Good place in Lakeview for Vietnamese food. It has some pretty good classics such as pho and more. Mk Noodle is pretty casual and small. As a result, it makes a better time to come at lunch. This is also conveniently located close to the Paulina station, so you can take public transportation and not have to worry about parking. At lunch we came to a nearly empty inside. It could have been a bad sign. This luckily wasn't. Basically this place is very casual. It has funky Asian cartoon drawings on the walls. As for the food, it was about as good as one can expect. We each got the Pho Chay Vegan. It's about $13 for a big bowl. Prices are kind of high but not as bad for this as at some other places, and this is a very large portion too. Bowl was full of good stuff. There were vegetables including bean sprouts, broccoli, and mushrooms, lots of noodles, and tofu. Easy place to get to without a car. It's located just across the street from the Paulina CTA station. There's a few choices for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Mk Noodle - Pho Chay Vegan - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Additionally tried the Banh Mi Combo, and it was excellent-- among the top banh mis in Chicago. The bread is nice and airy, with a good ratio of mayo to filling. The meats were very tender and flavorful, and the order also comes with fries that are crispy and thick cut. read more

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Very good and will go back. Probably one of the better meals I've had in Chicago. The place is a little dumpy but it good enough. The food is top notch (for Chicago). They do make you order on a computer which I hate. But, that's a me thing. read more

I'm back just for the bhan mi. Really good fries as usual. My memory did not deceive me best bhan mi ever. I especially like that the baguette is not too stiff and dry. read more

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This is a cafe style self service Vietnamese place. When you walk in, there are 2 kiosks where you place your order while you wait for your food to be cooked. Once ready, the staff will call you to pick up for cafe food tray to bring back to your table. Be aware that they may call items 1 by 1 so you'll have to go back and forth a few times if you have multiple people at your table. Food was decent. The meatball pho was excellent on a cold and windy day. The grilled pork Banh mi was tasty. The egg rolls were a bit bland. Overall, nice place for lunch, but not true full service dining. read more

What a treat this was! I can honestly say this was the best Pho I have had. So, let me get into it! The food was amazing! I order the spring rolls and a pho. The spring rolls were one of the better ones I have had. The pho was the best tasting pho I have had. You could tell how much time they put into making the broth. I can honestly say it is the best Pho in the state of Illinois! All the ingredients were fresh and it made you want to keep eating. The service was okay. I felt the kiosk took away from the authenticity of traditional Vietnamese places. And one didn't know when there order was up since it was hard to hear if one's name was called. The atmosphere was great I like the spacing of the tables and how it was too loud that you could talk to one's party and not have to worry about other people. Overall, I will say give MK noodle pho a try if you want one of the best PHO broths in the city / state! read more

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Order by yourself on this machines fee if you pay whit card and also tip include Then seat and wait for your order, no server available I ordered pho nodle Xtra for shrimp The soup was ok, not impressed read more

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The bun shrimp and chicken bowl could have easily been portioned to two servings. Did I scarf down the entire bowl? I sure did. The chicken was tender and well marinated and the entire dish hit the spot coming off of a sake tasting that I had gone to earlier that day. The portions are ginormous, food is tasty, and the menu as a whole is moderately priced and won't break your wallet. read more

Mk Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mk noodle is probably my most frequented restaurant at this point. It's delicious, fresh, efficient and friendly. As a vegetarian they are extremely accommodating imo! I've had the tofu banh mi (comes with fries- VERY good price and the fries are fantastic), veggie pho (very good-probably my 2nd favorite only behind sunset pho), veggie delight w tofu, pad see ewe, and their bun soy chicken and tofu bowl. The latter is my most frequently ordered and I crave it! Portions are FANTASTIC and it's always fresh! The ambiance is comfortable and clean and there's usually plenty of seating. I usually go solo and eat at the 'bar' area (smoothie/coffee/tea bar) but I often see larger families enjoying a meal so there's room for everyone. Please enjoy and support this business. read more

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Such a lovely spot. I love how attentive and nice the servers are. Good price and their food tastes amazing. Good selection of food and drinks. Their mango yogurt smoothie with crystal tapioca is the best read more

Amazing service and food! They have 2 kiosks to order food and drinks. Came with a friend and ordered so so much food and all of it was delicious. They have your classic banh mi's and pho but also banh xeo which can be tough to find at other Vietnamese restaurants. They also have smoothies and milk teas and of course Viet coffee. They also offered us some hot tea with our meal. The food is some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. Ingredients are clean and fresh, food was so flavorful, I wanted to keep eating but had to stop we were getting so stuffed. I highly recommend this place for some excellent Vietnamese food! read more

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The vegan pho with tofu was SO GOOD! I'm not a vegan but craved a healthy soup to help me with a cold. Chock full of fresh cut veggies, flavorful broth but not too salty. Good noodles. Fresh herbs. It was enough for me to eat dinner and have the leftovers for lunch. Next time I'll order extra broth and noodles so I can get two full dinners from it. read more

Nice family owned Vietnamese restaurant in Lakeview. Fast East touch screen ordering even when paying in cash ( discounts for paying cash). Shrimp Bahn mi was nice and flavorful on dood bread with crisp veggies. Also had the fried shrimp rolls and fried dumplings both were tasty with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly. read more

Mk Noodle - 19. Banh Mi Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really really good pho, as good as what you can find in Argyle! I'm so happy that this place opened up in Lakeview and now I don't have to travel so far up north to get my pho fix. We ordered the combo pho set and it was delicious! It does have tripe in it so if you're not as used to that you can ask for that to be removed or just take it out. I recommend squeezing in generous amounts of lime juice and adding some sriracha to your soup to amplify the taste. Perfect for the cold winter time in Chicago! read more

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A recently opened Vietnam place in lakeview. My friends have gone here before and decided to go again after a night out. Whenever they bring me along I just expect mediocre pho and nothing more. I can eat it, but it reminds me nothing like homemade pho or ones in west coast or even Vietnam. MK gave me hope there could be amazing pho in Chicago. They call you to pick up your order and you place your tray away once you're finished. All my friends got an avocado smoothie as well which looked tasty! Pho: rich. Flavorful. Good portion. It is exactly what I expect when I eat pho. I finished the whole bowl including the soup. I couldn't let me money go to waste. 8.5/10 (not my highest but I don't think I'll be going to another place for pho anytime soon) It is expensive in my eyes for a bowl of pho, but I am willing to pay for it knowing how great it taste for a place in Chicago. read more

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Decent Vietnamese food in Chicago. Saw that this place had a five-star rating and decided to give it a go, because I love Vietnamese food! You can order at a self serve touch screen kiosk or at the counter. If you pay cash, you get 10% off. The interior is still a work in progress: looks like there are some half-finished murals on the wall. They didn't have napkins, just rolls of paper towels that you help yourself to. Also a couple self serve water pitchers. Of course, superficial stuff can be forgiven if the food is good... I ordered the pho brisket and the bun shrimp vermicelli bowl with pork. The pho brisket was tasty--it was a large portion, the broth had good flavor, and there was a generous portion of beef. I would order this one again. The vermicelli bowl was okay. They used pho noodles in place of actual vermicelli, which is a much thinner noodle. And most importantly, there was a piece of pretty raw pork in the bun vermicelli noodle bowl. We let the staff know, so hopefully it doesn't happen again. Will I be coming back soon? Probably not! Don't want to bite into a piece of medium rare pig again. But I did enjoy having a big bowl of pho on a cold winter's night. That was comforting. read more

Mk Noodle - 23. Pho Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice little spot, usually not too crowded when I go and always satisfies my craving for pho. You order everything on a kiosk and wait for them to call your name which is fine with me. The workers are usually friendly but I find that the boba can be a hit or miss sometimes. I always get the chicken pho and after adding a few sauces it's always very good. The crab rangoon is a safe choice as well! read more

Mk Noodle - 31. Pho Chicken and Egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Enjoyed an assortment of delicious dishes with a group of friends yesterday and found each dish well prepared, served by an amazing staff, and every dish was savory and delightful. The owner personally ensured our total experience was a memorable one. MK Noodle Pho Restaurant did not disappoint. Highly recommend! Thank you Minh Le for your hospitality and dedication to serving delicious food! We'll definitely be back!! read more

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Their bun bowls slap every time! I usually get the chicken bun bowl with the egg roll, always 10/10. Thank you MK Noodle team!

I really wish this spot was open when I used to work in the area bc it is very legit pho!! So good! You order on a machine when you first walk in, super quick and convenient, then they call your number out when your food and drinks are ready. The pho was seriously as good as the pho youd get on Argyle St, so were the fresh spring rolls. I also loved my green tea smoothie w tapioca. I'll def be back! The owner was so nice and friendly. Parking on this part of Lincoln is usually pretty easy, which is nice, it's pay to park. read more

Mk Noodle - 2. Fresh Spring Rolls, 22. Pho Tai (raw), green tea boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a great addition to the neighborhood! It's so nice to be able to get some decent Vietnamese food without having to trek to Argyle. We popped in on a Wednesday night around 7pm for dinner. When you enter there are kiosks directly to your left where you'll place your order. We sat down to wait for our food. While we were waiting, we overheard an employee telling a customer you can get your food gluten free if you ask up front. Once our food came we were surprised and impressed by the portions. The 2 spring rolls were big and filled with more lettuce than noodles. For $6.95 I felt like this was a pretty good deal. My fiancé got the Bun Egg Roll & Pork ($13.95), which came out in a big metal bowl. He said it was pretty good and even after eating his fill had a decent amount of leftovers. The interior had a no frills feel similar to what you'd get in a Vietnamese restaurant in Argyle. Water is self serve. Overall I was impressed and am glad to have this kind of place in the neighborhood. We'll be back regularly as this isn't too far from our place. If you get a Vietnamese food craving, highly recommend giving MK NOODLE PHO a try! read more

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So yummy and very friendly staff! The tofu bhan mi was perfect and the mango/lychee smoothie tasted just like both fruits ( I got regular tapioca pearls). The perfect lunch! read more

I got vegan pho, veggie spring rolls, and veggie stir fry for take out through the restaurant website. Delivery was quick and my food was hot when it arrived. I loved everything. The vegan pho Is absolutely delicious and the broth has great flavor. All of the vegetables are fresh. They give a large portion. I will definitely be returning! read more

Top spot for me and I'm so happy it's in my neighborhood, so I've had quite a few things. A gem. My favorite taro milk tea ever, no joke. Delicious. You can't go wrong with any of the food here. Chicken bahn mi is a go-to, crab rangoons delicious, pot stickers on point, and bun shrimp noodle dish is another favorite of mine. Their pho is also fantastic. Owner is absolutely lovely. read more

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my favorite default for soup when I'm feeling under the weather. the owner is so kind and I genuinely think that the care she puts into the meals helps me feel better read more

Good neighborhood spot ! Called ahead to order pick up and they said 2 phos on Friday night would be 20-25 mins. It was ready right at the 20min mark which is great! Gave them cash which is around 10% off , fantastic! The steak came in little baggies and they gave instructions to reheat the soup and pour it over the noodles Not the best pho of my life i.e. soup is not super rich nor noodles not chewy enough. but satisfies my cravings especially being around the neighborhood+walking distance Lots of beef and the tripe was thinly cut. and they gave me the extra bean sprout and basil leaves that I love! read more

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MK Noodle has quickly become a favorite spot of mine. I've been ordering takeout from here a few times a month recently. The Pho and Bahn Mi are always so delicious and well made. Ingredients are noticeably fresh. They also have a couple noodle dishes that are a sneaky good too. Service is very fast and everything is always packaged nicely when I stop in for pick up. For dining in, there are a couple kiosks for ordering that keeps service fast. The inside of the restaurant is clean and well laid out. Can't wait to go back! read more

Experience: Once you come in, you are directed to order through the kiosk which is very convenient. Then afterwards, you sit anywhere you desire. Plenty seats available. On a Friday afternoon, with a party of two, we are able to find seat fairly quickly. Once seated, we were able to receive our order in a matter of minutes. Excellent service. Parking: Unfortunately, it appears that majority of parking is paid meter. However, it seems parking is fairly easy to find. When it comes to free spots, good luck. Worth: THE STAFF IS AMAZING. THE FOOD IS AMAZING. We had the taro milk tea (tasted delicious), BBQ Bahn Mi (Bread was so soft and THEY SERVE IT WITH FRIES) and we also had a new bowl item, which was great too! Definitely will come back. read more

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Customer service was very good however the restaurant is rather dirty and seems to be in a state of disrepair. We unfortunately found a dying cockroach on the floor of the dining room next to our table. Furthermore, the bathrooms were very dirty and I was not a fan of the slop bucket at the bussing counter where we had to throw our liquids. Also, my Vietnamese coffee was overly bitter (yes I know robusta beans are bitter, but this was next level bitter). read more

Mk Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

one of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago! quality is always great no matter when we come, which I love about this place! Very casual sit down, perfect location and delicious fresh fruit drinks. recommend the pho and Vietnamese coffee. The lady who works here is so sweet and it's such a lovely run business Their vermicelli is amazing too! read more

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This wonderful restaurant is located in lakeview. I used to work in this area but I haven't been in the neighborhood in awhile and wanted to try something new. I love Viet food, as I'm also Vietnamese soo had to stop by and try! You do have to pay for street parking but honestly it's soo worth it. They have two convenient kiosks for ordering. If you pay cash there's a 10% discount too. Lots of seating. Friendly staff. Food came out quick and was delicious! The bread for my banh mi was so soft and yummy and it came with FRIES. Such a nice touch haha. The taro milk tea was soo creamy and yummy too. I got it with strawberry popping boba. All around everything was great. Playing great K-pop music too. Would def come back when I'm back in the area! read more

Mk Noodle - 15. Banh Mi Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my favorite takeout places in the city but I also love sitting and eating. There's a fair amount of seating and each table has a small container of chili oil that you don't get with the takeout. The portions are massive and a really good price. I had the Cajun rice and added in shrimp, it was incredibly flavorful and one of my favorite dishes. I also ordered the brown sugar boba as my drink. Highly recommend to anyone in Roscoe looking for a quick & delicious bite! read more

Mk Noodle - 62. Cajun Fried Rice & 5. Crab Rangoon - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mmmm, this place hits the spot. Having a solid local Vietnamese place by you is important, and since this place opened up within the last year or so, it's been my go-to for takeout Vietnamese whether that be pho, noodle or rice dishes, or their tasty Banh Mi. Honestly everything I've had here has been very good. we ordered take out last night and having a good Banh Mi for dinner was just incredible. The bread, meat, and everything on it just hit the spot. Also, their Singaporean Noodle dish was amazing! Never tried it before until last night and I was amazed at the flavor. I will 100% return here as all of my experiences with this place have been a 10/10. Thank you, MK! read more

Ok Mk Noodle, I wish you were around when I grew up in Lakeview so I didn't have to drive all the way to Argyle to get authentic Vietnamese food! Whenever I visit my parents in the city or if I'm craving pho (which is all the time) I will be ordering pho and other dishes to take back to Deerfield because your food is that good and worth the drive! I ordered from Mk Noodle on a whim unsure what to expect because many people commented they weren't sure how authentic the pho was. I'm not Vietnamese BUT I've had my fair share of pho from here, Houston, LA, SF and NYC and this place is legit. Their broth had deep flavors and I didn't need to add anything to it because it was that good. You can really tell they cook their broth for a really long time to get that depth of flavor, it's nothing instant. I ordered a rare steak/tripe pho with extra noodles, shrimp and pork spring rolls and the beef with mushroom entree. The spring rolls are fresh and fat, the beef with mushroom was flavorful and for the price I thought everything had good portions. The pho was packaged so neatly, the rare meat was even in its own ziploc bag to not bleed into the noodles. Do yourself a favor and order extra noodles, maybe even some extra broth. I had the leftovers the next day and wish I had ordered at least an extra small broth. I ordered online on a weekday around 1pm. They are busy so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to order. I think it took at least 30 minutes for my pick up to be ready but the wait was so worth it. There were a good number of people dining in the restaurant and I was jealous and drooling as they picked up their trays of food! read more

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Mk Noodle exceeded all of my expectations! To start, the crab rangoons are some of the best I have ever had. They were very large, full, and soft. I opted for the pad see ew with shrimp which was very good. My roommate had the brisket and meatball pho. I tried it and really liked that as well! It's a cute, small place, and the woman working at the front was so sweet! Awesome neighborhood spot read more

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When I used to live in Printer's Row/South Loop, one cuisine really missing from that area was Vietnamese. There are some spots in Chinatown and the Loop, but nothing that came close to what Argyle has. Now that I'm in Lakeview, we're a lot closer to Argyle but I was happy to find a pho spot right up the street from us. My favorite phos have great broth and aren't afraid to put in meats like tripe, meatball, and tendon - many other places further south in the city just don't have that on the menu. They don't have tendon but otherwise I can get my chewy meatballs and crunchy tendon pieces I love so much. The servings are gigantic and the broth is flavorful and aromatic. And pro-top: bring cash if you can. They also have various bubble teas - while I'm not a huge fan of them my wife appreciates them. The only miss I would say would be the banh mi. I ordered the pork one with pate and mayo but I noticed it didn't have the pate nor mayo...looking back, I think they gave my the barbecue pork banh mi instead which may not come with those, but I was still a little disappointed. At least the bread, meat and fries were good, it was just missing some things I'm willing to give it another shot though I'll check to make sure I get what I ordered. read more

This is the ideal place to hit after a workout. The staff is very friendly and the food portions are amazing.

Pho and banh mi are amazing here. Huge portions for a great value. MK and staff are so kind and efficient.

This is such a nice place. Friendly service and great portion sizes. You can order ahead even if you are eating in. Don't forget to try the smoothies and teas! read more

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It's become like a ritual for us now: have an enjoyable Saturday night out ( with all the necessary precautions ), then Sunday lunch here to round out the weekend. We usually get the ribeye phở, a non-phở plate (like one of their bánh mì or bún plates), an appetizer or two, and a couple of their many options for drinks (milk tea, bubble tea, smoothies, viet iced coffee) and share each between the two of us, assaulting our taste buds with a symphony of Vietnamese flavor. Mind you, I'm an American-born Vietnamese, so I cannot speak with much authority towards "authenticity" and whatnot, but I have had my fair share of Viet food tours around Chicago, LA (Little Saigon), Vietnam proper, and of course all of the home-cooked meals I had growing up, and I can tell you this place hits all the right notes for me: plenty of nostalgia without anything that's "way out there" as to be challenging to non-Vietnamese tastes. I plan on making my way through all of their menu options before long. The owner is usually there and she's incredibly attentive to our needs. It's a self-service establishment, but she keeps it conversational and intimate enough as to still feel like you're being taken care of like at a traditional restaurant. I'm so glad we have this place here so that we don't have to make the trek all the way out to Argyle Street when the cravings strike. read more

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