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| - Surprisingly better than expected, and definitely a reliable spot for decent pho with good-sized portions, set within a clean, modern, refined atmosphere. Clearly, this isn't your corner Pho Mi. The decor is actually quite clean and classy, and it looks like a nice, reliable spot for a date, a family dinner, a group of friends, etc. It's a versatile atmosphere that accommodates a variety of circumstances.
First, parking. It's in a busy plaza located on the southeast corner of Mavis Road and Eglinton Avenue W (just a block north from the Mavis Road exit of Highway 403), in the same plaza as No Frills, NCIX, and right beside Sam Woo Chinese Restaurant. There are lots of parking spots, and it shouldn't be too hard to find one despite how busy this plaza gets.
Second, the food. We visited on a weekday afternoon and each ordered the lunch special for $9.00, which includes one appetizer and one main from a specific list (mains to choose from include popular choices like Noodles with Rare Beef and Rice with Grilled Beef, both of which we ordered). We also each had the deep fried chicken spring rolls, which were delicious. Overall, the food was tasty. The pho noodle bowl was a good size, broth wasn't too oily, and was very satisfying. The Rice with Grilled Beef was fine, but the meat was a bit tough. Definitely full of flavourful, but it wasn't the best quality meat so it was a bit difficult to chew. If they improve the quality of their meat, this dish could also become a favourite.
Overall, a very satisfying meal and we'll definitely be back.
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