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    Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.3 (424 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Eva S.

    Pho Thien is my favorite place for pho in Naperville. We've been here a bunch of times for dining in and take-out. Even though there are a few other pho spots closer to our home, we'll make the extra drive to Pho Thien; it's worth it. Their broth is clear and flavorful, and... this was a telling sign: when I ordered takeout, their rare sliced beef was carefully bagged, and their mint leaves were hand selected and also carefully bagged (not just thrown and smushed in a bag with all the bean sprouts. The food was packed with love and care, and it just shows the level of quality of the food and service here. This is an aside, but even on their website, there are instructions on how to reheat your pho take-out to get the optimal quality/taste/experience. I love that... it offers information and guidance to their customers and the short of it is: reheat the broth on a stove. It's so much better than the microwave. I almost always get the Pho Dac Biet, although sometimes I've venture out to get a different pho-meat combination. I fell in love with their Vietnamese iced coffee with hazelnut salted foam. I have ordered this drink dining and and for take out (dining in is better) but I loved it so much that I tried recreating the salted cream at home and had it for a week (yes, obsessed is the word). Five shining stars to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Naperville.

    P1 - Pho Dac Biet
    Colin M.

    I stopped in for lunch with a coworker, and while the restaurant was busy, the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. Since they seemed short-staffed, it took a while to get a table, place our orders, and finally receive our food. Being on a tight lunch break, the long wait definitely put a damper on the meal. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and the Pho Dac Biet (P1), but compared to other pho spots around Naperville, the portions were smaller than expected--especially regarding the size of the spring rolls and the amount of toppings in the pho. On the plus side, my coworker's Banh Mi Thit Nuong looked great and was a generous portion. The service struggled to keep up with the rush, as several tables remained unbussed while new guests waited to be seated. Pho Thien is tucked away in the Hobson West Plaza; even my wife, a lifelong Naperville resident, didn't know it existed. I only discovered it because it's near the old Secretary of State DMV and the Naperville Fresh Market. While it might be a better experience during off-peak hours, I feel there are better options in the area for the price.

    Shrimp spring roll
    Randy P.

    Excellent Vietnamese restaurant in Naperville. This is my new go to Pho option in the area. We ordered Rice Combination plate, Steak and Chicken Pho, house fried chicken wings, shrimp spring rolls and Tofu Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwhich). We really enjoyed the steak pho, meat was tender and cooked just right, the broth was flavorful and went well with the fresh Basil. The rice combo was delicious, which included grilled pork, egg cake, grilled shrimp and topped with fried egg. I didn't really care for the fried chicken wings as it tasted like the "average Joe"fried wings you'd get at Jewel, I was expecting it to be more flavorful. Spring rolls were average and didn't particularly stand out from other Pho places. They accommodate for food allergies and had various GF options. Service was excellent and restaurant was clean. Thank You

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    Sagarika G.

    If you're craving Vietnamese comfort food, run, don't walk to Pho Thien Kitchen! The chicken banh mi? Absolute magic. Tender, juicy chicken, super fresh veggies, and a sauce that made me want to high-five the chef. It's perfect for sharing--if you can resist eating it all yourself! Now, let's talk pho tai chin. That broth? WOW. So rich, so flavorful--it's basically a warm hug in a bowl. Sure, the meat was a little shy on flavor, but no biggie because the broth stole the show. Add a dash of chili oil, and you've got yourself a spicy little masterpiece. Bonus points for the generous noodle game! The service? Lightning fast. The place? Sparkling clean. Am I coming back? Oh, absolutely--because that chicken pho is calling my name! Pho Thien Kitchen, you've officially pho-stolen my heart.

    Meng H.

    Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen Omg. I just had one of the best pho hands down! Wow! Was not expecting this! Chicken wings were excellent too. We were in the area and since our event did not start yet we decided to drop by. Chicago was too far for pho but this place was a min away from our event. Came by not expecting much. As we were in the car we saw swams of people in groups heading to this restaurant. I was like what? This place cannot be this good! They had just open and people were lining up to go in. Really?? Yes! The pho is that good! I ordered the usual, Pho Dac Biet, and tasted the broth without anything. Tasted perfect and excellent. Not watered down! Wow. Finished it with zero complaints. ***FYI, I'm a crazy pho eater that has to have pho from all over. I travel far and in between the states. Eating from LA, Vegas, MN, WI, MI, IL, NC, OH, Manhattan, NY, FL, KS, MS, D.C. Canada, etc. I've had the best pho (rated by the expert locals) in LA, Hollywood, Chicago, GA, and FL. I make reviews after tasting their pho. I know what pho is good and what is fake!*** Do not miss this GEM! If your outside Chicago, try this place !! My Star System: 1=Dumpster fire. Don't waste your money 2=Disappointed. Lot of issues 3=Average, 1-2 issues. 4=Above average, I might come again 1-3 times per year 5=Highest. I will come back a few times a month or more. If I live far, it's at the top of my list to visit when I'm in town. Highly recommended

    Bun bo hue
    Ariana G.

    Tucked away in a corner, this place is worth visiting whenever you want viet food in Naperville! The food tasted so comforting and authentic! And service was kind and fast too. To start, me and my friend shared the woven vermicelli which was so so refreshing and good! The meat was super tender and flavorful and pairs so well with the fish sauce. I tried their bun bo hue for my entree and it was a hit! The broth was super flavorful I barely had to add any sauce. It was perfect to eat since its getting cooler outside. Special mention - whoever was in charge of the music that day deserves a raise! They were playing Disney bops from Hannah Montana hahaha

    P1 - Pho Dac Biet
    Dina C.

    Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen is rated on Google as essentially the best place to grab pho in Naperville and the pho did not disappoint! Outside of the pho, they surprised me several times. First, the peanut sauce for the shrimp spring rolls was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Best peanut sauce of my life - it was SO thick and creamy topped with a nutty crunch! Second, yes the iced Viet coffee doesn't look like much in quantity when I got it but especially after the ice melted a little bit, WOW. I get Viet coffees EVERY time I see it on anyone's menu and I genuinely think Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen does it best and the most authentically. Yes, it's strong as to be expected but it is AMAZING! I genuinely cannot wait to go back!!!

    B1. Bun Dac Biet - Combo Special
    Nick P.

    This used to be one of my go-to places for Vietnamese food, unfortunately it seemed like new ownership? Last time I was here it was family run. We came here on 7/10/24 and it was like all new staff. Even the clientele was different. There used to be a lot of Vietnamese that would eat there but it's completely different now. The customer service was like a 2 out of 5. We walked in and no one acknowledged us, so we sat ourselves. We had to wave someone down. We ordered hot tea and pho. The problem was we got the pho before the hot tea. It seemed like the Indian waitress was very inexperienced with customer service. I gave the service a 2 because the Asian girl seemed to be in charge and checked up on us. I got the chicken pho which is basically just chicken and noodle soup, nothing else. The broth was good. The beef one looked like it had a lot of oil. The menu for July was severely limited for appetizers and entrees. The food was decent but the service sucked.

    Bun bo hue
    Christina H.

    I used to love it here but during this recent visit, I was pretty disappointed with the food quality. The spring roll and egg rolls were bland, but at least the egg rolls were not. The bun bo hue lacked spice and you could tell the meat cuts were not as high quality as before. Typically you get a beef shank but there was barely anything. The only decent bite was their banh mi but i wouldn't say it's anything spectacular.

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    Tina P.

    Have been here at least a couple times now. The first time was around 5 years ago, not sure if they still offer it, but during lunch, a kids size bowl was $5 and was just perfect for a lunch without feeling overly full, even with a side of spring rolls. Just recently came here again this past weekend with the hubby for a Sunday, quick lunch before headed towards the city. Typically, we usually get pho at a vietnamesr restaurant. Though we both weren't that hungry, we opted to get two appetizers, wings and their pork patty roll and then we shared their Bun Bo Hue. It was the perfect amount of food for us and we couldn't get over how flavorful the BBH was. We only added lime, the garnishes and I like spicy, so I added a few other spices, but I would've honestly just ate it default. The noodles were good, the broth tasted a tad spicy, herbs of lemon grass, subtly salty and tart. Not all BBH tastes the same, but this one is up there for my preference based on ones I've had so far. It also had a good amount of protein. Furthermore, very friendly staff, nice environment, kinda of small, but felt quaint and comfortable. A must try!

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    Very good food. Enjoy able. Have tried a couple of things and pleased. I go once a month.

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    Thank you Nick and see you soon!

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    This place is amazing & consistent. I love that they are reasonable with their prices and their service is very attentive and quick!

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    Excellent Pho. Food came out quick and hot! Will definitely return for more! Authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

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    Is BYOB allowed?

    Sorry Chris we don’t allow BYOB.

    Is this BYOB?

    Sorry Daisy we are not BYOB

    Is BYOB acceptable here?

    Hello Chris, sorry we don't have BYOB at the moment. I will discuss with the other owners to see what can be done as other customers have requested it.

    Do there serve Pho veggie with veggie broth?

    Sorry we don't have veggie Pho broth. We do serve tofu Pho with chicken Pho broth.

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