Reviews describe Thé Perlé Banh Mi as a standout in Montreal for authentic, flavorful banh mi, with bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, juicy meat, fresh pickled vegetables, and generous portions that many call great value. Chicken and pork banh mi are especially praised, with the spicy chicken and savory pork among the favorites, and options including beef and a popular vegetarian version. Bubble tea is frequently highlighted as a strong companion to the sandwiches, with flavors such as taro, rose, mango, and lychee noted as tasty and reasonably priced. Staff are consistently described as friendly, attentive, and welcoming, contributing to a cozy, family-like atmosphere, and the move to a bigger location near Saint Denis is mentioned as making visits more comfortable. Pricing is repeatedly praised as affordable, and many reviewers say it is one of the best banh mi spots in Montreal. A few comments point to occasional fatty meat or MSG concerns and one note about the new space, but overall the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
The new place is bigger & more comfortable to go alone or with a group of friends. The people who work there were friendly & attentive the whole time. The Banh Mi is delicious; in my opinion, the spicy chicken one is the best. The melon tea with honey & tapioca is delicious, & the prices are very good.⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Jan 9, 2026
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Found this place out of the blue looking for good banh mi snack/treat, I chose the chicken one it was delicious! Happy to fjnd a new spot in Plateau with some good boba & banh mi, can't wait to try more of their options!
Just went to their new location & tried the new menu, I was mesmerized! Truly delicious food, the sauces, the spring rolls & the chicken, the beef … EVERYTHING was super authentic & flavourful. I will definitely come back & this is one of the plateau recommendations I give to everyone.
I had the chicken banh mi here & absolutely loved it. It's so juicy & full of meat. I enjoy spicy food & the owner offered to make the bánh mi spicy & I said yes. Excellent combination of taste, spice & quantity. Recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice bánh mi in the area.
This was my first time trying Bahn mi & my expectations weren't very high because I never really thought it looked that good but the chicken bahn mi here absolutely rocked my world. The bread was crispy on the outside & sooo soft & fluffy when you bite into it. The meat was tender & juicy & the vegetables made it tangy & refreshing. I made it spicy & I'm south Asian so I usually don't find spicy things spicy but this had a really good kick to it so make sure you get mild if you're sensitive to spice. To top it all off the lady behind the counter is so sweet & has the cutest smile I would die for her.
The lady was super sweet, really funny & bubbly. My friend & I ordered the pork & chicken banh mi. BEST in Montreal!! We then ordered bobas to go & wow I absolutely love this place. Definitely going back with more friends. If you're ever in the Plateau, stop by & visit :)
i felt like having bubble tea so my boyfriend & i just went inside randomly & it ended up being such a good experience! we forgot to take more pictures but he got the mango dream & i got the raspberry rose & they were both delish!!! we then decided to have banh mis while we were there & OH. MY. GOODNESS. we made such a good choice. some of the best ive had! he took the beef one (in the picture) & i took the chicken one slightly spicy & they were so so so so good. the bread was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, the meat was flavorful, & the veggies were fresh & crunchy. 10/10. service was also amazing. kind, fun & wonderful people. they also have a punch card system 👍🏻! my boyfriend & i will DEFINITELY be back ❤?
I've been going here for a few years now & can safely say it's one of my go to lunch places any time of the year & I am lucky enough to be within a 10 min walking distance I personally love the pork bahn mi but have tried the chicken bahnmi too & both are very good. I always request extra spicy & she definitely delivers. Someone mentioned in a review that they thought there were too many pickled radishes & carrots proportionately but if you have it as spicy as I do those are very welcomed when your mouth is on fire I also love their bubble teas in summer. My regular order is passionfruit but if you want something a little less sweet the dragonfruit & mango is also good. The service is pretty fast. I have never had to wait more than maybe 10-15 mins on a BUSY day & then when it's quieter it's obviously faster. The main lady behind the counter is THE MOST friendly person. She's super sweet & an absolute boss. I've seen her on a very busy day when the store was packed (Saint Denis had an event on) serving each customer with the biggest smile, managing the kitchen & conversing in 3 different languages without being the tiniest bit flustered. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the area that wants something fast at a reasonable price & lovely service
Jan 27, 2025
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My partner & I split a chicken banh mi here & it was a delicious sandwich but I had some small criticisms. Adding mayonnaise to an otherwise incredible sandwich was in poor form, the amount of carrots & radishes were too much proportional to the bread / meat. The chicken was very well seasoned & it was a fun sandwich nonetheless, but I wouldn't call it a banh mi without beef / pork paté or butter.
Best Banh Mi I've had in Montreal so far. I've had the chicken & I've had the pork & they're both amazing. Their Banh mi's are consistently tasty & fresh & the lady who works the cash is so sweet. The size is also very very good & I can't get over the sauce they use for their filling. 10/10 recommend
