Best Pho in Ottawa
Authentic Vietnamese pho, slow-simmered for 12+ hours at 309 Dalhousie St, ByWard Market
Why We're Ottawa's Top-Rated Pho
For over 25 years, Pho By Night has been the destination for the best pho in Ottawa. Located in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market, our family-owned Vietnamese restaurant has welcomed generations of students, families, late-night diners, and visitors from across the National Capital Region. Since opening our doors in 2000, we have stayed true to the authentic recipes passed down through our family, refusing to take shortcuts with our broth or compromise on the quality of our ingredients.
What sets our pho apart from every other noodle soup in Ottawa is time and tradition. Our beef broth is slow-simmered for over 12 hours using real beef bones, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and a carefully balanced blend of traditional Vietnamese spices. The result is a clear, aromatic, deeply flavourful broth that forms the soul of every bowl we serve. Whether you are a longtime regular or trying Vietnamese pho for the very first time, every visit to Pho By Night is an experience rooted in authenticity, warmth, and care.
Our restaurant is proud to offer halal-friendly options, a dedicated vegan pho, and a menu that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. We source fresh herbs daily, prepare our rice noodles with precision, and treat every guest like family. It is this commitment to quality and community that has earned us over 1,200 Google reviews and a reputation as one of the top-rated Vietnamese restaurants in Ottawa.
12+ Hour Broth
Slow-simmered overnight for deep, authentic flavour
Family Recipes Since 2000
Three generations of Vietnamese cooking tradition
Halal-Friendly Options
Halal-certified beef and chicken available
5-Star Google Reviews
Over 1,200 reviews from satisfied Ottawa diners
Our Most Popular Pho Dishes
From rare beef to vegan options, discover the Vietnamese noodle soups that have made Pho By Night a top-rated Ottawa restaurant.
What Makes Great Pho
Great pho is defined by the quality of its broth. A properly made Vietnamese pho broth is clear, never cloudy, with a deep aroma of star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger. At Pho By Night, we achieve this by slow-simmering beef bones for over 12 hours, carefully skimming impurities to maintain a clean, transparent broth that is rich in flavour without being heavy or greasy.
Beyond the broth, the best pho in Ottawa demands fresh, high-quality accompaniments. We prepare our herb plates daily, offering Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and fresh chili so every guest can customize their bowl. Our rice noodles, known as banh pho, are cooked to a soft yet slightly chewy texture that holds up beautifully in the hot broth.
12+ Hours of Slow Simmering
Our beef broth cooks overnight, extracting deep flavour from bones and traditional Vietnamese spices while keeping the broth perfectly clear.
No Instant Bases or Shortcuts
We never use instant broth bases or MSG flavour packets. The taste comes from real beef bones, roasted aromatics, and careful technique.
Fresh Herbs Served Daily
Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, and cilantro are prepared fresh each morning so every bowl of pho is bright and aromatic.
Quality Rice Noodles
Our banh pho noodles are cooked to the ideal texture, soft yet slightly chewy, creating the perfect foundation for our signature broth.
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.
What Ottawa Locals Say
Over 1,200 Google reviews and counting. Here is what Ottawa diners love about Pho By Night.
"The broth here is unlike anything else in Ottawa. You can taste the hours of slow simmering in every spoonful. This is the real deal."
"We've been coming to Pho By Night for years as a family. The kids love the chicken pho and the staff always makes us feel welcome."
"Best late-night food in ByWard Market, hands down. After a night out, nothing beats a hot bowl of pho at Pho By Night."
"As someone who grew up eating pho in Vietnam, I can say Pho By Night is the most authentic Vietnamese restaurant I have found in Ottawa."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding the best pho in Ottawa and dining at Pho By Night.