Pho By Night Ottawa

We had such a great experience here! The pho was delicious and the portions were very generous. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful.

The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. We ordered shrimp rolls, and they accidentally forgot our order at first. When the waitress checked in and realized, she asked if we still wanted it. We said it was okay because we were already full, but the owner still brought it out and said it was on the house. That level of care and generosity really meant a lot to us.

Amazing food, great portions, and even better service. We’ll definitely be back!

This is my second time visiting Ottawa to see friends, and both times I’ve made sure to eat here. The food is amazing, the owner is super cool, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. I loveee here hahaa.. You can really feel the good energy.
My friends told me they’ve been coming here since high school, overrr 15 years and counting, so that says everything.
Definitely worth a try if you want authentic vietnamese food in ottawa 😚😋

I chose to eat at Pho by Night after checking the very good google reviews and this restaurant did not disappoint!

It looked very packed when we first came in, but we quickly got a seat and ordered. The food arrived promptly, and we enjoyed every sip of our pho!

The broth was amazing, the noodles chewy, and the add-ins delicious!

We also want to thank our waitress Amelia for the great service she offered. She made our short time there very memorable!

Overall, I definitely recommend you try this place out, coming from someone out of town!

Pho By Night definitely serves tasty food, and I can understand why they have such a strong Google rating. The dishes are clearly crafted to please a wide audience, and overall the experience was enjoyable.
That said, when it comes to authentic Vietnamese flavors, it was a bit of a mixed bag. Some elements felt close, but others were more adjacent to authentic rather than fully there. For example, the banh mi, while good, lacked some of the core flavors and crispness you’d expect. The papaya salad had no chilies, no nuts, and missing that punch that really defines it.
To be clear, I’m not saying the food wasn’t good, it was. My expectations may simply be higher, having eaten Vietnamese food in Vietnam and in Montreal, where there’s a very strong and traditional Vietnamese food scene.
Still a solid spot, especially if you’re looking for approachable, well-made Vietnamese-inspired dishes.

Very good pho on a wintry day! A bit more expensive than the usual pho places I go to. And the shrimp spring roll had too much noodles, dilluting the “shrimp” factor. Otherwise, very good service, clean cozy atmosphere