I was shocked at how fast the food was served. We ordered and our appetizers were served and right after that was the bowls. We order egg rolls and dumplings. We also ordered the Creme Brulee (this wasn't a good as I'd hoped). The pickled daikon was the star of the show. WOW that is good! Everything was delicious! And the staff was so very nice. Attentive and helpful! The ambiance is nice, laid back. Enjoyed the music that was being played. They have tables and chairs as well a booths for dining in. Very nice experience. read more

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Bloomingdale is a 40-minute drive for us. So we had to make the most of the trip and brought the whole family for an outing. We arrived around 11:30 am on a Saturday and there was no wait. We ordered and tried the following: 1) Shrimp egg rolls 2) Tofu banh bao 3) Small pho, beef broth, brisket, beef meatballs - We specifically order the pho for my girls and they both finished it without a single drop of broth left. 4) Small pho, vegan broth, tofu and mushrooms - Most Vietnamese restaurants do not have a vegan broth option. My mom is a vegetarian so this was definitely a surprise and ideal option! 5) Bun Dau Mam Tom - This can be a mess to wrap the fried tofu, steamed pork, rice noodles, and shrimp paste in lettuce. Everything went well together and the shrimp paste has a slight kick to it. 6) Soft shell crab fried rice - The soft shell crab is crunchy and came with a generous portion of fried rice. We had plenty of fried rice left. 7) Vietnamese iced coffee - My parents generally prefer the Vietnamese coffee hot however Pholicious only serves them cold. 8) Egg coffee - Rich and creamy! We did not try the banh mi but we did buy a bag of freshly baked baguettes to go. Each bag comes with three baguettes. If you buy one bag, it is $3. However, if you buy two bags, it is cheaper at $5. The baguettes held up really well for our home-made sandwiches. read more

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My first time ever trying pho and I didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it doesn't seem like much, but when you walk in it's a cute, nicely decorated space with plenty of room and a boba bar in the back. We ordered an appetizer, two pho bowls, and a Thai tea. The pork bao buns were delicious -- the pork was flavorful and tender. The Thai tea had a great balance of tea and milk, and the flavor was really good. We tried one beef broth pho and one vegan broth. Adding a little of the sauces on the side definitely helped enhance the flavor. The chicken in my bowl was okay, just a bit dry, but the carrots and noodles were good. Service was good. I actually liked that you can eat and talk without staff constantly coming up to the table. Overall, a solid first pho experience and I'd come back to try more. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Pholicious - Northern Pho / Pho Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

Pholicious - B5 Garlic steak banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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! read more

Pholicious - Short Rib banh mi $17 - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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! read more

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Pros: Food was great tasting. Service was nice. Ambiance was cute but cold during the winter. Had to keep my coat on. Cons: Price is a little high end. Spent almost $70+ for 2 kids meal and an adult meal with drinks. We would've skipped the drinks if the water didn't taste so bad. Maybe use filtered water at least. For the price of the food. read more

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. read more

Pholicious - Chicken pho bowl, white rice side and mango & pineapple smoothie. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

Tried this place for the very first time! I ordered vermicelli noodles with grilled beef and eggrolls. Since I'm in a low carb diet that time, I asked if it's ok to replaced the noodles with vegetables and I didn't expect that much vegetables so 101% good job guys! Eggrolls were soooo good!!! The beef is very tender and it has full of flavor sweet, tangy... I couldn't even explain! My only mistake is that I wasn't able to take a picture as I dig in to it right away! Their staff is really friendly and even knows everything on the menu that they can recommend if you're in a "diet" the ambiance is cozy and that gives it a totally wonderful experience. read more

This pho restaurant gave me a very comfortable dining experience. The broth was fragrant and had a depth that felt carefully developed. I appreciated that it wasn't too salty or oily. The beef slices were tender and easy to chew. The noodles were smooth and didn't become soggy. Fresh herbs added a refreshing contrast to the warm soup. The portion size was generous and satisfying. The restaurant environment was clean and inviting. Staff members were attentive and professional. My order arrived quickly even though the restaurant was busy. The broth stayed warm throughout the entire meal. Each bite tasted consistent and balanced. Nothing felt overpowering or artificial. I enjoyed the calm atmosphere while eating. The meal felt nourishing and relaxing. This is the type of pho I look for when I want something comforting. I would recommend this place to others. read more

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

Pholicious - Taro Boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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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! read more

Pholicious - R2. Spring Rolls Tom/Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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! read more

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Sooooo good!!!!!! The beef pho is flavorful, hot, and tasty. The Lime Soda and I added lychee was so refreshing. Will definitely come back! read more

Great food. The pho was delicious and hearty definitely cured my hangover, The good ambiance good pricing also was an added bonus read more

Dropping temperatures makes for the perfect time to go enjoy a piping hot bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup. We came in around 7:30PM and the server was able to quickly seat us and take our orders. I ordered a pho short rib which came with a giant rib. My mom ordered the Bun Bo Hue which was flavorful and spicy. Both noodles also came with a plate of herbs and aromatics. There was a TV screen that showed various banh mi sandwiches that the restaurant offers so we'll definitely be back to try those another day. Before leaving I placed an order for a Sinh To Bo aka avocado smoothie to enjoy for the car ride home. read more

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The pho here is quite tasty. I really like that you can choose your spice level. The broth was perfectly seasoned with plenty of fresh veggies and herbs. I ordered takeout which was quick, easy and convenient. The restaurant is really cute too. Anytime I find delicious gluten free food I always return. I'll be back this fall. read more

Absolutely my new spot for pho. The food is SO good. I mean so, so, so good. We ordered the spring rolls, the soft shell banhmi and the beef short rib pho. All of it - super yummy. The spring rolls come with a peanut sauce. But this peanut sauce has an extra spice that you mix together... #nextlevel The service is so attentive and kind and just amazing. Good food is great but when provided with sweet service, can you get any better? No. The answer is no. And I love the small details. The bowl the pho was served in was glass but also the soup spoon. It's just an extra something that gives me a fancy feeling. And I love to feel fancy. This place is clean as is the bathroom. Bonus. As I was leaving, I mentioned to some sitting up front how I just love their establishment and how great everything was. They gave me a set of three freshly made bread complimentary. I cannot wait to make sandwiches with this. Cuz I mean. EVERYTHING. It's just so good. I come from Indiana so it is a bit of a drive but I cannot wait to go back. I will be back soon. Cuz I love pho. And like I said. It's my new spot for pho. They have a lot for parking. read more

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Great spot! Authentic Vietnamese with really great options for banh mi sandwiches, pho, fried rice, and spring rolls. Small casual eatery, service is pretty fast too. Price is a bit higher than other restaurants but the food and portions are good. 4 adults and 2 kids - $135 pre-tax 4 apps, 4 entrees, 2 kids meals, 4 specialty drinks (boba etc) read more

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Craving pho!!? Definitely the place to try! They have different bowl sizes if you're not feeling up to a big bowl. You can also customize what you would like in it. The banh mi bread was delish! The Vietnamese coffee, you can't go wrong! Service was great! Definitely worth it! read more

This Vietnamese restaurant is filled with flavors. They has a variety to choose on the menu from boba, banh mi, Vietnamese noodles, and rice dishes. I really enjoyed their grilled pork sandwich and their spring rolls which were so fresh. The Pho was so hot and pairs nice after a long night. The spicy noodles or bun Bo hue was so flavorful with so many herbs and spices. If you enjoy some Vietnamese food you will find authentic Vietnamese foods here at Pholicious. Also the service was great. read more

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Pholicious serves up hot, piping Vietnamese noodle soup in the Western Chicago suburbs, with a lot of fame from reviews in the Chicago Tribune and other local media. Only had time for carry-out, but will be back for dine-in at the next opportunity. Most members of the family are not fans of Vietamese cuisine, so it was convenient that Pholicious was in the same strip mall as the Asian chicken wing place that we were getting carryout for a shared lunch. When I peaked inside a little after 1, there were people waiting for a table, causing the front of store to be crowded (since others were waiting for pick-up or in-line to place an order). It smelled really good inside, so decided to wait in line. I was able to place my order (Large special Pho for $16.50), and pay. It took a bit for the order to be ready (more than 10 minutes), but they knew I had been waiting and gave it to me by recognition...it had been packed with care, which is really a good sign. There was a snafu in the other restaurant, so it was over an hour before I was able to get home. First, the one serving of Pho was wrapped for carry-out just beautifully. They give you a very big plastic container (the size of what a large soup would be from a Chinese restaurant) full of beef bone broth. It was very oily and wasn't flavored very much. The thin rice noodles were put in a large soup bowl, then wrapped in plastic wrap, then the meats (tripe, ribeye slices, brisket, beef balls) were placed on top to separate it from the noodles, with the whole thing sealed with a lid. The thai basil, fresh bean sprouts, and jalapenos were in a separate ziploc bag. Finally another bag contained the sauces, including a small portion of chili sauce. None of the portions would be considered generous, but the presentation was excellent. The pho itself was OK, but it does want me to come back to try their other dishes. Next time. read more

Pholicious - Individually wrapped - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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It's a well lit, nice sized establishment. I was in the area for work, so of course I searched for my usual, Pho. I tried this place out, and my mind was blown! The broth is sooooo good ! I ordered the short rib pho and added brisket. The short rib was good, falling off the bone. But, the brisket was so tough I didn't eat it. I ordered the shrimp egg rolls. And they were perfect! -- I decided to not leave my review that night bc I knew I'd be back the next night. Well, I came back the next night and I can't say my experience was the same. I arrived around the same time as before. With less than an hour and a half to spare, to set context. However, they still allowed people to come in after me. Anyway, I ordered the same thing as the night before but without the brisket. -- The broth was still good, but I received less pieces of short rib and it was NOT falling off the bone. It was actually tough. The noodles tasted thicker than usual. And, the shrimp egg rolls were old. I assume someone ordered them but didn't eat them? I'm not sure. Very disappointing though. So I doubt I'll be back. Or maybe try earlier in the day before I cut it completely. read more

Really excellent Pho and service! Super affordable with the lunch special. Overall awesome! read more

Pholicious - Pho lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

Originally I was going over Roselle and saw Vietnamese restaurant but they're closed on Tuesdays. That was a disappointment I discovered this place cuz I really wanted pho and some Vietnamese dishes. Service was pretty quick and delivering especially the all the dishes all at once between their version of Pho, the spring or summer roll as well as The Boba tapioca smoothie. I ordered the avocado mango for the smoothie. The smoothie was good but the texture of it is a bit too thick. They put it in an interesting container with their logo and a lid with a thick straw. I went a different direction with ordering spring or summer rolls instead of having the shrimp which is traditional I went for the sausage. I was hoping it was going to be like another place on you in the city the way they make their sausage spring roll. But it was not. It look like it was spam but didn't taste like Spam it wasn't salty. It was delicious and savory and the ingredients of green leafy vegetables and vermicelli was tasty. The broth of the pho which was supposed to be a northern recipe which I never experienced even going to Vietnam was delicious however instead of using lean cuts of beef it seems like they were using ground beef similar to hamburger which I thought was peculiar. That was the only thing I did not like in the pho. However the Brotg was very rich in flavorful. The texture of the broth especially. Most other Vietnamese restaurants the broth is either bland and watery or it's flavorful but watery this one had a little thickness to their pho broth. However I didn't like the fact that they put ground beef instead of lean beef. Four out of five stars because of that. A bit pricey in regards to their menu. Ambience is a bit more modern and up-to-date. Otherwise do come here but prepare to spend more than $16 for pho. $8 dollars almost for the spring or summer roll read more

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If you've never had banh mi or if you've never been to Pholicious stop here. It's been recognized as one of the best bahn mi sandwiches in the area by food critic Steve Dolynski. The bread was crisp, the meats were fresh and the overall taste left me wanting to come back the next day for more. Don't just stop at the sandwich, try the pho and fried rice! Both were over the top. Better than any other place I've had either of those. For it being at Saturday evening during dinner hours, it was easy to sit right down. However, it was busy and service was incredible for being busy. Those servers hustle and get everything done. Come here and try different things. Oh and the atmosphere in here is cafeteria like but crazy comfortable and made me want to stick around and order more. I'll definitely be coming here again and again. read more

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I was going to order from Tasty House 1, but they are closed on Tues, so I called in my order for lunch here. They quoted 15-20 min but got my order closer to 30 min. Taro boba $6 - They didn't have tapioca, which I didn't mind. The drink is an iced drink with good taro flavor. Shrimp spring rolls $7 - 2 rolls per order, fresh ingredients, come with a gallon of peanut sauce (ok, not quite, but more than enough). Grilled pork banh mi $9 - I like the spiciness of the jalapenos, the bread was a bit tough to chew. I've also tried other dishes from here, the bao, pho, and chicken. They were ok. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2023 read more

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Mouth watering savory food, and nice ambiance with friendly service. Amazing homemade bread makes for the best Bahn Mi Sandwiches. I always pop in here for the lunch specials: pho or the grilled pork. Sometimes the drinks take a while to prep, but the food, and service are worth it. As a Chinese person, their modern take on Bao is a beloved snack of mine. Decor is definitely someone's passion project. It's very cute inside. read more

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Good Vietnamese restaurant in the suburbs. Next to Lou Malnati's and a breakfast place. I really like the fresh made banh mi sandwich. I had the fish patty and it was delicious!! The bread was crunchy on the outside and inside soft and delicate. I pho was good, but the banh mi better than the pho. They have 2 sizes for pho reg and large. Service was okay. read more

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Great friendly service! On a Saturday evening the sit down service was in rotation as well as the to-go... lots of people in and out! Friends would have liked some Thai basil or cilantro in the tofu spring rolls, but since I'm not a fan of either of those I really liked it when dipped in the sauce. I also appreciated that they let you pick your toppings for the build your own phô. The Northern Phô spoke to me... and that came with the toppings on the side too! Definitely will be back! read more

Pholicious - Northern Phô... with toppings on the side! - Vietnamese Near Me - Bloomingdale, Illinois

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Food was absolutely delicious. The service was very attentive. The place was very crowded, but still got the food out very quickly

We were visiting Daiso across the street and needed a quick lunch. We decided to get Bahn Mi and bubble tea to see if this could be a spot close to home since we just moved from the city. The Bahn Mi was okay. The bread didn't taste as crunchy and fresh as we're used to but the flavors were fine. The bubble tea was okay too. Not a bad place to try out though, because the staff is nice and the food was not bad. We might stop by to try their Pho next time since most customers came for the Pho so we are curious about it. All in all, try it out. If anything, you'll find a local spot to get a quick bite at if you're crunched for time or don't feel like cooking read more

This restaurant has become a favorite of mine. The food always fresh and portions are big. Their bahn mi's are the best and the bread is baked fresh daily which you can go buy just the bread if you like and it's super cheap. Their lobster bahn mi is the best thing ever i'm obsessed. They have great drinks too and boba's too. I would recommend going for their lunch specials. The staff is super friendly and attentive and the restaurant is small but has plenty of seating and it's very clean. It can get a little loud during lunch or dinner but not that bad you can hold a nice conversation and eat at peace. My not so hidden little gem this place is great. read more

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It was so good the first time but completely mediocre the second time. We were blown away the first time we went that we cane back with our daughter and were disappointed. Our daughters fried rice cane out about 15 minutes after our pho and was very bland. My pho was wildly salty this time and they weren't as generous with the veggies (vegan pho). Dunno of there will be a third try. read more