what a pleasant surprise today. I read the reviews but didn't expect much considering it was off the beaten path and I dont typically agree with a lot or reviews on yelp. I always order the no.1 at new pho places as it's always the same combination and it was really good. Northern style pho broth which is a mild broth but not in a bland way, very tasty, clean and didn't have any taste of msg or bouillon/dashi. the typical cheat code a lot of places seem to use to pack some flavor. im not saying it was void of any but I couldn't make it out being asian. hidden gem that could rival any Westminster pho. nice ladies and clean bathroom. definitely will be back. read more

I'm shocked this place has such a good yelp rating. Pho was good, 7.5/10. Meats were soft and cooked right. Broth is on the lighter side but still good. Noodles were thin and cooked properly. The bone rib was a hard miss. It was very chewy and almost hard, as if it was old. Cooked a while ago and sitting for someone to order it. The rib itself is 4/10, if 5/10 meant acceptable. I ONLY recommend this spot if you're on your lunch break and gotta stay in the area for work. Otherwise, you should make the drive to eat better. I assume the good rating they have is due to lack of competition in the immediate area. They have a B rating as if 9/25/2024! 1.5 years and they still haven't made the effort to get right? I've eaten in many hole in the wall spots and have pretty normal standards for cleanliness as I understand how things get. But this place made me feel dirty. I'm a dude who can just stand and piss over any drain, but the restroom was disgusting. If my family was with me I would feel horrible allowing my wife or kids to have to use it. Washing your hands would make you feel dirtier, that's how bad it was. Bottom line. 6/10 If you must remain in this area, go for it. The pho is good enough. If you have options and time 4/10, steer clear from here until they put in the effort. If the bathroom didn't gross me out so much, I woulda took a photo. read more

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Came here for a quick meal and it definitely hit the spot. I ordered the filet steak pho along with a refreshing iced drink, and everything was simple but really satisfying. The filet steak in the pho was tender and flavorful, and the broth was warm, rich, and comforting--exactly what you want from a good bowl of pho. It felt like a perfect balance, not too heavy but still filling. I also got an iced drink on the side which was super refreshing, especially with the weather. It paired really well with the meal and gave that extra chill, relaxing vibe. The atmosphere is casual and laid-back, making it a great spot for a quick bite or just to unwind. Service was smooth and everything came out in a timely manner. Overall, a solid and reliable spot when you're craving pho and something refreshing on the side. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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I come here for three reasons: 1) Good prices 2) Options for low carb diet: chicken wings, different soup dishes with meat and no noodles 3) Special tendon dish (Xi Quach) This place is also less than 5 minutes from work and has ample parking. My only complaint is I've been here over five times and they've only had the Xi Quach twice. It's less than $5 and a little smaller than a normal bowl of pho. I don't even have the opportunity to take a picture of it because it's always out. Service is super fast which is great when I want to grab a quick bite for work. Typical Asian restaurant vibes. read more

Pho Dac Biet had undercooked noodles and not enough beef. Soup was overly sweet and a little too much MSG. Wouldn't drive out of the way again to try. read more

First time here and I had high expectations. I was looking forward to having Pho since I love it. I rate this experience a 1/10 and I have had better. Our waiter was not attentive and was too busy playing video games on his phone. Management needs to do better. I recommend going to a different place for pho. read more

PHO 99 - Chili sauce. The consistency could be better. - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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This is my 1st time here at Pho 99 . The place is nice and chill. Bun Bo here is amazing read more

PHO 99 - Bun Bo - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

I brought my family here last Monday, but the service was not good. Even though I arrived first, the staff served other customers before us. There were also many tables with dirty dishes that had not been cleared, which made the place look very messy and unclean. What disappointed me even more was that our pho had already been served, yet we still didn't have a single glass of water or even a plate of vegetables on the table. We had to wait and ask multiple times before receiving the basic items that should have been provided with the meal. read more

No worries on parking. The place is in the corner of the plaza. The interior is ok, the place was warmer than outside. There were a couple flies by the windows where we were sitting; absolutely buggers. The waiters seemed to be too busy. Cutting their own fruits for lunch snacks. The egg rolls ordered took a very long time. The broth of pho wasn't bad. Very thick. Definitely not watered down. The basil leaves were 30% withered but still edible. The egg rolls were actually not bad despite the long wait. The food were descent and everything else was subpar. For that, I can only give it a 3.3 out of 5. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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I've been coming here for a while, but recently the cleanliness seems to have declined. Today I even found a piece of plastic in the food, which is concerning. I hope the restaurant can improve hygiene standards, as this directly affects customer safety and experience. read more

PHO 99 - a piece of plastic in the food - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Came here on a Saturday night and it wasn't very busy. Our party of 8, including a baby, were seated right away. They have high chairs available. It gave the vibes of a no frills pho place trying to be hip. I got the Pho Tai Gau which had fillet mignon slices along with tendon. I'm a huge fan of tendon so I also ordered the To Xi Quach, a side dish. To my surprise, the I got two huge bones with plenty of tendon! That in itself could make another meal. I couldn't finish everything so I packed it up and brought it home. Good bang for the buck. The broth is standard as nothing else really stood out to me, but I'd come again for a well-priced, healthy comforting meal. read more

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Eaten here a number of times with no problems. This time ordered through DoorDash. Egg rolls came completely raw and uncooked on the inside. Unacceptable and dangerous. Probably will not eat here again. read more

PHO 99 - Raw egg roll - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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Such a good spot! The food was delicious with so many options to choose from, and everything we ordered tasted amazing. I had the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio and com Bo Luc Lac , I loved them! The service was super friendly too, definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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Dined in for dinner on 12/15/24. It was pretty empty around 6:00 pm when we arrived. Service was quick to get our orders in and the food came out fast. I ordered the Pho Tai Fillet (Filet Mignon Rare Steak) and the Bone with Tendon. The flat noodles were good, but you can order skinny noodles if you want. The meat was tender and the soup was tasty. No complaints. The Bone with tendon was Huge! I think this is the biggest I have seen for a bone. We definitely will be back. read more

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Ambiance: well lit and modernized, clean Service: our server was quick to seat us, assist in getting a high-chair, and read back our order. We stayed for a pretty long time with friends and we weren't rushed out or anything. Food: The pho broth was delicious and I did not wake up needing water post meal like I usually do. I nearly finished it, which I also never really do. The broth tastes authentic and home-made. The meat was really tender to my surprise and I really enjoyed it. Prices here are extremely reasonable and the portion was filling and just right. The large bone + Marrow wasn't as worth it as I hoped (a lot less meat on there than I thought) but plenty of Marrow so if you're into that, definitely get it. The bone was gigantic so it definitely was a showstopper, but I would probably get something else on the side next time. Overall, great pho with great meat at the best price. read more

PHO 99 - Pho dac biet (special) - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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Their pho is definitely one of the better ones in SGV. Additionally, the pho here is unique and different from a lot of other pho places and I think the reason might be the unique sweetness associated with its broth. I've also had their congee which has a very interesting pho broth flavor to it. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Nice clean inside, neat and tidy. Utensil are set on the table. Attentive staff. We tried #1 and #13 phô. Both have similar broth that is very typical of all Vietnamese pho. Nothing really outstanding but nice and quiet place to chat with your friends. Portion is adequate. Interestingly though, I think not enough meat for #13 but #1 has good amount of meat and noodles. read more

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This is the most overrate Pho place in San Gabriel valley. The Combination Pho I had was bland, the broth is super clear that I can taste the MSG from the soup and the meats are basically tasteless except the beef balls were Ok. Most of all, there is no Sriracha on the table! What kind of Vietnamese restaurant is it if no Sriracha? read more

PHO 99 - Combination pho - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Really wanted to like this place but I don't think I'll be coming back. Restaurant was just really dirty, dishes were cracked and dirty, there were black particles in the water jug, bathroom smelled putrid and there was a live cockroach crawling around. We tried to be optimistic and thought the food must be really good but the broth was oily and tasted "murky" and idk if I just lost appetite from the dirtiness but it was mediocre at best. Service was good and the guy was nice however. I would give the pho 3 stars and the egg rolls 2 stars. Another thing we noticed was they gave a lot of noodles but very little protein. Meat was all shredded and didn't seem fresh and everything was just off putting sadly... read more

Visiting the place for many times, food are great the meat the noodle never fail me especially the soup. They're so delicious and great but somehow throughout times I see the server need to be trained while there is a customers inside the restaurant please don't make a loud noise, joking around and banging bowl and plates and utensils until it sounds like he too tired to do his work. Those kind of thing may impact the business. Seems like you don't need any customers and you hate a customers that were there enjoying your delicious food. I don't mind the joke around, but look at the situations sometimes people need peace and quietness while they want to enjoy their food And at that time, I was being served with a broken bowl, where the bowl had chip on the side that is sharp and could create hazard while I was eating, don't the owner know that in Asian culture you're not supposed to present those kind of tableware? Please don't hurt your reputations that you have built so far, because many people have a praise your places as one of the pho place worth to visit. Keep up the good work. Hope you can fix small thing that makes you up to the next level. read more

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Great food service and ambiance. I came here for the first time and I love it already. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Good pho. Decent serving. Packaged nicely (we got to-go order) & not too much noodle. Soup is ok. A bit too sweet for me. But mother in law likes it. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Worst bowl of Pho I've had. Ever, in a city with numerous places for lunch pho it's crazy the food was was this bad, I took a few bites and threw it in the trash cause I couldn't eat it. read more

Super casual quick pho spot. Came in towards the later end of lunch rush, only two people working front of house so there was a few tables that still had dirty dishes on them and it took a while for us to get menus and for them to ultimately take our order. A bit of frustration was when they seemed to be out of everything except for pho. We tried to get congee, out, also tried to get the pork and egg roll vermicelli, out of egg rolls. Still craving vermicelli I said just give it to me no egg roll. When the vermicelli came out it was just pork, cucumber, and lettuce. A bit disappointing even with no egg roll. Aside from that, service was friendly and the pho my partner got was delicious. Very savory and ummami broth, but light at the same time. If you're ONLY looking for pho, this is a good spot, but anything else is going to be hit or miss. read more

Solid pho restaurant. Pretty much, all they serve here is beef pho. The menu is small and simple. There are no appetizers, no chicken, and no seafood, but they do sell a few other things at the counter. For the pho, you can choose between flat noodles or skinny noodles. It is nice that they give us this option. Both types of noodles are good. It just depends what texture you like. When I received my bowl of pho, the broth was piping hot. The portion of beef was very generous. And the pho tasted authentic. Service was quick and the place looked clean. In addition, the pricing makes this restaurant very affordable. read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Pho is quite good in this place, they give out a lot of flat noodles, the broth taste a little lighter than others places, other than that everything is so perfect!!! Pricing is cheap, quality of beef is good, herbs are freshly and beef are tensioned.... Just don't have a larger portion. The regular isn't too big. Otherwise, could given out five stars for sure!!! Services were quick, only cards for payments, easy n clean!!! The place is smaller but fit some larger party... read more

PHO 99 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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Food is 4 star. Tasty. We usually get the house special PHO and Spring rolls. The service is horrible 1-2 star. Nice enough people but that's about it. They forget you are there and don't check on you. The place is a little dated. read more

Haven't ate here in a while but when they first opened it was the only pho place I went to. I loved that they opened at 9 and the staff was friendly...but today I went in & felt like I was a burden. I was the only customer at 9:20am and one of the workers was mopping the floor (hazard for customers coming in) no wet floor sign to be seen & wasn't greeted at all. I ordered the filet mignon and tendon pho. The meat was good, no complaints about that, but the noodles tasted old. I'm not sure how I'm the first customer in the morning and the noodles could taste old? When I closed out another employee helped me but also made me feel unwelcomed & bothersome. Won't be coming back to this spot. What a huge let down read more

I stopped by last Wed, at around 9:15am but the store did not open. So disappointed and it was such a waste of gas.

This meat is not well cook so Sad ! It is cost me 15$ My lunch is gone, i can not eat like this read more

PHO 99 - Not a rare ? - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Came here a few times during lunch and food was good. Filet pho and spicy beef noodles are my favorite. The filet meat is tender. Price is very affordable. read more

Everything is pretty good. I like their broken rice and beef pho. The staff are friendly and always take good care of customers. I also like their mango tea, it's sweet and refreshing. I like the restaurant's ambiance. I always eat there twice a week, and everything is still very good read more

PHO 99 - So delicious - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

Food : AAAAA greatest pho in the area . Broth is thick and tasty . Service AAAAA THE GENTLEMAN is great taking caring of costumers. Parking AAAA Plenty of parking in street and restaurant has parking lot. Bathroom AAA GREAT CLEAN BATHROOM a little too close to eating area read more

PHO 99 - Pho P1 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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I've come here many times and have never been disappointed. My favorite is their filet steak pho. They taste so authentic. While many restaurants use tougher eye-round steak, this place uses tender, higher quality filet. And despite the rising costs everywhere, their prices remain very affordable which is a big plus for me. read more

I was craving something soupy so we decided to try the spot. It's nestled in the same parking area as a Shell station. I ordered PHỞ #9 with Filet Mignon, Fatty Flank, Soft Tendon and my boyfriend got shake and beef noodle. My boyfriend was not a fan of the shaken beef noodle, it was little too sweet for his taste. My Pho was pretty good with good meat to noodle ratio, but also a little too sweet for my liking. This place is a no frill Vietnamese place...Mostly just pho and noodle. read more

PHO 99 - Pho 9 with Filet Mignon, Fatty Flank, Soft Tendon - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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4 stars for great deal and food. Service is not so great. Love the pork chop and oxtail

I have been wanting to try this new pho place ever since I saw a crowd on their grand opening. I didn't want to wait at the time, so I waited till it died down a bit. Had a chance to try it this weekend and they specialize only on pho and there's no rice dishes. I got P3 which was filet mignon and beefball. My hubby got P1 which was a combination of everything. you get to choose thin or thicker noodle. I suggest that their thicker noodle is better. I got the thin noodle and it was clumpy, saugy, and noodles were short. The soup is too sweet for us and not comforting to me. The sweetness makes me feel thirsty and didn't enjoy it as much. The only nice thing is they are pretty generous with their meat topping which I like. Overall, this place is not the pho soup I like in my opinion, unless you like sweeter soup. read more

PHO 99 - P1 - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

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Searching for a decent pho place around the neighborhood, we remember seeing their sign a while ago, so we decided to come here to try them. Around noon during midweek, there weee several tables occupied, and they all appear to speak Vietnamese, which was a good sign for me. The menu was very simple: nearly all items were pho. Prices were reasonable, food came out very quickly and service was prompt. I had the P3., which was pho with filet mignon and beef meatballs. There's only 1 size and it's a decent amount for my big appetite. The broth was pretty good. Not the best I've had but good. We asked for the filet to be served on the side so it won't overcook in the hot broth. It was lean and tender. Wish I had a bit more meatballs though. Inside, it's clean and bright with large windows facing the street. All tables are brought a plate of basil, sprouts and peppers to be used with the pho. One thing I wasn't sure about is paying the check. It seems I had to go to the counter and pay at their POS system, so have your tip figured out ahead of time. Pho 99 is a great place to get a quick pho fix. They're quick, it's a good sized bowl and at a reasonable price. I will for sure go back when the craving strikes, and want to try their ox tail or beef short ribs pho. read more

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Had the Com Ga Xoi Mo (fried chicken over rice). The chicken came out delicious and the rice was wonderful! Service here was great I'd definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

PHO 99 - Com Ga Xoi Mo (fried chicken over rice) - Noodles Near Me - El Monte, California

The service was great. There were 2 young men and they were very attentive to our needs as customers. I had the beef and pepper with steamed rice. The beef was so tender and had good flavor and can never go wrong with plain white rice. I also had spring rolls and they were okay. The place was clean and had a decent amount of tables for a busy day. read more

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