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Pho 999 is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Vietnamese dishes. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the area and not particularly jazzed about Pho 999 but willing to give it a shot. Perhaps the other pho place a few blocks away would've been a better choice.Having only ordered beef pho with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing. My review is solely based on the one and only dish I ever get there: #23 (AKA Pho Ga, AKA Chicken Noodle Soup). But that one dish is enough for me to give them 4 out of 5 stars. And...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd finally gotten curious about pho, so I went to Pho 999 because it was convenient at the time. It was late afternoon, so the place was pretty empty. I told the greeter that this was my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why this place has high ratings, but it's pretty awful. We went there because I read all the good reviews on Yelp. When we got there, it smelled and wasn't the cleanest restaurant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my husband friends while I was vacationing in Van Nuys, CA. This place was awesome with awesome pho! The food was great and the restaurant could accommodate a large group. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So a couple of weeks after trying (and very much enjoying) Pho So 1, I found myself back in Van Nuys again for another Vietnamese noodle meal! Pho 999 succeeded in delivering a tasty bowl. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always wondered why there were so many cars parked in front of this place...I know why now... The food is tasty and unique! I don't remember the name of the dish or the # i ordered but i liked it....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this joint for about 15 years! It's great food, fast service and great prices. Doesn't get much better than that! I could eat here every meal every day
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll take the #19, #89, and a three color drink, please. That combination makes me happy.The pho here is damn good. This has been my pho spot since moving to LA and it beats driving down to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My fellow yelpers....could you have been wrong? Maybe I went on an off day? Maybe it was yesterdays earthquake that threw them off?! I don't know. But I did not think it was as great as my fellow...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since i was 11yrs old. So it is obvious this my favorite viet place. i love their combo pho soup!! oh yes!! spring rolls are bomb!! Their fish/house special sauce is really good. in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is terrible. The waiters are rude, they rush you to order, and have no patience. The food is tasteless. First of all, they don't give you broken rice when the dish is supposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good Pho place, but that's about it. Service is terrible due to language barrier. They stopped the practice of bringing the bowl by hand with the tip of waiter's thumbnail dipped into the soup....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best Pho place... in west LA. I come here many times with my gf when we really want some decent Pho and do not want to drive back to the San Gabriel Valley. There is also Pho So 1...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No Bahn mi?!?! what?? minus 2 stars.The spring rolls are suuuper minty. They stuffed too much of that green leafy thing in it.The porkchops rice plates taste ok. Their other rice plates were bland.Pho...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Value & Taste-2.5 starsSeems like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant but...the taste & portions were disappointing. Egg rolls (5 pieces per order) lacked flavor -2.5 stars. The charboiled shrimp w/...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhh yes... I'll have number.Pho is kinda phunny. You either really like it or you think it's disgusting. If you like it.... you look for things such as the broth...is it clear? salty? the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it me or have the portions shrunk? The large pho is definitely not a LARGE. The broth also didn't have that depth of flavor it had in the past...Unfortunately Pho So 1 across the street also seems...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cold and rainy outside but still want to go out to eat, well i suggest going here. they have a lot of different things on their menu and the food comes out pretty fast, not only that but its easy on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite of all the local pho spots in the valley. The broth is really rich in flavor which I have found to be hard to find at a lot of the places in the area. The soup is always loaded...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. My wife and I think this might be the best pho place in West LA. There's a place closer to us in Santa Monica, but we'd much rather drive 20 mins to have higher quality pho and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a large menu and plenty of pho power. Their soup is incredibly rich and authentic, and servings of sprouts and basil are fresh and plentiful. I should also state the obvious and say...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey Pho 999. This place is the closest to what I ate in Vietnam when I was there. The 8 beef dinner is amazing, I ordered it because it was the most expensive thing on the menu and it was worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! It doesn't hurt that I live near this place, love soup, and my order costs around $6 for a huge meal! As a Jew, I don't really eat pork which a lot of good pho is... or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever sit at a party by yourself, sitting on the couch, sipping your beer, quietly thinking, "damn i stick out like a sore thumb because everyone is Vietnamese and talking with BAM BO BAUS and laughing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's so sad that the quality of food here is awesome, but the closing service sucks ass!!! don't come here near closing time, they rush you like there's no tomorrow.this past saturday, a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure about the regular pho and other dishes, but i only get the seafood pho #35 on the menu but ask for pho noodles instead of the noodles that it comes with. Its sooooooo good. I also get the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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I come here on a few occassions with friends and the pho here is good. Also the appetizers and rice plates always look good but I have yet to try them. I like coming here because their menu is amusing - try...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed a great bowl of Pho here for breakfast. Lots of choices on the menu for my next visit. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean it was inside the restaurant. Alas, the Taliban health...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here for lunch. It's pretty crowded during lunch. Food is great.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pho is quite good whether you're into tendon and tripe or just want some noodles and beef. The pho is a bit high on MSG but as Bobby Flay once said, "Eat salt. You'll die of something else." Other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We chose Pho 999 over Pho So 1 across the street based solely on the health dept rating, 999 had an "A" , So 1 had a "B". Yes, yes, I know it's a Vietnamese restaurant... but we couldn't decide so we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ate here the other day. I used to come here alot when i worked in the area. Just wanted to try it again. Prices resonable pho was 5.75-5.95 a bowl very reasonable but only come in one size wich was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best pho around! The noodles are perfect. Most pho restaurants overcook their noodles, however, Pho999 is always consistent. Their service has gotten much better over the years, but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large menu selection...Good food for the priceBest Vietnamese food I have found in the valley
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pho 999, for the first time tonite.Here's the deal--We ordered the Pho Tai Nam Gan with Bo Vien Meatballs and the Rice Dish with Shredded Pork, Pork Meatloaf, Egg, and Shrimp Cake, and the Cha Gio Egg...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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I always love going here. It's a whole in a wall, but its good! Their pho is nice and hot. I also like their rice dishes. It's the fried rice that makes the dish. It's a fave spot for friends to get a quick...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here because she said it was so good. You know what?! She's absolutely right! We ordered fresh spring rolls. It was filled with pork and shrimp....oh yum yum. Then, we got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pho 999 is an EXCELLENT Vietnamese place - fast, cheap, clean*, tasty and with TV (all the essential things needed for an LA Vietnamese restaurant). (*relative to other hole in the wall joints)This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge menu. They have everything from pho to 7 Course Beef ($18.99) and a lot of stuff I've never heard of (not that I'm the biggest connoisseur of Vietnamese food but ya know... I get around ;P). The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at a good price. While it's not my favorite spot for pho, it's the best spot in the valley.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We're big fans of Vietnamese food and this is perhaps the best Vietnamese joint in the valley. Whenever we crave a light and delicious meal, we'll come here and it hits the spot each and every time.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see a diff between Pho So 1 across the street and this place. I ordered the banh hoi (one with beef, the other with egg rolls) and really, there isn't a whole lot you can do to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is close to me, and a regular stop of mine when I feel like Vietnamese food. I love their shrimp, pork and vermicelli dishes. They also have a wide range of boba drinks, including "soursop"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since high school, back in the days when there was hardly a non-vietnamese face in the house (besides the occasional local latino family enjoying the beef dinner or noodles). But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yes it is true the feisty toothless server can be a deterant but the food rocks!! My friend took us there and I have now gone back and will go back again.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it's because I used to go to Westminster and got spoiled...but I realize now South Bay Vietnamese restaurants are still better than even the Valley ones. I've been to Pho 999 a handful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: Friday was raining and cold and I was hungry. PHO!!! MMmm, it's good for you and tastes good too. I got there before the lunch hour rush crowd, which seems to be around 1pm. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I woulda given 4 stars but they were "out of beef soup", which means they were OUT OF PHO!!!!! How could this be? It was a Saturday night, dinner time! Other than that, good solid vietnamese -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the shrimp rolls, so I really shouldn't be rating it, but let me just say that this place is a great bet. They advertise that they have seven courses of beef, so of course I'll be back....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stopped here a couple of times before work and they've never done me wrong. Fast service, well priced, and they don't rush you if you want to take your time.I usually get the rice paper rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It should be 2-1/2 stars.Really good menu but the delivery was average. Maybe next time I need to try something else on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is as close as it gets to Brookhurst in west L.A. which is why it gets 4 stars from me. It is definitely better than So 1 across the street. It isn't without its problems. Sometimes I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time today with some coworkers, I had great Pho Ga (Vietnamese noodle soup with chicken). Came out fast and tasty. Only reason for 4 stars was I specifically asked if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Being a fan of pho and of Vietnamese food in general, I thought I would give this place a shot - especially after reading the reviews. I'm not from the area so I searched for pho and came across this place. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pho. Great in the winter. Be sure to add the hoisen sauce and a bit of the spicy red sauce. :)Service is bleh, but hey, it's up to YOU to make your Pho how you want.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pho here is bigger and has more meat than Pho So 1 across the boulevard, but so far Pho So 1 tastes better. The broth is rather plain, and this is the first time my bowl of pho got kind of boring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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It's a fast food chain. If you'd like a bigger menu with more variety, and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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I come to this location all the time since I work nearby. I've tried the one across the street, but they are a little pricier, and (I just found out) use MSG. This place consistently serves an awesome bowl of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For cheap good Vietnamese food in the valley, this is the spot! Located across the street from 99 Ranch in a mini-mall, this Pho 999 is moderately sized with a larger menu than their NoHo location....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Viet restaurant in the Valley! (better than Pho So 1) if you're looking for an authentic Viet experience, I highly suggest this place! Service is great, food comes out in less than 5...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still new to the Vietnamese cuisine game, but I know I like pho and I like this place. Have had the pho ga and the tai nam gau, and both were very good. Great flavorful broth with all the phos...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place for Take Out because service sucks! The only reason this is getting a 3 star is because I actually do like some of their rice dishes.I still left some tip regardless, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I usually hit this place up once a week if possible. The service is very fast and efficient, with the bowl of pho usually beating out your drinks...especially if you order a Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, but I am loving the huge bowls of hot pho and cold papaya boba! This place is more colorful than the place across the street, but I like them both. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Vietnamese food I've been able to find in the valley. It still doesn't beat some of the pho I've had in the bay area, but it's good. I usually get both the chicken and vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's pho, or maybe it's Pho 999, but the scent of the meat here leaves something to be desired. The taste is amazingly good, though, and I have no complaints there. You definitely get your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The broth here is amazing--rich but not too MSG-tasting. I eat here at least once a week. Good size portions, the staff is friendly. They have out-of-this world durian shakes! Cons: The beer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soup was good. Portions were generous. HOWEVER, the brisket tasted freezer burned. Another however...the spring rolls were better than the place across the street, so I'd probably come back here and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best Pho north of South Bay/Orange County. Favorite Pho dish is Tai Chin Nam, favorite plate dish is Vietnamese Pork dish, and if its a hot day in the Valley, try a Soda Chanh Muoi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pho 999. Before I discovered the taste of "real" pho, I used to go to Western Pho in Koreatown. That was back in the days when I was first devirginized by the Pho experience. This place has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in the area, but after visiting this place, I wished I did. Like most of my favorite restaurants, this place does not spend a lot of money of fancy decor. They focus on the food. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of the two venerable pho joints at the Victory Sepulveda intersection in Van Nuys, Pho 999 is the gaudier of the two, decorated in classic style with fake flowers, wallpaper printed with bamboo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Forget the $9.00/bowl chi-chi hipster junk and try this authentic little joint. The extensive menu offers much more than just pho and the meals are true-to-form with a distinctly Vietnamese taste (as opposed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Not a dive, per se, but Simple would sum Pho 999 up nicely. Like many other Pho restaurants, tables are numbered and sports can be viewed from multiple big-screen TVs. Lunchtime can get extremely crowded so...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pho. Get the #15 and a Spring roll.The #15 is a beef flank, brisket soup. They give you all kids of fixings... just dump em all in together and add Hoison sauce, and the hot Chile stuff to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been living in this area for the past 2 months and I have been only to 2 pho shops in the area. I haven't been checking out other places because I like this place. They have a large variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The San Fernando Valley boasts a slew of authentic Asian restaurants operated by and catering to first generation arrivals. One such establishment is Pho 999-- and valley locals of all stripes are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best pho in the valley!service is quick. extensive menu offers something for everybody. and don't forget your iced coffee with condensed milk.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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The Pho was nice and hot and flavorful, The service was quick and attentive. No wait on a thursday night.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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If you haven't tried Vietnamese noodle soup, then I'd recommend giving htis a try. It's cheap, their deserts are good, but not your typical ice cream and cake. The environment here is very clean, and you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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if you live in the valley, you donit have to traipse to little saigon in orange county to find an authentic, inexpensive---and good---vietnamese restaurant. for about $12 each, four people will be served...
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