Pho Cristal MTL is praised for authentic Vietnamese staples at great value, with banh mi made from fresh bread and quality ingredients, and pho and vermicelli dishes that reviewers rate highly for the broth and flavor. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and welcoming with friendly staff, and portions are generous. Some reviews note occasional slow service in busy times, a small space, and instances of cash payments being preferred, as well as occasional comments about salt or MSG in the broth. Overall, Pho Cristal MTL is seen as a reliable affordable option for tasty, comforting Vietnamese fare with strong banh mi and pho that encourage return visits.
The food was delicious! I tried the authentic Vietnamese-style bún bò Hu?. The staff were friendly, everything was great, & I will definitely come back.
Delicious pho. Our server was very sweet & attentive. They provide complementary tea & fortune cookies. We took a sandwich to go. Great value overall! Also, the old reviews saying they only accept cash are no longer correct. I paid using credit card with no problem.
On our flight back to California from Quebec City, we had a long layover in Montréal & decided to explore downtown. We walked by this shop on the way back to the bus stop & decided to come in to get bánh mi & drinks to go. The owner was super nice & welcoming-it made our day in Montréal so much more enjoyable. The sandwich was pretty good-wish we bought an extra one to munch on at the airport. Thank you so much!
Oct 24, 2025
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Ce soir, j' ai mangé Cristal Pho Spécial , c' était délicieux, un sandwich Banh Mi ( notre ami Nana) au boeuf avec un smoothie aux 🥑🥑 avocat étaient super Bons. Un sandwich jambon Banh Mi coûte seulement $ 6,49 + TX..... vraiment pas cher & tellement délicieux. Excellent service & les propriétaires sont très Gentils & généreux. C' est à recommander & ça vaut le déplacement.
We ordered the special Bahn mo sandwich for 6.50 & for the price, it was good. I know they premade it but the bun was toasty , & the ham & veggies tasted really good.
Also ordered tarp smoothie but it was watery but still tasty.
