Sao Sao propose une sélection diversifiée de cuisine vietnamienne authentique centrée sur des préparations traditionnelles et des profils aromatiques marqués. Le menu présente des incontournables classiques tels que des bouillons de pho parfumés mijotés pendant de longues périodes et une variété de rouleaux de printemps frais accompagnés de sauces savoureuses. Les clients découvrent une vaste gamme de bols de nouilles garnis de viandes grillées, d'herbes et de cacahuètes concassées aux côtés de sandwichs banh mi croustillants reflétant des techniques culinaires authentiques. L'établissement se concentre sur la fourniture d'assiettes constantes qui soulignent l'équilibre entre les éléments salés, sucrés et épicés caractéristiques de la cuisine d'Asie du Sud-Est. Cet espace privilégie une approche rigoureuse de la préparation des repas qui priorise la qualité des ingrédients et l'authenticité régionale dans chaque plat servi pour une expérience gastronomique constante et fiable.
Petit Sao est largement reconnu comme une destination de choix pour savourer une cuisine vietnamienne authentique, fraîche et savoureuse. De nombreux clients soulignent la générosité des portions, les prix raisonnables et la grande qualité des bouillons dans leurs plats signature, notamment pour le pho et le poulet grillé. Le restaurant est souvent loué pour son atmosphère lumineuse et chaleureuse ainsi que pour son service accueillant et professionnel, plusieurs habitués mentionnant qu'il s'agit d'un lieu privilégié pour les sorties en solo, les rencontres entre amis et les repas en famille. Bien que certains convives aient relevé des irrégularités occasionnelles concernant la rapidité du service ou la qualité de certains plats, beaucoup de clients fidèles continuent d'y retourner pour la constance des saveurs et l'expérience globalement très agréable offerte par une équipe attentionnée.
I have not tried the other locations, but this one seems a bit sad unfortunately. Overall, everything was low quality & overpriced, & we have tried different items.
The rice & noodle bowls were bland, noodles were sticky & bland, the side sauces couldn't do much to revive the dish. The Pho was mediocre, it lacked flavour & texture, the ratio of meat to noodle to veggies was off. Overall, considering the quality & the price of the dishes served, I would not recommend this place for a Vietnamese experience. It's okay at best for grabbing an overpriced meal, but that's about it .
Je commande toujours la soupe Pho poulet grillé qui est excellente & la semaine passée j'ai été pour la première fois au resto, ambiance chaleureuse & propre, bon service, je recommande fortement.
First time ordering from this restaurant & very disappointed.
We ordered two pho soups with grilled chicken through Uber Eats specifically because of the good reviews. In the notes, we clearly mention'gluten, allergy' since one of us cannot eat gluten for health reasons.
Despite this, they sent the soups with a note saying'the chicken has gluten.'
So why prepare & send it anyway?
We paid $50 for two soups & both arrived containing gluten. Instead of taking two seconds to call or message us to suggest another dish, confirm an ingredient, or simply cancel/refund, they just sent food that we cannot eat.
This shows a lack of care & respect for customers with dietary restrictions. Extremely disappointing experience & makes us feel like they only cared about taking the money, not about the customer.
The pho was way too greasy, which made it feel a bit heavy. The grilled chicken also seemed like it was just reheated-way too dry & tough. Definitely not what I was hoping for.
Food was ok. The meat was not very fresh in the pho, almost slimey. We had it delivered & the tops of both our soups' broth containers were off & the broth was delivered partly just... In a bag... It was pretty cold when it arrived.
Just landed & working my way to my hotel. Needed a bowl of Pho to warm up my senses. French & Vietnamese cuisine go hand in hand right? Found this place on google & saw some great reviews. Great decor but unfortunately I think the food fell short. Noodles were not throughly cooked. Size was a little small in comparison to the pricing. Broth was'eh'. Coffee was sort of bland. I'm pretty critical coming from Vancouver. Having a Hispanic & white girl serving me sort of trippy though. This area is predominantly more local Montrealers as I saw a lot coming in while I was leaving. Like I said, I rate compared to pricing. Will check out downtown / Chinatown this week to see what else I can find. Oh another thing, upon paying, I asked to borrow a plug for 5 minutes to charge my phone to call an Uber. Completely out of juice from the long flight. Could overhear the boss who declined. Great start to my Montreal trip! This has nothing to do with the food rating though. Lived in Vietnam & Pho it up all over the world.
Sadly, I have to update my review. The quality has really gone down lately, the herbs aren't as fresh as before, & the broth has become greasy & bad-tasting. When we complained, instead of replacing it properly, they just dumped out the old broth & poured the new one on top, leaving bits of bone marrow stuck around the rim.
It also feels like they're understaffed now, service is slower, they forget small things, & I was even charged extra for something that used to be included. It's a shame, because this used to be my favorite pho spot with fresh food, fair prices, & a great ambiance. I truly hope they bring back the quality they once had.
