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The best pho in Montreal. Rich beef broths, generous garnish plates, and family-run shops from one of Canada's largest Vietnamese communities. Bowls worth seeking out.
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie · 15 Rue Bélanger, Montréal, QC H2S 3E1, Canada
Fresh ingredients and balanced flavors shine in their pad thai and lunch specials, served in an elegant dining room with attentive service and affordable prices.
Downtown · 1765 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3K4, Canada
House-made beef bone broth gets richer with each sip, paired with silky noodles and grilled chicken that delivers unexpected depth beyond typical pho.
Plateau · 3807 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2L 3V9, Canada
Fresh shrimp with wasabi sauce and tender beef highlight the special menu, while noodle dishes and imperial rolls consistently impress more than standard pho.
Rosemont · 360 rue Jean-Talon Est (basement, Montreal, QC H2R 1T3, Canada
Filet mignon pho arrives in a deeply flavoured broth, paired with attentive service that wraps leftovers separately so noodles stay fresh.
Sud-Ouest · 311 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3C 0R6, Canada
Beef pho arrives heartwarming with customizable add-ons like boiled eggs, all at sixteen dollars for a filling bowl.
Sud-Ouest · 159 Rue Murray, Montréal, QC H3C 0S3, Canada
Generous banh mi and vermicelli bowls arrive fast at this spotless Sud-Ouest café run by a genuinely welcoming owner who stocks fresh produce.
Montreal's pho scene runs deep thanks to a Vietnamese community that arrived in waves from the 1970s onward and settled primarily in CDN, Rosemont, and Chinatown. The best bowls share the same fundamentals: a broth that has simmered for hours with charred onion, star anise, and beef bones; rice noodles with the right chew; and a plate of fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and lime on the side. Go at lunch for the freshest broth. The neighbourhood spots on this list are where Vietnamese families eat, which is the only endorsement that matters.