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Restaurant Pho Lien
Category: Restaurants Vietnamese Vietnamese [Edit]
5703-B chemin de la Cote-des-NeigesMontréal, QC H3S 1V7
(514) 735-6949
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
12 reviews for Restaurant Pho Lien
12 reviews in English
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Review from Bobby A.
1/13/2012
Forget about Chinatown if you're looking for good, authentic TASTY pho, Pho Lien is the best place in Montreal for this Vietnamese comfort soup, but don't take my word for it. Just ask any of your friends in the Vietnamese community and they will tell you the exact same thing.
It's a bit on the small side, they only take cash and if you can, try to go during it's off-hours since there is usually a line up here. Service is very fast, prices are super cheap. The food is also very fresh and very tasty. A large Pho soup will fill you up for the whole day, no joke. I also found their spring rolls to be outstanding.
Their pho soup is like the nectar of the gods especially on super cold and windy January days! -
Review from Mathieu T.
Montréal, QC
3/26/2012
1st, this place is always packed and it does not close during the day.
Most people go there for the pho and it's excellent. Great selection.
Place is ran by Vietnamese. The speak excellent french and english.Listed in: Oodles of Noodles!
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Review from Justin L.
Montréal, QC
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very good Pho on Cote Des Neiges across from the Jewish General Hospital.
A bit too much MSG, but what is good Pho without some MSG? Had the rare beef Pho. Good amount if meat, took the small one since it was lunch time. Also eat a very good Imperial Rolls, nice and crispy and not overly oily either.
Restaurant is tiny, so a big group is difficult to accommodate. Show up early or you'll end up waiting at the tiny door way.
The restaurant won't win any awards for decor with the cheapy chairs and tables, but it's clean. -
Review from Amy N.
1/18/2012
My friend told me about this small vietnamese gem. The food and quality is amazing. I like the #1 pho. It's soo tasty good. And I absolutely love the their dessert :)
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Review from Concertina F.
Montréal, QC
8/3/2011
So the consensus is that Pho Lien is one of the best, if not THE best pho place in Montreal. It's my personal favourite and I frequently make the pilgimmage from downtown to Cote des Neiges to get my fix.
Here are three things to keep in mind about Pho Lien:
a) Always remember that it's closed on Tuesdays. There really is nothing worse than getting shut down when trying to satisfy a craving (or appease your addiction).
b) Cash only! Although they have one of those money-grubbing private ATM machines in-house if you're really in a bind.
c) Keep in mind that unless you eat outside on the terrasse, you are going to stink to high heaven when you leave this place. I'm not saying the place stinks, cause oddly enough, it doesn't. Just don't wear your good clothes here, and certainly don't expect to go on a blind date or an important meeting immediately after eating here and still expect to make a good impression. I had to have my winter jacket dry cleaned after coming here because my coworkers kept sniffing the air and wondering "what's that smell?". Real talk.
Oh, and try the rice pancake with egg! -
Review from Kevin S.
11/4/2011
One of if not the best pho in Montreal (was highly recommended by a friend who lived there for 7 years). Did not disappoint - service was prompt, atmosphere was lively during lunchtime, food was authentic, and prices were reasonable.
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Review from Wanugee N.
10/29/2008
Pho Lien is the best Vietnamese Beef Noodle (Pho Bo) restaurant in Montreal. Don't take my word for it, that is from the Vietnamese locals who know food.
The owner used to run a factory locally, but when those opportunities went to China for cheaper costs, he had to shut down the Factory and try something different. So he went and hired the best Pho cook he could find, employed him for a year, and learned how to make good Pho.
It isn't to California standards, but here in Montreal, C'est Magnifique!Listed in: Wanugee! Pho Noodles, Wanugee! Quebec
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Review from Dave B.
Montréal, QC
10/14/2008
This place has my vote for best Pho (Vietnamese soup) in Montreal. They have excellent Imperial Rolls and Spring Rolls. Try the iced coffee which is brewed right in your cup at your table while you eat your main meal.
*Closed on Tuesdays!* -
Review from Lisa N.
6/5/2009 1 photo
We arrived here on a Sunday evening and were pleasantly surprised to see the crowd at Pho Lien. The restuarant had tons of patrons sitting in cramped quarters and all ordering the Pho. Coming from California, I can admit I know good Pho when I see it and the bowls being served up at Pho Lien is pretty good. They were unable to do any special orders on the Pho, but it came out quickly and hit the spot. Also, we tried the fresh spring rolls and although it was a bit overpriced, it also was very delicious.
Overall, this place truly deserves 3.5 stars. =)Listed in: Pho-get-about-it!
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Review from Farin I.
3/28/2011 1 photo
The place was packed when we got there...Portions came quite nifty so dont order a large if youre not too too hungry. We had Pho and the spring rolls. The rolls had basal in them but they were quite yummy, and I also enjoyed the pho. Overall great experience and will definitely come back soon!
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Review from Rudy C.
9/10/2010 1 photo
I love noodles. Thankfully I was able to get my Pho fix in Montreal. It is really hard to find good pho places in Miami, truthfully I have yet to find any good pho places at all In Miami which really sucks. There broth was sooooooooo good. Locals love Pho Lien and they consider it one of the best. I was skeptical but after we left we drove a block down I saw another Pho place which was empty. Pho lien is a small place but gets packed. I had the large bowl #9. It was one of the best pho i've ever eaten. I wish i went back again before leaving Montreal since I can't get the same quality in Miami. Oh well, It just means I have to keep going back to Montreal, and that is definitely fine by me.
Listed in: Love at first Bite
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Review from Dan L.
Montréal, QC
3/14/2010
Clean wise borderline acceptable; the washroom could be cleaner and they could replace the old tables and chairs. The place is simply too small to go eat in groups but if you're looking to go in, (wait in line), eat and go out than the place is fine. I would say a group of maximum 4 people is OK since they only have 1 table for 8 people or so and the rest is for 4 or 2. The Pho is not the best Pho in town but the place sure is one of the most popular.
