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.
Delicious banh mi; super fresh ingredients, tangy flavor, soft bread. Also really yummy pearl tea - I had the matcha & brown sugar flavor which was rich yet not too sweet. The environment was nice, clean, & a decent spot for a solo traveler to sit & eat out of the cold.
Nov 12, 2025
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Best experience! The service was great & the owners are super sweet. The food is delicious, I had the blueberry matcha & pork spring rolls & was delicious 100% recommend .
It was my first time there & the owner was so sweet! She suggested that I take the beef sandwich & I got a coco-mango tea with it. By the end of my meal, she even gave me a slice of pie. It was so good! Definitely coming back :)
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 :)
Jun 23, 2025
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Hands down the best banh mi I've ever had. The porc was what the owner recommended to me, & it was very juicy & the sauce was fantastic. It was very filling for not too much money at all, definitely worth the price. I was also recommended the rose infused tea with lychee jelly & it had rose petals in it as well, very interesting & tasty. Also, the owner is the sweetest person ever, super friendly, & makes me want to support this business as much as I possibly can. THANK YOU !!
I had the pork banh mi & it's the best I've had it a while. Their brown sugar bubble tea was delicious & the atmosphere is super cozy. The staff was also super sweet. 100% would recommend.
Mar 7, 2025
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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
All I can say is that this place deserves every part of the rating I give it. The owners were some of the sweetest people I had met in Montreal, & were extremely welcoming & friendly. She had recommendations for me each time I visited (3 times within 4 days). I don't speak any French, & I felt very comfortable speaking English there. The atmosphere of their shop was also amazing. You can tell they spent a lot of time & effort on making it cozy & warm inside. I don't have pictures, but there are neon lights, old wine bottle decorations, & more. Oh right, the food was incredible too. I got two different kinds of fruit tea, & one brown sugar boba. I also tried the pork bahn mi, as well as the beef. 10/10, I recommend stopping here for a cold drink & a warm sandwich.
Very good bubble tea (I got the coconut-mango with coconut jelly!) & the lady who took my order was so sweet :D Also, the woman making drinks was crazy fast
