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    Pholicious

    4.3 (212 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Egg coffee and Thai Tea
    Nick P.

    I didn't realize this was very close to Fry N' Wings. The parking is huge because it's shared. This is by far the busiest Vietnamese restaurant that I've ever been to. I never had to wait so long to get a table. I'm hoping it's not like this all the time. We ordered shrimp egg rolls, garlic butter beef banh baos, two build your own pho's with ribeye and beef tripe, soft shell crab banh mi, egg coffee, and Thai tea. Service after we got sat down, was quick and attentive. We got our food fast and hot. Overall 4.5 but I'll round to a 5. I would say this and Pho Ha will be my go to places for overall Vietnamese food. I would love to return to try other items on the menu. I felt that the prices were competitive with other Vietnamese places. If you thought this was expensive, then maybe American fast food will be up your alley? -shrimp egg rolls 5 - these were good. It comes with three. I like that they added some veggies to go with it, kind of even out the fried food. Crispy outside and moist inside. -garlic butter beef banh baos 4.5 - the beef was tender and juicy. I took off half because I would have liked more sauce throughout so that it's not dry when you take that first bite. The baos were soft and firm. -pho with ribeye and beef tripe 5 - I appreciate the generous amount of meat for a small bowl. There could have been more noodles, but I guess if you got a bigger size they would add more. The noodles had a chewier texture. The broth was light and savory. -soft shell crab banh mi 5 - I was surprised to see a good size banh mi with a huge portion of soft shell crab. I like that the bread is crunchy. It does have a bit of a kick due to the jalapeños but it adds more flavor.

    Northern Pho / Pho Bac
    Lauren N.

    Northern Pho: It was okay. I still prefer their Pho with sliced ribeye. The noodles here were thicker and a bit undercooked for me, I'd want them softer. The broth was solid, but the beef could've used more flavor. 8/10 Grilled Pork Lemongrass Rice Platter: Tasted good overall, though I'm used to getting more pork at other spots. Still a decent plate. 8/10 Service: We got our food without issues, everything came out as ordered. 10/10

    Kat T.

    Delicious and fresh food at a reasonable price point ! Will come back again if in the area !

    Cici C.

    Really liked their banh mi, tofu was super soft and warm when served and they don't overwhelm you with sauces. The pickled vegetables were just the right amount of sweet and sour. Cilantro was very fresh also. I saw that they had salted coffee and had to get one. It's really good, in my opinion. So bitter, savory, creamy and thick. A bit too powerful after a few sips but after the ice melts, it's just right! I also loved that their lunch special iced tea is actually jasmine tea and not some cheap Lipton tea. Will definitely come back to get other stuff!

    Francess L.

    Wow, everything went super super well. For starters ...from the greeting as you enter there was no wait time. We were seated immediately and the food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the chicken pho, also the appetizer was just very tasty. I also for a drink tried a mango pineapple smoothie and it tasted just pleasantly and surprisingly heavenly. The manager, Seth was very helpful very accommodating and just made the experience so so so wonderful. Only if I lived closer to the place, I would be there every day to enjoy dinner. Everything was so great. It was spacious enough to entertain sit down fora family. I also loved the decor. Service was quick and friendly. Service portions were okay just enough. It was a soothing atmosphere. Very nice. was so it was a very pleasant evening. Highly recommend. One of the most beautiful, pleasant, and fulfilling dining experience!

    Lisa N.

    We tried Pholicious and had a great experience. There's plenty of parking, lots of seating inside, and the décor is clean and inviting. We went on a Saturday at noon and had no wait, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the pho, bún bò Huế, and the grilled pork rice dish. The food came out quickly, fresh, and piping hot. Everything was delicious, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I'm definitely looking forward to going back to try some of their drinks and explore more of the Vietnamese dishes on the menu.

    B5 Garlic steak banh mi
    John W.

    Oh my goodness. If I lived in the west suburbs I would be coming here every single day. This is even better than past reviews. I ordered the garlic steak banh mi, and even though I had high expectations based on the previous reviews, this sandwich met and exceeded those expectations. I ordered take out as this restaurant was fully packed in a Sunday. The vibe and decor was great inside . The music had almost a Miami vibe going. That was nice Service was fast and I was in and out in under ten minutes I can't wait to get out from the city to the suburbs again to try other items in the menu!!

    Short Rib banh mi $17
    David O.

    I love their $6 banh mi special on Wednesdays. We always order the steak banh mi. I've had their phö before & it's very good but not my favorite. If you're feeling fancy, they offer a pricier short rib option for both, banh mi & phö. Pro tip: Call the restaurant directly instead of online ordering as the various services do charge a few bucks extra. Had to give only 4 stars cuz they charged me $1 for a very small side of chili oil, when for that size it should've been free with my order. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area!

    Tofu bao bunh
    Mel C.

    I finally made it in to Pholicious, after a friend recommended I try the Banh Mi. I came in the week of Easter and I am still not eating meat, but I love that there are plenty of vegetarian and pescatarian options to try. The tofu bao bun appetizer was delicious with a nice sweet salty taste. Also ordered a shrimp spring roll and the accompanying peanut sauce is thick and full of flavor. The highlight of the meal was the fried egg Banh Mi. The veggies and fresh cilantro compliment the egg and the soft but crisp bread. I ordered a peach tea and it had a lot of fresh peach in it. So much, that it came up through the straw with every sip. A solid first visit. I'll be back after Easter, on a Wednesday, to try the pork belly Banh Mi - $6 sandwiches on Wednesdays! Service was a little slow, but I didn't mind at all as I was busy catching up with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. There are very friendly servers working here, who encouraged us to come back. And that, we will do!

    Chicken pho bowl, white rice side and mango & pineapple smoothie.

    Pholicious is on the name itself. Self explanatory. Food, service, atmosphere and great greetings 10/10. Unfortunately I didn't get the before picture due to starvation and quick service.

    Taro Boba
    Rey S.

    Great place for pho. Inside was clean and cozy. Quick and responsive servers. Food was fresh and tasted A1

    R2. Spring Rolls Tom/Shrimp
    Emily K.

    Finally got to try Pholicious after I had been craving bahn mi! We started with an order of shrimp spring rolls which were super fresh. We also tried a special of the golden shrimp which was a fried shrimp and also really good! I got the tofu bahn mi which absolutely hit. The bread is super soft (and they sell it to go!), pickled veggies had a nice crunch and the tofu had good flavor! Service was solid. I will definitely come back when I need a quick sandwich fix!

    B3. Grilled Pork Lemongrass Bnh M
    Kayla S.

    We ordered to go. We have dined in before to eat pho. This is my go to pho spot! It is so close to where I live so I come here often. Banh mi's are great. They have many types on banh mi. I have friends from Elgin that drive all the way here just for the pho and banh mi. So if you live far, I'd say it's worth the drive! Everything is cooked perfectly, flavors are on point. I love it here!

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