Pho Lien
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Pho Lien
| Monday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am - 8:45 pm |
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Pho Lien is a Vietnamese restaurant that offers great quality food for the whole family at an affordable price. The menu features lots of soups, some noodle-based dishes, spring rolls and grilled mains flavoured with lemongrass and sesame.
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Display Allpho(102) soup(32) soupe(28) cash(24) broth(17) beef(15) roll(12) spring roll(10) price(10)Page 1 of 3 - 73 Reviews
Caligula
So far it has been the best Phô i have found.
Reasonably priced with reasonable portions.
It's nice that you can sit down & just eat Phô & get out.
My biggest drawback is the''cash only'' rule.
Honestly, if i have to choose between paying 5$ of fees for withdrawing cash in their machine or paying 5% (50¢ per 10$) of my transaction to credit card companies, i know it is much cheaper for me to use my credit card...
I imagine there is a reason why they don't have credit cards but i would give 5 stars if they can manage to enter the 21st century & modernize their payment options. Because honestly, when i'm in the area i always think twice before going because i never have cash on me (as many younger generations do). Do that & i'll change my review for sure !View more
Eli
Best pho I've had anywhere in the world (including Vietnam). Definitely a place to go for any meal on a cold day, but great during the summer as well. All the soups are similar, just with different toppings. They also serve dishes as well if that's what you're looking for.
The staff are very friendly & serve food quickly & efficiently. The soup sizes are great, & very cheap for a meal in Montreal. They also can give extra bowls as well as fresh chillies if requested. One thing to remember is that it is CASH ONLY (they do have an ATM).
The reason only con for atmosphere is depending on where you are seated, sometimes cold air rushes in when people enter/exit in the winter (which is pretty often), but the smell as you walk in makes you instantly crave pho.View more
Nina
I had the beef pho, i dont like bloody so i get mine cooked real well!! The imperial rolls were not my fave but the Pho TOP QUALITY! So damn good! I crave it so much 😩!! So so so good! The service is so fast & thorough, the broth is the BEST in Montreal. Keep in mind it's cash only! They have an atm in the restaurant tho!View more
Pascal
Great phô broth with all the fixins, busy, fast service. Go to when in the hoodView more
Sean
Excellent restaurant vietnamien !! Meilleure soupe Pho à Montreal, ingrédients de qualité 😋 Je recommande la'boeuf saignant'View more
Bay
Food was delicious, best pho I've ever had but they are cash only & don't tell you until you pay 💔View more
Melissa
The legacy continues!
My daughter wanted to warm up on a cold February day & try Pho Lien, a restaurant I loved during my medical residency (it's right across from the Jewish Hospital & around St. Mary's).
I'm ecstatic to report that the deliciousness lives on. She nearly finished her large chicken pho & I dug right into my XL well done beef (my infectious disease & medical microbiology colleagues recommend well done). Add a shot of hot sauce & hoisin, & I could eat that broth all day. My husband would've picked the spicy pho, available only on weekends. My father was the only person I ever met who could finish the extra large size without blinking.
The bean sprouts, herbs, & lime slices were extra fresh. It was served so fast that Anastasia was eating before I got back from the bathroom.
Small notes: I had recommended the beef or chicken combo also, & we ordered the beef rice combo on the side to taste & bring home. The waiter pointed out that we already had soup & suggested we trade the included soup for a second roll, which I happily accepted. Anastasia said it was cold, but I'm not sure how promptly she sampled it. It was cold by the time I tried it ten minutes later, since I'd prioritized eating my pho, which is at peak perfection while hot. The combo was still delicious cold. Environmental note: we bring our own containers to reduce waste.
I tried the hot coffee with condensed milk because it was freezing outside, but it turns out I prefer the iced coffee. I used to drink the iced coffee while pregnant with my kids, & this is a happy memory. I added a few ice cubes from my drink. All good.
The bathrooms are not fancy, which doesn't bother me. I will always pick a mom & pop joint with excellent food over a place where looks are more important than taste.
Pho is about $20, tax already included. Cash only. Closed Tuesdays. I hope to bring my kids sometime in the summer to try the patio, which was wonderful.
Long live Pho Lien!View more
Mélyann
Meilleur Pho à Montréal! Service rapide, bonne bouffe, cash only. Mon go-to quand j'ai besoin d'un plat réconfortant.View more
Shawn
Cash Only. Small tables. Though one of the best, yet expensive for a Pho place with portions relatively smaller than elsewhere.View more
Mark
Delicious, classic Vietnamese combo Meals & pho. Great soup.View more
Jason
Service is very fast. One of the best phos I've had. The place is kind of tight but it's ok. Only down side is they don't take credit cards so you have to pay cash. They have an ATM machine inside that charges $2.75 fee for withdrawals. Bathroom was good & clean.View more
Hoang-Nguyen
Le propriétaire était vraiment sympa. Pho était authentique (du nord du Vietnam).View more
Sarah
Petit endroit toujours bondé. Rapport qualité prix pour les pho intéressant, par contre pour les grillades on peut trouver mieux & moins cher ailleurs. Ne prennent que argent comptant.View more
Areya
I was so happy to see that you guys were open on thanksgiving! Ordered tonight & I don't know what happened but I paid for two XL pho tai gau & it just wasn't like usual. Less noodles & meat, less bean sprouts (which had browned some already), it was greasier than usual too & the broth wasn't as flavourful... Not impressed at all, & I hope it was just an off day today because this is my favourite pho restaurants.View more
Polixena
The best, most authentic pho outside of Vietnam! this is really an institution. the service is speedy, friendly & warm & the food is so so excellent. The broth is rich, deep & perfectly seasoned & full of flavour. The noodles are fresh & bouncy & the beef is excellent quality. Hands down the best pho I've had! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10-20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Pho Soup Raw Beef PhoView more
Rial
Fermé les mardi. Ils n'acceptent que les paiements en espèces & comme c'est mon moyen préféré, cela a parfaitement marché. Guichet sur place $. C'est le seul restaurant Pho des environs, avec une quarantaine de tables, dont une petite terrasse encore ouverte début octobre 24. Ce fut une agréable surprise de les découvrir aujourd'hui. Leur spécialité est la traditionnelle soupe tonkinoise, qui rivalise en qualité avec une autre excellente soupe boul. St-Laurent près du quartier chinois (mes autres commentaires). Consommé bien assaisonné, bon arôme d'espèces non envahissantes au palais. Délicieux avec des pousses de soja. Des quantités honnêtes de viande. Tailles : moyenne, grande & très grande. La soupe boeuf moyenne avec tendons & tripes coûte 15,22 $ & suffisent pour être satisfaits. L'assiette poulet ananas, également délicieux pour $15.66. Service diligent & sympathique. J'ai donc une nouvelle place sur ma liste de Phos.View more
Moin
Had a chance to try their number 1 pho dac biet special & shrimp fresh rolls. Although the items had good flavour, I would say it's good in general & a decent spot for a pho craving. Outside of that, would recommend only if your around the area. Service is awesome!View more
Jerome
Excellente pho!!!! Argent comptant seulement(ATM sur place).View more
Yoona
Best pho in town! We're visiting from Boston, & we'll truly miss this place for its authentic & incredibly delicious pho soup.View more
M____
Fantasic Pho, made in a traditional style. I love the triple, tendon & rare beef combo soup. Easily the best Pho in Montreal. (I had Pho in Toronto on Yonge street that was equally as good, but this is a rare find).View more
Z
Très bon Phò & salade de papaye. Service rapide & courtois. Vraiment parfait!View more
Apinya
I've had Pho in many countries but no where can beat Pho Lien. The best Pho ever! The soup gives you perfect combination of gentle saltiness, sweetness from onion & bone marrow & herbal scents of spices. Highly recommend you to try, & this place only serves impressive & flavorful foods!View more