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| - After having an awesome experience at Pho Mi 99, I was determined to try other Vietnamese restaurants so as to determine if Pho Mi 99 was uniquely outstanding or whether it was just the great taste of Vietnamese cuisine.
What made me crazy about Pho Mi 99 was their vermicelli w/ grilled chicken, so that's what I planned to order at Pho Queen City.
Located in an area full of affordable hole in the walls.
We entered to an almost empty restaurant, but looked neat and clean. The server was a young lady, whom seemed like the owners daughter. She was very friendly.
I saw that they had the vermicelli w/ grilled chicken and shrimp, which also included a spring roll. But since I didn't want the spring roll and my vegetarian friend did, I asked if they could make it a vegetarian spring roll and serve it on the side, instead of on top, as they would usually do. They agreed to my request without any hesitation.
Their iced coffee was good but was not served the way Pho Mi 99 served theirs (with a coffee drip and ice separate), but rather was all mixed and ready.
Once they brought the food I noticed that the vermicelli was a slightly larger portion. Also, they did not have soy sauce on the table, which wasn't a big deal since Im assuming vietnamese food doesn't usually need soy sauce, but since I like my food with it I asked for some. The server mentioned that they only have a homemade kind. Once I tried the soy sauce I was in love as it was infused with roasted garlic so was extremely flavourful.
The verdict for my vermicelli: good but not as good as Pho Mi 99.
The chicken were cut into small pieces and did not have as much of that sweet glazed taste to it. I did like it though, and wouldn't mind going there again, especially after the amazing service.
My friends favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Mississauga is Pho Do Thi. But he determined that he preferred the Pho from Pho Queen City, which says a lot.
A great restaurant and I will be back!
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