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This place was one of my favorites pre-Covid, and I just haven't been back. This Saturday and I walked in about 12:30 as the only customer. The greeter-server was friendly and prompt. As I sat down (I was invited to choose my own seat) I surveyed the dining room. Nothing in decor stands out, but I was impressed with how spotlessly clean everything is. I always think that the front of the house reflects in the back, so I would assume they take equal care of sanitation in the kitchen. I orderrrd #16, the special pho dish. I was surprised the bowl had almost more sliced beef and other protein as noodles. After 1 o'clock other customer, 4 tables came in. They were all greeted and served as promptly as I was. My food was delicious and more than I could finish. I think Pho 95 is back on my favorites list.
We ate at Pho 95 on Route 64/Main Street in Saint Charles, Illinois, and found it to be very good. The service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. We had four orders of the same dish, Bun Tom Nuong Cha Glo and an order of hot tea. The dish was delicious and fresh tasting. The noodles, vegetables and fish sauce were very good. We had mixed feelings about the shrimp, however. The seasoning was very good but shrimp appeared over cooked, very dry, and lacking in texture. The egg rolls were very flaky and delicious, but had minimal filling inside. The hot tea was lukewarm and very weak in flavor. Unlike other Vietnamese restaurants that we've attended, Pho 95 has more of an American sports bar ambiance. There are three TVs in the dinning room which was highlighting current news involving updates on war and politics during our dinner hour. We found the TVs to be distracting and not contributing to our dining experience. The only indication that this was a Vietnamese restaurant was name Pho 95, the menu, and two or three pictures hanging on the wall. If you are a sports fan who loves Vietnamese food, this might be the restaurant for you.
After the local Vietnamese restaurant closed due to Covid, I didn't know where I would get my pho cravings. I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is phenomenal! I've come here several times now and my experience has always been a positive one. The staff here is very nice and the area is always kept clean. I usually get the combination pho and it's very tasty and delicious! There's a lot of people who put sriracha and/or hoisin in the broth. But I like to put that on a separate dish to dip the meat in. Definitely add in the toppings such as the bean sprouts, basil and jalapeños (if you want a bit of heat) and a squirt of lime to give it that extra fresh flavor. The broth is amazing as it without those toppings. This is now my go-to spot for pho and whenever I get the craving for it - and it's quite often - you'll see me at this place.
I dropped by after class and had a craving for pho. The food was delicious and the broth was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this local restaurant as it provides consistency with the food, the service, and the prices as well.
This place is only about 10 minutes away from my house, but this was my first time here. The restaurant is located at the end of the strip mall, tucked away in the corner. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant looked very clean and the decor reminded me of the Vietnamese restaurants in Argyle. I could instantly smell the comforting smell of Pho broth that filled the restaurant. There was a good amount of people there; more than I was expecting at 1:30 on a Saturday in St. Charles, IL. While this place is obviously named after their pho, my boyfriend and I decided to try different items on their menu. For an appetizer, my boyfriend ordered Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls), which were pleasantly light and simple. The peanut sauce that it comes with had a balanced flavor that went well with the spring rolls. You can't really go wrong with spring rolls as an appetizer! Next, my boyfriend ordered Soda Hot Ga, since it was something different and seemed interesting to him. It was an interesting flavor that grows on you the more you drink it. It is sweet and refreshing! I ordered a Banh Mi Dac Biet because I was craving one. It really hit the spot and I really enjoyed the bread they use. One thing that I noticed about some Vietnamese restaurants is that their banh mi seems lacking to me because the bread is too crusty for my liking; but the one at Pho 95 is just how I like it! My only complaint about the sandwich is that it did not have as much Cha Lua (Vietnamese ham) as I like. What the sandwich lacked in fillings, it made up with in flavor! I will definitely be coming back for a banh mi whenever I am craving one! Last, but not least, my boyfriend ordered the Bun Bo Hue. I tried the broth and it was very hearty, the kind of soup that you want to warm your stomach with on a cold winter day. It was a good mix of spicy and umami, but I personally like my Bun Bo Hue with a little more lemongrass flavor. Although it's not quite as good as my mom's (inside joke), we both still really enjoyed it and I will be back. I would definitely recommend this place! It is super authentic and the food is a great deal for what you pay for!
My wife and I were in St Charles and we were looking for a Chinese restaurant to stop and eat at. In our search we found a Vietnamese restaurant called Pho 95. Neither of us have ever eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. It was amazing! We started out with an order of Cha Gio (Egg Rolls). The egg rolls came 3 halfs to an order. They were very hot, crispy, and very tasty. For our main dish, my wife had Bun Tom Nuong Cha Gio (Vermicelli rice noodles with grilled shrimp and an egg roll). Now my wife is weird about trying new things but she really liked this dish. She even said she wouldn't mind coming back again for this meal. Now I do have to mention her dish did come with a side of fish sauce that she didn't like. But she did say the rest of the meal was wonderful. For my meal, I had the Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet (spicy hue-style noodle soup with Vietnamese ham, sliced pork, beef, and broiled blood. Now, I myself have never eaten blood but it was part of the dish so I had to try it. It was amazing! My dish came with a side plate of bean sprouts, red cabbage, and fresh basil. I added these ingredients to my soup and it made it that much better. All the different flavors. Again it was amazing! Next time we are in the area, we will definitely stop at Pho 95 again. There are so many great looking items on the menu I would love to try. The staff was awesome. Our waitress asked if we ever had Vietnamese food before? When we told her no she started to explain what some of the items on the menu were. Very nice. And the restaurant was very clean also.
Located in the strip mall. Food very authentic and flavors are not overpowering. Pho broth is very tasty and "solid"-not watery . Smalts- is great and perfectly fried. Everything from crab Rangoon to wings tasted great! Furik approved! Thumbs up
My First time here! I was super excited to try chicken pho, Broth is made of beef & pork, Taste was good. But fried rice wasn't that great.
4 months ago
Time for an updated review, as I've since started eating meat again! My sister and I popped into Pho 95 to satiate a pho craving on a crisp mid-December day, and it did not disappoint! There was just one waitstaff member that was taking care of all the folks that were dining (there were about 6-7 parties, including us) so it took a few minutes to put our order in, since he was busy taking other orders and bring out entrees to other diners. With that being said, if you're looking for a "supremely quick service" kind of spot, this might not be your go-to. After those few minutes had past, we'd put in our order for the crispy egg rolls, spring rolls, the grilled pork banh mi, and two orders of pho: the Pho 95 Special for me and the Steak & Fatty Brisket pho for my sister. We waited a handful of minutes for our apps and our pho (this was quick!) then we got to digging in. The egg rolls had a perfect CRISP exterior and a flavorful interior. The spring rolls were delightful and fresh (however, I prefer them without the thin sheets of pork), and our pho - after dressing it up with the accoutrements) was hot and delicious! Honestly, the Pho 95 Special wasn't for me, as I realized that I'm not attuned to or prefer the tendon or tripe. The rest of the meats were delicious though and I'll definitely order the Steak & Fatty Brisket Pho - since my sister loved it! I also didn't favor the pork banh mi. I just couldn't get behind the smokey flavor and didn't enjoy the seasoning. Perhaps pork just isn't my kind of protein. I will add, my sister did enjoy the banh mi, so it's certainly subjective! I'd be curious to try their other banh mi's in the future. Overall, Pho 95 was a great spot to visit and I recommend it to all locals in the area looking to satisfy their pho cravings! read more
Got some Vietnamese food in St. Charles. It seems there's many pho restaurants that have been opening. Pho 95 is another of these. Best thing to get here obviously but there's also a few other items. The service can be slow but they work hard mostly. Checked it out before coming and it sounded like it was good. It's one of the many Asian places around here. The bowls are big so you're getting a lot for the price. Anyway it's not even that crazy. It's about $13 for pho. Each of us got the Pho Chay. It's made with a vegetarian broth, the only one of the phos to have it. This also has basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños. Can be kind of plain as is. The hoisin sauce and hot sauce adds kick. Besides the pho there's also various milk teas and such beverages. The food also includes ribs and vermicelli. Of course pho is what we wanted and got. Those not wanting it can got plenty of other things. Has quite a lot of Vietnamese classics. It's closed Sundays. They have one of the pho that's okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more
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This place was one of my favorites pre-Covid, and I just haven't been back. This Saturday and I walked in about 12:30 as the only customer. The greeter-server was friendly and prompt. As I sat down (I was invited to choose my own seat) I surveyed the dining room. Nothing in decor stands out, but I was impressed with how spotlessly clean everything is. I always think that the front of the house reflects in the back, so I would assume they take equal care of sanitation in the kitchen. I orderrrd #16, the special pho dish. I was surprised the bowl had almost more sliced beef and other protein as noodles. After 1 o'clock other customer, 4 tables came in. They were all greeted and served as promptly as I was. My food was delicious and more than I could finish. I think Pho 95 is back on my favorites list. read more
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We ate at Pho 95 on Route 64/Main Street in Saint Charles, Illinois, and found it to be very good. The service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. We had four orders of the same dish, Bun Tom Nuong Cha Glo and an order of hot tea. The dish was delicious and fresh tasting. The noodles, vegetables and fish sauce were very good. We had mixed feelings about the shrimp, however. The seasoning was very good but shrimp appeared over cooked, very dry, and lacking in texture. The egg rolls were very flaky and delicious, but had minimal filling inside. The hot tea was lukewarm and very weak in flavor. Unlike other Vietnamese restaurants that we've attended, Pho 95 has more of an American sports bar ambiance. There are three TVs in the dinning room which was highlighting current news involving updates on war and politics during our dinner hour. We found the TVs to be distracting and not contributing to our dining experience. The only indication that this was a Vietnamese restaurant was name Pho 95, the menu, and two or three pictures hanging on the wall. If you are a sports fan who loves Vietnamese food, this might be the restaurant for you. read more
4 years ago
After the local Vietnamese restaurant closed due to Covid, I didn't know where I would get my pho cravings. I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is phenomenal! I've come here several times now and my experience has always been a positive one. The staff here is very nice and the area is always kept clean. I usually get the combination pho and it's very tasty and delicious! There's a lot of people who put sriracha and/or hoisin in the broth. But I like to put that on a separate dish to dip the meat in. Definitely add in the toppings such as the bean sprouts, basil and jalapeños (if you want a bit of heat) and a squirt of lime to give it that extra fresh flavor. The broth is amazing as it without those toppings. This is now my go-to spot for pho and whenever I get the craving for it - and it's quite often - you'll see me at this place. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I dropped by after class and had a craving for pho. The food was delicious and the broth was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this local restaurant as it provides consistency with the food, the service, and the prices as well. read more
5 years ago
This place is only about 10 minutes away from my house, but this was my first time here. The restaurant is located at the end of the strip mall, tucked away in the corner. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant looked very clean and the decor reminded me of the Vietnamese restaurants in Argyle. I could instantly smell the comforting smell of Pho broth that filled the restaurant. There was a good amount of people there; more than I was expecting at 1:30 on a Saturday in St. Charles, IL. While this place is obviously named after their pho, my boyfriend and I decided to try different items on their menu. For an appetizer, my boyfriend ordered Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls), which were pleasantly light and simple. The peanut sauce that it comes with had a balanced flavor that went well with the spring rolls. You can't really go wrong with spring rolls as an appetizer! Next, my boyfriend ordered Soda Hot Ga, since it was something different and seemed interesting to him. It was an interesting flavor that grows on you the more you drink it. It is sweet and refreshing! I ordered a Banh Mi Dac Biet because I was craving one. It really hit the spot and I really enjoyed the bread they use. One thing that I noticed about some Vietnamese restaurants is that their banh mi seems lacking to me because the bread is too crusty for my liking; but the one at Pho 95 is just how I like it! My only complaint about the sandwich is that it did not have as much Cha Lua (Vietnamese ham) as I like. What the sandwich lacked in fillings, it made up with in flavor! I will definitely be coming back for a banh mi whenever I am craving one! Last, but not least, my boyfriend ordered the Bun Bo Hue. I tried the broth and it was very hearty, the kind of soup that you want to warm your stomach with on a cold winter day. It was a good mix of spicy and umami, but I personally like my Bun Bo Hue with a little more lemongrass flavor. Although it's not quite as good as my mom's (inside joke), we both still really enjoyed it and I will be back. I would definitely recommend this place! It is super authentic and the food is a great deal for what you pay for! read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
My wife and I were in St Charles and we were looking for a Chinese restaurant to stop and eat at. In our search we found a Vietnamese restaurant called Pho 95. Neither of us have ever eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. It was amazing! We started out with an order of Cha Gio (Egg Rolls). The egg rolls came 3 halfs to an order. They were very hot, crispy, and very tasty. For our main dish, my wife had Bun Tom Nuong Cha Gio (Vermicelli rice noodles with grilled shrimp and an egg roll). Now my wife is weird about trying new things but she really liked this dish. She even said she wouldn't mind coming back again for this meal. Now I do have to mention her dish did come with a side of fish sauce that she didn't like. But she did say the rest of the meal was wonderful. For my meal, I had the Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet (spicy hue-style noodle soup with Vietnamese ham, sliced pork, beef, and broiled blood. Now, I myself have never eaten blood but it was part of the dish so I had to try it. It was amazing! My dish came with a side plate of bean sprouts, red cabbage, and fresh basil. I added these ingredients to my soup and it made it that much better. All the different flavors. Again it was amazing! Next time we are in the area, we will definitely stop at Pho 95 again. There are so many great looking items on the menu I would love to try. The staff was awesome. Our waitress asked if we ever had Vietnamese food before? When we told her no she started to explain what some of the items on the menu were. Very nice. And the restaurant was very clean also. read more
6 years ago
Located in the strip mall. Food very authentic and flavors are not overpowering. Pho broth is very tasty and "solid"-not watery . Smalts- is great and perfectly fried. Everything from crab Rangoon to wings tasted great! Furik approved! Thumbs up read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
My First time here! I was super excited to try chicken pho, Broth is made of beef & pork, Taste was good. But fried rice wasn't that great. read more
Cue pho pun - Pho-Nomenal! This restaurant has been around for a year, but I am just now getting around to trying it. My friends all raved about this place and it lived up to the hype. The place is huge with tons of tables. The people working here were nice. Pho comes in 2 different sizes, medium and large. Other things on the menu includes egg rolls, chicken wings, sandwiches, egg noodle soup, vermicelli and rice dishes. I say this place comes in 2nd to Pho Ha in Glendale Heights. Medium Pho with rare steak and meatballs $8.50 - Delicious! The broth is great and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The serving size is large, I can't eat it all in one sitting. Pho 95 Banh mi $4.50 - This house special Vietnamese sandwich was fresh and tasty. It has ham, pate & pork roll, and head cheese. Ice coffee $4 - Strong and yummy! It might have kept me from falling asleep that night. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) read more
Wow! I'm ashamed I never came here sooner such great flavor and super affordable! The Pho are well prepared and have tons of noodles and meat. The broth is flavorful and had very unique and earthy notes. The Korean BBQ ribs were also very tender and well spiced. I LOVED the teriyaki BBQ sauce as well. The spring rolls were so good too, I regret not getting a picture of them, but they were too good to not devour on sight seen. Lunch for 2 came out to $25. Big win. I'll definitely be back soon, and encourage all to give this place a try. read more
5 years ago
Check your order to make sure it's right before leaving. I ordered 2 orders of spring rolls and when I got home, it wasn't in the bag. I've been calling the restaurant to let them know but it's going straight to busy tone. I also ordered two orders of pho (16 & 19) and there was barely any meat. I really wanted to like this place because there aren't that many options for Pho in the area but I am sadly disappointed. read more
4 years ago
First time here. Boyfriend brought me here and he raves about their food all the time. I love avocado smoothies but I never found a place that made them the way I like. Usually it's too sweet and you lose the avocado flavor. Their avocado smoothie is thicker, which I prefer. I've had many combination vermicelli noodle salads as well and this is by far my favorite. Bo luc lac, meat was tender and juicy. Wish there was more. Take away the lecture and tomatoes, there's not much of it on the plate. Clean and spacious place. read more
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4 years ago
You know it's legit when there are a lot of Vietnamese diners. Great addition to the STC area and very happy to have something closer than Pho Ha in Glendale Heights. Food comes out quick, especially appetizers. I love the fresh shrimp spring rolls (rice paper wrapper) with peanut sauce. The kids like the fried spring rolls. For entrees, I usually get pho or the grilled pork vermicelli bowl. The vermicelli bowl is a good sized portion and I usually have leftovers. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I stopped by here recently while I was in the area for work. I was craving pho for lunch and found it on Yelp. It's located in a plaza with decent amount of parking. I was seated right away and though there wasn't too many people there, there were enough for lunch time and many to go orders I noticed as I was sitting there. Surprisingly, my order came pretty quick and well prepared just how I like my pho, with the rare meat on the side so it's not overcooked in the broth. Now everyone knows you can't beat home made pho, but I really thought the broth tasted pretty close and flavorful to what I would get at home! The only thing missing and maybe something they may consider for future menu items is adding oxtail to it. I usually like to season my pho with many flavors, but the default flavors did most of the work and I didn't need much in it. Pricing was reasonable, I guess similar to most pho places, place is clean, and service was excellent. This place calls for a 5 Star rating. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
You would think during a pandemic you would have more reasonable and safe options or your customers... $45 extra for delivery. Insane read more
4 years ago
We used to be there before and the food was wonderful! We was there this weekend with 4 people. We ordered pork chop $13.99 with rice, grill beef with rice $13.99 , and 2 pho special $15.99 each. So disappointed with the pork chop and grill beef with rice. For the pork chop with rice, there was only 1 small piece of pork chop, rice , and some veggies. This owner doesn't want us to come back. lol. So overprice and so stingy on the meat. That piece of meat is not enough for the rice. So...we got the grill beef on rice. 5 pieces thin slice and the beef was so dry and so hard to swallow. Pho was ok with way overpriced. Would not step into this place again. There are better place somewhere else. read more
3 years ago
My wife and I go around and love to try out new Vietnamese restaurants. In the area near our home this one seems to be our favorite lately. The food is super delicious. I love the banh mi sandwiches and the lemon grass chicken. The restaurant is always clean and the servers do a good job. If you're in the area swing by! read more
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Is the restaurant BYOB?
They do not serve alcohol, but I have seen people bring wine. Not sure if it is legit BYOB, but they operate that way.
My 14 year old son needs advice on what food to eat here on his homecoming date. He is so picky and only likes chicken. Help?
Pho Ga! That's their chicken soup.
Do they have a vegetarian/vegan Pho yet? They said they only had animal stock based soups the last time I called...
Yes, we have a veggie broth for pho!
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