Pho Moderne is seen as warm and welcoming with staff who recognize returning guests, and the atmosphere remains inviting; the menu shines with the Tonkinoise soup and an excellent pho tai, while vermicelles are praised and the overall flavor is tasty; many note a broth that seems free of MSG or excess salt, good value for money, and quick service, with some calling it one of the best places for pho in the area; on the other hand a few visits mention slower service, longer waits for meat and rice, and some dishes needing more finesse, such as a General Tao that can be gluey and large in pieces; despite these hiccups, several meals are described as perfect and the willingness of staff to go the extra mile is highlighted, making Pho Moderne a favored choice for comforting Asian cuisine in Montreal.
Clairement, j'aurais dû goûter à la soupe tonkinoise plutôt qu'au pad thaï. Les nouilles étaient collées entre elles, ça ne goûtait pas le pad thaï, la sauce très rouge était repoussante, rien n'était bon, mis à part l'entrée, une soupe, le bouillon était sublime!
As our usual pho restaurant was closed, we decided to try this one. The menu is extensive, & consists of a strange mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, & Thai dishes. We ordered the XL phos & the spring rolls. The pho was pretty good, & the XL size was very generous with meats. The bean sprouts & basil leaves served with the pho were very fresh. On the other hand, the spring rolls were just overfilled with rice noodles & tasted bland, so would not recommend. Overall, a very decent pho experience, although not our favorite.
Apr 26, 2026
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As much I would like to continue supporting this small business, I am heavily disappointed in my experience with this restaurant despite ordering a delicious pho & a ridiculously priced coffee however it doesn't mean that the server's staff are entitled for a tip. & yet I did not complain the 6$ coffee that can be easily made in an Asian market plus the noodle were so thinly sliced to the point of being close to translucent. Respectfully the staff were nice & the food was decent. The entitlement that came from the staff was extremely unprofessional & rude for judging me, if there was an automatic gratuity then I would've still payed for it even if it's still expensive & yet the server has again disappointed my lowest expectations. I do not recommend this restaurant if anyone likes being disrespected & judged for not tipping.
I've been a customer at Pho Moderne for a long time, but I hadn't come back in a while. After my partner passed away, I didn't feel ready to return.
Today I came back, & I was warmly welcomed-they still recognized me, which meant a lot. The place feels just as warm & inviting as I remembered. The food is still amazing, especially their Tonkinoise soup, which is truly unmatched.
Being back brought me many beautiful memories. Thank you for your kindness & for continuing to create such a comforting atmosphere.
I take out my pho from this restaurant (I customized my soup to my taste)😝🤪
1 thing I noticed about eating from them each time after my pho, I don't have that strange dehydrated mouth aftertaste like in other pho places🤔....likely they dont add MSG or excessive salt😃👍
It's ok but they need to work on a few things. The General Tao sauce is like glue & slimy, the pieces too big & not appealing. Everything is soggy. Service is meh. They need to pay more attention to detail, refine their dishes. They have potential. Success is in the details!
Went there tonight & EVERYTHING we ordered was PERFECT it was sooo good !!! & also the waiter gave us more than a good service ! Will definitely go back 👌🏼
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Genuinely this meal pissed me off. I waited like 2 hours for some meat & rice. We we're the only people there & it took them 2 PAINED GODLESS HOURS. They also forgot to cook dad's food entirely so that's also a big dampener. All in all the only reason im not giving them a 1 star is because the food was actually pretty ok. 4/10
