Pho 79 has a very chill, relaxing atmosphere and is a nice place to grab something to eat. There's no music playing, but I actually didn't mind--it made for a peaceful dining experience. The service was friendly, quick, and welcoming. I ordered the Korean short ribs, and they were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I also got the appetizer-sized pho, and it was surprisingly filling--I was full by the end of my meal. The egg rolls are amazing! I get them every time I come. This was my first time trying the wontons. They were a little small, but they tasted good. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Pho 79 if you're looking for flavorful food, fast service, and a laid-back spot to enjoy a meal. read more

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Was just feeling it today! The weather has been up and down all week, and today was cold and windy. So this was a good time to have that warm fuzzy feeling! I can't tell you enough after every Pho Soup, it just makes you feel good, and satisfied! Plus they said the broth with its spices have been stewing for 10hrs or more, so you know it's going to be tasty. Now the decore was modern and spacious and service was spot on! I order the "sirloin with shrimp" with rice noodles. And wow! It hit the spot. I slurped up all the broth. Now you can have soup anytime of the day if you are looking for an alternative healthy meal! Will definitely come back. read more

Pho 79 - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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I've visited other Pho 79's in the area, namely the Ghent location and the Pembroke location. This Pho 79 in Chesapeake may have the best customer service of the three. The food here is okay, but it will suffice whenever it's cold out and you need some hot broth to warm you up. I came in on a Friday evening nearly a year ago. Snow was beginning to melt away and there was no food in the house. So, I took a drive to see how the area was doing in regards to the snow, and I decided to drive by my office when I saw that Pho 79 was open. When I arrived, I was seated immediately. There were maybe 2 parties already seated and eating and the lady quickly gave me a menu. When I sat down, it dawned on me that the last time I ate at this location was a good 10-15 years ago. They changed up the seating a little, and the interior lighting is darker than I remembered. I decided on: A1. Spring Rolls P13. Pho Ribeye Steak Both items came to my table quickly and I proceeded to chow down. The spring rolls were kinda tough (well, the ingredients inside were tougher than I anticipated), while the pho ribeye steak was very good. I had a soda to drink, but it took a minute to get someone's attention for a refill (if there's one pet peeve I have with certain restaurants, servers need to be more cognizant and anticipate when a customer will need a refill; during my restaurant employment days, I was taught the 'silent refill' approach - assume the customer will need refills and get them that refill before they even think to ask). I'd like to say I was in and out of Pho 79 in about 25 minutes. So speed is a strength here. The food is good, although the spring rolls need some work, and the service, although fast, could be a bit more anticipatory rather than reactionary. Still, this is the best Pho 79 in this area, and I wouldn't mind visiting again (which I have since this visit). Thank you, Pho 79! JV read more

Perfect for the cold days that we've been having! Warm to the soul! The wait for the food after ordering was quick! Staff was amazing and attentive. Plenty of room for a large party or a quick solo meal. read more

Pho 79 - Pho on this potential snow storm - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Came back here after a long time. I haven't been to Norfolk, VA in a long time but I was happy to see Pho 79 was still in business and still good. The service here is great! Pretty much everyone checked on me to see if I needed anything and was enjoying my meal. I was warmly greeted upon entry and thanked when I left. I had just arrived in Norfolk and was just trying to get a quick bite after attempting to get water from Sam's Club. The restaurant was clean and quite decently busy with both dine in and take out orders. I ordered the combination Pho without tripe. It was cool they asked what I wanted to replace the tripe with so I got extra tendon. They brought out the tiniest plate of vegetables and said if I wanted more to just ask. I immediately requested more and got double vegetables which was still a little sparse for what I usually get in Hawaii. The pho came out relatively quickly and they had enough condiments to spice up my pho. The pho was pretty good and portions of meat and noodles were good. The broth was good but not the best I ever had. But what truly stands out was the service. The waitress, waiter, and owner were all on it to make sure the customers were taken care of. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Pho 79 has been a favorite of mine for years. Pho (pronounced "fuh") is deliciously addictive and perfect in the winter (or any time of year for that matter!) I love the pho with meatballs and steak. Served with hoisin, sriracha, jalapeños, basil, lime, and bean sprouts, there are a variety of opportunities for customization here. As for appetizers, my recommendation is the fresh rolls. Always delicious and served with a peanut sauce (which I actually like to put in my soup, too!) As a dietitian, pho is a great, hearty choice. Plus it's yummy. Nothing is better! There are plenty of vegetarian options too- there's something for everyone! Takeout is great as well. Staff are efficient and friendly. read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This is one of my favorite restaurants ever. I love all the staff so much they're all so sweet and I can't remember the one girl's name but if I remember correctly she was a white girl with blue eyes, she is super freaking awesome and cool I love when servers actually engage with their tables. I'm not gonna lie I order the exact same thing every single time and it NEVER disappoints. I always get the rice dish with pork but I've tried their pho whenever I go with someone else and they order pho. Food=fire, service=fire, ambiance=fire. I've been going to this location for like at least 10 years now and I will continue to come back. read more

Tonight we had dinner at Pho 79, located on Sam's Drive near the Sam's Club in the heart of Chesapeake. It is just starting to turn chilly outside and it's a great time to enjoy some good Pho. We got the 3 beef selections (forgot the name but it has 3 kinds of beef in it. The broth is delicious and the noodles are fixings made this a bowl of wonderful. read more

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The food was delicious, quick and fast. Broth needed some spice so I added some hot sauce and hoisin sauce for flavor and better taste. Hahn mi pork was off the charts. The bun was soft and not chewy or hard. It was crispy outside and soft inside. Flavor was very nice without it being too salty or strong in pickling flavor. Last but not least, a little organization in keeping the place tidy would be nice as I see lots of boxes and mail all stacked up which is appealing to see. read more

I'm not a huge Pho-natic, so I ordered the Chicken Curry. Very good, and unexpectedly spicy! My sis loves Pho, and we always come here when she's in town. The Large portion is HUGE, and was at least 4 meals. They have a really homemade feel for a chain restaurant, and sis is never disappointed with the amount of noodles and always fresh veg accompaniments. read more

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I was craving for soup and a taste of Pho. The place nest on a commercial area with different restaurants . The place looks small but they do have an exclusive outside dining area. Inside is clean and cozy and very traditional to their culture. The staff always has a smile and is fast to get your order. We got our order reasonably on time. Again, the flavor is perfect. Temperature is perfect and presentation too. We enjoyed our appetizer fried chicken and spring roll. Our pho and lemon grass flavor bbq with rice are great combination. Tea is good too. Parking is up front with ramps for wheelchair . Coming back again for sure and bringing back the kids. read more

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Pho 79 has been a long time favorite of mine and now my kids. When we were stationed in here in Coastal VA on the first round, there were only 2 locations back then, the original on VB Blvd, and the newest on General Booth. It's nice to come back and see that the Pho 79 fam has expanded quite a bit! Pho 79 in Chesapeake is the location we frequent most since it's the closest to our home. My kids love it there! - Parking - Center lot - Vibe - They have an semi-open kitchen so you see a bit of the action and also the aroma keeps you hungry! They also have a outdoor vibe going on on the inside. Lots of tables and chairs, as well as, some booth seats. - TLC - Every time we go in, we're always well taken care of. The staff ranges from younger individuals to more mature ones and they are all super nice and pleasant. There is a more mature lady especially, that always has the biggest smile and upbeat attitude and always checks on us often. - Sips - I always get the Vietnamese coffee with extra condensed milk. YUMMMM. Always hits the spot. Pro tip: if you are looking for some real Vietnamese coffee, always order them at Vietnamese/pho restaurants. There is no substitute for the coffee cup that's filled with a little bit of condensed milk, and a stainless steel filter over the cup where the coffee drip directly in the cup. It needs to be strong and that portion is the right concentration of coffee and milk. They will serve with a tall glass full of ice, if you order it iced. This will be the perfect ratio of ice and coffee and milk that will be diluted at the right amount (see pic). - Noms - We've tried quite a few things on the menu like the fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese fried egg rolls, pho (usually tai nam gau), the grape leaf beef app and the banh mis. I've also had the Roll Your Own Spring Rolls that I've thoroughly enjoyed. I just love spring rolls in general, so this is right up my alley. You get a choice of chicken, beef, pork, or a combination and they bring a whole platter with the protein of choice and all the fixin's and sauce with the rice paper rolls and you can make it how you want! I love hand-on platters! Eating your hands just makes your food taste so much better! Highly recommend! Our go-to menu items are definitely the Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh spring rolls and the pho. Overall, it's a great place to grab a quick bite and we love going there! Stay safe, Friends! read more

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Great fresh made sandwich. I walked in to place my order. I wanted of course to see the cleanliness of the restaurant. I have had office ordered take out before and just had the same Bahn mi with chicken. Juicy marinated grilled chickens. Pretty tasty with the crusty bread. Plants great you at the door. The dining room is clean, tended to often, well it's and spaced out nicely. I was greeted with a friendly hell when I entered. My order was taken as pots cling clanged in the back. Not a long wait at all maybe 5-6 minutes max. Great choice today. read more

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This review is only for the banh mi.... Was not impressed with the Banh Mi. Coming from Houston where I have had lots of banh mi sandwich's for for under $4 a piece, I had high expectations for this place.... I would. It recommend their sandwiches for the following readd as one... 1 - As other reviewers have mentioned, there was very little beef in the sandwich. The only thing you can taste in each bite is the bread and the cucumber. You can't even see the beef in the photo below. 2 - The bread was not crispy. Typically when I have ordered a Banh Mi, the bread is toasted so that when I receive it it is crispy on the outside.. The bread was more soft, similar to what you get at the grocery store 3 - Price was too expensive for what you get.... My sandwich came out to $12 after tip.. I wouldn't mind if there was a lot more meat in the sandwich, but for that I lawyer of beef, it is definitely not worth the price. G G or now giving the place 3 stars.... Will try their other menu options in the future. read more

Pho 79 - Banh Mi Bo Nuong (Beef) - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

The service is always excellent, and the sweet ladies there make every visit a pleasure. I get 2 Large P4's to go every time, it's always spot-on! read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Spoiled food - hope not to get sick. ---- Ate here in person months ago and pho was pretty good. Today, sadly, our delivered pho smelled like the food has turned. Noodles had a faint foul smell that I couldn't figure what exactly it was but it smelled like a dirty sock. After combining it with broth and meats I took a few bites and by then it was obvious that noodles were spoiled and had a faint sour taste to them. My son tasted the same. After inspecting the rest of the order I was surprised to find a piece of meat buried inside the other noodles. Something is clearly off. Not many good Pho places in the area and this used to be our go to - but, this is beyond unacceptable and now I am just hoping that my son and I won't get sick. read more

I've been to the Norfolk location before and fell in love with their delicious beef pho ! The staff is very friendly and attentive, and quite prompt as well. I love the bamboo decorations in the restaurant; giving a Vietnam vibe. This location is closer so I will be coming here for now on! read more

I've been to the other Pho 79 locations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach and this is by far the best one. The food quality and service are consistently so much better than at the other locations. The staff is always very friendly and the service is generally very good. My only complaints are that some of the tables and booths are pretty old and could use some repair. They also have pretty consistent issues with their satellite radio going in and out and it can be pretty irritating. read more

I'm a big fan of Pho, and have tried several places in the area. This is my go-to spot for Pho now. The food always good. It's very consistent. My favorite is the P6, Pho Tai Nam Gan (round steak, flank steak, & tendon). The broth is really good, lots of flavor to it. The eggs rolls are always good as well. Service is always swift, and friendly. The inside is a nice size, though the decor is dated. it's located in a strip mall next to Sam's club, with lots of parking. I definitely recommend Pho 79, I don't think you'll be disappointed at all. Enjoy! read more

Pho 79 - 6. Pho Tai Nam Gan (round steak, flank steak, & tendon) - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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I order the steak Bun Ga Nuong. They hardly put any meat in the sandwich. It was more of a veggie Bun Ga Nuong.

$21 for Hot Buttdoosie Water in a Bowl? Pho-get About It. I dined in at Pho 79 and ordered the Pho Tái, Nạm, Gầu, Gân, Sách--aka, round steak, flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe. What I received was a bowl of disappointment dressed as tradition. The rice noodles were overcooked, mushy, and falling apart like they'd had a long week. I've worked in restaurants--I know pre-bagged pasta when I taste it. It was painfully obvious they blanch the noodles ahead of time, toss them in the fridge, and then just reheat them with broth that looked and tasted like dirty dishwater. Speaking of broth: it had a grayish tint, was completely devoid of real flavor, and was heavily spiced with clove, almost like they were trying to hide the fact that it was old. Authentic pho broth should be rich, fragrant, and soulful. This was not that. This was broth that made me question my life choices. Let's talk condiments. The amount of sriracha, hoisin, and chili paste they offer is laughably stingy--like I needed to fill out a W-2 to get more than a drip. The meat portions were sad, hidden under a mountain of noodles that clearly tried to bulk up the meal and mask how little care went into it. The bean sprouts were slimy and brown, clearly rinsed to look fresh, and the "lime" was a pathetic micro-slice that barely qualified as citrus. Pho used to be a sacred bowl of affordable healing--$5.95 at most. Now they're charging $21.25 for hot buttdoosie water and a bowl of shame. I swear, their ancestors probably want to come back and slap the pho out of them for dishonoring the roots and soul of this dish. As for the Gỏi Cuốn ($8.45)--I ordered them without shrimp, and they still charged full price. What I got were hard, dry spring rolls clearly pulled from a cold fridge, with pork so dry it was practically jerky. The peanut sauce tried to do CPR on the dish, but the rice paper wrap was DOA. If you're removing protein, lower the price. Anything else is a scam. If you're going to charge fine-dining prices, put fine-dining effort behind the food. Pho 79 is all markup and no soul. read more

Terrible service. We sat ourselves. Nobody brought us drinks. It totally sucked. From the rude old Thai lady to the stuck up white girl. Almost $16 for a small pho? My daughter got the pho with less meats and I got a 9 with every meat yet they were the same price??? Shady business. read more

The Pho here at Pho 79 is AMAZING! It's not too sweet, it's just perfect! The rare steak is perfect! The server was really nice! I wish I lived here, I would be going there all the time! read more

A beautiful Vietnamese pho restaurant in an ideal location in the still growing Chesapeake. This has become my "go to" for Vietnamese especially during gloomy days or those days when you want something filling but not wanting to feel like you committed gluttony. I typically get the Pho with everything plus extra noodle or extra meat, depends how dangerous I feel that day. For apps I usually order the fresh spring rolls, all shrimp. I CAN NOT get enough of this place. The service is ALWAYS outstanding, the restaurant including restrooms is for the most part kept clean. I have yet to find anything wrong with it. read more

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I have been a fan of this place for years. The food is always delicious. Today was no different. I wasn't feeling well so I decided to go get some soup. It soothing and tasty. I also got some spring rolls with peanut sauce. I'm really shocked that this restaurant has such a low rating on yelp. Unless it's because of the holes in the chairs?? Some of the decor needs some updating but the staff is always super friendly and the food is always delicious whether you dine in or have it delivered. read more

Pho 79 - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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This is actually our favorite Pho place close to home to eat at. Not sure if it's the best but it's convenient and fast. Last few times we've done a to go order because as a family of seven eating out is too expensive. Today we dined in because there was only five of us. Our food came out quickly as always. Our only drink we ordered never came and they never came to our table to see if we need anything. Today they brought the card reader to our table to pay. We paid and had cash tip to place on the table upon leaving. As we were cleaning up mess from our youngest the woman began cleaning our table and started questioning why we put no tip. Right then we decided we aren't putting the tip on the table a $20 bill that they were no longer giving because they unprofessionally and angrily began cleaning our table reaching over our baby in the high chair while questioning the tip. read more

Really hesitant to come here bc the traffic is always terrible this way. Decided to come anyway since it was close to a boba spot we wanted to try. Walked in and saw they had their own boba and tried it. Was not disappointed. It was soooo yummy!! It's slush tho but still good!! Then I got my bill. It was 6.75 per slush. Hubby ordered pork chop dish that was 18$ and my pho was 15.99. Food was good. Hubby said the pork chop was small for the price when he compared the meat to the bone. My dish was huge. Food took a while to come but they were busy. I prob wouldn't come again bc of the price itself. read more

Pho 79 - Taro and honey dew boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This place was decently busy. We have a pho 79 where I am from and it's delicious. So I had high hopes going in. The service was great. Our waiter was super friendly and took our orders promptly. The food was passable. I got a shrimp bun. The shrimp was delicious but the fish sauce was kinda bland which was surprising considering it usually a pretty strong flavor. And it's the biggest part of the dish. 5 out of 10. My husband got the pho with beef flank & brisket. The meat was delicious. The portion was good. And came out hot but the pho broth was not the best we've had. He gives it a 7 out of 10. We also got summer rolls as an appetizer and they were mainly stuffed with noodles and the peanut was weak a 6 out of 10. read more

Had Pho and spring rolls. The spring rolls were not good. Ate one spring roll and was noticed a smell. Realized that it was the pork smelled. Threw the other one away. Ordered by the numbers in the menu. The server, who I think might be a manager/owner, did not understand what I was talking about and asked me what I was talking about. It had me confused. Ive had similar food quality and service issues here before. This branch is dark spot on what is a fantastic local franchise. read more

This was my first time trying Pho before. I wanted to give it a try and hoped I'd like it but unfortunately I did not. I ordered the Pho Tai and Shrimp Tai. Also, I did not realize that the egg rolls would have ground meat inside, so I was not a fan of it. The restaurant had a nice decor, the food arrived quickly and hot. However I just didn't like my meal. read more

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I had an excellent lunch in here recently with a good friend. It was his idea actually and I haven't been to a Pho 79 in years. So off I went. For my entrée I choose the Round Steak, Flank & Brisket. This also comes with a side of bean sprouts, fresh basil, jalapeno and lime. Also for an app I ordered some egg rolls. Everything came out at once and boy was this a feast for the famished. After snapping a couple of photos I added my bean sprouts, basil and jalapeno to the soup and then squeezed the lime over it. I have to say my eye's were bigger then my stomach. I finished the meal, but I swear I don't think I had anything else the rest of the day. Also the egg rolls were hot and crispy. They were serviced a semi-hot sauce that had a warm after taste. Absolutely delicious all around Next time I visit I can see myself having the same thing again. I know you're supposed to try different things but dang this was so good! read more

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Changes: Is there a new cook? Broth is not as good and we ALWAYS get xtra tendon. But the Tendon is now slivered to hard hockey pucks. read more

I have come here many times and enjoyed their Pho, the prices have started to creep up, but of course this is everywhere. The one thing that bothered me was my g/f and I came by on a TUE night before 8:30pm and they were "closed". I walked in and they told us they stop serving their customers at 8:00pm and they were lights off at 9:00pm and apparently this is because they use that time to clean the kitchen and restaurant. Be careful with their posting of times. They were supposed to be open until 9:00pm, but apparently this establishment determines their posting of hours is when doors are open and not when they are available to serve their customers. read more

My husband was craving Pho and our normal spot was closed so I ended up at Pho79 for some takeout. Website was easy to navigate. Staff were friendly, restaurant was clean and smelled nice. My husband ordered the Beef Round Pho and I ordered the House Fried Rice. Both were delicious! The House Fried Rice was loaded with meat which surprised me, but the option was ver small for $19. My only complaint is the price. It was $50 after taxes, fees, and gratuity and while it was very good I did not feel like it was worth $25 a plate. read more

Every time I've come here I've had a really good experience with great food. I came with some friends and I ordered the lunch special L3-appetizer soup and bahn mi. I chose the pork bahn mi and round steak, flank, & brisket pho. The pho was delicious as always. The broth was tasty and you know I went ahead and tossed in some extra condiments/sauces to specify it to my liking. The bahn mi was just delicious. I could come here everyday just for that pork bahn mi sandwich!! The establishment was clean, service was great, and prices were reasonable. read more

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90% of the time I get meatball pho with lots and lots of lime. ‍. The broth is so good. My favorite. Bonus: My stomach can handle the rice noodles (instead of wheat) 10% of the time I'll get the pork chops and rice dish. I love the tomatoes, cucumbers, and dipping sauce that comes with it. 100% of the time I'll have fresh spring rolls w peanut butter dipping sauce. Sometimes I'll have fried egg rolls. Again, love the dipping sauce for these. Staff is always nice and food comes out promptly. Nice, laid-back place. This is my go-to for pho. Pho sho I haven't tried anything else bc the aforementioned are my favorites and I can't seem to break away read more

I haven't had Pho in years, so I was excited to find this place and go there with a friend. The food was excellent! I got the steak Pho and fresh spring rolls. I love the generous portions they give, and they have a unique variety of good sauces and ingredients. The staff was very attentive and honestly the best service I've had in this area of Chesapeake at a restaurant! I just love their energy and enthusiasm about their food and service. This place is great! read more

Pho 79 - Steak Pho- great portion, excellent taste! - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Omg I am shocked! They haved improved. I believe it's either the chef or perhaps a new ownership! read more

Pho 79 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I walked in Pho 79 Sam Circle in Chesapeake to have lunch. The table was dirty, there was a visible hair on the table. I mentioned it to the server and was told in a sharp voice I know this table is clean because I clean all the tables. I replied, that may be so, but there is a hair on the table and it's dirty. She got real snippy and roughly cleaned the table again and told me she had worked there 6 years. I asked for the manager, not there. So I left! On my way out she kept chastising me because I asked her if she talk to customers this way. I couldn't believe she became angry and caustic in front of other customers in the restaurants. Customers be ware! read more

I can only speak about the Thai Tea boba! It was sufficiently sweet, perfectly chewy and decently priced! My husband knew I like boba, so he found this spot before we went to check into our hotel for the day. I normally prefer to go to spots that specialize in boba drinks, but this is a reminder that you can't discount spots like this. I totally would come back here for another, if I was still in the area. Maybe we will meet up again one day? read more

Pho 79 - Here for the Thai tea boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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