Pho Nguyen draws broad praise for flavorful, comforting pho, generous portions, fast and friendly service, and very affordable prices, with many reviewers calling it among the best Vietnamese spots in Montreal; repeat visits and consistent quality are common themes, and the kitchen is praised for fresh herbs, balanced broth, and solid noodle dishes, though a few notes of caution appear about bowls being switched to melamine or plastic and concerns about cleaning and safety; a handful mention a cozy, tucked away setting, while many highlight the grilled chicken, imperial rolls, and other offerings as reliable options for a quick, satisfying meal.
My boyfriend & I came here randomly & it turned out to be the best pho we've ever had. The broth is just amazing, the meat is super tender. Everything about it was so amazing. We didn't talk the entire time & just savoured every bite hahaha
My favourite pho restaurant in the city! It helps that it's convenient but I love it here. Food is always great as well as the service! It also feels tucked away because of the walk-down. I will always recommend here!
Feb 22, 2026
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Went out of the way to pay visit to this place again after visiting over a year ago. Fortunately, the food, service, price was just as good as the first time however won't be going back due to dishes/ bowls having been switched to plastic. For starters, it's not a secret that serving hot soup in plastic is not at all a good choice. Also, there are limits as to how well plastic can be cleaned. It cannot be rid of viruses & bacteria in the way porcelain, clay, glass. Either this is complete ignorance on the owner's behalf or shows that they don't care.
Food is top tier, prices are genuinely the best you will find in this city. Not to mention that when I called asking to switch an item that was mistakenly ordered they were friendly & immediately accommodated!
The food was great & the portion size is good. What disappointed us was the service. When me & my friend politely asked for a small bowl to share we were answered very impatiently & in a disrespectful tone that'We don't give bowls & that's how it is here'. The woman serving us was clearly impatient & annoyed which is very unprofessional & made us feel extremely uncomfortable.
Clearly there's a lack of basic costumer service. It was our first & last visit.
Jan 29, 2026
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Years of trying different restaurants around downtown Montreal, & I will still find myself coming back here to get a good, affordable bowl of Pho or Bun Bo Hue. Small but clean restaurant, quick service, consistent flavour. Can't complain.
Affordable spot with good service overall. The chicken wings were actually really good & stood out. Unfortunately, the pho broth was missing depth, & the meat seemed a bit old, which was disappointing. Still, the service was friendly & attentive, & the prices are reasonable.
I've lived in Montreal for over a year, & this was by far the most unpleasant restaurant experience I've had.
To start, my order was incorrect. I clearly asked for a large size, but I was served a small. After it was replaced, I confirmed with the server that it was the special beef pho I ordered, & she responded in an impatient & dismissive tone, which was uncomfortable.
The most unacceptable part happened at checkout. The server did not ask whether we wanted separate bills & automatically combined them. When my friend politely asked to split the bill, the server rolled her eyes at her. This behavior was unprofessional & disrespectful.
We did nothing wrong - we were paying customers & deserved basic courtesy.
This was my first & last visit. Definitely never coming back.
Some customers can't figure out the sliding door at the entrance. Have the human decency to close it when you leave to not freeze the rest of the patrons.
Soupe Pho taí, tonkinoise, vraiment excellente! Le personnel est très gentil & le service est rapide. C'est tout petit, mais on réussit toujours à trouver un bout de table. Pour avoir un bon repas. Ma soupe Pho taì préférée, à Montréal.
Pleasantly surprised. As mentioned in other reviews prices are extremely hard to beat. For those with electric vehicles down the street below St Catherine's there are 4 level 2 chargers so you can charge your car while enjoying this restaurant for 1 dollar an hour charge rate. Hostess & staff are friendly. Lots of students here but I cannot blame them because the price is the best bang for the buck. I took an extra large number 5 with one imperial roll. Next time I will take 2 rolls as they were very good. All prices on the menu are tax in. So basically cheaper than the other Vietnamese restaurants I've reviewed. Now that I've read other reviews of this restaurant & have been I'd tm rather come here than the other locations I've reviewed in Brossard.
