loaded with a variety of tender beef cuts, silky rice noodles, & topped with fresh onions, cilantro, & green onions. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, & prepared with care. The large size is truly satisfying & great value for the price.
Served piping hot with a fresh plate of basil & bean sprouts, the ph? arrived quickly despite the restaurant being busy. Service was efficient & professional, exactly what you want when you're craving real Vietnamese comfort food.
If you're in Montreal's Chinatown & want authentic, no-frills, high-quality ph?, this is the place. The ph? ??c bi?t l?n here is a must-order.
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 🏧
I've been to Pho Bang New York a couple of times for lunch, & it's always a satisfying stop in Chinatown.
The pho comes out quickly, the broth is flavourful, & the portions are generous enough to keep you full for the rest of the afternoon. Service is efficient even when the restaurant is busy, & the menu has plenty of classic options to choose from. A reliable place for a warm, comforting bowl of pho in the heart of Montreal's Chinatown.
LE meilleur Pho de Montréal sans hésitation! J'ai grandi en allant à ce restaurant & je ne prévois pas arrêter sous peu. La soupe est délicieuse, les saveurs sont riches & le restaurant est simplement réconfortant. Pour le prix plus qu'abordable, je ne pourrais demander mieux!
