Order the pho. Fresh and delicious. Even to go. It stays hot. Generous portions too. A St Charles gem.

Flavor-wise, they hit the mark, the broth for both the pho and Bún Bò Huế was spot-on and genuinely authentic. But overall, the food took way too long to come out, and the portions were disappointing. My Bún Bò Huế was pretty much all broth with barely any noodles or meat. Honestly, the kids' pho looked like it came with more noodles than my full-sized bowl. It's a real shame because the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing with taste, but between the long wait and stingy portioning, it's hard to justify. read more

Ordered GrubHub from here today because I have been on a banh mi sandwich kick lately. I tried the Chicken sandwich without jalapeno and extra butter. The bread was a little dry on the ends, so it was crunchier in parts than I had hoped for but the flavor of the chicken was really good! The crispy egg rolls were SO delicious... They tasted very similar to homemade lumpia I've had before. Would definitely love to check out the other menu items and see what the service is like in person. Overall very tasty! read more

Pho Ly - 1. Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Just tried this place for the first time. Very clean and nice inside. I placed a Togo order, it came out pretty quickly given how busy it was. The bánh mì hit the spot. Also tried the egg rolls and crab Rangoon. I enjoyed watching how this place ran while I was waiting. They work as a team, dirty plates are cleared, and no one is standing around. Someone even brought me a water while I waited which was a nice touch. Looking forward to trying more and dining in. read more

Pho Ly - Chicken bánh mì - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Major language barrier. It was awkward to attempt to ask a couple simple menu questions since nobody spoke English there at all. It also got very awkward when trying to pay with cash too. 4 of us, 3 ordered Pho, 1 had Fried Rice and the table shared Spring rolls. Food was good, fresh, but pretty basic stuff and I found it to be quite expensive for what you get, but that might be due to it being downtown St Charles. $100 for 4 people and that's without any drinks except water . ....Meh read more

Food was tasting as it should be! Place is airy & not congested. Love the simple decor & appreciate the tidiness. Service is fast each time we visit. Slightly elevated prices but serving of pho is more than enough. read more

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Yes I never knew the previous owner from pho 95 opened up pho ly. The mood is amazing g and delicious. The only thing g I was NOT aware was the fact that when they bring you the check the TIP was already included since I had to do an errand I left my son with the bill he did not read it and when he paid it ask for tip which it was DOUBLE tip Read the check and also when you pay The ambiance is very serene the bathrooms are clean family restaurant the down said no parking so you need to find your parking read more

This pho is a great tasty pho. The broth has great layers to it and portions are perfect. Pricing is great. This is on par with solid spots on the west coast in san diego. Overall i can say this is going to be my go to spot out here in the burbs read more

Really good. We had the GF and vegetarian Pho. They were great! We asked for extra veggies and the waiter happily brought more. They were kind and. All went well! We will go back! read more

One of the best banh mi I've had in this area. The bread has been close to perfect every time - just the right crisp on the crust and chew on the inside. Pho very good. I've been at least a dozen times and always left happy. read more

Ate here for the first time. Food was good, but portions were much less than what we've found in other similar restaurants, therefore making it more expensive. Service was good and quick. read more

Just a quick review to say that this place has some great spring rolls for a great price. Was passing some time at the Antique Market tucked off Main St and was feeling a little hungry so I decided to check out what was open nearby and saw the sign for Pho Ly. I decided some spring rolls should be able to hold me over so I headed there. The interior of the restaurant is a good size with a nice amount of tables. It was clean and quiet with a small bar near the entrance and some festive holiday decoration too. The staff were friendly and attentive offering me a table at first and then being happy to let me place a to-go order at the counter. They told me the rolls should be ready in a few minutes so I said I would be right back and went to grab some things from Rocket Fizz. When I came back my order was ready and I was so hungry that I ended up just eating them in the car on the way to my next appointment. They tasted good with nice sized shrimp and the fillings inside were fresh. The next time I'm in St Charles I will strongly consider giving more of Pho Ly's menu a try. read more

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Pho Ly restaurant is located in downtown St. Charles. It's nice that we don't have to go to the city to have some good Vietnamese food. I like to order a large bowl of pho with steak, brisket and tripe. It's very delicious. I have also ordered the banh mi sandwiches, hu tieu and rice vermicelli. I will have to come back and try other dishes. The restaurant is clean, there are many tables. The staff is so nice and they answer all your questions about the menu. The service is quick. There is parking behind the gas station next door. read more

An absolute gem in St. Charles. It was a cold night after our fun visit across the street at Ghoulish Mortals and I really wanted some delicious pho. We all got the shrimp pho and it hit the spot. Super tasty broth and the large was no kidding LARGE. One of the server was great and polite....the other.....not so much. But it won't stop me for coming back for some yummy pho next time we're in St. Charles. read more

Pho Ly - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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My wife and I have been coming here for quite some time now and it has been amazing every time! The phở broth is always on point and I'm one of those that don't like to add hoisin and sriracha in the broth. I like to add them on a side dish to dip my meat in. I will add the basil, bean sprouts, lime juice and jalapeños in the soup, however. One of the ladies that work there (not sure if it's the wife or owner) is always so nice to us and welcomes us whenever we come in. The service is always great too. Not much to complain about. The place is always very quiet even though the restaurant is pretty spacious. It's also very clean and they are quick to buss tables as soon as customers are done. Will continue to come back! read more

Pho Ly - 16. Pho Ly Special - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Food is amazing, service was excellent! This is my go to restaurant for Vietnamese food. Yummy!!!

Alas, St. Charles has got itself an AMAZING Vietnamese spot! Pho Ly had caught my eye as I was driving on main street and I had to stop by and give it a try. I brought my sister with, and we set out on our first foodie venture at this spot. My sister ordered the combination fried rice, and I had ordered the tofu vermicelli noodles along with a taro smoothie with Boba. Everything was freshly made, delicious, well, seasoned, and incredibly enjoyable. Staff was incredibly kind and attentive. As far as the space goes, it is an open space, well lit, and modern spot. Highly enjoyable and comfortable seating. We will definitely be returning to this spot to try out more things on the menu. Highly recommend to all folks looking for a solid Vietnamese spot in town! read more

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Located downtown St Charles next door to shell and across from fill up station. There is parking on the side street. The pho is good and tasty. This is up there next to pho 95. Service was good and the restaurant was clean. read more

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Never been disappointed. Always feel better after i eat here. Excellent service and very clean. All of the staff seem to work well together. Fair pricing. read more

We love this place!! The pho is amazing and always gives us leftovers. we've gone many times and it never gets old. read more

From a firsthand recommendation and their great reviews, we decided to try the authentic Vietnamese chow at Pho Ly on 64 in St Charles. Parking is on municipal lot(s) near the restaurant. They've been open just over a year. The atmosphere is casual. The service is outstanding. The bar is beer & wine. We had "Spicy Lemongrass Chicken", a rice/ vermicelli bowl and their crab rangoon for an appetizer. The chicken was definitely spiced up with nice chilis. The food was legitimate, delicious and relatively inexpensive. We'll certainly be back! read more

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Great pho place in St Charles and probably the best in the Fox River area. The broth tasted authentic, flavorful, and clean. The meat was high quality, including the meatballs which some place would use lower quality ones that have a lot of filler and fat. Service was prompt and friendly in an open interior. The inside doesn't smell like the kitchen so you can leave without carrying the pho odor all day. Highly recommend. read more

We just stumbled on the place one Friday evening and we're very pleasantly surprised. I fresh a new interior ,extremely nice staff and a full menu. We were just eating light for dinner and tried the rolls in the bahn mi . Very tasty. We aren't experts on bahn mi by any stretch, but it seemed to be a bit of a different meat style than we're used to, but the sandwich was still very delicious. The bread was baked that day and perfect. I really can't wait to go back to try other things. I think they're trying to get their liquor license but for now it's BYOB. read more

Service and their sandwiches are very good I haven't tried their soups but will definately try to come back and try them . read more

Discovered this hidden gem of a Vietnamese Pho spot on Main Street. Tried spring rolls, special banh mi, and the special pho - and it was a delightful experience! Pho had a rich beef flavor, abundant meat, and generous condiments. The only thing I would say and it's very minor is that I wished the Banh mi French bread would be light and airy (it was dry), but the flavors were top-notch. The issue with the bread is so minor it would not prevent me from ordering it again. Spring rolls were a hit, and the sauce was perfect. Impressed overall; I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came in for lunch on a Sunday with a friend and we were able to be seated right away. It was more empty at 11:30am, but it started filling up quickly shortly after. We got the Egg Rolls to start. They came out pretty quickly. The egg rolls were crispy, just how I like them! I ordered the Bo Bun Hue. I guess I was used to other places asking if I wanted the boiled blood, but Pho Ly includes it by default. Other than forgetting to ask to exclude that, I really enjoyed my meal! I was suprised it came with beef shank. I want to try one of the classic pho bowls next time. read more

Came here for lunch and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was nice and spacious. Very clean and modern decor. The staff were really friendly. I ordered the special pho and egg rolls. The broth was really good and not sweet like other places which was a plus. The meat portion was generous. The egg rolls were crispy and average. The waiter came to the table multiple times and was attentive. I ordered a bahn mi to go which I ate a few hours later for dinner. Surprisingly, the bread was still crispy. The sandwich was really good! Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

Pho Ly - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

This place is amazing!!! The food is phenomenal and the pho is perfect. The service and staff are also amazing and really welcoming. I definitely recommend the crème Rangoon's!!! read more

This place is easily my new favorite local Vietnamese spot! The interior is very bright and clean and the service deserves a round of applause. There are a few parking spots right next to the side door but there is also free parking behind the gas station that is super convenient. I LOVE spring rolls and these did not disappoint. They tasted so fresh and the peanut sauce was absolutely perfect! We also got the fried tofu appetizer and vegetarian pho. I wasn't a huge fan of the fried tofu but the pho was perfect. We got a medium size which was more than enough. I also tried the taro smoothie. It was super sweet but also very good and refreshing. read more

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My new fav for Vietnamese food! The foods are simple but delicious and well seasoned! Usually have Pho, beef and shrimp are my favs but hubs loves the fried rices. Do yourself a big favor and get spring rolls-perfection! And the best part, it's quite reasonable. We can eat like kings there for under $40! The link for takeout shows much higher prices than dine-in but I think you can call directly and pick up instead of using the link. So good and fresh! read more

Went to Pho Ly on Sunday, June 4th as a last minute decision to have a late lunch early dinner. We arrived to an empty restaurant and were told by our waitress & hostess that we could pick our table. For our appetizers we ordered Spring Rolls (our favorites) they arrived quickly and were delicious. Fir our main entrées were ordered one small steak pho & one large steak pho, with a one hot tea & one iced tea. Since Pho Ly opened up in St.Charles it has become our go to restaurant for great pho. They are so generous with their portions that I had leftovers to enjoy later that evening for a late night snack. read more

My friend and I ate her on a weekday evening and had a lovely time. We started with beverages off their specialty beverages menu. My friend had the mango fruit tea with popping boba (her first-ever try) and loved it. I had the brown sugar milk tea with tapioca and it was good as well, though I've had a better version elsewhere. For our entrees, I got the special banh mi- something I've seen on a lot of cooking shows but had never tried. I enjoyed the sandwich. The bread was perfectly crispy, and I loved the pickled veg on the sandwich as well. It did not come with any sides, but I still felt full at the end. My friend got the veggie pho- she ordered a large and it was huge! She loved it as her first pho. In total our meal cost about $15 which was very reasonable. Our server was kind and attentive, he understood we were visiting and gave us space to do this. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice- they've updated some of the space from the previous owners but left some of the charm that made me love that place. Overall, a positive experience, and I will be back. read more

Pho Ly - Special Bahn Mi- delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

I heard about a new Pho place in the area and I had to check it out! On Fridays I will usually treat myself out for lunch and check out a new restaurant and this was my chance to visit Pho Ly. I make my way to Pho Ly and parking can be very very tricky as they are right on Main St. and there's no parking in front of the restaurant, so you will need to plan accordingly. This made my experience at Pho Ly rather cumbersome as I didn't know where to park! It was only after I arrived at the restaurant that there is a sign that says "parking in the rear" but it's camouflaged by the grand opening sign. I make my way into the restaurant and it's rather weird that the door awning is in the inside part of the restaurant. Usually this awning is on the outside in the entry way of the restaurant. It makes the restaurant look tacky and weird by having this huge awning in the middle of the front part of the restaurant...weird. As I get inside there are 3 other people just standing around and I'm standing around and we're waiting to be seated. Weird. After a few seconds a gentlemen greets us and I head to my table and I'm handed the menu. I do a quick scan of the menu and the very first thing I notice is that they are selling appetizer chicken wings for $13.99! I was shocked, appalled, and quite frankly I contemplated getting up and just walking out of the restaurant because of how absurd charging $13.99 for appetizer chicken wings was! YIKES. I knew I wanted the pho and I can tell you that I've eaten at all the Pho restaurants in the area, Pho95 and Pho Xich Lo Geneva. I went with the pho special and they provided me with some ice water. As I sat there taking in the environment I still couldn't get over how much those chicken wings were. Also you get your choice of two sizes for Pho, either the medium size for $14.99 or the large for $15.99. I'm the old school way of thought and a lunch time pho should never cost more than $15 period and Pho Ly just made the cut by 1 cent. My pho arrived in no time and on to the review! I break my pho reviews up into 4 separate parts starting with the broth. It's my core value in that if you don't have good broth then you don't have good pho. The broth is the most important part of this noodle dish. I take my first sip of broth and I can honestly say that it's the best tasting broth out of the three pho restaurant in the area. It's clear, flavorful, and seasoned just right. Next up were the noodles and I honestly didn't really care for the noodles. I'm not sure if they used fresh rice noodles or it was dryed and rehydrated rice noodles but it was just OK. It was missing the fresh chewy texture that you get from fresh rice noodles. Next up is the protein in the dish and this was very lacking for me. Per their menu the Pho Special includes sliced steak, flanks, beef brisket, soft tendon, tripe and meatballs. Yes, they include these different meats but man did they provide the bare minimum besides the slice steak, which is the cheapest cut. It felt like I was searching for the proteins and for $14.99 they could have provided a bit more. Last were the toppings and everything was fresh, from the bean sprouts to the lime, to the thai basil. Overall, this place was average at best and will not blow your socks off. You're not going to be hyping this place up to your family and friends. I'd be interested to see what sucker ends up spending $13.99 for some appetizer wings, hopefully they write a review about them and post pictures because I most certainly will not be ordering these wings. read more

Came down here with a friend a few days after moving into town, was VERY pleased with the food and service!! Huge serving size (I didn't order large!) Fast and really friendly service And the soup itself was delicious!! Will definitely be visiting again, highly recommend. read more

Pho Ly - #18 - Pho with rare steak #1 - Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Dined in for lunch. Friends, everything was delicious!! We all loved our food. The service was great, other diners seemed to be loving their meals. There's plenty of space and really clean. Loved it! read more

Genuinely some of the best Pho I've had, everyone was super nice and it wasn't too crowded, but then again I came in at 2 on a Wednesday. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Never disappointed with anything ordered Quick delivery Easy maneuvering the app Great job read more

Good food and service. Nice relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed our dinner and it was close to the show at Steel Beam Theatre

Can't say enough good things about the food, service and atmosphere. Very authentic Vietnamese food and there is truly something for everyone. We adore the pho and bahn mi's but you also can't go wrong with the lemon grass chicken. Highly recommend to anyone coming into the St Charles area!! read more

I haven't been this happy with a carryout order in a long time. I ordered from Pho Ly for the first time tonight. I called in my order and my grilled pork banh mi (#13) no jalapeños, was ready in 10 min. It was delicious. This sandwich has it all - crusty bread; savory meat; tangy, slightly sweet and crunchy pickled daikon and carrots; and fresh cilantro. It was exactly what I was looking for. And, it was $1 less than the sandwich I picked up at Jersey Mike's for my spouse. I highly recommend this restaurant and sandwich! read more

Pho Ly - Grilled pork banh mi (#13), no jalapeños. Yum! - Vietnamese Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois