Pho Tay Ho earns praise for a broth that is flavorful and light, with the chicken pho and the chicken with giblets often singled out as exceptional, while the beef pho offers a heavier, satisfying option for those craving a richer profile. The menu is described as small but carefully curated, prioritizing fresh, authentic ingredients and generous portions at friendly prices. Diners often call it the best pho in town or comparable to the best found in Vietnam, and the place is noted for fast, reliable service and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Some reviews caution that broth quality can vary and meat portions may fall short on certain visits, and a few say prices can be high for the value. Overall, Pho Tay Ho is viewed as a reliable, high quality option for Vietnamese staples in a compact, approachable setting.
Je viens à cette place depuis plus de 10 ans & la nourriture est toujours aussi bonne! Elle rappelle bien les saveurs traditionnelles du Viêt Nam. La soupe Pho est excellente & la portion est généreuse!
The very best Chicken PHO in town. The one with Chiken & Giblets is simply amazing. As good as the best ones found in Vietnam.
Be aware that Chicken Pho is a delicacy. The broth has to be flavorful but also super light & Chicken has to be tasty (mostly the broth has to be made with chicken bones/carcasses, the chicken meat is pour in just to be cooked).
Because Chicken Pho is far less in demand & it is so difficult to make it right, than even in Vietnam, only few Pho restaurants has Chicken Pho on their menu.
For more standard taste & heavier flavors, Beef Pho is the way to go.
Their Vietnamese beef tartare is also best in town. It is tasty, fresh & smooth. I only took it to share the dish around a table of 3-4
The menu is not large. You won't have much choice, but each dish is tasty & fresh !
People want more & more choices, but that tendency has a strong & wrong impact on quality. To have fresh meal dishes, it would request a lot of manpower, fresh raw products ready & waste (none fresh items discarded).
But with price spiking all over the place, price has to be increase dramatically or products has to be lower quality, or even frozen (frozen products reduce waste, cooking time & cooking staff).
At Pho Tay Ho, fresh & flavorful ingredients are highly valued, so they keep their menu relatively tiny.
All in all, it's a nice small place which deliver high quality, fresh & authentic dishes at the friendly price. Don't have to take the plane to Vietnam for an amazing Chicken Pho, just go there.
The very best Chicken PHO in town. The one with Chiken & Giblets is simply amazing.
Their Vietnamese beef tartare is also best in town. It is tasty, fresh & smooth. I only took it to share the dish around the table of 3-4
The menu is not large. You won't have much choice ! But each dish is tasty & fresh.
People want more & more choice, but that tendency has a strong & wrong impact on quality. To have fresh meal dishes, it would request a lot of manpower & raw products ready.
But with price spiking all over the place, other price has to be increase dramatically or products has to be lower quality, or even frozen.
All in all, it's a nice small place which deliver high quality, fresh & authentic dishes at the friendly price. Don't take the plane to Vietnam for an amazing Chicken Pho, just go there.
Pho Tay Ho sur St-Denis, près de Beaubien
Nous y allons depuis des années pour leur soupe pho, & nous ne sommes jamais déçus. Le bouillon maison est délicieux & la soupe toujours parfaite, exactement à notre goût. Nous avons essayé plusieurs autres endroits, mais nous revenons toujours ici !
I was here 3 years ago & their quality was superb & food was so delicious & unforgettable! I would said it beated most of the Pho in Toronto 3 years ago! I will never forget the taste & quality of their food! Unfortunately three years later in 2025, I am so disappointed! It just become a regular pho, nothing special about this place anymore! The taste is different & the portion is smaller! Any pho in Toronto can match it's quality.... It's just go from a superb pho to a regular pho restaurant! I have to find a different place when I am in Montreal next time!
