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Pho Lien

Côte-des-Neiges
4.5$
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Pho Lien Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
VietnameseAsianSoupsBrunch
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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Reviews for Pho Lien

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (2100+)
*as of 2026-02-15
5★
69%
4★
17%
3★
8%
2★
6%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Pho Lien is widely praised for its rich broth, fast service, and generous bowls that many call the best pho in Montreal, with some reviewers claiming it is the best pho they have ever had. The menu covers beef and chicken pho and assorted combos, plus fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and extra chilies, all served quickly in a casual, busy setting with small tables and a straightforward atmosphere. A recurring caveat is that the place is cash only and an ATM on site can charge fees, which deters some customers who would prefer credit cards, especially since portions and prices are debated and some find it expensive for a pho place. Occasional notes mention August closures and the hope that a reopening will bring refreshed quality, while others look forward to returning after a break. Environmental minded patrons note that bringing their own containers to reduce waste is appreciated. Overall the reviews describe Pho Lien as a reliable option for pho when in the area, with a strong aroma and broth that earn high marks.
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5.0

Best pho I've tasted in Montreal. We usually order in (frequently!!) but for once we went there. Reasonable price. Killer broth. Wish you were open every day but I'm happy everyone takes at least one day off!

Feb 4, 2024
on Google

I love the spring rolls with peanut sauce & the classic pho bowl ! 🍲 🥣 🦐

Jan 30, 2024
on Google

Service was very quick & the food arrived fairly quickly. The place itself is quite cramped when the restaurant is full. The food was very good & filling. Although the prices have gone up. Overall would recommend!

Jan 13, 2024
on Google

Delicious. Line out the door so you know the food had to be delicious. Was not disappointed after I had the first bite. The broth was flavorful & the noodles were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

Jan 9, 2024
on Google

The best pho in town! The best egg rolls & meat! Whichever plate u get, will be delicious!😍 my only complaint would be that they dont accept card! Cash only! But love the whole business 💕 dont order from ubereats as the business does not profit from it & they deserve the coins❤️

Jan 6, 2024
on Google
5.0

Food was delicious & I left feeling satisfied. The service was quick & efficient. Thank you

Jan 1, 2024
on Google

Best phó around. Prices are good, service is very fast. Be forewarned, they accept only cash here. Luckily there are many banks around

Dec 16, 2023
on Google

Don't order/delivery from this place. Quite shameful portion for an extra large pho, looks like medium.... & don't even ask about the large pho, it's a joke for the price you pay... They gave minimal toppings & no thai basil... Only a few branches of coriander.... I work in a hospital (RVH) with health care professional, doctors & nurses. For a Vietnamese who wanted work colleagues to discover & enjoy Vietnamese food, this is a slap in the face & a kick in the butt.... I think it would have been better to eat in the restaurant itself?! Haven't tried it so I don't know & the reason for my 2 stars, otherwise I would have given them 1.5 star because the food tastes just ok... du ma...

Dec 15, 2023
on Google
4.0

Ate here & the soup was great. Before it was salty but now it's very balanced. Very tight spot & only accept cash. They do have an ATM & there's a Royal Bank across the street.

Dec 14, 2023
on Google

Some the best pho in Montreal! It has been here long before the larger commercial ones.

Dec 11, 2023
on Google

Personnel acceuillant Repas très délicieux.

Dec 11, 2023
on Google

Excellent

Dec 5, 2023
on Google

I entered Pho Lien at lunch time only 4 people, usually this is a sign i should turn around & eat somewhere else especially with all the reviews of never ending line ups. I was told to sit as i waited for the menu. A group came in they were seated & given menus & water only after they considered giving me a menu. I ordered the dac biet its ok i dont understand the 5 star ratings & the never ending rants on how this is the BEST vietnamese. Some of them must have been paid or friends because this was just OK. Service sucked good is under mediocre not worth the uber for the overrated hype. 1 thing i am realizing with montreal is anytime a place gets out into the article anything titled " top ten best restaurants for this" or " best dining for that" etc they most likely will not be as good as the day before the article was published due to the overwhelming flow of people flooding in to try the number 1 & they slowly decline into a pit of sub-par eating/drinking.

Nov 25, 2023
on Google

Depuis des décennies, c'est excellent!

Nov 24, 2023
on Google

Depuis 30 ans...ça veut tout dire... Merci pour tout les #27 & les soupes... Au plaisir de se revoir bientôt...

Nov 13, 2023
on Google
4.0

J'ai essayé la soupe bun Bo hue, c'est ordinaire, je trouve qu'il manque le goût de citronnelle de la soupe ! Dommage Mais le service est bien.

Nov 12, 2023
on Google

toujours aussi bon, surtout après une journée passée au froid!

Nov 11, 2023
on Google

Meilleure soupe tonkinoise à mtl

Nov 7, 2023
on Google

Best pho ever. I'm a regula

Nov 3, 2023
on Google

Very disappointed. I've been coming to Pho Lien for years & tonight's meal is by far the worst I've had. There are better Pho restaurants out there than Pho Lien. The chicken Pho soup is boiled sliced chicken, not even grilled chicken. Not worth the price at all & I will not be coming back at all. Nobody from my table enjoyed their meal. We should have gone elsewhere tonight instead of going there!!

Nov 1, 2023
on Google