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    Banh Mi Spot

    4.5 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Wendy H.

    This place is such great value for banh mi and viet iced coffee. Got the grilled beef and classic. The beef is sweet. The classic was loaded and we both preferred the classic more. It is a little barebones but I like their food. The workers are nice and their service terminal doesn't beg for tips. It's right outside Logan Square Station.

    Jeannie Y.

    Hidden in Logan Square, this place feels just like Vietnam -- from the lightning-fast service to the bustling vibe. The chefs are Vietnamese, and you can taste it in every bite. The bánh mì? Legit. The pho? On point. You barely sit down before the food hits your table, which honestly made me nostalgic for the streets of Hanoi. Now, fair warning: it's not the cleanest or most organized place, but maybe that's part of the charm. If it were spotless and minimal, it wouldn't feel nearly as real. Sometimes authenticity comes with a little chaos -- and I'm here for it.

    Shrimp Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, *NEW* Passion Fruit Cooler
    Shakari B.

    This is a little gem just outside the alley of my apartment complex. I have only gotten to go orders so far but everything is always delicious. My go to order are the shrimp spring rolls and beef pho. The pho is very delicious and as always piping hot! The jalapeños in it are quite spicy so take that into consideration if you don't like it too spicy. In any case you can always take them out. I love how everything is so neatly packaged. The pho is large enough to share. My boyfriend gets the itis after eating it. The real star of the show for me is the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It is oh so good. It tastes like a dark roast and it is perfectly blended with condensed milk. This is my fifth time getting it. My son also loves the passion fruit cooler.If you are in the Logan Square area try this place out. You won't regret it!

    Beef Traditional Vietnamese Pho  Spring Roll Sandwich/Banh Mi
    Aneidalee V.

    Amazing is all we can say! Both the beef & chicken pho were so flavorful! The grilled beef sandwich was the perfect addition, you have to try dipping it! The staff is so friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is homey! On the way out we had to snag a Vietnamese coffee that was just the perfect ending!!

    Noodle salad with pork
    Liz M.

    I really enjoyed my first meal here and very much expect to be back! Tons of great options on the menu but I went with the pork noodle salad to start. I had a Vietnamese coffee too which was a perfect pick me up. The staff are lovely, really really friendly and helpful. It was great chatting with them! The vibe here is pretty casual with kind of a strange layout of two little dining areas, but they said they can accommodate groups with a heads up. The food was FRESH. Especially with Vietnamese food this makes such a big difference with the herbs, sprouts, etc. I was pleasantly surprised!! In the future I hope their menu gets bolder with more unique proteins and strong flavor options. Right now it's very very solid and I'd love to see more. Can't wait to return!

    Saigon special
    Gyamfua G.

    Small cute spot across from the Logan square blue line station. It's easy to miss because of the construction right in front of the restaurant, however it's definitely worth going. It was post thanksgiving and I was sick of turkey and sides so opted for a Saigon special and dumpling soup. The dumplings were homemade..it literally melted in your mouth. The Banh Mí was sooo good! The spot is small but the service was great and food was awesome!

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee & Chicken Rice Noodle Soup

    Pho is my favorite food. This is my second day in a row here. It's so good and feels like it was made w love every time. Probably will be back again tmr tbh. Yall need to tap in - also the banh mis are so yummy

    Shrimp Spring Roll
    Cici C.

    Located pretty conveniently in Logan square but finding parking around here is a nightmare on busy days. Place is really small, has just 7 tables, so we had to wait to sit. They don't really have servers per se, all the utensils are self serve. Foods pretty good, pho beef was very tender and soup flavor was good. The basil didn't look too fresh but bean sprout was good. Shrimp spring roll has a tiny bit mint in it but no basil. Shrimp is not halved and the black thread in the back is still there sadly. Peanut sauce is pretty liquid and mild in flavor, it's entirely savory and no hint of sweet (which is different than a lot of other places). The banh mi was good, baguette was really good, fluffy soft and crunchy. The tofu was not bad but too mild in flavor since the lemongrass seem to be a seasoning rather than infused flavor. Cucumber is not pickled, but the carrot is, but pickled flavor is so mild, could do a more stronger flavor, also no daikon. Texture of banh mi is good but flavor I think could pop more. Bathroom has paper for drying hand which is a plus for me, can also use to open the door handle. Utensils are really cheap and some of the thin plastic soup spoons are pretty dirty so had to wipe clean with napkin.

    I want to start out by saying hands down one of the best if not the best BAHN MI I have ever tried.. and just as I thought that was the peak of the menu I tried the PHO chef special & it was delightful soo flavorful . Le ( the big boss ) is just an amazing guy he is as catering to the customers & he kept ensuring that everything was going well , that the food was delicious to our liking as well as fresh . The atmosphere is great and nice for a bite solo , or with a date.

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    My first time at this restaurant, the ambiance was great, it was very welcoming with kindness, and excellent food. I will be going back.

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    Went in to get a vegetarian banh mi, and the person who served me was very nice. The sandwich itself was pretty mediocre, unfortunately.

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    Great Banh Mi and soups, for reasonable prices. Nice people as well. Convenient location

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    ambiance? 10/10 service? 10/10!!!…read morefood? 10/10!!!!!!!!! this place is SO cute. i love how small and cozy it is, with both table seating and bar seating options. the bartender and servers were so sweet, attentive, and friendly - which, in my opinion, always makes eating anywhere 10x better. i couldn't decide between the pho and the crispy noodles, so i got both... and i'm SO glad i did!!!!! the portions were absolutely huge. the chicken pho was delicious, loved it. couldn't finish it though because the real star of the show for me was the crispy noodles with the beef topping. omg. i died and went to heaven. i was audibly moaning with every bite, yes... out loud!! i will DREAM about these crispy noodles for the rest of eternity. i also got the vietnamese iced coffee, which was DELICIOUS. i spent the whole day walking around lincoln park and thought i'd have to uber home after eating, but after this meal, i felt so rejuvenated i walked 30 minutes home, no problem. so good. so worth it. get in there and tip well. recommending to anyone who loves high-quality food and great vibes.

    To the tune of Schoolboy Q's 2014 anthem, shake it for the meal of the year!…read more Coming to see long time friends in Chicago merits some caloric expedition. Seeing as we once lived together on a Clark Street, why not dinner on this N Clark St? Following my clinical parallel park job, we entered this theatre of dreams. I'll recognize upfront my bias for sloped ceilings, but this spot ticks that interior box. Sierra Mist colored lighting to make the drinks hit harder and fake skylights that unironically went crazy. Not to mention, this Croatian meets Vietnamese love story was jamming Americana all night long. Soon enough I was white-knuckling the table to keep my cool as the medley proved to be somewhere between erotic and nostalgic. One could rescue a newborn from a burning building and it would pail in comparison to the respect our waitress lavished onto us. Reason being, this lovely lady spent the entire night responding with "yes chef" to any of our interactions. In all fairness, it's understandable to assume our party of mustached men were chefs. Heck, one of us got a diet cola, isn't that a tell too? I say all this to make known the cult status that woman will have in my heart till I breathe my last breath. As for the menu, what a divine collaboration. Sequestered into some back pages lay a section for Balkan fare that served as a platform for the married-in man to showcase his swagger. Truth be told it's this food selection that brought me in and that red pepper spread that makes me stay. This skilled in-law got even more time to shine on the beer list, with my dark Bosnian beer showing every reason why. Tasty lil thing. All things considered, this is still a Vietnamese restaurant. Pho did its thing and embraced the mega serving size stereotype it so firmly holds, but it cannot sit in the poll position here. Brian, my dear friend, voiced that his girlfriend swears by Sunset's crispy noodle. Well folks, Tessa certainly knows ball! While still respectfully conversing through our meal, Brian joined the clean plate club alarmingly fast. Based on my swapski sampling of his platter I can understand why. Clear betting favorite, certified hustler, it's what to get y'all. As we wrapped our meal my other dear friend at the table, John, accidentally stated something that must serve as the slogan for Sunset Pho Caffe. He said, "It elevates the past." By golly it does and I'll raise my glass to that!

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    2.4 miWest Town, Wicker Park
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    Phodego brings a modern fresh spin on Vietnamese and SE Asian cuisine. It's small but mighty…read morelocation in Division gives a bodega feel with fun signage and Asian snacks available for purchase. Their combination chicken rice is what keeps me coming back. It the fried chicken is packed with flavor (on the saltier side) but pairs perfectly with the rice, three sauces, cilantro, and fresh cucumbers along with a side of soup broth. My partner usually orders their pho. And we're both big fans of their crispy pork skins! Better than their battered fries in my opinion. But both deeply fried and yeet-hai (iykyk!). Ube Horchata comes premade but is a delicious balance of ube and horchata; not too sweet. We've been frequenting Phodega ever since their Ashland location, but glad they didn't move far. We love having Phodego as a nearby lunch/dinner option for dine in or pick up.

    I came here during my trip to Chicago and I actually did not have any intentions going here but I…read moream so glad I stumbled upon this spot! My initial plan was to actually go to Kasama for a late lunch. Ordered an Uber and everything. The line was SO long! I wasn't sure how long it would have taken. I was so hungry but wasn't going to wait outside in the cold. So I looked for places nearby and saw Phodega was down the street! They had good reviews and based off pictures, the place looked delicious! I wasn't in the mood for pho (even though the weather was perfect for hot noodle soup) but the Hainanese chicken rice caught my eye. It was a super cute spot, small but luckily we were able to snag a table. There are only a handful of tables and they are pretty close together. It was decorated just as expected, like a Bodega of course! a trendy, hippy little shop. I think the concept is pretty cool. We were greeted by the worker at the counter and explained we can either order at the counter with her or have a seat, scan the QR code on the table and order from there. If you need more napkins, utensils, water, etc. there's a self service station by the door. For two people, we ordered a lot of food! LOL Here's our order: 1. Hainanese chicken rice 2. Salt & Pepper Chicken Skins 3. Phodega Fries 4. The Viet Dip 5. Crack Wings I will say, 5 items at a 2 person table is very crowded lol. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our tummies. Overall, the food was delicious. The gravy for the Phodega Fries was actually pretty good. We helped ourselves to to-go containers at the self service table. 5/5 from me

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    5 stars based on Bahn mi, cha gio and iced coffee I ordered today…read more I must have been part of an early crowd. When I arrived, there was only one other table dining, which made it GREAT for me. It's a decent size hall with 10+ table arrangements, making it pretty great for a group to enjoy their lunch. It also featured a couple of kiosks for ordering, which I thought was a bit easy to miss, since it was tucked away in the left corner when you walked in. It looked like there was also a cashier available to take orders, if you miss the kiosks. I've seen places where they simply do not have anyone at the register to take orders, but that wasn't the case for Lotus. Before deciding to visit them today, I had an impression that their menu choices were very limited compared to other Vietnamese restaurants I was used to. I'm certainly not complaining, since I'm usually a huge fan of select "specialty" approach in restaurants. That's why I decided to order one of their Bahn mi, where I normally would have chosen pho for my first visit. And it didn't disappoint. First off, the size of the sandwich was good. I've had it where they charged a buck or two less, but they weren't big enough to be a full "lunch" portion. Lotus' size, I thought was decent. I had ordered one of their cha gios just in case the sandwich failed to fill me, but I think I would have been okay without it. Cha gio was super good tho! Oh, and the iced V-coffee was good, too. Typically, they'll bring out the coffee before your meal is ready, probably because they're ready-made in the morning and all you'd need to do is pour them over ice. I of course, have known legitimate mom n' pop places, where they'll actually bring out coffee as it's brewing in Phin (stainless steel coffee filter) and a glass of ice with condensed milk, so you can wait for the coffee to finish brewing and pour yourself one, which is what I *always* prefer. Not here, but no big deal. You can usually tell how good the food is going to be by trying their iced coffee. Even though V-coffee isn't known for using "incredible" beans, the balance of the strength of coffee and condensed milk *does* make a big difference in your experience. I felt this place had it correct! I'll definitely come back myself and even bring coworkers or my family to have their Bahn mi again. What I'm not sure about is whether I want to try their pho or bun. First, they don't offer too many variations, so I'm stuck choosing from just a few. (For example, I usually go for "brisket-only" or a combo of brisket and rare steak, but they didn't seem to have those options. Granted, it's possible they'll make it happen if I asked) Secondly, I think they're a couple bucks more expensive than what I would like to pay for a bowl of pho. We'll see.

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    I've been here a few times and my conclusion is this is a great neighborhood Vietnamese spot with a…read morelot of options. I've liked what I've tried here including their bun bowls and most recently, I got the rice paper salad. It's not my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the city (but in fairness, there's so much good Vietnamese food) but I'd go back again when I'm in the area and want a meal. The vibes have wedding banquet hall energy and the staff has always been good vibes.

    We've had a chance to visit a couple of times now and very happy to come back and try so many…read moredifferent things. Spring rolls and Phở, of course, but also trying some of the other items on the menu. (I'm not Vietnamese, so I won't try to talk about authentic vs inauthentic). The restaurant brags about its phở broth and it's very good, very meaty and balanced. There are also large platter options (lettuce wraps, for example) and hot pot options. I didn't try the hot pot, but the group one table over had it. Speaking of the other group, so many varied entrees came out of the kitchen - it was cool to see more than just phở. The waitstaff is quick... almost to the point of impatient! But never problematic. Be aware that dishes fly out of the kitchen as they are ready. One bowl might come out way before the others. An appetizer might come out last. It just whatever is ready (it appears). Also, their takeout game is strong, judging by the amount of trays ready to go and people coming in to carry-out. It's a little far for me to do takeout, but still nice to see.

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