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    Pho 79

    3.8 (252 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    P4. Round Steak, Flank and Brisket Pho
    Kayla M.

    The food wasn't bad, but it certainly didn't match the price. The flavor of the pho broth was very sweet and was missing some richness. It's a good spot for the area, but not a spot that I would frequent.

    A1. Fresh Spring Rolls
    Ali S.

    Sometimes I take a trip out to Virginia Beach to kill two birds with one stone... Trader Joe's and Pho 79! Conveniently located next door to one another, how could I say no?! You get a lot of bang for your buck here. I ordered the appetizer sized beef Pho, and it was more than enough for me. Paired with fresh spring rolls and a delicious sauce, this makes for a great pre (or post) TJs shop! Friendly and quick service, as well as a cozy vibe inside. The restaurant has a bar, as well! Not pictured--delicious Thai Tea that I drank before taking a picture. Trust me and try it!

    Mary-Ann L.

    The ambiance is a 5. The non working Vespa by the entrance reminds you of transportation in Vietnam- bikes and scooters. There are red and white lanterns and banana leaf-shaped ceiling fan blades. Cute. Decor has rooflines with clay shingles just like in Asian countries. Service is a 5. You're greeted at the door and told to sit anywhere. Chopsticks, chili oil and glass of water with lemon twist are placed on your table. The condiments seem to be in clean containers. I am not sure how the other reviews indicate that it's the best pho broth in Hampton Roads when mine was mediocre at best: the color and smell seem on point but the taste isn't rich or deep in flavor like P** Ng***n for sure! Additionally I figured why another review indicated that it was pricey where small bowl is about $16. It's because this place introduces the concept of "appetizer" sized bowl which is charged the lowest tier price of almost $12, which then seems to justify the small size to be almost $16! I can only think of kids eating the appetizer sized portion. The ratio of meats/protein to noodle is small so you feel like you didn't get anything substantial for the price you pay. There were only two small pieces of tendons in the soup.

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    Melissa E.

    Very clean with Vietnamese inspired decor and very friendly and welcoming staff. Even though it was not our first time eating Vietnamese food, the waitstaff was happy to help us elevate our experience. Ordered the Vietnamese coffee (what out, very string) and both my husband and I had the Bun (vermicelli) with pork. My husband also ordered the egg rolls (fried) and we were very happy with everything! Big portions, flavorful profile and amazing staff... Will definitely return here whenever we are in the neighborhood.

    P1. Round Steak Pho

    Food is amazing, service is great, food arrives hot and quickly, and the ambiance makes you feel like you're outside enjoying delicious pho.

    Great pho  Great service
    Enrique L.

    Muy hermoso lugar vi un rickshaw estacionado enfrente de su ventana me hizo recordar cuando trabaja de taxista muy rico pho me gusto mucho pienso volver de nuevo con hijos amigos, novia amigas familia

    Scott M.

    Started off with the spring rolls, they are super crunchy and hot but had a super salty flavor to them. The soup, served warm (I prefer hot), the broth is delicious but the noodles were overcooked to the point they could not be picked up with chopsticks. The service is good, and the place is super clean. I am not from this area but I am sure you could find better Pho in the area

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    Cat C.

    Pho was very good I had P4 round steak, flank, and brisket. Spring rolls were decent as well but not "amazing". Great sauce though! Additionally, not a ton of items on the menu besides pho. Service seemed quite rushed although the place wasn't busy for lunch. I wish our server asked for any appetizers first before entrees because it became confusing. Nothing really special about the place. Average tables, chairs, and decor.

    pho tai sach
    Cece D.

    best pho in vb. been to many, this is the best! i got the pho tai sach and my friends ordered dac biet. the viet coffee was really good too. service is friendly and awesome and it's a cute cozy place. perfect for family, friends, and more. if you want tender meat, your noodles not breaking easily because of the hot broth, broth so good you don't need extra seasoning, try pho 79!

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    Stacy W.

    Hubby has a cold and wanted some pho. I was taking a class at plant house yesterday and this was on the way home so I picked this place to get food from. Idk if it's pho 79 or viet pho. The sign and menu both say viet pho, but google maps and yelp and my receipt all say pho 79. Either way, it was great. I planned on just getting pho for both of us, but then I saw they had bahn mi sandwiches so I thought that might be nice too. They didn't have a tofu bahn mi, so I asked if they had one and the nice lady went to ask the kitchen if they could make me one and they said yes! So I got a tofu bahn mi and got my hubby a beef bahn mi. They had all the yummy flavors of a bahn mi, but there was no sauce so it was a little dry. I added some mayo at home to spruce it up. I'd still order it again though and it was so nice of them to make it for me. For the pho, hubby got the P2 which is beef and meatballs. I got the P12 which has no meat. I still got the delicious beef bone broth though and added fried tofu. It came with all the fixings like bean sprouts, basil, a lime wedge, a few jalapeño slices, cilantro, green onions, and hoisin. We added extra hoisin at home, along with some sriracha. Everything was amazing. It's conveniently located right next to Trader Joe's, so parking was a bit of an issue since it was a Saturday and everyone was at TJs. It was great to be able to go shop there and waste some time while I was waiting for my food to be ready. There were about five tables of people eating. It was a nice, cozy restaurant and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely come back here and order again. I also felt it was very reasonably priced as well.

    P10. Chicken Pho

    Chicken pho and thai tea was amazing! I get it everytime and it's delicious everytime!

    Pork Spring roll with peanut sauce.  Also available: Shrimp spring roll and Tofu spring roll
    Ashlynn F.

    Service was amazing. Boba slush was so smooth and creamy. Pho was hot with a great clarity in broth prior to add ins, I was too quick and greedy to get a picture. Spring rolls were perfect size, great to eat before meal to hold you over. Not too big. Very clean and beautiful restaurant, lively and recently released songs are playing. Much seating, parking available outside. Children friendly. All indoor. There is a bathroom, entrance is handicapped accessible but may be a little difficult due to double door entrance.

    Temima N.

    Not bad - it was on the priced side compared to other pho places in the area but service was quick & food was decent. Wish there was more options though the menu was small. More vegetarian options would be nice too! Vibes are ok - it's dark in there & they had a bar.

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    They have amazing affordable spring rolls. I love this place. Their bubble tea is also delicious.

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    Never had pho before and the waiter was extremely helpful in helping us decide what to eat. The flavor were incredible.

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    Good food and great service. I would definitely eat here again. Also good place to eat while charging our EV.

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    The Stockpot

    The Stockpot

    4.5
    (388 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    The stockpot is a cozy restaurant in the Virginia Beach Vibe district…read more I stopped in to check out their menu and enjoy a cup of coffee. The staff is all extremely friendly and made several suggestions. I didn't have time to enjoy a meal but they have a variety of healthy choices to chose from and rotating drafts! Stockpot has a small area to sit outside and a large bar that gives you direct views into the kitchen. I really enjoyed their vibe here and want to return for their food.

    I'm not usually one to leave negative reviews because I know how tough the restaurant industry can…read morebe. Im also usually a huge fan of Stockpot, as I frequent the one in Norfolk. I'm a chef myself and travel to different restaurants regularly, so I try to be understanding. That said, the service we experienced yesterday at Stock Pot was unfortunately some of the worst I've had in quite a while. We sat outside, and it honestly felt like we were being deliberately ignored. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet we had to wait long stretches just to get basic things. At one point near the end of our meal, we asked for a box and our check. Instead of bringing it over, the waitresses stood around talking with other waitresses, while we continued to wait. After sitting there for quite a while, we eventually had to ask for the check and box, a second time. Throughout the meal the service was inconsistent. We had three different waitresses checking on us, but were left to sit for about 30 minutes alone at one point, and it took almost 20 to have our order taken, once we ordered, we had to request our appetizer again, after waiting another 20 or so minutes. Upon asking, again, we found out they were out of part of the appetizer we ordered. After that it came out quick. The food, however, was excellent and definitely the highlight of the experience. That's why this review is disappointing to write -- the kitchen is clearly doing a great job. I just hope the service side improves, because it didn't match the quality of the food.

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    Osaka Ramen And Sushi

    4.2
    (132 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I've been wanting Ramen for a few weeks and found Osaka Ramen is close to home. So, we decided to…read moregive Osaka a try and ordered 3 Tonkotsu bowls (pork) to go. Wow, amazing flavor and nice portions, we are half and saved thed rest for another sitting. It repeats well in the microwave. Can't wait to try more items on the menu!

    I've been on the hunt for a good ramen spot--and after a few disappointing tries, I finally found…read moreit. Osaka Ramen and Sushi really exceeded my expectations. I ordered the spicy umami miso ramen with tofu, karaage, and a soft-boiled egg, and it was absolutely delicious--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. I'll admit I went a little overboard with the add-ons, but I was just too excited and couldn't resist. It's a hidden gem tucked into a shopping center and easy to miss from the main road, but there's plenty of parking and once you're inside it's much more spacious than it looks. The staff were friendly, service was quick, and everything came out fresh. Prices were very reasonable too, especially for the portion sizes and quality. There's also a wide menu beyond ramen, so I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more. Before leaving, I grabbed a brown sugar boba milk tea too. I was already full, so I saved it for later--but even then, it was still really good. Overall, a great first experience--I'll definitely be returning!

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    Baker's Crust

    Baker's Crust

    3.7
    (417 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Had brunch here and the weather was so amazing we had to have patio seating! I would skip the OJ or…read moreiced coffee, but the biscuits were heavenly. My friends and I got different eggs benedicts and they were all amazing, I wish the one I got had more crab or some greens in it, but still delicious. My friends got the Swanky Benedict and it was better imo -- the chicken was super good and it was def more filling. The service was a little slow, maybe because we were outside, but we didn't mind too much because the weather was nice.

    Came here tonight for dinner. I had looked at the menu before I got there, and was unsure of what…read moresalad to order since most of them sounded great. I ended up on the combo of their soup and salad since their soup also sounded good. I was hesitant on the strawberries in the wine country salad since I know they're not in season really, but they were lovely. Everything in the salad worked well together and the dressing was nice and vinegary while still tasting of raspberries. It was very well balanced except for the ratio of toppings to greens. I feel as though there was just a little too much toppings. It could've used more leafs. As for the soup, it was a little bland, but after adding salt and pepper it tasted nice. It was mostly soup rather than crab or corn though. That was my only critique really, the temperature was good as well. It could've used some crackers on the side, but it wasn't necessary, just would've been a nice touch. Our waitress was quite nice, checked up on us and got us refills. All of our food came out together and hot. The sandwiches on other people's plates all looked wonderful, and after having a shoestring fry, I can definitely say next time I will be ordering some of those. As far as ambiance goes, it was nicely lit but still moody, which was appreciated. Very chill in there. Only reason I rate it 3 stars is because I feel as though there's room for improvement food wise, and price wise. $20+ for almost everything on the menu is pretty ridiculous. Even for some of the simple items. I don't think the food is that good, proportionately appropriate, or creative to be that much money. Maybe it's just me, but that's how I feel. I'll probably be back to try more items, I'd recommend coming here at least once to try if you haven't, during happy hour to get the best prices if you can.

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    Thai Arroy

    4.2
    (318 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I went to Thai Aroy with a friend during Restaurant Week, where they were offering a three-course…read moremeal for either $25 or $35. I chose the $25 option, which included an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. For the appetizer, I picked the shrimp rolls and crab rangoons. You get two shrimp rolls and four crab rangoons with a side of sauce. It was a really solid starter--perfect to hold you over until the main dish. I also loved that it was a duo, so you didn't have to choose between the two. That was definitely a plus. For my entrée, I ordered the shrimp pad thai, and this was actually my first time ever trying pad thai. I wanted to try something different, and I'm so glad I did because it was really, really good. I would honestly go back just for this dish alone. The shrimp was cooked well, the noodles had the perfect amount of flavor, and the portion size was very satisfying. No complaints at all. For dessert, you can choose between coconut ice cream or fried bananas. My friend got the coconut ice cream, and I got the fried bananas, and we ended up splitting both. Together? Delicious. They do offer them together as part of the $35 option, but since we both did the $25, we just shared--and it worked out perfectly. The customer service was also great. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. They kept our table clean, cleared plates quickly after each course, and checked on us throughout the meal. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, professional, and happy to give recommendations. Overall, I would definitely go back to try more of their food. This was a really good experience from start to finish.

    I wanted a light lunch and came in for some Tom Yum soup and a Larb Gai salad. The staff was very…read moreappreciative to have us there. Though they weren't busy while we were there, it's clearly popular based on the very nice reviews. Their menu has all the popular, typical Thai fare and several soups to choose from as well. Their Tom Yum was pretty good! Nice, robust flavor and fresh ingredients. Their larb gai was amazing! They serve it 'lettuce wrap' style, with all the ingredient pre-assembled in little Romain boats which were very easy to pick up and eat and they weren't messy. Flavors were great and the ingredients were very fresh. I would definitely come back here for Thai food!

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    This is a view of the bar area inside.  Photo taken January 21, 2023.
    This is a view of the bar area inside. Photo taken January 21, 2023.
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