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.
This is the absolute best authentic pho restaurant!! Nothing compares their warm bowl of pho packed with flavour on a cold afternoon. I come here very often with my friends & family, we all love it! 😊❤?🍜
Food is very tasty & a good place to eat & go when you're in a rush. Food comes relatively quick & staff are pretty nice. Much MUCH MUCH better than Pho Anh Vu. Better service, better food, better everything!
Oct 4, 2025
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I have been going there for years. I don't even live nearby. I have tried every pho restaurant in Montreal & this is by far the best. I order their number 27 (shrimp soup) with spicy broth & I'm in heaven. If you can't eat too spicy, they can make adjustments but once you try it you will be hooked. I love this place!
My mom & I had come to this place & ordered the pho, & pork chop. The food & the service were wonderful & tasty. The atmosphere was that there were people in the restaurant eating, talking, waiters taking orders, & many other things.
I ordered #5 a couple times & really enjoyed it-the pho was tasty & affordable. The staff were quick & efficient, taking my order & serving it promptly!
Food was good. My girlfriend & I both bought a bowl of pho. The issue was not the food, but the service. I kindly ask the waitress a simple question about the differences between the pho options & she replied:'isn't it obvious, it's common sense'. She did not even answer my question & left it at that. I still gave her tips because I am in that industry, but if I could go back, I would not have given that…
Jul 3, 2025
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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.
The pho was pretty good! The broth wasn't too salty & the meat(s) were quite flavourful. The service was super quick & friendly. The prices are right on the average, it not even a little bit cheaper. This is one of those'downstairs' restaurants, so the atmosphere is typically utilitarian, but comfy at the same time. It's certainly worth giving this place a try, you shouldn't be disappointed.
Visited again for the past 2 times as it's my favorite pho place. The vibe is always good staff are great people. However recently the pho broth has been tasting less rich, I don't know if it's a change in recipe or something but it doesn't have the same umami kick or salty richness it tastes as if butter or more of fatness buttery taste & for that I want to try new places however still a great place you should visit if you have the time
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.
Apr 23, 2025
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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
My only spot for Pho. Im from southern Vietnam & this restaurant is the closest to authentic taste of my home town. Im sure other provinces they make Pho slightly different. When i go to a resto, i only consider the taste not the price or how pretty the resto is.
The both is super tasty & flavorful , tho you would drink a lot of water after a Pho 😂 its considered normal to me because whats good without Msg - the god of viet food. If you want a healthy diet, go eat your white chicken & vegies lol
