It's awesome to have several good Vietnamese options in the Harwood Heights area and Pho Home…read moredelivers. For me, what makes this a bit different from Viet Taste nearby is the addition of several more premium options in terms of entrees and drinks. This is not to say that one is better than the other, just that both provide a little different but still delicious options. Though the broth is a slightly weak, definitely get the brisket pho here for a well priced and delicious experience. There is no appetizer combo plate here, but don't let that discourage you from ordering as the apps are well priced and do come in fairly generous portions. Service is alright, minimal but friendly and we were visited often enough to get all the items we needed. On the non-food side, the brightly lit interior and more spacious parking lot make this an easy choice of spot to visit when looking for Asian food in the area for dine-in.

The good: Quality of meat in the pho was great. I enjoyed the egg rolls…read moreThe bad: NOT a good portion at all. I left hungry which I never do after pho. Service was not fabulous. Spring rolls pretty weak. Not going back anytime soon.

We were looking for some healthier dinner options in the O'Hare area due to being around for a…read moreconference. When we saw pho and brewery in the same sentence, we had to go! It's such a great concept because pho and beer go so well together. There's free street parking, and the restaurant is well-lit and easy to find. Our group had some vegans, so safe to say their vegetarian pho was approved by the vegans. The broth had strong mushroom flavor, but they loved that there were tons of veggies and huge portions. I enjoyed the beef tendon pho, and the broth was SO flavorful and tasty. The noodles were cooked to perfection. The ambiance could do with some more aesthetic shifts. It seems like the bar part is disjointed from the kitchen and dining area. The seating area is great for groups and we saw some young kids there too, soft and cushy seating options. There was only one server running the entire joint. And we saw one chef (Vietnamese yay authenticity) making the food. Management needs to hire more staff! Pho is great. Lots of cool beers like Vietnamese rice lager and some interesting sours with flavors like dragonfruit and guava. It just had such an eclectic mix of interior vibes.

Got some beers along with Vietnamese food at this brewery. It seems like a pretty strange place for…read moreit. Pho No. 1 is one of the more unique. Actually seems more like a restaurant that happens to make a few beers along with the food. They of course have pho so pair the cold suds with hot soups. Finding this place takes some time to get here. It's certainly in a far out area of the city where there's not a lot. This is more like a residential area with a few small businesses around so it's for sure a quieter area it seems. A nice experience for just enjoying company. The place is big enough for a group but not too many though. It's about $5 for a pint. Some of the best prices for a craft brewery it seems. Best one we had was the Pale Ale. It's about $13 for an entree. These of course include pho. For sure get that because it's the specialty they make here. I got Spicy Tofu With Lemongrass And Pepper. This and many others have fish sauce. Ask them if wanting for it to be left out. These come with a side of rice. Has a location far out on Belmont. It's closed Mondays. They're a place with pho with some options that can be made okay for vegetarians.

I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop in... and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe inside is absolutely adorable with the cutest decor (I loved all the zodiac animal neon signs ), and they have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The owner was incredibly kind and patient. They took the time to walk me through all the different flavors and asked questions to help me figure out exactly what I'd like instead of just rushing me through my order. That kind of customer service is so appreciated! I ended up getting a smoothie with tapioca, and finding out they use Village Creamery ice cream made me so happy because it's one of my favorites! It was so creamy, refreshing, and exactly what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Cute atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Super cool spot and friendly owner!! The decor in here is cute. The owner told me to find my zodiac…read moresign. I got my son and I two jasmine milk teas with butterfly pea tea and brown sugar boba. It was perfectly sweetened and the boba was the best texture ever. Finally, a spot that knows how to make their tapioca the right texture and consistency. I love that nice chew on my boba! Bring your family and kids here it's a really cool spot and very very kid and family friendly.

The food is amazing!!! I tried them at a local school event and I was so impressed!! The staff were…read morealso extremely friendly!

The food at Hands On Restaurant was really good, but unfortunately the service was the complete…read moreopposite. The server had us follow her to the dining area, but never told us we could sit anywhere. We just stood there waiting because we genuinely didn't know where to go, and instead of saying something like, "You can sit anywhere," she just gave us a dirty look. We're not mind readers. The entire time she came across as rude, unwelcoming, and like she didn't want to be there. It's disappointing because the food was honestly great, but the customer service really took away from the experience. I hope management looks into it because the restaurant deserves service that's as good as its food.

Ok, ok, ok - Jess don't mess because the best don't mess around when it comes to cooking great…read morefamily style Chinese food...Sorry Jess, I should have bumped this review up to 5 stars long time ago because it is very well deserved...our favorites are: - the egg rolls (could use just a little more peanut buttah) - the crab Rangoon has sooo much cream chese) - the shrimp egg foo yung (fluffy and the gravy is served on the side) - French cubed steak with tomatoes - think Salpicao and this is 5 stars - the Yushan eggplant with minced pork (this is outstanding!!), it's a Chef's specialty dish - make sure to ask for chop sticks and chili oil - fyi, it is BYOB, so don't forget They have 1,000 items, just check out their menu. Excellent and friendly service, come on down and there's plenty of street parking. :)

The beef cubes in tomato sauce was delicious! I will order…read moreall the time! The Thai ice tea was also really good and a good size! It was sweet and creamy. I added boba and it was chewy and sweet as well. The thai ice coffee is made stroong but was pretty good. my husband said it was too sweet. the Vegetable Lo Mein was not bad but the vegetables used seemed really old. the noodles were good but I pretty much took out all the vegetables except for the broccoli. Would recommend getting the lo mein with a different topping. We got takeout. The only complaint I have would be how the drinks were packaged. They put straws in the drinks and put plastic wrap to cover the tops (I assume to stop it from spilling) but I would've preferred putting the straws in myself. They also put the drinks in a brown, paper bag but filled it with ice (to keep the drinks cold I assume, which they were). The ice was melting and I didn't know there was ice in there with the drinks so there was a puddle on my floor and I spilled the melted ice water on myself when I lifted the bag. It wasn't a huge deal but thought I would mention in case anyone plans to buy drinks for takeout.

A good pick up spot. The staff were busy and to the point but kind. When I picked up there were a…read morefew ppl waiting for their orders but they had mine within 20mins. For pickup, just say the last 4 digits of your number. Plenty of seating. Next to a La Michoacana for dessert! Egg foo young w/chicken - 3/5 my brother liked it but not my fave. The gravy it came with was bland and it was kinda dry Chicken kung pao,4/5 flavorful and spicy. Good balance of chicken and veggies and peanuts. I'd get this again Garlic broccoli 4/5 i love broccoli so i was quite happy with this. The sauce was thin/soupy so didnt stay on the broccoli well but still yummy

We ordered takeout from Li Hing and tried a wide variety of dishes, which gave us a great overall…read moreimpression of the menu. We had General Tso's chicken, BBQ fried rice, shrimp fried rice, crab rangoons, and vegetable lo mein. The vegetable lo mein was a standout--flavorful, well-seasoned, and really delicious. The crab rangoons were also tasty and nicely crisp. The General Tso's chicken had good flavor, but the pieces were very large, which made them a bit harder to eat and less balanced with the sauce. It was off putting to me. The fried rice was okay overall, but it felt a bit plain. It could have used more ingredients mixed in--especially more egg--to give it more flavor and texture.

Pho Home 2 is a great find…read more The drinks were standout--Lime-tastic lemonade and ginger tea were both excellent. We ordered the 3-meat pho, and it was very fresh, with a light, clean broth and no excess oil. We tried the fried tofu as an appetizer--it wasn't our preference, so we'd skip that next time, but everything else was strong. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere and service. The staff were genuinely friendly, the music was relaxed and not too loud, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The decor is simple and a bit "hole-in-the-wall," but the food quality and pricing easily make this a 5-star spot.

We had a Groupon that brought us here, and I'm glad we got to experience Pho Home 2. The vegetable…read morespring rolls were hot, fresh, and delicious. My vegetable pho with add chili oil was very flavorful and comforting. The Cherry Promenade drink was way too sweet; I had to mix with water. All said, I would definitely visit again.