vietnamese food in chicago is not the best (esp bc i grew up going to vietnamese food in westminster), BUT for chicago, pho loan is my fave spot. hits the spot, affordable, and large portions. read more

Very flavorful fried rice! I also ordered Vietnamese coffee (not pictured) but it was DELICIOUS. If I come back it would definitely be for the coffee. It had like a chocolate taste to it which I usually don't taste in Vietnamese coffee so I enjoyed it. The food came out super quick and it was hot! Our server was great, and since it was during Lunar new year weekend they made sure we were out in time for the parade which I thought was really sweet. read more

Pho Loan - chicken fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Right off the red line what can you say. Great location just like Margaritas and to the people that complain about parking stop that! Service was great. As usual ordered off a recipe crammed menu ; and when I'm over the PHO craze I'll expand my pallet. read more

Ambiance - cute family owned neighborhood restaurant right by the red line argyle train station Service - exceptional, server/cashier was super nice Food - love their homemade fish sauce, the combo platter offers a taste of everything read more

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This is a bare bones little restaurant with an extensive menu. Had some interesting dumplings wrapped in tapioca which we enjoyed. The pho was decent - I had the seafood option which was rice noodle with shrimp ( good ), calamari rings ( too chewy ) and muscles ( didn't care for them). So many options for delicious in this neighborhood - not sure if this is the best one , but not bad. Fair prices, kind service. read more

Pho Loan - Husbands pho. Looked better than it tasted . Not terrible but ok - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Portion is generous and authentic. Staff are friendly. It is my go to on days I need my no-frills Vietnamese pho fix. My husband and son like the grilled pork over rice or noodles. We have tried several up and down Argyle and they won't go anywhere else nowadays. read more

Food is good, portion is huge. Iced coffee is above average. Bread of banh mi is excellent. Take note that they will charge an extra 3% if you pay by credit card. There is no where, not inside the restaurant nor on the menu, can you see they posted anything about this charge. They lied when asked about the extra dollars claiming it is a government fee. Anyone with only one brain cell knows it is the credit card fee, there is no need to lie. Update: per the agent of IDOR, there is no such thing as a 3% credit sales tax. read more

I was planning on where to eat lunch prior to the Lunar New Year celebration event on Argyle Street, and randomly discovered this Vietnamese place. It's right on Argyle St in the Lunar New Year parade's marching direction. The waiter kindly allowed me to change my table to the one closest to the street where I could watch the event while I was there eating lunch:) I got one of the Broken Rice dishes called "Com Tam Loan Dac Biet 7 Mon". It's an assorted platter with 7 food items. I'm not sure why it's called broken rice, as the white rice tasted no different. Other than that I really enjoyed this dish. I like to have bite size of everything. The grilled pork chop was especially flavorful and juicy. The soup was complimentary which was also good. Loved the delicious Asian sausage too! The downside of this restaurant is that it's quite small. It's pretty packed on the Saturday noon I was there. However the waiters were efficient, I was able to be quickly seated and I didn't wait too long before my food was served. I recommend this great place if you want to visit somewhere similar to Chinatown! This is one of the many Asian restaurants in the area. The area is full of Asian culture so I guess that's why the Lunar New Year celebration was held. It's also very close (within walking distance) to the Red Line train station. read more

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Went in to enjoy some pho for thanksgiving and the food was okay. However, the staff should be more wary of when a guest is done eating one of the guys asked me to pay but I had to get up to pay because i was using tap turned around and my table was cleaned up i wasnt even up for more than 2 mins . . . . $35 tab and only got to enjoy half my bowl of pho read more

This is the place to get your Vietnamese food fill. I enjoyed the customer service, casual and homey. I ordered the Bo bia and the bun Thit nuong with egg rolls. The portion was big and the meat and shrimp were perfectly grilled. Would go again! I also heard they have whole fried catfish so I hope to try that soon! read more

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If you're in argyle for some delicious pho please try Pho Loan! I highly recommend their Bânh Khot Vüng Tâu (crispy mini pancake with shrimp) it's ridiculously good! Their pho was decent! I feel like they gave us soooo much for a small size so you're going to get a good deal with your pho. They're also BYOB so I'll be bringing in some soju next time I come back! read more

Pho Loan - 20. Banh Khot Vung Tau - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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3.5/5 The waiter was very hospitable, which was the best part of the time. I got a pho and summer rolls. The rolls were okay - I think there was a disproportionate amount of noodles which made it taste rather starchy. The pho was also okay - the broth was clear which was nice but the flavor was not as deep. Honestly I appreciated the vibe and the hospitality, while the food was not as good as some other places. Would still recommend though! read more

There are lots of pho restaurants in the argyle area, but this is definitely a top location for me. The broth is always very delicious and the prices are competitive. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for good pho! read more

Pho Loan - 32. Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my first time to write reviews for this restaurant. It's a lot smaller than other restaurants in area. However, tables were clean and super friendly staff. My wife who ordered the Pho đặc biệt and she said it was delicious and the flavor just about right. However, my son who ordered the Bún bò Huế, according to him, the broth needs to have little more Mắm tôm, then that would make it perfect like homemade. I ordered #98 and the meat was perfect marinade, soft and tender. However, the fish sauce needs a reduce the salt a little bit. We would love to come back and try their other dishes near future. read more

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Tried the Bun Ca Tra Vinh. Delicious soup- the catfish is exceptionally tender and the spice is just enough. Takeout was fast and well packed, and I'd definitely try Pho Loan again for their unique viet dishes. read more

The service here is below par, and the food doesn't make up for it. The restaurant owners had their two teenage sons serving us, and they did not make much effort. The restaurant was empty when we went, so they weren't busy. However, instead of providing good service, they were on their phones or wrestling with each other in the restaurant, and when they did talk to us, it was very unfriendly and curt. I don't think I would come here again. read more

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Small Vietnamese corner restaurant but loaded with delicious authentic flavor Food: Pho - 5/5 - excellent savory but clear broth, fantastic cuts of meat, ideal textured rice noodles, fresh veggies Com tam 7 mon (broken rice with 7 sides) - 5/5 - delicious broken rice served with amazing delectable 7 types of protein with the grilled pork chop being the real standout Banh canh cua (Crab udon soup) - 3.75/5 - only 2 crab meat balls, instead they gave shrimp sausage and snail sausage plus tofu and congealed pork blood Bun bo hue - 4/5 - very good spicy savory broth but not outstanding nor regards to the cuts of meat which could also be improved Hu tieu my tho - 5/5 - chewy textured tapioca noodles, clear savory broth, slices of tender pork, shrimp, squid/cuttlefish, fish balls and ***few slices of organ meat - definitely optional or try it if you're adventurous Bun rieu cua oc - 4.5/5 - not generous enough with crab nor snail; however the broth is deliciously savory and on-point Canh bun - 3.75/5 - generous on the crab paste, but too stingy or not generous enough on the water spinach and pork meat... also the broth tasted too similar to bun rieu and this restaurant's version decided to put in tofu, congealed pork blood and tomatoes even though this is NOT supposed to be bun rieu!!! Bun tom cang - 3.5/5 - the prawns were unfortunately very small and so it was unimpressive even on a bed of rice vermicelli and veggies with fish sauce Bun thit nuong tom nuong - 5/5 - well done classic of rice vermicelli with grilled pork and grilled shrimp Canh chua ca - 5/5 - spectacular perfected Southern VN classic of sweet and sour soup with fish Ca kho to - 5/5 - amazingly delicious caramelized catfish, a popular southern VN classic dish Soda chanh muoi - 5/5 Rau ma - 4/5 Sinh to bo/mit/dau - 4.5/5 Banh bot loc - 4/5 - good but not outstanding Banh khot - 4.5/5 - the restaurant's own spin... doesn't have the classic yellow turmeric Ambience: Seating enough for smaller parties Service: Mediocre; but no complaints just that there's no itemized receipt*** read more

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The service was standard. I do want to highlight that they served a bottle of water instead of a cup of water. Parking is easy after 6PM, as everything is free. Overall, the food was GOOD. The dishes I ate were: [4/5] Dishes --- #94 | Com Tam Loan Dac Biet 7 Mon Classic Vietnamese dish with the several different types of meat you can get with the dish. It is a good value to try the different proteins you can get. I thought the highlight was the pork chop and nem nuong was the most savory. The rice was a bit drier than to my liking, but good dish overall. You'll be able to taste what pork skin and the other specialty meats taste like. I enjoyed it and thought it was on par with the other local restaurants. [3/5] Dishes --- #13 | Tom Chien Bot Tasty and crunchy. I may have liked it overall because the sweet chili sauce is good, but I imagine that you can buy any fried shrimp and dip it in that suace (likely store bought) and get it to taste as good. The size was moderate, as expected of an appetizer. Overall the place is good. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. #94 is definitely worth a try if it is your first time here! read more

Pho Loan - #13 | Tom Chien Bot - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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There are a million Vietnamese places in Argyle but Pho Loan is our default place to go. Not because of pho - we actually found most pho in the rea amazing and couldn't tell much of the difference. The thing you should really order here is anything with a *charcoal-grilled pork chop*. Their perfectly marinated and grilled pork chop is the best we've had so far - sweet, moist, flavorful. They also have a bunch of interesting appetizers like the crispy mini pancake with shrimp and the rice rolls - not every Vietnamese restaurant offers this So, don't just order pho whenever you get Vietnamese food! ps: I do have to say that they seem to only offer bottled water (50c each I think) which is a bit strange. But not gonna stop me for getting those pork chops read more

In my quest to try all the restaurants on Argyle I did not hold high hopes based on the looks outside. I was wrong. This place is a good place to eat. There were several others there. One family with 3 well behaved kids. One middle aged man that was greeted by name so must be a regular. The place had turn over and several pick ups to go. I started with Spring rolls and peanut sauce. The rolls were generous and rolled tight. The peanut sauce was kind of sweet. I then had a vegetarian stir fry with steamed rice. I forgot that it came with tofu and I usually avoid that but even this was pretty good. The meal was well worth eating and not too expensive. The atmosphere was comfortable and I enjoyed a good session of reading and did not feel pressured to leave. It is a comfortable place to eat. read more

Pho Loan - an order of Spring rolls is twice this size. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was on balance good/OK, but not great. Service was pleasant, but there was a lot of confusion about orders and how certain items should be self-assembled (I do plead guilty to unfamiliarity with this cuisine). Vibe is of a hangout for locals. read more

I got #21 Bo Bit Tet and let's just say pictures are quite deceiving but also I've had this dish before it was just not the same. The description is incorrect as well! It says beef steak with Chinese sausage and that was NOT Chinese sausage. When we asked the server she said it was supposed to be like that... I was getting served andouille sausage, very disappointed. read more

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I've been coming here for the past few months and every time I try to order something new on the menu. My main pho has been beef and tendon and all I can say is Yum!. The dish of fresh vegetable is generous. For some reason, I end up drinking the entire soup at the end of the meal all the time and I am not thirsty after that. The service here is great and I like it that they let you pack your own take home food. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes pho. read more

Pho Loan - Beef tendon noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is ok but not very flavorful compared to other options nearby. Everything seems just a bit shabby and unkempt.

I have been going here consistently this year when I first tried it. Their phó is really good and the portion size is the biggest I have had! Price range is about the same compared to others. Sometimes the soup can be a bit on the sweeter side but I don't really mind it. I also tried their bánh mì sandwich which was pretty decent. Location is convenient. Right off the redline or you can park on the side streets for free parking. Keep continuing what you are doing. I'll be back again :). read more

Pho Loan - Phó Tai- Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was just ok, and I wasn't overly impressed with the oxtail pho I ordered. It had a weird medicinal taste and some brown, stalky vegetables that I had never seen came with it. Prices were a bit higher than neighboring establishments and we were charged for hot tea, which wasn't explicitly mentioned (though I guess we should have asked - it was only $1.5 but we didn't get any refills to the puny teapot that 'hot tea' entailed ). In total paid ~14$ for my normal sized bowl of pho and sad tea. Ambience and cleanliness all about the same as any other pho shop in argyle, and the shop itself is quite small. The fact that this place is literally right next to the station may account for the higher prices, but imo walk a little further for a better food experience. read more

Pho Loan - Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i can only review about the foods as i ordered from UberEats. i ordered the combo canh chua ca and ca kho. i like the two because the fish wasn't fishy at all. the seasoning is on the sweeter side for me (and I'm from Saigon). canh chua portion is good. i wish they included a small container of plain fish sauce with canh chua though read more

Pho Loan - 114. Canh Chua Ca va Ca Kho To - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great, lots of flavor and ample amount of ingredients. The people were friendly and the setting was pretty peaceful. read more

Pho Loan - House Special Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good spot conveniently next to the train stop. There are many similar restaurants on this street but Pho Loan's sign catches your eye...follow the light! We had three different food items, one sandwich, one soup, one shrimp with veggies & spice, all VERY good. We split the bill in half for payment and with tip and tax only paid $17 each, for all that food! read more

Pho Loan - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Argyle is one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago, and there's a lot of competition for good food here. Nevertheless, Pho Loan did not disappoint. My friends and I loved the vibe as soon as we walked in - it was busy enough to give the sense that the food was good, but casual and home-y. There were some Vietnamese people around that felt like regulars, since they seemed to know the staff, and I really liked the energy. The service was really friendly and lovely, and happy to answer any questions we had. We got the bang khot cake, a special we saw on a poster taped on the wall, and was like fried batter and little prawns. It was kind of an impulse decision as an appetizer, but we all loved it, and I'm super glad we got it. My friend got the chicken pho, which had a really good fragrant broth, and I got the bun cha dish with the shrimp rice cakes, which was delicious. I loved this meal and would definitely come back again and work my way through the rest of their menu. read more

I've always been a Tank Noodle girl up until recently. I just couldn't continue to justify their price increase of late. That being said, this is the only other pho place that I've eaten on my semi-annual visit while in Viet-town. Everything was great-the price, portion, speed, service and flavor were on point. Two phos, bahn xeo, and pork rice noodle salad (so much meat!) Extra bonus points for the fact that the place is pretty darn clean for Viet-town standard. I would normal wait to use the bathroom at home, but here I was comfortable enough to let my son use it. We will be be back here again. read more

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I love com tam, & when I heard about their com tam special, I knew i had to try. It is amazing! read more

Pho Loan - Com Tam Loan Dac Biet 7 Mon - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to this place in the morning. There are some streets around where you could park for free but it is a hit or miss. Most likely you will have to pay for meter. We got sat down immediately. Service was good. The food was great! I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and combo fried rice. Both meals were really good! I would come back for these two items again. I had their pho soup before and it was pretty good. read more

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Ordered Pho Tai and got sick immediately after eating it. Only ate half of it. Called the restaurant the next day and the owner said that she could not help me unless I went to a doctor and showed her the receipt for that. I didn't go to a doctor for food poisoning...I've had it before, know what it feels like, and I just let it pass. Things happen and that's okay but the way the owner handled it was completely rude, uncaring, and disrespectful. As I was asking her a follow up question for clarification she hung up the phone. read more

Pho Loan - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pho Loan is one of my Go to places for Pho! When my other pho shops closed..I go to here!! And when pho loan close..I go to pho 777...I think 2 of the best pho in argyle...Pho Loans Pho Dac Biet is probably the best! Lots of meat! Not many places load up as much meat as they do!!! Generous portion and prices not so high! Will definitely be coming back! read more

It's much cozier here than the other establishments in Argyle. This is our go-to place when we're in the mood for pho and bbq pork plates. Yummm. read more

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Named top 5 pho in Chicago. Friendly, extensive menu with your typical pho, bahn mi, bun noodle bowls, and more. The pho is consistently good (try the oxtail version for something a bit different!) served with basic veggies including culantro (long serrated version of cilantro). Fun apps to try. And the friend banana smothered in coconut milk, tapioca, and peanuts is amazing. Vietnamese coffee is good but a little too sweet for my tastes. Try the Bahn Xeo (Vietnamese crepe)! Prices are good, place is clean, menu has photos. Try it! read more

Pho Loan - Fried banana smothered in coconut, tapioca, peanuts. So good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gave us a dirty table and the spoon was dirty Didn't even bother to clean are table even though they where cleaning other table. Don't eat here read more

I eat here a lot but it's been a long time that I have a huge portion of my order like this. Unfortunately, they cooked both meals with the same broth and they put the shrimp paste into wrong order which is my husband order Banh Canh Cua. I ate Bun Rieu and I supposed to have the shrimp paste instead. The chef was not very perfection about the foods or they didn't care. read more

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Half of our food didn't arrive. The restaurant confirmed it was their mistake and that it was sitting on the counter, and that they couldn't send anyone to deliver it and that I had a call Grubhub. I asked for a new delivery driver from Grubhub but it turns out they were gonna close in 10 minutes and told me to contact Grubhub to waste time so they didn't have to deliver it. Plus it arrived late, cold, and to the wrong house. read more