Pho 99, “specializing in Beef Noodle Soup”, is tucked in the corner of Lebreton and Willow St, just south of Somerset. The restaurant was well decorated and seemed to have full out Kareoke equipment including a disco ball and black lights. They even have a slushie machine with a variety of flavours, $1.10 for small, $1.32 for medium and $1.90 for large. However I don’t think they are currently offering Kareoke nights – the word “Kareoke” is whited out on their sign out front.
Kendrew and I both had their specialty pho, “Pho Dac Biet 99 (#6)” which includes all the cuts of beef available. The XL (below) was smaller than Pho Bo Ga King, but is priced cheaper so it’s still a decent deal. There was plenty of beef in each bowl – enough for a 1:1 ratio of beef and noodle per bite.
The noodles were thinner than usual, which I wasn’t quite used to. I’d prefer the thicker noodles. We had a friend comment that the pho was not consistent – his bowl of pho had less noodles than mine (both mediums, pictured below).
Another friend of ours tried their spring rolls, which they thought held together much better than other Pho restaurants they’ve been to – as in they don’t fall apart once you take a bite.
We also had a “Rainbow Ice & Jelly” or “3 coloured ice” drink (#57) which was really good – definitely recommend getting it from here!
Prices:
Small – 5.99
Large – $6.99
XL – 7.99
Pho 99
120 Lebreton St. N
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7H6
(613) 232-7289
Hours:
Open daily: 10am – 9pm
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November 9, 2009 at 12:08 am
Joanna
Hey Janice!! I saw your comment on my blog… hey yours looks so much cooler!
YEa, I’m in Cornwall. Where is your friend working? I don’t have a car, so I don’t have any convenient means of travel 
Send the info on your friend, it would be cool to meet up another UWer! (or at least make the attempt! lol)
Much love,
Joanna