This place basically set the standard for all pho spots. It's still good, but not as good as my mind remembers it? Or maybe it's because I compare it to Phoholic. It's different. Broth here is "cleaner" n lighter. I prefer more of the fatty, super rich broth. Bowls are big and cheap for the price. Big lines still. Solid place even tho I personally prefer other kinds of broth. The crunchy pork spring roll is not as good as brodard chateau. It was alright but it didn't have the same crunch and enough meat. The meat was a skinny thing.... Yeah it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. Maybe I was expecting too much cuz this place is renowned. All the locals know about PHO 79. It's like a historical establishment here. It's blasphemous to say, but now it's just a solid pho place. Cash only btw. And you have to ask for the onions. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Brisket pho and pork spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My girlfriend and I we were in Newport Beach and we were craving some Pho. We made the trip over to Garden Grove and was this place worth it! I got the #23 large with rare steak and brisket. The broth, the meat was delicious. I never had pho like this where I wanted more. The service is fast here too, we only waited 15 minutes to be seated and once we sat down the waiters came over with the menus. Once we ordered the food came out in minutes. The vibe inside is cool, family friendly and many people enjoying their Pho. I highly recommend this place! Also, this is cash only. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We had Bun Bo Hue (sadly no pork blood) and Chicken Pho, both were delicious. This establishment does not accept card payment, so bring CASH!! read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue (sadly no pork blood) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Best pho I've ever had in my life !! Amazing broth so fresh and delicious. Can't wait to go back !

CASH only! Pho was great, broth is super flavorful. You can taste the rich flavors of broth had been boiling for many hours. Noodles perfectly soft and temp perfectly hot. The vermicelli bowl did not disappoint. Price is reasonable since it's good portions. Parking lot is not spacious, restaurant inside is simple mom/pop style. The service was great, fast and friendly servers. Simple spot for your pho cravings. Will be back again. read more

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After seeing the "cash only" and James Beard Award sign, I was super excited. The food was decent. The pho broth was watery. The bun Bo hue was super watery and a bit too porky in a bad way. Swiney? No what I expected from a joint in a Vietnamese neighborhood. The saving grace were the spring rolls. They were incredible. A mix of crispy veggies and charcoal meat and shrimp. With the food being mediocre, the service is the worst part of this experience. The wait staff are indifferent and couldn't care less about if you are taken care of or not. If the food was mediocre but the service was good, this would be an entirely different review. But sad to say, the food and service were on par. I wonder who from James Beard came here and felt they were worthy of such recognition. Will not be coming back. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to go for some pho when I'm in the area. We luckily came by when it wasn't crowded so there were many parking spots and were seated right away. The broth here is amazing and they really load up with the amount of meat. The staff were very friendly and loved talking to us. There were many tables with a nice interior and when we finished it started getting packed, which you know shows they're very popular. read more

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Solid, good pho, good meat portion. This place is always full of customers almost all the time. I would recommend this place. Happy tummy! read more

We had a wonderful lunch together at Pho 79. This is was our second visit and we were excited to have some wonderful pho on this chilly day. We got shrimp/pork spring rolls. They were really tasty and I really love the peanut sauce. I got a small pho tai. It was really enough for me. They give you a generous portion of rice noodles and a lot of meat. Their broth is so rich and full of flavor. BF got a medium and that was more than enough for him. The inside is very old, but it Is easy to overlook it because the food is so good. The staff is kind of unfriendly but They seem like they're hard workers and deserve more than the $1.75 tip that some people leave them on the table. I can't wait to go back again when I am in the area. read more

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I really liked this place. The Pho was excellent, generous portions and HOT. The egg rolls were perfect and the sauces were great accompaniments. Do you ever go to a new restaurant and look at the menu and not be sure if what you are ordering is what you want? Service here was quick but they patiently answered questions and helped us to order what we wanted. Appreciated. Even though they were busy, we were not packed in too tight. TIP: They do not accept credit cards, bring cash. Approximately $25-35 per person. read more

Heard good things about this place and finally decided to go today. It was so good! Soup was so authentic and super tasty. The meat and other fixings were very tender and not chewy. Def a must to visit again. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This is an addition to my earlier review because I wanted to review the various menu items I've tried here: The best items to eat here: Chicken pho Spring rolls Fried egg rolls Coffee Oxtail Vermicelli Bun Good items but not the best: Com tam (broken rice) Food quality is still awesome Tables and resto still dirty Owners still awesome Staff still mediocre read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Com tam pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Best place to get pho in OC. If this place is too popping go to pho 101, same owner. Service is okay, but the bomb ass noodles make up for everything. read more

Good service. Okay ambience. Delicious fried spring rolls. Had higher expectations of the pho tai. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Crispy egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Probably one of the best pho places around OC. Be aware a long wait if you go during lunch and dinner hours, very popular place. I got pho tai ban sach: rice noodle soup with rare, well cooked beef, and tripe. Great portion of meat and broth! read more

Hailing from the 626, I have a high opinion of Pho. I found Pho 79 enjoyable, giving it a 8 out of 10. Though the broth was slightly salty, the oxtail was fantastic. While I'd suggest trying it, I wouldn't make a special trip there again; I'll probably stick with Pho Pasteur in the SGV. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Oxtail ... I just needed a tortilla.. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Quick service and yummy pho! There was a wait when we arrived and we wrote our names on a list. We were lucky to find parking because that lot was filled. We waited for about 15 minutes and were quickly helped. My mom and I got their small pho tai chin. Surprisingly, their small bowls were perfect size and we even had to take a to go box for it! My mom loved this place and I am excited to try other items on their menu! read more

Nostalgic but don't let the James Beard award fool ya. The pho here is just mid and it's still cash only

First time to try Pho in the Orange County following that my Vietnamese friend recommendation and pick this place from the great reviews on Yelp. The day we went there were crowded but the staff run the queue pretty well. We waited for the table faster than looking for the parking although there has a large parking area. The pho tastes delicious and the broth was bomb!! Vegetables are fresh and the egg rolls were good. Quick service and definitely worth the wait. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

If you're coming to this place because you think it's the best and award winning pho in OC. This isn't it, don't waste your time. it was really underwhelming, if anything it tastes watered down, noodles are so soggy, def needed the sauces for flavor. I asked for a 2nd container for the leftover food and the lady wanted to charge me extra. I fell for the TikTok trap, this place was not worth it, I can't believe people wait long times for this. read more

The food is excellent! The service is welcoming, and the servers are very nice and welcome. Other foods are fantastic, besides the Pho. Try their Chề 3 màu; the sweetness is just right. read more

Found Pho 79 based on Yelp reviews. Lowered our expectations on service and higher hopes on food based on the reviews. We were very happy with both!! We waited about 20 mins but once seated the waitress was very nice taking our order. We ordered the med # 24 Pho and, small #25 Pho, egg rolls, oxtail, Thai iced tea and an iced coffee with condensed milk. The game changer was definitely the pho broth as it was the BEST broth I ever had! The depth of flavors was something I have never tasted. Most places have a strong star anise taste to the broth but Pho 79's broth is strong in meat flavor. The fresh vegetables were abundant and they actually brought 2 plates for 4 people. The egg rolls were very good and again accompanied with fresh vegetables. As recommended by many, the oxtail is a great side dish to have with your Pho. The meat is so tender and the little broth it has you can add it to your Pho to have a more beefy taste. Great recommendation! The service was quick and pleasant. It's a sit, eat and leave type of place and I have no issues with that. Will definitely comeback again! read more

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Pho 79 Pho Broth Is Very Flavorful , It's My Fav's Broth Among Others. 25+ Years Ago Used To Hv Branches In San Gabriel L.A. Order Pho Tai Nam Sach + Extra Tendon & Cha Gio. read more

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Rich broth, quick service, and worth every minute of waiting. My party of 2 arrived for lunch on a Saturday and we waited about 30-35 minutes. The parking space can be chaotic because of the amount of people trying to eat here. CASH ONLY! The only downside but I feel like most Vietnamese restaurants in OC are cash only read more

Pho is good. As many has mentioned, the broth could have been a bit hotter. I appreciate that they have an option for small portion. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Pho (sliced beef, rare steak, tendon and meatball) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Doesn't quite meet the hype, but still a really good place for pho. The broth is very flavorful and clean. The place can get really crowded so it's great to go during off peak times. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - #24, pho with rare and cooked beef with tendon - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

3.5/5 stars The food here is good but it didn't live up to the hype. The best things about this place is their pho broth and the cha gio. The service was just okay. We ordered 2 pho dac biet and they were both missing tripe and tendons. The soup itself though is really flavorful. The cha gio is also really good. The wrapper is nice and crispy and the fish sauce is delicious. The bun thit nuong cha gio, which is one of my fav dishes, was underwhelming. The pork was under seasoned and lacked both saltiness and sweetness. The vermicelli seemed a little old as it was kind of hard. They use iceberg lettuce instead of red or green leaf lettuce, this made it a little too watery and less flavorful. The parking lot is small so if you come here during rush hour you can park on the street. Don't forget it's cash only. read more

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my god this place is so good. broth was at the PERFECT temperature (hot, not warm), portions are LARGE, service is quick, private parking, and good good goooood pho! honestly i went in with low expectations because i feel like most hyped places end up disappointing me, but this place was amazing. im definitely coming back! read more

Service was decent. Pho was not all that was hyped to be. Disappointed. All the hype got people lined out the door for what? Subpar pho? This is one those 'first and last time' places. Nothing comes close to OG Phoholic in Westminster. SEE YAAAASSS! read more

Fast service, good broth, high volume of guest, crazy awards, are what separate this pho places from the others in LA area. It was very crowded on a Wednesday night. Must be doing something right at this establishment. This place has won a lot of awards for their pho. Check out the wall of awards at the cash register. The negative? My wife was not impressed with their table cleaning. No harsh chemicals. Just your basic soap and water. She insisted that non of the tables were not clean. In addition, we did have to get on their wait list before we ate. Our wait was only 10 min. Mild broth temperature. Hard to cook the raw meat with mild temperature broth. Last but not least, the parking is terrible. Waiting outside, my grand kids nearly got hit by drivers wizzing by. Still. Highly recommended PS, as of 2023, cash only read more

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One of the best pho places in town. The noodles are chewy, the Oxtail is fatty, and the soup is heartwarming. As a Vietnamese person who grew up eating lots of pho, this by far has to be in the top 3 places that I have been to. It's also very affordable as well. The main issue tho is that it is a cash only business but other than that, it's a must try. read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Pho Dac Biet (combination pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Best pho in cali!!! Their broth is so rich and beefy! Love it! The meat to noodle ratio is on point too! Not too much noodles and just enough meat for a large bowl. read more

Pho 79 Ratings: 4.4/5 Food: 4.75/5 - We are out searching for dinner before heading back into Disney Adventure Park and found this Michelin Bib Gourmet spot and it got our attention. Pho 79 deserves the high ratings, and their Pho is definitely solid. Please see the descriptions of the items we got for dinner below. - Bun Thit Nuong Gio [GET]: My classic item to order at a Viet restaurant. I got the egg rolls and charbroiled pork on top of rice vermicelli noodles. The pork was grilled perfectly, not too greasy, well-seasoned and super tender and juicy. I like all the ingredients because they are fresh, and the peanuts added a lot of crunches to the dish. Dish is refreshing on a hot summer day and would recommend pouring the entire sauce and mix everything together. Sauce is tasty, acidic, and tangy. - Pho Dac Biet [GET]: My boyfriend and siblings all got the rice noodle soup with beef meat balls, tendon and tripe. The broth itself is rich, literally bursting with so much beef flavors yet still light, clean and delicious, and not overly salty. It is crazy how they achieved that, and it was delicious. All the meats were cooked to perfection, super tender, and fresh. I think it is one of the highest quality meats we have gotten at a Pho place. Yummy pho with nicely cooked vermicelli noodles too! - Che 3 Mau [GET]: My boyfriend's favorite three flavor bean dessert with coconut milk. The milk was fresh and creamy, the beans are wonderfully cooked, not too hard or soft, and toppings are made all al dente and chewy. Overall, a solid dessert and loaded with toppings, but it was slightly too sweet for my liking, since I am not a big fan of condensed milk. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - Pho 79 is like a 15-minute drive from Disneyland. Thier parking lot is big, so finding a spot wouldn't be too bad, but it can get a bit challenging during peak hours. Interior is bigger than I thought, huge, spacious, and clean like most Viet places. The entire place is packed with people, so expect it to be loud. Lastly, their walls are full of rewards and recognitions. Price: 4.5/5 - I got the charbroiled pork and rice vermicelli bowl for $12.25; my siblings and boyfriend got the pho dac biet for $15.25, and lastly a dessert for $4.25 before tax and tips. The total came up to be around $65 after everything. Pretty solid meal, and fair portions. They only take CASH! Service: 4.25/5 - We arrive during dinner time on a Wednesday and the wait wasn't long or bad at all, just make sure to put your name down on the clipboard when you arrive. The staffs here are great, and the owner here are friendly and down-to-earth. They are really engaging and was able to joke around with us when we are paying for the bill. Amazing people, definitely better than average Viet places out here. BLUF: Indeed, deserves the Michelin Bib Gourmet and James Beard title. Pho 79 serves amazing quality and delicious Vietnamese food at great prices and fantastic services. I would recommend getting their classic beef pho if this is your first time visiting. This is probably one of my top three Viet places I've ever tried, but again this isn't like a MUST GO place if you are on a time crunch visiting LA. read more

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Hands down the best pho I've ever had in my life. I've had soup in Taiwan and even china but never from Vietnam but whoever is keeping the richness and quality of soup is a boss because it taste so pure. this soup revitalized my soul, which intern, created a vortex of flavors on my tongue thus making me happy and don't get me started on the ox tail soup that shit was Bussin. I never had oxtails, so tender in my life. I will return here many times, and I will take people who have never been so they can experience what pho is .... read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - End result Rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Pho 79 still has my favorite bowl of pho in the entirety of southern california, comparing to 30+ pho restaurants from San Diego to Ventura County. The quality of the meat is unmatched and the portions of meat are so generous that it is almost overwhelming. Fresh herbs are plentiful, and the broth is just right without being too salty. Also had the spring rolls which tasted so fresh and the bbq beef inside was smoky, rich, and simply delicious. Drove an hour for a delicious bowl from Pho 79!!! read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Tai Nam Gan - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The pho was some of the best I've ever eaten. The portion size was huge, you have a choice of 3 sizes. I got the medium which was a lot of food. The pho came with a large plate of the side herbs. They were very fresh. This restaurant specializes in pho and it's obvious that's what they do best. They move their customers through the restaurant quickly so the wait won't be as long as you might think. The staff was friendly and the food came out hot and quick. The restaurant is simple and plain but that's how this kind of restaurant should be. The prices were low to average. I will be back soon. read more

It was a very great experience, just that I don't know how great it was. Like I am sure the pho enthusiast would understand how great the experience was here. But yes I had to be told that this pho is one of the best pho in California, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed. lol Like, I did notice there was a unique flavor of umami surrounding the light sweetness. I am a soup enthusiast and I enjoyed the soup here very much. Even without the john beard award banner and Michelin recognition photo frame, I would have said this place deserves a 5 star yelp review. But not enough knowledge on my behalf to notice this is the one of the greats. Lol. read more

The meat was good, but the soup was very lukewarm. Adding the vegetable toppings, such as bean sprouts and onions, made the soup cold. Parking was a hassle as well, since people like to park at the entrance because the parking lot is small. read more

I had to try this place because of the many great reviews and I have to say, I am glad I did! The wait on a Friday night around 6:30 was about 20 minutes. As of right now they have indoor and outdoor dining. The pho was delicious as well as the egg rolls, no complaints there! The broth was great and they give a generous amount of noodles. The thai tea here was also GREAT! Authentic and delicious. However, two things made me give this place a 4 out of 5 stars. 1. There is ONE menu being passed around the entire restaurant, I saw the worker take the menu from another diner's hand, and after just handed it to me. Without sanitizing. I recommend looking at the menu online since they aren't cleaning the menu after diners use it. 2. Once they bring you your food, they do not come back and check on you. So if you need water refills or more chili, you will have to catch a waiter at the front. Overall thought the food was great and I would come back! read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Pho Ga and eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Very impressed with the pho here! 8.5-9/10 No wonder they have so many awards! The soup is authentic and flavorful, the meat to noodle ratio is perfect (a piece of every bite, I was actually running out of noodles before meat LOL), portions are huge, and service is friendly and efficient. An older man served us with a big genuine smile on his face, setting a positive vibe for our meal! :) I normally eat a lot but I had enough leftovers for another meal! The meat was so tender for the rare beef in my order, pho 79. Everything was just delicious! read more

Pho 79 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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