Pho Lam Ici — Restaurant in Montreal

Prior to Covid, this was my go-to place for Pho. It's a family run restaurant and I am always happy to support that, especially if the food is good. It's close to home, despite parking being difficult. After Covid, I can honestly say their meals are no longer worth the price increase. Portions are smaller and the sides have barely any veggies (one slice of tomato on salads). C'est triste bcuz they put a lot of creativity into their décor. Today I called to order a Banh Mi and they "ran out" of bread. Good thing I called bcuz it would have been time wasted looking and paying for parking. Dommage. note: I have not posted past pictures bcuz you'll be more disappointed . I found a better place which...

Been here for several months and ordered pho (tonkinese soup), bubble tea, banh mi, sushi and pad thai. Tonkinese soup was not that great somewhat, so I haven't returned for a while. I returned for bubble tea and it was great. They seem to microwave the tapioca pearl though (heard beeping sounds after each time I ordered). It makes tapioca pearl chewy and soft.

Banh mi was advertised as new menu on the window. Tried tofu and beef. I saw butter in the description on the menu so asked for no butter. I preferred tofu one.

Sushi and pad thai was average. Sushi rice was a bit weird like sticky rice cake. The quality can...

We ordered 46 pieces of sushi to go last night. (50$ plus tips)

The staff was very nice, and the restaurant clean. The order was ready in 15-20 minutes. We received a great variety of sushi and sashimi (about a dozen different ones) and plenty enough of ginger and soy sauce.

BUT the sushi was just ok. The rice was mushy and tasted a tiny bit old. Their wasabi wasn't the best, and the ginger tasted like lemon pine-sol.

I am sure that they have great pho and other asian treats, but I won't go...