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Pho's Spicier Thai Cuisine

3.9 (108 reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Pad Thai

Cockroach in the chicken Pad Thai. Not sure what else to say? Do not eat here, ever. To make it a longer review: In my Pad Thai, a surprise did lie, A cockroach, unwelcome, caught my eye. In noodles and spice, it made its debut, A culinary adventure, quite askew. I shrieked and jumped, oh, what a sight, A culinary experience I'd rather not invite. But let's not despair, let's dine anew, For Pad Thai without pests is the dish to pursue. 1/5 stars, 5/5 if you like cockroaches!

Ali C.

Surprisingly alright Thai food. We didn't know what to expect because if its reputation for being overly spicy. The Spring rolls were delicious as was the vegetarian friend rice and Pad Siew. Those were the best dishes. The eggs rolls were a bit stale. Tom kho soup was average as was the massuman curry. Service efficient and a bit on the abrupt side. This is good as a take out place assuming you have tried the various entrees and know what your preference is.

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Elizabeth H.

Since I am nursing a cold, I was in search of hot & spicy pho. My Grubhub search brought me to Pho-Thai Cuisine due to grub hubs 5-star rating and distance to my home. Well...I should have listened to the Yelp reviews. This was a very basic and underwhelming pho chicken soup. Missing cilantro and very stingy with the scallions. The (1) lime wedge included had one drop of juice. The chicken could have been fresher and juicier. Do not go here for the Pho! And if anyone reading this has a recommendation for pho in Lincoln square, please message me. My husband tried the green curry (if you can call it green). The sauce was extremely thin (watery) and very skimpy on the veggies. 3 peas, mostly carrots, 4 bell peppers. The sauce was sweet. This was the worst curry he ever had. The shumai was only item that was good. The free crab Rangoon good but very small. Unless they improve flavors and quality, take a pass.

chicken, broccoli, and carrots
Mab B.

Wow. Amazing food! Ordered delivery and was 40 minutes but still piping hot! Wonderful flavor and fresh ingredients. You can't beat the value and the quality. YUM my new spot!

Pad Khing beef

I ordered the Pad Khing with beef. Flavor was fine but there was literally only 4-5 super thin pieces of beef and rest veggies. I can't believe they charged extra for beef too. I think it's overpriced for the amount what you get.

Panang Curry, Basil Fried Rice, Pad See - Ew
Jocelyn G.

I love this place Hands down the Best Thai restaurant in our area. The food is made fresh and tastes amazing! We ordered my favorite Thai dishes the Panang curry, basil fried rice and Pad see-ew. I wish I could eat food from here every day. It's that good!

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Got extra spicy and it was extra spicy. Spiciest thing i ate all year thats saying sum its in the name yall

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Great food. Can choose spice level. Ordered on their site for pickup and they gave 10% off plus free crab Rangoon.

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Very good food and tasty great service and friendly staff in Lincoln Square Neighborhood

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Employees are incredibly rude, at least during the afternoon. Not bad, but no Michelin stars.

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My go to Thai takeout in Chicago. Never disappoints and is always fresh and delicious.

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Really delicious food, reasonably priced, and speedy delivery. Our favorite Thai restaurant!

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