Pho 79

I had been here many years ago and wanted to try it again. It was so disappointing. We had the Pork/ Vegetarian Egg Rolls. They were not good. We had the fish sauce and the sweet and sour sauce with them; for sure none of it was worth ordering again. I had the Pho Tai Chin with the spicy Hue. The heat was ok, but again nothing special; the brisket was a bit tough. My wife had the Pho Ga (Chicken) with chicken broth. Her chicken was so tough, it couldn’t be chewed. I ended up spitting it out. It may be that going there at 1 PM is a bit late as the meat needs to be cooked in the broth to flavor it. I asked the server about it and his response was “thanks for telling me” we won’t go back.

Left this place. I had the cold vermicelli salad with egg roll, and it was great for a hot summer day. The best part of the meal was the drink. I had the iced coffee. They bring you a glass with condensed milk in the bottom and put the little pour over coffee contraption on top of the glass and pour the water in right in front of you, after it drips in, you pour it over a glass of ice. It was so smooth and tasted like caramel.

This review is only for the Vietnamese coffee. That's all I had. After being let down at numerous cafes and restaurants that claim to have authentic Vietnamese coffee, I came across this wonderful place. They did it the way it is supposed to, drip coffee over condensed milk. Sweet and creamy. Loved it. Will come again!

Little hole in the wall place with the same staff and service for years. I love the pho, the broth is so flavorful! Also love the shrimp eggrolls! Great place to grab a quick lunch!

I believe this is my second time reviewing Pho 79. I’ve been going here for over 15 years and it’s pretty much the same. The menu, decor, furniture… same. All these are positives for this little Vietnamese restaurant. It’s not fancy but it’s not a hole in the wall. It’s family perfect and 2nd date worthy. The Pho is excellent and has plenty of meat. The bowls are big and delicious. My favorite is the hot pot with flaming heating element. The Canh Chua (tamarind sweet and sour soup) is PRO menu order - you’re ordering a legendary soup that puts even a bowl of pho to shame. My personal favorite is the fries onions and squid entree. It’s amazing and tastes great! It may never change because it’s rightfully done already. Highly recommended for people who don’t need fancy but value Awesomeness. Another side note: I have taken clients and business colleagues here.

We ordered a regular pho and a pot of catfish. The pho is soft and the soup is yummy. The catfish is outstanding even though it’s a little salty. It is perfect with white rice. Wish they could add some green vegetables in the pot for a more balanced diet!

The food here is awesome! Has been for ages. Quick service, friendly staff. My favorite place for Pho in the TC. #4 Pho with a side of fresh spring rolls is my default choice. The vermicelli salad #38 is great too

I enjoyed this place during my younger days. However, their current service and food is not worth the travel. I invite the people of the community to take their dining elsewhere. Also, I dislike a greedy business that needs to charge 4% to use your debit card because they’re not pulling in money and will do what it takes to collect CASH.

This was my first time trying pho 79 and it was fantastic. this is a very casual eatery with good attentive service. The menu was quite extensive, but the food is very delicious and the prices are reasonable. Even though it is on Eat Street it has a parking lot, which is great. I had the number eight pho and also tried the Mongolian spicy beef. Both were extremely flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be coming back here. The pho broth was delicious, even without any additions and the hoisin sauce and Sriracha only added to the depth of flavor it had. I also personally really appreciated that the pho did not come with cilantro!

A staple of the Minneapolis area. One of the go to spots for Vietnamese food! A small but mighty restaurant serving up some great classics. They have a friendly atmosphere, great food, lots of options & fair pricing. They have a decent parking lot that is easy to access and plenty of seating for a smaller location. Next time you hit up the como zoo make this your dinner spot!

Wonderful service, very friendly staff, free parking and authentic Vietnamese. Pho79 is not a pass but just a few things to consider. It's in uptown so traffic is a pain BUT they do have free parking for you! Really friendly folks overall and a clean looking place. Food itself was ok this time I am averaging my two visits and they come out to 3 stars. Rice was too wet, flavors on dishes were either too much (salty for squid) or not enough (hardly flavor for ginger fried veggies). I have eaten a lot of Vietnamese food so I feel I have a good handle on what it should taste like. Also the prices were quite aggressive. If you live in the area certainly worth a stop but Inwouldnt drive across town for this experience!

My search for my favorite pho place in Minnesota continues. The pho broth here was decent, but was missing something I can't quite put a name to. Perhaps it was depth of beef flavor in the broth that all the fish sauce could not fix. We also tried the five spice fried calamari and spring rolls. The calamari was perfectly seasoned and crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. The spring roll was too soggy. Pho 79 has a tiny parking lot but you can also park on the street. We walked around to nearby shops after having lunch. Service here was super slow, and they also did a shady thing asking me to add tip up front to my bill. I've never been asked that before and wonder if they did that because they thought I wouldn't tip due to the poor service. It left me feeling very odd and I don't plan to return.

If i could give this place 10 stars i would. By far the best pho in MN. I am disappointed every time i go anywhere else for pho. Me and my friends had a habit of coming here nearly every weekend. We still are definite frequent customers there and i think about going probably at least once a week. The inside of the restaurant isn't overly cute or anything but that's not important. The staff is straight to the point but very nice. Their #19 is always my go to! With a side of cream cheese wontons because they are some of the best i've had. Their fried rice is also pretty damn good. anyone who asks me where to go to get pho, i tell them this place.

I came here the other night because I was craving some pho. This is my favorite pho place in the city. They have big, nice comfy booths and the waitress was very attentive. I have been coming here for many years and have tried others but this is my go to for sure it's right in Eat street and thy have a parking lot for easy parking. I really enjoy ordering the wonton wrapped jumbo shrimps as my appetizer before my pho. It comes with sweet-and-sour sauce on the side and I put chili oil in the sweet-and-sour sauce to spice it up a bit for dipping my shrimp.

Really friendly service! Lots of good choices! Food was delicious and good flavor! Loved the coconut boba and had #28 Bun Bo Hue. Very quiet place to eat. Very low key

Love love love the food they offer here. Everything I order in person or via online pick up is always so good. The only downside is that the place def needs a upgrade. It's very dated. Sometimes the tables, menus and floors are kinda sticky/gross. The service is okay, they are def very direct lol.

I travel from Florida to this place in particular! I am treated with such kindness every single time. 10/10 every single visit. I've never had something I disliked. Well kept & clean inside with tabletop sauces at hand & clean as well! Extremely fast service. This is my favorite place to take myself on a date bathrooms are clean & stocked. Staff is lovely & I can't wait to see them again! 1000/10

I've been frequenting this spot for close to 15 years. I originally went for the small lunch buffet. A handful of choices but all done excellently. However once I tried the Pho I had little reason to go for anything else. My go too is the #21 with egg noodles. Now I know you purists will say it's not Pho it's a Vietnamese soup. Whatever you call it it is heavenly! I love the complexity of flavors and the plate of aromatics you get to work into the soup. Hands down the best I have had anywhere in the twin cities. Crystal clear broth with a lovely oil slick that is bursting with flavor. As I said I always go for the soup but there entrees are also excellent too. Sesame chicken is a favorite of my kids. Ambience is severely lacking and it can feel a bit dingy inside but the food and service more than make up for that in my book.

i have never been here and took the gamble to try it for the first time and i really like this place compared to others on nicollet! atmosphere: we went in on a monday and there was no other customers, probably due to the weather. the place was clean, dim lighting, and no music was playing. personally, i don't have a problem with no music playing as it makes it less stimulating when eating a good meal! food: we ordered the spring rolls, pho 79, vermicelli salad #38, and vietnamese iced coffee . all were VERY yummy! the spring rolls were fresh and packed nicely with an equal amount of noodles and other toppings. the paper wasn't dry and the dipping sauce was perfect :) the vietnamese iced coffee came freshly brewed and was presented to us with the drip coffee cup. i really liked that aspect as its authentic and most vietnamese coffee you order at a restaurant are either made for you in the kitchen or premade the broth for the pho 79 was a little watery, there was more meat than noodles, and it didn't come with cilantro, just green onions. i would say the size proportion of the pho is a medium size. the meat was very good! super tender, juicy, and flavorful. with these things considered i would still go back to get a bowl of pho! the vermicelli salad was light, freshening, and filling! there was a perfect amount of sauce for the whole salad and didn't completely drench it. service: when we arrived we were sat down right away but it took a while before someone came to our table to take our order. near the end of our meal it felt like we were rushed to leave even though it was only us and 1-2 customers who walked in over time. with 2-3 bites left on our plates we would be approached and asked if we were finished although we were still visibly working on our plate

The best Vietnamese takeout in the cities. Food is super consistent and very fairly priced. Most portions will feed two people. They even have a decent parking lot on the side of the building for dining in or to stop for takeout. The ambiance inside matches the prices, which is to say it's an afterthought that hasn't been considered in probably a decade or two.

I always love coming back to this place! It's delicious and always hits the spot. I got the vegetable tofu noodle soup and my friend got the sesame shrimp with a side of fried rice. We also shared cream cheese wontons. The service was very friendly and so kind. They were also very attentive and always made sure we had full glasses of water and that we were taken care of at all times. It was a wonderful experience all around. It is a cozy atmosphere and we both just enjoy having a meal here.

It is located in Eat st. Been going there for a long time. I love their pho especially beef tendon soup. Service is quick but the ambiance is 1 star. The place has been there over30 years but deco has not changed and frankly I go there for love of Pho. Best Pho in Twincitis

Our favorite Pho location. Amazing Pho, fast service and great location. Yes, it's a bit older looking inside but the Pho is much better than anywhere else nearby.

No photos but this place was very good. I had a delicious flavorful hot bowl of pho and a Vietnamese coffee. I would 100% go back here if I was ever in Minnesota again. The staff was really nice and accommodating, service was quick and again the food was delicious. Pricier pho than I am used to (back home) but I guess Minnesota was just more expensive than I expected it to be and I found this to be true overall.

5 stars for the pho. This is up for the best in the twin cities imo. The rest of the food and experience was just ok. A bit dingy inside and the condiments weren't fully stocked at all the tables. Egg rolls are a skip. The spring rolls are ok in a pinch, but I've had much better elsewhere. Love this place for being a pho staple in minneapolis, and want to see them keep thriving!

If I had to rate Pho 79 out of 100, I'd give it a 79. Price: great, affordable Ambience: quirky, casual Menu selection: so many options, somewhat overwhelming Wings: sticky, very sweet bit addicting Wontons: classic, delicious Spring rolls: lacking some kick of flavor Pho: hot and fresh, but broth flavor wasn't the best I've had in Mpls Overall, great food and options, just lots of tough competition on Eat Street!

great food, great location, AMAZING service. Food is fresh and deliciou, best eggrolls in town!

My friend was craving pho and we went to the first place that Yelp recommended. The reviews were decent and it was a spot neither of us attended. For starters we shared the fried dumplings, pork and shrimp. This was my first time having such and I enjoyed it. The menu was more robust than I expected but I settled on my main course as spicy Curry stir fry served with rice. I was slightly disappointed initially that my appetizer and entree arrived at the same time. But the excitement came as we say a mouse run across the floor while eating. I immediately called the waitress over and told her what we witnessed. Her reaction was very calm as if she knew what we referencing but was not phased. I was so shocked at her lack of response, I froze. Within the next couple of minutes, the mouse made another appearance. I will assume it was the same mouse and not a different one. We mentioned it again to the waitress in a whisper as not to alarm the other diners, however, her reaction was the same...blank stare. While thinking of the movie Ratatouille, my appetite was ruined and there was no way I could finish my meal. I absolutely will not be visiting this place again and I strongly recommend that they get the entire place exterminated before serving guests.

Doesn't matter if you've been here 10 years ago or yesterday the food is just as good, service is quick just like any other Vietnamese restaurant. The must get in my opinion is the shrimp rolls, they are so tasty, you just have to try them to understand. I got the 32 and my boyfriend got the lunch special of I believe spicy orange chicken, it was all so good. This place is probably a little pricier than other pho places but honestly the portions are huge so I see the price being appropriate. We also got the Vietnamese coffee and fresh soy milk, both awesome and it doesn't get fresher than the way they serve it. They do have free parking, but beware, not the best They're close, watched a girl back right into another car and drive off, not the restaurants problem of course, it's in Minneapolis, hard to control that.

OVERALL: Great Vietnamese food with pho that keeps me coming back time after time. FOOD: On a rainy day, the only thing I wanted was pho. Pho 79 satisfied my need. The warm, flavorful broth cured my rainy day sadness. It also had a hefty portion of meat which I appreciate. My friend ordered the sweet and sour chicken combo and it came with a ton of fried rice! Great portions and flavorful food for both. SERVICE: our service was super fast and nice. Waters always filled. ATMOSPHERE: Has a steady flow of people. Very homey feeling. PRICE: the pho ranges from $8-9 which is very standard. The pricing is great for the portions they give.

The pho was delicious. One of the best phos I've had. The soup was so flavorful, and the vegetables and meat were fresh. I will definitely be coming back again soon.

The food was wonderful, the atmosphere, old-fashioned, and the service. Excellent we will be back.

Recently went out to check this place out because of a friends recommendation. We went during the evening and it wasn't full. The inside gives me dark coffee shop vibes (in a good way) The customer service was great! Our food was delivered fast. I order number 22 on the menu and I was pleased with the portion size. They have a reasonable price and tip was already included in the bill. I will say that the pho broth was very delicious and the rice noodles were very well cooked. Overall it was a fun experience to go and try a new place, but this wouldn't be my first choice for Pho, I would definitely be back to try something new in the menu. I do recommend checking this place out!

This is our go to pho spot if we don't go to Pho Tempo. Usually we get amazing and fast service. On July 4th, we went around 1 and got sat down within 3 minutes. They forgot about us and kept saying they'll be right back to take our order. I said after 30 minutes, I'm just going to leave. They finally came to take our orders. Waited another 15 minutes for food to come out for 2 of us. Never got our water refilled. People after us got sat right away and got their orders take right away. Even got their food before us. I told my bf we can't go there anymore unless we're non-Asian. Everyone else got better service than us.

This place has never disappointed me. Their menu choices are so extensive and so delicious. The pork rice platter is a to go choice for me every time. Something that sets Pho 79 aside from other restaurants is the loyal to the customer service. I always see the same workers there all the time and always just showing the best customer service regardless if it gets busy or not. I will continue to return for their delicious food and A1 customer service. Check them out!

I've been to Pho 79 twice in the last few weeks, both times were great. The first visit was with a Vietnamese friend who recommended it, so I knew it'd be good. Second time was with my family, 5 adults & 2 kids. A variety of food was ordered & mostly shared... so many good things, meat, fish, vegetables, soup, bubble tea, and so on. Not a single complaint, great food, service & casual atmosphere!

Met a friend here for her birthday. This is one of my go to place food Vietnamese sour soup with cat fish. This time I opted for their rice platter with grilled pork chops, broken rice, slices of cucumbers, tomatoes and fish sauce. My friend ordered the dried egg noodles bowl that comes with a side of broth. The flavor of the pork chops were sweeter than I had expected. I've had this dish at other Vietnamese restaurants before and each one seems to marinate it a little different. The fish sauce was flavorless in that I didn't want to soak my rice with the fish sauce so my entree was just ok. Service was prompt but lack follow up with water refills. Parking is horrible during dinner hours. The price is reasonable for the portions you get. I had to ask for a to go container right away because I wasn't going to finish my platter. Overall, this is a good alternative to home cooking when I'm feeling lazy. I would say that they have better flans than Quang's for dessert.

Came here last night for the first time. Wanted to try someplace on "Eat Street" on Nicollet and saw good reviews. We ordered pork egg rolls, lemongrass chicken, chicken fried rice and sesame chicken. Pork eggs rolls- came super hot and crispy. Tasted fresh but lacked flavor. Have had better other places. I really soaked it in the sauce they give to add more flavor. Lemongrass chicken- majorly lacked flavor. Described as hot and spicy sauce but the sauce was more sweet than anything. Got a spice level medium and was not spicy at all, should have gotten hot. I didn't taste any lemongrass. I probably wouldn't order again. Some of the chicken tasted kind of off. Chicken Fried Rice- decent but needed soy. I try to avoid using soy sauce as I like when things are seasoned well, but the rice was pretty bland. Once I added the soy it was better. Sesame Chicken- sauce was good. Chicken was okay, some pieces were fried super hard and almost inedible. It was definitely crispy! The veggies were mostly fresh with it but some of the carrots looked like the edges were black. Overall pretty thick batter on the chicken, so your eating more fried batter than chicken. We'd probably not come back but glad to give it a try. We love trying new places!

To start off, they've got free parking in their lot! Woo! Service is quick and straightforward. The restaurant is huge - it's a two in one? So come here in your big groups people! I ordered #21 H TÍU HOC MÌ THP CM which is a choice of rice or egg noodles with shrimp, imitation crab, fish balls, squid and pork for $6.99. I ordered this with the rice noodles. I am not used to rice noodles so that threw me off but it was enjoyable. I would come back here but I would probably think of other Chinese or Vietnamese places on Eat Street beforehand.

If you're traveling to this part of town, the experience should be outstanding. Very meh visit to this establishment with a couple of my usual dining companions... The service was abrupt and rude. Walkec in and it took forever to be recognized and seated. Getting three glasses of water was a chore. She also whisked away our garnish plate to be used for someone else! The lady who brought our food was nice, but she was the only one. I left 18% and one friend opined that was too much. Pho broth had a sweet taste to it. No cilantro offered and the egg rolls seemed greasy. The dipping sauce was passable...nothing objectionable but nothing exciting either. On to another place next time...

Great pho - good beef balls and the noodles were great. Love the atmosphere and the service was good

First time here and food was horrible. The pho broth had a sour and tart after taste! You can definitely tell immediately the food is spoiled. The carrots in the rice platter was also spoiled! Pork chop meat was so small and thin. I could not believe my eyes knowing I've had authentic Vietnamese food in Vietnam. Customer service lady was rude and didn't even fill our water. I would never return back nor recommend this place.

Top-drawer preparation of classic menu. Wish there were more vegetarian options, but that's a vain hope regarding Vietnamese cuisine, I s'pose.

Pho 79 is pretty good. I respect that they're an Eat Street staple and an authentic no-BS kind of place, but the food itself fell a little flat for me. The space and menu are both huge. There are SO many Chinese and Vietnamese choices... which is slightly overwhelming, but mostly just exciting and impressive. I ordered the Special Pho 79 Bowl (To Dac Biet) which comes with rare beef, well done flank, fat brisket, soft tendon, tripe, and meatballs. Whew! It came out hot and fast. With eyeglasses splattered, I grinned through the generous amount of protein they packed in the bowl. However, the broth itself didn't have a ton of flavor. I had to add a few shakes of fish sauce. We also got the Szechuan beef because I was looking forward to a spicy dish with signature szechuan spices (numbing peppercorns!), but this dish had 0 spice at all, which was really surprising. Service is quick, efficient, zero-BS, and I like it.

This was the best egg roll salad I have ever had- I think about it all the time. I didn't have anything else but can't wait to try more.

Customer service was not good. The pho was just okay. There are other pho spots I would try in the city!

This place has decent Vietnamese food. We ordered some more authentic Vietnamese food than we usually does, which was cá kho t and canh chua cá. This review is based on my preference of vietnam food: I prefer saltier version of these dishes since I'm used to northern Vietnamese styled food, so if you like southern Vietnamese styled food. Hence, I thought both of the dishes were sweeter than how I would like. That being sad, I thought the soup was lack of sour taste and could use some tamarin to spice things up. The quail was also somewhat sweeter than how I'd like them. They also server broken rice instead of jasmine rice, which I thought was odd. The service was fast and server was friendly. In general: Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 P/s: they have a parking lot, which is really nice.

I basically get the same thing every time...order of pork egg rolls, rare lean beef and rib eye with extra noodles and meatballs. Pretty solid choice if you're not into the tendons and stuff. What you see is what you get for service, pretty much get everything you need when they take your order because you might not see your server again until you get the check. Which is totally fine for me, I mean you can flag someone down but they're running around like crazy from tables to register to kitchen. The food has always been good. Pho is a slam dunk and the pork egg rolls are always nice and fresh. Plus, they give really sturdy plastic containers for take out or left overs. I don't go to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants so I don't have a lot of comparisons, but Pho 79 is gooood.

We arrived at around 12 noon. The place was not busy and we were seated immediately. Upon sitting our drink order was taken and brought to us within 5 mins. I knew what I wanted and we proceeded to taking our order. I ordered the Pho Special 79 and the wife ordered egg noodle seafood bowl. The appetizer was the grilled pork spring rolls. Good taste with a crunchy texture. Our pho's came out within 10 mins and we were grubbing. I tasted the broth and as to my surprise tasted as expected. I squeezed a piece of lime and a few basil leaves. The flavor in my opinion is catered to the American folks. Although, the other dishes may taste different. Anyhow, go try for yourself and hopefully your taste buds think different of my review here!!!

Dirty, run-down establishment. Food is bad, staff is rude. Just a gross excuse for a restaurant.

The best Pho on eat street, hands down. The egg rolls are the best in Minneapolis as well, so good. Every time we eat here we're happy with our meal and have something left over for the next day. You can't go wrong with anything you get from Pho 79!

Located in the popular 'Eat Street' in Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Pho 79 offers great selection of authentic Vietnamese cooking. ⁣ ⁣ This recent trip visiting home, I went here with friends to some early dinner. We ordered the Five spice fried squid, Braised catfish in clay pot, and the Sweet and sour vegetable soup with catfish aka 'Canh chua ca' in the hot pot size (you could order this soup with shrimp and in a bowl, smaller version!). Traditionally, the braised catfish and the sweet and sour vegetable soup are always eaten together! I personally like my soup with the catfish because it's just better than the shrimp one. ⁣ ⁣ The Five spice squid dish is so flavorful and well-seasoned as well as the braised catfish and soup. Canh chua. I honestly cannot think of a better way to explain this but to encourage you to try these dishes if you're here!⁣ ⁣ These sharable dishes always come with a size of rice and are supposed to be shared, family style. This is plenty for 3 a 4 people! They make great lunch and dinner option for hot summer days and even cold snowy winter days! I'd say the flavors are pretty spot-on here!⁣ ⁣ Pho 79 is definitely a must-try if you are ever in need of something different than banh mi, pho or other noodle soups. Bring your family and friends here and order these dishes as family style! It's so much fun!

I had the #12 Pho and my daughter had the lemongrass chicken. Both were amazing. Wish we lived nearby to frequent this place often. Plus, everyone who worked there were so nice!!!! Definitely will return whenever we are in Minneapolis again!

Great food, great service! Ordered sesame chicken for take-out and it was delicious. Everyone working here was friendly and I will definitely be back.

Took my kids here for lunch, there favorite is the sesame chicken wings, there hot and sour soup very tasty and lots of vegetables, which is something we liked also, very fast service too, we will definitely be back soon

This was the only pho restaurant that open early. The food was good. The pho broth and the nam noung spring rolls were both delicious. My friend got the bun bo hué. It needs a little more flavor. The service was good. The price is reasonable and the portion are big.

Pho 79 is a no frills place to get some delicious Vietnamese food. The restaurant is surrounded by many other places to eat on Nicollet, but this one remains to be one of my favorites. It's super chill on the inside. Service is typically quick and efficient. I've always appreciated that. There's a lot of tasty looking food in the menu, although I tend to float between just a few go to items. I'm always satisfied that way. The pho is really flavorful here. They give you a good amount too. It's comparable to others in the area in that regard. I really love the egg roll noodle salad. The egg rolls are crispy with lots of filling and a slightly juicy, savory flavor. They usually have a decent amount of veggies hidden underneath the bed of noods. This restaurant is worth frequenting regularly. They do a great job with service and food. I've never been let down and will continue to dine here again and again.