Pho Nam Lua

Had such a good time here! When we came it was only us and…read morefew other groups, granted it was a Wednesday, but service was super fast and super kind. The vibe in there is nice and i liked the decor they had going on, plus the music videos playing. We got the soju slushies (Lychee and Strawberry) and they were so good! We also got food and all of it was soo good! we got: Gyeran Jjim/steamed egg, Soondubu Jjigae, Gochujang Rosé Pasta, and Daktigem/fried chicken. I'd definitely recommend if in the area and would love to come back if ever in Chicago again!

I hadn't tried this place in years but I was willing to check it out again with family. Sure, the…read moreportions are large and can be split but the food is really mediocre. We ordered the popcorn chicken (half original, half spicy, $27) and the dolsot bibimbop ($25). My BIL had said that the popcorn chicken was really good at least a year ago, but things must've changed! The popcorn chicken was dry and stodgy, low quality with flavorless breading. Then I found a big piece of bone in the chicken and when I brought it up politely to the waitress, she just said that the chicken came like that, and essentially said that it wasn't really cut in-house and was packaged when they got it. Huh? No wonder it's not good--they don't even care about the quality and just buy some bland prepackaged fried chicken. No offer to replace the dish or even a small discount or anything, despite the fact that I've never known any place to have "popcorn chicken" that included bones. Anyway, the folks I was with also said it was not as good as it used to be and the portion sizes were smaller. Bibimbop was fine--a lot of rice and had to ask for more gochujang sauce to have more flavor. Not much bulgogi in it. As another reviewer mentioned, there's a 20% auto gratuity, which I don't think is deserved. I wanted to enjoy it but it's overpriced for low-quality food and there's definitely WAY better Korean food out there.

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4.0(256 reviews)

1.4 mi•North Park

This was my favorite place to go to for a beef noodle salad. Since I moved I still went even if it…read morewas farther away. The meat was red even added color to the noodles. I'm always use to the beef being cooked like the one holding on my hand, I grabbed this piece from my tai noodles. I guess they were trying to food poison me, we'll never going again. After being a faithful customer for their noodle salad. Really disappointed

We stumbled upon this restaurant on our way to Argyle and decided to give it a try after a quick…read morelook at their menu online. I was honestly surprised by how affordable their prices are--probably because it's right across from a college. We ordered the Chicken and Broccoli with rice ($11.50), Banh Mi with sautéed beef ($9.75), and Street Noodles with BBQ pork ($10.95). For the price, this place is definitely worth checking out, especially compared to how expensive food has gotten elsewhere. We really enjoyed everything except the street noodles, which had a strong anise flavor that wasn't quite to our taste. But overall, the food was fresh, flavorful and had a big serving. Next time we're in the area, we'll definitely be back!

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Teriyaki Madness

4.5(58 reviews)

2.2 mi•Albany Park

Customer service - AMAZING! Food - OMG SOOO GOOD!!!…read more Good portions. Different than the rest of the average food chains and really really good in general! Very healthy :) very yummy :)

Very good teriyaki and large portions. I've been looking for good authentic teriyaki and found it…read morehere. Well cooked, and nicely presented the spicy chicken was just enough heat. Yum!

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Little Wok

3.3(244 reviews)

2.6 mi

Very reasonably priced food which never leaves you feeling hungry after you eat. Especially love…read morethe lemon iced tea and Mongolian beef.

I'm so disappointed, they used to be a pretty good and reliable place for food!…read more Today I spent my last little of my monthly income to get some Pad See Eiw, it was terrible, so oily, I can't believe they sold this and that I wasted my money!

Bone in my tofu, pad see you

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Bonchon Skokie

3.3(104 reviews)

2.6 mi

Went with out of town friend to get our to go order. Private…read moreparking lot, yet small. The place was packed and every customer had a smile on their faces. Beautiful decor with lots of seating options. Cashier was pleasant and friendly We ordered: Mixed chicken: 4 Wings, 2 Drums w/fries MoPo Corndog (Star of the show)! K-Chicken Sandwich_Korean BBQ w/fries. Super delicious food! We shall return! Cheers!~

4- we got the Seoul sampler and WOW!!! I don't know if it's because I have never had Korean fried…read morechicken before but this was amazing. The bulgogi fries were incredible and the meat was super tender. The chicken was great quality and had an amazing flavor as well. I recommended the soy as the glaze for them. The corn was also outstanding. The interior is a bit small and not many places to sit but that's the only downside.

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Ajwaah Sweets

4.4(53 reviews)

1.1 mi•West Rogers Park

Ajwaah Sweets is a nice sweet shop that has all kinds of desi sweets, snacks, savories, candy and…read moregood European pastry selection. They also have warm egg rolls, samosas and puffs. They serve puri halwa on the weekends until around 12 noon. We only tried their ladu's as we just stopped in after dinner but everything displayed was well organized and looked really delicious. The ladoo's were super fresh, made with pure ghee and were the best I've tasted in a very long time! Service was fast and friendly. They had plenty of seating inside too. We'll be back another time to try other items on an empty stomach. I hear their falooda drinks are a drink sensation!

I usually go to Ajwaah Sweets for vegetarian samosas, I think they taste delicious and are a great…read moreprice! They have many different sweet options and other south Asian desserts.

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Pokiology

4.3(254 reviews)

3.4 mi•Uptown

Pokiology is flavorful, fresh, and absolutely delicious! Full transparency, this is my…read morebrother-in-law's restaurant, but I came with my very picky sister and my 75-year-old mom (who definitely speaks her mind), so I knew we'd get honest opinions. From the moment you walk in, you get a warm Hawaiian vibe even in the middle of winter. It really makes you forget how cold it is outside. The staff member who helped us was incredibly kind and patient, especially with my sister, and I love the build-your-own bowl concept where you can customize everything to your liking. FYI everything is freshly prepared in-house. I ordered a regular bowl with rice and greens, tuna, spicy tuna, and tofu, then added toppings like kimchi, corn, carrots, ginger, cucumber, onions, and a crunchy topping. They finished it with garlic aioli and another sauce, so good! The garlic aioli was a standout. My mom ordered a similar bowl with tuna, spicy tuna, and cooked shrimp. She was pleasantly surprised by the value and kept saying how much she loved the food. The portions were generous, we even had leftovers to enjoy later. We also tried the spicy miso soup for dinner, and she loved that just as much. My baby sister kept it simple with rice and spam. She said she liked it, but true to her picky nature, she took one bite and that was it. Overall, a fantastic experience with fresh ingredients, great service, and generous portions. Highly recommend! Hope you check it out.

I love when I can create my own poke, and the choice of 3 proteins was nice! The poke bowls were…read moredecent, but I think it would've been better if I knew what sauces to pick. There was also more rice than ingredients, but overall, decent poke for the price/portion. The Salmon Lumpia was interesting- we didn't love or hate it but likely wouldn't care to order again.

Pokiology food set up

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Siam Pasta

3.7(131 reviews)

1.8 mi•West Rogers Park

Food, service everything was very good! It is near to my…read morehome, so I always come here.

Siam Pasta here on Western Ave is a hole in the wall, 110%. The thai flavor definitely comes out in…read morethis place. Starting off with the fresh hot chicken Satay that comes with the cucumber salad and the peanut butter sauce to the fresh crispy crab rangoon that pairs so eloquently with the sweet & sour sauce. Don't hestitate with Pad See Ew, thick thai noodles with pieces of scrambled egg and mini brocolli, and your choice of meat, chicken or beef. You can't go wrong. Service was always top notch. They were always attentive and were super fast when the food came out. I highly recommend this place with all of my heart

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Chai's Asian Bistro

3.9(101 reviews)

1.9 mi•Sauganash

When in Chicago, we always like to try various Thai places and this time we had a late lunch at…read moreChai's. The service was really nice and had great conversation with the waitress. We ordered a California roll for an appetizer and the salmon curry dish for both of us. The California roll was okay. We ordered jasmine tea and the teapot was refilled when needed. The salmon curry dish came and the salmon was still raw in the inside. I told the waitress, she apologized and had it finish cooking. Even with the hiccup of the salmon not being cooked enough the first time, when it was fully cooked and brought the second time it was delicious. The jasmine rice went nicely with it. But I will say that the cabbage could have been fresher. All in all, the location was convenient for where we were, the waitress was great, and the taste of the dish was good but minus two stars for the attention to detail for the salmon and vegetables.

This tiny storefront has always done a brisk business, both dine-in and to-go. Though limited to…read morecarryout and delivery these days, the flame continues to glow under their woks. I attempted to order online, but after entering all of the requisite info and clicking "place order" ... BOING! Error message! Oh, how I hate when this happens! Unable to resolve it, I ended up calling the restaurant. It turns out that several people were trying to order online at the same time, overwhelming their system. About 30 minutes later, the restaurant called; our order was ready for pickup. Chai's is just five minutes away and the food was still reasonably hot when we put it on the kitchen table. Our meal began with two appetizers, chive dumplings and pot stickers. These were nicely crisped and the fillings were delectable. The accompanying soy-based sweet & sour hot sauce is addictive. My Missus' cashew chicken entrée fell short of her expectations, perhaps because it was a different interpretation of the Cantonese-American classic. The sauce was watery, but the veggies were crisp and not overcooked. I was very satisfied with my Pad Woon Sen with chicken. Entrees include white rice, but for $1 additional we substituted brown rice. The portions are not huge but the prices are very reasonable.

2.0 mi•Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

Dining room #2

Exterior. 12/2012.

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LC Pho

4.5(207 reviews)

I've been to (and probably reviewed) LC Pho before - it's a good Vietnamese spot with a bunch of…read morestuff that tastes good. Most recently, I got a bowl of noodles with an egg roll and pork chop. We also got the pork chop and came with a tamarindy vinegar dipping sauce that was really good.

We've had a chance to visit a couple of times now and very happy to come back and try so many…read moredifferent things. Spring rolls and Phở, of course, but also trying some of the other items on the menu. (I'm not Vietnamese, so I won't try to talk about authentic vs inauthentic). The restaurant brags about its phở broth and it's very good, very meaty and balanced. There are also large platter options (lettuce wraps, for example) and hot pot options. I didn't try the hot pot, but the group one table over had it. Speaking of the other group, so many varied entrees came out of the kitchen - it was cool to see more than just phở. The waitstaff is quick... almost to the point of impatient! But never problematic. Be aware that dishes fly out of the kitchen as they are ready. One bowl might come out way before the others. An appetizer might come out last. It just whatever is ready (it appears). Also, their takeout game is strong, judging by the amount of trays ready to go and people coming in to carry-out. It's a little far for me to do takeout, but still nice to see.

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P J.

10 years ago

Second time here.Ordered a pho dac biet (special) and I heard the chicken pho at this place was bomb so I also ordered a bone in chicken pho for the wife, all for take out. When I got there, it was packed with Vietnamese people, good sign, went to the front where there were two girls neither acknowledged me, then two other waitresses walked by, still nothing. I'm assuming it was the boss lady who finally asked me what I needed, out of nowhere, the 4 waitresses each asked me what I needed and each time I told them one chicken and one beef pho, cool. When I got home, I got two beef soup but I got the chicken..what? I got the chicken meat but with beef broth? What is mind boggling to me is that one beef broth tasted slightly different than the other. For the pho dac biet I got 4 slices of beef, a few slices of nam (very nicely cut) and oxtail. I did not receive tendon, tripe, or meatballs. I was hoping this would be another go to place but because my order was all over the place, didn't taste as great, and the service was mediocre, I will just stick with LC pho or new Asia, they never get my order wrong. read more

Diana C.

Elite 21

6 years ago

Everyone I know raves so much about this place, but if I'm being completely honest I wasn't entirely impressed with my food. According to their website they are considered to be the best pho in Chicago, but I definitely have had better at other places. That being said, my experience wasn't bad or anything, it just didn't quite live up to the hype that I expected it to. I ordered the crab rangoons, pho Kobe and salted fish fried rice. The pho was great. It was definitely very flavorful and there was a lot of ingredients to it. Also the crab Rangoon's hit the spot so hard! Actually, I like these even more than the pho. The fried rice was pretty dang good as well, I'll tell you when they say salted, they mean salted. It was a little salty for my tasting but it's there in the name so I really have no complaints. Again, I don't think this is a bad restaurant or anything. In fact I do recommend it to people looking for some great food. Additionally, the prices are super reasonable so if you're looking for good Vietnamese food without breaking your bank, this place is for you. read more

Elizabeth A.

1 year ago

With the weather changing so often lately, pho felt like the perfect choice--and it absolutely hit the spot. The broth was flavorful and comforting, just what I needed. I also gave the stir-fried egg noodles a try; they were okay but lacked some depth in flavor. I ended up mixing in a bit of pho broth, which actually helped a lot. Service was quick and efficient--no complaints there. The ambiance was a pleasant surprise, with unique and interesting art pieces decorating the walls, giving the place a distinct and inviting vibe. Overall, a solid experience and worth a visit if you're craving pho. read more

Karl R.

214

11 years ago

Probably one of the better Vietnamese restaurants I have gone to in Chicago outside of Argyle. The food came out in about ten minutes, so it wasn't too much of a wait. The pho dac biet is very reminiscent of one that I order from another restaurant in Argyle, which is a huge plus considering this place is much more convenient for me to travel to. My only concern is that their menu did not include a selection of banh mi, but since they've only just opened, this is just a minor setback. I would definitely come back again in the future. P.S. Ask for Tran. Best server ever. read more

Hikari A.

10 years ago

The food is okay, but I really don't like their service. I came in for almost 10m but no one came to ask me although the restaurant was not so busy at that time. The two other guys came in behind me but they got served first. The waitresses were not focusing on what they were doing at all. When I told them about my waiting, they didn't say sorry either. What a bad attitude! Also, they didn't give the water either! I guess someone was ordering a lot for to-go, so I had to wait for a longer time cuz I only went by myself. read more

Kelly K.

4 years ago

Best pho place hands down! They are very fast when you order pho and I've never had anything come out that fast and the broth be amazing. I'm from Wisconsin, I know my beef, they use really great quality meat and they don't cheapen the meat when putting it into your bowl. Everyone in there are all very sweet and if you need foods explained to you they will help you or recommend you something. I will always stop here when I am in Chicago and leaving back to Wisconsin. read more

Hieu D.

1483

9 years ago

Update from my previous review... this is only base on when they are not busy... the food is great when they have a few customers in the shop... When they are jam pack the food is inconsistent and not at their best ... 1 star for that. read more

Caixun C.

8 years ago

One of good pho restaurants go to. I been here 3 time the pho noddle are great over here some time I order crispy chicken wing over here. Will be back when I in this area read more

Seven N.

100

1 month ago

CLOSED?!? SAY IT ISN'T SO!!! We love the beef ribs with jalapeño and onions. I can't be without them!! Why did you close? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! read more

Angelo C.

109

354

457

10 years ago

Its 935 with 25 minutes to closing time and the place is packed. That should be all you need to know. Great food at fair prices owner almost always present! read more

Crystal S.

10 years ago

Good stuff, pho is good (the chicken has some weird pieces in it though ) apps are good, plate of veggies and herbs is good, no complaints read more

Rachel R.

11 years ago

Good service place is new and clean good food I can be regular customer .. You must try their seafood combination egg noodle soup

Keith C.

109

10 years ago

The food here is absolutely outstanding !!! It is small, and they get busy, but it is well worth it.

Patricia H.

9 years ago

The food here is so delicious. There are a lot of dishes on the menu. Love hot pot there.

Vivian W.

9 years ago

Worst food and poor service! Do not waste of your money.

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