Pho Lien propose une cuisine vietnamienne authentique axée sur les préparations traditionnelles de soupes de nouilles. Le menu met en avant des bols de bouillon aromatique mijoté avec de l'anis étoilé, de la cannelle et du gingembre, servis avec des herbes fraîches, des germes de soja et des protéines finement tranchées. Les clients choisissent parmi des épaisseurs de nouilles de riz variées et différentes coupes de viande pour personnaliser chaque bol. Au-delà des soupes emblématiques, la cuisine prépare des rouleaux classiques enveloppés dans du papier de riz translucide avec des sauces assorties. L'aménagement privilégie une approche fonctionnelle et directe des bases culinaires asiatiques. Les ingrédients sont préparés quotidiennement pour garantir des profils de saveurs constants dans chaque portion de bouillon fumant. Cet établissement livre des bols standardisés reflétant des techniques éprouvées pour créer des assemblages savoureux.
Pho Lien est largement considéré comme une destination de choix pour savourer un pho authentique et savoureux à Montréal, de nombreux clients louant la qualité exceptionnelle du bouillon et la générosité des portions. Les habitués soulignent souvent la gentillesse et l efficacité du personnel, notant que l établissement offre une atmosphère accueillante et réconfortante. Bien que la majorité des avis soient élogieux, certains clients étant fidèles depuis plus de dix ans, il existe des critiques occasionnelles concernant la disposition serrée des tables, l absence d options de paiement par carte puisque le restaurant n accepte que l argent comptant, ainsi que des expériences variées sur la constance des plats. Malgré ces petits inconvénients et la nécessité de prévoir des espèces, la popularité constante et la clientèle fidèle démontrent que cet endroit demeure une référence incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent un repas délicieux et satisfaisant.
The best pho in mtl. Even though I'm mostly vegan, I often make the exception at this restaurant & get the rare beef & extra veggies when just veggies won't cut it on those days. These are the rare times (pun unintended) i eat red meat. Just don't try to show up on a tuesday because they're closed
2026: I had the weekend special soup that has a spicy broth, beef & pork & round slurpy noodles & I really enjoyed it. The place has been renovated to look more modern & the service is really human, polite & chill
I got the large veggie pho but I think it's enough to get the S/M because they give a lot of broth if you get the large but not more of the other stuff. Good soup :)
I came back & got the L chicken pho & it tasted great but I found it has so many noodles & not much chicken or broth.. I don't think more broth than the small, just more noodles. If you're hoping to get more broth instead of noodles, it's best to ask for it when placing your order. It's kind of annoying that they struggle to get the ratio right or stay consistent so you know what to expect lol. This day I wanted broth so I got large because the last time they gave a lot of broth for large.. I don't know why they changed, haha
The best pho around. I have always loved it, the broth is so delicious & everything is fresh. Lately I have been eating there more often since a loved one is staying at the nearby hospital. They treated us so well when we stopped in to pick up food, I felt like they not only were providing food, but they knew they were giving people a moment of comfort.
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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 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!
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.
