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    Pho 79

    3.9 (367 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PHO 79 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Look at this one tiny dinky piece of lettuce!

    I do not recommend this place for authentic Vietnamese and or humbling service. This place is a joke, scam if you will. I've had springrolls countless of time all over the states and this place is one of the worst. The charge is ridiculous for the size made and skim ingredients. They went cheap and used one small shrimp and spilt it in half. Then one tiny finger sized lettuce. There's nothing packed but noodles! It's a really simple and inexpensive appetizer to make. And don't get me on the skill of the rolls! It's horrible! It's not firm or tightening so when you pick it up it's already broken and fallen apart! What's the difference in getting a vermicelli dish! What a disappointment to Vietnamese Culture

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    Rhondi S.

    Nice Vietnamese restaurant serving a variety of menu items from salads, pho, banh mi's, noodle and rice dishes! Spring rolls and egg rolls were delicious (pork and shrimp to vegetarian). Pho is delicious, great warming broth that can be customized with their homemade chili oil, sriracha or seasoning sauces. Service is good, although we came in 30 minutes before closing, so the hot tea was bitter and bad. Overall, great restaurant with delicious authentic Vietnamese food and great service and ambiance!

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    Jessica T.

    The place was very nice looking and the service was quick. The thit nuong was well seasoned and was surprisingly good but the pho definitely wasn't very flavorful. The price was also pretty steep. Pho 83 is significantly cheaper than this. The pho was kinda just like water and did not have all of the meat the menu described. I would definitely recommend their grilled meats but unfortunately their pho is not worth it.

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    Lucy A.

    This is the beatPho in VA hands down! I live in northern VA and used to live here in Hampton roads , so when we visit I always come back for some great food! I live the Pho and mix it up with the spring rolls or the fried egg rolls . My husband likes the 3 meat skewers ( beef, chicken, pork) it comes with rice and a salad and is fantastic! Everything is delicious, we just have our favorites! You can't go wrong with the freshness, portions and taste! I'm a loyal Customer even if it is only every couple of weeks!

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    E C.

    The prices here are higher than in other places but the portion sizes are also much larger. The A/C wasn't working so the air was a little humid in the restaurant.

    Stella H.

    Who would have thought you could find a pho spot in the middle of nowhere in Newport News? Lots of parking as it is in a large shopping plaza. I was surprised with the pho, the broth was rich and flavorful, 8/10. Bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lemon were fresh. I'd give the spring rolls a 6/10, it's kind of sad how small they were without much filling. You can also ask for a side of sliced onions and put sriracha and hoisin sauce over them with a squeeze of lime and eat it as a side dish with your pho. There was a lot of staff working, so was able to get seated, order, and eat quickly. Pretty large seating area, good for small groups and large groups.

    Marvin L.

    We ordered two combination Pho and taro boba tea. Pho was ready in a flash, the broth was rich and full of flavor. Noddles and meat ratio was a bit off, we were expecting more meat since they were in smaller cuts. The vegetable toppings were fresh and good for two. The taro boba tea was delicious and very generous with boba balls. The service was OK but the place was immaculately clean. The dining area is bigger than it looks from outside. Overall, good place to get a quick Pho.

    RAW pork inside the eggrolls.
    John N.

    Sad to say, but this place has really gone downhill in recent years. I keep going back hoping that it's just temporary but it just keeps getting worse each time. Slow service, orders coming out wrong, undercooked food (the PORK in our eggrolls was completely raw this last visit!), tables not cleaned well, etc.... Overall just not a good experience.

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    Cristina Cici B.

    H2, you were exactly what I needed!! I felt like I was coming down with a cold so my go to is always some pho or Vietnamese soup, and drop a whole lot of chili's in the broth. Safe to say that once again, it worked, and I'm left with no cold. My friend and I shared a pot of jasmine tea to cleanse our palettes in between mouthfuls of broth/noodles/bean sprouts. The broth was tasty; I added some hoisin sauce and chili seed paste to give it that extra kick I needed. The large is definitely large, but go big or go home baby. My friend ended up taking the rest of hers home - that's two meals for the price of one, and no need to cook dinner - don't we all like saving time and money, eh!? Service was very quick at lunch, super impressed. The restroom could have used a bit of TLC though.. wasn't the cleanest. Regardless, will definitely come back to this location in the future.

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    Awesome food and pricing for the amount of food you receive. I'm a fan of pho but there are others who can't compare.

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    Food is always great as ordered. I have ordered the hot soup version and the cold salad with grilled shrimp. Awesome for all.

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    Sophia and I had dinner here on Wednesday at this little spot in our neck of the woods. This visit…read morewas actually our 2nd one here with the first happening many years ago when it was Kappo Nara Ramen before this business opened up in 2023. Let's see how things turned out. We met up with a friend of mine again for dinner and were greeted by staff while seated. Inside, they have artwork dedicated to anime. They also had anime playing on the TV and K-Pop playing on the speakers. The decor is spotless and will have fans feel right at home. For the food, here's the following: -Age Tofu. This appetizer was delicious. Cooked perfectly and the sauce really helped with each bite. We've had this at other establishments so it just as good. -Sweet Heart Roll. This main dish really delivered. It's been a minute since I ate sushi and I was very pleased with this one. The raw spicy salmon and tuna along with crab were enough protein to go with avocado and crunch wrapped with soy paper. The presentation alone was perfect. Great with every bite. A great decision to dine here for all of us. You know this will not be the last time we stop by. Till next time :)

    We tried several things at Nori Nori--spicy miso ramen, vegetarian ramen, pork katsu ramen, and a…read morespicy tuna roll. The spicy miso was probably the winner among the ramen bowls, with the most developed flavor. The vegetarian ramen was a little mild for us, although some chili oil helped. The pork katsu itself was excellent--crispy and flavorful and served on the side--but the ramen broth also could have used a little more depth. The surprise winner was the spicy tuna roll. I really liked it and would absolutely come back to try more of their sushi. Service was really good. One warning: bring a jacket! It was absolutely freezing inside on a hot summer evening. Our server even mentioned that she had turned the air down, but it stayed cold. Overall, some hits and misses with the ramen, but good service, excellent katsu, and sushi good enough that I'd definitely return to explore more of that side of the menu.

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    Pho 79 - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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