The restaurant is small with approximately a dozen tables for various sized groups of people. It…read moreappears to be clean and has an old-fashioned feel. The seating is available as per your choice, as there is no hostess to seat you. The noise level was low enough for easy table conversation. There is a good selection of menu options that you order by providing the server with the number located in front of the item.The fried egg rolls were not as flavorful as others that I have tried, but they were cooked perfectly. We ordered two different types of Pho and both were enjoyed. The restaurant is located near the Metra train line depot and there is a free public parking garage within a short walking distance. We would probably go back to try other menu options.

My family and I ate here before a show at the Des Plaines theater, and we were able to park on the…read morestreet just outside the restaurant which said 90 minute parking which was free. The inside has a few tables, decorated with wall art and they have an aquarium of fish. Food portions were large for good prices. Not our favorite Vietnamese food we've had but well made. Service was quick and food came out quickly.

I am originally from Iowa and recently moved here. Pho Tam was the nearest pho restaurant so I'd…read morethought I'd give this place a try. The restaurant appeared clean and service was fine. I ordered the pho with all the meats, which totaled up to 18.25 before tax. There is only one size of bowl which was huge; probably enough for two people in my personal opinion. Serving size was good for the price. The broth was clear but I could barely taste the aroma of the star anise, cinnamon, and cloves etc. as I have with other pho restaurants. Beef pho should also have a savory taste and I didn't sense that. The only reason I'd come back is to try other entrees.

Fresh, high quality ingredients are packed into each bite of your food from Pho Tam. With a group…read moreof eaters with different tastes, Pho Tam was able to satisfy all our wants. Their summer rolls are fresh and PACKED with shrimp and veggies, and even with take out, the presentation was beautiful. The appetizer platter featuring spring rolls and chicken wings were a fun dish to share, the wings having an addicting, umami-packed sauce that I couldn't get enough of. Also, even with take out, the wings were CRISPY! The pho hit the spot and the rice portions were huge, making this a new go-to take out spot in the area. Make sure to grab a Vietnamese coffee with your meal, the perfect sweet treat to end the night!

I had an excellent experience here and can confidently say this place exceeded my expectations…read more From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and well put together. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was taken care of without being overbearing. The food was the real highlight, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Every dish I tried was well-prepared and came out in a timely manner. You can tell there's real attention to detail in both presentation and taste. Overall, this is a spot I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and a solid dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back.

Extremely SHITTY manager at night! We requested tea at the end of the food and then after the food…read moresince we had just ordered food. So when we asked for it, he says I AM NOT IN CHARGE. And cannot give you tea. Very poor service! I don't think this guy should represent the nice restaurant! This was just an experience made bad because of this end

the music is wonderful I like the shrimp Rangoon and the chicken on the stick…read more Very good day

As someone who moved to Chicago from the Bay Area CA, this place is by far the BEST I've had in…read moreChicago/Chicagoland yet. We arrived on a Saturday around 7:30 and they started getting packed and had a wait by 8. They are cash only but if you forget they have an atm inside as well! Prices are so shocking! Each bowl was about $14 which is the cheapest I've seen a bowl of pho in a looooong time. Food comes out pretty quickly. We order the appetizer fried shrimp Rangoon, bun Bo hue, pho dac biet, and avocado smoothie w/boba. The base of soup for both dishes was AMAZING! Good depth of flavor and not lacking anything. The bun Bo hue had a ton of meat and they even have the pork blood cubes! Pho dac biet was lacking a quantity of meat but good variety. The only complaint I have is the Avocado smoothie was very bland and didn't have much avocado taste. The boba tasted old because it didn't have its chewy texture anymore. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for the food!!!

Poke Bros definitely isn't your average spot. I was honestly surprised they didn't have sushi…read morerolls, but once you see the menu, it makes perfect sense. They give you plenty of fresh options to fully customize your bowl exactly how you want it. The restaurant was extremely clean, organized, and the food came out fast. Huge shoutout to the chef/cashier for smoothly handling two jobs at once while still keeping great service. The food was nothing less than excellent. The Johnny Utah Bowl had the perfect balance of fresh ingredients, packed with flavor and filling without being too heavy. The Duke Bowl was just as impressive -- bold, fresh, and made perfectly. If you could put sushi into a bowl form, this would be it. Both bowls were satisfying, fresh, and definitely not disappointing.

02/26/26 - Poke Bros where Starbucks use to be located. After a trip to the doctor we stopped off…read moreto grab a poke bowl. My wife had a coupon buy 1 get 1 for 50% off. We both ordered the No 1) Johnny Utah w/salmon. She got the plain salmon I got the spicy salmon. We started w/brown rice, added salmon as our protein of choice. My wife had the plain salmon I got the spicy salmon. Then you add avocado, masago, cucumber, crunchy onion & panko pieces add soy sauce, aioli & OG sauce. Take the bowl & mix it well and you have delicious nutritious meal.

What a surprise gem! We absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreclearly made with care. I ordered the pho tai and shrimp spring rolls, and both were outstanding. What really set the meal apart were the homemade accompaniments. The dipping sauce for the spring rolls was incredible, and the house-made spicy chili oil added the perfect amount of heat and depth to my pho. My husband is vegan, and he was equally impressed with the vegetable pho and veggie spring rolls. It's wonderful to find a place that does such a great job with both traditional and vegan dishes. Delicious food, thoughtful homemade touches, and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

The OG pho spot situated in the Peterson park neighborhood now over thirty years? Back in the day,…read moreafter a weekend of clubbing & bar hopping, the friends would convene for a tasty bowl of pho, Sunday afternoons after church of course. If HL had the hours, we would have had that first bowl at 5 am and then headed straight to church. Today, HL has stiff competition nearby but that hasn't caused much change to how they operate. (Unfortunate) In the past year I've been back for nostalgic reasons seeking to enjoy entrees other than hot soup with noodles. Takeaways.. For whatever reasons their cook will kill proteins twice. In simple terms, the proteins are not prepared similar in tenderness. Beef & pork chop were already dry (well done). Few pieces of beef were medium well. Still juicy. For the expenditure it's a bummer to eat like this. A week back I ordered a very affordable ($10) sandwich with grilled beef. The meat was too hard to chew and bread, I wish they provided a newer loaf. All the vegetables included in the different entrees were fresh but the meats were overcooked. Being that this was similar to my last experience a few months back, it's the chef or how they prepare meats prior to adding them into entrees. I would imagine proteins are generally cooked in advance (solo) and then flash prepared with the entree of choice, which could attribute to why meats take on an overcooked texture. Add to that their inflationary pricing.. It's expensive for sautéed vegetables. The protein a waste but my photographs look appetizing.

The decorations in this wonderful restaurant make it worth a visit by themselves. Then there's…read moredelicious Thai and Asian infused delicacies in a most eclectic and friendly ambiance. With great service too! Came here during a trip to Evanston and with no evening function on the schedule, a group of us came over to enjoy Asian food. We started with delicious Satay with a tasty peanut sauce and cucumber salad, followed by Shrimp rolls and Chicken gyoza - all delicious Then I had a Spicy Pad Khee Mao which was impressive. A most wonderful evening in Evanston with new friends.

I truly wanted to love this adorable Thai restaurant especially because of how conveniently close…read moreit is to where I currently work however the bad vibes from the owner is a turn off. The first time I visited I didn't realize they close at 8:30 pm so I arrived at 8ish and the server/owner snapped at me that they will be closing their doors by 8:30 pm so I hurriedly ordered a delicious chicken satay appetizer with peanut sauce presented beautifully in a tiny goblet and a crispy curry puff which was extremely good too. I loved the thai iced tea even though it was served in a small glass with lots of ice. The reason I am leaving a two is because the owner made me feel like I was not welcomed and an inconvenience because I arrived half an hour before closing. It was hard for me to savor the food based on the fact that the owner who is also a server to cut costs made it clear she needed me to leave when they start the closing process so I rushed through my first ever dining experience there. Today was my second and admittedly will be my last. The owner gave me the same icy indifferent attitude as if I wasn't genuinely welcomed. The first time I dined there I had a feeling she was the owner so I didn't tip and this time the owner lied to me when I mentioned I knew she was the owner when she practically DEMANDED a tip after my disappointing dining experience. She said she works there as s server and doesn't have a clue who the owner was completely lying to me so I would be quilted into leaving her a tip. First of all I arrived here at 1:30 and she coldly stated they close at 2pm no exception. There was no separate lunch menu and she let me decide what I wanted and didn't even take my order till 1:40pm I chose the crazy noodles with beef and you either get a tiny portion of cucumber salad or an egg roll appetizer. When my food arrived there were no chopsticks just forks and the plate was very decorative but the portions were extremely small. The egg rolls were good but each eaggroll was the size of your pinky finger and you get 3 tiny pieces. I ate quickly and when I got up to pay she asked me how id like to tip. I knew she was the owner so I felt it was HIGHLY inappropriate to hustle a guest for tips especially if you own your own restaurant and you're serving to cut costs by not hiring a server to work for you. Again I thought it was a tacky move on her part to insist on a tip and then lie to me and say she doesn't know who the owner is in real life. I don't like the owner's lack of business ethics so I will not be returning here especially because the lunch deal is extremely overpriced and doesn't include a side of salad or rice or beverage. She never once smiled at me nor made me feel like a welcomed guest so I don't feel like returning to support a business that treats their customers with such disdain and genuine unkindness. Also let me Reiterate even if the food is good my meal was soured by the negativity from the owner who works here as a server too to cut costs. My meal was $18 ish dollars not much of a deal when you realize the plate portions are small and the appetizer is miniscule too. What spoiled it for me was her lack of kindness and no chopsticks. Just not the vibes I'm seeking. I don't like the fact that the owner lied to me about not being the owner so very sketchy!

Plenty of parking, inviting ambiance, enormous menu and choices, wonderful service....and the food!…read more We had the crispy noodle with beef and the crispy noodles with chicken. When the food arrived it looked so beautiful we had to take a picture....and it was delicious. We will return and get the same dish.

Firstly, the restaurant had a great and homey vibe to it. Very relaxing especially on a winter day…read more The menu had great options and even had sushi! But today we settled with mostly Vietnamese food. On a middle of the day Saturday, the restaurant was pretty open and we were able to sit at a table with no wait. I hope this changes for them later because the food was great! Also, they had iced Vietnamese coffee which is a personal favorite. Lastly, I even bought some food home for my wife. Update - even after eating leftovers, the food was still great! 5/5 will be back soon!