What to order at Pho Tay Ho

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Pho
Editor tip
A large tai bowl plus a Vietnamese coffee is a complete meal for the price of a downtown lunch.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighborhoodrosemont
HoursMon-Sun 10:00-21:00
The dishPho
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Tip: A large tai bowl plus a Vietnamese coffee is a complete meal for the price of a downtown lunch.

Location

Address: 6414 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2S 2R7

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