I almost don't want to tell you about this place because I still want to be able to get a table, but my husband and I have been going here for years (we even celebrated Valentine's Day 2006 here), and it is the best Vietnamese that I've had in the metro Atlanta area, and I've tried a variety of places. From pho to noodles to rice dishes, we've never had anything here that wasn't delicious, although my very favorite is the Bun Bi Cha Gio, a noodle salad topped with slices of fried spring rolls and bits of pork (to change it up, try asking for it with the barbecued pork). I swear that I actually feel better after eating it: topped with drizzles of hoisin and Sriracha hot sauce, it's delicious comfort food. The portions are enormous: I've never left the place without a to-go box, no matter how big my appetite. We like the basil rolls so much that we can never split an order: we always have to have our own. The staff is friendly and prompt, especially the owner. The variety shows that play on the big screen television are campy fun; the decor isn't fancy, but that's not something I really care about. Overall, Pho 79 is of my very favorite places to eat in metro Atlanta.
Pros: Tasty food that's a great value
Cons: If you're opposed to dining on Formica, you won't care for the ambience
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