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Had this a second time in a week. Got the rare beef pho to-go and tofu spring rolls. Ready super fast, hot, and ready to eat. Highly recommend
Love this place!! It's adorable on the inside and such a great atmosphere. The food is incredible. The sushi taco was great and unique!
After my recent visit, it's clear things have gone downhill. Prices have rose, they no longer do the drink combo, and even the contents of the soups have changed. If you're going to raise prices, then don't lessen the soup.
PHONOMENAL!!! PHO WAS HOT AND FRESH VEGGIES IN EVERYTHING ancan't help but get a brown sugar boba tea everytime! Sam the owner ! is one of the single greatest close to earth kind of boss who cares for his customers and employees Set up everything with music and soft pink cherry blossom trees that are perfect for photos
So far, we've tried this place twice for carry-out, so I can't speak to what the atmosphere of the restaurant is like. What I can say is that they are very kind and do their best to provide good customer service. Of no fault of theirs, a Door Dash Delivery person took our order without confirming with them first. So they scrambled to remake our entire order. And while they were remaking ours, they were on the phone with the poor folks who received the wrong order because of their bad delivery person. So they had to rectify that issue as well. 3 losers in this episode, and only Door Dash made out. Also, that do-do of a Door Dasher took our Korean hot dog, which happened to be their last one. Our daughter was very disappointed. I feel like Door Dash owes us, the restaurant, and their customer some compensation. I digress! The food is so tasty. What we got: Bun Bo Hue - She's spicy! But it's rich and round, and if you like seafood and fermented shrimp paste, then this is for you! This is not a dish for vanilla tastebuds. Pho with beef tendon - I've had this twice now, and both times the tendon is just cooked so well. Tender but still some chew. And the portion is so generous. Our two kids share this with me and they wolf it down! The broth is perfect warm-your-soul but not weigh-your-belly. If you haven't had tendon, it's still beef but less heavy meat, and has the texture of maybe gnocchi but it's protein and not a carb. Try it once in your life! There really isn't any texture quite like it. Taro milk tea - This was a bit too sweet for our taste. But maybe someone else prefers it that way. Please give this place some love! The food is seriously so great. It doesn't seem right that Door Dash can make such a terrible mistake yet the business is the one that has to bear the consequences of a customer having a bad experience, as well as lose money on the order and ingredients.
Revisited this favorite spot after the "remodel" (sale), and it's okay... all they did was add some decor... don't get me wrong, the cherry blossom trees and ivy walls are nice, but the old furniture, desk, and meh bathroom walls and floor have not changed an iota... so lipstick on a pig. Divey vibes are acceptable when the food is good and cheap. Not so much when the food is not good and no longer cheap... and their servers need training on how to bring out Pho with more sprouts, and the utensils (spoons not just ladles) and flavoring (chili oil missing) in a "spicy" seafood pho. Need a real chef here if you're upping prices. There are much better options around, even if it's another 10m drive to get yummy vs. mediocre Pho. Legit Costco has better in microwave bowls. Dinner for 2 people, one app 2 Pho entrees with a $7 tip = $50... after all the corrections. p.s Cool robot, though it never came to our table.
Formerly "To Pho" this restaurant now boasts new management and a new menu. I had hoped to order fried tofu, a dish I enjoyed often when I lived in China, but it's off the menu. I went with some fresh shrimp spring rolls, which were huge and excellent, and some steamed dumplings, also flavorful and well prepared. My tablemate had the chicken pho, and the serving is so large, she took more than half of it home to enjoy later. Service was top-notch, and the restaurant, including restrooms, was immaculate. Next time, I'll try a bahn mi, as I am a fan of this sandwich which fuses Vietnamese and French cuisines.
This place used to be To Pho. We were informed the restaurant was under new management. This is Pho Lover's second location. Their other location is in Galesburg, IL. As you walk in, you're greeted with a front host counter/pay area with a greenery background that was recently updated. The new owners thought it would be nice to stick a pink tree in the middle of dining area on the right. They also updated the walls on each side of the dining area with greenery as well. The bathroom is the same as previous owner (not so great). We ordered the following: Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll - $5.95 Crispy Veggie Egg Roll - $5.45 Com Dia Rice Plate - Marinate Grill Pork Chop - $13.55 Add Fried Egg - $2 Add Honey Sausage - $2 Banh Mi Sandwich (Grilled Chicken) - $8.95 P09 Pho Tai Nam, Bo Vien - $13.95 The presentation of the Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll could use some finesse. I've seen other restaurants roll spring rolls much better than this. I wish there were more herbs added to the Spring Roll to bring out the flavor. The peanut sauce was good, but not great. Crispy Veggie Egg Roll seemed they were factory made and purchased frozen. It was also good, but not great. The Com Dia Pork Rice Plate came with (2) pieces of pork, pickled daikon/carrots and cucumbers. The pork was good. The fact they charged $2 to add a fried egg and $2 for Honey Sausage seemed over the top. This plate ended up at an $18 plate, which was definitely worth it. We can order the same plate at a different restaurant and the price is much less. The Banh Mi Sandwich definitely was not worth $9. I've had Banh Mi sandwiches 100x better for $6.50. The bread was over toasted and hard. The chicken was good, but not great. It didn't hit the spot. Pho was a 3 on a scale of 5. The only great thing that about the pho was it came with a decent amount of steak beef slices and meat balls. I was hoping for the broth to hit the 'WOW' factor, but they missed their mark. When I walk into a Vietnamese restaurant, I expect the menu to be entirely dedicated to Vientamese food. Their menu included Korean Dog & Fries, Hibachi items, and other Japanese noodle/rice dishes. That is a major let down. Service: 5 stars (staff was nice) Food: 3 stars Price: 3 stars Dining area cleanliness: 3 stars Bathroom: 1 star Overall average: 3 stars Will I be back? 10% chance
This place used to be To Pho, which was one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. The service at To Pho was not always the warmest, and the interior resembled an old diner, but the food was varied, plentiful, and delicious. Moreover, To Pho's Taiwanese chef brought some unique offerings, like bao, to the menu. "Pho Lover" is not just a new name. This is basically a brand new restaurant, with a new chef, new owners, and a different menu - and no more bao. :( However, life giveth and it taketh, for where bao has gone missing, there are some new additions to the menu that may make for interesting substitutes. One thing to notice right away is that the presentation game of the restaurant has gone WAY up. From the garden-like decor, to the stylish chopsticks, custom-branded dishware, and even scenic bubble tea plastic toppers, the aesthetic is on a whole other level. This really hyped us up for our food. We each ordered a combo meal - pho tai for each of us, along with a bubble tea. Hubby got a taro smoothie (one of the best I've tried in a long time!), while I got a Thai milk tea. Both were really good, with the texture of the tapioca pearls being a particular highlight. Also, a pretty good value - about $17 bucks for a large bowl of pho and big cup of bubble tea. All that said, nothing else matters as much as the quality of the pho. When it arrived at our table, I was feeling a bit cautious - I hadn't really read the online reviews yet, but at a glance, they seemed guarded. I took a thoughtful sip of the broth with the giant spoon they give you. My first impression was: this broth is AMAZING. Complex. Flavorful. Multi-dimensional, with discernible components. But it didn't stay that way. After a few bites, for some reason, those bold flavors disappeared and coalesced into only one flavor - really salty. I am not sure why or how that came to be. The 1975 "Pepsi Challenge" came to my mind: during a blind taste test, participants overwhelmingly preferred Pepsi to Coke, due to Pepsi's higher sugar content. However, while all that sugar makes for an impressive first sip, it overwhelms an entire glass. Thus, more people prefer Coke overall. I wonder if it was something like that - if the saltiness of the broth was there all along, and built up over time until it became overpowering. Or else, maybe as the beef, et al. simmered, it just changed the flavor of the bowl? Salty broth wasn't the only problem. Something about the texture of my noodles just wasn't right. It's like they were too limp. My husband did not have that complaint, so maybe there was some inconsistency in how our bowls were made. I also noticed his beef was a bit more rare, and mine a bit more well-done, so more evidence to that point. Speaking of the beef, it was different than the cuts I usually get in pho tai. These were thicker, rounder, and leaner-looking. That said, they were still tender and tasty, so not really a problem (though I do prefer mine a bit rarer). I am sticking with 4 stars for now, because our meal was mostly a good one. I feel like I can get a better bowl of pho somewhere else right now, but am hopeful that the flavor and consistency will improve over time as this restaurant gains experience.
Pho Lover is a great Vietnamese restaurants. This restaurant is relatively new and deserves to be visited if you enjoy Vietnamese food. The first thing that you will notice is how beautiful this restaurant is. A lot of attention went into the decor. There are two very very big trees in the middle of the restaurant near the entrance. The walls are also very gorgeously decorated. The food was just as fancy. We ordered the Jumbo Pho Dac Biet (with a braised bone in beef short rib, extra meat and noodle). The short rib was fall off the bone tender. The broth was fantastic. Add the fresh bean sprouts and basil and it is super flavorful. We also ordered the Bun Combo and Egg Roll (with beef, shrimp and lemongrass pork). This was also a hit. The fish oil dressing was great. The shrimp and pork were amazing. I highly recommend Pho Lover. I will be coming back to try more of their menu.
Amazing service with delicious pho. I ordered the pho dac biet and a matcha milk tea and enjoyed both very much! The environment is peaceful and not too loud with comforting quiet ambience. Highly recommend coming here if you're craving pho! Last time I got the sushi tacos and the spring rolls that were also amazing.
Restaurant had a couple of tables filled, noise level was low. On this visit, went with P03 Pho Dac Biet (Had all the meats, meat combo). The broth was good, your traditional Pho. Service was good, water was always filled with a smile. Would come back..
7 hours ago
My husband and I ordered the pho thai and it was delicious! The broth had a depth of flavor and was soothing. The portion of noodles was very filling too! They had fast and friendly service. Looks like we found our go-to pho restaurant! read more
2 months ago
Food was ok. Service was fast. Ordered the shrimp spring rolls and it was alright. I got the rare steak pho and that was ok. Broth was kinda salty. read more
9 months ago
Pho Lover is solid. I've been here when this place had another name and I believe it is better now. The inside is very clean and inviting, with cherry blossoms as a center point of deco, hardwood floors, plenty of booths..and of course a serving robot. The staff is super attentive. As for the pho, I tend to get the house special or rare beef. The meat, tendon, meetballs, tripe are fresh. Their broth is a little different from traditional but is definitely the star, I like it! Their soup spoons are basically ladles, and rightfully so. We love their Thai iced tea and every one of their "punches". They do have banh mi, lemongrass chicken , grilled pork chop, and more. I've never had the courage to try their sushi tacos, someone let me know what those are like. There is an area of opportunity. You charge for chili oil? Cmon dude. Also, three bowls of pho, three drinks and gratuity at around $87? Love the comfort pho gives me but that pricepoint makes me step out of my comfort zone because there are a ton of options within a 5 mile radius of here. Hey, but if you're a true pho lover, you'll get your fix here. read more
9 months ago
Love this place!! It's adorable on the inside and such a great atmosphere. The food is incredible. The sushi taco was great and unique! read more
11 months ago
After my recent visit, it's clear things have gone downhill. Prices have rose, they no longer do the drink combo, and even the contents of the soups have changed. If you're going to raise prices, then don't lessen the soup. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
PHONOMENAL!!! PHO WAS HOT AND FRESH VEGGIES IN EVERYTHING ancan't help but get a brown sugar boba tea everytime! Sam the owner ! is one of the single greatest close to earth kind of boss who cares for his customers and employees Set up everything with music and soft pink cherry blossom trees that are perfect for photos read more
So far, we've tried this place twice for carry-out, so I can't speak to what the atmosphere of the restaurant is like. What I can say is that they are very kind and do their best to provide good customer service. Of no fault of theirs, a Door Dash Delivery person took our order without confirming with them first. So they scrambled to remake our entire order. And while they were remaking ours, they were on the phone with the poor folks who received the wrong order because of their bad delivery person. So they had to rectify that issue as well. 3 losers in this episode, and only Door Dash made out. Also, that do-do of a Door Dasher took our Korean hot dog, which happened to be their last one. Our daughter was very disappointed. I feel like Door Dash owes us, the restaurant, and their customer some compensation. I digress! The food is so tasty. What we got: Bun Bo Hue - She's spicy! But it's rich and round, and if you like seafood and fermented shrimp paste, then this is for you! This is not a dish for vanilla tastebuds. Pho with beef tendon - I've had this twice now, and both times the tendon is just cooked so well. Tender but still some chew. And the portion is so generous. Our two kids share this with me and they wolf it down! The broth is perfect warm-your-soul but not weigh-your-belly. If you haven't had tendon, it's still beef but less heavy meat, and has the texture of maybe gnocchi but it's protein and not a carb. Try it once in your life! There really isn't any texture quite like it. Taro milk tea - This was a bit too sweet for our taste. But maybe someone else prefers it that way. Please give this place some love! The food is seriously so great. It doesn't seem right that Door Dash can make such a terrible mistake yet the business is the one that has to bear the consequences of a customer having a bad experience, as well as lose money on the order and ingredients. read more
Revisited this favorite spot after the "remodel" (sale), and it's okay... all they did was add some decor... don't get me wrong, the cherry blossom trees and ivy walls are nice, but the old furniture, desk, and meh bathroom walls and floor have not changed an iota... so lipstick on a pig. Divey vibes are acceptable when the food is good and cheap. Not so much when the food is not good and no longer cheap... and their servers need training on how to bring out Pho with more sprouts, and the utensils (spoons not just ladles) and flavoring (chili oil missing) in a "spicy" seafood pho. Need a real chef here if you're upping prices. There are much better options around, even if it's another 10m drive to get yummy vs. mediocre Pho. Legit Costco has better in microwave bowls. Dinner for 2 people, one app 2 Pho entrees with a $7 tip = $50... after all the corrections. p.s Cool robot, though it never came to our table. read more
6 months ago
Formerly "To Pho" this restaurant now boasts new management and a new menu. I had hoped to order fried tofu, a dish I enjoyed often when I lived in China, but it's off the menu. I went with some fresh shrimp spring rolls, which were huge and excellent, and some steamed dumplings, also flavorful and well prepared. My tablemate had the chicken pho, and the serving is so large, she took more than half of it home to enjoy later. Service was top-notch, and the restaurant, including restrooms, was immaculate. Next time, I'll try a bahn mi, as I am a fan of this sandwich which fuses Vietnamese and French cuisines. read more
8 months ago
This place used to be To Pho. We were informed the restaurant was under new management. This is Pho Lover's second location. Their other location is in Galesburg, IL. As you walk in, you're greeted with a front host counter/pay area with a greenery background that was recently updated. The new owners thought it would be nice to stick a pink tree in the middle of dining area on the right. They also updated the walls on each side of the dining area with greenery as well. The bathroom is the same as previous owner (not so great). We ordered the following: Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll - $5.95 Crispy Veggie Egg Roll - $5.45 Com Dia Rice Plate - Marinate Grill Pork Chop - $13.55 Add Fried Egg - $2 Add Honey Sausage - $2 Banh Mi Sandwich (Grilled Chicken) - $8.95 P09 Pho Tai Nam, Bo Vien - $13.95 The presentation of the Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll could use some finesse. I've seen other restaurants roll spring rolls much better than this. I wish there were more herbs added to the Spring Roll to bring out the flavor. The peanut sauce was good, but not great. Crispy Veggie Egg Roll seemed they were factory made and purchased frozen. It was also good, but not great. The Com Dia Pork Rice Plate came with (2) pieces of pork, pickled daikon/carrots and cucumbers. The pork was good. The fact they charged $2 to add a fried egg and $2 for Honey Sausage seemed over the top. This plate ended up at an $18 plate, which was definitely worth it. We can order the same plate at a different restaurant and the price is much less. The Banh Mi Sandwich definitely was not worth $9. I've had Banh Mi sandwiches 100x better for $6.50. The bread was over toasted and hard. The chicken was good, but not great. It didn't hit the spot. Pho was a 3 on a scale of 5. The only great thing that about the pho was it came with a decent amount of steak beef slices and meat balls. I was hoping for the broth to hit the 'WOW' factor, but they missed their mark. When I walk into a Vietnamese restaurant, I expect the menu to be entirely dedicated to Vientamese food. Their menu included Korean Dog & Fries, Hibachi items, and other Japanese noodle/rice dishes. That is a major let down. Service: 5 stars (staff was nice) Food: 3 stars Price: 3 stars Dining area cleanliness: 3 stars Bathroom: 1 star Overall average: 3 stars Will I be back? 10% chance read more
This place used to be To Pho, which was one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. The service at To Pho was not always the warmest, and the interior resembled an old diner, but the food was varied, plentiful, and delicious. Moreover, To Pho's Taiwanese chef brought some unique offerings, like bao, to the menu. "Pho Lover" is not just a new name. This is basically a brand new restaurant, with a new chef, new owners, and a different menu - and no more bao. :( However, life giveth and it taketh, for where bao has gone missing, there are some new additions to the menu that may make for interesting substitutes. One thing to notice right away is that the presentation game of the restaurant has gone WAY up. From the garden-like decor, to the stylish chopsticks, custom-branded dishware, and even scenic bubble tea plastic toppers, the aesthetic is on a whole other level. This really hyped us up for our food. We each ordered a combo meal - pho tai for each of us, along with a bubble tea. Hubby got a taro smoothie (one of the best I've tried in a long time!), while I got a Thai milk tea. Both were really good, with the texture of the tapioca pearls being a particular highlight. Also, a pretty good value - about $17 bucks for a large bowl of pho and big cup of bubble tea. All that said, nothing else matters as much as the quality of the pho. When it arrived at our table, I was feeling a bit cautious - I hadn't really read the online reviews yet, but at a glance, they seemed guarded. I took a thoughtful sip of the broth with the giant spoon they give you. My first impression was: this broth is AMAZING. Complex. Flavorful. Multi-dimensional, with discernible components. But it didn't stay that way. After a few bites, for some reason, those bold flavors disappeared and coalesced into only one flavor - really salty. I am not sure why or how that came to be. The 1975 "Pepsi Challenge" came to my mind: during a blind taste test, participants overwhelmingly preferred Pepsi to Coke, due to Pepsi's higher sugar content. However, while all that sugar makes for an impressive first sip, it overwhelms an entire glass. Thus, more people prefer Coke overall. I wonder if it was something like that - if the saltiness of the broth was there all along, and built up over time until it became overpowering. Or else, maybe as the beef, et al. simmered, it just changed the flavor of the bowl? Salty broth wasn't the only problem. Something about the texture of my noodles just wasn't right. It's like they were too limp. My husband did not have that complaint, so maybe there was some inconsistency in how our bowls were made. I also noticed his beef was a bit more rare, and mine a bit more well-done, so more evidence to that point. Speaking of the beef, it was different than the cuts I usually get in pho tai. These were thicker, rounder, and leaner-looking. That said, they were still tender and tasty, so not really a problem (though I do prefer mine a bit rarer). I am sticking with 4 stars for now, because our meal was mostly a good one. I feel like I can get a better bowl of pho somewhere else right now, but am hopeful that the flavor and consistency will improve over time as this restaurant gains experience. read more
Pho Lover is a great Vietnamese restaurants. This restaurant is relatively new and deserves to be visited if you enjoy Vietnamese food. The first thing that you will notice is how beautiful this restaurant is. A lot of attention went into the decor. There are two very very big trees in the middle of the restaurant near the entrance. The walls are also very gorgeously decorated. The food was just as fancy. We ordered the Jumbo Pho Dac Biet (with a braised bone in beef short rib, extra meat and noodle). The short rib was fall off the bone tender. The broth was fantastic. Add the fresh bean sprouts and basil and it is super flavorful. We also ordered the Bun Combo and Egg Roll (with beef, shrimp and lemongrass pork). This was also a hit. The fish oil dressing was great. The shrimp and pork were amazing. I highly recommend Pho Lover. I will be coming back to try more of their menu. read more
1 year ago
Amazing service with delicious pho. I ordered the pho dac biet and a matcha milk tea and enjoyed both very much! The environment is peaceful and not too loud with comforting quiet ambience. Highly recommend coming here if you're craving pho! Last time I got the sushi tacos and the spring rolls that were also amazing. read more
Restaurant had a couple of tables filled, noise level was low. On this visit, went with P03 Pho Dac Biet (Had all the meats, meat combo). The broth was good, your traditional Pho. Service was good, water was always filled with a smile. Would come back.. read more
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Fantastic pho I'm Vietnamese so trust me when I say it's good. I will definitely be coming back read more
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The food here tasted exceptionally well here. I really enjoyed the Pho and Bubble Tea, but the food item that got me the most is seeing the Sushi Taco. The Sushi taco tasted amazing and I really enjoyed the nice atmosphere here! Also, really enjoyed the service here as well. read more
A few of the items I like from ToPho: Banh xeo Banh mi sandwiches Spring rolls Egg rolls Wonton egg noodle soup The pho is okay for me. But I prefer other items on the menu which I think they do better. Nice staff and small diner style restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Everything was delicious. The service was good, We really liked the cherry blossom tree and the robot was just too cute! read more
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I ordered a "Vietnamese" grilled pork chop on DoorDash. When it arrived, I couldn't believe it. It's basically a pan fried pork chop with hoisin sauce slathered over it. The other negative reviews are spot on: this place is just a cheap Chinese restaurant pretending to serve Vietnamese food. Avoid this place at all costs! read more
1 year ago
Each week I need to go there at least once. It's very good pho. It's already part of my life. read more
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a perfect balance of creamy, sweet tea with chewy (not mushy) tapioca pearls that soak up flavor, often featuring fresh ingredients like real fruit purées, customized sweetness, and minimal, non-syrupy ice for a delightful, fun textural experience. the food is delicious and the stafff is super friendly! read more
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1 year ago
First time coming here. The place is so beautiful and the music taste is amazing. It's SOO GOOD!! Most definitely coming back!! read more
1 year ago
Food, service ambiance all excellent. And the soup and mango punch were delicious. This has become my weekly treat. read more
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