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I got takeout from here again and the pho was a HIT. Even with takeout it was packaged so well and with everything I needed and more. The flavor was so yummy and so comforting. I will be ordering from here or coming back again. It's a great place to eat at or get food from
It was our first time trying to Vietnamese spot downtown. I was pleasantly surprised by their wide variety of options. We got: Their banh hoi and skewers: 4/5 really good. Great if you want spring rolls but don't want to make all the components at home. Brown sugar boba: 5/5 perfect sweetness and tapioca tasted great! The service was fast and they were very nice. The spot is small but there's additional seating upstairs.
Purely a review on the boba. With tea in the name I figured I had to visit on my boba tour. They probably lean more on powdered drinks because the tea wasn't present and their menu has very common powder flavors. However, the boba was pretty solid. Jasmine Milk Tea w/ Boba - boba was flavorful, so bonus props there because they marinated it well. Texture wise, perhaps a bit squishy but not sufferable, there was still a fair chew. Drink was below average though. No tea flavor at all. Very milky, as if I was drinking boba milk.
I was greeted by a very nice lady at the front desk that also took my order. The upstairs is super cute and clean. The pho was delicious! I will be back.
Ordered pho to-go. Was delicious. Serving size was a big especially for takeaway. Cleanest broth I had tasted in a while. Meats were good and there was a good amount of it too. Lots of toppings. Everything tasted fresh. Price was average, if not a little on the higher side for the city ($19ish after tax) but it was worth the price. Solid bowl of pho. Would come again if in the area.
The best meals here. Loved it so much on the first night, had to come back again! Downstairs, it looks like there's such limited seating but upstairs is amazingly spacious and clean. The bathroom is also very clean. The food. Legit delicious. Everything we ordered. Pho, chicken friend rice, Bun rice vermicelli salad
Great smoothies, Kind faces! Stopped by for a quick boba and ended up getting a smoothie (still added lychee popping boba and it was fantastic!!)
If you're in the mood for a casual get together with friends or just looking for a spot to get some work done, Vintea is a great little neighborhood spot! I stopped by both on a weekend and weekday for lunch and it was fairly crowded both times. The staff was very professional and friendly, and the menu had an overwhelming number of great-looking options. It was a little on the pricey side but still among more affordable options for the area. Between both visits, we opted for the chicken pho, wonton soup, fresh spring rolls with shrimp, crispy egg rolls, and traditional Vietnamese iced coffee. The orders came out fairly quickly and I was impressed by the freshness and quality! The egg rolls were piping hot and super crispy, and the pho broth had an excellent depth of flavor. The chicken was super tender and the portion of noodles and meat was generous. The wonton soup was pretty similar in flavor and als delicious, and I appreciated that multiple sizes were available. I really enjoyed the iced coffee as well- it was not too sweet at all and had a nice robust coffee flavor. I will definitely stop by again in the future, and am looking forward to trying more of the menu! Highly recommend paying a visit if you're in the area.
I walked by this restaurant and had to do a double take to realize it was a Vietnamese Restaurant. The front facade is underwhelming with emphasis on bubble tea more than a restaurant but don't let that dissuade you from going inside because the food is authentic, fresh and delicious. The true litmus test of authenticity is the Phở broth and boy oh boy did this place pass with flying colors and then some. I walked up to the counter and was greeted by a sweet lady as in extremely soft spoken with a gentle kind demeanor. After placing my order with her in Vietnamese, she spoke to me in Vietnamese and I learned that it's a family run business. They do everything themselves from buying local sourced produce and supplies to all the prep and cooking. The place has a modern Point of Sales (POS) system that accepts pretty much every payment method there is under the sun including Apple Pay and once you place your order, you get a pager. The first floor where orders are taken has a small seating area. There's also a larger dining area upstairs. Both are clean and accommodating. I ordered both takeout and dine-in and the service was great. I got two banh mi sandwiches to-go and Phở Tái Bò Viên (Beef Phở with Rare Beef and Beef Meatballs) with Gỏi Cuốn Tôm (Shrimp Summer Rolls). The phở came with the traditional garnishments and broth was superlative! I'm still thinking about the broth as I write this review. The summer rolls were fresh and massive. I left happily satiated after taking two SoulCycles classes earlier. I definitely recommend this place which is a hidden gem. Trust me on this because I've eaten Vietnamese food practically in every state in the U.S. and Paris France.
Honestly more like a 3.5, but I'm optimistic for them, and it's always nice to see cute places like this pop up near downtown! Tl;dr interesting milk tea, EXTREMELY soft/overcooked boba, ok food but smallish portions, nice that they have a lot of seating (across two floors, mostly for small groups, though). Been here a couple times now. I've tried whatever the number one banh mi is, pho tai nam, and the winter melon milk tea. My partner tried the vermicelli bowl with pork. I think so far the food hasn't been anything special, but it's fine. Banh mi was a bit skimpy on the toppings inside and small, but had good flavor. Similarly the pho broth was ok and could be more flavorful, and the meat was a bit dry. I heard the vermicelli bowl was ok but again nothing special. I did appreciate that the nuoc cham it came with wasn't overly sweet like others I've had. If you want to avoid the trek up to Argyle, I'd say this place is a good option for getting your Vietnamese food fix. Never had winter melon milk tea before, but I liked the flavor. We got 50% sugar and it was still quite sweet, but once all the ice melted it was perfect. I will say the boba itself was very disappointing since personally I want my boba to have structure and to be bouncy and chewy. Theirs was more like... soft and mushy. The boba flavor was fine, though, and nicely sweetened. I'd skip the boba next time and just get milk tea, but if you like your boba on the softer side than this is the place! You order and pay upfront and the food came very quickly. The staff were friendly. While there is a decent amount of seating, tables are very small and I don't think there's much space for large groups, at least on the ground floor. Overall a cute place with a nice variety of food, coffee, and boba drinks!
I Doordashed this to my hotel, so this review is for the food only :P It's... Not good... GRILLED CHICKEN OVER RICE: Kinda skimpy on the rice :') Chicken was tender but very salty. Veggies were limp and not crispy. Didn't come with fish sauce, it was some sort of soy sauce instead... I couldn't finish it. SPRING ROLLS: ..... I have no idea what sauce this is tbh. Like some sort of mixed hoisin sauce but not??? I usually prefer nuoc cham or peanut sauce. The flavor was very bean paste-like and very salty... With chili bits... Not my favorite. The roll itself was fine, decent amount of shrimp and veg. BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK TEA: Gummy af boba with too much syrup... Milk tea was too sweet... Ugh Sad............ Maybe I just ordered the wrong items?
6 months ago
Visiting out of town and was looking for an authentic Viet restaurant to try. Decided to come to VinTea and I wasn't disappointed. I got the Hu Tieu Muc Tom and it was delicious. Fresh squid and a balanced broth. The seafood chili sauce was also on point. My mom and sis got the vermicelli with lemongrass pork and it was great as well. Very good nuoc cham. My mom is still talking about coming back to try something else before we return to California! read more
We stopped by VinTea with a pretty large group while we were in Chicago, and honestly it worked out better than I expected. They have a good amount of seating upstairs, so we didn't have to split up, which is always a plus when you're traveling with a bunch of people. It was also only about a 7-minute ride from our hotel in downtown, making it an easy lunch stop. One thing I really appreciated was that you order at the counter. For a big group, this made life so much easier because everyone could order exactly what they wanted and pay separately. No awkward math at the end trying to split the bill. The staff were all really sweet and patient with us, and our food came out pretty fast considering how many people we had. I ordered the Bun Cha Ha Noi. It was decent, but if I had one complaint, it'd be that the grilled beef patties needed a little more seasoning. Everything else was good, but a bit more flavor would've taken the dish up a notch. Overall, I'd come back. The convenience, quick service, friendly staff, and plenty of seating made it a great option, especially if you're traveling with a larger group. read more
Amazing Delicious Dinner We are in town visiting from Los Angeles. This place is legit with authentic flavors. Our group of 4 arrived and tried to sit in the main dining area but didn't realize there was a 2nd floor with spacious area for seating. We went to the counter to order from a sweet young lady that took our order. We settled on the short rib pho, vermicelli bowl, chicken fried rice, wonton noodle soup & pan fried dumplings. Every dish was so tasty and the service was amazing. We will be back to try some of the other dishes. read more
I got takeout from here again and the pho was a HIT. Even with takeout it was packaged so well and with everything I needed and more. The flavor was so yummy and so comforting. I will be ordering from here or coming back again. It's a great place to eat at or get food from read more
It was our first time trying to Vietnamese spot downtown. I was pleasantly surprised by their wide variety of options. We got: Their banh hoi and skewers: 4/5 really good. Great if you want spring rolls but don't want to make all the components at home. Brown sugar boba: 5/5 perfect sweetness and tapioca tasted great! The service was fast and they were very nice. The spot is small but there's additional seating upstairs. read more
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Celina!…
1 year ago
Purely a review on the boba. With tea in the name I figured I had to visit on my boba tour. They probably lean more on powdered drinks because the tea wasn't present and their menu has very common powder flavors. However, the boba was pretty solid. Jasmine Milk Tea w/ Boba - boba was flavorful, so bonus props there because they marinated it well. Texture wise, perhaps a bit squishy but not sufferable, there was still a fair chew. Drink was below average though. No tea flavor at all. Very milky, as if I was drinking boba milk. read more
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Nguyen T.
Thank you, Generous Y., for taking the time to share your detailed…
1 month ago
Comforting pho and lovely staff who held my purse for me when I left it behind in a beef broth daze. read more
8 months ago
I was greeted by a very nice lady at the front desk that also took my order. The upstairs is super cute and clean. The pho was delicious! I will be back. read more
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Nguyen T.
Hi Stefanie,…
8 months ago
Ordered pho to-go. Was delicious. Serving size was a big especially for takeaway. Cleanest broth I had tasted in a while. Meats were good and there was a good amount of it too. Lots of toppings. Everything tasted fresh. Price was average, if not a little on the higher side for the city ($19ish after tax) but it was worth the price. Solid bowl of pho. Would come again if in the area. read more
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Thank you so much, Firmiana!…
5 months ago
The best meals here. Loved it so much on the first night, had to come back again! Downstairs, it looks like there's such limited seating but upstairs is amazingly spacious and clean. The bathroom is also very clean. The food. Legit delicious. Everything we ordered. Pho, chicken friend rice, Bun rice vermicelli salad read more
4 months ago
Great smoothies, Kind faces! Stopped by for a quick boba and ended up getting a smoothie (still added lychee popping boba and it was fantastic!!) read more
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Nguyen T.
Thank you, Neisha! We’re so happy you enjoyed your smoothie (and the…
4 months ago
6 months ago
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Nguyen T.
Thank you so much for your feedback, John! We’re glad you enjoyed the…
If you're in the mood for a casual get together with friends or just looking for a spot to get some work done, Vintea is a great little neighborhood spot! I stopped by both on a weekend and weekday for lunch and it was fairly crowded both times. The staff was very professional and friendly, and the menu had an overwhelming number of great-looking options. It was a little on the pricey side but still among more affordable options for the area. Between both visits, we opted for the chicken pho, wonton soup, fresh spring rolls with shrimp, crispy egg rolls, and traditional Vietnamese iced coffee. The orders came out fairly quickly and I was impressed by the freshness and quality! The egg rolls were piping hot and super crispy, and the pho broth had an excellent depth of flavor. The chicken was super tender and the portion of noodles and meat was generous. The wonton soup was pretty similar in flavor and als delicious, and I appreciated that multiple sizes were available. I really enjoyed the iced coffee as well- it was not too sweet at all and had a nice robust coffee flavor. I will definitely stop by again in the future, and am looking forward to trying more of the menu! Highly recommend paying a visit if you're in the area. read more
I walked by this restaurant and had to do a double take to realize it was a Vietnamese Restaurant. The front facade is underwhelming with emphasis on bubble tea more than a restaurant but don't let that dissuade you from going inside because the food is authentic, fresh and delicious. The true litmus test of authenticity is the Phở broth and boy oh boy did this place pass with flying colors and then some. I walked up to the counter and was greeted by a sweet lady as in extremely soft spoken with a gentle kind demeanor. After placing my order with her in Vietnamese, she spoke to me in Vietnamese and I learned that it's a family run business. They do everything themselves from buying local sourced produce and supplies to all the prep and cooking. The place has a modern Point of Sales (POS) system that accepts pretty much every payment method there is under the sun including Apple Pay and once you place your order, you get a pager. The first floor where orders are taken has a small seating area. There's also a larger dining area upstairs. Both are clean and accommodating. I ordered both takeout and dine-in and the service was great. I got two banh mi sandwiches to-go and Phở Tái Bò Viên (Beef Phở with Rare Beef and Beef Meatballs) with Gỏi Cuốn Tôm (Shrimp Summer Rolls). The phở came with the traditional garnishments and broth was superlative! I'm still thinking about the broth as I write this review. The summer rolls were fresh and massive. I left happily satiated after taking two SoulCycles classes earlier. I definitely recommend this place which is a hidden gem. Trust me on this because I've eaten Vietnamese food practically in every state in the U.S. and Paris France. read more
5 months ago
The service is top tier, the food is authentic, and the restaurant is sooo clean!! The pho broth is so flavorful and everything we ordered was delicious. The bathroom was also so clean read more
Honestly more like a 3.5, but I'm optimistic for them, and it's always nice to see cute places like this pop up near downtown! Tl;dr interesting milk tea, EXTREMELY soft/overcooked boba, ok food but smallish portions, nice that they have a lot of seating (across two floors, mostly for small groups, though). Been here a couple times now. I've tried whatever the number one banh mi is, pho tai nam, and the winter melon milk tea. My partner tried the vermicelli bowl with pork. I think so far the food hasn't been anything special, but it's fine. Banh mi was a bit skimpy on the toppings inside and small, but had good flavor. Similarly the pho broth was ok and could be more flavorful, and the meat was a bit dry. I heard the vermicelli bowl was ok but again nothing special. I did appreciate that the nuoc cham it came with wasn't overly sweet like others I've had. If you want to avoid the trek up to Argyle, I'd say this place is a good option for getting your Vietnamese food fix. Never had winter melon milk tea before, but I liked the flavor. We got 50% sugar and it was still quite sweet, but once all the ice melted it was perfect. I will say the boba itself was very disappointing since personally I want my boba to have structure and to be bouncy and chewy. Theirs was more like... soft and mushy. The boba flavor was fine, though, and nicely sweetened. I'd skip the boba next time and just get milk tea, but if you like your boba on the softer side than this is the place! You order and pay upfront and the food came very quickly. The staff were friendly. While there is a decent amount of seating, tables are very small and I don't think there's much space for large groups, at least on the ground floor. Overall a cute place with a nice variety of food, coffee, and boba drinks! read more
3 years ago
I Doordashed this to my hotel, so this review is for the food only :P It's... Not good... GRILLED CHICKEN OVER RICE: Kinda skimpy on the rice :') Chicken was tender but very salty. Veggies were limp and not crispy. Didn't come with fish sauce, it was some sort of soy sauce instead... I couldn't finish it. SPRING ROLLS: ..... I have no idea what sauce this is tbh. Like some sort of mixed hoisin sauce but not??? I usually prefer nuoc cham or peanut sauce. The flavor was very bean paste-like and very salty... With chili bits... Not my favorite. The roll itself was fine, decent amount of shrimp and veg. BROWN SUGAR BOBA MILK TEA: Gummy af boba with too much syrup... Milk tea was too sweet... Ugh Sad............ Maybe I just ordered the wrong items? read more
[VinTea] A modern local Vietnamese fusion restaurant located in Chicago. This was my go-to spot during the winter for their Pho Signature Pho Spicy Vietnamese Bread Overall, good but mostly what you would expect. They mainly focus on their bobas and milk teas but I usually come for their food. Service is great, the food comes out so fast. Ambience gives clean simple aesthetic. Overall, 8/10, can't go wrong https://www.vin-tea.com 8181 N State St Chicago, IL 60610 read more
Stopped by during my lunch break to get a winter melon milk tea with boba! I got a medium size for $7.12. Service was quick. The drink was really good! Flavorful, sweet, and a balanced combination of tea & milky taste!! The interior vibe was more like Asian family restaurant vibe than the typical cutesy boba vibe. read more
9 months ago
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Thank you so much, Richard!…
Casual, small cafe for pho, banh mi, and milk tea. We received our banh mis within 5 minutes on a fairly busy Saturday afternoon. I loved my classic banh mi, the meats were well balanced with the veggies and the bread was crunchy without being tough. read more
5 months ago
I came here in the middle the afternoon for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The food came out quickly and was tasty. Spring rolls were fresh and the rice wrapper had the perfect bouncy chew. The signature pho was balanced flavorful with a lovely clear broth. This is a hidden gem! read more
2 years ago
Avoid!!! I'm sitting in the window eating my Pho Tai. I have had this dish all over the world and love it very much and I'm very familiar with the way it should be. The bowl is beautiful, the broth is tasty the service is good, the presentation is great, however the amount of beef in this soup is nowhere near what it should be!!!!!!!!!!! I was very much looking forward to this being the go to Vietnamese restaurant across the street from where I live. I received a very disappointing Four (4)very small bits of beef that were Not rare, floating on the surface. This does not do it for me!! This cost over $20. I would expect an appropriate amount of rare beef in the soup. It didn't get close to what should be normally in this dish. I feel taken advantage of. I was going to complain but then I thought, you know this is how the owners presented it so I'm going to give them a review that is truthful. I wish the experience would have been better since I live across the street and would come her at least once per week if the dish was like it should be . Oh well...... I will Continue to look for a good Pho restaurant in other parts of the city. Uugghh..... read more
1 year ago
I do really like this place, I always get the taro milk tea with boba! Just wouldn't suggest ordering online. The site didn't give an option for sweetness level and told me it would be ready in 30 minutes. I got there in 20 minutes and just let them know I was there when it was ready, but it had been ready for a while and was a tad watered down and all sugar. I told them I would just buy a new one and I gave them the old one. So I paid $15 in total. But the new one was very good! read more
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Nguyen T.
Thank you for your honest feedback, Niki. We’re so glad to hear you…
8 months ago
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Hi Mya, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience. That’s…
4 years ago
New favorite tea & study spot in River North/Gold Coast area! Love that VinTea is open later than most cafes and has so much seating on the first and second floor - there's also a good selection of teas/juices and food - I tried the peach oolong which was so good! Also tried the lemongrass peachy oolong which was fragrant, but still preferred the peach oolong. Also got the spicy Vietnamese grilled bread which was delicious and had quail eggs and sausages that added a nice savory kick to compliment the spicy and creamy sriracha / mayo sauce combo. The only thing is drinks and food take a short while to prep- so be prepared to wait a little! Food/Drink: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5 read more
Fast and economical, yes, but truly delicious, excellent quality food at this humble eatery. Order at the counter and pay, and they'll bring your food to you if you're dining in. The bahn mi are excellent here, served on a crispy French roll and chock full of ingredients. I'm also a big fan of the wonton soup, which comes in a delicious chicken broth. The milk teas are tasty; I especially like the mango milk tea. The upstairs has nice, quiet seating away from the door, which is nice in the winter. Great location on State St. near Loyola. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This is probably one of the worst place I ever had , if it wasn't because is the closest to my hotel , I Would've choose this place , the pho is pricey and the soup Has no taste , and is missing some Ingredient in my bowl of pho ! Plus the girl who took my order is rude !! Thank Goodness I don't live here and I don't have to came back to this place again ! I wouldn't given any stars if I could . Don't come here for pho read more
2 years ago
Man O Man! Now this place was absolutely amazing! The pho was EXCELLENT! Piping hot, broth had so much flavor! I was sooooo happy after being so disappointed with the previous place I went to. Staff was friendly! Was so good, I went twice! Afternoon and again before they closed. Portion was generous too! If you are a pho lover, I highly recommend! read more
I've been twice now. The place itself isn't unpleasant but not much to look at. It's nice enough. The front door doesn't always close properly so depending on the weather you might want to sit far from it. Even if it's cold, the people who work there are not. They're very nice and eager to serve. I have had the grilled pork vermicelli bowl with egg roll, the grilled pork bahn mi and I tried the mango milk tea with tapioca pearls. The vermicelli bowl was good. I've had better and worse. I would like more fish sauce and I'd like it with less chili. You can always add more at your table so I don't want extra in it when it comes to me. There's plenty of fresh vegetables and peanuts which is really a bonus. The worst part was the egg roll. They fry these up in advance I think and mine was cold and a bit stale. It's probably a good roll fresh. Not sure. The bahn mi was excellent. I like their rolls. They're perfect. Delicious sandwich. I also really enjoyed my tea. I have no idea what milk tea is. They told me it was nondairy. It's not too sweet. It went really well with my bahn mi. What should I try on my next visit?! read more
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