HÀ brings Vietnam's lively Bia Hoi tradition of sipping fresh beer on busy street corners to Montreal. Laos-born Chef Ross and Vietnamese late icon Chef Hong Hà Nguyen's menu is inspired by their favourite street foods and meant to pair with the bar's diverse selection of wines and fresh beers.
Diners describe Restaurant Hà as a lively, upscale fusion spot with warm, attentive service and a buzzy yet intimate vibe. The menu earns praise for inventive, flavorful dishes such as the fried broccoli, Mahi Mahi crudo, Pad Thai, bao buns, crab chips, and comforting coconut tom yum salmon, with many noting that tasting menus or sharing plates make for a satisfying experience. A recurring highlight is the fried broccoli, often called a must-try, along with well crafted cocktails and the hidden Nhau Bar downstairs that adds a special ambience. Several reviews commend the staff for friendly, helpful service, though a few mention occasional slower pacing or longer waits during busy times. Noise from the underground club can be disruptive for conversation on busier nights, and vegan guests sometimes find limited tofu options or cross contamination concerns in Pad Thai. Prices and portions are seen as reasonable by many, though some feel portions could be larger for the cost. Overall, Restaurant Hà emerges as a standout choice for celebrations or dates, with a memorable atmosphere, but it is wise to book ahead and note dietary preferences.
It was great experience as soon as we walked in. The host seated us right away. Our waiter recommended drinks, food brought us some shots. The food was great & could be shared with a small group like ours. The spicy broccoli is a must order. I will never eat it any other way.
Sep 8, 2024
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Nous étions un groupe de 5 personnes un jeudi après-midi. Nous avons été reçu de belle façon & chacun des plats étaient étonnamment beaux & bons pour un restaurant touristique. Je vous le recommande fortement.
Soirée super, on a eu un service impeccable avec un personnel super sympathique, une cuisine gouteuse & hors normes je vous le recommande haut la main. Ca vaut le détour!!!
An authentic romantic experience! We enjoyed great food, I recommend taking several small dishes so you can benefit from the delicious meals. Such relaxing romantic ambience. I also recommend taking a nice walk by the water to sign on this romantic evening 😘🥰
Great food & cocktails for the price. Would definitely go again. Only issue was that the table we had was a little small for 10 people on that day. Would definitely recommend!
The food here was simply amazing!!! We had the Coco Tom Yum, Lemongrass Chicken & Vermicelli with the Imperial Roll & honestly all of it was fresh, packed with flavour & so delicious. It was the best Vietnamese food either of us had ever had & we have eaten a lot being from Vancouver. The server was really nice, not sure if she we super busy but it took quite awhile for her to take our order & I finished my beer quite early & was never asked if I wanted another one (which I would have gotten) but I totally understand that sometimes it's hard when it's super busy. All in all would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting some amazing food.
Apr 25, 2024
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Les cocktails sont très bons ! Les plats également mais je dirais que cela n'a rien de surprenant pour cette gamme de restaurant, sauf peut être pour les brocolis que je vous recommande de goûter. En revanche nous avons reçu un service très moyen, ils ont oublié de nous amener nos plats après l'entrée & nous avons attendu plus d'une demi heure avant de demander à un serveur ce qu'il en était (ils ne sont pas venus d'eux même). Ils nous ont simplement offert une autre part de brocolis mais qui était bien moins bonne & fraîche que la première.. c'est dommage pour le standing
Located in Old Montreal this place offers a very trendy look & atmosphere the one recurring thing that you hear from diners at this restaurant is the following: " Anything you try on this menu is AMAZING, I mean everything!!!" I would describe it a fusion restaurant ranging from Asian to European & North American Cuisine. As an indicator of pricing we went for dinner on a Wednesday night me & my girlfriend we had two appetizers & two main plates no alcohol but a sparkling water, bill was 78$ (taxes in) I gave 25$ tip because everything is amazing there. I strongly recommend reservations for dinner hours, you will not be disappointed!!!
Je ne comprends pas la haute note du Hà Vieux-Montréal. À notre arrivée, il a fallu qu'on entre dans le restaurant car personne ne venait nous accueillir pour de longues minutes, quatre personnes derrière nous sont d'ailleurs parties pour cette raison. Nous avions réservé une semaine au préalable & avions une minuscule table ronde (pour 4 grandes personnes), dont une des chaises était en plein au milieu du couloir des serveurs & je me faisais toujours percuter le dos par les vas & viens. Mes effets personnels sont tombés par terre & personne ne m'en a avisé, simplement continué à passer par-dessus sans rien dire (jour de neige). Nous avons commandé une bouteille de vin malgré le maigre espace de table & seulement le verre initial nous a été offert. Nous avons fait le service à chaque fois, & le restaurant n'était pas du tout occupé à l'heure où nous y étions. Côté nourriture, rien de fou. Les brocolis dont tout le monde parle ont bon goût mais on se rend à la fin pour découvrir une superbe sauce au fond du bol, qui aurait pu être à côté ou sur les brocolis pour permettre de l'apprécier à sa juste valeur. J'ai commandé un extra de riz à ma brochette de poulet satay & celui-ci était assaisonné, alors que ce n'était pas spécifié dans le menu, je croyais recevoir un simple riz blanc au jasmin. Le riz ne s'agençait pas du tout avec la brochette. Nous voulions prendre un dessert mais personne de notre table a été impressionné du service froid & prétentieux, ni de la nourriture. Je ne recommande malheureusement pas.
Mar 25, 2024
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Excellent food. Lots of savory & complex sauces. Not too hot, just a bit of warm zing, perfect for me, but maybe at the high tolerable level for those who support very little hotness. We tried the roasted cauliflower, the vegan pad thaï, the Coco Tom Yum soup, the grilled Hokkaido scallops, the Mister Ha salmon, & all were delicious. We also tried the green papaya salad, but it was without sauce & we were told later that that would have been an error during the preparation. The papaya was fresh as far as we could tell. Excellent service. My diner companion was offered to taste the wine before getting a glass, & the waitress made her try a second one when the first one was not to her taste. My companion was very happy with the second one. I tried a dark Japanese beer that was very good, as dark as molasses, a bit sweet with a coffee after taste. I loved it. Everyone is friendly & helpfull. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Don't look at the entrance to make up your mind, the dining room is upstairs & relatively small & cozy. We went a Saturday evening & we could talk at normal level with the room full. I kept the business card & I recommend it. 😊
Excellent food. Lots of savory & complex sauces. Not too hot, just a bit of warm zing, perfect for me, but maybe at the high tolerable level for those who support very little hotness. We tried the roasted cauliflower, the vegan pad thaï, the Coco Tom Yum soup, the grilled Hokkaido scallops, the Mister Ha salmon, & all were delicious. We also tried the green papaya salad, but it was without sauce & we were told later that that would have been an error during the preparation. The papaya was fresh as far as we could tell. Excellent service. My diner companion was offered to taste the wine before getting a glass, & the waitress made her try a second one when the first one was not to her taste. My companion was very happy with the second one. I tried a dark Japanese beer that was very good, as dark as molasses, a bit sweet with a coffee after taste. I loved it. Everyone is friendly & helpfull. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Don't look at the entrance to make up your mind, the dining room is upstairs & relatively small & cozy. We went a Saturday evening & we could talk at normal level with the room full. I kept the business card & I recommend it. 😊
