When I think about a pho spot, I think about the fat buddha at the front counter, plastic chop sticks at each table, sauces prepared. This place had it all. The smell was authentic and the pho was just what you want. The oil from far away Vietnam on the surface of your pho soup. The noodles that bring you oodles of joy with protein cooking in your soup broth. Per usual, the service was as fast as you can order, so that you can eat, pay and leave. This is what I think and want in a pho place. In this way, come experience a flavorful meal. read more

Although I have specific requests for my food, service was really speedy. As this was my 3rd time there, the food was awesomely prepared to my expectations. Here's my criticism ... Beef was quite tough to process. They could organize the tables a bit better. I felt like the tables were way too close to each other. Also, after customers leave, how about wiping the stickiness from their tables? read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese spring rolls (no lettuce, no pork) - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Giving this place a 4 start because my daughter liked the Pho (item #22 on the menu). The bahn might pork was tasty as well. However I think this place might be better suited for carry out. It's a small dated place, the service was a bit challenged between handling the doordash orders and seated customers. read more

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Delicious pho. Really hit the spot. 10/10 would recommend. No extra charge for using credit card. read more

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No frills, home spun, authentic, flavor packed, quality Pho from Pho 888 (Not to be confused with Pho 777 across the street). Out of the 15 places to choose from on Argyle for quality Pho, you won't go wrong with this place. If you're looking for a quality local place with scotch tape on the walls and hand written receipt, this is the right place for you. This place is my second favorite on the strip, and great for when you want to mix it up. read more

My fave Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago so far!!! As someone who moved to Chicago from the Bay Area, it is VERY difficult to beat the Vietnamese food there and I miss it! I've tried a few other Vietnamese restaurants around the city but nothing has met my standards until this place! Pho is more on the cinnamon-y side which I don't mind bc it's still super packed with flavor. They also add tripe to their pho dac biet which is not too common anymore so I was quite surprised. Bánh mì is very good, the meat is very flavorful and the pickled veggies balance well. Bánh canh is pretty standard too, they use premade udon noodles but I wished they used handmade bc it would be so much better! Prices are pretty average as well. read more

Pretty standard bahn mi! There were so many spots to choose from in argyle and we stumbled upon this one. I think i prefer the curry chicken Bahn mi over the standard chicken bahn mi. Service was really quick and staff were kind read more

Pho 888 - Chicken Bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just picked up my first to go order from here. Haven't tried it yet, but no matter how good the food may or may not be, I will never go back here again. The worst customer service. Waited my turn to pick up my food and once it was my turn, the lady completely skipped over me and started helping the people behind me and when I tried to intercede and say that I was next, she snapped at me and literally told me I have to wait my turn. Most bizarre experience ever. Then she went on to ignore me and told me my food wasn't ready, even though I could see it sitting there on the counter. It took another customer stepping in, pointing out that my food was sitting on the counter, until she gave it to me. She did apologize, but I don't care. Never going back. read more

We went after the Argyle Night Market. We were looking for vegan options because didn't find many at the market. It was verrry busy and lively so it took almost an hour to order and get our food. It had really good the vegetarian pho. I tried something new with 186. Canh Chua Chay -- it was very tomato-y which I love and okra did not make the soup slimy or sticky! The portion sizes are really big! I could only eat half. It was a really nice place, feels very homey, and very close to the red line stop. Would go again! read more

Pho 888 - 186. Canh Chua Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken pho I ordered was delicious. Warm, flavorful, and hit the spot on this cold day. read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I purchased from this restaurant on yesterday. The meat itself want not consumable because it was so tough. Today, I went to warm it up, and the meat was molded. This is unexceptable, in the video you can actually see the mold in the meat! I am highly disappointed and disgusted. read more

Pho 888 - Proof of purchase. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here after an event. I got the bun thit nuong cha gio heo. When looking at the price it seemed a bit pricey but when looking at the portions things made more sense. Service is pretty quick and I would definitely come back. I left full and satisfied. read more

Pho 888 - 54. Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio Heo - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

No-frills, good food! The staff members were nice and checked in on us. I noticed some people working while enjoying their meals, which added to the relaxed vibe. The portions were generous and I had leftovers to take home. My bowl of pho was loaded with plenty of onions which I really loved. read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been visiting Argyle for over 20 years, but this was my first time dining at Pho 888. I was sad to find that my go-to pho spot now closed, so in search for Pho, I was eager to try something new. Pho 888 restaurant had a cozy, casual café vibe--definitely not fine dining, but welcoming. While the menu was extensive, I really just wanted the pho, but I was tempted to try their other dishes. I ordered the Pho 888 combination bowl for $18.95, and it did not disappoint. The portions were generous, and the broth was rich and savory, with the aroma of star anise coming through beautifully. Overall, I was very satisfied with my meal and would gladly return when I'm in town. Next time, I'd love to explore their rice dishes and appetizers. Definitely try this place! read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went specifically for the Vegan Pho. It was outstanding. I got it to go and the $16.95 price was great value because I managed to make 2 1/2 meals. The items were all carefully packaged and separated. Broth, Noodles, Bean Sprouts, Thai basil, Sriracha, Hoisin, all individually packaged so you can combine to your liking and portion. I will be back soon for mo' Pho. read more

That #24, Pho Tai Bo Vien or what I like to call beef salad might just be Chicago's best dish. Seriously, it takes my breath away every time I visit the city and get to enjoy it. I've brought friends here, and while the pho is fantastic, the beef salad is truly magical! Just a heads-up: it does have nuts, so if you have an allergy, be sure to let them know. Otherwise, it's an incredible dish that never fails to make me happy and it just might do the same for you! read more

Pho 888 - 24. Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Some of the best pho and bahn mi I have had in Chicago, beat only by the dipping aspect of Phodega. I really enjoyed that the broth was super rich, the meat was tender, and the noodles were thicker so they didn't get as soggy. Very delicious spot! read more

If their name wasn't clear enough, their menu is straightforward. The owners are some of the friendliest people I've met in the city. I stopped by for a quick meal before a concert. Our entire table ended up ordering pho, and we had no complaints. The servings alone are so generous, a single bowl is enough to feed two people to be honest. I will point out the classic spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, and coriander) in their broth packs a punch. The flavor really shined through which was a surprise for me who was looking for more of the bone broth flavor. read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came with her for dinner with a group of friends and some of the my favorite viet food in Chicago! I got the bun bo hue which had great flavor and portions were huge! Super nice staff too. Would def recommend this place read more

Perfect bowl of soup... flavorful and warm ! Fills you up nicely on a cold day or night. read more

Pho 888 - Bun 39. Mi Bo Kho Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fried rice: not much stuff to make this worth 18$ Beef banh mi: a bit too sweet, nothing special. Bun Bo hue: you have to get this. Huge amount for only 17$. This itself can feed 2 people. Just giant. And the flavor is great too. I would give 5 star for this dish. Slightly sweet and very savory soup with lots of thin cut meat flank and a big pork leg(not cooked enough for this one though). Looks spicy but not that bad. Goes well with the rice noodle Thai tea boba: don't get this. Boba's not cooked enough. Too tough. Also too sweet. Feels like the powder bag version of Thai tea you can get for 50 cents in an Asian grocery store. Definitely not worth 6.5$ read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is so delicious, and the staff are sweet and friendly! The interior is decorated simply and casually, and the menu is very expansive, with a diverse selection of Vietnamese staples-- from pho to banh mis to bun bo hue. My 3 friends and I came on a Friday night and it wasn't busy. We ordered 5 dishes to split amongst us all: - Pho Tai: I'd say this is probably among the best pho I've had thus far in Chicago; the broth is just so flavorful, savory, and aromatic, and the noodles are cooked to the perfect texture. - Banh Mi with Grilled Pork: Would totally recommend the banh mis here; the bread is warm, flaky, and delicious with the perfect amount of sauce and veggies. The grilled pork is a classic, and the meat is nicely cooked and full of flavor. - Banh Mi with Shredded Pork Skins: The pork skin provided great textures and unique flavors; another awesome choice of banh mi to order. - Bun Bo Hue: I personally liked the pho better, but this broth is spicy and flavorful, and the meats and other ingredients add to the overall heartiness of this classic dish. - Banh hoi tom thit nuong with pork (fine vermicelli mats with BBQ shrimp and pork): These build your own spring rolls are consistently among my favorite Vietnamese dishes. The BBQ shrimp and pork here are grilled wonderfully, and the fresh veggies and rice noodles create a light, fresh, balanced flavor. There was a little too much rice noodle and not enough meat for the rolls though, so we had a quite a bit of rice noodles left at the end. But they were delicious when soaked in the nuoc cham sauce. The total with tip came out to $23 per person, which isn't bad, considering we ordered a lot of food and were all very full and satisfied afterwards. The prices are pretty standard relative to other restaurants in Argyle. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 5/5 read more

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Great food and generous portions but most importantly packaged effectively to heat up your broth the right way when you get it for pick-up/carry out. When you get Pho they give you your noodles and additional toppings and broth each in separate containers so you can heat up the broth properly and then add your noodles and toppings to heat them. Unfortunately too many places just give you everything all in one and the noodles basically disintegrate by the time you're ready to eat. The pick up counter is also quick and efficient so you don't have to spend a long time picking up a to go order. read more

I came for an early weekend lunch, no one else was eating here yet, and got one of their phos. They seem to give more protein than some other pho restaurants. In terms of the broth, it tasted like the standard broth you'd expect, nothing significantly better than any other place in the neighborhood. Their squeeze bottles for the sauces were sticky to the touch, so sanitation can be improved. I did enjoy my pho, as I typically do, but I can't say it was anything that blew me away or significantly better than your ordinary bowl of pho. The space is on the smaller side for a Vietnamese restaurant and I'm not sure that they would be able to accommodate larger parties. They only have one high chair in the restaurant if that helps give you a gauge of capacity. read more

Pho flavor profile was off. Too much Star Anise and too much Cinnamon. I think they do this on purpose, to make their Pho unique. Problem is, you can't improve on something near perfect. Experimenting with stronger flavors with extra Star Anise and Extra Cinnamon doesn't work. It's close, but doesn't hit read more

This was a good bowl of pho. I prefer my broth to taste a little different but I really enjoyed it. My partner got a different noodle dish which was amazing! I'd go back for that again! The service was really quick and kind. They got us our things and ensured we had everything we needed. My partner has a hard time with chopsticks be I appreciated that they weren't mean to him about needing a fork. It's a casual place, so don't stress. However it's still pretty nice inside so could be a cute and intimate place to take a date! read more

Ordered delivery and omg bun Bo hue was amazing! So flavorful and the portion was huge! I highly recommend! read more

Pho 888 - 69. Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Weekend of lots of spots to show off food we love to our visiting family. Pho 88 love the pho! And the Bahmi sandwich! Delicious fresh ingredients! read more

This is a small and casual pho place in uptown. They had a variety of options, and I chose to get the vegetable pho. It was very fresh and refreshing. There were many vegetables and tofu. With the addition of all the sauces and lime it turned out to be a very delicious meal. The portion size is large and the menu has a lot of different food options. The food came out very quickly and it was an affordable meal. read more

Pho 888 - Vegan vegetable pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing banh mi. I got the grilled pork. So flavorful. Really liked the avocado smoothie as well.

Spring rolls were sloppy and the pho noodles tasted stale. What a waste of money, I can't eat this meal.

The service and quality of food was excellent.The Beef Satay was amazing.The Pho was tasty and filled with meat.

Great find! We were headed to Tank Noodle but forgot they were closed Wednesdays, so we came here instead. So glad we did! We were immediately sat and given water. We ordered the Shrimp Summer Rolls and each got a Pho Tai. The summer rolls were pretty large, and were a perfect vehicle for the peanut sauce lol! The pho was pho-nomenal! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the amount of meat you get in the order definitely makes the price worth it. The noodles were slightly hard for my taste when the soup first arrived at the table, but after spending some time in the broth they loosened right up. My boyfriend had the fresh lemonade and it was delicious. Service was fast, and the restaurant and bathrooms were clean. This is definitely my new favorite spot in Argyle. read more

Pho 888 - 23. Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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In terms of pho restaurants in Argyle, Pho 888 is one of my favorites. I love getting the bun bo hue and while that isn't pho, it is a noodle dish. The flavors are so good, and honestly, it tastes even better the next day if you save it. The restaurant inside is small but spacious enough where I don't feel like I'm too close to other patrons. Service is crazy fast, with us ordering and almost immediately getting our dishes. Pro tip: If I order take out and have broth left over after I eat the noodles and I want more, I just boil the broth and add in frozen udon noodles to get a second serving! read more

Pho 888 - 69. Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I dunno why I gave this place such a low score years ago. I often crave for pho from this place. While the dining area is small and cozy, I definitely prefer this place compared to Tank Noodles next door. The pho and noodle dishes are excellent, and the service is quick. Can't wait to come back. read more

My go to Pho spot on the northside. Always tasty. Friendly service. Family owned. Almost everyone coming to the neighborhood for Pho and other Vietnamese delights goes to the place around the corner, but they're missing out. Service is way better here as well. read more

Incredible large bows; guaranteed leftovers or you can share with someone. Pho is the perfect fish for cold weather. satisfactory flavor and portions. service is okay; they serve you pretty fast. Good price for the amount of pho you get. This is a casual little place. I've been here at least 3 times and there is always available seating. read more

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I came here with a friend and we wanted to order something more traditional and resembles what my mom would make for me and my brother growing up. I ordered in broken Vietnamese and the owner was so so soooo sweet. Her petite stature belies her kindness and warmth that was truly felt. We got extra food for the same price for a soup dish (we made sure to tip her really generously). The food was flavorful. I ordered "ca kho to" (137) and "canh chua chay" (186) on their menu. This pairing is a match made in heaven in Vietnamese cuisine. You get braised caramelized filets of catfish with a perfectly savory sweet and sour soup. I'd bring my friends back here and try their other dishes and experience the owner's hospitality read more

Pho 888 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My favorite pho place. I go here a couple of times a year but especially after my yearly health check. After fasting for 12 hours for a blood panel, having pho is perfect. read more

This is my go to pho spot. You could throw a Rick and hit a pho spot on Argyle so I like to go to a place that gives you a good bang for your and feels like you're sitting in your grandmas kitchen. read more