Pho Lien est l'un de ces restaurants vietnamiens qui propose une cuisine familiale ayant le mérite d'être à la fois de qualité et abordable. Ici, on ne s'en cache pas, on vise à ce que vous puissiez manger vite et bien. Le menu est donc typique du genre d'endroit : beaucoup de bouillons et soupes, quelques plats complets à base de nouilles, rouleaux impériaux et grillades aux parfums de citronnelle ou de sésame.
Les avis sur Pho Lien présentent une image variée: certains saluent un bouillon riche et aromatique, des nouilles bien cuites et des portions généreuses, ainsi que l'authenticité vietnamienne et une ambiance chaleureuse, tandis que d'autres critiquent une expérience inégale avec un service parfois lent ou désorganisé et des prix jugés élevés par rapport à d'autres options. Le point récurrent reste le paiement en espèces uniquement, avec la présence d'un distributeur sur place, ce qui peut compliquer les visites pour ceux qui n'ont pas de liquide sur eux. Beaucoup considèrent le plat vedette comme l'un des meilleurs pho de Montréal, tandis que d'autres estiment que le goût peut manquer de complexité ou que certains plats manquent de saveur ou de consistance. Malgré ces nuances, la réputation persiste chez les fidèles qui louent la constance du plat malgré le temps, l'histoire du lieu et un service rapide et efficace; la réouverture après les interruptions est perçue comme un signe d'engagement envers une cuisine vietnamienne authentique dans la ville.
THE BROTH 🙂???🙂???🙂??? Thank you!
We got food to go & the vibe in the restaurant was so cute, everyone was so happy to have their fav open again after the fire, it was nice to see/feel ☺?
Sadly incredibly mid. This place gets recommended constantly, & I'd heard people were excited when it reopened after the fire, so I really wanted it to be good. Sadly, it was a huge letdown.
The broth tasted almost entirely like MSG. MSG itself isn't the problem, but here it felt like the only flavour, flat & one dimensional. The noodles were thin & broken apart, the meat portions were tiny, & the rolls were mushy & completely forgettable.
It's also more expensive than most pho spots, which makes it harder to justify. The service was slow & disorganized, the room was cold, & the music was loud, horrible radio slop that made the whole place feel even more unpleasant. They even charge for tea, which came in a tiny teapot & tasted extremely bitter. The atmosphere feels sterile, like sitting in a suburban boomer kitchen, & they don't accept cards.
If you're nearby, just go to Nguyen Phi down the street instead. The staff there are warm & funny, the service is genuinely welcoming, & the pho is excellent, deep, clear, aromatic broth with generous, well prepared toppings. The vibe is great, the decor is awesome, & the music is weird & cool, it actually feels like a place with personality.
Cash only! They are sooo busy with full tables & non-stop take out orders for a reason. I got fatty broth pho dac biet with a side of tiny fiery green hot chili's & chili oil... heaven 😋
The noodles have a good bite to them & they have an excellent mouth feel when combined with all the things. I barely needed to dip my meats in hoisin sriracha mix, the broth is that flavourful!
If this isn't the best pho in Montreal somebody please let me know
I have been going here for over a decade & yet nothing has changed like most places around; for that I am forever grateful to be reminded of cuisine that is made to continue as generations pass. Favourite Vietnamese place in all of Montreal!
Le Pho est pas mal plus cher que les autres places de 4$ à 6$. Le boeuf grillé est aussi mince que le boeuf saignant du Pho avec une arrière goût désagréable. Je ne comprends pas que les gens donnent les bonnes notes
Incroyable experience, autan au niveau culinaire que du service. Il y a de ces endroits où dans la simplicité, on y trouve la qualité. Savoureux, typiquement vietnamien avec de superbe portions. Essayez la sauge piquante… elle réveille!!
Although they are super popular, & have been for the longest time, the food is only okay. I hope once they reopen, the break would have given them a much needed rest, & this would reflect in the food.
28 août 2025: toujours fermé, si vous vous posez la question.
C'est très bon & pas trop cher.
Prenez un trois couleur, la meilleure boisson-dessert au monde!
So far it has been the best Phô i have found.
Reasonably priced with reasonable portions.
It's nice that you can sit down & just eat Phô & get out.
My biggest drawback is the''cash only'' rule.
Honestly, if i have to choose between paying 5$ 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 !
