Pho Bang New York is a busy Chinatown staple in Montreal, praised for its authentic pho with a clear, aromatic broth, generous beef and noodle portions, and value that keeps customers coming back. The experience is often fast and efficient, even when the room is crowded, and staff can be multilingual, but reviews note that the space is compact and lines can be long. A persistent caveat is the cash only policy, with an on-site ATM and occasional complaints about the lack of receipts or card options, which some diners find inconvenient. Flavor and consistency vary by visit, with many calling it among the best pho in the city while others feel seasoning or heat can fall short at times, though weekend specials like ox tail soup add variety. Overall the restaurant is seen as a dependable, no-frills option for a hearty, affordable bowl of Vietnamese comfort in Chinatown, drawing loyal fans who appreciate reliable portions and quick service.
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!
This place is disgusting. Im not just talking about the food. When leaving i was disappointed so i didnt leave tip. THE WORKER HARASSED US for tips. Your food is disgusting & so is your worker.
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 .
1. Pho with bleach like smell.
2. When we ask waiter for some bowls for the kids, he rolled his eyes & said'3 bowls ? we don't have that many'. Attitude are rude & unhelpful. Gave us a very bad impression at the first meal upon arrival in Montreal.
staff chased us out the door yelling & demanding for tips. we had already tipped a good amount but they kept insisting on more. they told us that not everyone tips but here yes, & we replied with'tipping isnt obligated, just a standard'. staff got angry & started spewing some BS about chinese people & said'what customers dont tip has to come out of our own pockets!'. what does that even mean??
the customers sitting at the table right next to us also got berated for not leaving a big enough tip.
seriously, pay your waiters & do better. not s good atmosphere to be in.
Dec 23, 2025
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1. Force you to tip 150% of your meal - doesn't make sense but somehow they literally took our money & wouldn't give it back. It's exactly as written.
2. Verbally humiliates you in front the whole restaurant
3. Threatens your safety by literally following you inside the restaurant? Also seems unbelievable but believe it or not somehow that happened.
4. Subpar food
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.
Dec 20, 2025
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I had an outstanding meal at this pho restaurant! The broth was unbelievably rich & flavorful-comforting, aromatic, & clearly made with care. The noodles were perfectly cooked, & the portions of meat were generous & tender. Every bite tasted fresh & authentic.
It was my first time visiting this restaurant, & also my first time trying this kind of soup. The shrimp & vegetable soup was something new for me, & I really enjoyed the taste, it was interesting & delicious in a different way. I had a great experience overall.
Nov 18, 2025
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Franchement le meilleur pho que j'ai mangé !! J'ai pris la portion large qui était très bien, je pense la prochaine fois, je me laisserai t'en par la version extra large tellement les prix sont raisonnables.
Le bouillon est très bon, le meilleur que j'ai mangé, ce qui permet de sublimer le reste.
Attention, ils ne prennent que argent comptant 🤷🏻.
Prévoyez la monnaie.
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
