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    LC Pho

    4.5 (207 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef Vermicelli
    Natalie R.

    Look no further for your go-to Vietnamese spot! I've tried the Pho and the Vermicelli and both were tasty, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The service is always quick. I can't speak to the eat-in ambiance, but for pick-up the staff is always nice.

    Menu - yes the old menu says Pho n Grill
    Xavier Thomas M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is a good size and has fun decoration![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was outstanding too and so was the service! We went on a rainy day so eating pho was a perfect time. We got the dumplings, two different pho, and the calamari. The only thing I would warn about is the calamari is a big portion but honestly, it was so good that even though I was done with my pho, I still ate most of the calamari. It was too spicy for my partner so she couldn't eat it but I loved it. I didn't have any calamari left to take home! Always a tip to save your broth and take it home if you don't finish it. Then just eat the broth with extra rice!

    Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls
    Linda Y.

    I love the Pho here!!! A trek from the city but worth a try! The quality of food here seems so much better compared to a lot of spots I've been to in the city. The Pho broth here is perfectly balanced - beefy, fantastic spice aroma paired with LOTS of meat! Their spring rolls were the best I've had. I find that the spring rolls in the city tend to skimp on ingredients. Some skimp of good veggies, some skimp on the protein but here you get both pork and shrimp perfectly wrapped with fresh lettuce, bean sprouts and cucumber. Also they were huge! Service was also fast and our waiter was very welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a pretty casual spot and wasn't busy on the weekend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is expansive and they feature so many great Vietnamese dishes. They also offer catering platters which look amazing! Plenty of paid street parking in the front. Looking forward to coming back!!!

    Wendy L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly/fast service and nice environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came on a Saturday night and they were pretty empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Solid choice overall for Vietnamese food.

    LC Pho is a solid spot for comforting Vietnamese food in Chicago. The pho is flavorful and satisfying, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Service is friendly and quick, making it a great go-to for a casual, reliable meal.

    Eric W.

    This may be one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago. Not in the Viettown neighborhood of Uptown, but on the westside neighborhood of Albany Park , LC Pho has great family style options great for group dinners. Highly recommend a full fish! Also the papaya salad is very good as is the soup. We went early for dinner so no wait and service is great ( a friend preordered). BYOB so bring your appetites and thirsts #vietnamese #family style #chicago

    13. Pho Tai Gan
    Stacey H.

    This place is so great for Viet food and large portions! Servers are super nice and friendly--reminds me of childhood with random aunties and uncles who talk to you while you're eating. Spacious place. Authentic food. Can't go wrong with pho or bun bo hue. Debated getting com suon but I was craving bun thit nuong, and they definitely delivered! YUM!

    Pho Dac Biet
    Marina C.

    We came in later in the evening (~8pm) on a weekday, and it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere felt clean and calm. We were seated quickly, but the service wasn't the best. It was our first time eating at this restaurant, so we didn't come in with any familiarity of the menu. Not even 2 minutes after receiving our menus, we were rushed by the waiter to put in our orders. I hadn't decided yet, so I asked for more time, and the waiter told me to "hurry up". I just blurted something out and didn't get to order other dishes like appetizers as a result because I didn't have much time to look over the menu. Wasn't a great start to my experience.... However, things turned around when the food came out, which is why I give this place 4 stars despite the service. The food was pretty good! The pho broth tastes like it is made from scratch. It has that full hearty flavor, and you can taste all the good spices they incorporated in the broth. It also comes in a large bowl, and it is sure to fill you up. The pork chop rice platter is also good. I'm not a fan of shredded pork, but I ate all the shredded pork on my plate. It paired so well with the fish sauce, and it wasn't dry at all. The pork was cooked well, and it was flavorful. The egg could be improved, it tasted more bland than the other elements of the dish. Finally, the tomatoes/cucumbers were a nice touch for veggies. I would come here again.

    John F.

    Delish. We split the pork banh mi and each had our own bowls of pho. Complex broth that kept us going in for more. Prices are so reasonable for the quality they put into their dishes. Will definitely be back. What a treat.

    15A. Pho Tai (pho sliced beef)
    Emily R.

    I love eating here! Very authentic, delicious phở! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is clean and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service is always amazing.

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    Su E. G.

    LC pho is my go to place for Vietnamese food. Family operated restaurant that serves authentic Vietnamese food. You know it's legit when other Vietnamese dine here as well or host family parties. Their spring roll is good with peanut sauce and P3 which is their house pho with combination meats on top. They are closed on Wednesdays.

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    Ngl they have great banh mi :) Chef kiss. Approved by an authentic Viet who has been living in Vietnam for 18 years

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    This place is legit. Extensive menu full of deliciousness. This place set the bar for me for bun rieu. Just fantastic.

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    The beef banh mi is phenomenal. The staff are always so friendly. Great welcoming family vibe in there too.

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    Pho is one of my favorite dishes, and every time I'm in Chicago, I make it a point to stop here…read more The pho is fantastic, with a rich, flavorful broth that never disappoints. I also love that they offer a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes. The summer rolls are fresh and delicious, and everything we've tried has been excellent. We always end up ordering a huge spread! There's plenty of seating, and we've never had to wait for a table. The service is fast, and the staff is incredibly friendly, they truly make you feel like family. This is easily one of my go-to spots in Chicago, and I 100% recommend it!

    We are definitely coming back here!! My partner and I wanted to eat in this area since we first…read morestopped by a few months ago. After searching google for good restaurants on Argyle, we decided to eat here. I had rice with grilled pork chop and sunshine egg, and my partner had steamed rice noodles with grilled beef and shrimp. We split the spring rolls. First, the portion sizes were on the larger side, which pleasantly surprised us. Second, the spring rolls came out almost immediately, and the rest of the food came out within 10 minutes of ordering! The grilled pork chop was divine - perfectly seasoned and juicy. The freshness of the steamed rice noodles created a wonderful lightness to balance out the beef and shrimp, which were both cooked perfectly. There were so many dishes to choose from which originally seemed daunting, but now that we know you really can't go wrong here, it just means we have to come back again to try more! P.S. You have to order the coconut drink - you drink straight from the coconut and it's so refreshing.

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    This was such a gentle experience. Our waiter was so friendly and polite, the food was fresh and…read moredelicious, the drinks were good, the environment was calming.. overall it was such a nice place to have dinner. We're actually going back tonight !

    After living literally 5 minutes away from this lively Vietnamese hotspot, I can't believe I never…read morewas curious enough to go check it out . Well, it is kind of tucked away in a desolate area on Canal Street, but still. One of my good friends suggested we check this place out after hearing about it from a co-workers. The only thing I know about Vietnamese cuisine is pho (which for some insane reason, I've never had) and banh mi, which I tried (and loved) while visiting my fave cuz in the Bay. . I arrived early to this very large, beautifully decorated venue on a Tuesday night and was intrigued by the set-up. One side was all tables, the other side was tables and multiple gigantic screened tvs playing Family Feud and the World Cup games. Kinda crazy. I chose to sit on the big screen side while waiting for my date. He called to say he was running late and to get the order started. I had been waiting a bit, so i caught the eye of one of the workers, who came right over. He was so friendly and accommodating and answered all questions. I ordered the green Thai kumquat iced tea, spring rolls and the chicken wings he highly suggested. He rushed off to place the order. Moments later, a couple of distinguished gents walked in and sat at a huge round table cater-corner from me and soon thereafter the nice man who took my order sat down with them. I'm assuming he was the owner for obvious reasons. I gained more respect for this establishment because customer service goes a very long way with me and he obviously cared about that. Our server, a very friendly young lady, brought my drink out and I was surprised to see that it was served in what looked like a sippy cup, with a cartoon design on the lid. Kinda weird seeing as I am an adult, but it was a tasty beverage, nonetheless. My friend showed up as the spring rolls and chicken wings came out. We devoured both, which were delicious and then placed our orders. I went with lobster noodles and my friend got the beef tenderloin pho. Even though my entree presentation wasn't the best, it was a very tasty dish to both of us. The beef tenderloin pho was definitely the star of the show! The broth was fragrant and flavorful and the beef was tender beyond measure. I'm an avid ramen fan but this pho definitely had my attention and I can't wait to try more. Ocean Bar and Grill is such a cute, quirky place that caters to date night diners, groups and families. They were all in there that night and everyone seemed to be having a great time. I know I did. I'll definitely be taking my daughter when she comes home from her summer internship!

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    We ordered delivery from Sunset Pho and were very impressed…read more We ordered a chicken ginger cabbage salad and vegetarian spring rolls. Portions were pretty large, especially the salad. The spring rolls came as a pair, both long. Everything was packaged well. Both dishes were very fresh with great flavor. The chicken cabbage salad was amazingly good, with the cabbage still having some crisp to it despite being mixed with the chicken and dressing. The flavor was a great combination of citrus and a gingery kick, and some fresh herbs on top made it even better. This place is definitely in our short list for delivery, and we look forward to checking it out in person someday.

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