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.
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.
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.
Apr 22, 2026
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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😃👍
This place offers a good quality price, but it is not the best pho or BBQ rice I ate because I found everything on the sweet side. But one thing is certain for the price, the portions are generous.
Their chicken is simply the best. They have good pho & spring rolls (the only thing I tasted this far). The lady is also very nice :) definitely recommend.
Dec 12, 2024
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An unassuming Vietnamese restaurant near Cote Vertu metro. They have a lot of Chinese, Thai & Vietnamese options. Portion sizes are massive & pretty tasty. We ordered the seafood crispy noodles & they were fried noodles with a nice gravy. The pho had a lot of broth & meat & their tofu dish is very refreshing. Nice place to get food!
Pleasant staff, I would like to immediately note, & quite decent pho, & most importantly large portions. The place itself is not exciting, but I recommend coming here to eat, it's ok, solid average🤝
