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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.
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
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.
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.
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!!
Never knew they have a great pho restaurant in this place. They serve very good pho. I tried the ribeye pho, dumplings, and spring rolls and it was the best. I would definitely come back here to try another dish. Also the service was very fast unlike other pho restaurants. read more
3 years ago
Great service, good food. Clean restrooms. Awesome Soft Shell Crab Bahn Mi ! Pho broth with a shimmering iridesence of rich flavor! I'll be back! read more
3 years ago
2nd time ordering from here and I love it and soo convenient since it's close to home and they're quick! I built my own pho this time with chicken and veg broth and added carrots. Also got the pork egg rolls for the first time and they were chefs kiss The brown sugar boba was phenomenal, not pictured bc I finished it before I could snap any pics, not overly sweet like other places! read more
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There's another local Vietnamese restaurant around the area! It's always nice to have another option in the area. The concept of this restaurant is different because you have the options to choose the different meats and vegetables to put in your pho. You can definitely taste the freshness in the food. The owners are super friendly and helpful with trying to help you decide on what to eat. There's also a lot of drink options.....I can never decide on what I want! I'll definitely be back to try all of the other items on the menu. read more
I was craving some pho on a cold afternoon and their vegan pho was perfect! You can also build your own vegan pho. I liked that they offer a few options to make your pho spicy such as chili oil and sriracha, which are available on your table or you can get some spice added on a level 1-5. Apart from pho, they have plenty of other dishes including a nice selection of boba teas. The service was a bit slow, but the staff were nice. The restaurant had some slot machines, which I thought was strange, but overall it is a nice, clean place. read more
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Hungry as hell at 2pm on Wednesday, we arrived here and got a table and menu immediately. Toilet was pretty clean. Music was quiet and relaxing R&B. Our order: Spring rolls w shrimp and bbq pork Pork steam buns Signature pho w short ribs Create your own pho (beef soup, chicken, shrimp, tripe, quail eggs w garnish vegetables) Spring rolls - 4 stars All basic points, like rice paper, filling noodle, fresh leaves, shrimp were all good! Pork was tender and not chewy, easy to bite it off so your hands stayed clean. You can choose only shrimp one, too. I thought I would go for only shrimp next time to enjoy shrimp more coz bbq pork flavor was strong against natural shrimp flavor. Pork steam buns - 4 stars While I was eating spring rolls, I smelled this smoky tender pork from the next plate. It smelled so good! I thought buns were very simple but pork were great! Pho - 5 stars Again, all basics were good. Soup, noodle, volume, garnish vegetables were all good! But their meat were pretty different from other competitors in the area. Even they were in the soup for a while, I could still taste the marinaded flavor. Nothing was chewy, and it was easy to eat. I usually order pho ga (chicken) in a Vietnamese restaurant, but today I loved their beef products the best! Probably the best beef pho I have ever tried. We got a lady and a guy who came to our table. Both had the same impression, "caring". They tried to explain the items we ordered to us, and when they took our check and returned they looked at us and said "thank you". I did feel that they do actually care and appreciate customers, which made me hope they will have success in their business. Also, I got the same impression of "caring" in their food too. Meat, especially beef products they offered us, I could taste very well-marinated flavor. Their complimentary basil and bean sprouts were fresher than what we get from our regular supermarket. Quail eggs were perfectly cooked into runny yolk inside. Pork buns had very smoky but still tender meat. I did see a lot of small efforts, which make them unique and worth trying thier different menus. While I was waiting for my wife to arrive, I was reading their reviews. I thought averagely 4.7 stars were pretty good. But after I went there, they definitely deserve it with their invisible efforts. read more
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First time ever trying Vietnamese food and wanna say was I was not disappointed at all. The Banh Mi chicken sandwich was phenomenal and the bread was so good. Everything was just so fresh. The spring rolls were good too the peanut sauce was delicious. 10/10 read more
3 years ago
The wings are super crispy .pho was delicious. Banh mi was good I wish the meat had more flavor . Service was amazing read more
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Ok, 3rd review, just went today with some friends as this one guy REALLY wanted to try it, it is better than the last time we went, the water didn't taste like dish soap, and the food was all very fresh and delicious. The pricing has also normalized a bit on most of the menu items and isn't ridiculously overpriced anymore. Overall we had a good experience and I'm glad the owner/management has figured things out after the re-open. Will be back again soon. read more
pho is delicious here but my experience with their atrocious service today left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. i saw this place highly recommended by friends and yelp and was excited to try it out! upon arrival we were seated right away with menus but waited about 15 min before anyone came to us and the staff just standing around. the owner looked like they were with friends but they could have flagged their staff down when they saw us trying to get anyone's attention or seeing my toddler getting restless from hunger. the short rib pho was good and broth is excellent.. didn't feel like i needed to add any sauces. vermicelli noodles and shrimp papaya salad were good as well. nobody came to check in on us during the entire visit. if in the area i'd definitely recommend coming here for takeout but maybe just not the service i was expecting. read more
4 years ago
The place is amazing. The service is great.The servers are attentive and friendly. They are knowledgeable about Vietnamese cuisine, willing to explain about the food if you have questions. My family and I have a great time and good food here. I can tell the Pho's flavor is so authentic to what I had back home in Vietnam. The portion is reasonable and the meat is carefully portioned and very fresh. read more
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Very good vegan pho The vegan broth is so tasty it didn't need Siracha or Hosin sauce. Pair the Pho with their specialty matcha strawberry drink it's the perfect winning combination! Great friendly service and recommendations! read more
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Pholicious is a Bloomingdale gem. Owners John & Jenny Tran have created a Vietnamese experience like no other. Amazing food and gorgeous atmosphere. I have been to numerous Vietnamese restaurants throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and this restaurant has it all. Great food and incredibly friendly staff that will help you choose your culinary experience. read more
2 years ago
Beware!!!!!!! We ordered the special pho and they use low quality beef. The beef was so tough that we had to take it out. Do not order pho with beef because you will be disappointed!!!!! read more
4 years ago
Spring rolls were really good. The Pho was decent. The staff were really attentive. All you had to do was look and they were on their way haha Only issue I had was the music that was playing. It was cutting out literally every 30 seconds. Other than that, no other issues. read more
3 years ago
So glad the place I thought I wanted to go was closed! Pholicious is great! The place was packed (unbeknown to us, it was featured in a news segment). Told it was a 15-20 wait, which wasn't bad. But we were invited to sit at the bar to eat very shortly. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The pork and shrimp with lemongrass spring rolls were flavorful and so good dunked in the sweet and savory peanut sauce. Had the "small" build-your-own pho, opting for the beef broth, meatballs, beef and quail eggs (choose 3 protein). The broth was luscious for sure! Rich and flavorful and hit the spot on a cold day. Lots of great looking stuff on the menu! read more
4 years ago
Excellent original Viatnamesefood , the soup pho was just super delicious with ribeye and sprouts . I loved it I bet your guys will too read more
4 years ago
Came here because our "go-to" Vietnamese place was closed. Gotta say, wish our "go-to" was open. In addition, we took my MIL and she's such a picky eater. So this experience did not help in motivating her to keep an open mind about asian foods. Let's start off with the Viet Iced Coffee. I'm not partial to pre-made, but if it's well-made, I'm ok with it. This iced coffee was a little difficult to swallow. My HUB who drinks pretty much any coffee barely touched his. And we thought it would be a good experience for my MIL...it was a one and done for her (see pics). A waste of $7, so don't bother! For apps, we had the pork dumplings and the fresh pork and shrimp spring rolls. These items were probably the best of our meal. However, the pork dumplings looked and tasted like they were from a bag of frozen dumplings. Can't really go wrong there, except not fresh(?). The rest of the meal was a combo pho for me, a roasted pork bahn mi and a bahn mi saute. The pho was just meh, lacking in any depth or flavor, which just made the whole dish just meh. The brisket was tough, but the rest of the meats were ok. The bahn mi saute was probably the biggest disappointment. I wish that we had taken pics because this bahn mi looked like an appetizer. It was smothered in something and sliced...not your typical bahn mi at all. My MIL'd bahn mi was ok, although she only ate half. She would have eaten the whole thing if it was really good. For the most part, the atmosphere and service was ok, not great but not bad. Felt like a fast food kind of joint with retro music in the background. The place smelled and looked pretty clean, but non-descript. In summary, for what we paid, there are much better authentic Vietnamese restaurants to go to in the area. If you don't care about flavor, then this place is for you! read more
4 years ago
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