Reviewers describe Pho Nguyen as a cozy, small, unpretentious spot offering generous portions and consistently flavorful pho and vermicelli dishes at good prices, with many calling it the best pho in Montreal or among the top in Canada and the US. The broth is frequently praised for depth and warmth, though a few tasters note it can be slightly sweeter or less soulful depending on the batch. Service is commonly described as friendly and fast, with staff accommodating dietary needs and order changes without fuss. The atmosphere and location feel tucked away yet convenient for takeout or dine in, adding to a sense of a hidden gem. Some critiques appear, such as concerns about serving hot soup in plastic bowls, occasional blandness in certain meat dishes, or a less robust broth on some visits. Overall the consensus points to good value, reliable flavor, and a place that regulars are eager to return to and recommend.
One of the best Vietnamese places I've been to downtown Montreal. Ordered some Pho, grilled chicken & spring rolls, everything was so fresh & tasted amazing. The service was extremely fast, was in & out in 5 minutes & their prices are extremely competitive. Definitely recommend this place if you want good comforting traditional Vietnamese dishes
THE BEST/MOST AUTHENTIC PHO IN MONTREAL!!!!!!
Super tasty pho broth, shrimp vermicelle so fresh, even fried chicken wings taste so good. I've been to so many Vietnamese restaurants & I always come back. Also very affordable price, such amazing place.
This place is overrated. The broth is overly sweet, & the flavor of the Vietnamese pho has been too heavily adjusted to suit Montreal tastes. That said, the ingredients were fresh, but it's still hard to give it a high rating.
First time ever trying Vietnamese food & it did not disappoint! The portions are very big i got a small pho & was not able to finish it! The food was not overly salty & tasted really fresh & the price was worth the quantity! Food also came very fast & workers were nice! 10/10 would recommend
This spot never disappoints! The spicy beef soup is abundant & so so flavourful! The combo plates are worth it. Lots of food, everything is delicious & fresh. I'd get the beef or shrimp (always cooked perfectly!)
The school is near here. I often pass by it after school. Today, my mother & I specially found this Vietnamese pho restaurant in a friend's recommendation. It tastes very good! The main thing is that the meat & soup are very fresh & cost-effective! The portion is also very large. Basically, if you are not particularly hungry, just start a large portion. In addition, you can also try coconut juice!
This a real hidden montreal jem. A true Vietnamese joint with original flavors. It is small, just enough room to feel cozy. We had the Pho, which was super, you can choose the meat you like & the size. The spicy noodles soup is very good & very spicy! Tried also the grilled beef with rice, which was good. You can skip the vegetarian roll - it didn't feel fresh. Spring roll was nice but not a must. They do not serve alcohol.
It's my second time in this place & the food is really good & fresh, I had a chicken pho the first time & grilled chicken vermicelli the second time. Both were great, but the pho was better!! Portion are generous & I love the fact that each table has it own set of sauces.
Apr 21, 2024
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AMAZING pho & super sweet servers! I always order the same thing (number 25 XL with regular pho noodles) & it always hits! Very fresh & consistent food quality. I love to bring my friends here & so far everyone has loved it too! I've tried many different pho places in Montreal & this is by far the BEST. Highly recommend! (these pictures are all taken different times throughout the past 2 months)
Incredible. I've never had a better pho in my life. Beef was tender, noodles were perfect, green onions where thin & crunchy. Fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil & lime wedge to garnish yourself. 100% coming back
Very fresh & authentic all the price includes the taxes (12.25$ to 14$) They have recently renovated their inside. Worth to give it a try if you are a local & haven't tried 😉
