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Pho Lien

Côte-des-Neiges
4.5$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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Pho Lien serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine centered on traditional noodle soup preparations. The menu highlights bowls of aromatic broth simmered with star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, served alongside fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and thinly sliced proteins. Diners select from varied rice noodle thicknesses and cuts of meat to customize individual bowls. Beyond the signature soups, the kitchen prepares classic rolls wrapped in translucent rice paper with dipping sauces. The setting emphasizes a functional and straightforward approach to Asian culinary staples. Ingredients are prepared daily to ensure consistent flavor profiles in every serving of the steaming broth. This establishment focuses on delivering standardized bowls that reflect established techniques for crafting complex, savory liquids combined with tender ingredients for a cohesive meal.

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4.5275 ratings
5★
69%
4★
16%
3★
7%
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5%
1★
2%

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on Google4.4 (2100+)
*as of 2026-07-15
4.5275 ratings
5★
69%
4★
16%
3★
7%
2★
5%
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Pho Lien is widely regarded as a top destination for authentic and flavorful pho in Montreal, with many diners praising the rich, high quality broth and generous portions. Guests often highlight the friendly and efficient service, noting that the restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a moment of comfort. While the majority of feedback is glowing, with some patrons visiting for over a decade, there are occasional critiques regarding the crowded seating, the lack of modern payment options as the business is cash only, and some mixed experiences with consistency. Despite these minor drawbacks and the need to plan ahead for cash payments, the consistently busy environment and strong local following suggest that it remains a favorite for many seeking a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Tom
4.0

Good rolls. Cash only place. Pho was decent

Sep 14, 2023
on Google
Jennifer
5.0

Make sure you bring cash because that’s all they accept! Service was fast & food was fresh, piping hot, & always satisfying. This place never disappoints & it always hits the spot.

Sep 12, 2023
on Google
Sy
5.0

Wonderful Pho in Montreal. Really delicious Pho.

Sep 3, 2023
on Google
Mike
5.0

Voilà ça c'est un restaurant à la hauteur des attentes des clients, la soupe phô est succulent & savoureux à l'excellence, bien garni & d'une qualité quasi parfaite. Malgré des prix excessifs, Bravo mes compliments, félicitations, c'est un plaisir de venir déjeuner chez Pho Lien, je vous le recommande, ce restaurant connaît le sens accueil, sourire, bienveillance & le plus important, l'écoute du client, c'est primordial. Certains concurrents devraient prendre exemple sur Pho Len...

Sep 2, 2023
on Google
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1 Review
1.0

Extremely poor sanitary measures.
First I find a bug, now I find a string of hair.

Few years ago, I found a bug in my soup but I did not write any bad reviews because I thought I may have been unlucky.
Today, I found hair which was clearly not mine.

If you look at the picture, above is the hair I found & below is mine for comparison. You can see that the hair above is not mine because:
1) my hair is clearly much shorter (note that the hair I found was split in two while I was pulling it out of my mouth)
2) my hair is black while the hair above is light brown.
3) the hair string above is much thinner than mine.
(For this website, I could not attach a photo)

2 years ago, when I had found a bug in the soup, at first, I thought it was some sort of a thin black bean & wondered why there would be a bean in my pho. I pushed on it with my chopstick & saw wings sticking out.
I wanted to puke.

The restaurant refunded me the soup (which is why I did not post any bad reviews at the time) but they never apologized.
Instead, they asked me why I had eaten the soup if I had found a bug, insinuating that I put the bug in myself. (This is because I had only found the bug floating on the soup when I had almost finished eating it.)

I don't understand how anyone could eat from here. You think this won't happen to you, but think again. Go to a clean pho. These pho's rarely keep their sanitary measures & this one was not an exception clearly.
This restaurant will never change as long as you keep paying for their dirty soups.

Aug 16, 2020
Kbromz
3 Reviews
5.0

Fast service & great food

Mar 31, 2017
HotChilli
4 Reviews
4.5

We have been going here for many years & still have to say their tonkinose soup is one of the best in town. The flavour of the broth may vary slightly but it is always very tasty.

Feb 16, 2017
Talys
12 Reviews
4.0

Bonne soupe tonkinoise

Feb 5, 2017
Heidi Maria
1 Review
5.0

I have moved to Toronto & the PHO at PHO LIEN keeps me coming back to Cote des Neiges. Love it!

Jun 27, 2016
altalantissima
8 Reviews
5.0

In my option, simply the best pho in the city, bar none.

Aug 12, 2015
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