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Pho 79 in Westminster is so good and absolutely worth stopping by! This is the kind of place that makes you understand why people are willing to line up for a bowl of pho. My biggest recommendation is to get the oxtail. Seriously, do not skip it! It was the highlight of the meal for me and something I would make sure to order again on my next visit. If you arrive and see a line, don't let that discourage you. The line moves quickly, and the wait felt well worth it once we got to enjoy the food. It's a great spot when you're craving a satisfying meal, and one I would happily come back to whenever I'm in the area. Come hungry, get the oxtail, and enjoy!
Stopped by the new Pho 79 location, so glad there is much more parking spaces available. The storefront is also much bigger and spacious. The new store doesn't feel as stuffy as the old location. Ordered my usual Super Bowl pho with a side of oxtail. The pho was tasty as it was before. The side of oxtail is plenty to share with others. Food was brought to our table quickly while the soup is still hot. I am glad that I don't have to bring cash to eat at pho 79 now.
Being a Pho 79 connoisseur at the original location for many years on Hazard, I was ecstatic to see they have moved closer to my house in the ABC supermarket courtyard on Bolsa, where I used to attend weddings and events at the old hidden restaurant venue on the southwest corner of the Lot. Let me tell you that I've always frequented their sister location at Pho 101 on Edinger which is also about equivalent, so I would fairly say that I have experience in Pho being Vietnamese myself. Parking, even though it should have more spaces than the other location, is somehow always full when I visit, so I have to circle the building. I walked past the pond next to the restaurant where they used to have Koi and disco lighting outside but sadly, it seems the fountains are turned off with no Koi Fish in the pond either. Bummer. Nevertheless, I'm here for the main event, the Pho. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, as it seems that they have removed the stage. The a/c was blowing strongly, so it was even a bit chilly in there even though it was 90 degrees outside. I would highly advise you to bring a jacket if you are prone to cold. I sat in a booth by myself in the corner. I ordered my pho dac biet which had a little of everything, with wide noodles. Looking around, I noticed that the employees to customer ratio was disproportionate, as even though they could fit more customers in this big space compared to the former restaurant, they retained the same small number of employees. This is the bottleneck, as it would take even longer for them to serve you. Nonethless, again, I am here for the Pho. When they brought the Pho out, it smelled the same as before. A good sign, I thought. When I tasted the Pho, it was almost the same as before. However, I did notice that the broth was a bit more translucent than opaque. Consequently, this made the flavors a tiny bit muted and not as satisfying as before. As if the broth is diluted just a tiny bit, thus not satisfying that umami flavor that you are accustomed to from the previous restaurant. However, it is still pretty close. Overall, I still think this is a good place to eat Pho. At this rate, I would rank them in terms of deliciousness and umami flavor from highest to lowest: 1. Pho 79 (original location that is closed) 2. Pho 101 (in HB) 3. Pho 79 (current one on Bolsa). Those are my rankings.
I'm a bit torn about this new location of Pho 79. They permanently closed down their Hazard location to move to this newer location off Bolsa. While the restaurant is spacious and clean and the workers were friendly, it lacked in a few areas that led me to take away two stars. It took quite a while to get our pho. At the previous location, the pho came out really quick after placing an order. I ordered their 33. Pho Xe Lua ($18.25), which is a larger version of their 32. Pho Dac Biet. Besides being in a bigger bowl with more soup and some extra pieces of meat, the noodles looked the same amount as the regular size. It was disappointing and not worth the upcharge. Besides being in a shiny bigger space, the food quality has gone down. I still like the taste of their salty broth, which is why I still give them three stars.
Took my cousin here yesterday for lunch! This is their new location, and I really like it--it's bigger, has more seating, and the parking situation is SO much better! Their pho broth is still just as good as I remember. I ordered #27, rare & well-done fatty beef, with oxtail on the side. The oxtail was SO tender and delicious! Definitely worth the extra $6.25 for it. I also forgot how much meat Pho79 gives you compared to other pho places! You definitely get a generous portion, which I love. I'll definitely be coming back here with the hubby! Unfortunately, my cousin probably won't be returning. She experienced an upset stomach in the middle of our lunch and isn't sure if it was from the pho or the spring rolls. She has allergies to fish and peanuts, so we're not sure if there may have been some kind of cross-contamination during preparation. We do know that pho broth commonly contains fish sauce, and she has eaten pho at other restaurants before without ever experiencing an upset stomach, so we're not sure what caused it this time. It was especially unfortunate because she said the pho broth was one of the best she's ever had.
Been a minute since I've have Pho 79. I tried their new location today and was honestly surprised they moved to such a big restaurant. The pho was saltier than I remember. Good but way saltier. Service was fast. Parking is plenty. I would return.
The soup was not very flavorful, and unfortunately, I found an eyelash in it. :( I was pretty grossed out and couldn't finish my soup afterward. On the positive side, the service was good and fast. The restaurant is also kid-friendly, and the overall ambience was welcoming and family-friendly.
Very nice restaurant with a good ambience. I came in at around 4 PM and there weren't very many people. The restaurant itself is very big and has a lot of seats. Service was super quick, cordial and efficient. I ordered the Pho tai with an extra side of steamed chicken. The beef and the chicken were both extremely tender. I found the noodles to be a little bit more mediocre though, as parts of the noodles were congealed together. The broth was also excellent. It comes with your traditional side of vegetables and they also have Sriracha and hoisin sauce available. Overall, a good experience and affordable. My whole order was around $20. I personally don't know if it stands out extraordinarily to me, but was definitely very tasty and solid food.
Pho 79 is our go to place for pho for years. We were very excited to check out the new location that has plenty of easy parking, nice decor and now it takes credit card!! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff is friendlier now lol. The food is still the same OG taste and so far they haven't raised the pricing. We really enjoyed coming to this location knowing that parking is much easier now and it's such a bonus it's no longer cash only!!
Pho 79 recently opened this beautiful large location and it's amazing. You no longer have long waits except maybe in a weekend for large parties. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. You can never go wrong with a bowl of pho! My favorite is pho tai chin!! They also serve other items too they have a crispy garlic chicken with rice and salad and the sauce is delicious too. Depends on what you're looking to eat but I can tell you the meat in the pho is so so tender and you'll never get better! Make sure to add your favorite fixings in and always bring good company makes pho even better!
Finallg got to try the new Pho 79 location, and I have to say I love the new location. so much bigger with plenty of parking as well. Came on a sunday morning, plenty of tables still available before the morning rush, got seeated right away. The Pho came out fast and is still consistent with the old location. My complaint is that they charged $1 for bo vien, which they gave 1 meat ball cut in half, total rip off for 2 piece of bo vien. And they charged .50 cent if you want large noodle. Should be free in my opinion.
2.5 Stars This restaurant was recommended by our uncle. He said the old location was successful and we should try the new and bigger one. When you enter, you will see nice chandeliers hanging. We went here on a Sunday early evening. There are is ample parking outside. The table and seats that we were in, we cannot get out easily. I think they try to squeeze in as much as they can. It took 15 minutes for our server to get our order. We had the following dishes: * Bun Thit Nuong Cha - This dish had charbroiled pork, egg rolls, veggies and rice vermicelli. Good amount of serving. The meat was flavorful and egg rolls crispy. It was delicious. * Com Bi Cha Thit Nuong - I got this dish and the serving was a lot of me. It had charbroiled pork, shredded pork's skin, egg loaf, veggies and broken rice. I like everything and I like how the egg loaf was also good! Gave this place 2.5 Stars due to the bad customer service. We had asked for condiment dishes (we could not find any) and our server said to just look / dig in on our utensil caddy. Then he came back after 5-10 minutes to give us new ones. Seems like he was just waiting for his shift to end. We noticed that they were also short-staffed too. I hope they would improve their customer service so they would not lose customers.
On the way back, we decided to stop by Pho 79 to have breakfast. According to my cousin, this is the only pho place that opens this early. I had heard of Pho 79 and how delicious it is, but I had not tried it yet. This place is humongous; as soon as I walked in, the aroma of pho hit me, and I knew I was in the right place. There were other dishes on the menu, but since we were at a pho restaurant, pho was naturally the best choice. We were immediately seated, and the server took our order right away. It did not take long for the food to come out, accompanied by fresh herbs and vegetables like basil, bean sprouts, and lime. The broth was light and packed with flavor. I could taste all the hidden goodness, like star anise, ginger, onion, and cinnamon. The best part was the meat--it was cooked so perfectly that it was tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Everything blended so well together that it did not take long for me to finish the bowl. The restaurant was also clean and spotless. This is a must-try pho restaurant if you are in the area. Highly recommended!
11 days ago
James Beard 2019 Classic award winner Pho! I been a huge fan of the old establishment and was shocked they moved to a new location that is four times or more bigger than the old location. The Pho came out warm and the depth of flavor was a bit off, lighter flavor. Maybe cause of new kitchen and having to make alot more to keep up with demand. The service was excellent and now they take credit cards! read more
Pho 79 in Westminster is so good and absolutely worth stopping by! This is the kind of place that makes you understand why people are willing to line up for a bowl of pho. My biggest recommendation is to get the oxtail. Seriously, do not skip it! It was the highlight of the meal for me and something I would make sure to order again on my next visit. If you arrive and see a line, don't let that discourage you. The line moves quickly, and the wait felt well worth it once we got to enjoy the food. It's a great spot when you're craving a satisfying meal, and one I would happily come back to whenever I'm in the area. Come hungry, get the oxtail, and enjoy! read more
Stopped by the new Pho 79 location, so glad there is much more parking spaces available. The storefront is also much bigger and spacious. The new store doesn't feel as stuffy as the old location. Ordered my usual Super Bowl pho with a side of oxtail. The pho was tasty as it was before. The side of oxtail is plenty to share with others. Food was brought to our table quickly while the soup is still hot. I am glad that I don't have to bring cash to eat at pho 79 now. read more
Being a Pho 79 connoisseur at the original location for many years on Hazard, I was ecstatic to see they have moved closer to my house in the ABC supermarket courtyard on Bolsa, where I used to attend weddings and events at the old hidden restaurant venue on the southwest corner of the Lot. Let me tell you that I've always frequented their sister location at Pho 101 on Edinger which is also about equivalent, so I would fairly say that I have experience in Pho being Vietnamese myself. Parking, even though it should have more spaces than the other location, is somehow always full when I visit, so I have to circle the building. I walked past the pond next to the restaurant where they used to have Koi and disco lighting outside but sadly, it seems the fountains are turned off with no Koi Fish in the pond either. Bummer. Nevertheless, I'm here for the main event, the Pho. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, as it seems that they have removed the stage. The a/c was blowing strongly, so it was even a bit chilly in there even though it was 90 degrees outside. I would highly advise you to bring a jacket if you are prone to cold. I sat in a booth by myself in the corner. I ordered my pho dac biet which had a little of everything, with wide noodles. Looking around, I noticed that the employees to customer ratio was disproportionate, as even though they could fit more customers in this big space compared to the former restaurant, they retained the same small number of employees. This is the bottleneck, as it would take even longer for them to serve you. Nonethless, again, I am here for the Pho. When they brought the Pho out, it smelled the same as before. A good sign, I thought. When I tasted the Pho, it was almost the same as before. However, I did notice that the broth was a bit more translucent than opaque. Consequently, this made the flavors a tiny bit muted and not as satisfying as before. As if the broth is diluted just a tiny bit, thus not satisfying that umami flavor that you are accustomed to from the previous restaurant. However, it is still pretty close. Overall, I still think this is a good place to eat Pho. At this rate, I would rank them in terms of deliciousness and umami flavor from highest to lowest: 1. Pho 79 (original location that is closed) 2. Pho 101 (in HB) 3. Pho 79 (current one on Bolsa). Those are my rankings. read more
I'm a bit torn about this new location of Pho 79. They permanently closed down their Hazard location to move to this newer location off Bolsa. While the restaurant is spacious and clean and the workers were friendly, it lacked in a few areas that led me to take away two stars. It took quite a while to get our pho. At the previous location, the pho came out really quick after placing an order. I ordered their 33. Pho Xe Lua ($18.25), which is a larger version of their 32. Pho Dac Biet. Besides being in a bigger bowl with more soup and some extra pieces of meat, the noodles looked the same amount as the regular size. It was disappointing and not worth the upcharge. Besides being in a shiny bigger space, the food quality has gone down. I still like the taste of their salty broth, which is why I still give them three stars. read more
Took my cousin here yesterday for lunch! This is their new location, and I really like it--it's bigger, has more seating, and the parking situation is SO much better! Their pho broth is still just as good as I remember. I ordered #27, rare & well-done fatty beef, with oxtail on the side. The oxtail was SO tender and delicious! Definitely worth the extra $6.25 for it. I also forgot how much meat Pho79 gives you compared to other pho places! You definitely get a generous portion, which I love. I'll definitely be coming back here with the hubby! Unfortunately, my cousin probably won't be returning. She experienced an upset stomach in the middle of our lunch and isn't sure if it was from the pho or the spring rolls. She has allergies to fish and peanuts, so we're not sure if there may have been some kind of cross-contamination during preparation. We do know that pho broth commonly contains fish sauce, and she has eaten pho at other restaurants before without ever experiencing an upset stomach, so we're not sure what caused it this time. It was especially unfortunate because she said the pho broth was one of the best she's ever had. read more
Been a minute since I've have Pho 79. I tried their new location today and was honestly surprised they moved to such a big restaurant. The pho was saltier than I remember. Good but way saltier. Service was fast. Parking is plenty. I would return. read more
The soup was not very flavorful, and unfortunately, I found an eyelash in it. :( I was pretty grossed out and couldn't finish my soup afterward. On the positive side, the service was good and fast. The restaurant is also kid-friendly, and the overall ambience was welcoming and family-friendly. read more
Very nice restaurant with a good ambience. I came in at around 4 PM and there weren't very many people. The restaurant itself is very big and has a lot of seats. Service was super quick, cordial and efficient. I ordered the Pho tai with an extra side of steamed chicken. The beef and the chicken were both extremely tender. I found the noodles to be a little bit more mediocre though, as parts of the noodles were congealed together. The broth was also excellent. It comes with your traditional side of vegetables and they also have Sriracha and hoisin sauce available. Overall, a good experience and affordable. My whole order was around $20. I personally don't know if it stands out extraordinarily to me, but was definitely very tasty and solid food. read more
Pho 79 is our go to place for pho for years. We were very excited to check out the new location that has plenty of easy parking, nice decor and now it takes credit card!! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff is friendlier now lol. The food is still the same OG taste and so far they haven't raised the pricing. We really enjoyed coming to this location knowing that parking is much easier now and it's such a bonus it's no longer cash only!! read more
17 days ago
Pho 79 recently opened this beautiful large location and it's amazing. You no longer have long waits except maybe in a weekend for large parties. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. You can never go wrong with a bowl of pho! My favorite is pho tai chin!! They also serve other items too they have a crispy garlic chicken with rice and salad and the sauce is delicious too. Depends on what you're looking to eat but I can tell you the meat in the pho is so so tender and you'll never get better! Make sure to add your favorite fixings in and always bring good company makes pho even better! read more
Finallg got to try the new Pho 79 location, and I have to say I love the new location. so much bigger with plenty of parking as well. Came on a sunday morning, plenty of tables still available before the morning rush, got seeated right away. The Pho came out fast and is still consistent with the old location. My complaint is that they charged $1 for bo vien, which they gave 1 meat ball cut in half, total rip off for 2 piece of bo vien. And they charged .50 cent if you want large noodle. Should be free in my opinion. read more
2 months ago
2.5 Stars This restaurant was recommended by our uncle. He said the old location was successful and we should try the new and bigger one. When you enter, you will see nice chandeliers hanging. We went here on a Sunday early evening. There are is ample parking outside. The table and seats that we were in, we cannot get out easily. I think they try to squeeze in as much as they can. It took 15 minutes for our server to get our order. We had the following dishes: * Bun Thit Nuong Cha - This dish had charbroiled pork, egg rolls, veggies and rice vermicelli. Good amount of serving. The meat was flavorful and egg rolls crispy. It was delicious. * Com Bi Cha Thit Nuong - I got this dish and the serving was a lot of me. It had charbroiled pork, shredded pork's skin, egg loaf, veggies and broken rice. I like everything and I like how the egg loaf was also good! Gave this place 2.5 Stars due to the bad customer service. We had asked for condiment dishes (we could not find any) and our server said to just look / dig in on our utensil caddy. Then he came back after 5-10 minutes to give us new ones. Seems like he was just waiting for his shift to end. We noticed that they were also short-staffed too. I hope they would improve their customer service so they would not lose customers. read more
On the way back, we decided to stop by Pho 79 to have breakfast. According to my cousin, this is the only pho place that opens this early. I had heard of Pho 79 and how delicious it is, but I had not tried it yet. This place is humongous; as soon as I walked in, the aroma of pho hit me, and I knew I was in the right place. There were other dishes on the menu, but since we were at a pho restaurant, pho was naturally the best choice. We were immediately seated, and the server took our order right away. It did not take long for the food to come out, accompanied by fresh herbs and vegetables like basil, bean sprouts, and lime. The broth was light and packed with flavor. I could taste all the hidden goodness, like star anise, ginger, onion, and cinnamon. The best part was the meat--it was cooked so perfectly that it was tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Everything blended so well together that it did not take long for me to finish the bowl. The restaurant was also clean and spotless. This is a must-try pho restaurant if you are in the area. Highly recommended! read more
I've been going to Pho 79 for years and they've finally moved out of their old cramped location! Now placed perfectly at the heart of Westminster (aka "Little Saigon"), they have plenty of more tables compared to their previous location. The wait staff were quick with our order and everything came out perfectly, as always. Pho 79 is honestly the only pho spot I'd ever hit up besides homemade pho. Their broth is perfectly light and they don't hold back on the meats. I love that they added more drink options and they're actually available unlike the previous location. read more
3 months ago
Finally had a chance to check out their new location on a Saturday morning. It wasn't very busy, which made us a little surprised by how long it took for someone to take our order. We ordered two small bowls of pho with tái, nạm, and bò viên. Our total came to $37.70 with tip, which seems to be the going rate these days. That said, we're docking a star for the portion size. The broth was clean and flavorful, and the bánh phở tasted fresh, but the portions felt small for the price. Overall, our experience was just okay. The restaurant is clean and modern, the pho was good quality, and the ingredients tasted fresh. However, the bathrooms could use more frequent attention, the service was a bit slow despite the restaurant not being busy, and the portion sizes didn't quite justify the higher prices compared to other local pho spots. read more
Brand new location for the legendary Pho 79! Grand opening was this past Wednesday, 7/15/2026! This new spot - located in the bustling ABC Supermarket shopping center at the corner of Bolsa/Magnolia is a HUGE upgrade to their former location off Brookhurst and Hazard. It's a much bigger restaurant - and the best part? MUCH BIGGER parking lot. No more having to park in a residential neighborhood, or navigate through a pothole-filled parking lot. Food quality is solid - the familiar oxtail-steeped-overnight broth adds a rich base to the pho you get here. My usual favorite is Pho Tai Nam Gau Gan - or Tai Nam Gan. The broth is soothing, aromatic, and fresh. The meat is tender and fresh, and plentiful. The plate of condiments (cilantro, bean sprouts, lime, etc) is always generous and fresh (super important as some pho places will give you plates of veggies where you can tell it's been sitting out for over an hour and the leafy veggies are starting to decay...). As always - a must-get is the side of oxtail - each piece literally melts in your mouth. Hours are still the same here - Open everyday from 0700 to 2100, closed Tuesdays. If this place ever gets packed - just remember that Pho 79's sister restaurant - Pho 101 - is just a few blocks away off Beach/Edinger. read more
Trying out the new location to test out if it's the same or different from the previous location. The wait was long, around 45 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is much bigger with more seatings. A little more updated in the environment and feel. The service was lacking. There was limited staffing and thought they should hire more workers to run the tables. The food was exceptional just like the previous location, nothing changed in the deliciousness of the broth! Also, Pho 79 now accepts cards! Hopefully the next visit will see a better upgrade in service. read more
Not impressed. I have to admit that I came into this pretty biased because my family is pretty familiar with their previous location and did not understand the hype. Their menu is pretty much similar to what they had before, but a couple of items have been removed, like the papaya salad that my dad would always get. For a pho restaurant, it took way longer than it should've for our bowls to come out. My dad ordered a vermicelli dish, and that came out faster than our pho bowls, which makes no sense... The flavors are still the same, and so are their sizing options. My family always orders the size S for our food, and the portion was insanely small. I finished my bowl in less than 10 bites, which is just plain stupid. I'd rather they charge a couple of dollars more for just 1 standard size like Phoholic. My sister's pho ga also didn't come with any fish sauce, so we had to ask for it ourselves, and the guy only gave us a couple of teaspoons of it. * Phở Tái Chín: 8/10 - good but nothing mind-blowing * Phở Gà: 6/10 - had to ask for ginger fish sauce when it should automatically come with it * Bún Thịt: 9/10 - way better than the pho * Iced Tea: 7/10 - the flavor was very bitter The service was also lackluster, and the workers weren't attentive at all. We came during brunch hours, and there were plenty of empty tables, so we didn't understand why they were just lollygagging. The interior is absolutely beautiful, on the other hand. I think it was a good idea to move to a larger space with a better parking situation. Compared to their old location, this new one also takes card payments, which is already a step up. Honestly, don't know why people claim that this franchise has the best pho. read more
I have been to pho 79 before near my elementary school area, but not this place since it was my first time coming here. I went here with my dad yesterday, and we both got pho dac biet. The pho was decent, great flavor, and the meat was soft and easy to chew. The broth was good and good aromatics of pho. The most fascinating part for me is when they charge cents on Hanh dam which is vinegar onion for 25 cents and every pho place I go to they never charge Hanh dam. The service was good and employee is super nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. I love how there is plenty of seating. There is plenty of parking. I would come back here if I'm always near the Bolsa area. read more
28 days ago
Went back for lunch today. We had Pho but my XL bowl not warm enough to enjoy. Just couple bite then the bowl went cold ( maybe their noodles not warmer enough then the broth added on hot just covered outside the bowl cannot cover inside of the cold noodles before delivery to my table. Service so so (not paying attention to the customers when I asked for some more pcs of the Lemon ... wait for it then asked another help ...!) read more
27 days ago
Read the other reviews for food. Mine will solely be for info I wish businesses were upfront about. This is my fight against hidden restaurant fee-flation and for price transparency. price as of 9/19/26 Extra service charges or fees (other than tax and tip): N/A Tip lowest default: 15%, digital Allows bill split/itemize: N/A Fee transparency/fairness score: 4/5 note: tip seems to be based on subtotal + tax read more
Still great food, now credit cards are accepted (yay!!), bigger place, larger mall for free parking, nice ambience, but several improvements were sorely needed: 1. Better wait system. Needed an efficient electronic notification on customers' cellphones instead of having the poor guy call people's names from the long wait list of people waiting inside and outside the restaurant. Save his energy and breath. Makes this restaurant not in step with the times as far as efficiency. 2. FOUR BOOTHS at the entrance could've been used for customers and reduce the wait list but instead were used for people to sit and wait to be called. I was told my wait would be 45 min and ended up waiting 40 min. Provide seating areas like chairs OUTSIDE the restaurant or even on the side by the fountain. That's why an electronic notification system to tell people to return in 5 min would be helpful in case they wander around the mall. 3. Servers who can take payments at the table would upgrade and make payment more efficient instead of having customers go up to pay. 4. Chandeliers and fake flowers, although beautiful, date the place instead of modernizing it. Owner needed to have hired a more up-to-date interior designer. However this last thought is nominal compared to 1-3. We ordered a pho with rare beef and tendons and oxtail. Delicious! Prices were reasonable. Free parking, nice ambiance. We'll be back but closer to when it opens to avoid the long wait. No reservations. read more
24 days ago
They have a new location which is much nicer and bigger. Service was efficient and prompt. My order was taken in less than five minutes of my arrival and food was on my table just as fast. Good quality is as good or better than at their old location. I ordered pho tai with beef on the side. That meat was so fresh and thinly sliced that one could eat it raw as is. The broth was light but so flavorful. It is definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared for the long lines read more
2 months ago
Finally tried the new location for Pho 79 and it is way bigger than the first location with plenty of seating! Did not need to be on a waitlist on the weekend. It was greatly decorated and very spacious. The food tasted consistent as the original location and was very delicious! There is designated parking for the restaurant but plenty of parking shared with the shopping area. read more
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3 months ago
The new location is a huge upgrade from the old one. It's much bigger, nicer, and has a lot more parking both in the front and back. The service, however, was rough. This space looks like it can hold at least three times as many people as the previous location, but we still waited about 15 minutes for a table. What made it frustrating was seeing multiple empty tables sitting uncleared while a crowd of people waited. You could hear other customers talking about it and getting irritated too. Hopefully it's just growing pains from moving into a much larger space. Also, the A/C was blasting, so bring a sweater if you get cold easily. Each table has a bin with utensils and sauces, which is nice, but napkins weren't readily available so there was just a lot of trying to look and flag down a worker... which took way too long. Now for the food--it's incredible. There's a reason they've earned accolades like the James Beard Award in 2019 and Michelin recognition in 2025. Everything we had was excellent and definitely lived up to the hype. If you're looking to branch out from the usual order, don't skip the egg rolls. They were surprisingly one of the highlights of the meal. Despite the service issues, I'll be back. The food is just that good, and I'm hoping they'll work out the kinks as they settle into the new location read more
1 month ago
This restaurant was located at the corner of Brookhurst and McFadden and has recently moved into a much larger space, formerly the site of the Grand Garden restaurant where wedding banquets were held. Compared to the previous location, this venue is significantly more spacious and offers better parking, which I was very excited about. I visited for lunch with my family and ordered a variety of pho dishes. Unfortunately, the broth was not served hot, and the bowl itself was warm, which was immediately off-putting. Although this restaurant is Michelin-recommended for its pho, I was disappointed by the flavor; it was quite bland and lacked any aromatic quality in the broth. This was surprising because the pho at the old location was delicious, and it has always been our go-to spot for takeout or dining in whenever we had a craving. I am unsure if the inconsistency is due to the recent opening of this new location. While the restaurant was clean and the parking was excellent, I was disappointed that the broth lacked depth, tasting more like plain water with noodles. I intend to return another time to give it a second chance. Service was decent, the thing with Asian restaurants is that they don't come back to check in on you. read more
3 months ago
Still the same glorious Pho', MUCH nicer interior, but unfortunately much junkier parking lot. Don't let that stop you though, it's still superb read more
28 days ago
3 months ago
Phở 79's new location has moved into the former Grand Garden Restaurant space. It's much more spacious than the previous location and still retains much of Grand Garden's original décor. Since they're newly opened, there are still a few kinks to work out, which is understandable. Phở comes in three sizes, Small, Medium, and Large: I ordered the phở tai nam gau. The broth was decent--slightly heavy on the star anise and a bit saltier than I personally prefer. The meat, however, was fresh, tender, and cooked well. Parking: There's plenty of parking in the back. Pro tip: Enter from the back side of the ABC Supermarket lot to avoid the traffic and pedestrians in the main plaza. Bonus: They accept credit cards, which is always a plus. read more
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