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.
Très décevant . Le sandwich était passable. Les rouleaux imperiaux étaient très dures & secs. La jeune serveuse s'est trompé dans ma commande. Lorsque je l'ai avisé que je n'aimais pas du tout ce qu'elle m'a servi n'a rien dit & ma facturé quand même sans me poser de questions ou sans essayer de me faire un autre bubble thea. Pas un très bon service. Très déçue. J'ai pris pour emporter & la donné au premier itinérant devant la bâtisse lui était très content.
Came across this restaurant & been wanted to test it out since. Their menu is big & their food tested amazing, the service was excellent also! The workers are such nice people. This is now my comfort food place.
You know the food is about to be good when it's a small place. Amazing food, very kind staff & quick service. A nice selection of authentic homemade meals. Very good prices too, especially for the portion & quality of the food. Overall, a hidden gem 10/10 would recommend.
The best Banh Mi I've had in town! Their bread is airy & crispy while their ingredients are perfectly balanced & intensely flavoured. Seriously a must-try! Very good price also.
I'm not here to criticize the establishment or the ones working in the kitchen. I'm sure they are working hard & I wish them success. Was well received & nice waiters. However, when it comes to the food, it was very disappointing. Ordered the dac biet & no 41 bun. Both were very bland. The dac biet was missing ingredients such as the tripe & tendons, & contained only 1 single beef ball. The nuoc mam tasted like water. Left hungry & disappointed.
Aug 1, 2025
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The food was delicious & the service was quick even if there were a lot of clients. The staff is very friendly & welcoming. I recommend this place for amazing traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Jul 31, 2025
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Très bon Pho, juste à point. Le bouillon est excellent. Le service est très amical & souriant, la serveuse a su répondre aux exigences de ses clients. nouveau resto & même la sauce Hoisin est neuf: le plastic y reste encore mais on comprend que ça commence! avec le Banh Mi on reçoit un bubble tea gratuit pour l'ouverture. L'ambiance est petite mais bon pour une espace au Chinatown ! On en demande pas trop! bonne continuation !
Jul 9, 2025
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I love it. It's so good. There's like 50 photos places practically next door & this one is the cheapest with the biggest tastiest portions. Legitimately the best pho broth ive ever tasted & the people here are so polite
Their Banh Mí is a must try! I tried their grilled chicken Banh Mí & they did not skip out on any of the ingredients. It was PACKED with flavours & meat & if you can handle the spice, try going for the spicy option as they have a complimentary bubble tea with every Banh Mí. It's a great place to try out good Vietnamese food in the city of Montreal.
Un vrai restaurant vietnamien. Le seul je crois à servir du piment rouge frais par défaut, comme il se doit contrairement aux autres restaurants de Pho de la rue. Les phos sont parfaits en quantité & en goût!
