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    LD Pho

    4.5 (232 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gyamfua G.

    After a long day, LD Pho was the perfect spot for a quick Vietnamese dinner. It's situated comfortably in Albany Park sandwichwd between a variety of restaurants and stores. There were 3 of us and my daughter 1 of 2 is a vegetarian. This is a great spot for vegetarians as they have numerous options. I ordered a traditional beef pho...which was so good. The broth had a hint of sweetness but was also very savory and flavorful. The service was awesome. There was only one guy, but he was very attentive despite having other customers. The ambiance was simple, not romantic nor divey. Very traditional Chicago small restaurant.

    Shrimp wrapped in beef
    Michelle G.

    I have been curious about this Vietnamese spot for a while, mainly because of the various shrimp wrapped in meat dishes they have. So when my friend and I were looking for a place to eat in the area, I finally got to check this place off my list. I was torn between trying the shrimp wrapped in bacon vs beef and I ended up with the shrimp wrapped in beef. It was good but not Amazing, and I don't feel the need to try this place again. My friend felt similarly about what she ordered. Not sure if it's because we did takeout.

    Andrew P.

    Came here based off reviews and found it to be good, but nothing amazing. Ordered a bowl of pho and the broth was lacking that cinnamony aroma that I'm used to. It was a little basic. My partner ordered bun Bo hue and said it was decent. The service was good though - our server kept coming back to refill out water. I don't know. Good, but was expecting more and the bowl of pho just wasn't it.

    Pork Bahn Mi with a 12. Baby Pho with Beef and a Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
    Sky N.

    LD Pho has a wide selection of delicious food, ranging from classic pho tai and bahn mi to their speciality dishes such as the grilled rib eye steak. Their staff are excellent and quick, and the establishment has a cozy atmosphere.

    17. Pho Tai

    Best pho place in Chicago, super fast service and hand made ingredients. My favorite place to go!

    Delicious fresh food at a great price. Loved the homey feeling inside, and had a great experience overall!

    10. Crab Rangoons ‍‍‍‍‍

    Their lemonade is amazing The pork springs rolls are fantastic! The crab Rangoon's are a 1/10 ‍terrible

    Pho Chay
    Steve A.

    Even though it's not hard to find pho, most pho uses beef or chicken broth. It's not as easy to find vegetarian friendly pho, but there's lots of places where you can get it. LD Pho is one of these. Good prices for a pretty large bowl of noodles and protein. The broth is kind of bland, which is the only complaint, but it helps with a touch of seasoning. Among the best foods for cool weather is pho in a bowl. It just does something good. The weather was pretty cool for this time of year. Luckily this place wasn't far. We stopped in and got a couple bowls of the Pho Chay, which is vegan. It's $13 for a pretty big ass bowl. This has basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños, mushrooms, and tofu. Bowls only come in the one size, meaning there likely will be leftovers. The broth was kind of too much like water, and needed a little seasoning from the hot sauce and peppers. Good place to get some tasty broth. It's close to the Kedzie Brown Line station in Albany Park. The inside is pretty small, so most people get takeout.

    17. Pho with Meat. Amazing.
    Emily B.

    Love the allergy information on the menu. Food was fantastic, as always. Definitely go!

    ordered the 17. Pho Tai

    best pho place in chicago, love the vibes very chill, nice staff, food is awesome and good prices and they gave us guava candies for free at the end of our meal!

    Candace H.

    What else is there to say about this place? If you don't already know about LD Pho I just feel sorry for you. It is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago. Period. The only reason why I do t eat here everyday is because I have to go to work sometimes. Service is always great. They treat you like family and can modify whatever you need.

    Nước đậm đà, bò siêu thơm và mềm. Bò viên rất thơm. 80% legit
    Quang V.

    Tiệm phở nhỏ mà siêu chất lượng. Nước dùng rất thơm và đậm vị. Ông chú dễ thương và gần gũi.

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    great!! amazing food + great prices! love this place. new regular spot! i recommend it to everyone in the area

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    My wife and I LOVE this place. Awesome food, relaxed vibe, extremely fast service, and very affordable. 10/10!

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    Pho soup was delicious. Very casual, smallish, clean place. Service was fast. Excellent food choice for very cold day.

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    Best broth in the area. Anyone who eats Pho knows it's all about the broth. They are consistent as well, which is rare.

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    Great food. I ordered the spring rolls and they were delicious! Also, the beef pho. I recommend!

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    Ask the Community - LD Pho

    Restaurant is closed until further notice due to a family emergency?

    Only closed for father's day, today.

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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.

    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.

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    Phodega always hits the spot! The pho beef comes in a big portion and is absolutely delicious. I've…read moredined in once and ordered a few times through UberEats, The broth is always so flavorful. I've also tried both boiled, fried chicken and rice, Personally, I love the boiled chicken, but my boyfriend swears by the fried chicken. The price are very reasonable for this quality of food. Thank you!

    We had the oxtail pho it was flavorful. You get a lot for how much it is. Priced reasonably. The…read morepho noodles are thick. The broth was fresh. My only problem with the oxtail is that it was very tender... it didn't fall off the bone. It should've been cooked a bit longer. The dish itself did not look how I expected it to. It was underwhelming aesthetically. I wouldn't order the oxtail pho again. However the taste of it was pretty good! It made me want to try different kinds of pho. The service was okay, the girl server had an attitude, it wasn't that busy and she told us she was having a bad day... for whatever reason. The ambience was really nice. I really like the decorations in there. My only issue was the booth area. The table was not leveled for a suitable pho experience. The table sits very low to where you have to hunch over while you eat. The water, napkins etc. are right at the entrance. Where people are passing by, not very sanitary. But aesthetic makes you forget about that. The food was good though so I definitely come back to eat a seafood pho.

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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.

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