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TRAN Cantine Vietnamienne

Restaurant Vietnamese restaurant

Fresh street corner Vietnamese café & take out whipping up pho broth & banh mi sandwiches. People often mention good, Vietnamese, beef, fresh, rolls, pork, banh, chicken, great, price,


Address

4690 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1S6, Canada

Website

trancantine.com

Contact

+1 514-379-4690

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (792 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) Vietnamese (14) beef (12) fresh (12) rolls (12) pork (11) banh (9) chicken (9) great (9) price (8)
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  • 3/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google • 292 reviews
    I admit it’s good Vietnamese food but paying 15$ for a banh mi is... expensive af. Had the grilled chicken banh mi, decent, good sauce, and good fillings. The Vietnamese coffee was good and strong like how it should be. Overall, it’s okay, I’ll eat here if I have nowhere else to go, but I’ll probably go to a mom-and-pop Vietnamese establishment to satisfy my banh mi cravings at 1/3 of the price.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Annisa V. 11 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Delicious food, good portions, chill ambiance. The pho was flavourful, but 21$ for a bowl of pho was surprising; hinders us from going here as often as we would like. The chicken salad was a favourite.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bibi A. 1 year ago on Google • 340 reviews
    We were a rather large group of 7 who came to try it for the first time. The place is very airy modern looking and clean but with limited seating. Luckily they have a big table to accommodate our party of 7. Their chicken pho broth is excellent. I didn't need to add any condiments to enhance it which is very rare. I also tried their beef vermicelli salad. Yummy with fresh ingredients. It was so large that I had to take home the leftovers. The staff is very accommodating and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riccardo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent chicken soup with lots of breast! Service was instantaneous!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Xavier A. 4 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    I think this is a slept on pho spot. You wouldn’t know from outside that this is a LEGIT spot for PHO and Banh Mi It doesn’t look like much, the decor is really simple and bare. But they sure do know how to do their thing! They also have pho broth and mini pho if you’ve got a small appetite and just want to try some stuff out. !really good! It has become one of my go to in the
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsay 1 year ago on Google
    Best banh mi I’ve had in the city! Great lunch spot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry G. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s pretty good, but I just don’t understand why everything is so expensive. I get having to raise prices due to inflation but 16 bucks for a bahn mi with tax and tip is a bit ridiculous. Also the “imperial roll” on the menu should be changed to two-bite spring rolls, which would more accurately reflect the item. Like I said it’s pretty good, I come here from time to time, but I just can’t justify the prices for what it is.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric N. 9 months ago on Google • 197 reviews
    One of the best viet restaurant in the St henri. Banh mi is a must. It's grilled meat and not cold cuts. Prices are more than fair and portion are pretty generous. There's a few tables to seat but most people take out. Strongly recommend.

  • 5/5 Eve L. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    My go to Vietnamese place. Been going to it since it opened and it’s always amazing! My favourite items on the menu are the rare beef pho and the spring rolls. The ingredients are super fresh and the broths have nice rich flavours. I’d you want delicious Vietnamese food this is your place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mathieu D. 10 months ago on Google • 181 reviews
    The best, very well stuffed bhanmi sandwich in town! You should also order the beef salad, it's awesome!

  • 5/5 Maria C. 7 months ago on Google • 157 reviews
    If you want cheaper pho then look perhaps on the South Shore and not here. At Tran Cantine, the portions are quite immense. Two people could share one portion. We didn't and stuffed ourselves pretty good. the kids could share. Lots of meaty and tasty pork meat (not poor cut with lots of tendons) in the grilled pork with rice. Always a hit for my kids who do not prefer a noodle dish that day. Decor is trendy and modern vs. a mom and pop shop with traditional look. Order up front and your order will arrive at your table lighting quick. Staff are all so cool and friendly. They have a busser who seems to focus solely on clearing plates which is nice if you need to call them over to ask for something more. Cold drinking water is free! Have to mention the turtle in the huge tank along with his fish friend. He will follow your hand.

  • 5/5 Fallon R. 2 years ago on Google
    The grilled pork is amazing!! The exact taste I am looking for when I think of Vietnamese pork. Service was fast and efficient. Loved how they balance between clients making sure all orders taken and no time wasted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tia B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places for sure. Got the pork banh mi which is AMAZING and the rare beef pho, also veryyyyyyyy good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 j k. 3 years ago on Google
    Best banh mi in the city! Fresh baguette packed with well marinated and grilled meat  (our faves are chicken and beef) complimented by crunchy pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, coriander, and mayo. Delish!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey T. 2 years ago on Google
    Vibe: modern, clean and spacious for a small restaurant. Clear windowed - open kitchen so you can see the chef cooks your food. Currently summer so AC is blasting for fresh dining experience. (check out the photos). Food: i only ordered Phở noodle so i can't say for the rest of the menu. Phở has layers of savoury notes which showcase the chef's cooking skill. I can taste the umami of beef bone blends with sweetness of radish and spice undertone. Not on sweet side in case you are thinking of Phở Nguyễn near Guy Concordia. 2 options : small size for tasting and large for devouring. Price: Phở price looks pricy but lotsa meats and noodles so imo just the right price. Staff: nice and attentive, Western ordering and serving system. There are benches for take-out guests and a beeping alarm for when the order is ready. Location: in a very happening neighborhood of St. Henri, right next to bus stop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charmaine T. 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great place for dine-in and takeout! I called ahead for a group of 12 because our initial plan didn't follow through and they accommodated us so well for such a last minute thing (with kids and a baby!) and for being a small resto with limited seating. Food was fresh and delicious - elevating the classic Vietnamese dishes we all know and love with their ingredients and presentation. Definitely on the more pricier side but this trendy Vietnamese resto on Notre-Dame delivers on food 👌🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adriana F. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    We had a great time at TRAN Cantine! The food was delicious, great portion and great music. Staff super nice they even gave us 2 portions of spring rolls to not waste them! Delicious!😋 We will be returning soon!

  • 5/5 Manuel Puentes R. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible little place. Their menu is slightly adapted to local tastes without sacrificing authenticity. Although they offer pork on their menu, they default to chicken (e.g. in their fresh spring rolls) which makes it more accessible to those who don't eat pork. The ice they use in their Vietnamese iced coffee is the small granulated kind (my favourite). Clearly a labour of love.

  • 5/5 Sophie 2 years ago on Google
    The homemade tau hu ky banh mi is ALWAYS so tasty, fresh and delicious. The staff is super friendly and courteous. The place is minimal yet warm. To top it off, everything is reasonably priced. A must try in Saint-Henri!

  • 4/5 jellybeans7854 7 months ago on Google
    Great food and one of my go tos for days I want take out. I love the chicken bahnmi and vermicelli. The fresh spring rolls are tasty too but a but over priced in my opinion.

  • 5/5 Trev’s T. 3 years ago on Google
    The foods amazing and the service is great . I really like the fact that they price there food according to the location is really cool because a lot of other restaurants moved into this area and priced out the locals. This place is a must

  • 2/5 Noor C. 8 months ago on Google
    Super disappointed, I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while. I order the beef vermicelli noodles and specified no bean sprouts on the phone due to an allergy. My order was for take out so when I got home I found the vermicelli had bean sprouts and unfortunately I couldn’t eat it. The banh mi’s however were really good, we tried both the chicken and the beef.

  • 3/5 Indra J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very fresh and simple. The beef they used in their soup was extremely tender (most tender I had since I've been to a Hot Pot Buffet) but something was missing in their seasoning. 3,5 /5 max. I could tell they had a lot of loyal customers, so service is good. For the price, portions are decent, but lacks a little flavour in my opinion compared to my favourite Pho place in the core of Downtown Mtl or in CDN... But it is authentic! I initially decided to try the cantine because the resto was mentionned as a Mtl staple/favored restaurant that famous local author Kim Thuy recommended years ago. Their spring rolls are worth the price but it was lacking taste (should add more herbs or maybe a radish). I wish they served fish sauce or chilly oil on the side as an option to replace peanut sauce. Their broth is very light & balanced. Maybe adding lemongrass would be a nice touch. Nothing extravagant or that stood out in the cooking,sadly . On the other hand, the resto's decor is simple yet strinking, with a lot of green plants and a beautiful painting. Refreshing look! Careful, very few seating available, so be wary to show up in groups larger than 4. Ambiance was calm. I feel like it's a little more expensive than most Pho restaurants, yet affordable due to it's location. The taste of the meal was a little underwhelming in my opinion, but if you enjoy places that don't over do it with salt, and stick to delivering quality, this is a nice alternative & a classic clean restaurant on Notre-Dame's gentrified section of St-Henri. Probably better as a take-out option!

  • 4/5 Charlene B. 2 years ago on Google
    The Pho was good. The Imperial rolls were great. The service was decent and mostly fast. 3 out of 4 of us got our orders quickly.

  • 5/5 Neki C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place in Montreal for quality Vietnamese, I’ve been eating at Tran since their doors first open and the food is STILL yummy yummy yummy!!!

  • 3/5 Ms Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Spring rolls were good and fresh but wish there was more varieties of veggies like the authentic ones (mint, chives, cilantro etc.) not just lettuce as for the Banh Mi it was good but could be better if the bread was toasted and the pork cooked fresh and not reheated especially for the price they charge it's a bit disappointing ***Update*** If there was a mix of veggies, unfortunately the ratio I had was more lettuce as I couldn't taste the other ones. I'm not asking to dry up the bread but serving it warmer would've had a better taste then just room temperature just to give a crunchy texture on every bite, unfortunately the meat tasted as it was reheated. I had a take out therefore I couldn't tell anyone on the spot that is the reason I'm leaving you my comments on here. Please note that I'm giving you constructive comments to help you make things better and not trying to knock you down.

  • 5/5 Eddy H. 2 years ago on Google
    I make the drive from Ottawa when I want some amazing Vietnamese Sandwiches, take the food and sit in the park not far. Great people

  • 5/5 Sarah N. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is delicious! Best pho broth I've had lately. Great staff and service!

  • 5/5 Joel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food! We got the chicken Bahn mi, the pork Bahn mi, and spring rolls. Incredible flavours and we got our food very quickly too. The service is very friendly and the vibe is really cool too!

  • 5/5 Abdullah T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pho, even has great vege option. Must try in St Henri, fast service, good location. Happy to have found this little gem of a place. Will definitely go back and try their sprig rolls next time.

  • 4/5 Precha M. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the vegan bahn mi for takeout. It's a cute little restaurant but you can tell it's popular as it was full inside and there was a lineup of takeout orders and people waiting for their takeout/a table. I was staying just across the street but called my order in and it was ready in a quick 5 minutes. The bahn mi was great, however I was confused because in the description it says it has a vegan sauce on it but when I made my order it was written as no mayo (which I didn't say) and I'm assuming it's because I asked for it vegan and the mayo isn't vegan. Either way I do think a vegan pate or mayo is missing from the sandwich, and some jalapenos. Taste was great though and I asked for it with siracha and hoisin on the side which I'm glad I did or else my sandwich would have been sauceless.

  • 5/5 Mark M. 1 year ago on Google
    Being an Aussie looking for some good Vietnamese pork rolls (or sandwiches as the call them here) you can’t go past this place. The pork was exquisite and as good as any I’ve tried anywhere. Wife was drooling looking at the Pho. Looks like we’ll have to travel the 18,000 km’s for another one in the future…..

  • 5/5 Rosie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, fair price, super fast service, and friendly staff. Had the rare beef pho. The portion was generous and the taste was great! I will surely go back !!

  • 5/5 Dominique B. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite Vietnamese spot in the city. Their soybean is delicious and they always add so many fresh herbs to their vermicelli bowls. Also portions are large and ingredients are always so fresh.

  • 5/5 Diana Z. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Vietnamese places, very delicious, good quality, best banh mi! Amazing service. Definitely coming back. Strongly recommend:) We’re so glad we randomly ended up here. And very sad to see all those bad comments that have nothing to do with the taste and quality of food.

  • 5/5 Huda S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have visited Tran a few times for Pho, spring rolls and recently their Bahn-mi. I’ve never had Bahn-mi before but I’m certainly happy I gave it a try. I have a big appetite and one sandwich is enough to fill you up, it’s simply delicious. The beef is juicy and so flavourful and the pickled carrots and garnishes add a nice touch. I’ve been here twice this week for the beef bahn-mi, highly recommend! It’s 12$ +tax. Their pho is also amazing 👌🏽👌🏽 Thank you for all that you do, see you soon!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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