Resto Cali is praised for authentic Vietnamese cooking in a clean welcoming setting with fast friendly service and solid pho. The beef tonkinoise and chicken pho are commonly highlighted along with spring rolls and vermicelli with shrimp and pork, and portions are generous with prices described as reasonable and XL options for bigger appetites. A note from reviewers mentions that the place stands out for cleanliness, with some calling it the cleanest Vietnamese spot in Montreal. While the experience is reliable for tasty staples, some reviews feel the focus is more on profit than on quality. Banh mi is no longer offered, and staff explain that it has not been available for years, which disappoints some visitors. Overall the tone is that Resto Cali delivers standout tonkinoise soup and dependable favorites, a solid choice for a quick and flavorful Vietnamese meal with fast service on Saint Denis.
Best Tonkinoise soup I've ever had.
Insane flavor. Perfect balance.
No gimmicks, just damn good.
Great price. Zero disappointment.
Don't miss it.
Meilleure soupe tonkinoise que j'ai jamais goûtée.
Goût incroyable. Équilibre parfait.
Pas de chichi - juste du vrai, du bon.
Prix honnête. Zéro déception.
À ne pas manquer.
Jun 28, 2025
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One of the few places that does BBH well & this one does. I asked for fresh chilis & they actually brought them. The pho special was very good & chicken fresh rolls are very good. I think they could be more generous with the meat. The accompanying dipping sauce was good.
Si vous voulez déguster des mets vietnamiens, c'est ici que ça se passe!! Cuisine savoureuse & authentique, service impeccable & rapide. Je recommande vivement !
Average for Montreal. Low for other better cities. Price on high side. Cooking & ingredients on the lower side. I would come back if i have no better choices.
Sep 24, 2024
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Excellente Pho & super service ! C'est un restaurant vietnamien typique & parfait pour les soirées de semaine ou pour une bonne Pho un dimanche pluvieux. Je recommande si vous avez envie de manger Vietnamien & que vous êtes autour de l'UQAM.
Cuisine authentique, c'était délicieux. Nous avons pris le #47, le poulet était tellement bon avec une belle variété de légumes sautés dans une petite sauce parfaite. J'irais tous les semaines! Merci beaucoup pour ce délicieux repas.
Came in mid-day when it seemed like they had a busy lunch rush & got turned away, told they weren't doing banh mi for take out :/ no indication in google or their website that this had changed
