I walked in Pho 79 Sam Circle in Chesapeake to have lunch. The table was dirty, there was a visible hair on the table. I mentioned it to the server and was told in a sharp voice I know this table is clean because I clean all the tables. I replied, that may be so, but there is a hair on the table and it's dirty. She got real snippy and roughly cleaned the table again and told me she had worked there 6 years. I asked for the manager, not there. So I left! On my way out she kept chastising me because I asked her if she talk to customers this way. I couldn't believe she became angry and caustic in front of other customers in the restaurants. Customers be ware! read more

The inside is beautiful but the Pho is just ok. They do have some interesting types of Pho though that I have not seen. They have the regular round steak Pho but also combinations of meat for example; Brisket and tripe, round steak and meatball, etc. I've never seen tripe Pho so I will have to try that next time. What I did get was the regular degular round steak Pho. The steak was dry and maybe even a tad overcooked. I felt like there was hardly in veggies and I asked and paid for extra onions but did not receive that. The broth was good, the noodles were fine, but nothing really impressed me. I would say the highlight of this visit was the candy bowl. The tiny blueberry candies they have in a dish up front was so good. read more

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Myself and some coworkers went for the first time during lunch. It was extremely busy. We wanted to get our food to go. The cashier who was taking the orders was also running the orders to the dine in tables. She would take one order then run off. It took 45 min to get our pho. There were lots of angry customers. I felt bad for them. I wasn't sure if they were just short staffed or if they just didn't plan for the rush. The pho was actually really good. I got the chicken pho and spring rolls. The small order of pho was more than enough for me. I probably won't go back to that location, there are plenty around town so I might try another location. read more

I had the beef flank pho bowl. All the meat went bad the next day. I placed it in an Hefty air tight container but apparently didn't help Make sure you eat everything the same day if you're going to dine here, being that this meat spoiled that quickly.. but in the future I will be steering clear of this location. read more

Pho 79 - Beef flank + extra - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Pho hits the spot! If youre under the weather or hung over... They have awesome lunch specials. Customer Service is amazing here. Service is always fast. read more

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I was immediately greeted by a friendly face. I stopped in for some soup and the fresh rolls. My waitress greeted me promptly and got my drink order. She recommended a Jasmine tea. I was trying to soothe my tummy so she also recommended chicken noodle soup. I wanted to try something different so I got one of her favorites she pointed out. Everything was delicious. Super filling and I only had rolls and soup. The decor is comforting and everyone was friendly at this location. Now all I need is a nice nap & I'll be set for my day. I'm already feeling better. Thanks for the great service! read more

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My wife and I went in late for dinner and we were the only ones at first but a rush seems to have followed us as it was soon busy. Here's what you need to know: Very clean. Easy to understand menu. Delicious. Great atmosphere. Would definitely take my friends here to introduce them to Pho. read more

Pho 79 - 4. Pho Tai Nam Gau Vietnamese Coffee Staff very busy preparing take-out orders - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

My steak pho was exceptional as was the speed of getting the meal. Issues with my party in one dish being wrong and the the chicken pho was considered not very nice, as it had bones in it and they felt was not very flavorful. Would like to come back sometime, to see if these errors could be overcome. read more

Pho 79 - Steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This review is on their Bahn Mi Take out is a true test of a business value on their product. Because the customer eats at home and they don't have to deal with complaints in person. I ordered 6 bahn mi to go at almost $8 a sandwich. What I got was a scarce bit of meat jammed into the center of a small but long piece of bread. Absolutely dissatisfied and disappointed. Egg roles are fine and tasty but my bill was $71 and what I got was not enough to feed 4 people. Will not be back and cannot recommend this location or business. read more

Pho 79 - Out of the wrap and bag - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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With the cold weather nothing like some good pho!! Tried the shrimp pho and I added veggies. The appetizers chicken wings & crab rangoon were fresh and hot. They came out after the pho. Sweet tea was really good. Service was good & seating was spaced out for social distancing. read more

Pho 79 - Shrimp pho, Crab rangoon and chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

The tastes are ok, but the old lady ( normally she put the pink hat) always got an attitude and threw away some stuff like straw and plates on the table! She needs to learn more respectfully to customers. I won't give her tips for tonight! read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Pho 79 is consistently a great place to eat Pho! When you walk in the door you are greeted with the smell of delicious broth. The restaurant is clean. The service is always courteous and friendly. Most importantly the food is fresh, pipping hot, and delicious. I got crab ragoons and the egg rolls as an appetizer. There is enough to share. Both were hot crispy and yummy. For my entre I ordered the wanton and egg noodle soup, H3. The broth was rich and flavorful. Warm meal for the fall season. I definitely recommend giving Pho 79 a try! read more

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I have been you this location many times before but this time merited a review. The service is quick and speedy. The vegetarian rolls came out hot and fresh. The pho ga with egg noodles my basic intro dish was interesting. The chicken tasted really fresh but they didn't cut and toss the chicken fat which made the dish a try and spit out dish. The noodles tasted like they were in mop water they had a funny taste to it. They had this tabletop water, refill call button feature which did not work. It was a miss for me. The other dish ordered at my table also had a bad experience but overall not a place I'd favor. I had to douse the soup in pepper and hoisin sauce for flavor. read more

Clearly I've been missing out in life, but this was my first time having pho. My server recommended #1 which is with round steak. I absolutely loved the steaming hot broth and all its included glory- the beansprouts, Thai basil and lime were perfect to load into the soup, as well as some sriracha and hoisin sauce. The small size was perfect for lunch with leftovers for dinner. I also had the spring rolls; thankfully, they were able to roll me fresh ones without shrimp- so tasty with the peanut sauce! I loved my first experience so much that I went back a couple days later for lunch, this time trying #10, pho with chicken. The app size pho was enough to make me full, but I could have had a bit more. It was a great deal for $7. I'll probably stick with the small size next time because I'll want it for dinner, no doubt. They also give you a decent amount of meat, which I honestly don't feel the need for with how rich & delicious the broth is. The staff were all really nice and the restaurant was clean. I'll be back! read more

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I stopped here for to-go Pho on New Years eve since I was right across the street. It was my first time. I ordered chicken pho with added broccoli for an extra $2.50. There are two sizes, the small I ordered was a good portion. The noodles, cilantro, broccoli & green peppers were delicious & fresh. The broth was on the salty side and had a strange taste, the chicken was too rubbery for my liking and the bean sprouts were not so fresh. I am primarily a pho lover, I don't order anything else, so for me, I won't be back, I prefer my Pho to be perfect every time. Service was fast, friendly, the entire restaurant appeared clean. read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Pho and wontons last night. Beef Bahn Mi for lunch. Haaaapy dance! I've read the reviews and so glad that I went with my gut (and hunger). Lovely service. Fresh ingredients. A banging sandwich. Excellent value for lunch or dinner. Treat yoself right today! read more

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I have tried 3 of the Pho 79 locations and this particular one USED to rank at No. 1 because of their Pho Soup. I went to the one at The Outlet and tried their fried chicken drumettes. They were VERY tasty! So, the next time I was in Chesapeake, I stopped in and ordered my usual Pho Soup and threw in an order of the fried chicken drumettes, thinking they would taste the same I got the container of drumettes and IMMEDIATELY noticed the second most important thing: the aroma was MISSING! It literally smelled like.... nothing. "Uh-oh", I thought. "What did I just buy?" The other wings from The Outlet Pho 79 location... THOSE were aromatic, fried with a light coating of SEASONING, moist and juicy, and had just the right amount of golden crispiness. They just melted in my mouth! And I wanted MORE! Imagine MY surprise when I opened up the box and found FRIED STRAW!! All that chicken did was walk BY the stove and somebody shoved the whole bird into some boiling grease! The chicken was fried so hard with absolutely NO salt, NO pepper and NO flavor! I suspect that a fried brick would taste better! Contrary to the belief that everything is deep-fried in the South, this imposter for fried chicken should be put to death... AGAIN, for masquerading as something edible! And somebody in the kitchen must be smoking the Thai basil! They had the nerve to charge damn-near $10 for this bland, dehydrated chicken! I mean.... Pick a struggle! Either make shoe leather or cardboard! Just don't label it as fried chicken! read more

Great place, great environment, good food, and good service. It's what you'd expect in a small restaurant, but really stood out was the sweet manager who insisted she make it up to me for my drink being wrong. Dr pepper I stead of diet coke. Not a big deal considering I didn't speak very loudly, but she was on it coming back with a new drink and even bringing 2 glasses when she noticed i was chugging them like they were going out of style. All in all the staff was very friendly and my shrimp appetizer was so good and hot and my soup.....superb! I'm a sucker for a good soup and shrimp. I would definitely visit this place again for a nice hot lunch or a good soup on a rainy day. Thanks to the manager for really showing her staff how it's done! read more

This was my first pho, and it's still my favorite. I get a number 9 every time, which is their standard pho broth. I think it is made with oxtail and takes a long time to prepare correctly, and I think they do. That's why I love this place - the broth feels authentic. I can taste the star anise vividly in each spoonful. In the pho here, the mixture of fresh herbs and vegetables balances perfectly with the savory slices of flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe. There's rice noodles that just beg to be slurped and eaten. Tear and toss some Thai basil into your soup, add some hoisin sauce, some sriracha sauce for heat, squeeze a few wedges of lime over top, and finish with some bean sprouts. That's how I do my pho. Many beginners take the number 4, which is the same as the 9 without tendon and tripe. I also recommend the fresh rolls, which are exactly as advertised, and make totally refreshing appetizers. Don't confuse the fresh rolls with the spring rolls, which are fried. For a drink, the bubble tea is pretty darn good here. Get the taro flavor. It's the best, and it's purple. But seriously, if you mix it with strawberry, it tastes just like captain crunch. Service is decent here, but honestly if you're a pho fanatic like me, the soup is so good that they could slack a bunch and still get away with it. Don't miss this place. read more

We love this place and it's our go-to, even when traffic in the area is terrible. There is always parking, the restaurant is always clean, and the service is consistently good. I also appreciate that our bill is never crazy, even when we splurge and get a second order of fresh rolls. :) My favorite thing on their menu is the Pho that you can customize... I order vegetable broth, mushrooms, broccoli, and either shrimp or tofu... I appreciate having a local Pho place with both Chicken and Vegetarian broth as an option (they're tough to find). I'm just not crazy about the flavor of beef broth, and I didn't really like pho until I discovered that it could be made with different broths. Duh, Kate! Their fresh rolls are awesome, I usually ask for them without pork (not a fan) but if I forget and they have pork in them, they're still tasty. I pair it all with a few cups of hot tea and it's a perfect meal for a cold day, but also delicious when it's hot outside, too! read more

Was in the mood for some Pho Ga for lunch. This Pho 79 location is near the infamous Walmart in Chesapeake. I went straight to a table. Waited about 3-5 minutes before wait staff came. Not crowded. When someone came I quickly ordered a large Pho Ga. The bowl came rather quickly but I was surprised to be served what I thought was the the small size. What makes me think that this was. It the large size was that I consumed the entire bowl in one sitting. I cannot remember ever finishing a large size. In fact my original intention was to eat half and save the rest for next day's lunch. When I paid the bill I asked the cashier if I received the large size because I was charged for a large size and he insisted I got the large size. I'll be sure to check what a "large" Pho is at the other locations. read more

I love Pho. Maybe it's cause I was almost born in Vietnam,but I have been eating at this place since they opened in the Pembroke area. Bowls are huge. Just get the large for a $1 more. I get the #9 as I love the tendons and all the chewy bits. Spring rolls and it's sauce is tasty. It's great when the weather cools down but today it's almost 95 degrees outside and I'm about to enjoy a hot bowl of deliciousness! read more

Always a great experience when dining here! This restaurant chain is clean, modern, and non-intimidating if you're a first timer. I love bringing friends here that have never had pho before, and they always love it! Their service is always good, as well. I always get the same thing: a small #4 Pho Tái, Nam Gau. I'm not too fond of stuff like tendon and bible tripe, so I get this one, which includes round steak, flank, and brisket. If this is your first time having pho, I would recommend that you try this one. I like to add lots of Sriracha and extra extra limes to my bowl, and it's perfect. The small is usually the perfect size for me. I can finish the whole bowl and leave feeling disgustingly full (in a good way, of course). We usually make our way somewhere we can walk it off, as to not fall into a eternal food coma. It's real close to Greenbrier Mall, Target, Oak Grove Lake Park .. you've got your options! lol They serve boba tea too (sometimes). It seems like every other time I ask, they're out of tapioca! read more

Pho 79 - #4 Pho Tái, Nam Gau - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

The price gouging is crazy! Pay attention to the price. The prices are not as advertised! And they will give you a higher price if you look like you have money. This has been proven between several of my friends and I. We will file a complaint with the BBB because that is a scumbag thing to do to the people read more

I found a worm in my soup, not sure if they wash the veggies before they put them in the broth. I'm disgusted

The service is great! Only wish the food & prices matched. Their Banh Mi was downgraded with ingredients. Their spring rolls are less packed as it used to. Not sure if it's under new management but I used to go to this specific location all the time now I'd have to find a new one. read more

Spring Roll is bland and has no flavor. You have to dip it in the sauce because it has no taste. The wrapping around the roll is like rubber. read more

Pho 79 - Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I love Pho.......... We finally made a stop here for lunch sure glad we did. My wife is Filipino and she has never had Pho, she absolutely loves it. Started off with spring rolls hey were good site and they were yummy and fresh. I opted for Large bowl of Pho Tai Bo Vien so great so warm and full of great flavors are definitely must on my list. My wife had a large bowl of Hu Tieu Mi Do Bien also very flavorful than yummy she loved up to say the least for her first experience she was thrilled. Buy ordering large balls we had some to take home also too enjoy later. Looking forward to another visit some other time so many good things on your menus I must try. read more

Pho 79 - # H2 Hu Tieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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I've been to this Pho 79 location on a few occasions and I have yet to try any of their pho dishes. With the weather soon to be turning cold around here that will certainly change but I've found the last several months to be a good opportunity to try some of their other delicious dishes. Of course, you can never go wrong with the fresh spring rolls. I've even had the fried ones and those are good (although very basic). Their lemongrass pork dish is always delicious. Highly recommended. I recently tried their fried rice (choose three meats) and found that to be very good although it would be my least liked dish to choose. One thing I tried recently was their mango boba tea. I don't remember much of the mango flavor but the chewy pearls are always fun to eat. Service is always good and the folks here never stop smiling. read more

Pho 79 - Mango boba tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This location was disappointing. My sister and brother in law said they come here often after their weekend camping trips. They said it is usually on point and almost exactly as the VB location. This visit was unfortunately a let down. Rice wasn't fresh and was a little dry. Food came out fairly quick. Almost too quick and we wondered if it was freshly cooked? I don't see myself coming back here....but if I do I'll be sure to update my review. I was not satisfied with this visit. read more

Pho 79 - Spring rolls! They were ok. Shrimp was smaller than usual. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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So this is my first time coming to Pho 79 and as soon as I walked in I noticed that the atmosphere was clean and very welcoming. The servers were friendly and when I say fast service I mean fast service. I was kind of afraid one of them were going to trip!! It seemed they were running lol (they weren't). This is what I ordered: A1. Goi Cuon ( fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork, lettuce and noodles ) served with a savory peanut sauce , #9 Phò Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach ( Noodle soup with rare round steak, flank, brisket, tendon and tripe ) , C9. Com Chien ( fried rice with chicken and shrimp ) , D1. Bo Luc Lac - shaking beef served with white Jasmine rice ( cubed beef sautéed in garlic, black pepper and soy sauce ) which comes on a sizzling plate . For my appetizer I had The fresh spring roll. It was very refreshing and the peanut butter sauce was surprisingly good. The soup was ehhhh okay, maybe because it was my first time. My suggestion for the soups is instead of regular bowls they should be served in hot stone bowls. The reason being is because the soup got cold within minutes. I really don't have much to say about the chicken and shrimp fried rice because it was so so. THE DISH OF THE DAY in my opinion was the sizzling beef dish , it was so delicious! The flavors of the beef had a sweet and spice flavor to it. Absolutely finger licking good along with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. Yummy! I'm glad they have a kids menu because the serving sizes are huge ! Overall the food was not bad at all, its different from other asian dishes I'm use too. I definitely have to come back here and try other things on the menu . Great service at a reasonable price ! read more

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The food is always good from my experience, but the customer service is poor. Every time I walk in the employees never speak and they make me anxious as I feel rushed. I stand waiting for my food and no one ever initiate conversation. I rarely eat the food because I'm conscious of my health. The food is never for me by the way but I do observe customer service. On top of that gloves seem to be nonexistent when handling food which is a problem for me. Nevertheless, the young ladies that work here are always sitting down and continue to ignore my existence as a paying customer. read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This is my go to place for pho. It's the closest i get to homemade since my friend moved to cali. Staff is always nice I've never had a bad meal and i wish i lived in VA so i could get it everyday. I LOVE it here. I always get extra noodles mainly becuz i love the noodles and usually finish them before my broth. I'm a forever customer. read more

Pho 79 - Pho Tai. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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I had Chicken pho and shrimp pho. Both are taste sooo delicious!! Vietnam coffee is awesome too!!! read more

Pho 79 - Shrimp pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

More like 3.75 stars for me. It's in a good location with plenty of parking but you gotta kind of hunt it down if you've never been before because their store front sign doesn't face the busy street. Came in at around 12 noon on a weekday with my mom and they weren't too busy so we got to choose our table. We were promptly greeted but not in the warmest nor friendliest way. Just lukewarm at best. I noticed 3 main employees manning the dining room and I got to interact with each of them. Maybe it's their young age or maybe it's the old me, but it was like they were afraid to just be friendly. When they smiled, they were great smiles so they should do more of that, I think! =) I ordered one of their lunch combos - a grilled pork Banh Mi sandwich and an appetizer sized bowl of rare steak phô for $8.50. Not bad! I can't not order spring rolls at a pho place so I shared that with my mom. She ordered their lunch special of 2 grilled pork skewers and an appetizer sized bowl of pho (wasn't a combo; she ordered them separately). Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. The baguette on the banh mi was perfect. Had that perfect crunch on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside to complement the tartness of the pickled veggies and the saltiness of the pork. Loved it!!! Restaurant is fairly large and spacious with high ceilings and with it being on the end of the shopping strip, there was plenty of natural light! I found it to be fairly clean and organized as well; however, the ladies room needed a little sprucing. Not going to go into detail but... hey, it does the job. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area craving pho as I live on the other side of town in Virginia Beach. I wish I had room for one of their Boba teas but, hey, next time!! Definitely recommend. read more

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This is always, always my place to go. Friendly staff, fast food, refills drinks instantly.... but the PHO hands down the best I've had, no other in Hampton roads compares. read more

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I love Pho 79. This is my husband and me favorite Pho . I love the people . I love Viet Music ( Den and Kimmese's Music ) . I love Cai Luong too We always order Pho number 9 super side. They always remember us, so sometimes we don't need to order. Service is very fast. Good for lunch time too. I sometimes order the sea food eggs noodles My husband order rice with grilled Pork and eggs Good services!!! Love Love Love read more

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This has been our "go to" spot for many years. The food is delicious, fair portions, and the staff members are extremely nice and helpful. My son will always request to eat here and he LOVES their pho noodles with soup (not a big fan of meat so I have to eat all of the meat for him)! If y'all have not given this place a try, it's worth it! Warms the tummy and soul on a cold/ rainy day! read more

Ambiance is cozy and inviting. You feel as though you're in Vietnam. They have quite a selection of Vietnamese fare. Definitely good weather for some phò! The waiter was very quick and efficient! It's a little noisy inside but that is okay. It's part of the draw for eating here. They offer bubble tea and ice cream, so save some room!! read more

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Aside from the pho (southern Vietnamese style which is great) the barbecue kebabs and spring rolls w/peanut sauce are incredible. Got a dirty soup spoon today, but they switched it out for a clean one straight away. I've also been to this location several times, and this is the first time it's happened. Other than that, the Chesapeake branch is spacious and has lot of ambient light during the day time! There's even outdoor seating for when the weather is just right as well read more

Pho 79 - My go-to, no.8! - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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