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    Sunset Phở Caffe

    4.7 (516 reviews)
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    SUNSET PHỞ CAFFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Vermacelli Noodle salad with beef
    Becca K.

    Pretty decent spot in Lakeview if you want Vietnamese food! Granted this spot is a little bit pricier compared to Argyle or stuff in Chinatown. We ordered the pho, vermacelli noodles, and Thai iced tea. Nothing stood out but very consistent. If you are in the area and you're craving Vietnamese food, this place is solid. Fun fact: you can receive a punch card and if you buy 10 bowls of pho, you can one free!

    Beef pho
    Wendy L.

    The interior feels a bit like a cave, in a good way. The decor is unique and cozy. Service was a bit spotty and slow but food was tasty. I tried the pho and spring rolls, both were comparable to other places.

    Alexander Y.

    Came to Sunset Pho Caffe since I needed a break from all the delicious Chicago food that I've been eating. Ordered the Sunset Special, which comes with rare beef, brisket, meatball, and tripe. Thought this was a very good bowl of pho. Plentiful amount of meat, noodles were good, and the broth was very tasty. Definitely no hint of MSG whatsoever in this broth. Only quibble I had...this bowl was $22.95! Way expensive for pho that didn't involve a beef rib or oxtail. Staff were fine, no complaints from me. Good pho here, wouldn't mind coming back despite the prices being on the high side.

    Vegetarian Pho
    Ioanna K.

    Cutest stained glass and vaulted ceilings make this a great date spot! The Vietnamese coffee is incredible as well. The vegetarian pho is flavorful with great noodles - my only gripe is that they were so good I wish there were more in the broth!

    Rare Beef Pho
    Sarah N.

    Rare beef pho and chicken pho were both delicious. Great broth and the service was so sweet. Definitely stop by if you're in the neighborhood!

    Thai tea
    Veerawan T.

    The decor inside was unexpected when we walked in. They had a full bar and tables inside. Since we were a group of 5, we got seated at a round table. Service was friendly and I enjoyed their pho! I was visiting from CA and their broth was up to par. Pricing is a little higher but their portion were huge. I ordered their viet ice coffee too which was so excellent. It was creamy, strong, and fresh!

    20. Sunset Special Pho
    Andrew P.

    If you're looking for a pho option in the relatively immediate area, there really aren't any good options. I finally came to this place on Saturday in the dead of winter and the place was packed at dinner time. I knew that it had a European feel given that I believe the owners are part Vietnamese and part Serbian(?) which means the menu offers both kinds of food which is a cool and unique concept. My friend and I opted for pho and he got the chicken pho while I got the Sunset Pho special. The portions are large as you'd expect, however I do find the prices here to be a little steep. At $23 for a bowl of a pho, I would want there to be a little more broth, noodles, and protein I feel like. Overall though, the taste of the pho was pretty good and they do provide the toppings/sides which we appreciated. They have plenty of hoisin sauce, chili paste, chili oil, etc on the side too which I always use generously. Certainly not the best bowl of pho I've had in the city, but for the area it is manageable... just wish it wasn't so expensive. The staff was friendly though, which was great.

    Jonathan W.

    Take credit card Egg rolls ($7.50)- provides 2. Well made, crunchy. Tastes good. I wish there was more lettuce Sunset special pho ($22.95)- a big bowl of soup. Soup isn't that flavorful. Not much noodle. Good cuts of brisket and Cevapcici Sa Zara plate ($19.95)- this is super delicious. With the french roll, the keymak and sausage its a great compliment. l

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    Anthony D.

    The best pho I've had in Chicago. Also, one of the coolest interiors. It's an interesting mix of mostly Vietnamese and with a little Jugoslavian. We ordered the Cevapcici (Jugoslavian Sausage) Spring Rolls, Sunset Special Pho, and Spicy Lemongrass Pho. The broth of each Pho was rich and flavorful, the vegetables were fresh, and noodles had the right amount of chew. Honestly if they gave me a straw I would probably have drunk the entire bowl. My preference was the Spicy Lemongrass Pho, because it was a little more complex and the lemongrass really shone through. The spring rolls were also well filled and the peanut sauce was delicious. It had more going on than just being peanut-y. If you like Pho, definitely check this place out. It may be on the pricier end, but from what I've had in Chicago it's worth it.

    21. Chicken Pho
    Leland L.

    Sunset pho is my new favorite cozy neighborhood spot the first time I came here I got takeout, and I came back recently to eat in and absolutely love the dine-in experience! It's a laid back atmosphere that feels super familial and authentic. The service was great and the people are kind! I've had the vegetarian pho and the chicken pho. The chicken was my favorite! Such a large bowl and the most flavorful, comforting broth. Very fresh, filling, delicious! Can't go wrong here; I can't wait to come back!!

    1. Shrimp Spring Rolls
    Ashley H.

    Sunset is easily one of the of the best restaurants I've visited this year! You'll definitely want to add a trip here to your list. The storefront is a bit easy to miss from the outside, but the interior is very classy and comfortable. The restaurant was packed around 7:00pm so I would definitely recommend making a reservation during peak hours. The staff was also professional and very efficient. We started with the shrimp spring rolls which were excellent! If the purpose of an appetizer is to whet the appetite, then this is the consummate starter to a meal. The ample herbs, crunchy veggies, and creamy peanut sauce made for a light and refreshing dish. We also split the chicken cabbage salad, which was among the best salads I've had! It was perfectly spicy, super flavorful, and the juicy chicken paired so well with the crunchy peanuts and carrots. I could have drank the dressing. I ordered the chicken pho for the main dish and absolutely loved the deep, flavorful broth in which star anise really shined. My only qualm with the meal is that the chicken was a bit dry. My friends both ordered the pork vermicelli bowls and said they were incredible. Although the prices are on the high side, the portions were generous and quality outstanding. I am already plotting a return and look forward to trying more of the menu!

    21. Chicken Pho, 29. Salmon in Clay Pot
    Ariel S.

    I'm hesitant to post this because I don't want it to overcrowd, but we were so so impressed with the food. Typically when I go to a good restaurant, I want to go back to try something else but the Salmon in Clay Pot and Chicken Pho were so incredibly delicious, I want to get them again. To be truthful, I'd really like that salmon recipe... the portions were reasonably sized for the price. Service was a bit slow (signs about hiring kitchen staff were posted so guessing they're a bit understaffed) but we got what we needed. It was cozy and intimate, crowded for a Sunday night but definitely understated with the bathrooms being lackluster. I could see this being added to a regular rotation!

    Rare Beef Pho
    Sofia G.

    This is my favorite pho place near me - it's phenomenal and the service is quick. The broth is so good and the always have a surplus of topping options

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    Born and raised here, and this is probably my fav restaurant in all of Chicago. Simply incredible, and always worth the wait

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    We ordered takeout from Sunset Pho and really enjoyed the food. The Pho broth was delicious.

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    Thoroughly enjoyed this cozy little restaurant with a lovely ambience, delicious pho, and excellent service. Highly recommend.

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    Are reservations required or are walk-ins generally available?

    no reservation are not required, but recommended between 6-8pm. walk ins are available but when walkins full our place, then if you have a reservation their will be a table open for you.… Read more

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    We have moved to our new Location 2856 N. Clark street, Chicago IL. 60657 and OPENED May 3rd, 2019. We closed our location on Western on March 31st, 2019.

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