Simply It is simply it! I had to break out the pun for this review because as far as Vietnamese food in Chicago goes, Simply It is my favorite restaurant. It's BYOB with a cozy atmosphere with nice ambience. Great for a date, a bite to eat, or take out. Since leaving San Francisco I have found great pho hard to come by, but Simply it has amazing Beef pho and their Chicken pho is wonderful when you are feeling under the pho. Their pho is authentic and made from scratch so the broth is fantastic! I also enjoy their lunch combos and they have tremendous serving/portion sizes. The service is extremely efficient, friendly and on top of their jobs. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants to eat in Chicago! read more

I have probably dined-in at Simply It around fifteen times and ordered take-out there dozens more. The pho here is fantastic (I'm tempted to say "pho-ntastic") and flavorful. This place is an absolute gem! I used to make a long trek all the way to Argyle to get my weekly pho fix, but Simply It is as authentic and delicious as you get. Pho is probably my favorite food on this planet, and I've gone out of my way to try as many places as I can in different neighborhoods and cities. Simply It is perfect. Seriously, I just ate some of their Pho Ga about 30 minutes ago, and I'm still thinking about it! The food is terrific, but just as impressive is the care and service of the staff. I decided that I had to write this review because along with my take-out order today (I order usually at least once week!), the owner just decided to give my boyfriend and I these awesome homemade melon smoothies since we are regulars. The restaurant always throws fresh fruit into take out orders and brings you fruit and hot tea on the house when you dine in. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Simply It. I can't believe it took me so long to post a review because I frequent this restaurant so often and am in love with it every single time. read more

Awesome lunch special. Comes with so much food, super fresh and tasty. The service was slow for how few people were in there during lunch time. Looking forward to coming back though to try it again. Got the lunch special with ginger chicken, super good. Came with soup, salad, egg rolls and rice in addition to the entree. read more

4 and a half stars! It is a humble Asian place, with some very flavorful food. Service is very pleasant, and we never had our glasses empty. We ordered the veggie dumplings for apps. They were fresh and delicious. We got the lemongrass tofu with jalapenos and the tofu with bean sprouts. Though both dishes looked quite similar, the flavors were different. Loved both the dishes - but the lemongrass tofu was better. At the end of the meal, each of us were given a dish with fresh cherries and a fortune cookie. Fresh fruit always makes me happy :) read more

This place was great! The owner was very accommodating and the food was some of the best Vietnamese we've had. It is BYOB (including spirits) and there isn't a corkage fee. Parking is at the Children's Hospital for $5.00 with restaurant validation. You need to check it out. read more

Pasteur is such a great gem of restaurant that we found accidentally because of going to a Play down on Broadway. The food is unreal, each one of us couldn't say enough. You walk into this lovely setting and then go out to the back where there is a beautiful patio which is where we had dinner. The downside, is we had to rush this delicious meal to get to the Play... our lack of planning but each of us will return... The wait staff couldn't have been more accommodating with definition of the selection of food we made, to getting it out to us in time to make our 7PM Play. The final "thumbs up" is I left my wallet behind unknowingly. When I arrived home my home phone lite was flashing. On the other end, was the wait staff person telling me I left my wallet behind at Pasteur. I had no idea that I had left my wallet! I called at 9:45 pm and the owner answered the phone. I drove there the next morning as Dan said he would be there between 10-12 and he was, I called and he ran out to deliver my wallet to my car. Unreal..... Food was outstanding, the owners are very pleasant nice and honest. What a treat in the world at large. Thank you Pasteur and those that haven't dined here a really missing out on an outstanding restaurant. read more

A BYOB with delicious, reasonably priced food in the heart of Chicago? YES PLEASE. Simply great. With an extensive menu, I doubt you can go wrong with anything you order. I called at 7:21pm on a Saturday night to get reservations for two at 8pm that same night. No problem. We got there and since our table wasn't ready yet, the owner, Tuan, is the cutest little man who quickly supplied us with water and two seats while we waited (maybe 5 minutes). We started with steamed chicken dumplings - which were amazing and so fresh. Then I had the beef fried rice which was DELICIOUS and a generous portion. My friend had the beef & asparagus dish, which I volunteered to try and was not let down. A quaint-sized place with a heart of gold. I can't wait to go back. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, and they're even a BYOB. I went here with friends and had a great experience. Looking around the room, there were friends doing the same, couples having a romantic date, and even families sharing a warm meal together. Go and see for yourself. A true gem in Lincoln Park! read more

Best pho i've ever had, The Banh mi sandwich is on point too. I love the fresh fruit! read more

Simply the sh!t. You love pho. You don't live off Argyle in Lincoln Park because Argyle isn't in Lincoln Park. [Which of these streets does not run through Lincoln Park would be a good Chicago trivia question, am i right?] Need a place not mysteriously closed on Mondays or Tuesdays a ala ricardo shaw republican across the street (free lunch to first reader who catches that reference and messages me (it's an experiment for science))(turns out they are closed Sundays)(so love these)? [Remember way back that sentence started off as a question.] Well you can't go wrong here. Richie rich couldn't buy my vote against the coconut shrimp app, large pho (me likey ability to order pho with flank only without pushback)(told you I like these) that can easily satisfy two pho lovers for 12 bucks to go, lotus fried rice (I vowed to never wrap anything in lotus again, even if a rash only lotus could cure, in reverence to their lotus fried rice), and inexpensive lunch specials that include more exotic choices like seafood curry. The owner is on lockdown like the bad guy in every James bond film. On top of simply everything until you are locked and loaded on whatever creative way he elected to exotically kill you. Only here, the owner's exotic creations kill your hunger. But, you stay alive with the added benefit of a little culture and a new reason to never again invade southeast Asia! Did I mention banh mi sandwiches? Sorry not here (honestly, my banh on that brah). Tis byob tho. Imbibe like Lara Croft after you crushed it in Angor Wat. read more

I went here for a Grubwithus.com meal. I was greeted at the door with smiles and genuine happiness. I met my group and we had a family style dinner. There was not a bad item served, everything was tasty...even the tofu had a great flavor and texture. This place is BYOB and they have fantastic chillers. Bike parking out front. I will definitely be back. read more

OMG! Was this place GOOD! I work in the area and have been there a few times for carry out and every time i went in they would offer me a seat at a table and bring me some Ginger Tea while I was waiting for my food. The place is very clean with pretty paintings and a wonderful display of fruit on one wall. Everyone seems to be very nice and attentive. One day I was leaving work to pick up my girlfriend at the airport and I brought her a Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich and after she finished it, said, I would like to go and try this place again. So we did! And, BOY was it good! It was better than good it was GREAT! We walked in and got greeted very warmly as usual. We decided that we would have the lunch special and a Banh Mi to go for later. I ordered the Tofu & Eggplant and my friend ordered the Basil and Jalapeno Beef which comes with soup, salad, egg roll, steamed rice, drink , and dessert. All for under $10!!!! So here we are ordering our food and my friend asked for an ice tea and I asked for the hot tea but she changes her mind and changes her order to the hot tea. When our drinks come out, not only did we get what we ordered, they brought her the ice tea that she originally had wanted! This was just the beginning.... So here we are sipping on our tea talking and catching up on life and out comes our soup, salad and egg rolls. Soup was very fresh tasting and not too salty, it was just right! And out salad was very nice too. Egg rolls were so good I wanted more but knowing that we still had our main course yet to come I just ate what was there. As we are about to finish our first 3 courses, out came a dish of Spring Rolls that we didn't order. Our server told us that he wanted us to try it and told us that the sauce was very good and good for us and not to be shy about dunking the rolls in to get plenty of it. So I sure followed his suggestion and did so. It was very good. I usually don't go heavy on sauces but he was right, it did taste great with lots of sauce with the peanuts mixed in. Out came our meal that we had order and we were almost full by this point but we continued to eat cause everything tasted so good and fresh. And for dessert we both got fruit plates. There were orange slices and cantaloupe chunks on them. Probably the best tasting oranges and cantaloupe of the season! So here we are stuff to the max with delicious food and we get our banh mi sandwiches all packed for us to leave with. (There was more fruit in the bag!!!) We ask for our check and the server says there is something in the kitchen for us to try. It was dessert. More FOOD?! What? Yes, they made is their Fried Banana with ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is where the OMG comes in. Let me tell you, we ATE that Fried Banana and Ice Cream and enjoyed it! It was SOOOOOOOOOOO Yummy! So back to the check, it was $27 and some change. O_O Yup! We got the best service in town and some of the best tasting Vietnamese food for $27!!!!!!!!!! What more can I say.... read more

Every last bite was sublime. Beef and chicken salads were fresh, with perfectly cooked meat and piquant dressings. Egg rolls were delicious and served so hot that I could barely eat them. Entrees (mango coconut beef, pineapple calamari, fresh crab noodles and roast duck) were all spectacular. The BYOB element is a nice perk - one of the waiters even helped us finish our leftover beer! Also, 8 of us ate for $93, and we ordered some of the most expensive items on the menu. I had to knock off a star because they gave away our table and we wound up waiting an hour. Still, the staff was very apologetic, stuffed us to the gill with egg rolls while we waited, and comped us salad and dessert. If I could overlook this and give the place 5 stars, I would. I expect it will not be an issue on subsequent visits, and I'll be able to reward this place for its excellent food with a 5 star rating! read more

As other reviewers before me have done, I went to Simply It as a part of a Grubwithus dinner outing. I've never had Vietnamese, so I was looking forward to it. Our reservations were for 7:30 and I showed up about 10 minutes early, because that's just how I roll, whether I mean to or not. We had a group of eight people and my presence seemed to stress them out a bit, because the table wasn't ready. No biggie. I just hung out in the front area where I sweat my butt off. Holy cow! Once more folks arrived we were taken to the dining area, which was much cooler in temperature and the atmosphere was nice. We started out with a number of appetizers, which they brought out all at once. We asked if they could stagger them, but apparently not. Every inch of the table was crammed with food, but we made do. For the appetizers we had the dumplings (yum-a-licious), avocado wonton (drooling), some kind of spring roll (super bland, sorry) and calamari salad (good taste, just not a fan of non-deep fried calamari). For our main meal we had the Simply It beef, I think. It was pho and it was delish. I couldn't finish mine, so was happy to have leftovers. The dinner ended with a dessert of what looked to be homemade strawberry ice cream with big chunks of strawberry in it (heavenly), fried banana (didn't try as I'm not a huge banana fan) and fresh grapes. Overall it was a great experience. For the price the food made me very happy, and you cannot beat that it's BYOB. Since I don't live in that 'hood I probably won't go back in the near future, but I highly recommend you check it out. read more

I remember reading about Simply It in Time Out Chicago. So... I decided to check the place out. At a reasonable price, Simply It offers yummy, delicious, and authentic Vietnamese food. The atmosphere of the restaurant screams traditional, even though the setting screams modernity. The decor of the table were nicely set up with flickering little candles in the evening. Paintings and photos of the homeland country on the wall added comfortability. The people working there were all so lovely and extremely friendly; especially the owner, Mr. Tuan. So far I've tried about four different dishes and I have nothing but good words . Suggestions for newcomers: try the crepes, pasta beef, spring rolls, simply beef, and for desert, go for the fried banana with ice-cream. Also, the bubble smoothies- preferably mango or strawberry. I went on a date here and the ambiance was cute and adorable. It's also BYOB. So bring some classy wine and enjoy. read more

This restaurant has so much going for it. The service is amazing with the friendliest staff. I once had to wait 10 minutes because a friend was running late and they brought me some tea on the house. The tofu spring rolls and the fresh, fresh, fresh vegetarian rolls are pretty similar but the sauces make a big difference and they're all really good. The vegetarian noodle soup was enormous and delicious. The tofu and eggplant was great as well. Can't wait to go back when I'm craving some fresh ingredients (and BYOB!) Really looking forward to going back to try the vegetarian dumpling soup! read more

Okay, I'm Asian and usually avoid Asian restaurants that A) are not in Chinatown, B) in a yuppie area, C) named something like Simply It. That being said, I was impressed with the Vietnamese cuisine here. Bo luc lac was tender and flavored nicely, pho was tasty and plenty of meat, seafood cha gio was crispy & flavorful. They brought a smoothie for my daughter on-the-house when we sat down and free fruit dessert. I have been to better, but this is probably the best in the neighborhood. read more

Wow, considering Simply It has 4 stars, my boyfriend and I figured it was a safe bet for good Vietnamese in the neighborhood. Boy were were wrong. We were seated right away, the decor is cute, and the service was pretty good, but none of that made up for the unappealing, flavorless food we were served. We got the lemon grass tofu bahn mi combination and the pineapple tofu. Both of the main dishes were horrible. The sandwich had no flavor, and was literally dripping mayonnaise. The entree was tiny, 7 pieces of tofu max, and was covered in what tasted like strange cheap tomato sauce. Definitely will not being going back. read more

This place makes you feel like you walked into your family's house for Sunday dinner. I am Vietnamese and moved here two years ago so the first time I went here I was looking for a friendly neighborhood joint with good Viet food. Mission accomplished. Uncle Tuan, the owner, immediately bonded with my parents (in town visiting) and treated us like part of his family. The service was fantastic, BYOB is always a plus, and the food... the food is GOOD. There's something for everyone and each dish is different. Some very authentic Viet dishes. I'll say this... when my parents loved this place SO MUCH that when they came for a visit a year later they insisted on coming back to Simply It for another meal. Uncle Tuan remembered them and gave me a hard time about why I hadn't been back more often!! That's what this place is all about. So go! Enjoy the food! Cute atmosphere! Become a regular! read more

Weird name, awesome food, great service! When we arrived there was a bit of a wait, maybe 5-10 minutes. The hostess and the owner came by several times to reassure us that the table would be ready shortly. They brought us hot tea while we were waiting as well. We ordered beef pho, veggie pho, vegetarian steamed dumplings and taro bubble tea. This is one of the better bowls of pho I have had. All of the portions are very large, even the appetizer. And best of all the food was very inexpensive. Our total bill was $30! I highly recommend Simply It if you are looking for a casual, inexpensive dining experience that provides excellent food. BYOB if you want drinks. We will definitely be back. read more

Wow. All I can say is *yawn*. Not terrible, but certainly not good. I left the restaurant sooo disappointed, and all I could think about was how it was "Simply shIt". (yes, lame I know). I would rather make the trek up to Tank Noodle and get a real Vietnamese meal. I waste no more time on this one. I just will say, do not eat here if there are other options...like Subway or a Lean Cuisine. read more

I am updating my review to give this place 4 stars from 3. The service here is really great, the owner/manager is super friendly. Everybody is super friendly. The food is really good. Since my last review, I've been back a few more times and tried various noodle soup dishes, and they're all super tasty. I still like the lotus fried rice. Prettier but no nonsense good tasting vietnamese food. The place is BYOB. Awesome right? I give 5 stars for the best of the best, this is pretty close up there. read more

I usually head north to Argyle street for Vietnamese but I friend suggested we give this place a try after seeing it on Chicago's Best. I am glad that I did for several reasons...love the byob factor and the service was great. Now on to the food...we started with the tamarind soup, shared the whole red snapper (it was fried perfectly) and the beef and asparagus. Perfect balance of spices within all of the dishes and the servings were generous. After I tapped out and was headed for a food coma the server walks up with a dessert plate, I was quick to tell him we did not order one...he smiled and told me it was complimentary. I was shocked...fried bananas, strawberry ice cream, whipped cream and fruit were on the plate...such a nice way to end the experience. I will be back for sure...the menu was huge and with that level of customer service I will not hesitate to give it another try! read more

Incredible service. Always greeted with a smile. Very friendly, very accommodating. Simply it beef - best item on the menu. Juicy cubes of beef in garlic sauce on top of a bed of vegetables. Always hits the spot. read more

I had a really lovely dinner here with two friends on Monday. The food: to start we ordered the Bon Vivant Platter (an assortment!), and for the main courses we shared the Catfish in a Clay Pot and Simply It's Beef. The food was delicious! The catfish came with lots of veggies in an amazing caramel and garlic sauce. The beef was very tender and very flavorful. I would order either again! The place is BYOB, always a nice perk. The service was good too. The only negative was no air conditioning (an important consideration if it's really hot outside), and the portions were pretty small. If there had been a big eater present, we would have needed twice as much food. I definitely look forward to going back. read more

Hate to give it 2 stars bc staff was so nice. They even gave us free lemonade! But!! I care only about the food. Do yelper have taste buds!! Bland bland bland! Do not order: Pho Crepe appetizer So bland my saliva has more flavor by itself. I should've known, given the neighborhood I was in. White suburbia or cornfield frat boy immigrants settle in LP. One shake of pepper and they've got enough flavor to last through the weekend. Maybe he's just pandering to the crowd, but enough water added to the pho already! Very disappointing. I can get much better for much cheaper. Sorry. read more

How this place has 4 stars is more a reflection on their clientele than the quality of food. If you enjoy Asian food and have a craving for Vietnamese food, don't bother with this place. If you have never had Vietnamese food, consider egg rolls to be "Asian" food , or otherwise enjoy "Asian fusion", then this is the place for you. But seriously, don't be fooled by the positive reviews for ambiance and service. There is zero authenticity to the food. The pho didn't have the quality or ingredients I expect from even average pho. The broth was underwhelming at best. The spring rolls....I don't even know how any self-respecting chef can call those Vietnamese spring rolls. Seriously, it's about 3 ingredients in a wrap - how on earth do you mess that up?? I know, it's really my own fault for attempting to get Vietnamese food from anywhere in Lincoln Park. I've been disappointed by places on Argyle that skimped on the ingredients, had poorly-cooked noodles, had terrible both, or had prices that no self-respecting pho lover would pay - but this place somehow managed all of the above. read more

Pretty solid place! Accidentally found this place roaming around killing free time... We enjoyed the Pineapple Calamari and Coconut and Mango Beef. A little bit disappointing that the calamari was fried, but overall the dish had wonderful flavors! The place was tiny but the food came fast and we certainly enjoyed the little Vietnamese rice krispy-like treats with oranges at the end! read more

I walked in to Simply It with a friend about a half hour before they closed on a Friday night. We just wanted a quick bite before going out and didn't want to be an inconvenience for the staff. No appetizers, drinks or desserts. Someone came over with a pot of hot tea as we sat down. He said we looked cold and could use something to warm up. Our food came out remarkably fast. I ordered the Clay Pot Chicken and my friend got the Tofu and Pineapple with some plain white rice. As we were finishing up our meals, the same guy who brought us the tea, came over with a tempura battered bananas with strawberry ice cream for dessert. Needless to say, the service and generosity at Simply It are a rarity these days and I would go back just to experience their great hospitality. The food is pretty darn good too. read more

We got delivery from Simply It. -I thought their smoothies were really good and it really satisfied my sweets cravings. -The eggplant with garlic dish was pretty bland, and most of it is still sitting in my refrigerator and it's been a struggle getting myself to finish it. -The chicken pho wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was good. The vegetables that came with the pho were not fresh though. A lot of the bean sprouts were brown, the basil leaves had spots on them and the cilantro was very limp. -Shrimp and mango salad was alright. read more

Like many other reviewers, I rely on Simply It when I don't want to make the trip up to Argyle. They also deliver, which is super convenient because my pho cravings seem to coincide with days that I can't leave my couch. The pho can't really compare to Pho 777 (my end-all, be-all pho place if you care) or Tank, though. It's too sweet and sometimes a little stinky. Sadface. I do like how they smartly package the noodles, broth, and herbs/seasonings separately for the freshest bowl of pho possible. I opted to substitute the regular rice noodles for egg noodles in my last order and they were not good. Their fried spring rolls are okay. They have a strong black pepper-y taste. They include a free container of tons of fresh seasonal fruit with each delivery order. I love that. read more

Hellooooo new obsession! Simply It's Beef Pho is the best I've had so far in the city. I love it! I dream about it at night! There's nothing I love more than a big plate of bean sprouts, cilantro, peppers, and limes and a bowl of steaming hot Pho. This cute little restaurant on Lincoln has never disappointed, and I love going there with my husband. The staff are very attentive and efficient - your water never goes below half full. One weird thing is that their prix fixe menus are taped to the tables... uh, ok? That's kinda weird. The only complaint is that it is pretty tight quarters at night and you'll probably be sitting shoulder to shoulder to the people next to you. The invasion of personal space is totally worth it though to have more of Simply It's Pho! read more

Found ourselves back at Simply It and just wanted to update my review. As I said in my previous review, the place is small and very busy. When we went in (without reservations) there was one couple ahead of us. As we waited, several people came in and were waiting behind us. This cute little older man, who I'm assuming is the owner, gave everyone icewater and then came out with two platters of egg rolls to pass around. Our meal was great, I decided to go "seasonal" with the pumpkin shrimp dish and Tim got the clay pot catfish again. We were oogling the dessert that was brought to the table next to us and the cute little man told the waitress to bring us one too...on the house! The fried banana fruit and ice cream was seriously delightful. Thank you Simply It, we'll be back! read more

The pho here is just okay. The broth is pretty good, but I'm less than impressed with the amount of meat that comes with it. That being said, there aren't too many alternatives for pho if you don't want to go all the way to Argyle (I haven't tried Hai Yen yet). The only reason Simply It is getting four stars instead of three is that they have a variety of other dishes that are pretty good. Their lemongrass beef appetizer is great & their catfish in a clay pot entree is also really really flavorful. They also have a ton of fruit smoothies to choose from. The last two times I've been here we've either gotten a free fruit smoothie or free dessert. They definitely have good service here. If I am craving pho and unwilling to go north, Simply It is definitely my go-to. read more

This review is based on 2 separate occasions (both being take-out). The service was prompt and friendly each time. The PHO bowl was absolutely delicious. If you are a PHO bowl lover you'll appreciate Simply It's PHO bowl. The second time, I ordered a sandwich combination consisting of a savory pork chop sandwich, flavorful hot soup, crispy spring rolls, tangy salad, fresh fruit AND a drink... All for UNDER $8!!! Talk about a good deal. This place is a gem and I will definitely return again and again and AGAIN. read more

I LOVE Simply It I come here for two things 1.The Beef Pho 2.The Fried Rice Although I have made the trip to Argyle several times for some reason I have yet to find a place that tops Simply Its Beef Pho. A few things, the meat is always fresh, it is sliced perfectly and can even be served to you on the side for you to add yourself. In addition to that the broth is just right, not too sweet not too sour. Lastly the veggies are also always fresh, AND they give you cilantro which I love adding to mine. The rice is the best fried rice I have had in Chicago, and I live off Asian food. Did I mention it is in Lincoln Park and is BYOB?? One con- they use MSG :( read more

This was really fantastic! I have been a bit on a Vietnamese kick lately so I was very excited to try it out. This place is really good for a big crowd - we had 10 and ordered the meal for 10 and it was just perfect. You might need to order an extra dish or two if you have a bunch of vegetarians in your group since there are more meat dishes, but otherwise it was perfect for our size. I particularly loved the Mango Beef served in a half-coconut! The string beans were delicious and the shrip soup was incredible. And the sweetened iced tea was delicious! But a WARNING: If you are going with a group just make sure you have a reservation. It was VERY crowded. Not an empty seat in the house. In fact, you might need a reservation even if you are a small group. Also a tip: there is a parking garage with the hospital around the corner and the restaurant validates if you park there. Also, it is BYOB! read more

My name is Quoc-Viet Nguyen and im from Kansas City. I have been to many Vietnamese restaurant from Dallas, California, Missouri, Chicago etc. I believe "Simply it" has the best service and quality of food that a vietnamese restaurant ever had. I have been to Argyle, "Little Saigon or Viettown" in Chicago many times. I have been to Tank Noodle, Pho Viet, Pho 777, Pho 888, etc and the food their is alright. I am from UIC campus so its a long trip out there, but going to get Pho up their gave me my Pho kick when i was craving vietnamese food. At first i was skeptical because what vietnamese restaurant is in Lincoln Park and called "Simply IT" ? It was really strange to me, but some vietnamese guy i met at the apple store on Michigan avenue said it was better food than Viet town. So i went, and it exceeded my expectation. The PHo i have to admit was Home cooked quality, i actually left saying, "Man that Pho was actually really good." Also the Fried Banana and icecream is to die for... Plus, The owner is extremely friendly and talks to all the customer. He clearly knows how to run a restaurant. I know this might sound to good to be true, but what do you have to lose. If you are in Chicago and want to try Vietnamese food or if your Craving Pho, i recommend you go to "Simply It," I believe the best Vietnamese Food in Chicago. read more

My wife Thu Thuy and I had the pleasure of dining with our four boys in late December! We were visiting from southern California! The food was amazing and the service was incredible! The owner made a great effort to welcome our family! I highly recommend Simply It! Brad Trager read more

Coming from the Bay Area, neck high in Pho restaurants, I was desperately searching for a Pho fix. Luckily I found Simply it. The Pho is good (beef is better than its chicken) and they delivery ($3 charge) to pretty far distances. I live near the Water Tower and they're up in Lincoln Park. The owner Tuan is incredibly nice and energetic. He really care's about providing a good product and great customer service. Their Beef Pasta (Bun Bo Xao) is great and its a lunch special. Check out their lunch specials first for a good introductory. Oh, and their Fisherman's Soup is good too (don't let the name deter you). Best and only Pho in downtown Chicago ... I've been incredibly satisfied every time! Bon appetite! read more