Sochi Saigon Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (159)

"Finally got a chance to check this place out. I had planned to do takeout, and when I online to place my order, each item was $2 more than what was on their online menu. I decided to call it in, the woman was really nice, but it was still the same price. These restaurants really have to start updated their online menus. It's one of biggest pet peeves in the food industry. Anywho, I placed an order of their Spring Rolls, Saigon Pho and Slap Yo Mama Crab Fried Rice. The spring rolls came with shrimp, pork, rice noodle, lettuce, herbs and served with a side of peanut sauce and crushed peanuts. These were actually really good and refreshing. A very light way to start a meal. The Saigon Pho I felt could have used more flavor. I only tried a little bit; but haven't really been a big fan of taking out Pho or Ramen. Like to eat that stuff inside the restaurant. Felt like they could have given us more Hoisin sauce to add to the pho. It was served with grilled brisket, flank steak, cilantro, holy basil, and bean sprouts in a beef bone marrow broth. I'm a sucker for rice and knew I had to order the Slap Yo Mama Crab Fried Rice. While it's certainly on the pricey side, they definitely don't skimp out on the crab meat. This was also served with shrimp, green onion, egg yolk, butter garlic sauce, masago, cilantro and scallions. The slap to mama seasoning really went well with the rice and the shrimp and crab. This dish was delicious and would definitely considering ordering this again, but I will most likely dine in next time."

Banh Mi Spot

★★★★☆ 4.3 (22)

"We decided to take a train to Logan Park for breakfast but ended up having lunch here since it was almost noon. We ordered the beef pho and banh mi. The pho was so delicious, comparable to the pho we had in Saigon last May. Better than any pho we had in the US. The banh mi was just regular tasting. But overall it was a delightful lunch. My husband met the owner and praised his pho, he said he gets all his ingredients from Vietnam. Highly recommend their pho dishes."

Pho Home

★★★★☆ 4.2 (73) • $$

"Pho Home is justifiably proud of their pho. It's a long-cooked bone broth that has a wonderful depth of flavor. Good variety of noodle dishes and banh-mi. Decor is quite nice, too. If you're not Vietnamese, there is always an American server to help you, and they know the cuisine.The ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that "Viet Taste," about 6 blocks south, has an even better pho. But bring cash: no credit cards. Pho Home does take them, though."

Vietfive Coffee - Chicago

★★★★☆ 4.4 (139) • $

"This cafe in west loop has the best Veggie Bahn Mi and Vietnamese coffee. My fiance and I have stopped here a bunch of times and the first time we came we ordered the Bahn mi on a whim. It was the perfect mix of textures and flavor. The people that own and work here are so kind as well and the decor is very aesthetic. Would come here everyday if I can"

Cafe Hoang

★★★★☆ 3.9 (211) • $$

"If you're looking for likely the *best* Bun Bo Hue in Chicago, look no further than Cafe Hoang! Located on Argyle where there is a plethora of Vietnamese restaurants and markets, this place seals the deal if you are looking particularly for that dish. They make it just the right amount of spicy, and the service was quick (not very talkative though).The restaurant itself is very outdated, but that's typical for these type of places on Argyle I feel like. Lastly, and a huge plus, I'd like to call out that they are BYOB! I'll be sure to come back here with a 6 pack of beer in the future!"

Hoanh Long

★★★★☆ 4 (367)

"Ok, Hoanh Long was my lifesaver as far as being one of the few restaurants open on Christmas day. Thanks to Yelp, I was able to narrow down my search of Vietnamese restaurants within a radius of the area. Hoanh Long was ranked number two out of pho restaurants which was what I craved at the time.The menu online as well as pictured is very organized! I really loved how options were separated; it made ordering easy for someone like me who is a vegetarian because everything vegetarian was in one section. I ordered the Mi Xao Chay which consisted of egg noodle stir fried with vegetable & tofu. It took thirty-nine minutes from the time of my order to the arrival of it at my doorstep via Grubhub. The Mi Xao Chay smelled fantastic! Its portion size was satisfying as well as its taste. The one thing I will likely do away with next time is the tofu because the vegetables were satisfying enough.I had a pleasant ordering experience with this restaurant. As like I, if you are ever looking for an option, let alone an option open on Christmas, then look no further than Hoanh Long.~Blessings~  Thomas G"

Pho Phu Linh

★★★★☆ 4.2 (230) • $$

"Here's a place pho you. Or should I say here's the place pho pho? Pho sho!This is a bright open space with plenty of parking (a plus). It was sparsely filled when I dropped in for lunch. They thoroughly cleaned my table and I noted that hand sani is on the table, alongside the hoisin sauce, chili sauce and sriracha bottle. I ordered the shrimp spring roll which were two large rolls filled with about three shrimp, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles and accompanied by peanut dipping sauce. This was crisp and refreshing and I brightened with some chili sauce. I ordered the Pho Tai Chin Nam (round steak and brisket) which comes with a dish of bean sprouts, lime, basil and jalapeño to customize to your palate. The broth was fine, I added the lime and basil, and though the brisket was tender, I found the steak to be slightly tough. I found this to be a very large portion and they packed the leftovers to go.The menu has Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese items, so if you are not looking pho pho, there are plenty of other dishes to entice. Service was friendly and fast. Some light music would help the ambience as I was able to hear the shop talk of the (vet techs???) on the other side of the dining room. I will be sure to return pho more."

CoCo Vietnamese Sandwiches & Pho

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208) • $

"I came in here during a week day for lunch hoping to sit down and have a bowl of pho and have a Banh Mi and Viet coffee for take-out afterwards, but I quickly realized after I walked over here from my place that they are only doing take out and delivery orders. I assume that this all started post-COVID but I was disappointed. Onto the experience and food. The older man taking my order behind the counter was really nice. He did make a mistake however because I wanted a bowl of pho and a banh mi but when he rung me up, I paid, and then he was like "wait, you wanted two bowls of pho?". I told him that I wanted just one and a Banh Mi with coffee. He realized he made a mistake and he looked a little flustered since I had just paid. Anyways, I told him it wasn't a big deal. I waited less than 6-7 minutes and my stuff was packaged and ready to go. He also throw in an Thai Iced Tea for the mistake. I brought it home and everything was packaged nicely. I saved the other pho for the next day. My pho was pretty good. I don't normally like taking pho to-go as it is never the same, but I'd rate it an 8/10. Really wish I could have dined in. My Viet coffee and thai iced tea were good, however I wish the Viet coffee was just black with no sugar. I like that this Vietnamese place is located away from the other Little Vietnam (Argyle) restaurants because it allows for more options in my area. I'll be back!"

Le Colonial Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1631) • $$$

"Absolutely fantastic! Whether sitting at the terrace section or inside. The service is superb. Professional and friendly staff. Prices are good and portions, too. Flavors are amazing.Make a reservation, this place can get busy.Good location, easy paid parking nearby. Food and drinks are phenomenal. Hostesses were extremely helpful too."

Pho 777

★★★★☆ 3.7 (597)

"This place that does not get enough recognition. The quality and authenticity of the food here is like none other. My college roommate is Vietnamese and this is the only restaurant in town that her parents will eat it because it is that authentic. The flavors in their PHO are to die for!!! I love this place so much that I refuse to go anywhere else for Vietnamese cuisine. If you're in the area, you should definitely check this place out the food here is exceptional!!"

Pholicious

★★★★☆ 4.2 (158) • $$

Pho Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (213)

"I came here with my husband after 1.5 weeks of traveling, and Asian food is always the first thing I crave when I'm back home. We chose Pho Café since it was pretty close to the parking lot under the CTA redline and I knew they were open later (their closing time is 10:00pm).I've been here several times with my family before (dining in), and usually there is plenty of seating inside. If you're craving pho or Vietnamese food and don't want to wait in line elsewhere, Pho Cafe will do the trick! It's pretty low key and quiet which is sometimes a nice change from all the bustle of Chinatown.The review is for the food when I came here to dine in last week. While I normally order pho, I decided to get a grilled pork chop vermicelli bowl with a side of broth (extra $2). My husband got the grilled pork rice plate. For apps, we shared the beef skewers which were really tender and flavorful - my favorite thing we ordered that night. I got some fresh shrimp spring rolls as well (an order comes with 2).Pho Cafe has a wide selection of items on their menu, but my most recent visit felt kind below average. The spring rolls did not have bean sprouts (just shrimp, Thai basil, and rice vermicelli) and the hoisin dipping sauce tasted extra watered down. My husband's pork plate that comes with Chinese sausage only included two meagerly segments. Perhaps it was an off day when we went, because my mom is a huge fan (!) and overall it's nice to have Vietnamese options in a Chinatown, in addition to The Noodle on Wentworth and a version of it from Joy Yee's. Generally it's pretty solid. And a lot of folks do carry-out or delivery.Has the shortage of sriracha really (negatively) impacted pho in restaurants around the world? That was kind of the vibe of our meal there: "we are out of sriracha, we are doing our best (and we understand there was more to be expected)..." I could be projecting. Anyway, their replacement sriracha was actually a Tabasco branded hot chili sauce. It's not the same, and that's the way it is.This won't be my last time at Pho Cafe, but I hope next time we dine here we will feel a little bit more love from the dishes."

Little Vietnam

★★★★★ 4.5 (386) • $

"We ordered take out here one night we were feeling lazy and didn't know what to eat. Pho is always my go-to meal if I'm not craving anything in particular. I've been wanting to try Little Vietnam for a while because they're so close to home. I ordered my usual pho tai and I'll say the broth is nice and flavorful. What was disappointing are the serving sizes. We were probably given 4-5 slices of meat (half of a regular size portion at other restaurants). But it was nice they gave us the regular fixins so I could bulk up my pho. Maybe I'll try a combo or just ask for extra meat next time but the pho prices are already on the pricer side as well. I'd also be willing to try to dine-in - maybe that's a totally different experience."

Phodega

★★★★☆ 4.3 (302)

"Phodega has my ultimate comfort food: Hainan chicken, fried chicken, white rice cooked in chicken fat, and beef pho. I usually like scallion-ginger oil over my Hainan chicken, but Phodega uses a ginger-garlic sauce. The fried chicken is very crispy. The white rice is so flavorful after being cooked in chicken fat; whoever thought of this idea is a genius. The beef pho comes with both sliced ribeye and beef meatballs. The portions are big. I was definitely full afterwards.They also have Asian sodas...the ones that are full of high frustose corn syrup and artificial flavors...but those are still considered comfort food in my book."

Nhu Lan Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74)

"Fast service with affordable prices for Asian street food. It's pretty authentic for this being such a quick counter service place. Nhu Lan is pretty much like ordering food on a street in Vietnam. Maybe not exactly, but the foods tastes like it sure came from it. There's also bubble teas and shakes on the menu along with a banh mi or whatever kind of sandwich. Came in to pick up carryout. It's seriously the only option. This place would be too small to have dine in anyway, so whatever. It's about $8 for a bubble tea or any other drink. The best looking one was the Black Bean Coconut Che Dau Den, and this tasted as good as it looked. It turned out it actually tasted like it was chocolatey. This was also made with coconut milk and tapioca. As for the banh mi, there were quite a few vegan choices. It's about $10 for a sandwich. The best sounding one was the Vegan Ginger Tofu. It was a pretty good size and it had a little spice to it. The tofu was interesting with it being more of a cheesesteak texture. Good flavor. This was actually pretty filling for just this one thing. Good place to pick up some affordable yet healthy Asian fast. It's carryout only. There's plenty of pretty authentic choices for vegans and vegetarians."

Pho Nam Lua

★★★★☆ 3.9 (231)

"My fiancé's family always loves going here when they don't want to drive to Argyle for quality Vietnamese food. It never disappoints! The service is attentive.Prices are fair.Free parking in the shared plaza lot.I ordered the bun thit nuong cha gio - grilled pork with vermicelli noodles and egg rolls. Comes with fish sauce and so much protein! I feel like some places usually skimp on the protein but this was a solid portion. The egg roll (or cha gio) was also the best I've had at a restaurant hands down. My fiancé ordered the bun Bo hue - spicy beef noodle soup. Super flavorful, not overly spicy, and came with the usual veggie accompaniments. Wish we saved the broth to take home and have leftovers! Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for Vietnamese food outside of Argyle!"

LD Pho

★★★★★ 4.5 (216) • $$

"Even though it's not hard to find pho, most pho uses beef or chicken broth. It's not as easy to find vegetarian friendly pho, but there's lots of places where you can get it. LD Pho is one of these. Good prices for a pretty large bowl of noodles and protein. The broth is kind of bland, which is the only complaint, but it helps with a touch of seasoning. Among the best foods for cool weather is pho in a bowl. It just does something good. The weather was pretty cool for this time of year. Luckily this place wasn't far. We stopped in and got a couple bowls of the Pho Chay, which is vegan. It's $13 for a pretty big ass bowl. This has basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños, mushrooms, and tofu. Bowls only come in the one size, meaning there likely will be leftovers. The broth was kind of too much like water, and needed a little seasoning from the hot sauce and peppers. Good place to get some tasty broth. It's close to the Kedzie Brown Line station in Albany Park. The inside is pretty small, so most people get takeout."

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

★★★★★ 4.5 (889)

"Sandwiches are always tasty. Tofu can sell out by late afternoon, so have a backup plan."

Viet Taste

★★★★☆ 4.1 (107) • $$

"I was on vacation in this area and wanted pho. Found this place that was open late. There was a huge parking lot. The place is huge. I like that there was large tables to accommodate large family gatherings. I ordered spring rolls and they were good but the sauce was not a peanut sauce. I was a little disappointed. My husband ordered a strawberry smoothie that was really good. The pho was really good and portions are generous. They only accepted cash so something to consider. Overall okay experience."

VinTea

★★★★☆ 4.4 (59) • $$

"I've been twice now. The place itself isn't unpleasant but not much to look at. It's nice enough. The front door doesn't always close properly so depending on the weather you might want to sit far from it. Even if it's cold, the people who work there are not. They're very nice and eager to serve. I have had the grilled pork vermicelli bowl with egg roll, the grilled pork bahn mi and I tried the mango milk tea with tapioca pearls. The vermicelli bowl was good. I've had better and worse. I would like more fish sauce and I'd like it with less chili. You can always add more at your table so I don't want extra in it when it comes to me. There's plenty of fresh vegetables and peanuts which is really a bonus. The worst part was the egg roll. They fry these up in advance I think and mine was cold and a bit stale. It's probably a good roll fresh. Not sure. The bahn mi was excellent. I like their rolls. They're perfect. Delicious sandwich. I also really enjoyed my tea. I have no idea what milk tea is. They told me it was nondairy. It's not too sweet. It went really well with my bahn mi. What should I try on my next visit?!"

Banh Mi City

★★★★★ 4.5 (46)

"Great affordable Vietnamese Pho and sandwiches' in Pilsen, who would have guessed a hidden gem. Stopped in to give them a try and the food is decent. I got the beef brisket Pho which as you can see in the picture, there is a lot of meat in the soup. You can pay with card or cash no discount with cash. Easy process - Order and find a seat. The food came very quick. Highly recommend if you are tired of eating taco's - Pho is good for you."

Standard Pho

★★★★★ 4.6 (64) • $$

"I was craving pho for lunch and browsed through Uber eats and found Standard Pho!I checked Yelp and saw Standard Pho was rated a strong 5/5. Read a few reviews and I was sold! My bowl of to go pho definitely did not disappoint and 100% lived up to my expectations!!- Portion size is generous (ginormous!)- Broth is very flavorful and hearty - Brisket was a much thicker cut than usual for pho but was tender melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness Probably the best tasting pho I've tried in Chicago (granted I've only tried 3 other places). I was bummed my Thai iced tea never made it to me but it may have been a mistake by Uber Eats. Will definitely order from again and recommend for a delicious bowl of pho!!"

Pho Son Ha

★★★★☆ 4.1 (173)

"This is my favorite place to get Pho from in the suburbs! The owner is always super sweet and the pho is just so good. From the flavorful broth and the different combinations of meat you can have, definitely hits the spot. Especially when the weather calls for a big bowl of soup or if you're not feeling well."

Pho Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (25)

"Wow very pleasantly surprised! I figured I would go in with low expectations since this place is inside the mall and there aren't many pho places in the area near me and the places around the schaumburg area are 3 stars.I ordered the special and was honestly disappointed when I first saw how small the portion size seemed to be for the price. But there were a ton of noodles and they definitely did not skimp out on the meat. I also usually don't like The Asian style meatballs but these tasted so good!! Broth was flavorful but a little greasy. I still really enjoyed it! Service is great and cashier is super friendly.. I am definitely coming back!"

The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (397) • $$

"If I lived here, I would eat here every day. Everything we ordered was fresh and amazing. The service was very fast and attentive. The seating is comfortable and ample space is given."

Pho Xich Lo

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21)

"I went in for breakfast and the food was fresh, hot, and served timely. The staff is kind, thankful and attentive. I am very happy for a restaurant like this close to where I live. I'll be back!"

Miss Saigon

★★★★☆ 4.3 (231) • $$

"Very good! We both got the pho "saigon". Lots of meat! I was filled up. We also got fried eggrolls but it came with a diff sauce then fish sauce so that was weird. Didn't care for it too much. I also got one of the fruit teas (mix of lychee and peach) which was very refreshing. They don't rush you out which is nice but you gotta get their attention for service. My server was very nice. The soap dispenser in the bathroom wasn't working but there was so in it....hope that gets fixed. Nice menu, I saw some Korean ramen and pork buns... I'd come back! The soup was salty and flavorful."

Mk Noodle

★★★★★ 4.7 (147) • $$

"MK noodle was recently featured though our local news and the review made me want to try this place out. The pho brisket is very good and I love their Banh Xeo. Portions are huge and filling. Their ordering kiosk is to the left when you enter. Although the machines encourage cashless payments if you prefer to pay the traditional way (cash) just go straight back to the counters and place your order. The place is spacious and can easily seat 30. The restaurant is in a busy section of street in Roscoe Village and scoring a metered parking space down Lincoln avenue is hit or miss. Overall a nice place serving good Vietnamese food with prices on par with the neighborhood."

Green Apple PHOever

★★★★☆ 3.8 (260) • $$

"Fast, delicious and healthy! The chicken bibimbap has a mild-moderate amount of spiciness which is great for those of us that don't have a super high spice tolerance. Extra red pepper sauce is available for those who want to kick it up a notch, though. All the vegetables were delicious- the sesame oil flavor really comes through. I think they should do a name rebrand to focus on Korean food because that's really what they excel at."

Banh Mi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (370) • $

"Used to go to their old location on Broadway. Loved their BBQ, chicken lemongrass and their chicken curry banh mi sandwiches. Stopped today. Place smells like mildew, you order at a kiosk and not with a human and the BBQ pork banh mi was fatty and flavorless except for the jalapeño pepper and cilantro. I was greatly disappointed."

Pho Tam

★★★★☆ 4.2 (273)

"I still can't believe that I waited this long to try Pho Tam. I've been driving past this place for years every time I worked out. I finally decided to take my kids for a Tuesday dinner and try Vietnamese food.Once we got inside, we were greeted and seated right away. There were several tables occupied already and we saw how big the Pho bowls were. Our server took our orders once we've decided on what we wanted. Our food did not take long to be served. My kids and I tried 2 Pho bowls, one with 3 kinds of meat and the other with 2 kinds of meat. We also tried the GRILLED PORK BANH MI. Besides his huge bowl of pho with 3 meats, my son also ordered an extra bowl of noodles. We tried the STEAK, FLANK, BRISKET, and MEATBALLS. All the meats were good and there were quite enough pieces in each pho bowl. The broth was flavorful and delicious. My kids added the bean sprouts, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and the hot sauce. I added all the fixings for the banh mi as well. Everything was delicious and very satisfying. I liked their ICED COFFEE too.The dining area was neat, the bathroom was clean, parking spots were enough, and the service was friendly and efficient. The place was packed and busy by the time we were leaving. I really enjoyed our dining experience here. It was also a perfect night to have warm pho, since it was a rainy day. I will definitely come back to try other pho and the grilled chicken banh mi. Til next time!"

2 Asian Brothers

★★★★☆ 4 (249) • $$

"It was a pleasure dining here at 2 Asian Brothers! They have excellent food and also very flavorful! The staff were very kind and courteous and prepared the food as I requested - without cilantro. They also checked to make sure we were satisfied, and I assured them that everything was delicious! I ordered their classic Banh Mi that tasted very fresh and authentic compared to a lot of other Banh Mi places I've tried in Chicago. Their serving is generous and fair. The staff was very sweet and they have cozy counter service place with an expansive menu of quality offerings. I will definitely come back again!"

Simply Pasteur

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1051) • $$

"Oh geez, I started this review half a year ago, and just got sidetracked. #behindinyelpingI have fond memories of this (my first) visit, as it was to celebrate a good friend's birthday. We looked past the extremely slow service, as we were enjoying our dinner conversation and each had a martini or 2 to tide us over. Note: the lychee and pear martinis were a hit! The kitchen also sent over an apologetic extra set of potstickers for us to inhale.By far, the STAR dish of the night was my duck curry. It was so flavorful, hearty, and comforting. I would order it again in a heartbeat. I have thought about that scrumptious dish many times this year. Everyone in my party of 4 enjoyed their food, and we shared the chocolate banana bread dessert too.We had the table by the fireplace, which definitely got quite warm, so make that logistical memo.Me of the future: come back here for that duck curry!"

King Pho

★★★★☆ 3.7 (394) • $$

"Solid choice for Vietnamese noodles. The space is nice and open and could accommodate larger groups nicely. The a/c could have been a bit cooler as it was one of the hotter/humid days of the summer, but acceptable. We had the tendon, brisket and tripe noodle soup which was a big hit. The soup was flavorful, complex and had so many different flavors going on in it. Also ordered a side of extra noodles $1.5 which definitely needed as my family shared the dishes together. The vermicelli lemon grass pork salad was a really filling serving size and had a blast of flavor from the fish sauce dressing. Perfect for a hot day dish. Wish the spring rolls could have been cut to smaller size to make it easier to eat as I mixed the noodles together. The food was good and a big plus is that there is parking in the rear. This is one where I'll be back."

Saigon Pho

★★★★☆ 4.2 (51)

"Overall review: 7.8/10Very large inside space for hosting all kinds of quantities if guests. They also have a stage where I assume they have Vietnamese karaoke parties here from time to time. We had a server who wasn't Vietnamese take our order and take care of us mostly, however the girl who brought us our food (or should I say.. took the food off of the robot who got to our table) was definitely Vietnamese. Yes, this place does have robots that bring you food from the kitchen. Definitely did not expect that from a more hole-in-the wall type place such as this one.Onto the food: Egg Roll: Rating: 6.5/10Subpar, incorporated several Ingredients. Greasy. The ratio between the meat and vegetables was disappointing. The egg rolls came loosely wrapped resulting in oil accumulating between the fold of the egg roll. This causes air pockets. Clearly, the egg rolls were not wrapped hard enough. They did not drain the oil. They just fried it and served it. Also, traditionally egg rolls are supposed to come with lettuce wrap and pickled veggies. What came to our table was the bare minimum. N26. Beef Stew w/ Egg noodle & rice noodle / Hủ Tiếu Mi Bò Kho Rating: 8/10 Was baseline standard good. It came with all of the fixings on the side such as the herbs. The beef was tender, but there was a lot more tendon than meat. Not a lot of actual beef. The soup itself was well-seasoned, but still lacked a little richness to it. Vermicelli Noodles Salad Bowl:N01. Pork, Pork Patty, & Shrimp paste /Bún đậu mắm tôm, chả chiên, thịt luộc. Rating: 9/10Overall was a solid dish served how it normally would be, with the exception that we did not see the crispy shallots served with it even though it is apart of the description. In fact, the picture of the food on the menu they gave us looks different. We didn't have the little red chili peppers either. The pork patty was delicious. The sauce was well-seasoned. The veggies were fresh. The tofu, patty, and pork slices were well balanced. This was our favorite dish from our meal."