Pho 79

Pho 79 is a Vietnamese restaurant at 2233 Energy Park Dr #800 in St Paul, Minnesota, serving familiar Vietnamese favorites for dine-in and takeout. Customer reviews point to a menu with several ways to enjoy pho, along with spring rolls, egg rolls, banh mi, and rice noodle dishes. Whether you are planning a weekday lunch, picking up dinner, or looking for a casual meal on Saturday, Pho 79 offers a local option in St Paul for Vietnamese comfort food. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 7:30 p.m.; it is closed Sunday.

Pho is a frequent favorite in customer feedback, with reviewers mentioning combination beef broth pho as well as bowls with brisket and skirt steak. One review describes the pho as savory and warming, while another praises its beef broth and generous, satisfying meal. Spring rolls also stand out: customers describe them as fresh, crunchy, and handmade. For a meal beyond noodle soup, reviews mention banh mi, chicken rice noodle salad, and the menu’s No. 39 salad. Egg rolls are another familiar choice, with one customer calling out an egg roll alongside pho and salad. These are useful reference points if you are deciding what to try, though individual experiences and preferences vary.

The atmosphere and service sound well suited to an uncomplicated meal. Customers describe the restaurant as clean and the staff as friendly, with one reviewer noting being helped within a few minutes of arriving. Another appreciated that the owner remembered a returning customer, a small personal touch that can make a neighborhood restaurant feel welcoming. Reviews also mention good value, though prices and impressions depend on what you order. With pho, rice noodle dishes, sandwiches, and rolls represented in customer feedback, the menu may work for people who want to choose between soup, a lighter meal, or a few sides to share.

Pho 79 may suit nearby residents, workers, couples, and small groups looking for Vietnamese dishes in St Paul, as well as diners who want a familiar pho stop during the week. Its 4.4-star rating across 966 reviews reflects many customer experiences, while reviews are individual accounts rather than a guarantee of anyone’s visit. Check the current hours before heading over, especially for Sunday or Saturday plans, and use the restaurant’s address at 2233 Energy Park Dr #800 to find the location. For a first visit, beef pho with brisket or skirt steak, fresh spring rolls, banh mi, or a salad are options customers have mentioned. Choose what sounds right for your appetite and enjoy a straightforward Vietnamese meal at Pho 79.