Best pho restaurants in Calgary that you need to try at least once
When the weather turns cold in Calgary, nothing hits the spot quite like a comforting bowl of piping hot pho, and Calgarians are lucky to have dozens of spots serving up the classic Vietnamese dish.
With broth, silky rice noodles, a generous sprinkling of herbs and vegetables, and thinly sliced meat, we’ll never say no to a bowl.
For all those pho fans out there, here are some of the best spots in Calgary serving up slurp-worthy bowls to enjoy.
Mot To
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From the team behind Pho Dau Bo, this contemporary Vietnamese restaurant features a menu of traditional dishes with modern twists.
The chefs know there is much more to Vietnamese food than classics like pho and vermicelli bowls. This new concept is a chance to be playful and inventive with familiar and traditional dishes.
It also happened to be named one of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants. It’s without a doubt some of the best pho in Calgary you could hope to find.
Address: 1609 Centre St. NW, Calgary
Pure Street Food
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Pure specializes in Vietnamese street food favourites, and its concise menu allows the First Street Market spot to focus on making each dish to perfection.
With both beef and chicken pho on offer, it’s a must-visit if you’re craving a good, hearty bowlful in downtown Calgary.
Address: 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
Hà Tiên
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This unassuming neighbourhood staple serves up some truly incredible Vietnamese dishes. Hà Tiên uses fresh ingredients to bring out the flavour in all of its dishes, including its pho, which is available with brisket, tripe, and seafood, in addition to the usual chicken and beef options.
Address: #10 11225 30th St. SW, Calgary
Bow River Restaurant
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Bow River Restaurant dishes out huge, steaming hot portions of pho and other delicious creations. Enjoy a bowl in its modern dining room or order a meal for pick-up or delivery.
Address: #102 8408 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary
Van Son
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The family behind Van Son comprises over 50 cousins who own numerous Vietnamese restaurants in Calgary and the surrounding area, as well as in Saskatoon. This extensive family network ensures a wealth of experience and love is infused into their meals.
Address: #308 16th Ave. NW, Calgary
Pho Dau Bo
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Pho Sate Ga Hoac Bo Hoac Do Bien is this spot’s famous dish. The broth is cooked for 16 hours and can be ordered with chicken, beef, or seafood and can also be paired with the eatery’s regular beef broth or spicy sate broth.
Address: #110 4909 17th Ave. SE, Calgary
LeLa Vietnamese
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Known for its epic pho, LeLa is hard to beat when it comes to a piping hot bowl of noodles in Calgary.
Address: Bay #4, 6624 Centre St. SE, Calgary
Pho Thanh Vietnamese Noodle House
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A cozy spot to stop into and grab a quality bowl of soup, Pho Thanh has been a local favourite for a while.
Address: 6630 4th St. NE, Calgary
Pho 26 Restaurant
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Pho 26 uses 26 ingredients to make its soup (starting with water, beef, bone, salt, pepper, and sugar), so you know it’s got to be good.
Address: 4019 17th Ave. SE, Calgary
Pho Hoan Pasteur
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This Edmonton-based pho chain has four Calgary locations, including Mahogany Plaza, Royal Oak, Sage Hill, and Quarry Park, where you can get a killer bowl of soup.
Address: #160 7 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
Address: #8108 8650 112th Ave. NW, Calgary
Address: #917 163 Quarry Park Blvd. SE, Calgary
Address: #130 74 Sage Hill Plaza NW, Calgary
Pho Nga
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This neighbourhood spot is known for pho and spring rolls, so it’s never a bad idea to stop in here when you’re craving those items. The restaurant even appeared on-screen during an episode of the hit HBO series The Last of Us.
Address: 1403 Centre St. NW, Calgary
Pho Pham
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Pho Pham, the sister restaurant to Pho Hoan Pasteur, now has two Calgary locations, with one in Signal Hill and another in the University District. The spot offers a wide variety of classic Vietnamese dishes, with beef pho as its specialty.
Address: 5683 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary
Address: 3908 University Ave. NW, Calgary
Pho Hoai Vietnamese Noodle House
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This pho spot is popular with locals and has a ton of returning customers. One taste of its quality pho and it’s not hard to see why.
Address: Bay #16, 132 3rd Ave. SE, Calgary
Tre Vietnamese Kitchen
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Tre Vietnamese Kitchen offers a completely gluten-free menu, with no items containing gluten stocked in its kitchen, making it a great choice for those with gluten intolerances.
Address: #110 1414 8th St. SW, Calgary
With files from Hanna McLean, Elle McLean, and Hogan Short