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 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!
Jul 4, 2025
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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…
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.
Ce restaurant est tout simplement notre préféré!
La nourriture est absolument incroyable, nous vous recommandons les soupes tonkinoises, spécifiquement celle au poulet grillé.
Les serveuses sont d'une efficacité & d'une gentillesse remarquable.
Les plats sont très abordables, il est donc facile de s'en sortir avec une facture en bas de 20$.
Nous recommandons cet endroit à tous nos amis! 🍲❤?
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.
Jun 20, 2025
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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
I ordered the grilled chicken combo. The soup was delicious. I felt the grilled chicken & imperial roll were both uninspired. The'salad' that was included was just iceberg lettuce & shredded carrots with a slice of cucumber & tomato with a bit of dressing. Not much flavor. My wife had the grilled pork. Again, nothing to write home about.
The food was really good. There is not much an atmosphere. But if you come with friends you will create the atmosphere. It's a good place. The price is amazing. Yeah, I will for sur come back.
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
