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Pho By Night is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant and ByWard Market institution, proudly serving Ottawa for over 25 years. Founded by our parents and carried forward by the next generation, we’re known for comforting, well-crafted Vietnamese food made with care and consistency. Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, we specialize in signature beef pho, fresh spring rolls, crispy spring rolls, and flavorful banh mi sandwiches, all made with premium ingredients. We proudly offer halal-friendly options, a dedicated vegan & vegetarian menu, gluten-free dishes. Whether you’re a longtime pho lover or new to Vietnamese cuisine, Pho By Night is a trusted destination for some of the best pho in Ottawa, served in a warm, welcoming environment.
Relaxed Vietnamese soup specialist preparing pho, spring rolls & European-inspired desserts.
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Address: 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8, Canada
Phone: +1 613-789-8885
Website: https://phobynight.com/
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Jim Reaugh
After a full day of travel into Ottawa (and stepping outside into what felt like –30°C with a personal vendetta) I was thrilled to discover this place sitting conveniently right across the street from my hotel. When the weather is that brutal, proximity to hot soup becomes a strategic life decision.
The restaurant itself is bright, colorful, and full of character. Lanterns hanging from the ceiling give the place a lively vibe that makes you forget for a moment that outside the door Canada is trying to freeze your eyelashes.
The food was excellent. I ordered pho and noodles, and both delivered exactly what you want in Arctic conditions: big bowls, hot broth, fresh herbs, and lots of flavor. The portion sizes were generous enough that I had plenty left over, which came back to the hotel with me and turned into a perfect breakfast the next morning.
Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the food. During our visit the staff rushed a nearby table out the door because another reservation was coming in. Watching someone get hurried through their meal always feels a little awkward…restaurants should feed people, not run airport boarding calls.
So overall: great food, fun atmosphere, and a lifesaving bowl of pho on a brutally cold night, but the service could use a little more patience.
Still worth a visit…especially if Ottawa winter is trying to kill you and you need soup immediately.
… moreThe restaurant itself is bright, colorful, and full of character. Lanterns hanging from the ceiling give the place a lively vibe that makes you forget for a moment that outside the door Canada is trying to freeze your eyelashes.
The food was excellent. I ordered pho and noodles, and both delivered exactly what you want in Arctic conditions: big bowls, hot broth, fresh herbs, and lots of flavor. The portion sizes were generous enough that I had plenty left over, which came back to the hotel with me and turned into a perfect breakfast the next morning.
Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the food. During our visit the staff rushed a nearby table out the door because another reservation was coming in. Watching someone get hurried through their meal always feels a little awkward…restaurants should feed people, not run airport boarding calls.
So overall: great food, fun atmosphere, and a lifesaving bowl of pho on a brutally cold night, but the service could use a little more patience.
Still worth a visit…especially if Ottawa winter is trying to kill you and you need soup immediately.
Connie Chen
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!
… moreThe 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!
Phung Luynh
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
… moreMy 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
Janothan Michael
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.
… moreThat 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.
Ysabel Gieng
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!
… moreIt 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!
Peter “Adonis” Byberg
I had the best experience here
I kept seeing them post on Instagram and I really wanted to go but ended up there totally randomly!
Probably one of the best bahn mi I have ever had and the brother to dip in was the perfect combination. Everything came out hot and fresh and fast ! They also have cocktails and beer! The restaurant itself is pretty small but reminds me of Toronto. I will be back again next time with friends
… moreI kept seeing them post on Instagram and I really wanted to go but ended up there totally randomly!
Probably one of the best bahn mi I have ever had and the brother to dip in was the perfect combination. Everything came out hot and fresh and fast ! They also have cocktails and beer! The restaurant itself is pretty small but reminds me of Toronto. I will be back again next time with friends
Khoi Le
They welcome us with two cup of warm water with some substance of top.
The main part, pho is extremely DISAPPOINTING. The broth taste like sugar water. Price for the portion size is wildly out-of-this-world.
… moreThe main part, pho is extremely DISAPPOINTING. The broth taste like sugar water. Price for the portion size is wildly out-of-this-world.
sai naw kham
Update: the owners were really nice to refund the dish. It was really busy that day. My girlfriend really liked her beef pho soup and the appetiser was good too
Original: Food is bad and the pork chop is not even cooked properly for something that come after 20 mins and take some time to come around the table to collect order.
… moreOriginal: Food is bad and the pork chop is not even cooked properly for something that come after 20 mins and take some time to come around the table to collect order.
shabnam mog
The service was appalling from start to finish. To begin with, the table I was seated at was dirty and so sticky that my clothes were literally sticking to it.
I was never served water when I sat down. When my food finally arrived, the server noticed I had no water and said he would bring some, but then completely forgot. Instead, I watched them deliver bills to other tables and start cleaning while I was ignored. After several failed attempts to get their attention, I finally got my water when I was already halfway through my meal.
As for the food, the flavor was okay, but the quality was poor—the noodles were mushy, overcooked, and clumped together in several spots.
The biggest red flag, however, was the hygiene. When I asked for a takeout box, the one the server brought was wet inside. This is extremely unsanitary. I had to ask for a new one because I couldn’t trust putting my food in a wet container.
Between the lack of cleanliness and the negligent service, I cannot recommend this place.
… moreI was never served water when I sat down. When my food finally arrived, the server noticed I had no water and said he would bring some, but then completely forgot. Instead, I watched them deliver bills to other tables and start cleaning while I was ignored. After several failed attempts to get their attention, I finally got my water when I was already halfway through my meal.
As for the food, the flavor was okay, but the quality was poor—the noodles were mushy, overcooked, and clumped together in several spots.
The biggest red flag, however, was the hygiene. When I asked for a takeout box, the one the server brought was wet inside. This is extremely unsanitary. I had to ask for a new one because I couldn’t trust putting my food in a wet container.
Between the lack of cleanliness and the negligent service, I cannot recommend this place.
Kevin Kelly
Phobynight is easily my go-to pho spot in Ottawa, I don’t know any restaurant in Ottawa that does bigger portions and the pricing works well for me too. Been coming here 5+ years, you gotta try it!
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