Pho Phu Linh

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.

PHO PHU YOU KILLED IT! All the hype by fellow Yelp! friends who did NOT lead me astray on this one. I couldn't wait to try and this one takes the top spot for sure. From the service, to the appetizers down to their smoothies-everything was fantastic. The menu is so extensive. I usually get weary when places offer a variety of variations of Asian cultures blended all together but from their Vietnamese to their sushi, everything was bangin! We ordered their deep fried Godzilla roll which took a long time BUT when it came out-it was hot and fresh right off the presses. Crunchy and tasty!The meat in their pho hardly had any fat and was super lean and edible-delectable ! Their broth was very subtle in flavor but appreciated it where it wasn't overpowering at all. Delicious. Superb. Magnifique.

I'm still on a banh mi craving so I decided to look up on Yelp to see if there were any restaurants near Skokie that had it since I had to be in the area. This is my first time here but I've definitely remember passing by this place before. I love that they have their own parking lot - it's pretty decent size as well.The inside looked very nice - clean and modern. There was a good size crowd already at 11am. I was prepared to sit down to get a banh mi and try a couple of things but life happened and my phone started going off the hook. So I asked the nice waitress if I could just get a banh mi & avocado smoothie for take out instead of eating in and she was very understanding. She made my smoothie and it was pretty good. A lil more icey that I would like but it still had good avocado flavor.I was in a rush so I ate my sandwich in the car after I got where I needed to be. I was very happy with the bread to filling ratio. It also came with a bag of chips! In true banh mi form, I got bread crumbs everywhere. The bread was very good - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The meats were good though I personally would've liked more pate.I would definitely go back to try some other things on their menu.

I've heard about this spot from my parents, who have tried this spot before. Pho Phu Linh is conveniently located on the way to visit my parents, so my husband and I stopped here for a quick bite before stopping by.What we ordered:Pho Dac Biet (pho special, one size)Veggie Spring Rolls (tofu, 1 order has 2 rolls)Grilled Beef Banh Mi (comes with plain crinkle chips on the side)Banana Mango Smoothie with BobaWe came on a Sunday night and there were a few parties seated across the restaurant. There were also quite a few call-in orders, so I think this spot just be popular for take-out and folks can pick up their food. There is a small parking lot right next to the restaurant with plenty of spots available. There is also outdoor seating, although all the diners that day chose to sit indoors. It's nice to know they have that option, in case it is really nice outside or you want to bring a dog on the patio.There was only one server that night, another staff member who floated between the bar (making boba drinks) and serving food when it was ready. Service was still pretty prompt with one main server - we had no complaints!The veggie rolls were freshly wrapped, and I liked how there was a hint of mint among the lettuce. The dipping sauce had a great consistency and balance (mostly hoisin) with a dash of crushed roasted peanuts. It was delicious and a great appetizer.The broth for the pho was clear and tasty, and the portion size was not bad at all! There is only one size for pho, and they had generous amounts of noodles and steak/meatballs/tripe/tendon/brisket. It came with their standard tray of basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños on the side. I wished the broth had more sliced onion and green onion - I love these additions in my bowl but understand this amounts vary from restaurant to restaurant. Next time, I will ask for extra onions and green onion.I noticed that they had REAL sriracha bottles on the table, along with the typical hoisin. They don't have fish sauce on the tables, but I didn't mind. I assume the patrons might not use it that much so they don't have it out. If you want it, I'd ask the server if they can bring some out from the kitchen.Their menu is pan-Asian, with sushi options, Thai options, and Chinese options. Usually I am weary when a spot offers that many types of cuisines but based on the quality and freshness of our food, I actually wouldn't hesitate to try their other non-Vietnamese items. Looking around the restaurant, most people ordered a bowl of noodles but some also ordered a sushi roll. If you're in the mood, why not?! You can get all your favorite Asian dishes in one place.I'll be back to try their other options. It's awesome to have a Vietnamese restaurant in Skokie. Growing up, my parents would drive our family to Uptown/Argyle to get our fix and now, it's right in their backyard. While they have already pledged their allegiance to other pho spots in the city, Pho Phu Linh is a great option to have so close by. A solid 4 stars!For more, follow me on IG @gratuitousgourmande

Really nice restaurant with attentive staff. I ordered the chicken pho which was really good. The broth was phenominal, noodles were cooked just right, and there were plenty of bean sprouts, mint, and jalapeño to go with it. I also ordered some spring rolls and they were hefty. Two rolls come with one order. The mint on the spring rolls was not too overpowering and the amount of shrimp was good. Between the pho and spring rolls, I was full. The overall vibe of the restaurant was modern and clean.

I've driven past Pho Phu Linh a bunch of times but have never stopped to eat there. That all changed today with my first visit! I was pleasantly surprised at how spacious the inside was. The restaurant interior is beautifully designed, clean, bright, and spacious. My friends and I ordered vegetable spring rolls, gyoza, and edamame to start with. All were yummy, but the gyoza were the best! We then shared a kung pao beef dish, and it came out hot, fresh, and was delicious! We then each got our own roll. One friend got the salmon avocado roll, another got a sweet potato roll, and I enjoyed the Chicago Bear Roll! This specialty roll was spicy, savory, and everything I could want going beyond my regular order of spicy tuna. Our server was kind and patient with us as we ordered, and she checked in on us a few times throughout our meal to clear plates and deliver our food to the table. Overall, I had a great experience and can't wait to come back again!

We dined in and order pha soup and we also ordered their Vietnamese Fresh spring roll. We are it the following morning and I find the wrapper too thick and so hard to bite! ALot of lettuce too. Maybe next time they can add more of the rice noodles.

Good food, good atmosphere- good locationWould go again. Service was okay, somewhat on the $$ side for me, but usually I order way too much so my bill is a lot (good leftovers!)Dining space is spacious and clean. Would recommend anyone who is looking for a quick bite.

Food was good. Service slow but staff were nice. We weren't in a hurry but be prepared to wait a bit. Having said that, the food was wonderful.

Service was quick but food wasn't anything to write home about. Sushi also wasn't anything to rave about but was good. Overall would not come back as there are better pho places nearby.