In Montreal's Chinatown, there are plenty of eateries to choose from. I wasn't aware that Pho Bang New York had been recognized as one of the best places to eat pho in the city, because my decision to eat there wasn't mine to choose.  \n\nIt was mid-December, around 5pm on a Wednesday evening. It was pitch black and freezing; I'd say it was - 15 C, not including the windchill. Walking up and down Boul. Saint-Laurent between Viger Avenue and Boul. Rene Levesque, I was eager to to find a place to fill my stomach and escape from the cold for a while. There's no shortage of restaurants but which one to choose? When I saw a couple check out Pho Bang's menu posted on the window and go inside, I promptly decided to do the same. I thought that if it was good enough for them, it was good enough for me. I'm very glad that I did. \n\nIt's a large and clean restaurant, and the service was quick and prompt. It was before the dinner rush so it wasn't too crowded. I could enjoy my meal at a comfortable pace without feeling the need to eat and leave right away. \n\nI ordered the pork spring rolls ($2.50) and a large pho beef bowl with flank beef and tripe ($7.50). The spring rolls were okay, though a little greasy for my taste, but the pho was delicious. The broth wasn't piping hot which is good. It's annoying to have to wait and watch your meal cool down when all you want to do is eat it. The broth was light and flavourful, and the meat cooked well. I've only had tripe once years ago so I completely forgot how it tasted; I realized that I wasn't missing much so I ate everything else in the bowl. \n\nAdmittedly, the large bowl was too large for me to finish it entirely. My swollen belly was fighting for room when the tights underneath my jeans were constricting my body. Needless to say, I felt very full but it was well worth it. There isn't any question that I'll return to Pho Bang New York again.