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.

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

Ok, I gotta love it. I had the Chao Ga (rice soup with shredded white chicken meat). DAMN. This was…read moreGOOD. Nice, hot, flavorful, and really hit the spot for this hungry guy! Having lived practically next door to Little Saigon in Westminster, CA for decades I'll be frank- I didn't expect really good Vietnamese food in Chicagoland. But we also ordered Cha Gio (pork fried egg rolls) and man- they hit it! They were busy- with food this good, I get it! It had the typical, slightly grungie vibe of Vietnamese restaurants I remember in California - a bit older, needed a paint job, and the walls had some smudges. But it did NOT detract from the food one iota! Will I come here again? Well, yes - as long as I'm willing to brave the sloth-like traffic speeds from I-90 over here, that is - damn. It takes a LONG time to get anywhere in the City (which is why I live in the suburbs). But I'll be back. And if you try this place? I think you'd agree with me- it's good!

Pho is one of my favorite dishes, and every time I'm in Chicago, I make it a point to stop here…read more The pho is fantastic, with a rich, flavorful broth that never disappoints. I also love that they offer a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes. The summer rolls are fresh and delicious, and everything we've tried has been excellent. We always end up ordering a huge spread! There's plenty of seating, and we've never had to wait for a table. The service is fast, and the staff is incredibly friendly, they truly make you feel like family. This is easily one of my go-to spots in Chicago, and I 100% recommend it!

I am so sad to hear you guys have closed. I hope you open up one day! Your food is amazing!!read more

Always a good experience when we come. Hole in the wall authentic. Broth is flavorful, simple, and…read morenot overly salty or sweet. Plenty of meat to noodle ratio. Lots of fresh ingredients. Love that they use ox tail because it's tender and fall apart! Wish this place had more seating and bigger. Otherwise expect a tight fit but they get you in and out quick. Friendly staff, viet speaking. We've been twice now and will continue to return every time we visit Chicago. There is a parking lot for the restaurant, not street parking, luckily! Happy eating!

Spectacular bahn mi. Very authentic. Had the pork bahn mi- #102 . Tasty pork - crust thin-…read moreflavorful and tender. All the vegetables complement the sandwhich. The bread was fresh and perfect. Excellent! Very clean- place . Nice guy behind the counter. Will come again. Loved it. Try it! Bring friends

This was a really wonderful meal. Lemongrass beef banh mi, tofu spring rolls, and lemongrass…read moreshrimp banh mi were all delicious. Avocado smoothie wasn't my favorite. Service was so kind. Definitely will go back.

Found this spot last summer with my friend after a long bike ride. I always come back for the…read morepineapple smoothie and spring rolls! So so so delicious! Mimi is the best!!!

The price is changed handily ,menu showed in yelp is 11.99 but the menu is 15'99 and with tips is…read more91 for 4 bowels pho which is so expensive , I doubt they have different menu for different people. Bad experience and the boss point and guide at the side when I make payment that remind me several times tips tips even when I already selected the tips and the reviews showed here is many years before and is not the reality of this restaurant. If you are not afraid of being cheated, better not come.

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.

I used to live in Andersonville, and about five years ago, while searching for highly rated…read moreVietnamese restaurants around Argyle, I came across this place. I remember trying their traditional noodle dish and, of course, their Vietnamese coffee. Fast forward to this year, I finally came back, and I'm so glad I did. The coffee flight was the highlight of my visit. It was such a fun way to experience different takes on their traditional Vietnamese coffee, and every cup was delicious. Their deconstructed bánh mì was also fantastic, creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I'm happy to say this place is just as good as I remembered, if not better. I'll definitely be back, and this time I won't wait another five years!

A very settled mom & pop restaurant with warm customer service. The place is small that seats up to…read more20 guests? We had soup, egg rolls , crepe and banh khot. Though the inside is safe. The outside street is observed with shady characters. Just be aware of your surrounding.

The broth on another level. The broth with the pho. Attached is a photo of my homemade ramen…read morenoodles with the broth; we order solely for the broth. It's a good sipper too. The chả giò are the best in the city. Maybe the continent. We've dined in as well. They have a cool cat robot that delivers the food to the table; my 6 year old loves it.

Overall review: 7.8/10…read more Very large inside space for hosting all kinds of quantities if guests. They also have a stage where I assume they have Vietnamese karaoke parties here from time to time. We had a server who wasn't Vietnamese take our order and take care of us mostly, however the girl who brought us our food (or should I say.. took the food off of the robot who got to our table) was definitely Vietnamese. Yes, this place does have robots that bring you food from the kitchen. Definitely did not expect that from a more hole-in-the wall type place such as this one. Onto the food: Egg Roll: Rating: 6.5/10 Subpar, incorporated several Ingredients. Greasy. The ratio between the meat and vegetables was disappointing. The egg rolls came loosely wrapped resulting in oil accumulating between the fold of the egg roll. This causes air pockets. Clearly, the egg rolls were not wrapped hard enough. They did not drain the oil. They just fried it and served it. Also, traditionally egg rolls are supposed to come with lettuce wrap and pickled veggies. What came to our table was the bare minimum. N26. Beef Stew w/ Egg noodle & rice noodle / Hủ Tiếu Mi Bò Kho Rating: 8/10 Was baseline standard good. It came with all of the fixings on the side such as the herbs. The beef was tender, but there was a lot more tendon than meat. Not a lot of actual beef. The soup itself was well-seasoned, but still lacked a little richness to it. Vermicelli Noodles Salad Bowl: N01. Pork, Pork Patty, & Shrimp paste /Bún đậu mắm tôm, chả chiên, thịt luộc. Rating: 9/10 Overall was a solid dish served how it normally would be, with the exception that we did not see the crispy shallots served with it even though it is apart of the description. In fact, the picture of the food on the menu they gave us looks different. We didn't have the little red chili peppers either. The pork patty was delicious. The sauce was well-seasoned. The veggies were fresh. The tofu, patty, and pork slices were well balanced. This was our favorite dish from our meal.

We started off with the Saigon sampler, and it was a very tasty start to the meal. It was mainly…read morefried food, so I loved dipping all of them in the fish sauce and sweet and sour! I got the bbq pork banh mi with fries; I loved how juicy the bbq pork was and the crispy fries paired so well with it. The service was perfect since they always came by to refill our waters or if we needed anything. Additionally, he made a few recommendations to us since it was our first time here. The ambiance was very clean and modern for a spot in Argyle. I enjoyed the vibe it gave, and I liked how there was a ton of sauces to use on the table.

Delicious. The whole family works here and so welcoming. I was on my way to the lake and decided to…read morestop for their delicious banh mi. My friends will be dining in next time. The grilled pork on rice looked delicious