i love this place everything i've had was authentic & splendid! ive tried the pho tai gan, hu tieu, bun bo hue & recently also theyve had a house made panna cotta dessert thats pretty tasty as well in ube & matcha. viet coffee was very tasty & thai tea was also good. we go there basically once month. staple viet restaurant in buffalo!!! read more

delicious pho but reading everyone's else comments I think I'll be expanding my choices for today's lunch order! BBQ Beef sort ribs sound pretty good right now! read more

This is 1 of my go to places when I'm hungry and want good food! Takeout is fast! Place is clean. Staff nice and welcoming every time. I have ordered in the past random appetizers and the #31 pho.( Rare beef and tripe). All choices of mine past or present has been really good! read more

99 Fast Food - #31 Beef & tripe! Small bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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It's been a long time since I've been here, but this is my favorite go to spot for authentic pho, I always order the same thing, but my sons short ribs were looking mighty good. The service was great, the restroom was clean, and all the needed condiments were at the table. The meal hit the spot, I highly recommend this restaurant and the prices were good read more

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This place is the real deal-- coming from someone who grew up in a part of California that is saturated with good Vietnamese restaurants. They have the best pho in Buffalo. And they recently added bahn mi sandwiches to their menu, which are super fresh and delicious (and so reasonably priced!). read more

I ordered the bbq beef short ribs on doordash. One of my favorite things to order aside from the pho. They are juicy and tender, but a few of them were more bone & fat than meat :( which is why i took a star off. The flavor is immaculate which is what keeps me ordering them, but i'd go into it expecting very little meat it's a 50/50 shot. However, as an appetizer, it does the job! read more

99 Fast Food - BBQ Beef Short Ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is incredible. They truly value their customers and have amazing food. Highly Recommend if ur in the area!

It's not fancy but the food and service are excellent! This restaurant is great for informal dining, and they do a land-office business with take-out and Door-Dash. The menu is varied and has dishes for seafood lovers, meat lovers, and vegetarians. There is a step and two doors to negotiate if you are concerned about access. It's on #29 Bailey bus route. Use Rounds Ave or Lisbon Ave stops. read more

99 Fast Food - Mixed vegetables with tofu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Everything was delicious, and the service was perfect. The environment was also good and clean.

This was a first place I had pho at, back when my now-wife and I started dating. This particular place is a hole-in-the-wall place located off Bailey Ave. The pho was good, the prices are still decent, but the tables do need to be cleaned better. I don't think the kids working in the place are too great at cleaning the tables, but its still fine if you know what you're getting yourself into. Now, I do recall pho broth used to be better and with a stronger lemongrass flavor, but not anymore. Also, the toppings for the pho werent the freshest (some slightly browning leaves), but maybe they just had a bad supply this time around. I also appreciate that they have since introduced some new options to the menu. Either way, This is still some of the best pho I've had in the area and will continue to come back until I find better. read more

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I'm so glad I tried 99 Fast Food today! I called ahead and my order was ready when I arrived. The staff was very friendly and there were lots of Asian UB students dining in which I consider a good sign. The grilled pork bahn mi was top notch! Lots of flavor, very generous portion of thick pork slices, and the meat had very little fat--would definitely order again. Planning to bring friends and dine in next time. The restaurant seems clean, is reasonably priced, and has a good amount of seating. Looking forward to trying other menu items! read more

99 Fast Food - Grilled Pork Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Stopped here when I came into buffalo and let me tell you this is the most authentic pho I have every experienced. Service was very fast and good! Food came out in waves and we got to enjoy every bite. The peanut sauce with the spring roll is to die for. Definitely will be making this a stop every time I go to buffalo! read more

99 Fast Food - 1 Piece Fresh Spring Roll 1 Piece Vietnamese Egg Roll 1 pancake - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Amazing vietnamese food..Its always fresh and great! We usually get Pho #27 I get sausage fresh spring rolls which are the best in Buffalo , I've tried many places theirs crushes the completion. I've been. getting the Bahn Mi they just added to the menu..All that ive eaten are delicious. I ordered a chicken Bahn Mi to take home and a fresh spring roll too. All such great food! The place is clean and usually quiet, also the kitchen is very fast. Been coming here for years and will continue until I cannot anymore. Much success! read more

Very good pho and spring rolls. Not too salty. Good portions. Great peanut sauce. Only issue I had was that the cilantro was chopped up atop the noodles. Next time I will have to remember to ask for it on the side. (I can't eat cilantro but am used to it coming on the side with basil so never ask them to omit) read more

99 Fast Food - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Delivery 6/21/22 I don't like that they stuff all of the appetizers in one container. Especially because the orders are for multiple people. (Suggestion: smaller takeout containers for appetizer portions) Vietnamese Egg Roll 7/10. was earthy from mushrooms. It was okay. I probably wouldn't eat it again any time soon. I did not get the fish sauce on the side to dip it in though. Fried Dumplings 9/10. Ordered 3 orders (for separate people). Fried well. The whole dumpling was crispy. I did make a note to say to add a separate container of sauce for each order so that each person could have some. They clearly did not as you can see in the photo, there was only 1 sauce. But they did include packets of soy sauce, which is not the same **If the restaurant owner, manager or any workers read this.... Please give 1 sauce per order!!! Each order is supposed to come with it!!! Pho Soup is really great today. A little greasy, but the perfect amount. read more

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If you feel like having Vietnamese food, come to this place. It's fast, easy and super delicious. The prices are also very affordable. The small size of Pho, for example, costs $9.50, and a large bowl, which is actually really huge, only a buck more. Everything on the menu looks straight forward delicious, it's difficult to decide what to choose. This is one of those places where you'd like to have more than one stomach or more company to share dishes. My solution will be to order at 99 more often, that's all. The service was simply the best possible. We received the menu and glasses of water immediately after arriving. A super nice person took our order. After a really short time, we were already munching on crunchy, deep fried Vietnamese Egg Rolls... so good and satisfying! Our Phos were steamy hot with beautiful, vivid aroma. I was complaining a little bit about the cold temperature of the restaurant, but a few first sips of beef broth went straight down to my toes heating up my entire body. My Pho dish was full of good size shrimp, perfectly done and delicious, but I wish they also offered my favorite seafood kind of soup. The Pho Dac Biet was also very good. My partner would have liked tendon in the mix, but I didn't even see it on the menu. Still, it was a good classic assortment of rare beef, brisket, beef ball, and tripe in a rich Pho broth. The person who took care of us checked once whether we needed anything. It was delightful and relaxing not to have anyone coming back too many times to the moment of annoyance. You pay for the meal at the counter, which is just perfect for me. 99 Fast Food is very popular for take-out. The area is not particularly the nicest, and only on-street parking in front of the restaurant is available. The atmosphere, during our visit, was rather quiet. There was no music in the background. Leaving the place I noticed one of the fish at the entrance looked angry, possibly because they forgot to clean their tank... not to mention the outside area around the building. read more

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OOOHHHH SHIT. So first of all i love this place I DREAM ABOUT IT here and there it is so so good. i don't ever know where to park so i usually end up on a sketchy side street but ITS OKAY IF IM MUGGED, LET ME GET MY LEMON GRASS CHICKEN. it is so tasty and a little bit of heat, the cucumbers are so refreshing, MY GOD COME HERE PEOPLE SHIIIIIIT i could DRINK the PEANUT SAUCE they serve with the SPRING ROLL. FUCK. you know it's authentic when it's mostly like actually vietnamese people eating here. BRAVO I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT read more

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I've never eatin in , only take out and I've only had the PHO and it has never failed. Very tasteful and you get a nice amount at a very decent price. read more

Very spacious and was seated quickly. As appetizers, we ordered spring rolls. Normally I am used to spring rolls coming in twos or fours but here, they sell per roll. Since it was per roll, I was able order different proteins. The shrimp roll was refreshing and the pork was well marinated. We ordered the pho dac biet and it allowed you to choose a size. The soup broth was flavorful and went so well with the rice noodles. However, after finishing my noodles, it felt salty to drink some soup. The hu tien bo bien was also great. It had a sweeter taste than the pho dac biet which comes from the seafood. Great portion size. read more

Love love love 99 Fast Food. The spring rolls are large, very fresh, and come with the best peanut sauce I have ever had. As others have said, you can't go wrong with any of the Pho that are offered here; for a different take try the Wonton Pho. My favorite dish is the Com Tam Suon Bi Trung; BBQ shredded pork with broken rice topped with a fried egg. No photos as the food is usually eaten by the time I think of it, but I'll try again next time ... maybe tonight (yum) Service is great; There is one young gent there we see all the time who is gracious, helpful, and always smiling. Highly recommended!! read more

Tell me what is better than a warm bowl of pho on a cold winter's day? I'll wait. I'll be honest, I was going to head back to another favorite spot today for a big bowl of pho tai for lunch, but they were closed. So I asked my all-things-cozy aficionado friend where her favorite spot for pho was and she said 99 Fast Food! So here we are. And now I have a dilemma. Because I truly don't know which place I like more! This pho was everything I was hoping for. The beef was sliced so perfectly thin. The broth was warm and flavorful, and with the sriracha and jalapeno provided, it had the perfect kick. Bean sprouts and green and white onions were crispy, noodles were yummy, fresh lime squeezed on top... all so good. Thanks for the perfect mid-week pick me up 99! read more

99 Fast Food - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Located just around the corner from the UB city campus (on Bailey Ave), the outside of 99 Fast Food might not look like much. Once you're inside, however, it is a comfy aesthetic with booth or bench sitting or tables in the center. And a fish tank full of koi to great you as you take your seat! The menu is rich with different plates and bowls, with a fantastic assortment of meat cuts and vegetables. We had the Vietnamese Egg Rolls (a must!) and Fried Dumplings for our apps. All were deliciously cooked and season to perfection! For the main course, we had the large bowl of #32 - which includes beef tripe, raw beef shaving (cooked by the broth by the time it's served), and meatballs. I skipped breakfast to make sure I had room for this amazing meal... and the two of us still could not finish the bowl! Great price, great portions, and a mouth-watering menu... it's worth a visit. And maybe a few more! read more

99 Fast Food - Vietnamese Egg Rolls, Fried Dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Second time here. Food is very good... excellent spring rolls, pad Thai and Pho. The broth is very flavorful, yet delicate, and the meat super tender! Service is very basic: they take your order, deliver drinks and food and that's all... that's why I am only giving them 4 stars, if I was was solely rating the food, it would be 5 stars for sure! read more

Before I had a car, I would take the UB stampede from north campus to south and walk 10 minutes to this joint. The dedication was real LOL It's common among Vietnamese restaurants to be no-frills and you get what you pay for. You're free to seat yourself anywhere you'd like and there's usually no music playing and quiet if you would like to have a conversation. I tend to go down the beaten path and will 99.9% (read: always) of the time get a beef pho bowl every time I go to this place. I'll jump right to the noodle page and pick one of the many options they have. 28. (Phở Tái Chín) - beef noodle soup with sliced rare beef and brisket: I like how their sliced beef is tender and easy to chew. Some places legitimately have me wondering if they threw in pieces of Jack Link's beef jerky! It's like bubblegum! I prefer when my noodles are andante and I Hate (capital H) when they're soggy and soft. Eek! Sometimes their soup is a hit or miss. One time I went, it was a sodium bomb. Maybe the chef was having an off day. 4.5/5 Their appetizers are not bad, they're great while you're waiting for your entree. Their bbq pork skewers are full of flavor and they're tender. I've gotten their shrimp spring rolls a couple of times and the portions are huge and fresh. This is a UB student staple and I hope they thrive for years to come :) read more

99 Fast Food - 28. (Phở Tái Chín) - beef noodle soup with sliced rare beef and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love it here!!!! The employees greet you right away and are happy to make accommodations. The Pho portions are HEAVY but this time I got the garlic shrimp and it was a generous portion as well. Very flavorful. read more

99 Fast Food - Garlic shrimp with broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Been coming here for years.Definitely the best Pho in town! Super fast service ! Nice people! Clean environment

I always love a good Vietnamese pancake, or banh xeo, so I decided to try 99's. It did not disappoint, juicy shrimp and loads of pork meat. It could've used a few more shrimp, but it was just so good it didn't matter. I do wish they included jalapeños with the herb and lettuce mix that they send with the meals. I also had their fresh spring rolls which was served with peanut sauce, the perfect savory appetizer. I will order from them again. read more

99 Fast Food - 1 Piece Fresh Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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One of my favorite dishes is pho tai, and I am always on the hunt for a good quality pho, and this chef did not leave me disappointed. The broth was light but flavorful, beef was very tender and sliced super thin so it melted in your mouth. All the veggies and herbs in the broth were well balanced with nothing overpowering the other, and the garnish plate was very fresh. Service was prompt and not intrusive, waiter was super friendly and helpful. It was lunch time and people were coming in and out for take out, but the noise level wasn't disturbing to normal conversation. I must also mention that the Vietnamese eggrolls were perfect and delicious. And my sister loved her pork skewer and shrimp. Bravo! read more

99 Fast Food - Bun Tom Thit Nuong Cha Gio-Pork Skewer, Shrimp Skewer, Egg Roll on Vermicelli & Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I have dined in at this restaurant on a previous occasion, but I wasn't an elite then and didn't write a review. I loved it when I first went and, fortunately, nothing has changed since then. My husband and I had been shopping all day and didn't want to make dinner. I decided I wanted pho and promptly remembered this place. I placed my order on Yelp and waited. My husband went out to get it but unfortunately brought it back a little lukewarm. The pho broth was not steaming hot like I expected. However, I was hungry and wanted to eat right away, so this turned out to be a good thing. It came with a good amount of juicy pork, aromatics, bean sprouts, and pho noodles, which I had ordered as an extra. I highly suggest you also do this if you like noodles in your soup. I absolutely loved everything about this pho. The broth is unparalleled and the pork was delicious. Also, the whole experience was top notch because my husband liked his chicken teriyaki. If you're looking for something yummy and want affordable yet filling food, i highly suggest you order from here. Hopefully we can all sit down on a cold winter's night in the actual restaurant soon! read more

I used to come to pho 99 all the time back when I used to goto UB. This was the goto stop for me and a lot of my friends for either comfort food or just dining for good food with a bargain. I stopped by here this week and pho 99 still does not disappoint! This restaurant is located near UB south and is not located in the most ideal location however you just cannot beat the reasonable price for good tasting huge portions of food. I recommend the pork over rice, pho, and combo vermicelli, and bo kho from this restaurant. They sometimes do not have bo kho unfortunately and it seems like they do not prepare it anymore ever since COVID. The food comes out super fast here too so if you're here for a quick lunch or trying to grab a quick bite, you definitely will not be running late. The service here isn't the greatest however if you wave over at your server they will always attend to your needs and grab whatever you need. If you are ready to cash out, then you can just go up to the front counter and they will cash out for you. Overall this restaurant is great if you're looking for reasonably priced comfort food or Vietnamese food I general. read more

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The best pho in all of Buffalo! Service was fast. All food came out very quickly. We had pork and chicken fresh spring rolls. Pho with everything and rare beef on the side . Restaurant overall feels like a 90s McDonalds but I loved it! Will be back again!! read more

99 Fast Food - 1 Piece Fresh Spring Roll with chicken and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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salute Lee average. The Pho was sweet yet bland. They overdid it with the pork and it's not the pork you're used to eating it was actually from a roast. Which is very strange - restaurant also was dirty and I don't particularly enjoy eating in those surroundings. I won't be back. read more

Mmm, great place for pho! This restaurant is on Bailey, and despite the name of the place, it's not really a place that has "fast food". We ordered a Beef pho, chicken pho, and egg rolls, and the egg rolls came out first. They weren't too greasy and the filling was just right. The pho broth here is very clear (? if that makes any sense) and hearty. The noodles were a tid bit undercooked, but it might have just been the brand of noodles they used. They give you A LOT OF MEAT in the phos. I barely was able to finish HALF of the small pho. Overall everything tasted pretty good! The only downside of this place is parking... if you can't find street parking on the side of the restaurant, it's really annoying to have to park on the other side. :/ Still, I think it's worth the visit!! Definitely coming back! read more

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This place cured me. It was 2014, and I was doing the long distance thing with the then-girlfriend (now-wife). I was flying in on a turbulent mess of a flight via JetBlue from JFK to spend a few days together with the lady. I almost cancelled the flight because, in the days leading up to it, I was sick as a dog. Fluids were coming out of every orifice, in varying smells, shades, and textures, and I had lost close to ten pounds from this deluge. Still, I pressed on. Ultimately, the plane thudded and bounced onto the icy Buffalo tarmac, and after getting my bags at the carousel I found my girl and we hopped in her car. Her: Wow. You don't look good. Let's get you home. Me: (hoarsely) pho.... Her: What? Me: (hoarsely, though with more determination) Pho!! And so, she drove me to 99 Fast Food, because I'd been there before, and she knew I liked it. I slumped into one of their booths, and ordered the usual Pho Thai. [SIDENOTE: They used to have an XL size on the menu, which is what I ordered on this fateful day. Now they only list a Small and a Large on the menu, but legend has it they still have some of the jumbo bowls stashed somewhere in their kitchen.] The soup came out, and for the first time in what seemed like ages, my poor, abused GI tract let out a small gurgle of hunger. My mouth watered. The beefy, sweet, herbaceous, inviting aroma grabbed me by the nostrils like some bullying apparition and pulled my face to within inches of the Pho. I inhaled deeply. I had...hope. And for the next 20 minutes, I slurped, chewed, and swallowed my way through that entire gargantuan bowl. Not a speck of black pepper or broth remained. It was decimated. And then I asked for more. And then I ate another bowl. Down to the last drop. And then...I felt good. I finally, immediately, almost as though a veil of malaise had been lifted suddenly...felt well again. The Pho cured me. It was nothing short of a miracle. [SECOND SIDENOTE: They totally should've made this feat into an eating challenge. The staff were impressed.] I love this place. I've eaten here more than I've eaten at any other restaurant. I'll come here for birthdays. I'll eat here when I'm feeling unwell. Hell, my baby boy's first taste of something that wasn't baby food was right here! I load the broth with red chili paste, basil, and a squeeze of lime. I squirt sriracha and hoisin onto a plate and dunk my meat (giggity) separately, so as not to mess with the broth. You like putting a pound of bean sprouts and a metric ton of Hoisin directly into your bowl? By all means, please do! The Pho doesn't judge. It welcomes all for whomever they are. Don't want pho? The BBQ pork with rice, shredded pork, and egg is delicious. The vermicelli with Vietnamese eggrolls is great too, albeit a little too lettuce-y for me. The Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk is great. But, if you're not getting pho, you're doing yourself a disservice. It heals from within. Overall: Quality may range between good and exquisite, but it's always good enough. Some say this place ain't what it used to be, but I keep coming back for more, because it's dependable and it's good. Easily 5 stars. God bless America, and God bless 99 Fast Food. May it outlive us all. read more

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I was a bit disappointed with this place. The only thing I really liked here was the broth in the pho. We tried a bunch of appetizers. The spring roll was delicious but the egg roll and the fried dumplings were greasy and a bit stale. The short rib appetizer was very chewy too. I ordered a large pho for the main course. First of all, it was huuuuge!! Also, the broth was delicious. However, it was supposed to come with beef and "delicious brisket" as per the menu but it came with beef and pieces of cartilage which were not nice. read more

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I got 99 Problems but 99 Fast Food ain't one. What to get: Skewers of whatever you fancy, Avocado Drink What else: Other drinks, Shrimp Roll What not to get: Durian and Soursop drinks I prefer 69 to 99 but when it comes to combinations of 9s, especially at lunch or dinner time or when I'm thirsty, 99 will do nicely. I did 99 a disservice when I reviewed it a few years ago. I'm not the world's biggest fan of Pho (I know, every Asian person and every Hipster person hates me right now, but at least I'm honest), and since that was really the only thing I tried here, I didn't have a chance to really properly appraise it. I didn't even like East Asian food in general, at the time, and that was my loss, because now that I've had the chance to try so much of it from so many different restaurants and regions, I'm absolutely obsessed with it. Xi'an's Lamb Cumin Noodles in Queens are my fave, but there are so, so many incarnations that I'm addicted to. So, on the advice of several others, I went back with my friend, and we tried some of the BBQ/Grilled items and some rolls, and everything was excellent. The drinks are really delicious too, and maybe my favourite thing about 99. They have really nice service too, at least the boy and girl that were helping me the few times I've been here lately were super friendly and asked all the right questions (such as "do you come here often?") The ribs are good, the shrimp skewers are delicious, and the ground-meat Kebab-like skewers are tastiest of all. These are all "appetizer" skewer items so you can order plenty of them and stay within a budget. Cheap and delicious! The fried roll is good, the shrimp roll is better (and healthier). The sauces are an array of sweet and nutty excellence that will drive you nutty, even though personally I'm not crazy about sweet sauces. The fruit drinks are exceptional, although some (Soursop, Durian) are just not good fruits to make smoothies with. The Avocado one is particularly delicious, and I would recommend it to anyone as one of the better drink treats to get in the WNY area. I've already come back to get it a few times. And I'm quite picky when it comes to smoothies and drinks. I've had 99 bad ones, but 99 Fast Food's Avocado Smoothie ain't one. read more

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Came here around 2:00PM in the afternoon of a weekday. Pretty dead only 1-2 tables. The tables weren't too clean. Food was good. Got the pork chop w egg over rice, wonton noodle soup, and egg rolls. All the food was pretty good. Also had the coffee which was good as well. Service was decent. Would go back regularly. 3.8/5 stars read more

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Likely the most authentic ( modestly priced ) Asian food in town . Excellent pho . Dumplings were not over done or under done - just right ! Waitstaff were friendly ,quick, and easy to signal to :) read more

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Service is always fast, even if getting one of the non pho dishes. I normally get pho but I did get the lemon grass chicken once and it was good. The pho has a few options, I usually only get the beef and brisket. I know tripe and tendon is traditional but tripe is definitely not for me. Make sure to add the bean sprouts and basil, jalepeno too if you like heat. read more

Loved the food, great service, even for takeout orders. Not to fancy ,'very homey spot