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Great food great service and the happiest place loved the ambiance My son also had an avocado and mango smoothie
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.
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.
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.
What a cute little place with a great upbeat playlist. Friendly staff and I just want to add, I love their T-Shirts. Would love to buy one if they were for sale lol Came here around 3:30 pm on a Thursday. Didn't really get busy until a little after 4pm. The small pho size was the perfect size for me. I couldn't even imagine what the big size would have looked like lol. I chose the brisket and beef meatballs. The broth was so delicious, I honestly didn't need to add any of the sauces. I just added lime and bean sprouts to it, for that refreshing crunch. The brisket was tender and thinly sliced. The avocado boba is the best I've had! I have tried a lot of avocado smoothies from any place that has it on their menu. Not a lot of places offer it either. And if they do, they add way too much sweetened condensed milk. I also like that their boba is soft and if my taste buds are correct, it's taste like it's coated in brown sugar. Only thing I would say is the drink is served warmer than what I'm used to. I do prefer my drinks cold. As for the banh mi sandwiches. I've tried the pork and steak. Personally, I wouldnt re purchase the pork because it wasn't as juicy as the steak. The steak also had more flavor. But besides that, I enjoyed the crispy bread, fresh ingredients and they were not stingy on the meat. Highly recommend this place. I would add it into my rotation whenever I'm craving Vietnamese food. But it will definitely be my new go to spot to pick up my favorite avocado smoothie
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.
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
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.
Stopped by for a comforting pho meal and ended up trying a variety of dishes. The egg rolls were crispy and flavorful, the avocado spring roll was fresh and a nice lighter option. Both made for a great start to the meal. For mains, we had the chicken pho and a large traditional pho. The broth in both was rich, aromatic, and clearly well-simmered with the large portion being especially generous. The banh mi sandwiches were also a highlight, perfectly crisp bread with fresh well-seasoned fillings. We also tried the grilled pork Bánh Bao, which was soft and slightly sweet with savory filling, something a bit different and worth ordering. Overall, everything tasted fresh and satisfying with quick service and big portions. Perfect seasoning on some dishes, a great spot I'd happily return to.
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!
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!
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!!
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8 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
8 months ago
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
2 years ago
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
Really excellent Pho and service! Super affordable with the lunch special. Overall awesome! read more
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
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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
Heard about this place on Yelp and decided to give them a try on an early Saturday night. Located in a strip center on Army Trail Rd. Plenty of parking. Not too crowded but it was early. We decided to do takeout even tho they do have plenty of indoor seating. Booths and tables with a small bar area. Soft music playing in the background but too bright. They need to turn down the lights in my opinion. Never had Vietnamese food before we ordered Spring Rolls..2 per order...Grilled Pork Lemongrass and Shrimp. Not much flavor. The rice wrap was too gummy and the only filling besides the proteins was lettuce and rice noodles. Also tried the Roasted Pork Banh Mi sandwich. The bread was fantastic but the pork was dried out and crispy. Again very little flavor. The best dish was the Sliced Rib Eye Pho. Flavorful broth and tender beef. Again I wish there was more vegetables to add to the flavor. Maybe we just prefer the Thai version of these foods but if you are looking for a family run business and willing to experience Vietnamese food..give them a try. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
2 years ago
This is hands down the most authentic most brothy most delicious tender meat pho I've ever had. I HIGHLY recommend. I seriously have this at least once a month. I swear by this broth for when my baby is sick. Best in the game. Had a special a spot in my heart read more
This is a casual place and kind of small. It filled up while we there. They have a bar and can make cocktails. They have lots of smoothies and Vietnamese coffee and tea drinks. People were friendly. The food was good, but some of the meat was a little bland. The service was a little slow at times. Looks like they could have used a little more help. They certainly weee not rushing us to get out either. We had a large group of 8 people and they did accept reservations for us, which was nice. Pot stickers and egg rolls were well received. If I went back here I would try something different. There aren't a lot of Vietnamese places in my area so it was nice to find one that seems authentic. The food wasn't which is a good thing. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Decided to check out pholicious for date night. It was a bit of a drive but I had my heart set on trying out the restaurant because I saw a video on Instagram, and boy were they right! The food was so delicious. I got the spring rolls, Bahmi sandwich, and short rib pho. The meat was so tender and the broth was so savory. The bahmi sandwich was so good, the bread was crispy and fresh. Our server had so much patience with us, he helped explain the menu, and pointed out some of the more popular items. The service was pretty quick. I was indecisive about which drink I wanted to order, their were so many to choose from. My server was able to make the drink that I wanted. The matcha was really good, and the frozen strawberries a added bonus. Thank you again pholicious, we will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Buddy took me here for a birthday lunch it was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, the place was very clean, and the staff were very pleasant and responsive. Wish there was one closer to me. read more
2 years ago
1st time here over the weekend for lunch after hearing great things from a friend for months. Did not disappoint! Loved the broth, the noodles were delicious and plentiful. I had the small make your own with beef broth and added sliced brisket, chicken and carrots. Both meats were tender. Kicker was the add your own spice, I went level 3, small side of a spicy red chili paste you can add to the broth as you like. Will definitely be going back! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Came here to celebrate Lunar New Year. I found this place by watching YouTube Shorts. The pho was excellent and I tried soft shell crab for the first time. The service and ambiance were great! read more
2 years ago
I've been here multiple times with friends since it's a central meeting point in the suburbs for all of us. Overall, I'm impressed by the quality of pho despite being in the suburbs. Quality- my favorite is the ox tail pho with chicken wings as an appetizer. The chicken wings are very crispy and come out piping hot. The sweet/salty glaze on the wings mix really well with the texture and the chicken is well cooked. The ox tail pho has flavorful broth and the meat has such nice marbling. I have no complaints about the quality of food here. Quantity- this place doesn't skimp out here either. For 15 bucks you can get a very filling bowl of pho or rice dish. They have a huge selection of banh mi, pho, rice dishes, dry noodles, and boba. Appetizers are a ok portion size too. Atmosphere- Overall the place is clean but I'm not a fan of the music choice, volume, and distracting casino machines in the corner. If I get seated directly across the room from the gambling machines, I try to move. It is too bright. Service- I can tell they are understaffed and there are newer workers here. It can sometimes take a while to get your check or food. I don't mind waiting esp if I'm with a group here but I wouldn't come here if I was in a rush. I only come here during off hours. That's when this place really shines. read more
I came back again since I had a phenomenal first experience here, though my second visit was not as great. I ordered the exact same meal as the first visit but the quality was lacking. In particular, the bread for the banh mi was over baked and stale..they are known for making their bread fresh daily. My favorite item was the roasted pork and shrimp spring roll with a tasty sweet peanut sauce! I also loved the grilled pork bao (they ran out of roast pork bao). The sliced ribeye pho was tasty and made even better by topping it with spicy chili oil and sriracha. Service was sufficient. I liked being able to pay my bill using Apple Pay without having to wait for the server to come back. read more
Update: Was craving spring rolls so went back today and ordered one shrimp/pork and one chicken. Two generous rolls per order made for an awesome lunch! They were as great as ever and very friendly service! I wish I had the self restraint to get home before I dug into them, because in my haste I lost a precious chunk of chicken between my car seat and console! Nooooo! read more
2 years ago
My husband and I had higher expectations given the good reviews. Food was mediocre at best. I was very annoyed that NOT ONE SINGLE ITEM WAS CHARGED AT THE MENU PRICE. We were given menus, and there was also a QR code to get the menu online as well. Pricing on the printed menu and online menu were the same but not the same amount charged for each item on our check. We ordered four items and the difference came out to just about two dollars. Regardless of the amount, the menus need to have accurate pricing. We ordered the appetizers and entrees at the same time. As an appetizer, we ordered the grilled pork and shrimp spring rolls and a Chicago banh mi signature to share. My husband ordered the Northern Pho for his entree and I ordered the vegan tofu rice platter. My rice platter was the first plate to come out. I pushed it off to the side to wait for the apps About five minutes later, the appetizers of spring rolls and banh mi showed up. Thirty seconds after that, my husband's pho came out. I guess they don't care about the order of when things come out. Also, his northern pho was supposed to come with thick noodles, but they were just regular pho noodles. Lastly, there was a loud family party going on in the middle of the restaurant. I'm all for a good party and family celebrations but I did find it weird that they had a bottle of Remy 1738 on their table and were doing multiple shots with the servers. That's fine. Just odd. It got pretty rowdy and I could see how it may ruin someone's dining experience. All in all, we don't have any reason to want to come back. Do yourself a favor and go to Tasty House1 where the food and experience are superior. read more
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3 years ago
Awesome food. Staff was great and the ambiance is also good. A little pricey but that was expected given the location. I would come back because the food was yummy. read more
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