Pho Bang New York
Pho Bang New York has served Vietnamese soup on Boulevard Saint-Laurent in Chinatown since 1993. The no-frills dining room seats about 60 people, and service is quick, which makes it a favourite for a warming lunch on a cold Montreal day. Reviewers consistently praise the broth and the low prices.
How to get there
The restaurant is on the Chinatown stretch of Boulevard Saint-Laurent. Place-d’Armes metro station (orange line) is a few minutes’ walk south, and Saint-Laurent station (green line) is a short walk north. Chinatown is compact and easy to explore on foot.
What to order
Pho is the specialty, in many variations with beef, chicken, pork or vegetables, in a fragrant broth with generous portions. Add fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime and chili at the table to suit your taste. Spring rolls, imperial rolls, grilled pork vermicelli and rice plates complete the menu.
Atmosphere
This is a simple, functional dining room where the focus is on speed and value. Expect a quick meal rather than a long sit-down experience. It is busy at lunch with office workers and visitors exploring Chinatown.
Plan your visit
Pho Bang New York is best for a quick, inexpensive meal, especially on cold days. Lunch is the busiest time; mid-afternoon visits are calmer. Chinatown is compact, so it is easy to combine a bowl of pho with a stroll past the neighbourhood’s gates, bakeries and Asian grocery stores. The Palais des congrès and Old Montreal are within walking distance, making this a handy stop between sightseeing visits.
Good to know
- Address: 1001 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2Z 1J4
- Phone: 514-954-2032
- Nearest metro: Place-d’Armes (orange line) or Saint-Laurent (green line)
- Neighbourhood: Chinatown (Quartier chinois)
- Cuisine: Vietnamese, pho
- Budget: $
- Best for: Quick lunches, cold days, solo meals
- Tip: The restaurant does not serve alcohol. Several reviewers mention cash payment, so bring some just in case
Why it is on our list
Pho is one of Montreal’s favourite comfort foods, and Pho Bang New York has been a dependable bowl in Chinatown for more than three decades. For more budget meals, see cheap eats in Montreal.
Hours, menus and prices change often. Confirm opening hours and reservation policies directly with the restaurant before you go.