Best sandwiches in Bloomington. Period. Rush Hour Station is located in the shopping plaza just across the street from Burnham Rentals on the corner of 3rd and Dunn. I went in this afternoon to give it a go. I ordered a pulled beef sandwich with herbs and vegetables (the #1). It had tender, marinated beef that was slow cooked in some kind of tangy sauce. Sriracha gives it a good kick. It was topped with shredded carrots, onions, cucumbers, bok choi, and lemongrass, and sandwiched (of course) between two slices of very fresh french baguette which was soft on the inside, but had the perfect crunch on the outside. And the price tag for this bad boy? $3.50. For an 8 inch sandwich with some of the best quality ingredients I've seen in this town. It was so good that, even though I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy in the form of a Corporations final in 18 hours, I'm taking the time to write this review. Don't walk; RUN to this place for your next lunch. read more

Very kind service. Came in around 5 minutes after opening and they were excited to serve me. Delicious chicken Raman soup. Throw in some spicy garlic chili and its got a nice kick! Lovely outdoor patio! Wish more people knew about this gem. read more

.... I want to start off by saying I am Vietnamese ... There is nothing I want more than for Bloomington to open up a legit Vietnamese restaurant, with the perfect Pho. (A girl can dream...) Rush hour makes me mad, because it's the only Vietnamese available in town ... And it's just slacking . The Bahn mi sandwich has great flavors but not that "authentic vibe", and the "pho" is ... Let's not call it that ... Pho has everything to do with the broth ... Throwing in a beef bullion cube and calling it pho is NOT OK. I gave it 3 stars (being nice) because I really want to like it ... It just needs work. read more

I am really surprised at all of the four- and five-star ratings for this joint. Yes, I am happy that there is a place in B-town that serves Bahn Mi: after all, everyone deserves easy access to these yummy sandwiches. But RHS is plagued by an extreme case of B-town restaurant-itis: crappy presentation. If I could give 1.5 stars, I would. I realize that not every restaurant is going to place the same emphasis upon decor and ambience, and some places actually want you in and out quickly. But the inside of RHS was disgusting and totally uninviting. There were tables with gooey food caked on them, there were strange piles of stuff in random places, and the menu was so poorly arranged. The plate my Bahn Mi was served on was filthy. The underside had some mysterious residue, probably sauce from a previous meal. My sandwich had a clump (re: large wad) of rotting cilantro. It was turning brown and wilting, yet they put it on my sandwich. And the avocado was mysteriously not ripe, yet it was 50% brown/black already. I won't discuss the flavor or quality of the ingredients because I believe that all of the other violations make them moot. Maybe not everyone has had the same experience at RHS, or maybe I just picked the wrong day to be a patron. But c'mon, people! If we don't demand for our restaurants to be clean and presentable, then we will keep getting more of the same. I believe that a letter grade system needs to be employed in the kitchen inspections of Bloomington. I am sure that RHS would have gotten no higher than a C the day I ate there. Oh, and put a friggin' lock on your bathroom door. It was not fun to be mid-stream and have a random girl walk in on me. read more

Like Jason F. (a fellow classmate) says, this place is worth a stop. The sandwich I had was delicious...hey, it motivated me to sign back into this account simply to write a review. They are nice, the service was prompt, and it was cheap. Really cheap. I love you Bloomington Sandwich, but this is great Banh Mi for 4 bucks. Bottom Line: Take a chance. Instead of walking by, walk in. You won't regret it. read more

My first time at Rush Hour Station. I can't recommend the "Be kind to each other" chicken soup or Pho highly enough! It has layers of flavor that are so much more than just a chicken soup. This soup comes with a side of rice noodles, limes, cilantro, and bean sprouts to add as you wish to add extra crunch and flavor to the already amazing taste. It is served very hot, so watch your tongue doesn't get burned, or if you are clumsy like me, you don't dump it on your cars' console and up your coat sleeve! I'm going to return soon to start sampling ALL the dishes. read more

Have been back to Rush Hour Station many times since moving to Bloomington. My new favorite menu item is the Drunken Noodles. Just be warned that they are spicy! Always get good service from the owner, who is usually the person behind the counter. Great food! read more

Great vibe! Awesome prices! Mouth watering menu! Definitely will satisfy your taste buds! read more

Rush Hour Station - Anger management is a must order! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I admire the owners for establishing a small eatery in a college town that is already flooded with mom and pop restaurants. My husband and I have eaten here several times. If you're okay with a twist to traditional recipes, you will probably enjoy the selections at this restaurant. If, however, you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, this is probably not your best choice. read more

Rush Hour Station - Vermicelli Salad with Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The flavors are good, especially the banh mi, fried rice, and Thai iced tea. The prices are cheap, especially when you order a daily special or pay in cash (5% discount). Why wouldn't you eat here? read more

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One of the best pho I've ever had. Very good authentic food. The rest follows is my absolute amazing! The workers work very hard and I appreciate their hard work read more

First time here, and I am amazed. Had the beef sandwich and beef pho. Pretty good flavor, close to what I had in Brooklyn. It is not the fake Asian fusion, it is truly authentic. Most of all, it's cheap. read more

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This is a great little spot, I have only had the shrimp bahn mi because it's just such a nice cool, crisp sandwich, I keep ordering it.

Vegan Pho. Seriously - this a dream come true! I love so man items on the menu here. A very unique place - I haven't experienced anything quite like it anywhere else. read more

Ordered food to go at 2:05 pm they close at 3, I know that because the cashier decided to inform me. Food was brought out however it was on dine in plates while we said to go. Then, they were bagged and handed to us and we left the store. Upon arriving at home, I opened my sandwich and saw that there was chicken in it however I ordered beef. I called and informed them on the phone of the mistake. They said to come by later and I could get a replacement since I was on my way to class. 15 minutes later I received a voicemail from rush hour. He calls and swears that he gave me one chicken and one beef. And that he made my sandwiches correctly. This is ironic because the other sandwich was supposed to be a wrap and it wasn't. Will not be going back ever again read more

It's cheap so there's that. I came here and got the pork sandwich hoping to be reminded of sandwiches like this I had, had in the past. Unfortunately, it was pretty bland and did not satisfy the craving. Sampled the pho - Mandalay's is better. Unsure of all the fabulous reviews but maybe it was an off day. Or maybe I just like more flavor. Not on my return list but for a cheap meal for undergrads, I can see it being satisfactory. read more

Love this place. Like their phos, wraps and bahn mi! Great place to have a quick meal with tasty food and reasonable price. Staffs are nice and still miss the seafood festival held there long time ago. read more

Gold in a strip mall! Delicious sandwiches, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere, great prices, really close to school and home. All boxes checked: winner! read more

This restaurant is my stand-by, I always come back! Consistent and delicious with extremely friendly and helpful servers. I dream of their Thai noodles and hand-made crab Rangoon. Taco Bao are unusual and yummy and surprisingly they make some of the best French fries in town which is an unexpected treat. Also have many vegetation and vegan options and are willing to accommodate customer requests. I like to top it all off with a sweet Vietnamese coffee for dessert! read more

I wish the restaurant would offer a style closer to authentic tasting Vietnamese food instead of trying for this western fusion. The pho and banh mi are just not good compared to the ones in Indianapolis, let alone Cali or Vietnam. Perhaps Americans who haven't try other viet places find these dishes palatable, but I personally have a hard time eating them after being so accustomed to the Viet style from both home and other restaurants. I want nothing more than a good Viet Restaurant here in Bloomington, but Rush Hour was sadly not it. read more

Quick service, cooked to order, relaxed atmosphere with good food. Enjoy this little place. It's a different kind of fast casual.

The soup base of pho at this place tastes like salted water. I really do not understand where they get the stars from if they are for Pho. I guess they just get these stars because a lot of people in town are not very familiar with Vietnamese food. read more

I've only visited once. I was pretty excited to come across Vietnamese food in Bloomington. I ordered Banh mi. Growing up it was always a comfort food, something that you just couldn't get wrong, like a BLT. One bite and and, man was I disappointed. I asked the owner if they were sure this was banh mi. They openly confessed that it was not. That they has substituted most of the meats, all of the pickled vegetables and the sauce for flavors that were more palatable to Americans. read more

I could go on and on about my love for this little joint. For real. Anger Management with spam is god's gift to my taste buds. So sad I only recently discovered this place after 4 years in btown and now I'm moving :( read more

One of the most poorly operated restaurants in Bloomington. The folks over at Rush Hour frequently make mistakes, by their own admission ironically, and argue when mistakes are brought to their attention. They are stingy too! The menu outside their restaurant is inaccurate and illegible. They have old prices crossed out with pencil or ballpoint pen and replaced with new ones which cannot even be read. They have have 2 or 3 different symbols denoting... something, but it doesn't say what. Different symbols on different items, (eg. *,^) which do not correspond to an actual note anywhere on the posted menu. It turns out, they all correspond to surcharges which they don't mention when one places an order either. They have 2 or 3 different phone numbers posted outside, not sure if that is just to be confusing? The manager is extremely unprofessional and despite, "5 years experience" (LOL!), believes that calling customers, "bro" and "dude" and telling them you are "too busy" to deal with them an acceptable food service management practice. He also seemed to be googling things and offering me conflicting and inconsistetnt information as he read. He even refunded the drink I didn't order out of his own pocket because it was, "too hard" to issue a proper refund at the point of sale. What a professional. Also, for the record- the pho is too sweet is nothing to write home about. Certainly not worth the hassle of patronizing this sleazy dump. Definitely don't eat here. read more

Rush Hour Station - The manager told me that each surcharge was clearly written on this menu and that all surcharged items were clearly marked with an asterisk. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I've gone here multiple times for lunch, and today for dinner! As other reviewers have mentioned, it doesn't really look like a restaurant if you drive past, partially because it is in a little strip mall where all the store have the same color sign. Anyways, also hidden is the fact that this is a Vietnamese restaurant, complete with banh mi and pho, two of the most famous Vietnamese dishes. They aren't called that though, the banh mi is called "Asian sandwich" and the pho has various fanciful names depending on which kind you get. I tried a sandwich once, and it was so-so. I have been eating less wheat lately, so now I mostly get the massaman curry (excellent), the rice bowl deluxe (excellent), and the "Smile from the soul" soap (aka vegetarian pho- also excellent). The food is filling, but doesn't make you feel sludgy afterwards. Give it a try! read more

I brought a couple friends here for the first time today. They had the burger special, which came with a side salad, and a beef sandwich. I had the Brother Seitan special, which was fried tofu (I'd imagine seitan but tofu was in the description) with a sweet dipping sauce that had peanuts and diced cucumbers in it. The texture of the tofu was remarkable. Well-fried with a very light, tender texture inside. The sauce paired up with it deliciously. I'd say this should become a item on the menu. I always have a good time at Rush Hour. The food is great and the owner is a real hoot. And it's real cheap to boot! Go there! read more

Don't let the location or the low prices deceive you - this place is awesome. I walk by Rush Hour on a daily basis and just thought 'Hey, these sandwich prices are so low, how good can it be?' I was an idiot. Today I pulled the trigger, followed Alan B.'s advice and got the pulled beef sandwich. It was the tastiest sandwich I've had in a looong time and was plenty of food. Would've taken about $8 at Jimmy's to compete with the quantity. Total price at Rush Hour? $4.60. The food smokes Jimmy John's and Which Wich, the prices crush Penn Station/ Dagwood's, and the owner is super friendly. If you want a cheap and delicious lunch spot, this is it. SUMMARY: Don't be an idiot like I was. Go to Rush Hour. read more

I happen to really like this place. I like the Pho soup and the Thi wrap. Good price, good taste, but a little hard to park your car.

This place had a decent sized menu, and you just order at the cash register then they bring your food over to you! It was very tasty. I tried the Vietnamese coffee, where you get to mix in sweetened condensed milk and pour it over ice. It was delicious. I would recommend this place for a quick meal! read more

I really enjoy the food, it's definitely fusion, not traditional pho/vietnamese. Although I like the vietnamese coffee it could be even better if they used a better quality coffee. Good value, yummy food, filling, etc. My biggest complaint is the customer service. The service is pretty fast and the food consistent, so that is good, but the people working there could be better at interpersonal skills. I once opened the door 30 minutes before closing and was immediately told that I it was fine if I ordered food to go but could not stay there to eat to my food! They also state on the door that kitchen closes 15 min. before restaurant closes, which I don't understand. Why don't they just have closing hours be when they want to stop cooking food? Being open until a certain time typically implies that one can go there until that time and order food... I was also yelled at, in front of the entire restaurant, because I asked whether my soup was the right order. I thought I had ordered something else (my usual order). It was promptly taken away and I received the right soup but then told, loudly, in front of everyone in the restaurant that if I did that again I would have to pay the difference. ??!!! They are also not open on weekends, closed in the afternoon and seem to change that around willy nilly. But I do love the french fries, Anger Mgt. soup, as well as the coconut version of the soup. read more

Incredible sandwiches. The sardine sandwich was easily the most amazing sandwich I have ever eaten. The beef and pork are pretty spectacular as well. I think I might have found a new favorite Bloomington take-out place. You are a fool if you do not try Rush Hour Station. read more

Consistently tasty speedy fresh food. Love the banh mi sandwiches (as far as I know, the only banh mi in town) and the ramen soups. The owner is friendly and helpful. Yummy!!!! read more

I returned after a long hiatus and enjoyed my lunch here. This is not fancy or gourmet but is a good "watering hole" for lunch. Quick service and extremely friendly and pleasant. The outdoor seating will be a delight for those weeks when we can enjoy out of doors in Indiana. It has morphed some since it opened and I think it is getting better. It is on my return list now. read more

Delicious food. Super friendly service. Games! I came on Chinese New Year and got a free Thai Iced Tea!

Came here hoping for some decent Bahn Mi. It was OK... anything with sriracha on it is going to taste decent. But the meatballs... dang. These are the exact same ones I used to get at the grocery store, thaw out, and put on little sticks to cook when I make hot pot. I don;t know what my point is... I ate the sandwiche anyway. read more

I don't understand all these great reviews. I had the "beef noodle soup" which was a botched attempt at pho, and some banh mi. Neither of which were tasty nor authentic. The soup: noodles weren't fresh, noodles were undercooked, broth was murky, and the vegetables were cooked when they shouldn't have been. As for the banh mi, I don't want to even call it banh mi. It is a mediocre sandwich on a good baguette. The bread was the redeeming quality here. However, the meat was overdone and salty, the carrots weren't even pickled like it would be in an authentic banh mi sandwich, and the other vegetables were so thin they wilted from the meat. Overall, this place was nothing special. Being Vietnamese, I wouldn't take my parents here. read more

Love the beef and meatball pho! Every time when I go there I'll get pho. It's awesome but a little bit greasy sometimes.

Fresh, fast and oh so delicious! Try everything!! I particularly like the "anger management" noodle soup and salads. Also look for the specials! read more

Anger management, the soup, will cure what ails you. A giant bowl, spicy, filling, fantastic. It's a whole meal, or you could share with a friend. Not a fancy place, but fine for eating soup. They do a fantastic job of packing it for carryout, too. read more