The food is great. Finally a place that doesn't have deep fried spring rolls…read more The pho was delish. And they didn't get all snippy with me when I asked for no noodles. (I usually can't eat all my food and the noodles just soak up the broth if you bring it home for leftovers) The only bad thing is that with the limited seating if it's cold out you get blasted with cold air every time the door opens. And it opened a lot because they have a great busy business. We will be back !!

Absolutely delicious! Everything we tried was so good and fresh! From the appetizers to our dinner!…read moreWe look forward to going back and trying new things!

10/10 experience every time I come in. I don't know how i haven't already rated this place! Service…read moreis friendly and not overbearing. Ambiance is consistent, and they'll accommodate your table for the amount of guests! Beef broth Pho, Chicken broth Pho never miss, made fresh! Don't get me started on the Bahn Mi the Pork Bahn Mi bread is soft and warm and the pork is SO flavorful. To top off the dinner i recommend the avocado smoothie!! smooth cold fresh!!! but if that's not your thing the Teas are great too :)

I love this place. I've been so many times and can't believe I've never reviewed it. There's a…read morereason why they're so highly rated and they've earned it While I do like the pho, I come here for the báhn mì. They're so freaking good. I always order the pork, but I'm sure can't go wrong with any of them. We always order a pork vermicelli salad with egg rolls to share with the table. They're quite large and very easily shareable. Just ask for additional bowls. Love the spring rolls with the peanut sauce. They say an order comes with 2, but they're large and each cut in half, so you get 4 on a serving plate. My kid loves the smoothies. She thinks they're a must if we're there. I mean who am I to argue? If you want good Vietnamese, you'll love this place

This is officially the go-to spot for my wife and me here in the Naperville/Aurora area! Every time…read morewe visit Pho Noodle Station, the food and service are incredibly consistent. We've brought traveling friends and family here, and it never misses. The portion sizes are fantastic--we highly recommend the Shrimp Spring Rolls and the Viet Taste Starter Platter, which is an amazing deal. For our main courses, we usually go with the V032 Pho Dac Biet (the broth is so comforting!) and the V070 Double 'B' Banh Mi. Occasionally, I'll opt for the V062 Marinated Pork Chop with Honey Sausage and Fried Eggs, which is always delicious. Located in Pacifica Square near the Fox Valley Mall, it's such a fun, cozy atmosphere. They usually play acoustic guitar covers of pop songs in the background, which adds a really nice touch to the experience. If you're looking for high-quality, consistent Vietnamese food, this is the place!

Came for dinner with a big group. The space is big, lots of seating, the staff were friendly, and…read moreservice was quick. I got the V045 which is pho with Well Done Beef Brisket, Eye Round Steak Slices, Tripe, which I usually get when I go to a Pho Noodle Station location. The pho came out and the first few bites satisfied the pho craving. But the cuts of meat weren't the best and the broth didn't taste fresh. It was hard to finish the bowl, although the portion size was generous. It probably didn't help that we were seated next to the kitchen, and the doors would swing open every few minutes and smells of dish soap would waft through. I usually love Pho Noodle Station, especially the location in Champaign, but this was a disappointing experience. Not sure if the stores are related, but I wish the quality was as good as that location.

I'm very sad that this restaurant is permanently closed as of September 25, 2025. We've enjoyed…read morethe food over the years and have been regulars for a long time. I'm sharing this post as a "Thank You" to the owners and staff for the delicious meals, warm hospitality and great memories.

Any kind of soup + noodles entree is my go-to dish when sick but pho might be my #1 dish in that…read morecategory - there is nothing a good bowl of pho can't help heal if not at least helping you feel so warm inside I had a GREAT time at Noodles Pho U - the pho broth was SO flavorful! The crab rangoon was extra crispy although perhaps could use more of a crab vs cream cheese balance. I really appreciated how they only set your table with what you need for your ordered dishes whether that be the type of utensils, plates, or sauces provided. They also gave me a smaller quantity of bean sprouts and such which I appreciate because I tend to not use much and always feel bad when I waste the rest. This is also probably the most aesthetic pho restaurant I've stepped foot into. I can't wait to go back!

I went into the store to get a milk chai tea with boba. Haven't had one in a year or so & after…read moreindulging in ramen earlier in the day, a tea seemed correct. Guy behind the counter mew exactly what I wanted once I said chai. They have an assortment of flavors on the board but chai is top 3 & it's not 2. The store is popular asl, they've been here longer than I've lived here. The reviews say it all, I figured I'd leave a positive note. Check out Yoshi Ramen like around the corner lol

This looked like an interesting place so I decided to try it…read more Ban Mhi (grilled pork) was delicious. Bright flavors with all the veggies and cilantro. Bread could have been better, but not the worse. The crispy chicken was the star of the meal! I'll definitely have that again. Great crisp and flavor. I got it with Boom Boom sauce and it worked great. Fries were good, and so was the milk tea. The cinnamon sugar waffles though were a total let down: very dry. Extremely disappointing All in all, a good local option and will definitely order again.

J's Kitchen is in a strip mall which makes it easy to park and locate. They are small/locally owned…read moreand halal certified. I had a craving for wonton soup and thankfully J's has it. I ordered online for carry out and the platform was easy to navigate. Once my husband and I arrived at the resto we were greeted by a very kind staff member. Our food wasn't ready but within 5 mins of us being there it was good to go. We tried the wonton soup and chicken dumplings app. Both were on the bland side. Normally I'm used to wonton soup also having noodles and theirs does not. Flavors were OK, felt like both dishes were missing spices. Everything was cooked perfectly though. Maybe we ordered the wrong items from here and need to try others instead.

It's not a pretty joint. There were boxes stacked near the…read moreentrance, the tables and chairs were pedestrian at best, and the decor wasn't (if you get my drift). In my experience, this signifies either the place was going to be a shithole to pass up, or it was a serious place to eat, then get out and go somewhere with an atmosphere. Happy to say J's (IMHO) is a serious place to eat. No-nonsense, direct and to the point. When I walked in, all those common chairs I mentioned were stacked upside down on the tables in the way that places do when they are closed. The taciturn fellow who worked there assured me they were indeed open, and explained they had just finish washing the floor. Please dont read any of this as negative-the best Chinese places I've ever been have looked like this-and if you've paid attention to the Travel/Food shows on the TeeVee, the joints in China itself are pretty much the same. On to the food, know this place is a Serious REAL-DEAL Chinese resto. I didn't notice if there were "Occidental" Chinese-type dishes on the carte, (primarily 'cos I wasn't looking for them). What I saw looked yum, and had a hard time making choices, even though I had read the menu multiple times and thought I know what I was going to order in advance. Confessionately, this is a chief feature for my tortured dining self-It's a wonder I even get fed in restaurants (especially the great ethnic ones), due to option anxiety. I zeroed in on "Street Noodles" for starters-wouldn't you? Then went to "Cold Beef Shank" for entreé. The Noodles were fab as was the Shank. The noodles were in a broth. with some hunks of bok choy and ground meat on top. Hearty, still light. The shank had a thin sauce complimenting but not obscuring the beefiness. One bugaboo: the Shank needed a bit of seasoning, and I wasn't going to use soy sauce, as I believed that would have marred the subtle flavors of the Beef. I asked for a salt shaker. It arrived, and I was a little taken back, 'cos it appeared it hadn't been washed in a while, and the salt inside was caked. It occurred to me this condition was present due to the non-use of said shaker. I don't think I've ever asked for a salt shaker in a Chinese resto. I pulled a toothpick out of my "Murse" and broke up the caked NaCl. Applying same to the pieces of Shank, the flavor bloomed and I was a happy boy. Bring some salt packets along when you visit "J's", maybe. The fellow who was waiter and cashier was a "western" fellow, whom I engaged and turned out to be quite an experienced foodie. some pleasant conversation indeed. Throwing 4 for this excellent establishment, with a few grains of salt separating it from 5...

The ambiance is really nice! Great place to hang out or study with your friends. The service was…read morealright, they were nice and offered us some samples of other tea. The weird part was asking if i had a punch card and when i said no they didn't offer me one either? Either way, i got the taro strawberry smoothie and a hazelnut iced coffee. Neither of us enjoyed the drinks because they're very syrup heavy resulting in a drink that's wayyyyy too sweet. It just tastes like drinking concentrated syrup and powder blended/mixed with milk. Barely tasted any taro. Having some real ingredients like frozen strawberries with taro powder is what I'd expect at this price point. Not both ingredients being powdered and syrups. The tapioca itself was really good, soft and not too chewy. But there's just way too much of it, you're eating boba more than enjoying a drink. The brown sugar syrup that the boba sits in doesn't help with the additional sweetness in the drink. Wouldn't recommend for real drinks

One of Aurora's (Chicago Suburbs) Best Boba Tea Spots!…read more After traveling around the world and tasting boba from Taiwan to Singapore, I can confidently say that Vannie House in Aurora delivers some of the best tapioca pearls I've had in the U.S. The pearls are perfectly chewy, fresh, and absolutely on par with the quality I've experienced in top-tier Asian tea shops. One thing I really appreciate is the tapioca-to-drink ratio. Most boba shops either overload you with pearls or drown everything in too much liquid. Vannie House nails the balance, every sip and scoop feels intentional and well crafted. I tried several drinks on my visit: M9 (modified with Thai Tea) -- Smooth, flavorful, and extremely well blended. A3 Orange Peach with Black Tea -- Sweet, refreshing, and surprisingly layered in flavor. Hot Chai Tea -- Rich, warm, and incredibly smooth. Easily one of the best chai teas I've had at any boba shop. The interior decor is also a standout, clean, modern, cozy, and aesthetically designed. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your drink rather than rush out. Huge shoutout to Niko, whose recommendations were absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, exactly the kind of service that keeps you coming back. If you're in Aurora and looking for high-quality boba tea, Vannie House (my #47 Boba Tea Spot) is a must-try. I'll 100% be returning whenever I'm in the area.

Good food. Good service and ambience were excellent! Ambience was phenomenal! I will recommend…read morethis place!

I brought my mom out for lunch and we really enjoyed this place. We arrived just after the lunch…read morecrowd about 1:30 on a Sunday so it was not very crowded. The elderly gentleman who helped us was very pleasant and helpful offering us a few table options to accommodate my mother's walker. The place was decorated nicely and it looked clean, even in the bathroom. We ordered the veggie rolls to start and there were 4 cut in half, plenty for 3 adults to share. Mom ordered the garlic sauce dish, there was plenty for her to eat. I tried it and it was not spicy but had a good flavor. My Red Pad Thai was hugh, it will be 2-3 meals for me. It had a little spice but not over done, I would order it again. My lady ordered the fried rice and again that will be 2-3 meals for her or me. The fried rice was nothing special, more on the plain side with little flavor, I was told my homemade was better and I don't do anything special to mine. For only $1 more we added chicken and we were given plenty, they sure did not skimp on the protein! Very good prices for what you get and we were happy with our orders. This is a must try if you like Thai food!

Stopped by for a quick lunch and they didn't disappoint!!…read moreOrder process and food prep was fast, took about 4-5 minutes to receive the food after ordering. Both sandwiches were refreshing and tasted amazing. I love the cold veggies with hot meat. We left feeling satisfied and plan on making this our regular spot.

Good Pho, clean, pleasant space. Great spring rolls!…read moreWon't knock it despite a few this and thats. Try for yourself, its not a loosing proposition.

Real Thai, authentic and delicious…read more Walked in sat down and started to fill on a Sunday afternoon. Very friendly, fast and great food. Happy we stopped. Now I know where I can get takeout. If you haven't been here they have been open for 14 years. Support local. We got that pad Thai and a lemongrass dish to share. All very good.

Heard about this place from a fellow Yelper so we went on a Wednesday night with friends for…read moredinner.It was not crowded so we were seated immediately. They have a nice selection of noodle and rice dishes as well as appetizers and tropical drinks and martinis. We each had a Mai Tai to start. Very flavorful but not sure if there was any alcohol in it..lol. Price was only 10.00. We skipped the appetizers and went straight for the noodle and rice dishes. My wife had the Panang Curry with chicken. Fresh ingredients and very good served with white rice. I always go with the Pad See Eiw with chicken. The portion was huge! Great flavor and I even brought enough home for lunch the next day. For good Thai food from a family owned and operated neighborhood restaurant in Winfield,give Montri Thai a try.