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    Cafe Hoang

    3.9 (230 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Egg roll!
    Peg P.

    We stopped in for appetizers when we were in the neighborhood and had some time to kill. Very happy with the choice! The food is fresh, the space is clean, and the service is friendly. Really delicious spring rolls. Egg rolls seemed homemade and not greasy! We didn't order the bun bo hue, but everyone around us was, and it looked and smelled amazing. I would say I'm going back for it, but I am fundamentally childish, and I am just not going to be able to eat jellied pork blood cubes. I wish I were the person who would, but sadly I am not.

    Bun bo hue
    Angie N.

    I was recommended this spot by the owners of Qideas! The bun bo hue was incredible. The broth flavor was incredible. I think it could have been spicier but I also have a higher spice tolerance. The restaurant serves both Vietnamese and Thai food, I only tried their bun bo hue. Service was quick and efficient! The servers were very kind and the environment was cozy. Definitely going to be my new go-to bun bo hue place in Chicago!

    14. Phở Đặc Biệt / House Special
    Katherine Y.

    this was delicious and comforting in the cold weather! the service was quick as well which was a huge plus as we were starving. this is a pretty no frills spot but the food was good

    2. Fresh Spring Rolls
    Gabby G.

    Cafe Hoang is a cozy Vietnamese restaurant located on Argyle. We visited on a weeknight so service was fast with plenty of seating available. I was craving pho and this local gem hit the spot. We ordered the pho house special, spring rolls and a number 35. Pan fried wide rice noodles with seafood. The pho broth was delicious. I usually judge weather the broth is good or not based on if I need to add extra sauce (hoisin, sriracha, chili oil, etc). However, this broth was excellent with no extra enhancements needed! I do wish there was more tendon in the soup, as I only got one piece. Otherwise, it was definitely satisfying and felt comforting on a cold, windy day. The pan friend noodles were tasty but some parts of the dish were cold almost as if it wasn't warmed up all the way. We also wish there was a little more seafood than veggies. Nonetheless, the sauce was delicious and there were plenty of noodles in the dish. The chili fish sauce on the table is sooo good! If I had a rice dish, I definitely would've added some. Beware, the Thai chili peppers are no joke for those with a lower tolerance. There are plenty of pho places to check out on Argyle, but definitely give Cafe Hoang a chance! They're delicious and open until 10pm!

    3. Crab Rangoon
    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - casual spot, great for dates and groups Service - family owned and excellent service Food - the most authentic BBH spot in town hands down

    20. Spicy Hue Style Soup
    David Y.

    food: good flavored bun boe hue, could be a bit spicier but the portions were good service: very slow but they open past usual hours, not sure if this was a one time thing but if this is common then I would lower rating ambiance: fine, large interior with big tables for larger groups

    Lisa N.

    My mom's banh xeo is the best! And the batter from here is probably the closest that I have tasted compared to my mom so I love that! But the filling was a bit of something unspeakable a bit to me. For this you must discover yourself if you are curious. It is not bad just not my preference. A bitter surprise to my normal banh xeo's. Eggrolls are yummy! Meets the standard yummy ladder and for that I am grateful.

    Menu November 2024
    Cassie T.

    I'm always on the hunt for solid Vietnamese food; being Vietnamese and coming from CA where Vietnamese food/restaurants are bountiful has made me a bit of a tougher critic but I was happy with this meal! Bun Bo Hue - 4/5 stars Pretty good overall! The spice was mild, had a little kick but not too spicy at all. Both my friend and I felt like the broth could be a lot hotter (temperature wise), spicier and maybe a little more lemongrass/saltier. Make sure to ask for the chili oil to make it spicier, not the pickled spice on the table. It definitely hit the spot still! Banh Xeo - 3.5/5 stars The taste and amount of filling was decent but it was not crispy at all. Sadness lol Soda Chanh - 2/5 Iced fresh limeade soda. It was sooo flat, felt like 25% of the normal carbonation lol very disappointing Service was quick and friendly. Would come back for BBH but maybe pass on banh xeo and soda chanh.

    Shrimp, 2. Gỏi Cuốn / Fresh Spring Rolls (2 Pieces)
    Kaii K.

    When making my order, I was looking to enjoy my meal but didn't expect the chicken fried rice to be very salty!! If it was given my refund back, that's clearly what I asked for. The soup was ok not the greatest but will I plan to come back!! probably not

    Andrea S.

    Love that they use reusable plates, bowls, chopsticks, and spoons. So many places use disposable ones and that is so bad for the environment. Food was fast and delicious.

    26. Vermicelli Grilled Shrimp and Beef Salad Bowl
    Mona T.

    I came on a Sunday for lunch and it was pretty empty; it's a spacious spot and felt a little too awkwardly quiet, but overall the vibe was comfortable. The menu is huge, and the options are very diverse, from classic Vietnamese fare to traditional Central Vietnamese dishes to classic Thai staples. The prices are also solid and affordable. I ordered the Vermicelli Noodle Salad Bowl with Grilled Shrimp and Beef, a classic dish that usually hits the spot for me. Overall, it was appreciably light and refreshing for a hot day, but I would try to choose something else if I come again in the future. I wasn't too impressed with the meats-- the shrimp and beef were both pretty overcooked and tough. The vermicelli noodles itself were good-- they were light and chewy, though I wish there was more sauce to go with it. The veggies tasted fresh, and the peanuts and egg roll added a nice, crispy texture to the bowl. Hoping to come back in the colder weather to try their Bun Bo Hue! -- Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4/5

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    Clarissa H.

    I've tried to come here a couple of times for dinner (like after the Argyle street fest) but it was wayyy too busy, and I didn't want to wait. But I figured if it was so busy, it must be good! And I was right! We went for lunch on a weekend and were easily seated without a wait. Cafe Hoang has a pretty big menu and there are a lot of dishes where you can choose tofu as your protein. I noticed that all of the appetizers seem to have meat or fish in them though. I was really hoping for a veggie spring roll! We had the crab rangoons, which were stuffed with filling, full of flavor, and super crispy. I ordered the panang curry (my favorite) and it was delicious! I loved the huge chunks of fried tofu they included, and the broth had a great balance of spicy and sweet. The portions were huge! I ended up taking a lot home. Cafe Hoang is easy to get to. The Argyle red line stop is close by, there's parking all up and down Argyle, or you can take the 36 bus running on Broadway.

    2. Fresh Spring Rolls

    Disappointed with the Spring Rolls - Cutting Corners! I ordered spring rolls from Café Hoang, and I have to say, they were extremely disappointing. Each roll had half of a shrimp--yes, HALF. If you're going to serve shrimp spring rolls, at least give a whole shrimp per roll. This just feels cheap and like you're cutting corners to save costs. For the price, I expected much better quality and generosity with ingredients. Definitely not worth it. Won't be ordering again.

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    A cozy restaurant with rich, delicious beef noodle soup. Generous portions and definitely worth a try.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Hoang

    Where is the best place near Chinatown in Chicago to get Vietnamese pancakes/crepes?

    I would say Pho Cafe because it use to be Cafe Hoang #2 but they relocated to North Avenue. The crepes there are pretty solid, better than The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine but you can try both places to see. There aren't a lot of Vietnamese eats in… Read more

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