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| - Since firstly tasted Pho in The Vietnamese quarter of Paris a few years back, I've been a big fan of Vietnamese beef noodle AKA Pho. Throughout the years, I have been to at least a dozen of Vietnamese Pho places in GTA. When I stayed abroad, I also frequently looked for Pho restaurants in different countries.
With my experience, it is fair to say, overall, this My Pho restaurant is definitely the best Pho place that I've ever been to. Previously, I visited this place under the old management once, but I wasn't too impressed at that time. However, the new management of this place seems to bring the quality of the food as well as many other important factors here to a satisfaction level beyond usual expectation. Therefore my review will only focus my experience with this place since the new management took it over in December 2015.
I'm now a frequent patron of My Pho and here are the reasons why I like it so much and why I think it really stands out from any other Pho places:
1. Quality and size of food. Simply amazing!
In comparison to any other chain Pho places, My Pho surely has better food quality. Taking the example of my all time favorite their Special Pho, not only their size is extremely filling (I usually order a large and I literally see a small mountain of assorted beef meat, sitting on top of some noodle. Upon finishing up, I won't feel hungry for at least 4 to 5 hours, while other places only maintain me for 3), the kitchen only uses the best material and soup stock as I can tell. The owner are also willing to listen to customers' feedback. One common thing with Vietnamese Pho is that they are sometimes heavy with MSG in their soup, which cause people to feel thirsty afterwards. So noticing such concern, the owner has changed the recipe of the soup and now it's MSG-free. Since then, I do feel the difference and I like it even more because it tastes only better and it's even healthier. I have also tried a few other dishes, like the curry, stay beef noodle, or the Saturday lunch special Vietnamese crepe, none of them ever lowered my expectation what this amazing place can produce.
2. Quality of service. Very friendly and caring.
Once you enter, staffs will greet you immediately and serve you with a hot cup of water or tea, according to your preference. Once you place an order, expect it to come up quick enough to prevent you feeling boredom. After your food is served, not only the staffs and but the owner will also frequently come to check if you are happy with your order. I notice this place is a family run business, not the normal type of chain restaurant. Perhaps that explains why you feel always being treated so nicely and genuinely every time you visit.
3. Quality of ambience. Outstanding.
Unlike a lot of Pho places where seats are arranged in a over-crowded manner, and tables are not so well kept, this place is spacious and fairly bright with its top down window storefront. It has marble tables and couch-like sofa for seating, great for lone wolf type of gourmet like me, or couples, or even larger family groups. I can tell that the staffs take pains to keep this place extremely clean as they are almost constantly doing the cleansing. Overall, the interior decoration are also way better than any other Pho pages I've been to. Well up to the standard of a decent family restaurant.
4. Pricing. Bang for your buck.
After all the positives factors I've pointed out, I would like add the pricing of their menu is very reasonable. I usually end up paying around 11 bucks for a large bowl of Special Pho, tip and tax included. Unlike many other restaurants in the same group, this place also takes credit card, debit and cash, regardless the final amount is. They also the latest POS terminal (it's like an iPad) which works like charm when it comes to payment. It can even email your receipt to your email address! I don't think many restaurants can boast such great and flexible payment options. Just another reason why I love this place.
In sum, if you are a big fan of Vietnamese Pho like me in Mississauga, don't ever miss an opportunity to visit this amazing place. Try their menu and I'm sure after that you would largely agree with me for the reasons why I love this place quite so :-D
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