Pho 79

This review is only for the Vietnamese coffee. That's all I had. After being let down at numerous cafes and restaurants that claim to have authentic Vietnamese coffee, I came across this wonderful place. They did it the way it is supposed to, drip coffee over condensed milk. Sweet and creamy. Loved it. Will come again!

We ordered a regular pho and a pot of catfish. The pho is soft and the soup is yummy. The catfish is outstanding even though it’s a little salty. It is perfect with white rice. Wish they could add some green vegetables in the pot for a more balanced diet!

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.

This is a place where you go to feel like “home”. When you become a regular, the team knows your name, your favorite order with customizations, always has a smile and never is inconvenienced by your presence. Sure it is a hole-in-the-wall aesthetic that hasn’t been updated since they opened, but that doesn’t matter. Anything on the menu will be satisfying, for an affordable price, and you’ll always want more. Thank you for being here for me in ways you can’t imagine! Food is comforting but also important that it is healthy and nutritious- just like you offer here.

I usually enjoy my food for Pho 79. This time I paid 15$ for Mongolian Chicken with overcooked fried rice. The rice was mushy and the flavor was off. I had to eat the Chicken with rice I had at home. The veggie eggroll was good though.

We ordered the five-spice squid with scallions and onions, the Vietnamese hot and sour vegetable soup with catfish, and the clay pot catfish. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. Highly recommend!

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.

Pho 79 has fed me through my 15 years in Minneapolis and the quality has never wavered. I prefer their vermicelli salad as they use romaine lettuce, the meat is seasoned perfect, and their portions are a bit bigger. Sesame chicken is nice and crispy, and the pho is always a hit.