1691 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 4R2, Canada
My wife and I really enjoyed our meal. The food was good, I have no complaints. The price was also relatively reasonable. Having not eaten a lot of Vietnamese food since before the pandemic, living in Windsor, I find Ottawa’s food prices outrageous, but these guys have the best prices so far. They’re probably the friendliest staff I have come across in Ottawa. They go the extra mile to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. I wish they could get an award for service because then maybe other establishments would strive to be as great as these guys. The restaurant is relatively small, but I didn’t mind it very much. It’s just something to be mindful of.
This is a pretty decent Pho place in the area. I was glad they had beef tripes and tendons which is a little hard to find in Ottawa. Plus its broth is good and not too fatty or bland. I would definitely come back to this place.
The quality of food is excellent. The price is good.Serving is big for 1 person.Been eating here with my family more than two years now. The service is excellent. Staff is very patient and accomodating.We love ordering the Fried Shrimp for appetizer,the seafood fried rice, Crispy fried seafood noodles and now my baby love the chicken breast in chicken broth. Definitely will come back and recommend.
I started getting takeout here a few months ago it was great, the staff has always been courteous and helpful, also looks like a nice cozy place to dine in with that said there was one occasion where a couple items were forgotten but were given on the next order which was fine. Tonight I placed an Uber order for a rice dish with two meats and a medium pho which came to a whopping $53.35 which is expected because it’s Uber but I would just hope that all the items that were supposed to be included were actually there. The extra fish sauce was forgotten, the basil leaves for the pho were missing and the dressing for the side salad that was supposed to come with the rice dish was no where in sight which is too bad because I ran out so it was dry salad tonight. I really don’t want to stop getting takeout here but also don’t want to keep double checking the bag to make sure the order is correct as if it was a McDonald’s drive through. To some people, the simple things really mean a lot. Not sure if they were in a rush tonight or just forgetful and don’t want to give them a bad rep for a small issue but hopefully they won’t be so forgetful from now on. The rice dish felt too expensive for the portion , the pho had a decent amount of meat with a good amount of broth as well as noodles and is comparable in price with the rest of the city for a medium and is probably the best tasting broth Ive had in years. I’ll give them one more shot because of the great staff and I really want to call it my go to when I’m in the mood for Vietnamese.
This place fell off. I ordered the V2 and had no taste and was dry. I got extra meat for an extra 5 dollars and it came with less than a usual portion and defintly not extra meat. When I called to check if they had forgotten the person who answered had a attitude and said they definitly gave extra meat and hung up. Defintly never coming back and have been a customer for over 15 years .
We came in for a quick lunch and then food was delicious, hot and fast. The Pho is excellent, and I also recommend the Pad Thai. The location is easy to get to, and nice and clean, and the staff was friendly. Good value and delicious food.
A great spot for excellent Pho, or one of their other excellent dishes, with either rice or several choices of noodles. The food is served fast and hot by their friendly staff! Greg, our server was excellent… anticipating customers needs in an efficient and very pleasant way. Chop sticks and soup spoons at every table. Cutlery available on request. Seating for about 30. Table are set up for 2s and 4s, with long bench seating along the one large wall, so it’s easy to accommodate more… Wether for lunch or dinner, bring your appetite and come enjoy some authentic Vietnamese cuisine!
We got the pho and a pork vermicelli! I think flavour/ food wise it is all very on par with other Vietnamese places in Ottawa. The pork was a little on the tougher side and the iced coffee was a bit lacking for me. But overall I would be happy to come back!
Good food, reasonable amount of menu options, quick service. A restaurant that consistently delivers the same good quality for at least the past 10 years.
I have to say that I was quite disappointed with my Cantonese Seafood chow mein the portion was big however I had approximately four shrimp 3 squid rings and that was it for seafood the rest was onions cabbage and carrot I did have their soup which I highly recommend having it is so tasty and if it wasnt for their soup I would certainly not go back there again for the service the two ladies are out to lunch one of them was within three feet of me and I had to keep repeating myself which I talk very clear when I speak when my food came I had the Cantonese chow mein in front of me and I said put the ball in front of that but no they decided to put it across the person sitting beside me in between us so I had to move it out of the way... all I can see ladies is use a little common sense and do not ever put your hands serving a dish across someones face
Awesome joint for a spot of Pho. I enjoy the Rare Beef Pho, and often get the shrimp or pork rice rolls. One advantage is this place is close to the office. So I can drop in and the food is always quick. All the food is delicious! Staff are always attentive, even in a Bass Pro Shop hat. Wheelchair accessibility: Might be tough to navigate inside the restaurant.
Great food & people, awesome food!
Hu thieu and the sushi rice wraps fresh and hot (I burnt my mouth!)
Excellent food and service. The pad thai was amazing!
very good far east asian food. Vietnamese and Thai soups delicious. Vegetarian options: could be more vege options Food : 5/5 |
Always amazing The pho here is my absolute favorite Food
Love this restaurant, I go here once every few months and they never disappoint. I order the Rare beef pho and it s always fresh and delicious. The staff are always wonderful and attentive. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
I order p2 extra vegetables it s awesome if I feel sick the p2 soup makes me feel a lot better pricy now after Covid prices haven t come down but it s a nice feel good meal
The restaurant is located in a very convenient area which you can easily find loads parking! The food is served in manners and staffs are very helpful if you don t know what to order. Plus, they have coffee too! A must try:)
It is unfortunate that I have to edit the 5 star review I gave this business 3 years ago to a one-star review. I am honest with my reviews and try my best to be as non-biased and keep my reviews as objective as possible. My friend and I have been regulars here for a few years. We love pho, it is close to home, convenient, quiet and there was a waitress that greeted us on our first couple of visits and she was so genuine, friendly and pleasant that we continued to go back to support the business. My friend does not like the taste of onions but understands that onions add flavour and aroma to the broth. He always asks for no onions, but this particular waitress had modified my friends order to include larger chunks of onions so we can easily take them out before eating. Never was an issue. She stopped working as often, not sure, but we didnt see her anymore after that, but kept going back because it became our little spot. We continued to ask for this little modification despite our usual waitress absence, and we were met with no, sorry we cant do that. We inquired why, and were informed that their owner/manager has put a stop on all modifications. We ordered and ate as usual, did not give the waitstaff a hard time, however, when we went to pay, I asked again and tried to explain that it has always been done and that we are not asking for big modifications to the meal (chunks of onions, as opposed to thinly sliced), the girl at the cash seemed like she could care less about our opinions, and so when we paid, we did not tip this time. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I took my mom on a Saturday, raved about the place, she found it to be meh, average, she said the broth was bland, maybe I set her expectations too high? While there with mom, I noticed the manager/owner being present by the cash/front, talking to people. He smiled at me like a regular customer. Mom and I ate, paid, and left. Friendly, polite service. The very next day, Sunday, I went back again with my friend, he went in first as I was finishing a phone call. When I entered the restaurant, I noticed my friend was standing by the cash talking to this manager/owner. So I thought nothing of it and went to sit down at our table to let the men have their conversation. Before I could sit my friend had called me over to join their conversation, so the 3 of us are standing there in this tiny restaurant. And it was revealed to me that this owner/manager asked my friend as he sat down to have a quick conversation and he basically said his staff had complained about us but didnt say what or why or how, just that he has to also respect his staff. I did not agree with this and told him as much. I was embarrassed and disappointed as I feel we have been nothing but sweet friendly, pleasant, easy going, regular customers and now we are asked to have a talk before we could even sit and order our food. I tried to explain our side od the story but the owner/manager said I understand, but I really truly dont think he did. I am also a manager in the health care field and I would have never approached my clients in this manner. We ended up not staying to eat and have not gone back since. I was going to write a review immediately after, but I did not want to review with emotions so I let some time pass. Within this time, I reflected and I still think we were treated unjustly. I am Asian, but my friend is black. I cant seem to come up with any other reason why the owner/manager did not approach ME the day before when I went with my mom if we were such problematic customers. I feel this manager/owner should have let us sit and eat and OBSERVE us as customers and THEN talk to us after if he felt we were being and behaving in any disrespectful manner. I felt targeted and I felt really bad for my friend. This business is bad business. You dont do this to your loyal customers without reason and without letting us prove ourselves. We have befriended many other owners and managers and waitstaff at multiple other restaurants and it is nothing but love and respect.
Went in on a quieter lunch period. Ordered three dishes and all of them were great. BBT was a little on the smaller end and for whatever reason, the X2 or 3(?) tasted better after reheating it up the next day.
Always mess up my order. Ordered a pho soup, got something else with cabbage. 3 strikes youre out. Will not return. 1$ per shrimp. Soup was cold. Asked for extra thai basil and got less than usual. Charged us for medium instead of smalls
I love this little pho spot in Ottawa. It s great for a quick bite to eat, because the service is so fast. The rolls as an appetizer are very fresh. The small soup isn t small at all. It s large and very filling.
Best pho restaurant in ottawa
i had a couple great bowls here till the other day i ordered rare beef and meatballs ...... the broth on this day tasted like dish soap the meatballs had casings .... who puts casings on a meatball and the texture was like chewing on a indian rubber ball i was bouncing on the table like a freaking mini basketball .... and one other thing you have to ask for tea then they just pour hot water thrown tea leaves in the pot and give you it like make the tea and strain it that always bothered me ..... that dish soap pho taste stayed in my mouth for hours .... never going back if i was yould id go anywhere else
This is genuinely the best place for Pho. The quality hasn t changed in 4 years and it s my go to spot. You owe it to yourself to check out. I really mean it. It s really that good
Superb generous plates and VERY good!!!
Best pho place in the city. Ranks as my #1. Best food, best service, and always clean. Vegetarian options: Best tofu and veggie pho (pro tip: get it in the pho/beef broth)
This pho spot reigns supreme in the city, claiming my #1 spot without question. With an enticing aroma that greets you upon entry, their menu offers a diverse range of pho options, each bowl a flavorful masterpiece. The staffs impeccable service adds a personal touch, making every visit memorable. Not only does this place excel in culinary delights, but its commitment to cleanliness ensures a pleasant dining atmosphere. In a city teeming with choices, this pho haven stands out as the epitome of excellence the go-to spot for unparalleled pho and an overall exceptional dining experience.
Tasty.
Very dissapointed. The 2 girls behind counter seemed uninterested at being at work. Ordered Large chicken Pho and it didnt have alot of meat. The soup wasnt very flavorful. Wont be going there again. Kanata Noodle House is 100 times better.
Best Viet broth in Ottawa, hands down.
The food was great ! Parking: Lots of parking
Bitter and watered down iced coffee is super disappointing. The coffee is very important to the experience in Viet cuisine. Pho wasn t bad and tofu and veggies hu tieu not bad either. Just real disappointed about the coffee. It sucks how a lot of pho places are just not at a good standard. Still tipped 20% hope they train the servers on how to make a decent iced coffee.
Amazing staff, super friendly. The portions are massive. I can never finish my meal and always have some left for later, Would highly recommend!
Yummy! Not enough meat though . Nice people. Good broth!
It was very good place before and now they change food very low Quantity on the food and Expensive too .
If you havent eaten here, you arent eating right.
Best one in Ottawa , recommend all the food
Excellent food and good service. Owners should turn up the heat a bit in the winter as the wind gusts come blasting inside anytime opens the door. My pad Thai was killer
The soup here is just OK, it is nothing to rave about. They have scaled back the portions even when you ask for double meat I still feel hungry and the bowls are not as large as some other places. Marivale Noodle House up the road is better bang for your buck. Parking: Easy to park.
The pho and vermicelli here is very good. Service is good, there is a young caucasian guy who is also very friendly and helpful. There was a time where I complained about the product and they put my name down for a discount next time I came. I had come to claim that discount but they couldnt find my name (its possible I may have used it already and totally forgot, I honestly cant remember). They did honour the discount tho which was super nice, and legit I didnt remember if I had used it (I dont think I did). Anyway, when we went in, a man kept staring at us and looking at us in a very shameful way which was super awkward and weird. I was wondering if there was smthg on my face but then I realized that was prob why. Very awkward, espeically since Im not trying to purposely get discounts here.
Do not try sushi here! The rice has no taste and so dried. Sushi looks like made by an amateur.
Ordered takeout vermicelli and pho. Both dishes exceeded our expectations! Cute restaurant and staff were friendly.
Nice cozy atmosphere, kind servy, good food.
I got delivery of the the chicken and shrimp vermicelli and it was delicious!! Really good portion size as well. Only thing with uber is the delivery sucks these days and takes so long, I hope the restaurant will choose another delivery company
Good thing the waiters are nice enough because the food is so blend and tasteless. I was deceived by the 4.4 review. Even the fried rice wasnt fried.
I visited this place after quite some time and noticed that it has been renovated, menu looked different (smaller). We tried the beef meatball pho and thai curry. The thai curry didnt have any flavour, even though it was marked as spicy. We used to come to this restaurant often but will be looking for a new pho place.
Best place in the city for Pho
Good location.
Food and services was great! Its a bit hot inside when we came. Maybe the AC was a little broken.
Excellent seafood pho. Spicy and so tasty. Very pleasant manager and kitchen staff. And not expensive. Lots of free parking available.
Great place to grab a quick meal. Lots of choices of both Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Parking: Located in a small strip mall in the parking lot of a big box store, so lots of parking spaces to be had.
Nice little spot. Food was served very fast.
Ive been wanting to try this place for a while and was sort of disappointed. It maybe what I ordered off the menu and expected something different. The seafood medley with BBQ beef however there was maybe 4 slices BBQ meat, 2 shrimp and 2 octopus slices in with a lot of noodles (not UDon) the menus not updated also as there are some items not sold now. I guess I hoped there was a bit more to the soup besides what I listed. I asked for bean sprouts and that was given on the side, so I added it to the soup make it have more in it ,besides noodles. The prices are decent for the size $15 a medium bowl. Then added 2 spring rolls $5.50 , these were tasty to enjoy before my soup. The service was friendly but they were more occupied to clean up as it was around 7:30pm and closing within next couple of hours and place was busy so understandable. The server had apologize for the wait and my meal was made up quickly , which was good !
Good noodles soup and services!
Best Pho in Ottawa Food : 5/5
Great pho and spring rolls.
Delicious pho soup. Service was quick and friendly. Clean . Decent music everyone was really amazing.
Excellent Vietnamese food, and very friendly service. The prices are reasonable. I would recommend this place!
Good food
Good tasting pho, quick and nice service
Food was great but staff was super, especially to my kids. After my daughter had her fill of delicious pho, she went to the bar and started chatting with one of the staff that was making drinks. She was friendly and kind towards my daughter. My daughter left the store full and with a new friend and that should be a win for any parent!
Small place but good food and nice service
Amazing place. Love it!
My wife and I had a delicious quick dinner in mid-December 2023 at the Ph Thi Noodle Soup Restaurant. While we had been there several years ago as well, I can say only positive things from our last visit. The restaurant is bright and clean; and the staff at the front desk was really friendly. The food really is top-notch: the spring rolls were crispy, and not too greasy. The soups (menu item P5 and P11) were both outstanding. The Ph broth was balanced: not too salty, not greasy, no residue at the bottom of the bowl and with a delicate sweetness. Simply put: delicious!! Whenever I want Vietnamese soup, I will now go there and I highly recommend this restaurant.
This was my wife first experience and she loved it.
The Beef Pho & Crispy Chow Mein are absolutely top notch. The char grilled meat plate is also very good. Owners & staff are very welcoming & cordial. 10/10
My wife loves this place. Quick, cheap and tastes great
Great takeout Pho
Had seafood Pho. Very good.
This is my favourite Vietnamese place in Ottawa! Have been going these since 2014.
Great authentic cuisine and the customer services is welcoming!!! Will be back soon!
Never gives utensils and the drinks they advertised aren t what they give you
Great service.
Best place for flavorful Vietnamese and Thai food. Amazing service and very reasonable portions. Last 8 years they are maintaining their consistency very well. My kids go to place and they love the PadThai and Sate infuced Pho in here. If you are vaccinated try this place atleast one doing a dine in to appreciate their service.
Super fast, and great food!
Very good soup and spring rolls! Highly recommended.
Craig was an smazing server. It was busy, but he took the time to answer our questions. He was doing a great job greeting the customers and getting the food out. It seems rare to see such good service these days.
Since they changed their recipes, this place is CRAZY. Only thing I m not a fan of is the times that it s open. I remember a few years back there were open until 3 but now it closes early.
Solid spot for pho. The hu tieu was also especially very flavorful, and the ices viet coffee was refreshing. A strong recommend if youre in the area.
The food matches the reviews! I was not disappointed.
I had a wonderful experience. Great food at a great price. Would highly recommend
Absolutely loved the beef pho.
My favourite pho place
The pho broth is amazing! So much depth. Delicious pho!! I ll be back.
Prompt & friendly service. I would definitely return.
This hurts to write this review, Im not sure what happened to the quality of the food but it was significantly decreased. My most recent experience .. I went with husband and daughter. Took us almost 20 mins for someone to realize no one took our food order... (only 3 other tables were used in the restaurant) and 3 were available withnleft with dirty dishes . We ordered the shrimp and pork wrap rice wrap... the pork was so overdone it was gritty. The Boba in the slush were hard and the pho was salty but very bland with flavor. Ive been coming to this place for YEARS and I was so disappointed.
Amazing Pho! I was sad when our families regular pho place shutdown but this was the first place we went to where we really enjoyed the food.
Service was quick and the soup good. Parking: Hundreds of spots. Food : 4/5 |
The food is decent, although over-priced, in my opinion. Do not expect mature and proper service. They are distracted, work pretty slowly and have a juvenile attitude. Wont go back.
Best pho in Nepean.
Took my take out order home and saw that they didn t include any bean sprouts. Not happy with this.
Food is bland. They got my takeout order wrong.
I ordered a large soup for delivery and it really did not seem like the size I ordered, very little meat, it literally seemed a small size, 18 dollars for a large size is excessive for what I got home, I called to complain but they did not offer any solution . Terrible service!
My new fave pho place!
Had the Thai Seafood Medley. The broth was light and mediocre. The seafood was super fishy, definitely was not a fan. The portion was small. There are definitely better pho place in Ottawa. The staff was nice and the tables were set up to social distance.
Spicy thai rice is amazing!!!
I ordered take-out P2 Beef Well Done... everything is perfect except the beef was too dried and felt like I am eating cardboard.
Love their pad thai!! It is soo good!
We always get H9 pork and shrimp wontons and their deep fried pork spring rolls. You cannot go wrong with these. Im pretty picky about shrimp but the way they mix it in with the pork, it tastes great!!!
Excellent soup! Love it, so satisfying! .. esp on cold days like today!
I like this pho place, its great. Its close to my house so I go often for takeout. Only one time the noodles were a bit dry but they offered me a discount on my next order and were super nice about it. Would continue going. Also recommend the tendon. Ive noticed that tendon in many other pho places are hard but the tendon here is really soft which I much prefer.
The best pho! Generous and tasty portions!
Outstanding pho place! One of the best I have been to in Ottawa. The menu is small and focused, but that seems to be by design and if you like what they have on offer it is definitwly worth trying. We will still have to go to other Viet places when we want bun bo hue, but if we want pho we will be coming back here - probably very soon.
I ordered the beef vermicelli with spring roll and it is delicious! I also love that they have switched their take-out packaging to paper boxes. I would love to see them switch to paper bags as well.
Always satisfying to eat their food. Thank you :)
Love the pho from here, thought their broth was very tasty and good flavour. We ordered the mixed fried rice and it was delicious, and definitely a comfort food favorites
We stepped in around 7:30 right as they were doing last calls. Got the shredded pork vermicelli rolls, and two bowls of pho. The shredded pork tasted more like dried pork floss, slightly grainy texture but flavors were excellent. Soup was delicious, the noodles a little bit overdone, generous with the meat, portions were good, and the service was fast and courteous. Would recommend!
Small restaurant with tables and takeout. Pho looked good good but I opted for noodles with chicken, veggies and spring roll and it was great. Ill return if back in the area.
Good
I visited Pho Thi along with my mother to catch up and to have some delicious pho. It was our first visit and we were not sure what to expect. When I entered the restaurant it seemed small and it was quite hot in there. We were greeted by the hostess and she seated us and proceeded to bring a kettle of green tea. I almost left but my mom suggested we switch to a different area (near the windows) and my perspective totally changed (I guess being away from the kitchen helped). I ordered some chicken spring rolls to start and within a few minutes, our order arrived. It was deliciously made and it tasted amazing. We ordered two large H6 (pork pho) and Oh My Gawddd they brought two humongous bowls with a plate with the condiments. The table already comes prepared with 3 different sauces. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the broth tasted fresh, it was not my first time at a pho house but my GOD this restaurant makes really great pho. The staff was very attentive but not overwhelming, the washroom is very clean. I had a really good experience at this place, as always..please support your local small businesses.
Sooo delicious. The price is amazing, their customer service was fantastic and the food was delicious. The quality of this place was just the best.
Loved the food and the service was excellent.
My family and friends have been going here for years. They have Boba. The food is fantastic and the incredibly tasty. Big portions. Best place to eat when I was pregnant. Amazing and very polite staff. Quietly impressive!
Its alright. I think its a foreigner-friendly take on Vietnamese food; broth wasnt nearly as flavourful as it should be and missing important things like coriander and mint. The vermicelli was kind of a miss too, the way the meat was seasoned and marinated was not authentic at all. Its like a watered down version of Vietnamese food for the average non-Asian. Service was okay, but servers could benefit from a bit more initiative.
Tasty food goid prices good service
Our family s to go pho place
Had the beef pho. Great and good price too.
Amazing Pho and Pad Thai!
This is the most recommended pho restaurant in Ottawa. Best value for money!!!
Consistently great, fresh food and decent prices. Quick and efficient service. Been a happy patron of this place for over a decade and never have I been disappointed by my order. Recent upgrade warm and inviting. Highly recommend.
Cash only unfortunately but food was excellent!
Amazing food and service!
Fresh food!
Food is fresh and hot
I have been coming here for almost 10 years. This restaurant makes the best pad thai in all of Ottawa and I have tried many. Their pad thai never gets old it is fresh and always made to perfection. They have undergone renovation and looks even better now. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious I highly recommend them for a first date or eating with friend or family with a nice small and cozy atmosphere.
I am in love with this place. The food is amazing. Great portions, great prices and the staff there are so nice. I definitely recommend this place. Their veggies and ingredient are so fresh you can actually taste the flavor in each bite. You will NOT be disappointed
Good soup, but they let themselves run out of fresh basil and pho doesnt taste the same without it.
Amazing service and great food, It was simple, delicious and welcoming in a way that wasnt overwhelming. 5 stars, easily.
Good food and service.
Second time eating here today and the food was the same as the first. Excellent taste. Great service. Great prices! Consistency is key and they nail it.
Always great!
Budget-friendly tasty Pho ... Long a hangout for students and young families and seniors ... Recently renovated to a much cleaner brighter look ... Food remains great after all these years ... Highly recommended !!
Food is very tasty
Was amazing!
Great service! Satisfied with my meal and atmosphere
really tasty pho and friendly service. highly reccomend
Always yummy, but not as cheap as before and rice portions not the greatest
Had the Vietnamese coffee, it was thin and watery. Worse then Tims iced coffee, not authentic.
So weve been going there for years and generally loved it. However, since the pandemic, theyve cut down their menu to a few options. I will tell you now: its not good. Bring back the old menu. The new sauces are not pleasant.
My favorite local Pho place! They have been doing a great job during the pandemic to maintain the quality of the food they serve. Their pho broth is so flavourful and delicious with the perfect balance of acidity. Extremely satisfied with the take-home pho; beautifully arranged in the bowl and tastes just as good at home. Well worth the stop.
Good food
Good Pho, nice for a quick low cost lunch or dinner. Good value for price. Atmosphere is gradually improving over time since new ownership.
Ive had three or four outstanding visits, and one terrible one.
Excellent and you cant beat the price for the quantity and quality of service.
Great soup
Good food and fair prices.
Cant speak for the food, but when we walked in, the waiter pretty much told us that they had no tables. They had multiple 2-person tables open, but didnt even try to make accommodations for us (a group of 3). Im pretty sure the food would be great, but the attitude received upon arrival turned us off immediately.
Friendly staff, quick service and good portion for the price