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| - We were driving through Mississauga and I had a hankering for some Vietnamese food, and since I'd been to Pho Hung several years before and enjoyed the food, it was a total no-brainer.
The restaurant was almost completely full, but we were nevertheless able to snag a table by the window. Our server immediately presented us with complimentary tea and a couple of menus. I knew exactly what I wanted, so I filled out the accompanying paper to indicate my order of Bun / Vermicelli ("Grilled Beef, Spring Roll with Vermicelli and Vegetables").
(I should note that I also indicated, on that paper, that I wanted glasses of water for myself and my dining companion. We never got them.)
The food arrived a short time later and it's probably the best version of this dish I've had in quite some time. Everything worked; the meat was delicious and flavorful, while the plentiful noodles and vegetables were a perfect accompaniment. The included spring roll was hot and fresh, as well.
(At first I was a little concerned that a dish of fish sauce wasn't provided, but then the waiter brought over a jug of the stuff. A whole jug! I've never seen that before, but I wish more restaurants would do that.)
The only negative aspect to the meal was the subpar service. In addition to not receiving the aforementioned water, our waiter didn't appear at all once we got our food.)
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