Pho May - Ottawa

Restaurants, Vietnamese, Asian

Pho May

Pho May
3.8 / 5 (524 reviews)

Description

Pho May in Ottawa is a mixed bag when it comes to reviews. While some diners found the pho broth to be bland and lacking in flavor, others raved about the delicious and authentic Vietnamese dishes on offer. The atmosphere of the restaurant was described as plain and in need of a facelift, but the friendly service and hard-working owners were a hit with many patrons. Highlights included the tendon pho, the M7 dish with grilled pork and wontons, and the fresh and tasty ingredients used in the food. Overall, Pho May seems to be a hit or miss depending on individual preferences, but it's definitely a spot worth checking out for a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Ottawa.

Last update: 28.03.2026 from: ClintAuCa

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 524 reviews
clintauca
20.01.2024

Great pho, overly generous portions, the large is HUGE. Great place for a nice warm pho in Winter. Fast service with a smile.

facebook-user-weed9
20.01.2024

One downside was that I felt there wasn't enough meat in the medium bowl for my liking. On the bright side, they offer amazing iced coffee.

lunchbreak-foodie
20.01.2024

Pho May is Pho me!. Pho May is my number 1 go to lunch spot. The lemongrass broth is authentic and tasty. Service is always friendly, the server recognises his regulars and treats them like family.

ashley-c-office000
20.01.2024

Decent food and prices. The rice paper wraps are really big and taste great. The beef pho broth is good but a little too sweet for my liking. I always add hot sauce and hoisin but the sweetness is a little over powering. The decor is cheap and tacky but that is not why I went so I won't hold it against them. They could clean up a little better though. Overall I would eat there again if my favourite place which is only a few minutes away was closed.

cb-dog2709
20.01.2024

Great Pho. Have been to this place many times, always great service and food. The beef Pho is awesome, great broth and large portion with lots of sides. The spring rolls are also amazing, love this place!<br/ <br/ And the decor is really nice for a vietnamese pho restaurant. Not sure what the last poster was talking about....

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The restaurant offers the opportunity to view sports on a TV / screen.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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