We decided to try something different on our last day in Quebec City. The beef pho here was…read moreamazingly delicious with quality beef. The staff were extremely friendly and generous. Our kids had a great time playing tik tac toe here as well!

Hidden Gem Pho Spot in Quebec City…read more We found a hidden gem in Quebec City -- a clean and cozy Vietnamese pho restaurant. It was our first trip to Quebec, and after enjoying a lot of wine the night before, we woke up a bit hungover. We decided to try GAO for lunch, and their pho and BBQ pork with rice completely hit the spot. We were very satisfied with the flavors and overall quality also good service as well. If I could make a couple of small suggestions, I wish the pho broth were served a bit hotter, and it would be great if they offered a little cilantro and onion on the side. Other than that, it was such a delicious and charming little place. We definitely want to come back again.

While it's true that I know what to expect when ordering Vietnamese fare in San Francisco I learned…read morethat doing so in Quebec City's Saint-Sauveur neighborhood is a whole different ballgame. Restaurant Jardin du Vietnam is an all-inclusive experience. Every meal here is a multi-course affair that moves from soup to appetizer plate to entree and dessert. Alcohol isn't offered but guests are welcome to BYOB and there's no corkage or other associated fees. It's fair to say that you'll leave Restaurant Jardin du Vietnam very full for a reasonable price even if what you've consumed looks nothing like your typical order from a Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. The only decisions to be made here pertain to your choice of entree and dessert. At my table our entree orders included Poulet (chicken) Curry ($25.95CAN, and a bit one-note) and a Shrimp/Scallop dish ($32.95CAN, pristine but bland in flavor). The latter was chosen because it featured vermicelli (aka rice noodles) which are often featured in favorite Vietnamese dishes back home. But there's a silver lining here; the entire experience of the place is interesting and sort of fun and though the food wasn't my favorite version of Vietnamese fare I liked, overall, what was on offer. Several tables were filled with parties of 4, early and known to the restauranteurs, and covered with wine bottles, evidence that Restaurant Jardin has a local fan base. The restaurant itself is authentically ornate and unique to the area. And the multi-course experience is leisurely and enjoyable. Accompanied with such reasonable prices (1CAN$ = .75 US) it was easy to imagine how Restaurant Jardin could become a favorite amongst locals seeking something a bit different. It might not have been my favorite version of Vietnamese fare but I enjoyed the overall experience.

Les propriétaires, deux vieux messieurs, ont été d'une grossièreté incroyable. Ils ont tout…read moresimplement jeté cette famille dehors sous prétexte qu'ils partageaient un plat. C'est honteux ! Ils les ont expulsés devant leur enfant, sans aucun respect. On n'a jamais vu un traitement aussi humiliant.

Friendly service and delicious pho perfect taste, fresh noodles...flavorful broth and cant wait to…read morego back

While visiting Quebec City, we decided to try this hole-in-the-wall pho/ramen place. There's a few…read moretables and you're waited on by a couple of 9ish year old girls. The tables are right up against their dusty shelves of soup mixes and other Vietnamese ingredients. The won ton soup was pretty salty and the wontons were pretty small. It was just ok. The ramen was a little better but also salty. Overall this place is passable if you're in the neighborhood and wanted a quick bowl of comfort food, otherwise keep looking.

This restaurant had been closed for a year. Now, it is the Golden Rice, Cuisine Afghane! We came to…read morethis restaurant, it has a different name and owner! Although we did not eat at the restaurant. I still give 5 stars to the new restaurant for the helpfulness of the waitresses working there! While there were no customers at the time at the restaurant, two friendly and very helpful young waitresses helped us to catch a taxi back to our hotel on a very busy late afternoon of the city festical day! Thank you, ladies for assisting us after our 3 failed attempts (by phone calls) to catch a taxi!

I'm starting to notice, Pho joints in Quebec are not as good as Pho joints in Ontario. This is the…read more2nd time I went to a Vietnamese restaurant in Quebec. Their price is ridiculous for their 1 size only Pho and Hue. Back home in Ontario, you would be able to get a a XL pho for $15.50. The Pho here was so small, it barely had any noodles. Normally I never drink all the soup but this time I had to drink it all because I was still hungry. They really do it different here with their Pho. They put the bean sprouts directly in the soup for you before they bring it out to you. I don't like my bean sprout fully cook and soggy. Also where the is the lime? Did they squeeze the lime in it for me too? Where are the basils? Meatballs? The taste of the broth is subjective, these guys went with a flavourful herbal taste instead of the strong beef taste. The Bun Bo Hue's broth was ok. Once again it was very small just like the Pho. Missing a lot of key ingredient again. The atmosphear was good. They did their best with the limited amount of space they had. Service was prompt. This place could be a lot better because their broth taste good but way too many ingredients missing.

This family owned restaurant made us feel like family. They were so nice, accommodated our vegan…read moreand pescatarian requests and the food was delicious.

A hidden gem at the low town section serving authentic Thai and Vietnamese food at its best. Well…read morecooked with fresh ingredients and savory dishes from soupy noodles to stirred fried dishes. A surprise is the exotic desserts with pineapples, mango and tapioca to finish off the meal.

I am very new to Canada. I'm from Houston, TX USA and I got to say, I really enjoy the Pho and…read moreAppetizers. It's very different since I never had smoked Salmon spring roll, which I didn't see one in Houston, TX. If I stay in Canada longer, I could eat the spring roll and Pho every single day the kiwi drink is very new to me since I don't see any drinks like the one I shared since I couldn't find it back in Houston. Next time I visit Quebec City, I'm going to switch up and eat double order of smoked salmon spring roll and another day, I will eat Pho again

Friendly and surprisingly fast service…read more The more shopping rolls you buy, the cheaper. Really a good deal

This place is authentic. We really enjoyed our pho options. We got the appetizer plate and loved…read moreall that. It was freshly deep fried wonton, shrimp and egg rolls. Quaint place in a small neighborhood that can easily be overlooked. Parking is right next to the house looking entrance.

We were craving spice in Quebec City and set out looking for Asian food. That search led us to…read moreMadame Phan. Both of us--coming from different parts of Asia--were hopeful. The food? It was okay. It gave us the spice fix we needed, but it wasn't authentic. I wish I could rate it higher, but I feel a responsibility to be critical when it comes to Asian cuisine. Too often, Asian food is watered down for Western taste buds. It's a disservice to the cultures it represents. Quebec City already feels deeply European, and I would love to see more pride in showcasing Asian food as it really is. Here's the truth: authentic food usually outperforms the "tailored-to-locals" version. People rise to the occasion when they're given the real thing. Sadly, what I often see--here included--is the opposite. Local diners leave thinking they've "experienced Asian food" when, in fact, they haven't. The first red flag was in the description itself: "Asian." Asia is vast and diverse. Expecting one restaurant, or one chef, to represent it all is impossible. It's like walking into a place that claims to serve all European food under one roof. Unrealistic by definition. So, no, Madame Phan isn't authentic. But it did serve its purpose: it gave us something spicy when we needed it. I just wish more restaurants here leaned into authenticity rather than compromise. Because authentic Asian food deserves better than this.

The interior is your typical no-frills Asian restaurant--simple and straightforward. Service was…read morequick, and the food came out fast. Quebec City isn't exactly known for authentic or high-quality Asian cuisine, so it's best to keep your expectations in check. This place is about as close as you'll get. The pho wasn't authentic--the broth tasted more like beef bouillon, so I'd skip that. The Thai chicken had a good kick of spice, and the General Tao's was actually pretty solid. Overall, there aren't many Asian food options in the city, but this place gets the job done.

Great service and tasty food! The soup was delicious and hot. Pad Thai was a nice fusion of Thai…read moreand Vietnamese foods. Highly recommend for Asian food in Quebec City.

This restaurant is like visiting grandma's house for dinner. The owners are the chef and servers…read more They are friendly and talkative. The food was ok, nothing special except for the nice people cooking and serving it. The restaurant is a bit disheveled, just like our house when we cannot quite keep up with the chores. It was not a bad place to go as long as you have clear expectations. It is also a bit expensive at $15 for a bowl of soup.