We recently came back here and they're under new management. The flavor is spot on and we all left full. They were also able to accommodate our group of 15 so that's something we appreciate in eating out as a family. The menu accommodates everyone's needs, especially kids who are satisfied with just the eggrolls and a small bowl of noodles. The portions are big enough that you can share, depending on your appetite. We'll be coming back here more often now. read more

Ordered the Number 8 pho and the fried dumplings w/chicken. Number 8 pho: I really liked the taste of the beef at this place. The broth was on point. The scallions were fresh and crunchy. The noodles were good. I really enjoyed it! Trust me, the medium is more than enough! Fried Dumplings: not a huge fan of these. Essentially a chicken egg role so I didn't think they were too special. Pho Toppings: I would have rated this place four stars but the toppings that came out with the pho were weak. Limes looked stale. Jalapeños weren't crunchy and didn't feel fresh. Basil was fine but the bean sprouts also looked weak. Overall, I really enjoyed the #8 pho and would go back just for it. read more

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They weren't doing sit in dining so I got chicken pho with veggie broth and fried spring rolls for takeout. The rolls got soggy, but were still very yummy! I got a medium size for the pho and still had enough for another meal! I'm still looking for a place in Denver with chicken broth, but the veggie broth was good and I would get it again. Service was very nice and respectful. read more

This place hit the spot. Exactly what I needed in my life. Great social ambience & family friendly atmosphere & overall vibes.

It wasn't even the end of the night yet.. But you get yelled at if you don't tip.. even if you've been a returning customer for years and have given tips. Sad, it was our favorite spot but now we won't be returning here. read more

This is my go-to pho spot when I'm in the area - usually after a power trip to Costco. They're very fast and friendly. The broth is delicious on its own and complimented beautifully by the standard condiments of sprouts, basil, jalapenos, hot sauces, and hoisen. I feel like they also give more noodles than average which is a plus. The non-pho options are also good, though I've only had the combo vermicelli bowl. Everything else looks great and I've been tempted to grab a bahn mi on the way out every time, but been too full to follow through. Pro tip if you have leftovers: put your broth and noodles in separate containers. read more

I was craving Pho late Sunday evening. This place was open until 9pm so we thought we'd give it a try since my go to place was closed. I had a Pho with Rare Steak, and my husband had the combination noodle bowl. The fish sauce tasted watered down and didn't have much flavor. The broth of my Pho was just ok. All the meat tasted fresh and the prices are very affordable, but I don't think I will be coming back. There are other pho places with better, tastier, and more flavorful broth. The service was great but it was cold inside the restaurant and not very inviting. read more

Pho 99 Aurora - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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I ordered a vermecilli rice noodle bowl (combo), with extra eggrolls and extra fish sauce. They got the sides right, but that is all. I got a combination rice bowl instead, with extremely over cooked meat and egg might I add, and when I called they advised me there is nothing they could do. Waste of 18.00. Try 9 Mile Pho instead. They are phenomenal! read more

Pho 99 Aurora - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

On our quest to try different Vietnamese restaurants in the area, the husband and I stopped in here for lunch. Ambiance: It kind of reminds you of a cafeteria with the seating. Don't let that deter you! Food: Deeeeeelicious! We had veggie pho, Vietnamese egg rolls, and combination noodle bowl. Veggie pho - mushrooms, tofu, onion, broccoli & carrots. It came in a delicious beef broth, but they indicated you could choose to order it with veggie broth. Vietnamese egg rolls - the best we've had so far. Great flavor. Crispy. Combination noodle bowl - came with beef, pork, shrimp and Vietnamese egg rolls (husband ordered his bowl without beef). The shrimp were plump and delicious. Total bill was about $25. read more

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I love this place! I've been eating here since 2018. The prices are cheaper than most pho spots I've been to. Their food comes out quickly and always taste so delicious! The customer service is always consistent, friendly people with great attitudes! In all the years I've been here I haven't had a terrible experience! I found them when I was living in Aurora now I reside in Green valley & I still make the commute! I don't go anywhere else! read more

Excellent food, HUGE variety, and good service. Prices higher than some, but worth it. Try their home-recipe spicy French fries - delish. Only ding would be the Vietnamese sandwich bread was average quality the one time we tried it. Disappointing, but innards good. read more

I haven't been this place for a while but this place has been my favorite one for Pho for a longest time I remember. What have I missed?????? I ordered pho and it smelled strange. It smelled like unfrozen quickly and the noodles were like not freshly cooked. The egg rolls were nothing I remembered and the fish sauce was so thin. I read some reviews and the management has changed and now I got it. I have been totally the totally different restaurant.... read more

Great Pho spot in Aurora. Plenty of seating so theres almost never a wait. The service is good. The smoothies are over prices.

Low quality soup kitchen serving Aurora. Better to go and get some chicken soup from the King Soopers, the broth will taste better and be higher quality. The restaurant is disgusting and I hope I didn't get mouse droppings in my Spring Roll which had a strange smell and taste. The veggies for the Pho were semi rotten and seemed like they've been the freezer for a few months. The service was non existent because they can't bring you a simple item when you ask for it. I think the noodles for the soup are not fresh and they order them and keep them frozen for months. Hope I don't get sick. read more

Just so that you know: 1. I live in Orange County/Los Angeles which means I'm an expert, and that I'm officially honorarily 1/5th Viet. 2. This place isn't as good as "XXXX" in either San Jose, CA, Houston, Texas, Garden Grove, CA, etc because I'm that worldly. 3. I am Vietnamese, or I've eaten pho with a full Vietnamese person who knows good pho, so I know pho because just like every American knows a good burger, every Vietnamese person is an expert on pho. 4. I've seen Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, Tropic Thunder and every other movie about Vietnam multiple times, and I secretly rooted for the Viet Cong every single time. 5. I've never cooked pho (I have), been in a kitchen before, but I know what I'm talking about in regards to the preparation of pho. You should still definitely listen to me. 6. I've dated/hooked up with Vietnamese chicks even one that did nails, so you can't get anymore Viet than that. How's that for qualifiers for how legit this review is? Yes, I know I borrowed some lines from some other reviewers (like a couple of the reviews below), but I'm being sarcastic. Some may automatically give blind praise to Orange County (CA), Little Saigon pho because they believe somehow that it's going to be better, but I'd say that Colorado pho is definitely better. 303 pho fo life! The major thing that sets it apart is the meat quality. The meat specifically at Pho 79 is most definitely better than most pho restaurants I've eaten at in SoCal and the fatty flank at most SoCal restaurants is like some tore up pastrami lips. I order the Pho Dac Biet (the special), and Pho 79's is also one of the best I've had in regards to value. The bowl sizes and quantity of food is enormous. One large bowl is almost big enough to feed a tiny village. Taste wise, it's got a good depth of flavor, but if you say it's got a "watered down" taste it maybe due to the lack of MSG because if you're used to the others, then you may be used to "flavor enhanced" pho. It's also the reason why a lot of products, especially soups in most commercial franchises use it - guess what makes that baked potato soup you like so much, so good? Well I think Colorado pho restaurants are better than most OC restaurants, but then again I'm only honorarily a 1/5th Viet. read more

Pho 99 Aurora - Hotness! Such nice quality meats in CO. - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Vermicelli Noodle Bowls are what I crave when I think Vietnamese. Sometimes I crave Pho, however I usually need a cold winter night to be in mood for Pho. The interior of Pho 79 looks like a large banquet hall, a large quantity of tables and chairs and blank walls. The place feels a little cold and I would prefer a warmer atmosphere for eating in. Sanitation is also questionable, it felt as though a deep clean was necessary. I had the Combination Vermicelli Bowl (under $10) and an order of spring rolls to go. The spring rolls were fresh and had a delicious peanut sauce for dipping although I like to dunk. The Vermicelli Bowl has pork, chicken, beef, egg rolls, and shrimp with assorted pickled veggies served atop vermicelli noodles. The marinated pork had wonderful seasoning and the shrimp were tender and mouthwatering. I found the beef to have an odd flavor, I couldn't quite put my finger on the taste other than it left an unpleasant after taste in my mouth. Aside from the beef the noodle bowl was exactly what I wanted and I finished the whole thing. Overall I believe Pho 79 is average, I've had better and I've had worse. read more

Pho 99 Aurora - Combination Noodle Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

They ran out of meat one time I was there. That's like eating a hamburger without the patty. Everyone who knows Pho knows that most of the best Pho restaurants are hidden somewhere along Federal Blvd in Denver. Although this place is decent, if I were in Aurora and had to eat there, I'd probably go to Pho Duy over there. I've had an incident when I went and ordered my usual Pho Tai Nam (Rare Steak and Well Done Flank), and they ran out of Tai (rare steak) during the early hours of dinner. I brushed it off and ordered another bowl without the rare steak. When they brought out the veggies, they jipped us on the veggies too! I think they might have been running low so they had to cut down on all the ingredients that day. I guess this was just one experience, but most of the time the pho broth there doesn't even come out as hot as it should. All in all, it's an okay place for Pho it's your only choice. read more

I think my biggest surprise was walking in and just seeing an open room with nearly every table filled. I didn't realize how big it was or how packed it would be. The staff is very attentive and they move the tables relatively quickly from what I experienced. I actually didn't feel like Pho so I went with my Spring Rolls and also the Vermicelli bowl. I thought both were spot on and I absolutely wasn't disappointed in either. From the clientele I get the impression that the soup is great especially since a large number of people were Asian (very good sign!). I'm usually not out in this area of the city but the next time I am I will make it a point to come back to visit and actually get some Pho! read more

The fact that it is so close to me- love it!!! Their PHO is ok. Their Vietnamese spring rolls I like! The Vietnamese sandwiches lack something I just can't get my finger on it. But I love that they have boba!!! The coconut one is my favorite so far!! read more

Pho 99 Aurora - Coconut boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Well, I've been back a couple more times and after sampling some other pho places (back when I first wrote my review, this was only the 2nd pho experience I had ever had) Pho 79 has weak broth. It tastes like it's watered down. The service is still about the same. You get served immediately when you walk in the door, but after you get your food it's impossible to get a water refill. The last time I was here, they sat us right next to a family with some out of control and very obnoxious children. The restaurant was not full, why would you put a group of hung-over 20 somethings right next to a loud family? Really? Overall, Pho 79 is not horrible. If I end up here again I won't be put off by it but I don't think I'll come out of my way to eat here again. read more

Our visit was pretty disappointing. We placed an order for a banh mi sandwich to go and they quoted us 5-10 minutes. In reality, it took 25 minutes for us to get our order. So first tip, call to place your order and don't rush to pick it up. Even after getting our late order, the banh mi wasn't very good. No pickled veggies, some weird goopy mayo, and no jalepenos. Sad. The bread was probably the best part of the sandwich. read more

Pho 99 Aurora - I like the decor - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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This is the first pho that I've ever had and it still remains one of the best locations for pho. Very reasonably priced and accommodating service, I love coming to Pho 79 whenever I get a pho craving (which happens often). Asked for steamed bean sprouts for a smoother (aka not so crunchy) meal! read more

The waiter gave me rotten brown bean sprouts. Told the owner, she justified it..the wife n owner no apology Or nothing ordered replacement brown the place sucks read more

Sorry to say that as much as I enjoy Viet Namese food, this place did not do good food justice. Basically the food was flavorless with a lack of the "home grown" spicy flavor that most food from Southeast Asia is noted for. It seemed like an Americanized version of another culture's food. I must say that all the food on the menu was NOT sampled and there may well be some dishes that are their specialty and are worth the visit. Also, the prices were very reasonable and it you have a lot of folks to feed or you are on a budget, then this may be your place. Service was adequate, atmosphere was that of a multi-table cafeteria. This was my first visit to a Viet Namese restaurant in the Denver area and maybe this is the standard for such food, I certainly hope not and will have to sample others before I make a decision. So, while this review may be somewhat harsh, after living in Hawaii and having wonderful ethnic food I have grown use to excellent, flavorful food, accompanied with a bit of the ethnic culture that makes the food special. It takes more than a staff that is from Viet Nam to make a restaurant where food from that region is represented. read more

The staff is always wonderful, the service is always extremely fast, and the pho is the absolute best in town! I've ordered delivery numerous times and the staff always package it nicely to ensure there are never any spills. Would 10/10 recommend every time! read more

Wow this place got better! We used to ditch class to eat here only because the early opening when in high school. The food wasn't that good and hurt my stomach That was then, this is now... The pho was delicious! A lot of the pho joints are adding variety so we got spring rolls that were DANK! They lose a star for communication. I like the fatty brisket and ask for it but it wasn't fatty.. And it gets busy had to wait five minutes for a table the other time... read more

Oh, Pho. I only discovered you in the last few years, but I am a HUGE fan. The key is the broth. The best places start with a yummy, umami-rich broth. And by far, the best i've had in Denver is this hole-in-the-wall near the Costco in Aurora. Pho places are tricky because they are named Pho 99, or Pho 78, etc. Weird right? And Pho 79 is about as simple as it gets. Plastic tables, no liquor, very fast service and super cheap. It's all part of the fun. In fact, once I discovered Pho... I tried it at the 'high-end' restaurants around town thinking it would be even better. I was so, so wrong. Parallel 17, Cho-Lon, I love you but sorry. Nothing beats Pho 79. read more

Pho 99 Aurora - I've been to at least 5 different pho places in Denver and this is the best. - Vietnamese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

So yummy! The hubs was in the mood for Pho. Not sure why, as we have never had it before. But, we decided to seek some out. We took to yelp for some suggestions. Boy were they right! At 12:30 pm the place was not busy. Just a few tables. We were seated right away. All the tables are numbered. We were told to sit at 22. We received our menus and chop sticks. They brought us water before we needed to ask. Our server was fun. We ordered a Seafood Pho and the Combination Vermicelli Bowl. We also started with the Vietnamese Summer rolls. The summer rolls were served cold with some peanut sauce on the side. For $3.95, they were wonderful. Not sure if we will order them again, as the shrimp tasted dried out. Along with our summer rolls they brought out a huge plate of toppings for the Pho. Our lunches arrived, piping hot for the Pho, and to my surprise, my Noodle bowl was served cold with hot meats. On my Combination Vermicelli Bowl I had beef, chicken, shrimp and pork. All was served piping hit on top of lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers and cold noodles. I took one look at my dish and asked for a FORK! I have used chop sticks, but I really prefer a fork! After making a HUGE mess trying to mix it all together, I ate about 1/3 of it! It was so good and a great item for a hot day! Hubs had the Seafood Pho. It was steaming hot when it arrived. It was loaded with seafood, shrimp balls, mussels, "crab", crab meatballs, beef tendon was in there too! He added a few sprouts and got started! He ate the all the meat out if it and about 1/3 of the noodles. We brought home a whole quart! I'm so excited to have some of it for lunch tomorrow! Both entrees were priced under $9. With tax it was $23 and some change. Our server boxed it up for us, bagged it and thanked us. We plan on returning. It was a wonderful meal and we can't wait to introduce our kids to Pho! Oh, and as we were leaving I ashes our server his name, so we could ask for him next time. True to his personality the whole meal, he replied with "Sunflower Seed" So, GO to Pho79 and ask for Sunflower Seed! read more

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Pho was ok, broth was light on taste. The bun was ok, didn't give my wife enough sauce. The egg rolls was the best thing. The viet sandwich was sub par. Not sure if I ordered on a off day but the food wasn't as great as the other reviews lead you to believe. read more

Really enjoy their pho - dine in or takeout. Quick friendly service and hot delicious pho. Also have vegan options including vegan egg rolls

In comparison to other Pho restaurants in Denver, I was disappointed. Also, there are THREE different Pho 79's in the Denver area...Pho 79 III, is the least of my favorite. I wanted to rate Pho 79 on Havana, a 1.5. So, I rounded up. I walked into the LARGE open room and stood at the door for almost 5 minutes wondering if I should sit down or if I will be seated by a host. The restaurant was not busy at all, less than half full for a Saturday at 7:00pm. I had to ask someone sitting down if I should just grab a table. Eventually, I was seated without a word. I sat down and waited and waited and waited. Finally, someone else came to take my order. The table had the typical large stack of Pho ingredients and the atmosphere was of typical tacky Eastern Art and one flat screen television. I ordered a medium #5 with a Diet Coke and everything looked wonderful. Here is where Pho 79 did gained a positive in my 2 star rating, in the food, even though it was below par. Still, it was not as wonderful as other nearby restaurants. The quality of my meat had tons of extra fat. Side note: Yes, I know that Pho originated from poor distincts of Vietnam over a hundred years ago and the meat qualities are far less desirable than my American standards. Truly, that is why I started to enjoy this comforting dish. It is so different and tasty. I right away was turned off after having to remove half of my chopstick grasp due to a surprise I was not ready for. I may have ordered something I was not use to. But, I am use to all of the different and non-American ingredients. I do enjoy the tripe and tendon bowls as well. I do not enjoy eating a bowl of fat pieces unless I order it that way. I was disappointed in my dish, picked off the fat and filled my Pho craving stomach. When I was finished, I sat at my table for a good 15 minutes, way too long for my standards in any restaurant to wait for the bill. I sat with my two empty glasses, one water and one Diet Coke, a plate full of used napkins and the universal signal to the waiter(ess) to clean my table. I tried to over exaggerate my "give-me-the-bill" signal, with moving my finished plates away from me and to the edge of the table. Still, I waited 15 minutes then decided to walk up and ask if I pay at the table or at the counter. I still wanted to order a boba or something for dessert, so I ordered it at the counter and went back to my seat to wait for it. With the terrible service and not great quality of meat, I do not think I will be coming back. With so many different Pho Noodle houses in Denver, Pho 79 is not worth the trip. I have way too many options to choose from. read more

Best wontons ever! Pho was delish. Service was a bit spotty. Nice windows with lots of natural light.

Damn good pho! Fresh ingredients and very fast service! A favorite for a cold day after a snow storm! read more

I have been going here for the last 3 years and this place is phenomenal. They have larger portions or meat and noodles in their pho than other locations (Pho Cafe, Kim Ba, etc) and their broth is extremely savory. Their seafood pho is also great, with mussels and other seafood! The combination noodle bowl with shrimp, pork, beef and egg rolls is also a steal - huge portion with perfectly seasoned and cooked meats. Their bobas are also freshly made and a delicious treat at the end of the meal! Kudos to them to some service I received a few months ago: I ordered pick-up late one night on accident (mistook the time they closed) and they fired up their grill to make my order for me after they had shut it down! Definitely tipped their cook that night for the inconvenience! Awesome service, awesome food and great prices! read more

Great service, quick and prompt!! My favorite part is watching the bussers juggle everything from each table in one trip!! Never any spills, it's quite entertaining!!! read more

I came here on a weekend around 12:30PM, and I got the vermicelli with pork. I really enjoyed it! Flavor of the pork was good and the pork was cut up into strips so I didn't have to cut it / bite large pieces. The noodles were great and there was a good balance of vegetables and meat. It was also a lot of food! Flavors were good and food tasted fresh. I really enjoyed it! It was $8.45 pre-tax, which is quite reasonable for the amount of food I got. Would recommend! read more

New owner and totally not authentic Vietnamese pho. Soup taste like msg and meat not the way Vietnamese people make

Been coming here since I have moved to Colorado in 2014. Staff are very accommodating. The pho here is the best I've ever had around the metro area. This is the only spot I hit up when I want pho. When I was pregnant I would eat here once a week if but then twice a week . I love this place and recommend it to everyone I know. read more

Alright, their pho is not that great. I used to go their all the time because it was the only one in Aurora so this isn't critique from one experience. I'm glad there are much better choices around now! A lot of times the noodles come out clumped together, like they didn't cook it enough. Once, I ordered Vietnamese coffee w/condensed milk and it came out with clumps of non-dairy creamer floating around! The service there completely bites! We consistently had a server that would insult my friends about how "Asian" we look, and made derogatory "sounds" about our accents. Finally, my dad saw a worker fixing the toilet in the bathroom and he left the bathroom without washing his hands!!!! DON'T GO THERE!!!! read more

I have been to Pho 79 several times, as a matter of fact, this is the first place I ever tasted Pho. From the first time I had it, it definitely had me hooked. I raved about this place for a long time and people who went there would come back to me with lack luster feedback. So, about two weeks ago, I returned for the first time in about three years. Unfortunately, after being to several other Pho restaurants I realized that Pho 79 wasn't the ish.... The Pho: it was decent, it had flavor and it is what I would expect, nothing to call home about, nonetheless it was good. One thing that I noticed, it tasted like the chicken in my Pho was freezer burned... I didn't eat it, I was better off getting a vegetable bowl. The service: We all know, any Pho restaurant you go to lacks service. It is a "churn and burn" environment. They want you to eat, pay them, and get the hell out of there! LOL The experience: Again, I wasn't wow'ed, I would go there again (if I was invited). All in all, I love the cultural experience of eating Pho, I would just like to see this restaurant be a little more pleasant and inviting. read more