Pho 79 - Vietnamese restaurant in Minneapolis - 2529 Nicollet Ave, USA

I believe this is my second time reviewing Pho 79. I’ve been going here for over 15 years and it’s pretty much the same. The menu, decor, furniture… same. All these are positives for this little Vietnamese restaurant. It’s not fancy but it’s not a hole in the wall. It’s family perfect and 2nd date worthy. The Pho is excellent and has plenty of meat. The bowls are big and delicious. My favorite is the hot pot with flaming heating element. The Canh Chua (tamarind sweet and sour soup) is PRO menu order - you’re ordering a legendary soup that puts even a bowl of pho to shame. My personal favorite is the fries onions and squid entree. It’s amazing and tastes great! It may never change because it’s rightfully done already. Highly recommended for people who don’t need fancy but value Awesomeness. Another side note: I have taken clients and business colleagues here.

Went here today Oct 1, 2023 and it was such an incredible experience. We ordered the Taro and Pork egg roll and the Pho 79 Special Combination Pho which comes with rare lean beef, well done flank, fat brisket, soft tendon, tripe and meatballs. They also give you beans sprouts, jalapeños, basil, fish sauce, Saracha, soy sauce, hoisen sauce, and chili pepper oil (if you ask). Let's just say it was truly delicious and would definitely recommend this place to anyone that appreciates pho. The Egg Rolls were also the best we have had. You get 4 egg rolls in an order.

Outstanding food and a plethora of menu options. The sesame chicken was the best I have ever had. Don’t drive by without giving it try. You won’t be disappointed.

Excellent pho. Very flavorful. The service is a bit dry, though very prompt, like my food was ready in 1 minute. This is a great place for a quick tasty food. Will come back again to try other items on their menu.

Excellent seafood noodle soup, appropriate size, a little bit pricey but I see how inflation has boosted up costs. It was not busy at all. The food was really quick and fast and was absolutely delicious. Our server was patient and I enjoyed the broth and the great selection of seafood pho.

I stopped in at Pho79 after hearing some good things about it from people I know. I think based on these things maybe I had too high of an expectation for it. Average is the best way I can describe Pho79. Average food, average portions, average location. There wasn't anything mind blowing or anything that stood out. My Hu Tieu had a decent sized bone in the slice of chicken I had, and the broth itself.. very average. The shrimp in wonton wrapping I haven't seen yet but was also pretty average. I would eat at Quang and Pho Tau Bay down the road before coming back. That's just being honest. The nice thing was service was prompt and prices were kinda reasonable but on the higher side of reasonable. Definitely kind of a hole in the wall joint with average food.

Best to come here on a cold snap. And your wallet won't hurt.

Yummy Pho!! Also, the best sesame chicken my husband has had (with a slight crunch while covered in tasty goodness). Also— the fried pork dumplings were delish (although a tad hot and we didn’t want to let them cool). Alcohol free drink menu but quality food!