Pho 79

Vietnamese restaurant · St. Anthony

Pho 79

Vietnamese restaurant · St. Anthony

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2233 Energy Park Dr #800, St Paul, MN 55108

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Pho 79 is a cozy, casual spot where you can slurp up hearty beef noodle soups, light spring rolls, and tasty banh mi amidst a friendly vibe.  

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M G

Google
I recently visited Pho 79 with my wife and sister-in-law, and unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable. When we arrived, we stood at the entrance for about five minutes before anyone acknowledged us. An older lady eventually seated us, but she barely spoke and didn’t seem particularly welcoming. For appetizers, we ordered the spicy wings and shrimp mini egg rolls, which turned out to be the best part of our visit. Both were flavorful and well-prepared, which initially gave us hope for the rest of our meal. My wife ordered the Pho Hue, my sister-in-law had the Pho Combo, and I chose the Chicken Noodle Salad with Shrimp—a dish I’ve had at many other restaurants. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst version I’ve ever had. The chicken and shrimp were severely overcooked, with the chicken pieces sticking together and the shrimp resembling rubber. To make matters worse, I only received four shrimp, and they charged me $3.50 for them—an amount far smaller than what I’ve received at other restaurants for the same dish. My wife and sister-in-law were also disappointed with their pho, both finding it bland and lacking in flavor. A gentleman later came by to ask how the food was, and when I told him it was horrible, he apologized but made no effort to fix the situation—no offer to adjust the bill or even ask how they could make things right. At the very least, I would have appreciated a partial discount on my meal, but that didn’t happen. Between the lackluster customer service and the poor quality of the food, I can confidently say that I won’t be returning to Pho 79.

Felix Huot-Link

Google
This is a wonderful place to get some amazing food. Great chill music and excellent service. The signature pork egg rolls were divine as well as the Pho Hue.

Jill

Google
My first time here. My sister and mom love this place! They suggested the #54 vegetarian egg roll noodle salad. The sauce/dressing you put on top is delicious. They tell me they cannot find any other place that makes a sauce/dressing that compares! There was plenty of food. The eggrolls were quite large and done to crispy perfection. We went on a Tuesday night, seated immediately and waited on immediately. Not a large place, but plenty of tables to sit at. And was very clean. The service was very attentive, price is reasonable and food very good. Highly recommend this place. As you can see from the great reviews! I’m sure more delicious dishes I need to investigate!

Sarah Wang

Google
This place was very peaceful and not super busy inside. I told them about my mild peanut allergy beforehand, and they accommodated accordingly. I wouldn’t recommend this however if you are worried about cross contamination or have a severe allergy (this is the only reason I take off a star). I got the spring rolls and #39. The serving sizes for the noodle bowls were good; I was full afterwards. Prices were between 10-20 for only entree. Add additional 5-10 for appetizer.

Ber Yang

Google
Stopped by for a quick dinner before meeting. We ordered the pork egg roll, and it doesn't have any pork, and just noodles. We also ordered the combination fried rice and it had a foul smell. I thought that it was the sauce at first but as I took one bite, the smell didn't sit well, so I spit it out. Me and my wife address it to the owner and she tries to justify that the shrimp was fresh. We had fried rice many times and it didn't smell like that. We also ordered the combination pho and it's okay. Please be careful when ordering food here but this is our first and last.

Nelly Samassi

Google
I ordered the chef’s special Pho and asked for it to be spicy. Before I went to this place, I had saw a review saying that there wasn’t enough noodles and vegetables and I agree. Even though the bowl they give you is huge there could’ve been more noodles for the amount of broth there was. I will say, though this is the first pho place where I had a good amount of meat given. I just wish there were more noodles, more beansprouts, mints, and jalapeño that came with the pho. I’m a generous person so 4/5 Overall ⭐️.

Tina

Google
Perfect quick lunch spot. I was in between errands and was so happy Pho 79 was on my way. The pho is hot and flavorful and service is friendly and fast. Had a delicious well priced lunch and was out the door in 30 minutes.

Bryant C

Google
The coffee dripping right in front of you was really cool!! Pho here is really good!
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Joel H.

Yelp
Ordered online. Arrived to find my order waiting. Return customer. If you're looking for a delicious soup broth based meal I recommend their pho. The location is a funky but the interior is warm and welcoming. Their Vietnamese French coffee is top notch!
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Markus G.

Yelp
I recently visited Pho 79 with my wife and sister-in-law, and unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable. When we arrived, we stood at the entrance for about five minutes before anyone acknowledged us. An older lady eventually seated us, but she barely spoke and didn't seem particularly welcoming. For appetizers, we ordered the spicy wings and shrimp mini egg rolls, which turned out to be the best part of our visit. Both were flavorful and well-prepared, which initially gave us hope for the rest of our meal. My wife ordered the Pho Hue, my sister-in-law had the Pho Combo, and I chose the Chicken Noodle Salad with Shrimp, a dish I've had at many other restaurants. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst version I've ever had. The chicken and shrimp were severely overcooked, with the chicken pieces sticking together and quite hard and the shrimp was like rubber. To make matters worse, I only received four shrimp, and they charged me $3.50 for them, an amount far smaller than what I've received at other restaurants for the same dish. My wife and sister-in-law were also disappointed with their pho, both finding it bland and lacking in flavor. A gentleman later came by to ask how the food was, and when I told him it was horrible, he apologized but made no effort to fix the situation, no offer to adjust the bill or even ask how they could make things right. At the very least, I would have appreciated a partial discount on my meal, but that didn't happen. Between the lackluster customer service and the poor quality of the food, I can confidently say that I won't be returning to Pho 79.
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Kong V.

Yelp
Upon entering, I was seated immediately and given the menu. Water is provided along with a smile. Ambiance is peaceful with up to date music that isn't too loud. Very subtle setting. Pho broth is good and if it is I usually only add the basil. Spring rolls could be better. Alittle on the bland side for me. The peanut sauce is good as I added a hint of sriracha. There are only two bathrooms. Overall, very nice and healthy tasting food!! If you're wondering what the food taste... I recommend trying this place out!!
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Ann F.

Yelp
Gosh I wanted to like this place more. The service was so pleasant! And the prices are very fair. The cream cheese wontons are probably the best seasoned ones in the city, but they barely fill them. The other reviews of the pho broth being watery were very valid, it was disappointingly bland. I asked for the chili oil to add some zing, but it was really bitter. I just think there are better pho spots in St. Paul, but this place will do in a pinch.
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Jason O.

Yelp
Good food with great service! The pork Bahn-Mi was very good. I will definitely be back.
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Lana T.

Yelp
OVERALL: Great value, authentic, and delicious! SERVICE: The service from Andy was so accommodating and friendly. He's always willing to answer questions and our food came out quickly! waters were always full and we always had what we needed. He's spectacular! FOOD: We ordered a ton of food and loved every bit of it. Don't sleep on the spicy wings - those are so good and flavorful. On hot days I love the noodle salad with egg rolls but I'm always a sucker for soup as well. Truly you can't go wrong with anything you order. ATMOSPHERE: It's homey but still seats quite a few people. PRO: It also has a parking lot!!
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Dan R.

Yelp
Amazing Pho so glad we found this place. Service was great highly recommend. Family run with great menu!
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Rosie H.

Yelp
Sadly I have no pictures but this place never disappoints. I had the rice noodle dish with pork and eggroll. The flavors and texture were spot on. The pork had a nice barbecue flavor, Rose crispy and soft at the same time and there was plenty of it . My son had a pork bahn mi. He said this was his favorite because the bread was fresh, soft, warm, toasted on the inside. It had massive quantities of pork and just enough jalapeno. The staff was there quick to take the order. Bring your food out. Just a fun little place.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
The place looks small on the outside but it's actually pretty big inside. The service was quick but it obviously took a while for the food to arrive but the appetizers were made quickly. The cream cheese wontons could've had more filling in them but the sauce was delicious. The bathrooms were clean. The dumplings had a little shrimp and pork in them but still good, they did charge me for extra rice although I only had one plate of white rice. Overall it's okay. There is definitely other places where things are a little cheaper and have a better taste but this is not the worst.
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Emily W.

Yelp
Loved their pho! It was a perfect balance of flavor. The inside had a nice feel to it. The guy who brought our food out was super nice and provided great service. One of my favorite places.
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Meggie V.

Yelp
This place was really good when your craving for Pho. Service was great, everyone was really nice and greeting. I'm definitely coming back here for sure! I give this place a 10/10
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Stacey D.

Yelp
This has become our go place for pho since we live so close. We usually order online for take out - food is always very hot and stays hot by the time we make it home. We usually go with the spicy pho. This isn't overly spicy to us so we will add in Sriracha in. The broth is great and it's always so filling. We love ordering this in the winter - especially if one of us is feeling under the weather. We now have large pho bowls at home to make things easier! We also enjoy the combination fried rice. It's not overly greasy. Sometimes you get a lot of shrimp and other times, you are really picking through for it. We have also tried their banh mi sandwiches. Sometimes the meat is really fatty. Some people love this but we enjoy that less. So we stick to the pho and fried rice. Parking lot in front - usually have spots open!

Callie O.

Yelp
amazing experience all around! clean, amazing food, great service, great price, great energy. we came at a busy time and it was still amazing!!
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September H.

Yelp
I really didn't like this place because number one the woman that was waiting on us. I decided I didn't want any but I had my two sons with me so she had an attitude because I said I didn't want anything. Then she snatched my menu out of my hand, and she brought the pho out. It looked horrible. The meat was red in it. The broth was so watery so my son decided he didn't want it.(his friend is Vietnamese so he's used to eat good pho so she got mad because he didn't want it and I wasn't gonna pay for it so when I went to go pay for my other son's meal which was five little shrimp dipped with some sweet-and-sour sauce, which was eight dollars she snatch my credit card out of my hand so now I'm upset she had the nastiest attitude I would never go to this place again and the food don't even look the same on the website that it looks like in person
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Kaydee M.

Yelp
My go-to place for Pho in the twin cities! If you've never had it before, Pho is a southeast Asian noodle bowl with a hearty beef broth and often includes sliced brisket and other meats, sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, green onions, and lime. I usually add a bit of savory hoisin sauce and Sriracha to my bowl as well. After tasting Pho in Vietnam, it's become something I crave all week long ! Pho 79 is one of my go-to places for not only Pho, but spring rolls, vermicelli noodles, cream cheese wontons, and more. This place has regulars who come back time and time again for the awesome service and consistently amazing pho. You need to check it out!

Theresa P.

Yelp
I got the pork noodle rice bowl and it was good. The egg roll was okay. Felt like I paid $27 for the pork rice noodle bowl and a coke. Seems pricey.

August A.

Yelp
there good is so great and there service is even better. best pho restaurant ever!!! There enrolls are so tasty and are not to expensive.
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Pa V.

Yelp
Overall- mediocre food, ok pricing and small portion. I've been meaning to try this location- so my partner and I decided to stop by here for dinner on a week night. Although the service was quick, friendly and kind- the food was a bit disappointing for me. The menu is pretty small but there is a chicken pho, seafood pho and vegetarian/vegan pho (mushroom flavored). So at least- I appreciate the overall pho options. We ordered the cream cheese wontons and two chicken pho. The cream cheese wontons had garlic/garlic flavor cream cheese in it which I actually did not like and the dripping sauce for the cream cheese was definitely watered down. The chicken pho was really the true disappointment though. The broth was warm and watery- I ended up adding alot of fish sauce, the noodles were still hard and they dont have much condiments for you to flavor your pho (no chill oil). The portion was also small for $8, almost $9 pho.

Thai P.

Yelp
The Cơm Sườn Bì Trứng was great! This place was a fantastic spot for lunch and i'm looking forward to coming back!

Connor T.

Yelp
I get pho from here on a regular basis and never have been disappointed their broth is sooo good
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Sousakon M.

Yelp
This one of the best Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. The pho here is AMAZING THE wings are bomb!
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Monique H.

Yelp
This was a delight! We weren't sure what to expect at this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but those tend to be some of the best places. We were seated pretty quickly and once we placed our order, it was probably no more than 10-15 minutes before the food arrived looking absolutely delicious. There is quite a lot to choose from on the menu. We ordered some cream cheese wontons which are filled with a garlic cream cheese. They were so crispy and dreamy. For a main dish, I ordered the #40 Egg Roll Noodle Salad. This is a vermicelli noodle salad with two cut up pork egg rolls on top. It comes with a dish of fish sauce which I promptly poured all over my salad. I would for sure get this again. The egg rolls were crunchy and the crushed peanuts and carrots on top gave it such a nice flavor. Great food, prices, and service!

Linda O.

Yelp
Good food (we had noodle and rice bowls, will go back for pho), prompt and cheerful service, clean and pleasant surroundings, reasonable prices. Nice to find a good Vietnamese place so close to Roseville.
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Mia H.

Yelp
I've waited a year and a half to hit this spot up, it pretty much just never worked out for me to come here with my husband til today. And it was well worth the wait! We got the pho special, spicy pho hue, and the spicy wings. The portions are more than generous, the pho broth is flavorful before the typical additions one would add in, and is not an overly sweet broth which is our preference. Another plus is a large amount of meat, instead of the typical giant oversized bean sprouts and minimal meat we've encountered elsewhere. The wings are large and meaty and have great flavor. I definitely can't wait to try more menu items next time we go! 10/10 would recommend! I was so excited putting my pho together I forgot to snap photos of the wings or my husbands but just look at how amazing mine looks!
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David H.

Yelp
This is my favorite bowl of Pho and probably my favorite casual place to eat at, period! I crave it, and eat at it more often than any other place. As often as I go there, I should've probably written a review years ago! The Twin Cities are full of places to get a good bowl of Pho. I've tried the pho at around 25-30 different restaurants in the area. They are all slightly different, and many of them are very good in their own right. Occasionally I get a craving for something different and check out one of them instead. But none of them make me as happy as Pho 79. There is something different about their broth compared to other places that I can't quite put my finger on, but I absolutely love it. And it's always served piping hot in a huge bowl. The meats are cut slightly thicker than a lot of other places which gives it a heartier feel IMO. And the fatty brisket especially, has the perfect texture and unctuousness to it. The noodles are never mushy, always with just a hint of chew left in them. And the chili oil, available upon request, is the best condiment for pho I've had anywhere! I've tried several different things on the menu over the years, and I've liked them all. But this review is really just to talk about the pho. Pho is finally starting to get noticed in this country by people from all walks of life and I couldn't be happier about it. It is my single favorite thing to eat. And this is my favorite place to eat it at. If you haven't tried it yet Pho 79 is a great place to start. And if you already love it but have never been here, do yourself a favor!
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Kayla K.

Yelp
This is my absolute favorite pho in the twin cities! Highly recommend! The crispy egg rolls are also great :)
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Alan L.

Yelp
Tasty Pho. We both ordered Pho and were pleased. The broth is flavorful and the ingredients taste fresh the service is attentive and the prices are reasonable. The seating is comfortable, with a good amount of space between the tables. We will return.
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Joy S.

Yelp
I was really questioning my friend's recommendation when I pulled into a gas station strip mall to pickup our to go order from Pho 79. I ordered the Chicken Vermicelli Salad and my coworker got ordered the pork Banh Mi. The flavors were amazing and the service was quick. So great that I went back the next day for the same salad! The salad comprised of romaine lettuce, cold rice noodles, carrots, scallions, cilantro, peanuts, INCREDIBLE marinated chicken and a delicious fish sauce. The friend that I dragged along (you're welcome Amanda...) got egg rolls and fried rice and is trying to convince me to go back for a third visit this week. Service was fast and the place was packed over lunch. I'm so excited to try the Pho and other GF dishes!
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Saly S.

Yelp
It's mediocre pho noodles was thin, need option for customer if the want thin or thick noodle. Despite I been there twice for work.
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Hnou V.

Yelp
Came in during lunch rush on a Wednesday and the restaurant was full. Service: (5/5) Only 3 people on the floor who was able to seat people, take orders, refill drinks, bus tables, and bring food out. I was impressed. My drinks were always filled, dirty dishes were taken away promptly, and food came out really fast. Cream cheese wontons: (3/5) I didn't really like these even though I'm a huge fan of Cream cheese wontons. They were fresh and hot but I thought it was boring and I didn't like the overly crispy wonton wrappers they used. Was like eating chips with cream cheese. Vermecelli Salad with pork and egg rolls:(5/5) Loved the colors, texture, freshness, and flavor of this salad. It's sweet and tangy with savory pork and egg rolls. I would recommend it.
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Amy R.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious! Loved absolutely everything we orderd. Combination Fried rice-yum!!! Some of the most flavorful, fluffy rice I've eaten in a long time. Nice chunks of pork, chicken,veiny shrimp and vegetables. Really liked their rice and the flavor. Chicken wings. Decently meaty and good flavor. Vermicelli Noodle sadly. Big chunks of pork. Chicken Noodles soups were delicious and very good finally so,etching my toddler will eat. He loves noodles and broth. They were both excellent. I will re-order soon. This as delicious!
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Emily Z.

Yelp
Came here for dinner and got the veggie eggrolls and the larger bowl of pho. It's $2 more for more noodles and broth. I think it's pretty expensive compared to other pho places I've been to. Just noodles and broth (large) was about $10.50... note: I had no meat or other add-ins. Veggies eggrolls were good and fresh. Good price on those and they came out really fast.
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Nou C.

Yelp
This is my second time eating from this place and I don't regret it. It is tucked away by a gas station on Energy Park Drive. Parking space can be tight. There is only one way to enter from and leave to the main road. I did take-out this time since I was bringing food back to my other colleagues. There are two chairs available to sit and wait for the food. The place is small. It was also busy during the lunch hour. I ordered the combination egg roll and shrimp salad. My other colleagues ordered the chicken pho and beef pho. The noodles and toppings were put in a separate container from the broth. Plastic forks & spoons, chopsticks, napkins were provided. My food was delicious. My colleagues who don't normally eat pho complimented that their food were delicious. One of them was not feeling well and said the chicken broth hit the spot for her. Will definitely stop by there again if I am in the area.
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Shelby S.

Yelp
Pretty good spot. I am a fan of the eggrolls, they are super crispy and come out hot. I even burned my mouth a little trying to eat them. I ordered the Mi Wonton because I prefer egg noodles and love wonton noodle soup where I can get it. The wontons are not the best here in the soup. The wonton wrap is a bit hard as if it was not cooked all the way and the meat you get inside each one is not a lot. The soup base is definitely on the "porky" side of flavor. Which I do enjoy. It also comes with some bbq pork in it. Last time I tried the Vietnamese iced coffee which was strong but sweet. Vietnamese iced coffee is the perfect combo of really strong but still sweet. Service is quite fast here and the staff is friendly. I would definitely be back here for the eggrolls!
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Kee V.

Yelp
I'm completely dumbfounded by anyone who says this place has good pho! This is easily one of the lamest bowls of pho that I've had in my entire life. This is the ONLY TIME in my life that I've never finished the whole bowl of pho because it was so bad, there was 3/4 left in the bowl. The broth tastes like someone poured a can of Campbell's chicken broth and simmered it with a pinch of salt and 1 whole star anise. I've had better pho from an instant package. If you like extremely bland pho, this is the spot for you!
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Courtney B.

Yelp
Yum! The food is fantastic and the portion sizes are enormous. Great, quick take-out service. Highly recommend!
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Natalie C.

Yelp
Great food every time I go!! My favorite is #15 and the fresh spring rolls. The staff is extremely kind as well. One of my favorite places!!
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Hong L.

Yelp
If i were truthful, i would give it a 3.6. So i decided to round up. Decor: Nice, dimly lit place in the middle of nowhere. Enough seating except during lunch time. Service: Ok. Don't expect top notch service. They leave you alone and check up for water once every 15-20 mins. Food comes out relatively fast and the prices are on the lower end (which is a good thing). Spring rolls: Are just spring rolls. Pork, shrimp, lettuce, wrapped in rice paper served with crnched peanuts in hoisen sauce and topped with carrot shreds. Eggrolls: i usually like my eggrolls double fried with rice paper, but their eggrolls are a tasty alternative. Pho 15: I've had their Pho 0 before and i like it, but the 15 fell short of my expectation. It was like a failed mixture of Bun Bo Hue and pho. I would avoid this dish if you don't like the contrast. All in all, food, price, service, and location, it's the best place around that area to get pho.
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Raven T.

Yelp
I was a little worried at first as it's in the industrial park and looks like a sketchy area. But the inside is tastefully decorated. The service was quick and very friendly. The food came out quickly and it was AMAZING. So flavorful and made my tastebuds giddy with delight. I had the number 12 pho. My husband is an extremely picky eater but he had their wings and Vietnemese coffee and he was even a fan which is probably the highest compliment. They were very quick to clear any dishes and answer any questions. I'll definitely go back on my next visit to the area.
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Katie C.

Yelp
I have been coming here for years. I stray occasionally and I am always disappointed. When it comes to pho-this is my jam. I love their pho with lean beef and fatty brisket. Their broth is by far the best I have found. Everything they serve is beautiful as well. I love their grilled chicken salad. Between the pho and the salad this place is my go to. However I was no impressed with their cold spring rolls or the bahn mi. If I am craving those I hit a different spot.
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Jenny L.

Yelp
I'm a hardcore pho lover and have been getting their Spicy Pho for a while now. I think I'm ready to go steady with this baby. Now, when I say Spicy Pho it's not going to make you chug water to save your life. It's pretty mild, but the broth is so flavorful! That's what makes it so wonderful~ If you get take-out cause you're lazy to cook like me, then this is probably a pretty good place to grab pho take-out because: 1) The Pho is almost cooked so you don't have to microwave your broth for 5 minutes to cook your noddles 2) Broth is pretty damn hot so it'll cook your noodles to perfection - just don't be late to pick it up! 3) They don't ripe you off with the amount As for their dinning service, it has to be one of the fastest restaurants that serves you pho. I literally sat for 5 minutes after ordering, and BAM my Spicy Pho is in front of me. Overall, I'm a happy customer with their take-outs and dinning service (5/5).
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Rakel C.

Yelp
This was my second time eating at this restaurant. I've always passed it by on my way to and from school, and wanted to try their pho. The first time I came, it was around 11:30 and I had to circle around the lot multiple times before I could find a spot. The second time I came, it was right at 10:55 so the restaurant wasn't open yet and finding parking was a lot easier. If you want to avoided to lunch rush, my suggestion would be to come in between when the open at 11 and 11:30. Once that lunch rush hits, it's way busier inside the restaurant. The food comes out incredible fast. By the time we had sat down and ordered, all of our food was on our table within 5 minutes. The pho is seasoned well and I do not have to add many additional sauces, except for chili oil. Their Vietnamese coffee is very good, it's on the darker side and the sweetener they add gives it just the right amount of sweetness. Although the food isn't the best I've ever had in my life, with the price you pay and how quickly the food comes out I will definitely come back here again.

Lizzy C.

Yelp
This is my go to Pho place. I have ordered here over 10 times and the food never fails. Fresh, flavorful, and delicious every time! I recommend this place to anyone looking for great pho!
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Matthias E.

Yelp
the pho is great. It's exactly what you would expect. The ingredients are fresh every time and the broth is tasty. Their cream cheese wontons are super tasty. We keep coming here since it's healthy (as long as you take it easy on the wontons) and really good. We usually end up with leftovers too. It's a good deal (10$ for a big meal that's healthy??!)

Heather W.

Yelp
My go to is the fresh spring rolls and mi wonton soup. Everything I've had there is delicious!
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Tim S.

Yelp
I happened to see the reviews and ratings that Pho 79 gets, so I mentioned it to my friend and coworker, Jack earlier this week, and that we should go sometime. He said he's been there (without me) as per his review on December 18, 2012. And since he went there without me, he loses one star on the friend rating scale. Today was (surprise) yet another dreary wet spring in Minnesota, so we thought it would be a perfect Pho day. Jack mentioned (as per his December review when he went without me) that there wasn't a lot of seating, so we decided to try and get there just before the lunch rush. We were the last ones to get a table right away, and everyone else behind us had to wait as diners slurped down their meals. We both ordered the Spring Rolls, which consisted of pork & shrimp. The sauce wasn't a typical peanut sauce, but more of a Hoisin sauce. Still, it was tasty. For our meals, we both ordered Pho, and Jack's Special larger Pho 79 bowl (Rare lean beef, well done flank, fat brisket, soft tendon, tripe and meat balls) was large enough to feed an army...or me. I opted for the Spicy Pho, which had everything but the tripe. The value for this meal, as well as all the wonderful flavors make it worth the trip. Really. Why would you drop more money at that Clown's burger joint, when you get some fresh food for less than or about the same price? Located in a strip mall on the border of a neighborhood and industry, it's easy to miss. But miss it you should not. Just remember to avoid the busy times or you'll have to wait. We were perplexed at people taking this to go, but given there's not a lot of seating area, I guess some Pho is better than none at all. I'm glad Jack and I went to Pho 79 for lunch today. I guess he earned back that one star on the friend rating scale.
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Sue S.

Yelp
We have been to the Pho 79 in Minneapolis a few times and enjoyed it, but we thought we'd try the St. Paul location for a change. It is smaller and located in a small strip center, but it is definitely convenient. The menu is also smaller, though it has a good representation of beef pho, chicken stock pho, rice bowls, etc. One thing I really missed from the other location was the noodle bowl options, which are kind of like cold noodle salads with no broth at all. I also was hoping for a bubble tea, but they don't do those here either. What we did order was good. I got the #35 which is egg noodles in a chicken base with shrimp dumplings and pork. Pretty tasty. The pho comes with the normal lime, sprouts, thai basil and jalepenos on the side. Price-wise, you can't beat it. We both ate and got a shrimp roll appetizer (just OK) for $20 including tax. Seriously. Service-wise, I would say it was just meh. The woman who was waiting on us seemed very impatient. She seemed annoyed when we asked for a few more minutes to look at the menu. She came over several times basically to check to see if we were done and then took my bowl away the minute that I was finished. Then she hovered to see when my husband would finish. We were coming up on their 8 oclock closing time, but it was still before 8. We came in with plenty of time to eat and it seemed like she was just annoyed at us for having the gall to want to eat during their operating hours. She also did some things that i consider rude, like coming to our table in the middle of our meal and unceremoniously shoving more chopsticks into the container of chopsticks on the table. We were also not ever offered anything to drink except water and had to ask for a water refill. So in all, the food was good, though we thought the selection was limited compared to the other location. This will do in a pinch but we are more likely to go to the other Pho 79 next time.
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Jonathan L.

Yelp
Decided to give this place another try...disappointing. I remember this place as not being that good, but I couldn't remember. We decided to give this place another go a few years later and it was not a good decision. The broth was very underwhelming. Taste flavorless and bland. Need to update my review to remind myself to not eat here again.
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Lan D.

Yelp
I was very disappointed with this restaurant. When I walked in, the store was fairly small but that was okay. I ordered my food and it came as usual. The tea comes in individually made cups with tea bags and not the typical tea pot. My sister in law ordered a Seafood Hu Tieu but received a Seafood Pho. We pointed out the issue and were told that she had ordered the Seafood Pho. Upon further investigation I. E. Looking at the ticket, we found that she had indeed ordered the Seafood Hu Tieu. After realizing their mistake, the server quickly took the bowl back into the kitchen and brought out the correct order in minutes. My nephew had ordered a rice, shrimp, and pork rice platter. The server seemed to have forgotten his meal. When the nine other people sitting at our table had received their meals and were about halfway through, we notified the server that my nephew had not received his food. The server went back into the kitchen and brought it out quickly. My brother, had ordered a coffee but was not brought it until we reminded the server at the END of our meal. Thankfully we remembered the coffee right before we had payed the bill because it was listed. The food was mediocre. Leaning more on the bad side. My daughter had ordered a pork rice platter. The pork was over cooked and dry. The rice was 'weird.' That's all she said. I personally went for the classic Pho Special. It was equipped with: cooked beef, meatballs, bean sprouts, medium rare beef, and greens. The table had Hoisin and Sriracha sauce to accommodate the pho as needed by the customer. The bathroom was dirty. There was toilet paper all over the floor. I may consider coming back sometime in the far future. Definitely not anytime soon.