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    Pho 79

    4.7 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    I was not expecting to find Vietnamese restaurants in South Carolina, let alone in Charleston! I was directed to this place by the owner of Hi Tea boba. She said the Vietnamese food is good here! I'm from SoCal so obviously I didn't expect much from any Vietnamese restaurant outside of Orange County . However, I WAS WRONG! Pho 79 here in Charleston was good! This Pho 79 is not a franchise from the Pho 79 in Orange County and is purely a family restaurant. The pho here tasted a lot like the southern Vietnamese style like how I grew up. Of course, it doesn't match the likes of Pho 79 or Pho Lover here in SoCal but the pho from this place didn't make me feel like I'm not eating pho. I've had worse pho here in SoCal by the way so it says a lot. I was surprised that this place have other Vietnamese dishes like bún bò Huế, chả giò, bún thịt nướng, etc.! I ordered the Tàu hủ lá dứa for drinks (Tofu drink with pandan leaf jelly). It absolutely tasted delicious! Will definitely coming to this place again if I'm ever back in Charleston again!

    Large plain pho
    Suzi H.

    I'm hooked. This spot is my absolute favorite. I order take out for lunch here almost 3 times a week if not more. It's always amazing. The staff are friendly and the food is fast and excellent. The best I have had in Charleston and surrounding areas. I get the large plain pho because I have meat texture issues, this is more than enough food and at $11.29 it's a home run! When you see Asian families going to enjoy this place and they aren't related to the owners, you know the food is authentic. One gentleman who was seated after me today, was explaining to the owner that he just returned from a trip to his home in Thailand. If his first meal back from Thailand is to Pho 79 that says something.

    Meatball #13 Pho Rare Steak And Meatball Soup
    Christy M.

    I got the small vegetable pho. It was pretty packed with perfectly cooked veggies. The small is still a generous size in my opinion. The hubs got the rare steak and meatball and polished it off quick. He really enjoyed it. Kids got the meatball pho and loved it (and the challenge of eating with chopsticks). Service was attentive and good! The vibe fits what I like, I like a hidden hole in the wall with good food. It's in a strip mall with easy parking and when we walked in at like 3 ish the place only had one table open... so we weren't the only ones that think it's good!

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    Amy D.

    Small, hole in the wall spot with amazing food! Friendly service and bomb pho! We've tried everything here and it's all amazing. Worth the drive when your pho craving hits. I can barely get through the small bowl. So freaking delicious! My only complaint is that this restaurant isn't closer to my house!

    Che' 3mau
    Star Nails S.

    Everything overalls excellent Owner is very friendly Highly recommended. I don't normally leave a feedback but this place I have to . I am a very picky eater but this place is a gem

    Patricia P.

    This pho 79 restaurant is a hole on the wall resto. The inside was simple and clean. This restaurant are run by husband and wife duo and he greeted you upon entered in. Their pho is one the best in Charleston! The broth was so savory and the right flavor even before adding anything else. The portion was generous and the rare steak and the slices meat balls were good too. The chili oil that serve with the pho was so good and I used it generously in my pho. We also ordered the shrimp spring rolls and it was fried to perfection. I will definitely coming back! So so good!

    Pho #11 rare steak and brisket Soup
    Stellamaris

    Ambiance is so peaceful with great customer service! The price is affordable & the best part the Pho is so authentic. I had a sore throat & feel so much better after eating here. Must try!

    This is the BEST pho restaurant I've ever stood foot in! The food is PHONEMENAL and service is fast and efficient. The servers are very friendly and attentive, I really love this place! EVERYTIME I'm craving pho I go here and it always hits. The thing is I always get the same thing every single time and it never misses, the broths amazing. I really RECOMMEND this place for anyone wanting to try pho for the first time or just craving it! It's also very authentic.

    Small rare steak and meatball
    Mark B.

    Walking into Pho 79 brought me a sense of comfort, reminiscent of cozy pho spots back home in Southern California. I was in town for a work trip, and this restaurant felt like a perfect escape. The smell of delicious broth hit me the moment I stepped inside, and I, as a well as my friend, was greeted with a warm welcome from the family owned business. It's small place but super inviting and comfortable, perfect for a nice meal. The service was friendly and attentive making me feel relaxed and taken care of. I went for the Pho meatball and rare steak. My friend got the combination bowl. For appetizers we got a shrimp roll. The pho was fantastic and the broth was rich and flavorful. The shrimp roll was fresh and the peanut sauce was just right for me -- not too sweet, which I liked. Also, they have chili oil!!! Overall, Pho 79 was a great spot to unwind during my work trip! Definitely recommend coming here if you are craving some authentic Vietnamese food.

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    Kevin T.

    Nice quaint but small Vietnamese restaurant in North Charleston. The restaurant may be small but the food packs a lot of flavor. Pho Broth is nice and beefy. Great traditional family operated business. Nice service as well.

    Thai tea
    Kat T.

    Pho 79 is so good. It's very authentic and the staff is great. I have gotten a variety of things here and everything is so good. I've had the pho, the shrimp bun and even the shrimp rice dish. It's all amazing. I'm Vietnamese myself everything taste so good and fresh. 10 out 10!

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    Best pho in the Charleston area! I can't wait to come back and try some other items on the menu.

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    A little small for the dining area as they only have a handful of tables. The turnout of orders and quality makes up for it though!

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    Pho was very flavorful, filling, and delicious! Our waiter was very attentive and gave us our space when eating.

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    Quick and friendly service and the food was excellent! Highly recommended. Our entire family would love to go again, soon.

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    Very good food. Pho was delicious. It was exactly what I wanted when I was a little under the weather. It was pricey though.

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    Very pricey in my opinion. Bought 2 entrees and 2 Boba teas and bill was almost $50. Way too expensive in my opinion.

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    The food is delicious and very nice plating as well. The manager is super friendly. It's a nice small place and I love to go here.

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    appertizer yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm steack yummmmmm sping roll yummmmm

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    3 years ago

    Great food, reasonable price, and wonderful staff. Intimate dining experience. Will definitely return!

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    basil rolls basil roll basil rolls o yes so good and fast other food is fabulous too, go get it

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