Best Pho in Ottawa: How to Choose
Compare pho styles, ingredients, and location before choosing a bowl in Ottawa.
How to Choose Pho in Ottawa
“Best pho” is personal. When comparing pho restaurants in Ottawa, start with the style of broth and protein you prefer, check the current ingredients and dietary information, and consider whether the location and ordering options work for your visit.
Pho By Night is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant at 309 Dalhousie St in Ottawa’s ByWard Market. The current menu includes beef, chicken, spicy, and vegan pho, as well as The Supreme Soup Bowl. Compare the menu and ask staff about any specific dietary needs before ordering.
Pho styles
Beef, chicken, spicy, vegan, and combination options
Family-owned
Serving ByWard Market since 2000
Dietary questions
Confirm current ingredients and preparation with staff
ByWard Market
309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa
Pho Styles on the Menu
Compare several pho styles available at Pho By Night. Menu items and ingredients can change; use the current menu for ordering details.
What to Look For in a Bowl of Pho
Start with the broth style and protein that suit your taste. Traditional beef pho, chicken pho, spicy versions, and plant-based bowls can differ in ingredients and flavour, so review each restaurant’s menu rather than assuming every bowl follows the same recipe.
If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, ask about ingredients and kitchen preparation. For a first visit, a single-protein bowl is a straightforward place to start; choose a combination bowl if you want several textures in one serving.
Broth and protein
Decide whether you want beef, chicken, spicy, or plant-based pho.
Dietary details
Check ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant if you have a restriction.
Garnishes and sauces
Ask what comes with the bowl and add condiments gradually to suit your taste.
Location and ordering
Compare the restaurant’s location, hours, and current dine-in or online ordering options.
Pro tip: Taste the broth on its own before adding anything. Then squeeze in fresh lime, add herbs, and use hoisin and chili sauce as a dipping condiment for the meat rather than pouring it into the soup. Want to learn more? Read our complete Pho 101 guide for first-time visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding the best pho in Ottawa and dining at Pho By Night.