finally got around to visiting alice & friends! it was always so far out of my way, but i was in…read morethe area and had dinner here with a friend. right away, the restaurant was very warm and homey. we were quickly sat and got to ordering. our waiter was very helpful when it came to different menu options and recommendations, so we were able to order pretty quickly! for an appetizer, we got the steamed dumplings, and for entrees, we got the chow mein and spammi sandwich. the portions were great, and the food was all delicious! i really liked the slaw that came with the spammi sandwich. overall a great experience! i would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Dining here for lunch at 12:30, and they were already very busy. It seems as if there was only one…read moreserver for the entire restaurant. Even though most of the tables were filled, the place still wasn't very loud. I ordered the special BLT sandwich, with a side salad. The description says that there is crispy bacon, but unfortunately it was not crispy at all. Instead, it was soft and a bit oily. Overall, the flavor of the sandwich tasted good, though. I appreciate that instead of fries, I could get a side salad with it. And the side salad was amazing! Their ranch is also delicious.

This is like being invited into someone's home. The salt and pepper tofu is delicious. Veggie Bun…read moreis the best prepared tofu I have ever had. The lemongrass beef bahn mi is excellent. The staff is attentive and makes you feel like a welcome guest. And prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. Have not had a disappointing meal here!

Disclaimer: I'm a New Yorker who's moved to Chicagoland so maybe I'm a bit snooty but the regular…read moreYelpers in the Midwest should always be viewed with a star and a 1/2 less than what is expected normally. Bold move, not adding hoisin, sriracha and a lime wedge...fail Maybe I've been spoiled by other Viet deliveries but I prefer my toppings to be in a separate container so I can pick and choose what to add. I can't believe we live in a time where a pho is over $20! Nothing spectacular; tasted like any other place but missing the sauces and lime.

We had a taste for Asian food, but were tired of the same old…read more We decided to get into the car and look for something new. We drove past this place and decided to give it a try. The restaurant was clean, with a nice atmosphere. The server was pleasant, efficient and willing to answer the questions we had. The plates of food came quick, served hot, and were so good! I had spicy shrimp chow fun and the hubby had black pepper beef, both were great. Looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow! We will definitely go back to this little gem

Now for the update. For years I considered this modest restaurant a highlight. The staff was cool…read moreand efficient. Ordering was a breeze and the guys were always open to a conversation or giving suggestions. The restaurant was clean and the meal was always tasty. Just a note but the further away you move from any major city the fewer and harder it is to find great Asian food. The suburb is lucky to have them. The pandemic brought new staffing. Some were pleasant with customers though one lady, a supervisor had the wrong ideas of what customer service and proper etiquette is. Just the basics of my final visit. I took my family for lunch. We ordered lunch specials and a couple extra must-try plates. Two specials hit the table and the third was left waiting for her meal. Unbeknownst to us in the moment, her food was handed to a single patron there for his lunch. The place was filling up with a lunch rush but not so many that had complicated orders. Many were ordering similar lunch specials. Kung pao lunch special was popular. When her order finally arrived the supervisor realized she had given the wrong plate to the customer sitting some tables behind us. Mind you ten minutes had already passed. She quickly went over to him and asked what he had ordered. She then took the plate he was eating from and handed him the fresh plate. He was still holding a half eaten egg roll in his hand. Then she brought the quarter eaten plate and placed it in front of my mother. Before she could leave I stopped her and asked her what she was doing. She simply stated that was her lunch order. I told her she handed my mother someone else's food that they were eating and I watched the whole thing. Why didn't you take that to the back and make a completely new plate of food?! I paid the bill and got the F**k out. That's gross. Also, you gave the other patron new food but cannot do the same for our table?? This place is dead to me. If she could do that, it beckons the question of what else is happening behind the scenes.

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!!!

Food is really good and its bubble tea is even better. Special recommendation: Jasmine milk tea…read morewith tapioca pearls.

I tried the yellow curry chicken rice bowl and loved it! Fresh ingredients and oh so very tasty. I…read moreloved that they gave you a container with more curry sauce in it as I drenched my bowl in it. I'll definitely be back! Oh and the people working there were so nice!

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.

Not authentic Vietnamese phonemes is rough and hard a lot of soup but not having right ingredientsread more

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 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.

Had the Bun Cha Gio to go and ate in the car. Perfect ambience! Just kidding. I only had a short…read morebreak but finding this on Bryn Mawr was a perfect pick. Clean and fast to go service. Plenty of pork with fresh herbs and flavor. Simple dish like this that shine. I was stuffed.

06/13/26 - After a long day w/our neighborhood garage sale I went to dinner w/my wife & her…read morebrother. We had a craving for Pho. We found Viet Fusion @ 3236 W Bryn Mawr. We started w/an order of Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls. 2 rolls w/pork & shrimp, vermicelli, lettuce, cilantro, mint & peanut sauce rolled in a rice paper. This was light & delicious. My wife & I ordered the Bun Heo Nuong Cha Gio Pho rice vermicelli, w/grilled pork, egg rolls, bean sprouts, Thai Basil, beef slices & meat balls. The ingredients were good but the broth was lacking flavor. Just ok. Small restaurant but decent food

TRASH and this place is RACIST AF. Didn't think it was possible for a fellow minority to be like…read morethis to another minority, but here we are. I NEVER leave negative reviews as I spent over 18 years working in food & beverage, and I know how incredibly difficult it can be for small businesses to maintain a good reputation... but I absolutely cannot look past this. My family went in there for lunch today and the man working at the counter gave us the worst dining experience of our lives. For 4 people, we ordered 3 meals + 1 pho to share. Guy asks, "would you like extra bowls?" We said yes, and under his breath he said, "Ha, typical" .... As if that weren't enough, as we were completing the order and walking away, he said, "ha, Mexicans." Despite the disrespect we STILL didn't say anything. But then my dad went up to the service counter to ask a question and the guy who was working responded with, "Que Paso?" in a mocking way. At this point, we had enough of the blatant disrespect. I love my Mexican brothers, sisters & neighbors... oftentimes, I consider it a compliment to be mistaken for Mexican (we are Filipino- lots of similarities in our cultures)... that is not what I take issue with. I take issue with the fact that he said it in a derogatory, offensive, and racist manner. I am sickened by the implication that race or ethnicity has anything to do with the service we deserve. This man had the nerve to do that to my elderly parents who have legally been in America for over 40 years. This behavior is inexcusable. Once again, I worked in food & beverage for over 18 years. My family is well-versed in showing kindness to their servers, tipping well over 20%, and giving grace - even when service sucks or mistakes are made. It's unfortunate that this business didn't have the opportunity to earn our repeat business; it probably could have helped them out since it appears that they're already struggling (every seat was empty - wonder why)

Usually I compare Pho noodles with the restaurant at Argyle, and the other Pho at Northside…read more I've ordered the Combination Pho. I would say the price is match the ingredients they put. I think the soup can do better but that depends on person. Oh, the green orion is too much. This is not Korean food.

Very overpriced, about 50% more than what I think a good value would be. I have a bit of a…read morelove-hate relationship with Bonchon bc when I'm craving it and consuming it, it's SO good and tasty, to the point where I keep eating long beyond when I should stop... but then end up feeling extremely bloated the rest of the evening and into the next morning from all the salt. We dined in here a month or so ago and were the only customers at what you would think is peak dinnertime, 6pm or so. It was a ghost town. And not only that, but the restaurant was ghostly chilly too. Very cold inside, to the point that we switched tables to get to avoid the draft from the vent and commented to the employee about it. The tonkatsu entree is mediocre. The batter on the pork was crispy, but bland. It was $16.99, as was the small order of boneless wings, which come with a tiny side of coleslaw or pickled radish. A side of plain fries is $5.99. On our last pick up order from here too, the chicken strips were soggy and barely had any crunch to it. My husband usually doesn't complain or call back about it, let alone return to the restaurant for a redo of the order, but that evening warranted it.

I love the Chinatown location, but this one leaves much to be desired. A friend and I came here on…read morea Thursday night at around 6pm and there was only one customer in the store. It was cold, dark and unwelcoming. Red flag because the Chinatown location, which I frequent often. Is ALWAYS busy, with bright lighting and comfortable temperature, no matter what time of day. The cashier/hostess was rather dry and minimally friendly as she told us we could sit anywhere when we told her we were dine-in. I'm immediately turned off by staff who act as if they would rather be anywhere else than their place of employment. But the good thing about most chains is that they have to follow recipes. I fell in love with Bonchon wings (Chinatown location ) a couple of years ago when my daughter introduced me to them. Whether dine-in or take-out, I always had a great experience and was treated well by staff. While the food here was great---soy garlic wings, udon noodle soup, buns and the japchae noodles were just as delicious as Chinatown, the customer service left much to be desired. I'm thinking it could be busier if it were more welcoming. Meh.