Worst pho I've ever had in my life. Broth had no flavor at all that it didn't feel like I'm eating pho. Meat and tripe were not sliced. It felt like they just hastily threw them in the bowl. The hoisin sauce was obviously also watered down.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tricia D.
Can I interest you in a haiku? Authentic, hot fare Banh mi, pho, meat rice dishes Bubble tea here too! Haven't had Vietnamese food in forever, and I had been thinking about banh mis lately. The versions here are slightly on the small side, come with a special sauce, and cucumbers. I excluded cilantro on mine but would have liked a little pickled veg on top. The kiddos liked the egg rolls, and my husband inhaled his pho, being the noodle monster he is. The pan fried rice noodles had a satisfying crunch to the extra fried parts and came with a lot of veggies, but the sauce incorporated smelled a little sour. While it didn't taste so, it deterred the toddler diner from eating more of it. The inside of the restaurant has about 10 tables and is rather dated and could use a deep cleaning. Take out containers are an extra 50 cents. Nice neighborhood stop to try.
Tatiana B
Beef pho was flavorful and fresh. Bahm me had a good flavor but the bun was a bit soaky, I think it should be crisp baguette style. A place is a but run down. Wish they had napkins on the table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Nette B.
We always order to go from here. The servers are nice. We love their pho and of course their bahn mi. I toast the bahn mi and hmmm so good. Its just smaller niw but full of meat inside. I havent ordered anything else but those are my 2 fave. The place is typical resto, nice but nothing flashy. Street parking only but there is a nearby public parking.
Jason Massie
Pretty good bahn mi!As always, order by phone not online, pay cash.
HBT
I had been eyeing this eatery for a while now, but what drove me to try it out was that my coworker had recently returned from Vietnam and couldn't stop praising how amazing the food, so I decided to have lunch there.The ambiance makes me nostalgic, with a wonderful calming Vietnamese melody playing in the background throughout the area, which has a charming decor. All of these factors make me feel at home.As an appetizer, I started with a beef roll. Marinated beef, bean sprouts, lettuce, and rice vermicelli noodles make up the filling. It's encased in a translucent rice paper skin. They also gave fish sauce as a dipping sauce because the roll tasted bland without it. The only thing I don't like is their meat. It had a mild flavor and was dry. The appearance is unappealing and reminds me of beef jerky.My entree was their pho dac biet. It was served with garnishes of bean sprouts, lime, jalapeo, and cilantro on the side. I believe their broth lacks a strong beef flavor and scent. They also omitted to include tendon, which is generally included in all pho house specials. The meat-to-noodle ratio is inconsistent because I ate more rice noodles than beef.As an addition to the pho, I ordered banh mi thit bo nuong. The bread is good and flaky, but I wish they had toasted it a little more. I prefer my bread to have a great crust. I enjoyed their onion pickles since they really bring out the acidity and sweetness. The beef was prepared in the same manner as the appetizer, which disappointed me much and compromised the flavor of the sandwich.Their service was prompt, and I received my meals in a timely manner. Customer service, on the other hand, requires some effort. I felt rushed at first, and before I could finish my order, she snatched the menu away. She barely came over to check on me.I don't agree with their business practices. I get the impression that they cheap out on the ingredients in order to save money. I recognize that food prices are high, but there must be some standards.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Stephanie Zeppetello
Best Vietnamese around. The pho broth is outstanding. I have friends driving in from the city/ western suburbs for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Pho
Kevin (Huicho_Lives)
Nice Vietnamese Restaurant right by the Metra Station, excellent place to stop by for lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup
Ho T.
I had been eyeing this eatery for a while now, but what drove me to try it out was that my coworker had recently returned from Vietnam and couldn't stop praising how amazing the food, so I decided to have lunch there. The ambiance makes me nostalgic, with a wonderful calming Vietnamese melody playing in the background throughout the area, which has a charming decor. All of these factors make me feel at home. As an appetizer, I started with a beef roll. Marinated beef, bean sprouts, lettuce, and rice vermicelli noodles make up the filling. It's encased in a translucent rice paper skin. They also gave fish sauce as a dipping sauce because the roll tasted bland without it. The only thing I don't like is their meat. It had a mild flavor and was dry. The appearance is unappealing and reminds me of beef jerky. My entree was their pho dac biet. It was served with garnishes of bean sprouts, lime, jalapeo, and cilantro on the side. I believe their broth lacks a strong beef flavor and scent. They also omitted to include tendon, which is generally included in all pho house specials. The meat-to-noodle ratio is inconsistent because I ate more rice noodles than beef. As an addition to the pho, I ordered banh mi thit bo nuong. The bread is good and flaky, but I wish they had toasted it a little more. I prefer my bread to have a great crust. I enjoyed their onion pickles since they really bring out the acidity and sweetness. The beef was prepared in the same manner as the appetizer, which disappointed me much and compromised the flavor of the sandwich. Their service was prompt, and I received my meals in a timely manner. Customer service, on the other hand, requires some effort. I felt rushed at first, and before I could finish my order, she snatched the menu away. She barely came over to check on me. I don't agree with their business practices. I get the impression that they cheap out on the ingredients in order to save money. I recognize that food prices are high, but there must be some standards.
Carl L.
Pho with tendon (38B) was good and the family enjoyed #38. Everything was quick! Would come back.
I remember coming here growing up but coming back after 8 years later im disappointed to see the decline in quality. The pho broth is fairly weak and too flavorful. Knock off sriracha and watered down hoisin also makes the experience too great. My mom told me the OG owner no longer owns the place which is a bit sad. Obvious that corners are being cut which to a degree is understandable but mid/low mid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
WarioFan283
The teen waiter named Son showed too much attitude. I was disappointed in the food. Son should be fired! He is causing the place to be miserable! I may never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mike Loyola
We’ve been coming to this restaurant more than 20 years ago (it was still small in a single unit amongst the strip). I took my 15 year old son to experience this place. What a disappointment!! I asked for just a plain beef broth and noodles. It came with onions and chopped green onions. I ordered the beef, meatballs and tripe pho. I can hardly chew the beef (I think they use Chuck roast instead of a ribeye or sirloin). The tripe was not tenderized properly I thought I was eating rubber (so tough).. the broth was so compromised and diluted that it lost its Vietnamese flavor. Instead of mint leaves, they serve cilantro. My son and I are both pho fanatics. The sauce for the chicken wings was a bland version of the Thai chili sauce. It was watery and lost the expected chili taste.After over 20 years of a not-so-regular customer here. I think today’s visit is the last.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Tripe and Beef Ball Pho, Spring Roll with Beef
Will Cook, For Food
Great local restaurant. I got the bahn mi and my girlfriend got the pho! We were both highly satisfied with our choices and the fresh flavors!
Worst pho I've ever had in my life. Broth had no flavor at all that it didn't feel like I'm eating pho. Meat and tripe were not sliced. It felt like they just hastily threw them in the bowl. The hoisin sauce was obviously also watered down.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Can I interest you in a haiku? Authentic, hot fare Banh mi, pho, meat rice dishes Bubble tea here too! Haven't had Vietnamese food in forever, and I had been thinking about banh mis lately. The versions here are slightly on the small side, come with a special sauce, and cucumbers. I excluded cilantro on mine but would have liked a little pickled veg on top. The kiddos liked the egg rolls, and my husband inhaled his pho, being the noodle monster he is. The pan fried rice noodles had a satisfying crunch to the extra fried parts and came with a lot of veggies, but the sauce incorporated smelled a little sour. While it didn't taste so, it deterred the toddler diner from eating more of it. The inside of the restaurant has about 10 tables and is rather dated and could use a deep cleaning. Take out containers are an extra 50 cents. Nice neighborhood stop to try.
Beef pho was flavorful and fresh. Bahm me had a good flavor but the bun was a bit soaky, I think it should be crisp baguette style. A place is a but run down. Wish they had napkins on the table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
We always order to go from here. The servers are nice. We love their pho and of course their bahn mi. I toast the bahn mi and hmmm so good. Its just smaller niw but full of meat inside. I havent ordered anything else but those are my 2 fave. The place is typical resto, nice but nothing flashy. Street parking only but there is a nearby public parking.
Pretty good bahn mi!As always, order by phone not online, pay cash.
I had been eyeing this eatery for a while now, but what drove me to try it out was that my coworker had recently returned from Vietnam and couldn't stop praising how amazing the food, so I decided to have lunch there.The ambiance makes me nostalgic, with a wonderful calming Vietnamese melody playing in the background throughout the area, which has a charming decor. All of these factors make me feel at home.As an appetizer, I started with a beef roll. Marinated beef, bean sprouts, lettuce, and rice vermicelli noodles make up the filling. It's encased in a translucent rice paper skin. They also gave fish sauce as a dipping sauce because the roll tasted bland without it. The only thing I don't like is their meat. It had a mild flavor and was dry. The appearance is unappealing and reminds me of beef jerky.My entree was their pho dac biet. It was served with garnishes of bean sprouts, lime, jalapeo, and cilantro on the side. I believe their broth lacks a strong beef flavor and scent. They also omitted to include tendon, which is generally included in all pho house specials. The meat-to-noodle ratio is inconsistent because I ate more rice noodles than beef.As an addition to the pho, I ordered banh mi thit bo nuong. The bread is good and flaky, but I wish they had toasted it a little more. I prefer my bread to have a great crust. I enjoyed their onion pickles since they really bring out the acidity and sweetness. The beef was prepared in the same manner as the appetizer, which disappointed me much and compromised the flavor of the sandwich.Their service was prompt, and I received my meals in a timely manner. Customer service, on the other hand, requires some effort. I felt rushed at first, and before I could finish my order, she snatched the menu away. She barely came over to check on me.I don't agree with their business practices. I get the impression that they cheap out on the ingredients in order to save money. I recognize that food prices are high, but there must be some standards.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Best Vietnamese around. The pho broth is outstanding. I have friends driving in from the city/ western suburbs for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Pho
Nice Vietnamese Restaurant right by the Metra Station, excellent place to stop by for lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup
I had been eyeing this eatery for a while now, but what drove me to try it out was that my coworker had recently returned from Vietnam and couldn't stop praising how amazing the food, so I decided to have lunch there. The ambiance makes me nostalgic, with a wonderful calming Vietnamese melody playing in the background throughout the area, which has a charming decor. All of these factors make me feel at home. As an appetizer, I started with a beef roll. Marinated beef, bean sprouts, lettuce, and rice vermicelli noodles make up the filling. It's encased in a translucent rice paper skin. They also gave fish sauce as a dipping sauce because the roll tasted bland without it. The only thing I don't like is their meat. It had a mild flavor and was dry. The appearance is unappealing and reminds me of beef jerky. My entree was their pho dac biet. It was served with garnishes of bean sprouts, lime, jalapeo, and cilantro on the side. I believe their broth lacks a strong beef flavor and scent. They also omitted to include tendon, which is generally included in all pho house specials. The meat-to-noodle ratio is inconsistent because I ate more rice noodles than beef. As an addition to the pho, I ordered banh mi thit bo nuong. The bread is good and flaky, but I wish they had toasted it a little more. I prefer my bread to have a great crust. I enjoyed their onion pickles since they really bring out the acidity and sweetness. The beef was prepared in the same manner as the appetizer, which disappointed me much and compromised the flavor of the sandwich. Their service was prompt, and I received my meals in a timely manner. Customer service, on the other hand, requires some effort. I felt rushed at first, and before I could finish my order, she snatched the menu away. She barely came over to check on me. I don't agree with their business practices. I get the impression that they cheap out on the ingredients in order to save money. I recognize that food prices are high, but there must be some standards.
Pho with tendon (38B) was good and the family enjoyed #38. Everything was quick! Would come back.
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I remember coming here growing up but coming back after 8 years later im disappointed to see the decline in quality. The pho broth is fairly weak and too flavorful. Knock off sriracha and watered down hoisin also makes the experience too great. My mom told me the OG owner no longer owns the place which is a bit sad. Obvious that corners are being cut which to a degree is understandable but mid/low mid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The teen waiter named Son showed too much attitude. I was disappointed in the food. Son should be fired! He is causing the place to be miserable! I may never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We’ve been coming to this restaurant more than 20 years ago (it was still small in a single unit amongst the strip). I took my 15 year old son to experience this place. What a disappointment!! I asked for just a plain beef broth and noodles. It came with onions and chopped green onions. I ordered the beef, meatballs and tripe pho. I can hardly chew the beef (I think they use Chuck roast instead of a ribeye or sirloin). The tripe was not tenderized properly I thought I was eating rubber (so tough).. the broth was so compromised and diluted that it lost its Vietnamese flavor. Instead of mint leaves, they serve cilantro. My son and I are both pho fanatics. The sauce for the chicken wings was a bland version of the Thai chili sauce. It was watery and lost the expected chili taste.After over 20 years of a not-so-regular customer here. I think today’s visit is the last.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Tripe and Beef Ball Pho, Spring Roll with Beef
Great local restaurant. I got the bahn mi and my girlfriend got the pho! We were both highly satisfied with our choices and the fresh flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bahn MI, Banh MI, Chicken Soup
Very nice family owned restaurant. Food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh MI, Vietnamese Pancake