Pho 79

02/21/09

Closed without notice

by mjsdiy at Citysearch

My wife and i were so looking forward to "the experience" and made the trek from Marietta to Doraville last Sunday. The place was buttoned up tight - no reason given for not being open. I consider that customer-no-service. We wound up @ Red Salt in downtown Roswell and had a wonderful meal. Mark you out-did yourself.

• Pros: mapquest directions correct
• Cons: restaurant closed without notice

02/03/08

Wow, we went there last night for something "different".

by FirsttimePho1 at Citysearch

Zagot Ratings and Atlanta Best Ratings...there to greet you when you walk in, and indeed it was excellent. Start with the spring rolls and beef salad, then go from there. Very helpful staff helped us branch out. We ordered extra thinking we would eat the leftovers during the SuperBowl the next day. Only problem ...there werent' any leftovers! Can't wait to go back and try everything we didn't try last night. Fresh, Fresh, Fresh.

01/16/08

Great Vietnamese in unlikely location

by pl00za at Citysearch

We were excited when Pho 79 opened close to our house---no need to drive to Buford Highway anymore for good pho. And it is consistently good (really, is there anything better than a hot, steaming bowl of pho on a cold or rainy day?) But in the months since, I've frankly worried about their chances for survival. I don't know why they moved the restaurant from Buford Highway to this rather unlikely piece of Demilitarized Zone between Doraville and Dunwoody; I assume Atlanta's rent prices must have played a part. Each time we go, we're among the only customers in the place---which is unfortunate and unfair, as the food is largely excellent and a good value. Aside from pho, their vermicelli (bun) and rice (com) dishes have yet to disappoint. Appetizers, like the fried egg rolls (cha gio) are also excellent. A number of other soups, such as beef stew (Bo Kho) are available if you're sick/afraid of pho or just want to branch out. (A minor complaint: on one visit the lemongrass soup, while tasty, was far too salty; it took my face several hours to unshrivel.) So give this place a try, if you're able. It would be a true shame if they folded, when inferior competitors (like Saigon Cafe) remain in business.

• Pros: Great food, inexpensive, varied menu