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Lotus Banh Mi

4.3 (40 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Small Beef Pho Noodle Soup
Jacqueline F.

I love this place and I really needed it this week because I had a cold, and the weather is starting to feel like autumn. My go to here is the beef pho soup. It's like a warm comforting hug when you're not having the best day. I've had pho from many places but by far this is my favorite.. I just love the flavor and all the add on ingredients: bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, jalapeño, and lime. They have a little bar off to the side where you can get your hoisin sauce and siracha, along with a cup of water and your utensils. I've also had their fresh spring rolls and it's so good! A great place to go to for lunch when you're working downtown. Try to avoid the noon rush hour as they are pretty busy during those times, but service is always fast and efficient. There is plenty of room inside to dine in, which I prefer because I love my pho Hottt! Oh and don't forget to enter your phone number at the counter so that you can earn rewards. Once you get 5 stars (via cashapp) you will get $10 off your next meal! Enjoy!

Large Beef Pho Noodle Soup
Krystian C.

Super comforting, especially in this warm weather! Felt sort of like fast food version of pho and banh mi, but still super tasty! Would definitely come back.

Belly Classic Banh Mi
Christina V.

Service was great but the bahn mi isn't that great. I'm an avid Asian cuisine eater and this bahn mi just lacked flavor nor depth. The pickled carrots and daikon are not pickled enough. Meat isn't tasteful. Wouldn't come here again.

Honey Grilled Pork Banh Mi
David Y.

Food: flavors are good for a fast casual place, the bread to meat ratio was good but I would've enjoyed more pickled veggies on my banh mi Service: fast, no line for me Ambiance: got to go but looks fine for a work lunch

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Art J.

Well it's nice that they have a trendy touristy not necessarily traditional Vietnamese restaurant on Wells Street. So far the food was actually delicious. I came in early before 12:00 pm for lunch so ambience was not so rowdy and noisy on a Friday. Service was actually pretty fast if you do enroll with your phone app after five points you get a $10 discount. The spring rolls were actually delicious as well as the traditional beef pho soup. I ordered a small one which was actually pretty decent size cuz I didn't want a big one. The beef slices though we're decent tasting but not exactly fresh like in most traditional Vietnamese restaurant. I saw they had other dishes and I would most likely come back for the chicken curry rice dish. I give it four stars because I've tasted a little better but it's up there it's good but it's not the best in regards to how they made their Vietnamese traditional cuisines. Also was surprised to find my favorite fresh ginger ale brand Bruce cost. They stop selling it at Filipino grocery store seafood City

Ginger Chicken Bahn Mi
Mina H.

Freaking delicious, fast service in the long line during lunch. Decor and tables are cute. Would defo come back for the $12 sub... order thru Yelp in line and make it faster.

Honey Grilled Pork Banh Mi
Alexandria T.

There is usually a line around lunch time, but it is very easy to order online, and they have orders ready to go in a shelf to the left of the line. They offer a solid Banh mi. I got the grilled honey pork. The meat was flavorful, and they include all of the toppings you'd expect in a Banh Mi. Be sure to ask for jalapeños if that's your thing. I'll be back to check out their pho now that is almost soup season!

Euniishh L.

Came here for lunch during the weekday and it was packed. Waited in line for around 15 minutes. I ordered a small beef pho for dine in. The portion was small but perfect for lunch. I didn't want to have a food coma when I get back to work. I do have to say that it was quite hot inside the restaurant. Maybe becuase I was eating pho in a sweater, but it was quite uncomfortable. It could be all the body heat from a large amount of people in one small restaurant, and the heat from the broth and food as well, who knows.

a sandwich and a bowl of soup
Jacquelene P.

Came here craving some soup and pho and it hit the spot! If you want authentic pho, this isn't the place - but if you come knowing it's a pho chain, I'd say it's pretty good for "Americanized pho". The bánh mì was especially good. The bread was much softer than actual bánh mì youd get at a family owned store. Everything else was pretty good, the flavor is there although no authentic Vietnamese food, it was still really good!

Moni K.

Sooo good. Perfect for windy cold day in Chicago. I couldn't decide so I got both the beef pho and banh mi chicken sandwich and both were just delicious. The beef pho consisted of rice noodles, sauté beef, bone broth, onions, scallions, cilantro, beansprouts, basil, lime and jalapeños. The banh mi chicken sandwich included ginger puree, soy sauce, grilled onions, mayo, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeños. The restaurant is very busy during lunch time but worth the wait. Very clean and excellent service at the counter. I really enjoyed the concept and the food.

Hanine C.

I didn't enjoy my tofu bahn mi at all. The bread had no chew, rather it was crumbly. The tofu had a very odd bitter taste to it and the pickled daikon and carrot was mushy. I ended up just eating half and throwing the rest away because I just couldn't eat it. I did appreciate how easy and quick the online ordering was. Perhaps they do other dishes better.

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The best bahn mi! Always go here for lunch when I'm in the loop. Have had great experience

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I stop in here frequently for lunch - super yummy pho & salads!! Very fresh food. One of my favorite lunch spots.

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The beef sunny sided up is a great Bánh mi. Clean and friendly restaurant. I would recommend for a quick bite

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Food is incredible and staff is very friendly. The sunny side beef Banh Mi is a consistent go to.

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Great pho and I've had the bowls (delish) all good really! Nice people and good food, doesn't get better than that

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