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    Pho 79

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PHO 79 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    #7
    Lisa G.

    Pho 79 is a classic. This place has been around way before the Vietnamese food boom began in the late-2000s and serves reliable pho, noodle and rice dishes. Friendly and quick service right at Staples Mill and Glenside. As most Vietnamese spots do, Pho 79 has a healthy eat-in and pickup business, but you're never kept waiting, and you can always find a seat in this hole in the wall that was a former fast food spot.

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    Isaac H.

    Great food and friendly service!!! It's my first time in Richmond and I was surprised to find this here. Virginia Beach has Pho 76 and Norfolk has Pho 78, so it was funny to find this too! Be prepared though, when we went they had the instrumental version of My Way by Frank Sinatra and Beauty and Beast on repeat for a good hour! Not a bad thing at all, you're just gonna leave the restaurant full and having a song stuck in your head.

    #7 with extra white onion

    This place was phenomenal I haven't had service this amazing in a long time!!! I got the #7 and everything tasted fresh!! I never leave reviews but for this place I'll most definitely be coming back!

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    Kici C.

    You wouldn't expect much from this unassuming building on Staples but this may be one of the better pho restaurants in Richmond. The food is always hot and the service is lightening speed fast. I don't think I've ever waited over 10 minutes post ordering for food. You definitely get your moneys worth because the portion sizes are good! So grab a seat and enjoy some amazing pho

    Pho Thai Nam Gan Sach
    Seo C.

    Solid pho. 10 min walk to the Staples Mill train station but sidewalks are trash and theres no pedestrian crosswalks... Anyway the food was bussy bussy get pho thai nam gan sach and always order a bowl of sliced onions. Put sriracha in the bowl. Appreciate the broth before u cover it w the sauces, then try the meats with the sriracha sliced onions. It was cheap as hell i recommend

    U. U.

    Still my favorite Vietnamese/Pho place! They know what we want when we come in. That's how often we're here! Consistently delicious food. Will keep going back as long as they're around!

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    Celeena S.

    Been eyeballing this place..it is visibly busy but hesitated because I was premature in my judgment of its external appearance. Vietnamese food here is great. There are so many Pho spots in Richmond, all pretty good. I think this spot is my new favorite because of its unique style and it appears to be operated with a couple or duo of male and female. This seems to be a good sign of most Richmond Pho spots. I ordered their super bowl #14 Pho combo. It is amazing and SUPER LARGE. I am fat and am overly ambitious with proportions, I did not finish this and that is saying something. Along with noodles, they have rice dishes, as well as cooked noodle dishes. I believe they sell Banh Mi as well which are the Asian like subs. The food came out at a good pace..of course when busy it did take longer but a good sign that it's on the fresher end, right ? Give this place a go atleast once.

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    Consistently yummy Vietnamese food. Staff very polite. I stop by for takeout fairly regularly and have never been disappointed.

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    Love the portion of food. And service is awesome highly recommend it. The owner ran outside and thought we forgot our drinks.

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    3 years ago

    Best pho in Richmond. Service is top notch! Have never dined in but every time I go in for food they are super friendly and helpful

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    Love this place! We always stop when we are back in RVA. Best pho and best spring rolls around!!

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    Best pho in Richmond. Nice staff. I no longer live in Richmond, but it is my most missed restaurant.

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    Pretty authentic and the food always arrives quickly. The Egg Rolls and Vietnamese Coffee are great also.

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    Delicious Pho and great service! Definitely would recommend, it's going to be our new regular pho spot.

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    Pho Tay Do

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    4.5(416 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    This was a very nice experience! It's a small house in the west end area of Richmond, not far off…read moreof West Broad. I read about it on a Northern VA Foodie Facebook group and just happened to be staying in the area the next day, so I stopped in with a coworker who really loves Pho too. It's a small house in a neighborhood filled with similar sized houses, but it was easy to find, as it was the only 'house' on the street with a large parking lot, which was packed! I walked in and the inside was packed too, and that was around 1PM. But I was immediately greeted and he said he'd clean a table for us. We sat down and checked the menu and I was happy to see such a huge variety of so many Vietnamese delights, not just lots of Pho, but different styles of entrées and appetizers too. I tried their Phở Tái (thinly sliced, rare, beef eye round) and my coworker got Phở Ga (chicken Pho). We also started with their pork crispy spring roll and their summer roll. Both rolls were really tasty and made with fresh ingredients. The Pho we ordered was beautifully served and tasted great! The richness and depth of flavor in the Phở Tái was so nice. The accoutrement that came with the Pho was extremely fresh. Overall, this was a very nice experience. Food quality and flavor were spot on. Service was Very Friendly and Great! Just bring ca$h, because that's the only way you can pay there. But go, give 'em a try!

    Cute little place in a home-type setting. There is another pho place right around the corner, so…read moredon't be confused. Today was cold and wet, so ideal hot soup day! Interior is not huge, but adequate for today at least. The gentleman at the counter greeted us and was full of energy and enthusiasm. Food was ordered and delivered promptly. I have a good appetite, and a small size filled me up! I had a flank & brisket noodle soup, wife had the shrimp. Both broths were delicious, lightly seasoned and obviously simmered for a long time. Prices were very reasonable and we look forward to trying other options in the future!

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    Mekong - Pho Sate

    Mekong

    3.8(755 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    My friend and I stopped for late lunch on Monday, and this place blew my mind! I was told…read morebeforehand that this place has huge selection of beer, and it was true. I wasn't feeling drinks, so I only got food food. We shared an order of Fresh Spring Rolls and each got a bowl of Pho. I typically get Bun Bo Hue at a Vietnamese restaurant, but they didn't have it. I settled with Pho Sate after looking through Yelp pictures, and it did not disappoint! I finished every drop of the broth as it was hitting so hard. The broth is both flavorful and spicy, which I love :) The service was pretty great. I wish they gave me more napkins because I was crying with my nose eating Pho Sate. I love the decorations and how the restaurant is set up. I'd love to be back here next time I visit Richmond.

    I had heard a lot of this place and finally got to try it while in Richmond. The menu is very…read moreextensive so it's hard to pick what you want with so many options. This is what we got: Crispy Spring Roll: perfectly cooked classic spring roll. Pan fried Pork Dumplings: these were average. They were fried properly and felt they were pre-made and warmed in the microwave Chim Cut Quay: whenever i see quail on the menu i get it. The portion size was good but the quail was very tough to eat. Typically quail is tender and juicy but this was dry and tough. Bo Xao Thap Cam: This was your typical Beef with Vegetables. It was decent and the sauce was flavorful. Overall it's an average place. Definitely not worth going out of the way.

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    Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia

    Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia

    3.6(160 reviews)
    2.1 miWillow Lawn, Near West End
    $$

    Nice place. Clean inside, fast service, and my order was ready quickly. I got it to go…read more I ordered P1 and A1A. It's food. Growing up, I was never into soup. Soup isn't a meal -- it's a thick beverage. Like a milkshake, but made of tomatoes and eaten while a grilled cheese sandwich watches in judgment. Pho is different. Pho isn't just a hunger suppressant -- it's an activity. Like dipping fries in ketchup or doing fondue. You get to cosplay as the chef while the restaurant acts as your sous chef. They gather the materials; you do the real work. Want lightly cooked tripe? Pull it out early. Want thoroughly cooked brisket? Let it soak. Want to eat an entire garden with your meat? Add all the bamboo, basil, and mint. Want a primitive diet? Take the garden home for the rabbit you'll slaughter tomorrow. You are the pilot of this meal. If your pho sucks, that's on you -- take notes and do better next time. If it's amazing? Congratulations. You are now a world-class Pho-er. This is exactly why I like pho to go. In the restaurant, the chefs behind the counter assume you're a n00b and finish it for you. At home, you control your destiny. PHO 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia hits all the right marks for me. I also ordered the crispy pork egg rolls. They're what you'd expect -- probably the same supplier as half the restaurants in America -- but the key difference is they didn't overcook them. That alone sets them apart. Just enough grease to coat my mouth in flavor, not so much that I could power a lamp for seven nights. Totally going back. P1 is the universal baseline, but next time I might live dangerously and try the S4. Maybe next week. Photos included... need to work on my food presentation skills.

    Stopped in for a to go order before heading home. The restaurant was spotless, we were greeted as…read moresoon as we walked and the menu was beautiful presented. I ordered bun ga nuong one of my favorite dishes, the nước chấm was the best I've tasted in the city. Everything was extremely fresh and the customer service is amazing.

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