Updating for the new location. Everything is still great as usual. Women wait staff are like 60% more attentive than the men, but what else is new. It's not life changing pho, but it's still pretty great. For a small they give you a great amount of beef. It's much nicer inside than the last place. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Beef brisket pho small - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This place is I think a relocated place down the street. I remember this restaurant name and I used to go when I was a child. This location is a revamped one and at the same plaza as Terra foodmart. The place has a divey vibe but family friendly. The service is quick and you're handed a pen and paper to write your order like a typical Vietnamese place. Theres a QR code in each table to scan the menu. I ordered their hu tieu kho hoac nuoc which is a seafood soup & meat noodles dry version. They'll give u mint and bean sprouts on the side. I enjoyed my dish, very flavourful and the shrimp on crackers was sooo crispy! Well seasoned, the portions are huge and ratio is good. I will definitely come back here and try my favourite dish vermicelli next time! read more

Pho Big Bowl - hu tieu kho hoac nuoc - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

The ambiance is open and nice for a Vietnamese restaurant. Lots of large photos to admire from the country. This is their new opening week when I visited them since they moved location. The menu is online with photos. The menu price is higher too than most Viet place, but I think they need to because it's a new location. The washroom walls have a cool leaf wallpaper and it was clean. The meal took awhile for the first visit. My seafood noodle soup came out hot and the broth was light but tasty. My partner's noodles weren't cooked properly. However on our second visit the same week, their vermicelli noodles were improved! The chicken is marinated and moist. Yummy!!! I like how they also have pickled daikon on the dish. They serve hot water or tea in a thermos which I appreciate. Overall, it's a great place to open a Viet place with a lot of parking, in a plaza with a supermarket, Tim Hortons, and a bubble tea place. One stop food location!! A must try! read more

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New location, new staff. Same food. Beware when paying by card, tip is calculated AFTER taxes NOT before taxes, so 15% tip is actually 17%. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Receipt - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Recipes are no longer the same. Pho Big Bowl used to serve menu items with consistent quality and taste. We ordered Vermicelli, Spring Roll, Minced Shrimp on Sugar Cane and BBQ Pork along with the Pad Thai Stir Fried Noodle with egg, shrimp and chicken (Vietnamese style) which has been one of our standard orders for well over a decade. In 2019, when the original owners left to open up Pho XL (Financial Drive), we continued to come back here because the recipes stayed the same. More recently when we ordered our dishes, we knew something had changed. While the vermicelli bowl was good, the Pad Thai was lacking in flavour and did not have the secret Vietnamese lemongrass seasonings we had come to love. When asked, we discovered that they brought in a new chef. Service could have been better as well. We had to ask twice for new side plates - both times the plates came out dirty and the wait staff did not bother to check when they brought a replacement. Although the restaurant looked fair and clean at first glance, sanitation probably needs a closer look. Needless to say, I probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Pad Thai with stir fried noodle, chicken, shrimp (Vietnamese style) - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This is the closest pho place near me so I would always come here. They used to give bigger portions for the price but now it's gotten smaller so I find it to be expensive for a bowl. We got the house special and the vermicelli. The flavour of the pho broth is good and the vermicelli was also pretty good. Service is a bit slow though. If there was another pho place nearby, I would probably stop coming here. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Pho Big Bowl's vermicelli is my new obsession this summer. My go-to at any Vietnamese restaurant has been pho for well over a decade. In the summer months it's a bit too hot to eat noodle soup, so this time I decided to go with the vermicelli with meatballs, pork, and spring roll (~$13). I fell in love and have been finding excuses to come back ever since. As a long time fan of fish sauce, I usually only get to eat it when I order spring rolls. I like this dish because it's doused in fish sauce and that forms part of it's intense flavour - it keeps it tangy and refreshing for summer and prevents it from being too dry. The balance between the salad/veggies, meat, and vermicelli makes the meal filling without being super heavy. The different types of meat are spiced differently so you get a wide mix of textures, flavours, spices, etc in one dish. The best part about it though is the meat (both the meatballs and ground pork) is very fresh and undoubtedly made in-house. The wait is much longer than other places I've been to, for the exact same dish (like 20 mins) but well worth it. Every time I've ordered here, the vermicelli has been piping hot, full of flavour, and generously spiced - elsewhere, the "meatballs" they serve is something akin to sliced Spam, but here it's an actual meatball. I've been a couple other restaurants where the same dish is made in minutes but the meat doesn't feel as fresh, it's only warm, it lacks flavour, and it's clear it came pre-made or out of a package. This fact alone makes or breaks the dish so I no longer eat this dish anywhere else. I've also tried the pho here but didn't like it. The broth was strong, portion size good, but the broth had intense flavours of what I would guess is bone? Similar to Korean beef bone soup, and I personally wouldn't try it again. But others around the store seemed to all be eating pho, so it definitely has an audience. All in all, best vermicelli I've had in Mississauga at any pho store or chain. I'll be coming back asap. Location is good, portion sizes great, and pricing excellent. The food is very fresh and so I find myself a dedicated fan. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Vermicelli with meat balls, spring rolls, and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I always had take-out from this place and even then, the food was hot and packed with flavour. This time I decided to try dining in. The place was really clean and well-kept. It was quite busy and I can understand why. The food came pretty quick. The house special pho is our go-to. The broth was made well with a lot of umami. The spring rolls were crunchy and filled with lots of meat. The BBQ chicken with the vermicelli is a must try as well. Its savoury taste was balanced well with a hint of sweetness. Definitely one to visit if you're craving Vietnamese food read more

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I was in the area and craving Pho, so I stopped by Pho Big Bowl. The staff were attentive and the place seemed busy for a Tuesday afternoon. I ordered the rare beef pho with a side of deep fried spring rolls. It took almost 15-20 minutes to get my order, which is very long considering most pho places have my pho ready within 10 minutes. The spring rolls seemed over done, almost too crispy and the filling lacked flavour. The pho also lacked any flavour so I had to add hoisin and hot sauce (which I don't normally ever add to pho). I also did not like the style of noodles they had - it was a thicker rice noodle which I am not used to (but this is a preference). I honestly would not come back, only because I prefer other Pho places over this. read more

Just visiting and needed a quick meal right before closing. Owner was able to accommodate us 15 mins prior to close. While not the best Pho by far, it was fine, and the chicken over rice dinner fit the bill. We split an extra large bowl and it was in fact huge able to satisfy 3 lighter eaters. read more

Food good but that can only take you so far. They don't like it when you share and the service is horrible. I ordered three apps and two large pho for four of us to share and told our server when I ordered. When the food came I asked for extra bowls they bought me the smallest bowl and then informed me the large bowls are in limited supply. I might've understood if they were busy but we were here at 430 on a Monday and there was one other person in the whole restaurant. I constantly have to get up to engage the staff and no one asks you if you need anything. There is also a fifteen percent gratuity for five people and no one tells you read more

One of the best pho in town. Avoid weekdays during the lunch hours, always packed. Their spicy satay pho is a must try read more

I'd have to agree with the other reviewers about this Pho joint, they have all the elements of a classic Vietnamese restaurant, but flavour intensity is lacking the punch that you'd expect from this unique asian cuisine. I came in on my own on my lunch hour and was greeted by a guy wearing a baseball cap who appeared to be the owner. He winced when he realized I was on my own, and after the place filled up and a lineup formed I knew why he preferred full tables, this place is popular! I would consider this more like Vietnamese fast food. I ordered the beef Pho along with some greasy spring rolls. I didn't ask for hot chill oil, but they did have a squirt bottle of Sriracha sauce on the table, good enough I suppose. The beef Pho was ok, but after eating at Pho Hung on Spadina I realize that making this type of food delicious must be more difficult than it appears. I'm still on a search for a Vietnamese restaurant that offers a couple of unique items that I've only had out West, lemon pepper shrimp and wings, and bread rolls, along with cheap pre made ice coffees that you can drown yourself in. I'll keep searching! read more

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We've been coming here for many years. It was a favourite of ours, then they changed cooks and we stopped coming for a few years. We gave it another chance a few years ago and it was good again. Our last couple of visits have been disappointing again. The pho is ALWAYS good, so no worries if that's what you're ordering. The broth is so tasty and the prices are good. The vermicelli is hit or miss. During this visit it was obvious the grilled pork had been pre-cooked and reheated at least once. It was tough and very dry. The shrimp on a sugarcane was the same story, extremely dry. The spring roll was good. Spice level is another unpredictable factor here. I used to order the satay soup and it was spicy, but delicious. Last couple of visits, it's been so spicy it's almost inedible. We are big fans of very spicy food, so it says a lot when we find it that hot. Service is fine, but definitely not what I'd call friendly. Not unfriendly, just expressionless. If you like pho with tender (a bit fatty) meat, definitely get #18. It's my favourite. The hue style soup is very spicy, but has a huge amount of meat and is tasty. No blood cubes in it, which is what I prefer. The restaurant is generally clean and so are the washrooms. I'm sticking with a 3-star review as it seems to waver between 2-star and 4-star quality. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Beef stew with rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Fast service, good soup, spring rolls are too oily, more pricey than other pho places.

I am super please with everything in this restaurant, Great Food, Great Service. Great Ambiance.

my takeout order was incredibly disappointing. The meat was just gross, fatty and felt like cartilage. It was my favourite restaurant but never again. read more

The service was good but the pho was very bland and disappointing. The broth was watered down to the point of no flavour

This place used to be good but it's gotten pretty bad lately. Last few times we have gone we have had items missing from our food, entire orders missing so one person was left without anything to eat. We've had to point out that orders were missing ingredients. It's not as well run as it used to be. Also, the last time I was there I went to use the bathroom and the urinal was clogged and overflowing with urine. Pretty disgusting. I'd rather not go back. read more

I revisited as I read they are under new management. My last meals here prior to the change were not that great and I wasn't impressed with the customer service. Changes include increased prices my usual order #44 with chicken costs $2.00 more but includes more chicken that is chopped now instead of sliced. Taste is similar except for the spring roll which had a good balance of meat and vegetables. Service has improved immensely. read more

I love Pho Big Bowl. Casual place, good food. Love the vermicelli bowls. Nice spot. .

Only 2 stars from me My friend loves coming here, i dont see her reason why. The food is not that good. The actual Pho soup here is mehh. The spring rolls here i didnt like, no flavour at all! The service is all right. The layout of the restaurant is interesting i find. Just like what my tip states "iv been to a better pho, this one aint it" read more

I've had to update this review a few times now cause it's on of my fave places . Over the last year I've loved this place to then not really wanted to Come cause they changed cooks ..to going to back to quality ...if they keep the current cooks I recommend the pho and vermicelli bowls , there fantastic period ! Prices are great and food is good I recommend trying vermicelli bowl #48 or any of the pho bowls but my fave is 22 Enjoy ! read more

I like Big Bowl. Its my local pho place, so you can't beat it for convenience. I find the food comes out very quickly and obviously is piping hot. Have had issues with consistency in the dishes though. There is a bun dish (no soup) that is delicious. However, the last time we went, they jacked it full of peppers. So much so, my mother could not finish the bowl. I dug in thinking she was being a wimp. NOPE. It defeated even me. And I love spicy food. read more

This has been a favorite spot for a while now. Good pho, just, good pho. Good price point, good portions, wonderful broth. Service is prompt and I've always felt very welcome. read more

I really enjoy the food but the angry lady makes me not want to go in. I even tried to avoid her by ordering take out and she answered the phone ! Eeeesh! To much trouble to attempt to be pleasant can't even say thank you if good bye. Too bad the food is pretty good. read more

Ordered the 44 with chicken. The chicken was old and dry. Ended up picking out the chicken and just eating the noodles and salad mixture. I was pretty disappointed because Big Bowl usually doesn't serve unfresh food read more

They have no awareness of allergies. I was very clear about my sons allergies and they insisted the food was safe but he had an allergic reaction and the staff was oblivious. Horrible service since the change in ownership a few years ago. read more

Nothing wrong with this place at all. Today was the PERFECT day for a Big Bowl of Pho... or a Pho Big Bowl. I was so glad that Yelp directed me to this place as I couldn't do another calorie laden Gastronomic food fiesta (much as I love them). I'm not sure if it's a sign of popularity or a sign of bad tidings but this was my first time to a Pho joint and it wasn't packed with a predominately Asian demographic, in fact quite the contrary - caucasians abound! I thought it had snowed INSIDE for a moment! Enough about StatsCan figures, back to the Pho. It was hot, tasty, soothing and at $7.50 for a large with an option to add extra steak and meat balls for $2 and $1 respectively, I was in Pho-king heaven! Service was a tad slow off the hop but only because it was busy. Pro-tip, if you're traveling east or west on Dundas, there is NO entrance off of Dundas, the only entrance is off of Liruma, so make sure you're in your turning lane if following your GPS. Feeling all warm and full now and that means HAPPY! Eatcrest Out! read more

Had a bowl of beef and tripe soup with a bowl of fried Wontons. The Pho soup was good but more beef flavor was expected. Wontons were simply great! read more

Pho Big Bowl - Fried Wontons - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Really wanted pho during the winter storm and this one was the closest one we could find to my friends house. Extremely happy we didn't drive the distance to our usually spot because this pho is the way to go. It's a small joint with traditional decor (nicer than a lot of other pho places) The staff seems a bit shy but they are friendly. The pho broth is so flavourful and the portions are big. What more can you ask for? read more

Pho Big Bowl - Deep fried wontons - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This use to be my favourite Pho place, I've been going here for over 10 years unfortunately the quality of the food and service is now unacceptable. The portion size is now a quarter of any other pho and the broth isn't as good, it's sour. The staff are friendly however I've been turned down multiple times because they were closing early. This upsets me as big bowl is a 2 min drive from my house and now I find myself driving 20-30 for a good bowl of pho. read more

Went to Big Bowl for lunch and the experience was just ok. We got the typical pork on rice, pho noodle soup and deep fried squid hoping that it would be as good if not better than most. It took a bit of time till we got our food but we eventually got it. The food tasted ok, was average at best my pork chop was seasoned well but overcooked and the deep fried squid looked like it was store bought and lacked some flavour. There are room for improvements and I see this place becoming a foodie spot but till then I would rate this place as average. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Pork chop on rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This place is just not right. The soup was decent but the meat was just wrong. Maybe i had a bad part of the cow but the meat was just not right for pho. We also ordered curry goat and that was wrong as well. Taste and meat was wrong. It actually got worst. The spring rolls tasted like a large veggie roll that you normally get at a Chinese restaurant for Canadians (if you know what i mean). Lol Ok, maybe not as bad as I'm describing. But i drove over 1.5 hrs from Markham to there during rush hour on a Friday night and i was hungry. I don't know what led me to that place but i ended up in that parking lot. Will i come back... sorry. read more

My Dad raves about this place. Apparently, if you are into spicy, the goat meat dish is to die for. I'm more of a "order some pho" kind of girl, and it's not that great. Pricier than the usual $5 for small, I paid about $7-$8 for a small pho during lunch. Not expensive at all, but I guess I was expecting it to be loaded with meat. So, it was disappointing when my beef pho came with very little meat. I will note, though, that this restaurant is an upgrade from the usual Pho shacks in Mississauga. It definitely is a place you can come with family. The decor is welcoming and the atmosphere cozy. The staff didn't speak a lot of English; but there was a lot of nodding and smiling, so it didn't feel too awkward. All said, I'd probably go back if I was in the area and craving pho. But it's really not worth a long drive down. read more

The vermicelli bowl is to die for! Very tasty and very good service. The pho broth at this place is darker than i prefer. I prefer clearer broth, but it still tastes pretty good. read more

Pho Big Bowl - Vermicelli bowel with prawns and bbq chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

After 20 years living the area, I finally got a chance to visit Big Bowl. It was a sunny afternoon and I could not make up my mind between Pho or Vermicelli. I decided with the Vermicelli! We ordered the minced shrimp on sugar cane to start. When they brought it to our table, I was a bit taken back as was my friend on the presentation. The sugar cane sticks were cut and we had to hold on to the cane like a corn on the cob. I decided to be dainty and used my fork. The minced shrimp was ok, nothing really special. When I got the vermicelli, the presentation was pretty but my chicken look dry. And it was dry. The noodles were flat. The only saving grace were the vegetables. I had to ask for a second bowl the sweet and sour sauce/broth they provide you with your vermicelli to rehydrate my chicken. My friend's pho bowl looked good though. I tried some of the broth from his soup and I quite liked it. He enjoyed his meal. We were chatty and ended up getting three refills of tea, the waitress was attentive and did not seem to mind that we were just hanging out and chatting. Overall, I give this an average review. I have had MUCH better vermicelli at other pho/vietnamese places. I will try the Pho at my next visit for a true Pho experience at the Big Bowl. read more

Really enjoyed the beef brisket pho. The noodles are not too soft which is perfect for me and there was a lot of beef in it! I got a small bowl for ~$6 which was enough for me for lunch. Great portions, great brisket pho. read more

Not the best pho at all. Meat pieces are too thick. Broth is on the bland-only chicken and cloves tastes. No saw leaf. Long to come out of the kitchen. Staff lost notion of smile and customer care. Cha gio is not meaty enough. Roasted quails are on the skinniest quail side I ever had. Not an Asian customer in the place (except my gf who likes bland pho soup more than me and forced me to give 3 stars instead of 2 to this place). read more

TLDR: average quality pho, bit over-priced. Location: easy to find, it's right off Dundas. Parking is usually not too bad. Environment: Kind of a funky arrangement inside; seems a bit disorganized. Seating for 2-6, more on the lower end. This place can really get packed, but because the food doesn't take long to cook, the turnover is pretty fast. Food: As a note, they give you the order form and you fill it out yourself, then flag someone down when you're ready. Like most Asian places, they won't come by unless you're fairly assertive in getting service. I got an XL pho with brisket and round, and my friend got some veggie egg noodle stir fry. We split veggie eggrolls and the shrimp on sugar cane. General impressions were not that great. It's not a good sign when it's a cold day (below 10 with wind chill), and a warm bowl of pho doesn't seem like the most amazing thing ever. Portion size is great, but the vast majority of it was soup. Definitely didn't have more than $4 worth of actual beef in there, so I felt a bit cheated paying a difference of $3.50 for soup essentially. On the plus side, the basil and the bean sprouts are good and fresh. But the soup overall was not that flavourful. I actually drank about 2/3rds and then stopped, not because I was full but simply because it just felt like a waste of stomach space. This was after several hearty shots of hot sauce were added as well. Everything else that I had was good, nothing amazing or horrible. Bill ended up being about $32 before tip for all of that (no drinks ordered). read more