I got the pho son ha large size, which was only $1 more than the regular size. Pho was solid, not mind blowing but really comforting and hit the spot. They are a little skimpy on the meat here, but the prices are unbeatable. $15 for a large bowl of pho. The restaurant is in a strip mall and it's older inside, but clean and well kept. We came on a Wednesday for dinner and it had a steady flow of customers. Almost every table was full. This will definitely be my pho places in the area. read more

Pho Son Ha - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Smelled super good when you walk in. Small place packed with guests. The broth is no Argyle/Uptown level but it's not bad. Not as deep in layers of flavors but well made. Their tendon is sliced thin rather than a big glob like other places, so it might be more palatable for some people even tho I like the glutinous texture of a larger piece. Egg roll is more cabbage heavy so reminds me of canto flavors than Vietnamese flavors. Overall, not bad for a suburb place, although I think there are better places. We had to wait quite a while to be seated and grateful the owners and staff gave us free appetizers to share given the wait. read more

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This is an adorable place with delicious, fresh pho! It's located in a small little strip mall but don't let that deter you from having a delicious dinner. The combo pho is generously portioned with lots of meats, noodles, and an addictive broth. Hubs and the kids devour their bowls and then whine about how full they are - LOL! There's a lot so I end up getting at least 2 meals from an order. I love their crab Rangoon too! The wrapper is light, thin, and crispy with a good amount of filling. It's so well balanced. We end up getting 2 orders because it's that good. The fresh spring rolls are very good as well. They have 2 whole shrimps in each roll unlike most places where they split a shrimp in half per roll. Pho Son Ha splits 2 shrimps for each roll meaning an order has 4 pieces of shrimp. The inside has seating, but it's a cozy place. There are probably 8 tables and they're close to each other, but not invasive or uncomfortable. This is a family owned business and the family all pitches in to take orders, serve, clean tables, and handle take outs. Everyone is so gracious and grateful! It's really a warm and welcoming restaurant and excellent for an authentic, delicious Vietnamese meal! read more

The food here is top notch. The special yellow noodles and veggies entree is amazing as are the spring rooks rolls. The owner and her 2 kids run the place and they are the nicest ever and provide the best service. read more

Great food, great service, very friendly staff. restaurant had a well orientated, homey, and cozy environment which simply leveled up the experience. would recommend this restaurant to anyone, it's a hidden gem. read more

It's hard to find great Pho out by the Arlington Heights, Palatine area, so Im glad I found this place. Been going here for a year now, and there's a reason I keep going back. First of all, its the pho. I usually get the number 8 Pho Son Ha rice noodle soup. It has the brisket, meatballs, sliced steak all in one bowl. The soup usually doesn't need it, but its nice we get Hoisin and Sriracha at our table to customize our own soups. Whenever Im not feeling the soup, I'll get the rice dish with Pork Chop, Vietnamese Ham and Sausage. You can also never go wrong with their Spring Rolls. The portion sizes are big too which is a plus for them. The service is excellent too. Whether its the waiters or the owner, they take care of you. The owner is really sweet and very charismatic so it's always great to talk to her. read more

The food and the service is amazing! Every time we go there and try anything different it's delicious.

I got the grilled pork chops wand fried egg. The staff is very friendly. I was happy with my meal.

Great pho and spring rolls boba wasn't my fav but not bad. Bring cash as it is cash only and didn't know that when we went but thankfully had cash only me, good and service did not disappoint and I'm going back read more

This is my favorite place to get Pho from in the suburbs! The owner is always super sweet and the pho is just so good. From the flavorful broth and the different combinations of meat you can have, definitely hits the spot. Especially when the weather calls for a big bowl of soup or if you're not feeling well. read more

Pho Son Ha - #13 add meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I tried this restaurant for the first time three weeks ago, and let me tell you, I've been back once a week since then because I'm completely hooked! It's the best pho I've ever had. I'm so glad I gave pho another chance since I had it before and was convinced I didn't like it. This amazing restaurant changed my mind. The service is quick and attentive, and it seems like a lovely family runs the place, which makes it even better. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend visiting this place--you won't regret it! read more

Very good pho and they have thai tea! The service was also wonderful! Will definitely be back

I finally found my favorite Pho restaurant!!! My husband calls me a Pho connoisseur. Yes, I need to have Pho weekly if not more often. Pho Son Ha makes a perfect bowl of Pho. The broth is perfect to taste. The meat is cut at perfect size, not too big that makes it hard to chew. Beansprouts and basil are fresh. As a bonus, we got cilantro on the veggie plate too. What makes Pho Son Ha stand out from other Pho is the condiments on the table. This includes freshly made fried garlic oil, chili oil, Sriracha, Hoisen sauce, fishsauce, and sugar. This is truly authentic Pho of Southeast Asia. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. Highly recommended. read more

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Super delicious and fresh! Love their pho and rice dishes! The table crispy garlic is a nice touch. Service is wonderful and they're super kind! Ambiance was chill and cozy. Def recommended! read more

So far my favorite Pho spot! The broth and the meat selection was amazing. The broth wasn't soapy thankfully! They're currently only doing Carry Out as of June 2021. Also going to be closed for a little over a week in a few days over the 4th of July. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We came here for a quick, inexpensive dinner. The spring rolls were fresh and the Pho was authentic. I like to add chili oil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeños to my bowl. My date adds a variety of other greens and accessories. Everything we could want came to the table. Total price for 2 people with tax and tip was $35 which we were glad to pay to a family run, friendly business. They clearly value their customers and are proud of their food! read more

Pho Son Ha - Fee-fi-PHO-fum - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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My go to place for my Pho and Spring roll cravings. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The place is nice and they play relaxing music. read more

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Pho Son Ha is truly a hidden gem. Amazing food and great service. Appetizers and entrees were brought out in a very timely fashion. The staff were so friendly and polite. So happy I stopped in, I will definitely be returning!! read more

Pho Son Ha - Pho, shrimp fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Excellent experience! This place has the best Pho we ever had. Clean, tasty and very friendly people. Also this restaurant it's family owned and operated! Will definitely be back and we highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

This little place has a special place in my heart. My partner and I are regulars that visit at least once a week. The Pad Thai is unlike any other. I'm not sure what their secret ingredient is but it has a very unique and delicious taste. Pho is super rich in flavor. The broth and meats/noodles have a perfect ratio. One thing I must point out is they are closed on Sunday and Monday. Sometimes we forget this and realize when were pulling up. Whether for take out or dinning in, give this place a try! read more

A great little Vietnamese restaurant in the suburbs. The owner and her staff are super friendly and really make you feel very welcome. The pho was phenomenal--I ordered the Pho Tai Vien (eye round steak slices and meatballs). They cut the meatball into quarters, which makes it easier to eat. The portions were pretty good and the broth was nice. My mom ordered the pork chop rice and the meat was so delicious! The location can be a little bit difficult to find. Pho Son Ha is on the right side of the strip mall and has a pretty sizable parking lot. This is a really great alternative to driving into the city for Vietnamese food. read more

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Always love there soup here. friendly owner. i just wish they in a better location and not hidden away in a small plaza.

Cozy gem in a strip mall with run down parking lot. Pho broth was amazing, however skimped on the tendon and meats. Extra fixings, garlic oil and peppers at the table, alongside siracha and hoisen sauce. Service was a little slow. Appetizer spring rolls and chicken wings were small portions, we'll pass on those next time. read more

The best in town!!!!!! You will never regret. Very delicious and pho soup taste fresh , and the fried rice is very tasty too. Their pho is one of the best in surburb! I hope Their business Is okay from Pandemic so everyone could enjoy their delicious meal! read more

The food came out fast, was good. Server needed to work on being a little more pleasant. read more

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My friends and I like this place. Friendly staff, clean, and delicious Vietnamese dishes. I recommend this place.

Disrespectful servers. We'd only been there for about 30 minutes and staff asked us to leave so other people can have our seat. We'd only just gotten our food. Very disappointed. read more

This tiny storefront specializes in Vietnamese Pho, but also has a small selection of entrees and some Thai basics. Pho comes in 2 sizes, which isn't common, with the Large a substantial portion for about $2 more than a small. We had the #11 Pho Tai Bo Vien, and the #81 Pho Seafood. Both were delicious, though the #11 was a bit bland. There are several hot condiments you can add as well as the traditional fresh add-ins. These allow for considerable customization. Be careful with the fresh jalapenos, they are hot. Service is very friendly and efficient. On our visit they actually checked Vax status, which made us very comfortable with the close seating. read more

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I love this place! I'm sad they aren't open for lunch anymore. I love their phó! Highly recommend!

A small Vietnamese restaurant tucked away in a strip mall with dim lighting and a dated looking interior. However, don't let the look decieve you as the food here is similiar in quality to larger, better known competitors. I went here on opening day,which was very busy. Surprisingly, they still managed to provide friendly service and seat patrons / clear tables at a reasonable speed. I would have preferred a larger menu, but given the size of the restaurant (and kitchen), it's understandable why they'd stick to the main items you'd expect from a Vietnamese restaurant. The prices are reasonable, portion sizes standard, and food in general isn't too oily or salty. Here were my thoughts on some items: Egg roll: The pork within provides a nice meaty flavor, stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and other various items with minimal vegetables. Tasty and filling. Vietnamese Coffee: Robust and flavorful. Don't be fooled by the smaller quantity of coffee as the flavor is definitely intense. Com Tam Son Ha: Pork chop was tender, fatty, and flavorful with a nice char. Good thickness instead of the thin cut you'll find at most places. The rice is very nice and fluffy and great when you mix it with the fried egg. Pho Son Ha: An alright pho. Broth is sweet and light, would've preferred a stronger meat flavor however. Noodles were plentiful but lacked a nice bouncy texture. The meats were okay, would've preferred a fattier cut (ribeye instead of eye round steak) for the rare beef but the tendon was prepared nicely. Comes with plenty of bean sprouts, jalapenos, lime, and basil. Shrimp fried rice: Comes with split pieces of larger shrimp. The fried rice itself is surprising as it's very fluffy instead of dry. The egg flavor really comes out and isn't masked by soy sauce. Has a good amount of wok hay / umami and is generally a nice aromatic dish. Massaman Curry: Very spicy compared to most other local Thai places although not really that spicy if compared to other types of curry. Rich flavorful broth with a strong coconut and onion flavor. The roasted peanuts and potato provide a nice texture contrast here and the chicken was not overcooked (my biggest complaint at most thai restaurants). Bún Tht Nng: Noodles are nice and bouncy, but the dish itself is pretty plain (mostly noodles, lettuce, and some meat) -- would've liked to see some additional elements to provide variety. Overall, small restaurant but surprisingly the dishes were well planned and executed. read more

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Went there for the pho but fell in love with their chicken pad thai! It was so good! I am bummed I didn't know about this place before! The egg rolls and fresh rolls were also delicious. Can't wait to go there again! read more

Awesome spot!! This place has amazing pho!! I always love visiting this local family-owned gem and supporting the wonderful staff. It's well worth it too, the food is great and inexpensive for what you get! I'll always be coming back pho mo' :) read more

Pho Son Ha - Chicken pho (pho ga #20) w/ egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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I picked up pho and thai ice tea to go on a whim because I was having a pretty rough day. The food was amazing and the workers were really friendly. While I wasn't able to eat in, the inside was very homey and gave good vibes. The pho was so good and there were lots of veggies and noodles. I was able to eat the rest for leftovers, and even a day later it still tasted fresh. I would recommend this place. read more

Pho Son Ha - vegetarian pho thai ice tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Undercooked noodles in pho soup. Broth lacked taste, will not be returning to this location.

I could tell this place is a popular gem by how crowded the small space got on a Friday night. Luckily, my parents and I came in right before the rush but consequently had to wait a bit before placing our orders. They are definitely short-staffed for the popularity here, but great food nonetheless. I had the original pho bowl and the fried chicken wings. The chicken wings were freshly made, so they took a little longer to come out. But these were so worth it- one of the best fried chicken dishes I've had in the suburbs. The pho was delicious too, and the veggies fresh. Overall, the meal was very satisfying. My mom ordered the shrimp fried rice, and the flavor of this dish was outstanding. Definitely recommend this spot for some good quality Vietnamese food in the suburbs. read more

My new favorite local pho spot! I don't know why I didn't find this place sooner. HUGE portions, I especially love how the cook cuts the meatballs in my pho (the little things), and service is always so prompt and accurate. My family ordered #11, 12, 13 and always order spring rolls and needless to say, every time we go the taste is consistent which is the only reason why i felt like this restaurant deserves my time for a review :) Trust, it's worth it. Thanks for providing my pho fixed during this quarantine times as well!!! read more

Delicious, affordable, what more could you ask for? Portion sizes are generous and there are plenty of toppings and condiments at each table. If you're looking for a comforting bowl of pho, look no further. read more

Just typing this review is giving me bad flash backs. I've never had pho so I have nothing I can compare it to. But asking all my friends who have had it... they all tell me it shouldn't have a perfume like flavor to it.. but I'm guessing it's from the mix of star anise and ginger? Who knows.. the spring rolls weren't anything to brag about The dumplings were the best part of the entire meal What's making me write this review is the premium costs for a knock off cola... nothing against Aldi cola, but I've never been served Aldi cola at a restaurant that's also serving Pepsi products... I asked the waitress (who disappeared halfway through the mean) to change it for Pepsi, that I noticed in the mini fridge on my way to the restroom Pro: The restrooms were very clean... read more

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Wanted to try a new place and wanted Vietnamese food. This place fit the bill. They have really only one vegetarian dish that I saw but it was good. A veggie pho with tasty veggie broth and the typical pho fixings. Not so typical was the cauliflower in it. I liked that add. They were sadly out of tofu but I was able to get an egg instead which complemented the pho well. They also have lots of other pho's and rice and noodle dishes for non vegetarians. My dad got a rice dish with three different meats and some vegetables. He said it was good. I also got a Thai tea and they didn't have originally vegetarian spring rolls but made some for us. The spring rolls were just so-so but the peanut sauce was good and the meals were good. I would give it 4 stars if it had more vegetarian options but what they had was tasty and the employees seemed nice and accommodating. If they add more vegetarian options I'd be sold. Certainly though if I'm in the mood for vegetarian pho I will get it again! read more

Pho Son Ha - My father's meal. Com tam son ha. A Vietnamese rice dish with grilled pork chop, sausage, ham and fried egg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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My fav place it is soooo good I never want to go to a different place it's so good. The best food ever for good price.I just can explain how good it is and how much I love it read more