Tô dinette viet

Eric

5.0

Stumbled onto this place while walking on the street - even though it was 5:30 pm on a Saturday night & I had no reservation I was welcomed in to sit at the back bar. What a delightful surprise - great food at a great price, great atmosphere, & truly nice crew (I met a new waiter - his first day on the job - the house manager, & the chef, all of whom briefly chatted with me.)
On waiter Brandon's recommendation, I ordered the Cahn Ga (chicken wings) appetizer & was instantly hooked - among the best I've ever had! Generously sized, three big wings with perfectly cooked, tender meat in a delicious crisp coating, subtly spiced with a bit of sauce & herbs. It was so good I ended up ordering a to-go order to bring home to my wife! At $8 per order this was an absolute deal.
Also at his suggestion I had the main course soup, Bun Rieu - a generously portioned & lovely bowl (see photo) that featured a tangy (but not spicy) red broth with herbs & vegetable garnish, lots of vermicelli-like soft rice noodles, satisfying slices of baked tofu, & featuring unusual (& tasty)'meatballs' of mixed ground pork & crab paste, which filled me up quite happily.

In talking to chef Galaxy (as he introduced himself) I learned that his goal was to bring reasonably priced Vietnamese'street food' to the public, being mindful of how difficult it is to present affordable & tasty food to the neighborhood in these times. I'd say he succeeded admirably!

The decor was vibrant & fun - colorful paper lanterns, a lovely & inviting entrance full of Vietnamese signs & memorabilia, & a cheery if deliberately low-key vibe. & pleasant, not-too-loud background music, a big plus.

As one of the customers leaving as I went it said, this place has great, authentic food. I'll be back. I'm no expert on Vietnamese street food, but I know what well-executed & delicious, good quality food at a good price can be. This place hits the mark.

Mar 21, 2026

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Nicoletta

3.0

Disappointing experience today at lunch time. Resto was half full at 12:30, we were seated immediately on one of the low plastic tables & stools. The ambiance is instagrammable, true to the theme with lots of cute decor. Unfortunately the service left much to be desired. Seemed like one person was serving the whole restaurant but the delay appeared to come from the kitchen. Items were missing from my order. Food took an hour to arrive. The flavors were there & the price was fair but honestly not worth the detour. At the end of the day there are better (albeit few) options for authentic street food in Montreal. I was influenced by many IG posts showcasing this resto… learned my lesson

Mar 21, 2026

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Moni

5.0

I truly love the food here, from the beautiful presentation to the deeply authentic flavors in every dish. This was actually the first restaurant I visited after landing from my trip to Mexico, & it was the perfect meal to come back to. After traveling, it felt so comforting to enjoy such fresh & flavorful Vietnamese food.

All the dishes here are simply outstanding. Each bowl & plate tastes carefully prepared, balanced, & comforting-just like the food from Vietnam.

What makes this place even more special is that the chef Galaxy is Vietnamese & cooks with a genuine passion for authentic cuisine. You can truly feel that dedication in the flavors, the ingredients, & the attention to detail in every dish. It's rare to find a restaurant that stays so true to traditional Vietnamese cooking while also presenting the food so beautifully.
You have the amazing kind waiter Aaron Who know well the menu & give great recommendation.

For me, discovering a place that captures the real taste of Vietnamese brings so much joy. Every visit feels warm & familiar, almost like sitting down for a homemade meal. The gentle & peaceful décor, inspired by a simple hometown atmosphere, makes the experience even more comforting & relaxing.

I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates authentic flavors & heartfelt cooking.

Mar 13, 2026

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Tee

5.0

What a gem of a place & the same goes for the people that make it so! Authentic, humble, cozy, welcoming. It's one of those places you walk into out of curiosity & end up forgetting where you are on the world map completely. & it's totally fine that you keep ordering food & drink just to have a reason to stay there because it's so affordable! I dare you to go try the chicken wings & not get a second or third serving of it with a nice cold Tsingtao.
I'll be back chef Galaxy. Zo!

Mar 8, 2026

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Tri

5.0

This restaurant offers truly authentic & delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Every dish is full of flavor. We had the chance to speak with the chef, & his passion for food was immediately clear. He has deep respect for the ingredients & traditions, & that dedication shines through in every plate

Feb 21, 2026

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