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.
Pho Lien est largement saluée comme l'une des meilleures pho de Montréal, avec un bouillon riche et aromatique, des garnitures équilibrées et des nouilles au bon caractère, et de nombreux convives affirment que le pho de boeuf est superbe et parmi les meilleurs de la ville; les portions sont généreuses, les prix raisonnables et le service est généralement rapide et chaleureux, avec des bols supplémentaires et des piments frais disponibles sur demande, bien que la politique de paiement en espèces uniquement et la présence d'un distributeur automatique sur place soient signalées; l'ambiance peut être cosy et accueillante ou animée et froide selon l'emplacement et les rénovations, et certains commentaires évoquent une réouverture après un incendie qui a été accueillie avec joie; malgré des points négatifs comme un goût de MSG, une qualité inconstante, des portions de viande petites, des prix plus élevés, un service lent ou désorganisé, une salle froide ou une musique peu agréable et l'absence de paiement par carte, de nombreux habitués considèrent encore Pho Lien comme une préférence pour le sur place ou à emporter.
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 !
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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.
