After craving Pho for a long time, and not wanting to make the drive to Pho400, we decided to check out Pho 79. It's exactly what I'd expect out of a family-run neighborhood joint. No-frills, wood panels for days, and the "casual" service your get at the best asian restaurants. My wife got the pho she'd been craving and it was decent. There aren't any "great" pho places in MN so can't be too picky. The hot and sour soup was huge. The picture doesn't do it justice,. That's a serving spoon in the picture! It didn't have much tamarind, was a bit sweet, and an interesting choice of okra; some of which were a bit slimy (as okra can get). The tofu was perfectly fried and had a nice bouncy texture. I much prefer Thanh Luong's version but for the price it's definitely worth it. Overall it's a great value and I will always prefer mom-and-pop operations over the sterile, corporate "industrial chic", neon-sign spots that are all the rage. read more

Pho 79 - Hot Sour soup (52) - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The sweet and sour soup was too sweet with not much tamarind flavor, the fish didn't have much flavor from the soup and needed some fish sauce for dipping. I was able to get what I needed to eat my food such as a bowl and the fish sauce. It's been awhile since we've been here and it's a lot quieter than before with only one section of the restaurant is being used. It was nice to be able to order my comfort food and service was good. read more

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I came in with a large group, we were looking for a comfort meal. The service was incredible and super fast to order and receive our food. We were left to enjoy our meal but if we needed anything we just to look for the staff and they were quick to attend to us. Great portions, and we had plenty of leftovers. Highly recommend, all our orders were fresh, hot, and incredibly filling. read more

this is my go to spot when I'm craving some pho! The service is pretty fast and I really appreciate how many different varieties of pho you can choose from. Whatever meat combination you like you can find here. It's a pretty casual establishment and they now accept all cards, but be aware that there is a surcharge for using a credit card. I do wish it brought a little bit more meat, but overall the flavors are fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Pho 79 - Pho Tai Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here recently for a quick lunch and ordered their noodle vermicelli bowl and sesame chicken wings. The bowl had less noodles than I was expecting and the sauce was slightly too watery (aka bland) but the chicken wings were AMAZING -- definitely recommend! They were crispy and covered in an addictive sticky sweet and savory glaze. The restaurant has a small parking lot which is hard to come by in this area. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Pho 79 - Vermicelli noodle salad, sesame chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

so i just moved here from florida and being away from family has been really hard. my parents are full viet and my mom pours her heart into her pho whenever she makes it for us. this has been such an awesome taste of home and trust me, ive tried many many vietnamese places in the minneapolis area. this has the best pho broth. super authentic and reminds me so much of home it almost brought a tear to my eye. the woman who waits the tables is the nicest lady ever and it just feels like your sitting at her dining room table in her home. i also tried the bun bo hue and that was also amazing. my mom used to always make pho or bun bo hue (my brothers favorite) and this just hits the spot. it's awesome that this place has such authentic vietnamese food and the portions are huuuge!!!! if i could rate this place 6 stars, i would. it's such a hole in the wall and while it's not the prettiest looking place, it's the most authentic and genuinely felt like home. read more

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! read more

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This isn't my first choice of food. That being said it was good for what it was. Those that like this food really love it. I personally wouldn't go back but that not related to lack of anything. Just not my cup of tea. One other thing to note.... Not the greatest area to make you feel safe. Had multiple people walking by our cars looking in the windows.... Jus Sayin! read more

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! read more

Pho 79 - Sauces - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

Price when up, understandable due to the inflation, but cutting back on the portion that is not the right way to do the business. 3+ peoples you charger 18% tips, I have no problem, but provide the service please. Credit card debt card you charger 3%, why? Isn't that your business experience? Isn't that the reason why you raise your prices to cover for the food costs and the business expenses? Why are your customers paying for everything? Maybe we should pay for your food costs too! read more

literally the best pho i have ever had. they give so much meat and basil. i also get the blended thai tea and its delicious. love the vibe of this place, it's super big and just feels homey. my girlfriend and i love to go here. the food comes so fast also! read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Pho 79 - Coconut Boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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. read more

Pho 79 - #21 w/ egg noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 read more

Pho 79 - Bun Bo Hue & Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow super disappointing. Appetizers were fine, we had wings, cream cheese wontons, spring rolls. But the pho, oy! Not fresh noodles, flavorless broth, and very scant toppings. We must have hit an off night and we were looking forward to trying this place. read more

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. read more

Pho 79 - Crispy sesame chicken combo with fried rice and a side of steamed broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

Pho 79 - Hù Tíu Tóm, Cua - Rice noodles with shrimp, and imitated crab - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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. read more

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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 read more

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. read more

Pho 79 - Menu cover - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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... read more

Pho 79 - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Overall: Decent Chinese/Vietnamese takeout, a little disappointed considering the other options on Eat Street. We got takeout. We ordered Cashew Mock Duck, Vietnamese Mock Duck Salad, and spring rolls with tofu, all vegetarian dishes. Thoughts: Spring rolls had only tofu, noodles and lettuce--needed some more variety Spring roll sauce was yummy Rice was overcooked Vegetables in the Cashew Mock Duck were overcooked as well Flavors were good Greasy Two meals for two people for $30.00! In summary, we would only go here again if other restaurants on Eat Street were closed (that's why we went there in the first place). read more

Had the pho 79 special. Good value. Lots of meat and noodles. Broth was a little bland though. Chili sauce helped a bit. Friendly, fast service. Overall, pretty good pho place. read more

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! read more

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. read more

Pho 79 - Pho 79 and Sweet + sour chicken combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

Pho 79 - Pho 79 special - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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! read more

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. read more

Pho 79 - Pho 79 special - Vietnamese Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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! read more