Pho Tay Ho is a vietnamese restaurant in Rosemont, Montreal.
Editorially verified July 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: A no-frills Petite-Patrie pho counter that locals quietly rate above flashier Vietnamese rooms, far from any tourist trail on upper Rue Saint-Denis.
Tip: Go for the beef pho and a Vietnamese coffee; cash keeps the fast-moving lunch line moving.
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Address: 6414 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2S 2R7
Why locals goA cramped Laurier Est sushi counter from a veteran chef, easy to walk past but beloved by Montrealers who book the few seats days ahead.
TipLet the chef send out specials rather than ordering off the menu; the room seats barely a dozen.
Why locals goA 1944 charcoal-chicken rotisserie in NDG frozen in mid-century decor, off the radar for downtown visitors but a lifelong ritual for west-end locals.
TipDine in for the untouched retro room; the quarter chicken with gravy fries is the only order you need.
Why locals goThe Outremont smoked-meat deli locals send you to when the Schwartz's line is out of hand, quietly curing its own brisket since 1951.
TipIt is calmer and roomier than the Plateau delis; a medium sandwich with fries is the play.
Why locals goA fluorescent-lit Parc-Extension BYOB canteen that serious eaters cross the city for, invisible to visitors who never leave the downtown core.
TipBring beer from the depanneur next door and order broadly; the bill stays tiny even for a feast.
Why locals goA Chinatown noodle window where the dough is hand-pulled to order, overshadowed by flashier neighbours but turning out the real Lanzhou article.
TipWatch the noodles being stretched at the counter and order the cumin-spiced beef soup.
Why locals goA thirty-seat Villeray trattoria hand-rolling pasta on upper Saint-Denis, well outside the tourist map yet booked out by in-the-know Montrealers.
TipBook ahead or aim for an early weeknight; the fresh pasta of the night is the thing to order.
