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Pho Nguyen

Downtown
4.5$
OPEN11 am - 10 pm
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Pho Nguyen Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Pho Nguyen

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
76%
4★
11%
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6%
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Review Summary

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.
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5.0

I've ordered from here a few times through Uber Eats & takeout. Waitress was really nice. The food is always excellent. I've only tried their spicy beef pho & grilled chicken vermicelli plates.

Today it was boneless chicken thigh with the later however the last time it was chicken breast. I much prefer thighs.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

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!

Aug 6, 2025
on Google

sweet rustic spot, I support! fast service. lots of veggies in menu item #26. beware strict vegetarians - they unfortunately do not have vegetarian broth, I would encourage them (the owners) to look into attaining some savoury natural options for the vegetarian friends that come here. other than that my dish was great. I asked for it to be spicy so she switched beef broth for shrimp broth. I was satisfied!
I like the 2 waitresses. One is fast & sassy, the other one is calm & fast. both needed!!!

Feb 1, 2025
on Google

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!)

Oct 2, 2024
on Google
3.0

The beef was very rich in beef flavor. The broth in bun bo hue is spicy & savory.

Jun 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

Good food in the not-spicy side of things. I guess they will happily accommodate more spicy dishes on demand.

Jun 27, 2024
on Google

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.

May 10, 2024
on Google

We were looking for Phô… turned, saw the sign of the restaurant & enterrés into this rather modest basement restaurant.

Service : we were sat within a second even though the place was quite packed.
The waitress was very polite & friendly & quick to serve us & to help us with any request we had.

Food : came very quickly. Then, phô soup is not a dish you prepare by the minute anyway so this makes sense.
Ordered an extra large phô gà nuong spicy & a large tài chin with rare & well done beef. We added two veggi imperial roles.
Everything tasted very good : the broth, the meat, the noodles, the full dish !
We were full by the time we finished 😁
… & at a very good price.

We definitely recommend !

Oct 11, 2023
on Google

The food is incredible.
I have been taking the spicy beef pho since 11 years.

The atmosphere is not the best. It’s a quick bite to eat in a demi basement.

Aug 27, 2023
on Google