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Pho Mi 99
Category: Restaurants Vietnamese Vietnamese [Edit]
4557 Hurontario StMississauga, ON L4Z 3M2
(905) 501-8988
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Pho Mi 99
15 reviews in English
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Review from Robert C.
Toronto, ON
4/27/2012
Let's start off by saying I am a repeat customer. I have decided to write a review now as I see that it hasn't been favourable in some eyes. I can say that everyone that I have introduced this place too has been delighted. My friends ranging from Korean to white in descent so as to not skew any objectives.
The place is always busy when we arrive and the service is very quick and always with a smile. I have to say that for the area it is pleasant from where I usually get my Pho fixings. Not to disrespect this one it's not comparable to where I normally eat. Like I said it's pretty good for the area. I always eat the Special bowl pretty much every Pho I go to.
Go ahead and enjoy a nice bowl of Pho. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Pho Mi 99 looks a little sketchy from the outside with all the curtains drawn down and the small storefront. I almost want to pass and go somewhere else. But my Friend made me... she has weakness to Pho as I am to sushi so we walked in.
A busy dining room on a Sunday evening always a good sign. Service here is so fast... we got all our food in less than 5 minutes after we ordered!!
Special Pho ($7)
- broth is cleared but flavoured with a hint of herb
- noodle is the dry varieties but was prepared properly
Banh Cuon Lua ($5)
- nice portion for the price
- pork filling was a little bland but overall was quite good as not too many Vietnamese restaurant as that on their regular menu
Fast service, decent food and affordable prices made Pho Mi 99 the place to go if you have a craving for Vietnamese food when you are in the area.Listed in: Vietnamese Food in the GTA!, A Day in Mississauga!
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Review from Duong N.
7/14/2011
I've had great pho, and I've had horrible pho before in places around the world. This place? It rates below average. This is nothing even remotely close to what you can get at an average place in California.
The only thing positive about this place? It looks nice and clean.
We ordered, in our group, the pho, bun bo hue (beef rice noodle, central Vietnam style), and banh cuon (rice flour wraps).
First off the pho, which is supposed to be its staple dish, I ordered the special with everything. Where's the beef? (I feel like an old Wendy's commercial) I ordered the extra large, and the total scantily pieces of meat were less than small bowls I would get in other places. Next, the broth was like slightly flavoured water. That was not pho broth. Pho broth is supposed to be flavorful. I might as well pour water with some rice noodles and add a few tiny slices of meat to make something that would taste the same.
Next, I will just group the Bun Bo Hue and Banh Cuon together. They are just flavourless. They lack in meat, and they lack in flavor. The broth, once again, tasted more like water than what it is supposed to taste like.
As for service? Well, they kept forgetting my coffee drink I ordered; they did not bring out the veggies until we reminded them; and they really appear indifferent. They were not rude, so that saved them from a 1-star review. But as far as food goes? Look elsewhere if you want authentic, good tasting food. -
Review from Kent P.
11/7/2011
What an awful little plaza. There's a giant Chinese buffet and a bunch of little shit convenience stores, but this place was pretty good.
Staff was super friendly, the pho and bun were both passable (spring rolls on bun not great...extra fried, less delicious vegetable filling), and they have those giant hot plates for cooking pho and beef right at your table if you're in a party of 3 or 4. That looked like a lot of fun.
Quite inexpensive and quick. -
Review from Gingerbread C.
Mississauga, ON
1/9/2012
Disgusting, disgusting, disgusting!
There was a 2x3 cm long rusty screw in my boyfriends vermicelli bowl. Their excuse was it flew off the knife they were using. I usually love going for Pho but I lost my appetite right after. They replaced the vermicelli bowl with a new one but I am sure my boyfriend will never go to another Pho Mi 99 ever again.
I should also add on how the decor was very gloomy. The menu looks like it's never been cleaned/wiped. The utensils were dirty and the staffs had very dirty and stained cloths.
The dirtiest Pho Mi 99 in Mississauga. Compared to this the one in Heartland is the cleanest. I don't recommend this place at all. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 5/27/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Almost a year after I started coming here, still very pleased. I've come so often I don't look at the menu and write down 201 - medium - special rare beef with tripe, tendon and flank.
I could litteraly come in, order eat and pay within 20 mins. I've done it once!
Quick and fast service, lots of seating. I've only encountered one line up while waiting Friday afternoon at 12:30pm.Listed in: Lunch time in Mississauga, Gluten Free and Substitute…, Eats in Mississsauga
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11/30/2010
Don't be confused with the Pho Mi 99 on Huronontario. If I remember correctly, I think this used to… Read more »
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Review from Rich L.
7/26/2011
208+11. The vermicelli looked really good too. I got the med-rare meat & meatball pho and spring rolls. The broth had a deep flavor but I thought the meat slightly over done but still tender enough.
The menu was a little overwhelming and I was looked upon as the expert and offer the limited amount of advice that I could. Pho or vermicelli.
A Vietnamese place full of Vietnamese people ... I'm sold. -
Review from D'Arcy L.
Terrebonne, QC
1/8/2012
Had dinner at this establishment tonight as I was driving by and felt like some noodles. Place was pretty packed and they had a huge menu! I ordered a vermicelli with grilled chicken spring roll and shredded pork with crispy pork spring roll. I thought I ordered the fried version but I got the fresh one. It was okay, decent tasting and came with a light hoisin type sauce. Back to my main noodle dish it was huge but had lots of sprouts (filler) in my mind. It also lacked some flavor that I have had at other places. Sure they have hoisin and chilli sauce on the table but usually the flavor is a bit bolder. Other tables I looked at their meals looked decent. Maybe I should have ordered the Pho. It was washed down with a Vietnamese coffe which was nice. I'll come back and give this place another go but tonight was just okay in my mind.
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Review from Tara L.
5/31/2011
I've been to this place several times now whenever I'm in the area. Having eaten at many Pho restaurants in California and other places, this place really stands out.
The biggest indicator? The cleanliness. I have never been to a Vietnamese Pho restaurant where the place was brightly lit and immaculately kept. The floors are not sticky and do not have a slippery feel. Even the restrooms were clean!
The authenticity of the food is also shown through the patrons. Most are Vietnamese families, and the restaurant is run by a Vietnamese family.
I ordered a small Pho bowl with tendon and brisket ($5). The broth was clear, and had a nice earthy, aromatic flavor. The broth was actually simmered with actual beef bones, not with instant soup mix. It was not salty at all, and with the addition of lime and bean sprouts, the flavors melded together very nicely. The cuts of beef were lean and tender, and did not leave an after taste that is found common in old beef. The spring rolls ($3) were lightly deep fried and had just the right amount of filling to pepper ratio. It didn't even need the fish sauce that came with it!
Service was quick and friendly, and for a full meal under $10? This can't be beat. It's a must try! -
Review from Joe H.
I believe this is actually one of the only pho places around my work. They've been dropping like flies but this one has stuck around. Like always, pho pilgrimage rules apply to my visit here this time.
So, upon ordering, I noticed they don't have only shrimp fresh rolls so I got pork/shrimp rolls. I also had their "special 99" bowl. Basically the same as every other place.
The first taste of the broth was quite nice. I tasted a bunch of basil already in it which was kinda nice. The broth was alright, but could have used a bit more back end flavour and less salt to compensate (or msg).
The 2nd test was the rare beef. It was surprisingly still rare (which is how I like it) when I took it out. After a taste it was definitely one of the better beef slices I've had in a while. I would still like it ruby red rare though when they bring it out. I guess they rarely do that anymore?
The rest of the ingredients were alright... The beef balls were kinda nothing special, the tendon was a cake of tendon (I'd rather have it in long chunks), and the brisket was not bad.
The fresh rolls were kinda disappointing. On one hand, they put basil and noodles in it fresh and you could taste it. On the other hand... where the heck was the pork and the shrimp? Hiding? I think I found some behind a piece of basil?
As far as close to my work goes, this place wins the battle so far.Listed in: My Pho Pilgrimage
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Review from Jen I.
Mississauga, ON
6/10/2009
I've been to quite a few Vietnamese restaurants and while they were ok, this one is really one of the better ones.
They are very clean, efficient and fast. I've had their Pho with beef which was VERY tasty and the prices are cheap for the amount that you get. I've also had the Bun Bi and it was delicious as well. Great spring rolls too! -
Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/7/2009
I really like this place. The value is good, the restaurant is clean and the service is fast and friendly. Friendly service is hard to come by at Vietnamese restaurants. Just because your food is cheap doesn't mean you deserve a frown. The people here are just nicer.
For me, some of the other Pho restaurants simply charge too much for pho without the meat. This price this place charges is fair.
Oh, and the restrooms are clean. A good thing after downing a whole bowl of soup and coconut juice. -
Review from Melissa L.
8/4/2010
We all decided to give in to our craving for pho. One person did a quick internet search that brought us to Pho Mi 99. We arrived as the lunch rush was in full swing and were very happy to be seated immediately. Note that diners are expected to write down their own orders on the order form provided.
Each of us ordered the pho combo with everything (#1?). Two fo us ordered "medium" portions and two ordered "large" portions. A tiny plate of sprouts, basil, lime and chilis arrived at our table. Given that all four of us ordered pho we weren't sure if this was meant for all of us to share or if three more plates would be arriving. Yup, it was meant for us to share. After a 15 minute wait our food arrived and the bowls were HUGE. What they consider a medium serving would be a large or extra large where I'm from. Whoa! The large portion could have easily fed 3 people! And no, none of us were able to finish our dishes.
The noodles were slightly chewy and perfectly cooked, the broth was hot, rich and flavorful and the meat was abundant (more than I've ever received for a "medium" portion). Conversation was kept at a minimum as we happily slurped our noodles.
This place is clean, crowded and filled with people that seemed really happy to be there. Portions are HUGE, the food is good and prices are very reasonable. What more could you ask for? Patrons seemed to range from office workers to housewives to construction workers. A good place for lunch. There is no way a person can leave here hungry. -
Review from Rao R.
Brampton, ON
5/9/2011
This resturant always never fails to deliver one of the best tasting Pho's in the GTA. The pho is always hot and tasty for everyones liking. However, there is alot of MSG in the soup of the pho and you can get thirsty from it. Other dishes include Bun Bo Hue, Hu tieu my tho are amazing dishes but the main star is the pho. I reccomend this to anyone who loves eating.
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Review from John C.
Mississauga, ON
11/19/2009 1 photo
So good for so little money. I am so stuffed.
