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    Lotus Banh Mi

    4.5 (607 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Sandwiches
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Rice Bowl - Curry Tofu
    AJ B.

    Cute little spot with clean interior and fun little chalkboard post that you can draw on. Food was DELICIOUS!!! The vegetarian banh mi was drool-worthy and so filling. The portion sizes were generous too. My kids loved the wings. Tofu Curry rice bowl was good too. The service was quick and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

    Ginger Chicken Banh Mi
    Keyva C.

    This Bánh mi sand which was so meaty and full of flavor. We also ordered the side of broth which was huge lol it's actually very shareable. The shrimp veggie rolls also very yummy. Service was good and it's a small restaurant but it's perfect for just two people and it's cute little ambiance.

    Pork House Salad
    Debangana S.

    Lotus Bahn mi is my new favourite place to grab a quick lunch. Very filling and yet it feels very healthy. It is a self serve restaurant, and the restaurant space is limited. I tried their pork house salad with rice noodles, chicken pho, honey grilled pork bahn mi and shrimp spring roll. Everything I tried was amazing. But if I had to rank what I ate, it would be - 1. The Bahn Mi 2. Pork house salad 3. Chicken Pho 4. Shrimp Spring Roll. Just to clarify, the shrimp spring roll was very good! The honey glazed pork in that crisped up bread was what dreams are made of, and it was super filling. I would keep trying other items from their menu. It's a must visit in Chicago.

    Ankit S.

    This place is right where UIC is and it has Pho noodles or dry vermicelli noodles and banh mi or vietnamese sandwich. I got their pork belly one and it used to be really good but it has become soggy and so salty. Used to come here with friends to catch up before covid but seems like their banh mi have changed. Their spring rolls are fresh and good.

    Pork egg rolls and beef Pho
    Neluta G.

    Good pho, casual dinning kind of outside of city center. Egg rolls freshly made. Device was fast you have to clean your table and dump the left over food on your own. We tipped but now sure why because you do your own everything.

    Euniishh L.

    There was some street parking available just before crossing the bridge to where the restaurant is located. I didn't know what to expect, but the menu turned out to be quite limited -- just three types of pho (beef, chicken, and tofu), a few bánh mì options, and a small selection of appetizers. When you walk in, you're greeted by a staff member behind the counter. She'll let you know that you can place your order either at the counter or using the self-serve kiosk. Once your food is ready, she'll call out your order for you to pick up. This is a fully self-service spot -- if you need utensils, sauces, or water, there's a table in the back corner. After you're done eating, you're expected to clear your own dishes and sort them into the labeled bins. If you prefer full table service, this might not be the place for you. That said, it was quiet on a Sunday morning, which was a nice change -- no line, no wait. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef pho and a bánh mì to share. The beef in the pho was a bit too chewy and lacked flavor, and it didn't seem like the traditional pho noodles or beef cuts you'd expect. However, the bánh mì was tasty, the Vietnamese coffee hit the spot and we both left feeling full.

    Honey Grilled Pork Banh Mi
    Jose C.

    We came here right at opening and the doors were still locked and the open sign was still off. The lady that opened the door was very welcoming. She unlocked the door and then walked away. Usually you open the door and say good morning or something. And then we approach the counter and we place the order ourselves on the screen. Literally zero interaction with an employee so far. We ordered their Honey Grilled Pork and their Sunny-Side Beef Bánh mi as well as an order of their six piece Soy Glazed Wings. The food is where they win me over. Screw all that unnecessary interaction that I was hoping for before. Don't need it. Just keep making these delicious Banh Mi. Especially the sunny side Banh mi. It came with a sunny side egg, grilled onions, beef, five spice house mayo, carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro. A very delicious sandwich and would definitely order it again. Both the wings and the pork Banh Mi were good as well. Will definitely be returning.

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    Eugene B.

    It was a spontaneous move to come here:) my wife was starving. Found Lotus Banh Mi on Yelp. Ran in and ordered two Banh Mis to go. I get a sense that everything is made fresh. I could hear the pork meat sizzling in the kitchen:) Took some pics of the inside while waiting. Very tasty!

    Maria D.

    Service was great and the place looked nice and clean. I just feel like the pho could be better. For almost $18 the amount of beef in it wasn't worth it. My husband liked his salad tho.

    Nolan F.

    I ordered: Pork House Salad - Honey grilled pork, rice noodles, pork egg roll, lettuce, pickled daikon, cucumber, cilantro, beansprouts, jalapenos, and garlic chili sauce Veggies in my salad were fresh. Pork egg roll filling was tasty although wrap could be lighter and flakier. Pork had good flavor but was dry. Garlic chili sauce was not garlicky at all but not bad drizzled over the rice noodles. No issues with service. Small amount of seating.

    Pork vermicelli
    Natalie L.

    This is one of our favorites in the area for a quick lunch. We have tried all the banh mis and this was our first time getting noodles. The bread is perfectly crusty and soft inside. The pork is savory and sweet. The dressing on the noodle bowl was springy and fresh.

    Ginger Chicken Pho Noodle Soup
    Blue A.

    Finally found a good pho spot near us. This is going to be in our rotation. Got the chicken pho. It has seasoned and grilled chicken thighs. So much flavor. The broth is rich and delicious. Noodles were a bit different than others I've had. They had a little more bite to them and were slightly thicker, I think? Really good. We also randomly got the chicken wings and whoa! These were insanely good. The sweet chilli sauce is out of this world. They were fried nicely and kept their crisp, even though we got takeout. Staff was super nice and the order was ready pretty quick. Everything packaged really well for takeout.

    Beef Pho Noodle Soup
    Jemyra I.

    Still is one of my go-to spots for pho--the flavor usually hits just right. I just wish they were more consistent. A couple of times, the noodles were undercooked or the beef was tough and inedible. To their credit, they handled my complaints well, but I hope they stay on point and don't start slipping

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    8 months ago

    Tofu and avocado Bahn Mi is out of this world. Awesome bread and loaded with veg! Everything was fresh, fast and delicious!

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    9 months ago

    Not bad cute little place at the corner of the street you get your usually banh mi and the spring rolls are nice too.

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    Awesome reasonably priced friendly service sunny clean space $3 parking garage next door

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    Finally found a good pho spot near us. This is going to be in our rotation. Good banh mi and pho :D

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    Love this place!!! Any sandwich is a win, my favorite is the veggiecado. Their pho is also on point. Quick, chill dinning.

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    4.4
    (582 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    We are definitely coming back here!! My partner and I wanted to eat in this area since we first…read morestopped by a few months ago. After searching google for good restaurants on Argyle, we decided to eat here. I had rice with grilled pork chop and sunshine egg, and my partner had steamed rice noodles with grilled beef and shrimp. We split the spring rolls. First, the portion sizes were on the larger side, which pleasantly surprised us. Second, the spring rolls came out almost immediately, and the rest of the food came out within 10 minutes of ordering! The grilled pork chop was divine - perfectly seasoned and juicy. The freshness of the steamed rice noodles created a wonderful lightness to balance out the beef and shrimp, which were both cooked perfectly. There were so many dishes to choose from which originally seemed daunting, but now that we know you really can't go wrong here, it just means we have to come back again to try more! P.S. You have to order the coconut drink - you drink straight from the coconut and it's so refreshing.

    Very good but maybe not great. The pho broth is probably the beefiest I've ever had but it seemed…read moreto be missing some of the warm spices like star anise, cinnamon, and clove. The serving size was ample and there was a decent amount of beef. The summer roll was just okay. Honestly, if I hadn't seen the shrimp I wouldn't have known it was there. The shrimp itself was virtually flavorless. Service was good. My partner was initially brought the wrong dish and it took a few minutes but there was no hesitation in replacing it. My request for no cilantro was met with no difficulties. Ambiance is bare bones simple but this isn't a fine dining establishment. Points for proximity to the Red Line.

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    HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

    HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.1
    (693 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Creative Vietnamese Brunch with Standout Wings, Though the Egg Coffee Missed the Mark…read more HaiSous remains an enjoyable spot for a more modern take on Vietnamese cuisine, with quick, efficient, and friendly service in a polished setting. We came for brunch right when the restaurant opened, and it was only about 25% full, which made for an easy and relaxed meal. The crispy chicken wings were excellent -- fried well, nicely seasoned, and easily a go-to order. The bánh xèo was also very good, served hot and fresh with a crisp shell and plenty of filling, though I would have appreciated more leafy greens and herbs for wrapping. The bánh canh cua, or crab noodles, had genuine flavor, a nice spicy balance, and was served piping hot. The crab meat is broken up into the broth, so you do need to drink the spicy broth to get the full benefit of the dish. The beef papaya salad was just alright. Compared with other papaya salads I've had, I wanted more sourness and tartness to give it that sharper, more authentic flavor profile. The biggest disappointment was the cà phê trứng, or egg coffee. After having the real thing in Vietnam, I was excited to try HaiSous' version, but the coffee was not strong or bitter enough to create the right contrast, there was not much beaten egg, and the drink was overwhelmed by a large amount of whipped cream. It came across more like a very sweet dessert coffee than a faithful egg coffee. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would come back. There are some misses, but the stronger dishes -- especially the wings, bánh xèo, and crab noodles -- make HaiSous worth trying for a creative Vietnamese brunch or dinner.

    Banh Xeo (9/10): omg fire. The crispy rice crepe was SO good, and it stayed crispy for surprisingly…read morelong. The sauce went so well with everything. Filling was an amazing blend of crunchy and tender, savory and fresh. Canh Ga Chien (7.5/10): chicken wings were solid. Crispy and flavorful. They weren't mindblowing, but you can't go wrong with ordering them. Very fish saucy Noodle Soup with Lump Crab Cake (8/10): I forgot the actual name of this, but it was on the brunch menu. Noodles had a great amount of chew. Soup was very flavorful and had a good level of spice Service was fantastic! Would definitely come back

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    Sunset Phở Caffe

    Sunset Phở Caffe

    4.7
    (526 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    We ordered delivery from Sunset Pho and were very impressed…read more We ordered a chicken ginger cabbage salad and vegetarian spring rolls. Portions were pretty large, especially the salad. The spring rolls came as a pair, both long. Everything was packaged well. Both dishes were very fresh with great flavor. The chicken cabbage salad was amazingly good, with the cabbage still having some crisp to it despite being mixed with the chicken and dressing. The flavor was a great combination of citrus and a gingery kick, and some fresh herbs on top made it even better. This place is definitely in our short list for delivery, and we look forward to checking it out in person someday.

    ambiance? 10/10 service? 10/10!!!…read morefood? 10/10!!!!!!!!! this place is SO cute. i love how small and cozy it is, with both table seating and bar seating options. the bartender and servers were so sweet, attentive, and friendly - which, in my opinion, always makes eating anywhere 10x better. i couldn't decide between the pho and the crispy noodles, so i got both... and i'm SO glad i did!!!!! the portions were absolutely huge. the chicken pho was delicious, loved it. couldn't finish it though because the real star of the show for me was the crispy noodles with the beef topping. omg. i died and went to heaven. i was audibly moaning with every bite, yes... out loud!! i will DREAM about these crispy noodles for the rest of eternity. i also got the vietnamese iced coffee, which was DELICIOUS. i spent the whole day walking around lincoln park and thought i'd have to uber home after eating, but after this meal, i felt so rejuvenated i walked 30 minutes home, no problem. so good. so worth it. get in there and tip well. recommending to anyone who loves high-quality food and great vibes.

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    Phodega

    Phodega

    4.3
    (422 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Hands down, the BEST hip pho spot ever! The customer service, music, and food are all top-notch. I…read morefelt compelled to leave this review after watching some Karen come in screaming at people for absolutely no reason. The funny part? She didn't even eat at Phodega--she was just complaining about the music. Meanwhile, we had the best time! And can we talk about the Viet Dip?! OMG... absolutely to die for! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the vibe was perfect. I can't wait to come back!

    I thought I was boarding the plane to leave Chicago, but after getting delayed for a couple hours,…read moreI decided to head back to the city for an extra day. After smelling the chemical fumes that's always present at airports, I tend to always crave something soupy and comforting. Phodega was near where I was staying, and my friend and her roommate also heard positive reviews on the food here. We arrived closer to 8 PM last Monday and were seated immediately. Their menu is a hodge-podge of popular Asian street food and snacks. It was a bit random, but I guess that's why it's... Phodega. PHO BO (BEEF) - 16.95 +3 for extra ribeye The broth was really strong and flavorful, very meaty and beefy. However, the noodle to broth ratio was a bit too high for me. I really liked the broth too, and there wasn't much of it after the noodles sucked it all up. Adding the extra ribeye beef helped balance it out, which was a good call for me that night. My friend got the "Not BBH" and didn't really like it, and her roommate absolutely despised the Korean Style Dumplings. Definitely get the beef pho at Phodega because it did the job for me besides the overwhelming amount of noodles.

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    Viet Taste

    4.5
    (330 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    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!!!

    I am from California traveling to Chicago…read more I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. The bun bo hue was flavorful, and the rice with pork chop exceeded my expectations. Best of all, the prices are very affordable compared to other places I've tried. The goi cuon is only $5.50 for two rolls, while other restaurants charge around $7.50. I highly recommend this spot. Just keep in mind that they only accept cash, although there's an ATM inside.

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