I've known about Pho Lien's high praise and accolades for years. Unfortunately for them, I've been…read morespoiled with amazing Vietnamese food in Vancouver. They're located next to B12 Burger CDN, Mr. Puffs and La Republika. We dropped in on a busy Saturday for lunch (around 12:15pm) but snagged a table on the terrasse. There's partial umbrella shading (our table wasn't fully covered). Service was weak; it was like pulling teeth to get extra bowls. We grabbed our own spoons because they never brought any. They also never came by to refill waters. The menu consists of pho, appetizers, vermicelli, rice and combos. There's a couple weekday lunch specials (11:00am to 3:00pm). Note: prices already include all taxes. - Goi cuon tom thit (#18) ($6.00) - not worth it; you get two pieces but it's really only one roll cut in half. Nothing unique about them. - Goi du du tom thit ($9.00) - menu says shrimp but there wasn't any on the plate. Beef jerky was decent but the papaya salad was standard fare. Wouldn't get this again. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil and lime wedges. - Bun bo hue ($18.50 XL) - only available on weekends. I love BBH and their version was okay. Broth was light on the lemongrass. No pork blood or pork hock but all the meats were tender. - Bun bo xao xa (#25) ($17.00) - flavours were more prominent and satisfying in this bowl than in the rice dish. Beef was surprisingly tender but still retained a bite. - Com ga xao xa (#28) ($17.00) - lemongrass flavour was subtle, chicken pieces were okay. Fairy standard rice dish. Cash only. PL isn't offering any unique Vietnamese dishes but seems to excel in the standards. 3.5 stars.

Came here for lunch and ordered a imperial roll, well done beef/flank/tendon pho, and a grilled…read morepork vermicelli dish. We sat in the patio given the nice weather and were served pretty quickly. Not the friendliest service but efficient. The portion sizes were average but it was a bit pricier than what I'm used to in the GTA. The spring rolls were only warm and not very crispy in the middle, and the filling wasn't seasoned much and had too much carrots imo. The pho was pretty good and hot, the broth was a bit ginger forward. For some reason they didn't have any basil to serve with the bean sprouts for the pho which was too bad. The vermicelli bowl was fresh but the pork could use more lemongrass flavour. Note that this is a cash only spot. There is an ATM beside the cashier.

Quick, simple, filling food, which I feel is very much in the spirit of pho. I personally didn't…read morefind the beef too tough or the noodles under-cooked: quite the opposite, the amount of beef you get for a under-$10 bowl of soup is excellent and the noodles weren't mushy, as rice noodles can sometimes been in soup. Also, the service is wonderful and the setting so urban 80's-diner that it's impossible not to relax.

What is there to say? It's a tiny restaurant that serves you utilitarian Pho but its hearty, packed…read morewith noodles and beef and keeps your tummy filed and warms you up. And they serve it really fast. Is it the Pho ever? Hardly but it works, you get it fast and its dirt cheap. Great for a quick lunch. I'm a fan.

Amazing food. Fresh every time and portions are generous. Noodles cooked perfectly. Broth well…read moreseasoned. Service is great.

Are their fried donuts good? They are greeaaaat, probably the best in Montréal! How about the…read moresiumai/meat balls? AmaZing! And how about the soup and the noodles? They tasted great and authentic... but... there is going to be an aftertaste of probably msg so you'll need to be prepared to be thirsty for a while!! Service is fast, cash only! Free street parking on the street before Décarie :)

I came back from California to visit my mom and sister after 3 years of absence due to COVID-19. It…read morewas a wintery night & there's nothing better than a good bowl of soups, eg. Chicken Noodle, Beef Noodle Soup or in our case Vietnamese Pho soups. Coming from Ville St-Laurent, we came across this Pho Ngon which isn't too far a drive. Parking wasn't a problem and was surprisingly easy despite it was a small place & plaza. My mom & my sister ordered cooked everything (#20), while my bro-in-law and I ordered #8 rare beef slices+ blanched briskets & tripes. The broth could have been a little more flavorful but at least it was hot, which made adding basil & cilantro + bean sprouts easy w/o significantly cooling off the broth. Of the condiments, which is very important to any dining experience, it came in #1. Sriracha, #2. Chinese style dipping hot sauce + #3. Hoisin sauce, I particularly loved the squeezable bottles that they came in, and not in their original bottles, which made squeezing so much easier; especially seniors who suffer from arthritic joints. Service-wise was soso, and got the job done.

Between 3.5 and 4 stars! Coming from Toronto area, and being used to being able to order summer…read morerolls with our pho, it was slightly disappointing. Having said that, we were happy with the flavour of the broth! Fast and efficient service, good flavour, though my Bon Bo Hue was less spicier than what I'm used to back in Toronto, we enjoyed our noodle in soup. Even ordered an extra pho to take home for later tonight! A good mix of clientele in the restaurant as well. Will be back for some take out again!

Quite good! Fried wonton, spicy sauteed chicken, general tao, imperial rollsread more

I've had a crazy last few weeks and was feeling for some pho and more the other night so I did…read moredelivery ! I had a large pho which was quite delicious. It always amazes me that a pho can arrive boiling hot when delivered! Very delicious! I would probably have thrown in a few hot sauce packets, but I had some at home. I have to commend Madame Ly on sending some very nice bamboo chopsticks, this made the experience even better! I also ordered a banh mi as a snack for the day after, which was very delicious, and a chicken dish which was very good too. I have to say for delivery it was incredibly fast! The delay time listed on uber eats was spot on, very very glad for that. I'd love to try some other dishes in person some time. Well done Madame Ly!

I love this restaurant. I've only ever gotten take out but both times the food was so good. Crispy…read morespring rolls and mouth watering noodles and sauce. Can't go wrong with stopping by for lunch or dinner. Super friendly staff as well. Make sure to order your takeout from their restaurant to avoid price gauges from third party apps and that way you can also tip more directly to the servers and cooks.

Great neighborhood restaurant with nice vibes with the decor. Food was flavorful. The fresh spring…read moreroll options is a must try. Rouleau De Printemps / Spring Roll

I go often with my family. Staff are very kindit is owned by a hardworking family. Food is AMAZING,…read moreid say the best viet food in town, everything is absolutely delicious and fresh. Ambiance is great, not too loud! They are big fans of les Canadiens de Montréal hockey team so prepare to see huge flags if you go when the team is performing wellOnly thing i wish was different is the closing timeRestaurant closes at 8pm but door closes at 7:30() so its often disappointing when you realize you wont have time to get there early enough. I will say though im not hating on them for this, i understand it is a lot for the family who owns this place and they probably cant afford to close later. if not for that, 10/10 place i really recommend!

This is one of the better pho restaurants in Montreal . I have been her over a dozen times in the…read morelast six months and never have enough of it. There broth is packed with flavours and if u like it spicy then u must go on the weekend! They serve a special spicy broth. The beef and others (don't ask me to identify each one) are amazing .. the meal is only part of the experience.. if you look around you can find an aquarium in the back, the wonderful lady sitting in her corner cutting basil and chillies and the chef coming out and chillin once in a while. I live this place and it's the only thing I look forward to when it -20 in Montreal .. that's not true I'm there all summer long ...

I got some lunch here and the flavor profile of my grilled pork was delicious....not just good, it…read morewas very good. There are about 3-4 tables on their outdoor patio and 1-2 tables inside, so a lot of people just do take out, but their prices are good and they serve you with a smile. I got #23 which was the grilled pork over rice and a salad. Yummy ! They also had Bahn Mi sandwiches, noodles, Pho, soups, etc. A good place for Vietnamese in the Plateau.

Came here on a whim for lunch with my boyfriend. Upon walking in, it felt like a typical…read morehole-in-the-wall Banh Mi place that you'd find in Chicago or LA (where I come from). The lady was nice and took our orders promptly. We got two Chef Specials. I found it to be pretty tasty, however I'm not at all used to them using hoisin sauce (at least that amount), but maybe that's specific to the Chef Special option. I'm also used to the bread being slightly toasted, however here the baguette isn't toasted at all. Overall, good quality. Would come back, but would probably try a different option!