Monday

11 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10 pm

Friday

11 am - 10 pm

Saturday

11 am - 10 pm

Sunday

11 am - 10 pm

Pho Cristal MTL comes across in reviews as a cozy, unpretentious Chinatown spot offering generous portions of authentic Vietnamese fare at affordable prices. The pho broth is repeatedly praised for depth and richness, with beefy notes and tender cuts, while the banh mi is described as fresh and well filled at a great value. Vermicelli bowls and bun bo hue receive strong praise for flavor and satisfying portions, and some comments note gluten free noodle options in soups. The staff and atmosphere are frequently highlighted as friendly, attentive and welcoming, contributing to a comfortable dining experience. Reviewers often call it a must visit and among the best for pho and banh mi in Montreal, with several noting repeat visits and reliable consistency. A few concerns appear, including reports of slow service during busy periods and a perception of too much salt or MSG in certain broths. Occasional remarks mention past changes in payment options, but most patrons leave feeling satisfied by the food, the value, and the overall charm of the place.

Reviews for Pho Cristal MTL

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.9 221 ratings

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Sam

5.0

Very lovely

Oct 11, 2025

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Max

Traditional ingredients

DTA

Drop by if you need your banh mi fix while in Montreal, Chinatown!

Jade

Great food good prices, a must !

Oct 10, 2025

Kedi

nice restaurant?

Oct 3, 2025

Danielle

Delicious banh mi with many options at an excellent price & with a great portion. The sauce was really good & the bread was fresh. You shouldn't miss this place! It was exactly what I needed!

Oct 2, 2025

Wynter

Great prices & big portions!! Really good banh mi :)

Mengqi

the Banh Mi with homemade vietnamese ham is very good. & the pho is huge & delicious. The service is also great.

Walerian

Great food. Affordable prices & nice staff

Jonas

Had a great time, nice service & very tasty food!

Hele

Good service, tase good

Sep 30, 2025

Jay

My new go-to banh mi spot in Montreal! Really good price for quality, & friendly staff. My favorite is the Vietnamese ham!

Sep 26, 2025

Dave

Pho bon & très bon service :)

Gerald

This place is very stable when it comes to their food quality & even service. It's my go to meal when I am craving for asian menus! People are very nice here

Sep 25, 2025

Linh

play good song, service very nice

Sep 24, 2025

Hoàng

4.0

Some of the food we get are really good!

Michael

Pho was good

Sep 23, 2025

Hayley

Bang mi délicieux, bubble tea extraordinaire!!

Sep 9, 2025

Simon

Excellent

Amir

Food was great & fresh, service friendly!

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