Pho Ly Quoc Su
Quartier des Spectacles, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Pho Ly Quoc Su is a practical downtown Montréal option for a casual meal near Phillips Square, especially when timing matters more than ceremony. Choose it for ease and location; look to Henri Brasserie Française, Jatoba, Le 9e, La Habanera, or Brasserie T! Quartier des spectacles if the night needs more ambiance or occasion value.
About Pho Ly Quoc Su
Pho Ly Quoc Su in Montréal is a straightforward casual option with daily hours from 11 AM to 10 PM and a casual dress code.
A Montréal option with direct daily hours
The clearest planning detail is timing. Pho Ly Quoc Su is open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM, which makes it a simple Montréal option to consider when you want a casual stop.
Keep expectations practical: this works best as a casual Montréal choice rather than a formal destination dining experience.
Who should choose it, who should compare it with
Choose it when ease matters and a casual setting is appropriate. For a different kind of Montréal dining plan, Henri Brasserie Française, Jatoba, Le 9e, La Habanera, or Brasserie T! Quartier des spectacles may be useful cross-shops to consider.
The verdict: worth considering for a casual Montréal meal during its daily hours. Its strengths are simple: daily 11 AM to 10 PM hours and a casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 1219 Phillips Sq, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3E9, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pholyquocsu.ca
- Phone
- +15148617618
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pho Ly Quoc Su occupies a downtown, office-facing corner of Montreal and reads as a low-key, reliable spot rather than a destination of culinary novelty. It leans into consistency: the copy stresses a repeatable bowl of pho that earns regulars rather than flash. Midday service hums with efficient, high-turnover energy while evenings settle into a quieter rhythm, making the room feel simultaneously practical and restrained. The overall impression is classic and casual — a place built on doing one thing very well for a steady downtown clientele.
Best For
This is a go-to for downtown workers looking for a dependable midday meal and for anyone who wants solid pho without trekking to Chinatown. The address and description make it especially good for quick solo lunches or short business breaks, where speed and consistency matter. Evening service suits diners who prefer a calmer meal after work and groups that want a relaxed, unpretentious dinner. Proximity to the theatre district also makes it an easy stop before a show for those seeking familiar Vietnamese comfort food.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu like a classic pho house: lean on the restaurant’s signature bowl. The profile emphasizes a repeatable, reliable product, so ordering the pho is a safe bet, particularly at lunch when service is brisk. If you come in the evening, allow for a slower pace and consider ordering a few more dishes to share, since dinner offers a more relaxed experience than the high-turnover lunch shift. Know what you want at noon—regulars return for consistency and speed.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming and serene atmosphere with two floors of tables.
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Vibe
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Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pho
- Vermicelli Bowl
- Spring Rolls
Planning details
Location
1219 Phillips Sq, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3E9, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Choose Brasserie T! Quartier des spectacles if the night is tied to downtown entertainment and the room matters more. Choose Henri Brasserie Française for a more polished meal in Montréal.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Henri Brasserie Française is the stronger pick for a polished downtown meal, while Pho Ly Quoc Su is the easier choice when the priority is a casual stop near Phillips Square. If the dinner has guests to impress, Henri makes more sense; if the plan is quick, simple, low-pressure, choose Pho Ly Quoc Su.
Jatoba and Le 9e are better suited to diners who care about room energy and a fuller night out. Pho Ly Quoc Su sits at the opposite end of the decision: less ceremony, easier planning, a more functional role in the evening.
La Habanera and Brasserie T! Quartier des spectacles are better cross-shops when ambiance matters, especially before or after downtown plans. Pho Ly Quoc Su is the practical fallback when booking difficulty and speed matter more than the room.
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Compare Pho Ly Quoc Su
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pho Ly Quoc Su | Montréal | No published awards |
| Henri Brasserie Française | Montréal | No published awards |
| Jatoba | Montréal | No published awards |
| La Habanera | Montréal | No published awards |
| Le 9e | Montréal | No published awards |
| Brasserie T! Quartier des spectacles | Montréal | No published awards |
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