We got pho tai and red curry. Pho is mediocre at best, broth is nothing special, not as flavorful as other pho places. I've been to a lot of pho places. It seemed like they were trying to save on their ingredients, gave very little veggies. Red curry wasn't that good either, very creamy without much flavour. Service was mediocre, not sure if it's due to language barrier but it seemed they didn't care much for customer service. Much better pho places to go to IMO read more

Came here for dinner and was excited to try their beef noodle soup. I had visions of tender beef tendon and brisket, a la Taiwanese style in my head... but alas, the Vietnamese style here was tough pieces of beef that were hard and dry, and the noodles were swimming in a slick of spicy orange oil. Ugh, not what I was expecting at all. I guess I had no idea about the Vietnamese style dish. If I ever come back, then I should probably stick with the banh mi sandwiches or order something else. read more

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I will start off by saying the food, portions, and value were excellent for the price I had paid. I did take out for egg rolls, udon, yakisoba, and fried rice. The food was 5 star takeout and packaged really well. I was really surprised how good my food was for a soft opening. The service could use a little work. They seemed under staff so no fault to the people working there. read more

Pho Lover - Udon, Yokisoba, yakisoba, shrimp fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Beef and seafood broth are spot on. Beef is a little rough but all other elements were just fine. Atmosphere is pleasant especially when they use a robot to deliver items. Price is excellent for food and service. Looking forward to returning and trying out other dishes. read more

Convenient location, ample parking and good customer service, what's not to like? The interior is lined with booths. The place was well lit and clean. Your greeted as soon as you walk in. We came for lunch and craving pho. I ordered the Pho with brisket and round steak. I had them add tendon. It was delicious! Typical size portions along with the usual add ons (coriander, Thai basil leaves, limes & sprouts). The broth was delicious! Chicken Pho, all white meat... my daughter said it was good. Vegetation spring rolls, good size portion. It's 2 in a serving. Loved them! We were in a quandary to order just fresh spring rolls and forget the Pho. We compromised and had both! We would definitely come back again if we were in the area. Prices were reasonable. Portions are good with plenty of menu options. read more

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The no shell salt & pepper shrimp and the honey shrimp is even better than in China Town. Lichee bubble tea real nice.

Since moving to Schaumburg over a year ago, my husband and I have been frequenting this place on a regular basis and have tried many dishes here. Everything we have tried has been amazing but what really influenced to me to write a review is their pot stickers! WOW. I have to say these are the best pot stickers I have had in years! Not too doughy and the ginger flavor in the meat is outstanding. Dipping sauce is on point as well. Delicious. If you like pot stickers and you aren't a fan of pot stickers that are mostly dough...I highly recommend you try these. read more

Food is average. Need to know what the good dishes are, and only order those. Somewhat disappointed with the fried pork chop, which has no flavor. The salt and pepper squid is good. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite. Had the bang me sandwich and the bread was delicious, the perfect amount of filling.

First of all, I understand that all restaurants raised the price on their menu and quality has gone down but this place having sriracha sauce being watered down is NOT GOOD! Their spring rolls are so so small compared to before. I don't think I will return EVER again!!!! Also would like to know what % of tax they are putting on customers because it seems like it is more than it should be. I am just so sad and disappointed that a place where food used to be so good has now turned into a place where they only care about customers $$$! read more

Really came here thinking it was going to be mediocre Vietnamese food. I wouldn't say it's wonderful Vietnamese food, but I have high standards being Vietnamese and coming from the Bay area where we're flooded with Asian food. The restaurant is in a plaza so parking was easy, first thing I noticed coming in was the Chinese music playing in the background, second thing I noticed was all the workers were Chinese. They did not speak a lick of Vietnamese. So immediately my expectations for Viet flavors were not high. I was pleasantly surprised. Ok the FOOD, bf got the pho dac biet(pho special)- flavor was old school(slightly stronger in cinnamon spice, but not by much)and actually pretty decent. If you've had pho at the chain pho ha it's very similar. 3.5 Goi cuon/spring rolls-decent, tapioca wrap was nice and chewy, wrapped with noodles, shrimp, pork, and lettuce. I like more herbs but I get it, this is geared towards folks who may not have the palette for strong flavors, but even adding a leaf or two of mint leaves would make this dish way better. 3.5 Hot tea- I think it was green tea? Came out in a cute small pot with a tea bag. Not so fragrant. Service was great, there was a slight language barrier and the waitress brought out chicken pho instead of the special (beef) but was apologetic and rushed out the right order promptly. She was pleasant and nice all around. 5 stars for service. read more

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I like this place. I come here for the pho and it's always been consistently good. The noodles are cooked perfect, the beef is never overcooked or dry, and the broth is flavorful and beefy. I've also tried the spring rolls here and the banh mi. I always get the spring rolls too. The pork seems a little fake (lol) and not in your usual spring rolls, but the rolls are always fresh nevertheless and the peanut sauce is also good- not too thick or thin in consistency and it's tasty. The banh mi is also decent- it's large in my opinion and I can see why the meat is a little off putting to some people cause it's kinda fatty and preservative meat. But I still like it and they add all the traditional ingredients to it. The staff is always nice to us when we order. The prices are also decent ($9-10 for pho and $5.50 for banh mi). It's my go to place in the area and me thinks for good reason. read more

The Vietnamese food we tried like the pho, egg rolls (spring rolls) are far from authentic. The broth was horrible. If the name of your business has the name "pho" in it, you've got to make it right. The fried rice tasted like Chinese, instead of Vietnamese. There is a difference. Most people might not know the difference, so if you want Chinese food, this place is decent, but from what I tried, this is not good Vietnamese cuisine. read more

The fresh spring rolls are the best. I get them almost every week and always love them. Try them with fried tofu or the shrimp ones. Their pho tai is also very good as well as their wonton soup also great! read more

To Pho! To Fu! Tah Fa! My coworkers and I were saying the name over and over on our way here. I convinced my crew to try a new place for lunch and that we did this week, woohoo! To Pho opens for lunch which is perfect as we're early birds. They have a variety of lunch specials and just a huge menu selection in general so it can hard to decide on what to order - I def need to go back to try more dishes. This week I tried their Kom thit kho as my inaugural dish. $6.25 for this dish and it's a big portion! Kom thit kho is a pork belly stew that comes with a ton of rice, a couple of hard boiled eggs and some veggies. Don't let the stew name fool you though as there is no broth in the dish. I was super happy to find no juices because I wasn't feeling soup but wanted pork belly! It was a great dish and definitely worth the $6.25 I paid! As I said, there are just loads of dishes to be tried so we'll be back. I would mostly compare this to House of Pho also in Schaumburg and I think To Pho is actually a bit better. Service at To Pho was helpful, attentive and friendly. read more

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We were a group of 4 and because our first choice of restaurant was closing, we settled on this restaurant on Christmas Eve. Our experience was horrible and would never go back there again. We ordered 2 pho bowls and 2 bun bo hue and chicken wings for appetizers. Only 3 of our bowl orders arrived. The chicken wings arrived after our main dishes. The pho broth was very plain and they didn't have the complete condiments for the pho-missing basil, mint, chili oil, crushed peanuts, oyster sauce, fried garlics/shallot toppings, etc. And the pho bowl came with the biggest spoon ever served with a pho bowl! We joked that they must've forgotten to take away the serving spoon. You'd think with a restaurant named Pho Lovers, they know their pho! Because the pho broth was so bland, tasteless and a big disappointment, we decided best not to remind them that one pho bowl was missing. The vermicelli noodles for the bun bo hues were cold and hard, as if it came straight from the fridge into the bowl. It was like eating straw, even after pouring in the sauce mix. The grilled pork was minced like ground pork and the eggroll in it tasted like those frozen Chinese eggrolls in the grocery freezer section. We took a couple bites of our food and decided we weren't going to finish them and asked for the check. Although it was an extremely slow day, the waitress didn't come around to ask how the food was. The check arrived charging for the four bowls so we had them correct it to only include 3 dishes as the 4th dish was never served. After that we heard the waitress yelling in the kitchen in a language we couldn't understand. She seemed upset with someone. She then came back and asked if we wanted to wait on the 4th (pho) bowl and we declined knowing how tasteless it was. We're of Asian descent and have eaten lots of pho and this was the worse ever! Big disappointment for this restaurant name. If you love pho, this is not the place to go to. read more

I'm really glad To Pho decided to open a location in Schaumburg as the Northwest Suburbs really lack quality Vietnamese cuisine. As others have stated, House of Pho is probably the only other good choice in the area. In general, most of the Chinese and Vietnamese dishes are similar in quality to what you'd find in Chinatown. The prices are good and portion sizes are generous. Mango smoothie and taro smoothie: Similar in flavor to what you'd find in Chinatown if you weren't going to Joy Yee. Good flavor, good texture. Pork belly gua bao: A little dry on the pork belly for me and I wasn't a huge fan of the mustard greens. Banh xeo: Very nice and crispy, good mix of flavors and just enough meat to be satisfying. Shrimp & Pork rice vermicelli: One of the best in the area. The pork and shrimp are grilled very nicely and not overcooked. This contains your usual mix of vegetables and the noodles are served slightly warm. Equal to House of Pho in quality for this dish. Pho tai: It's not amazing but not bad either. My expectation for pho in the suburbs isn't very high so this would be considered good for the area but average overall. 3 cup chicken: Infused with flavor and has a nice soft texture. This preparation is quite different from others you'll find in the area and worth a try. It's more of a stir fried chicken meat with soy sauces than a traditional 3 cup. Beef chow fun: Above average for the area. Good texture on the beef and good flavor. This is prepared Cantonese style so it is really a Gon Chow Ngau Ho. Chicken wings: Crispy, good size and flavor. Vietnamese iced coffee: Strong but the coffee is not overextracted so it is not bitter. Good level of cream and sugar so it's pleasant but not like candy. Taiwanese beef noodle soup: Pretty spicy, good mix of beef brisket and beef tendon. This is an item that's difficult to find in the area and I think people who like spicy soups will really love this. Shrimp fried rice: Done well with a good amount of "wok hay". Pan fried seafood noodle: Very generous on the amount of seafood and the noodles are crispy. Mapo tofu: Tofu has a nice flavor and texture, sauce isn't too spicy. If you want something spicier, try Asian Bistro nearby. read more

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To Pho opened on Algonquin Road in Schaumburg a few months ago. Shortly after it opened, I ordered takeout from there - had their Bun Ca Ri Ga (Curry Chicken Noodle Soup). And, it was wonderful. At the same time, I ordered one of their Bahn Mi sandwiches - their house special, to take to work for lunch the next day, Over the past month, I have not really been well so have not gone out too much. When my wife suggested we get out of the house for dinner, the thought was wonderful. It was my pick, so I chose here - this time, we would eat at the restaurant. The location To Pho is in has changed hands many times over the years. It was Palmers for a long time, then another place moved their from down the road which did not last. If I remember right, there were two or three other restaurants there prior to Palmers, I sincerely hope that To Pho lasts. This time, I ordered a rice vermicelli dish called "Bun Thom & Thit Nuong". This was a mixture of rice vermicelli, shrimp and pork,carrots, daikon, lettuce, cilantro, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts served with a fish sauce. To be honest, it was a little bland for me. But, I added a shot of plum sauce and a shot of sriracha and the meal came to life. Kerrie got a barbeque pork Bahn Mi, and Jon got a different version of what I got. The service was great - local owners who have a vested interest in succeeding are usually great. And, they lived up to the expectations Inside it is nothing fancy. It looks like they simply took down the Italian poster from the prior owner and added a few from Vietnam. Inside it simply looks like a diner, but who cares? Unless you want something really fancy and all you care about is great food, that's what matters. Before leaving, remembering how good to Bahn Mi sandwiches were, I ordered a couple to go. I got another house special, and this time I also got a barbeque pork. I don't think I mentioned - the sandwiches are served on the most wonderful french bread rolls. Because of the French occupation of "Indochine" prior to the Vietnam War, there is a heavy french influence on the Vietnamese foods. The sandwiches are large (about the size of a good sub sandwich), on much better bread, have great vegetables included jalapenos. And, they are $4 each.I'll tell you, you cannot find a $4 sub anywhere in our area 1/2 as good. So, kudos to the owners and to the chef. If you are in the area, stop in and enjoy. It will be worth your trip. read more

I have been to this restaurant a couple times now. I wish I knew it was here when I was in college and taking summer classes at Harper. I met some girlfriends here a little over a year ago and I was happy they introduced me to this place. I have been back a couple of times since then and each time I leave content with my meal. The prices are super reasonable. They even have lunch specials on Saturday. Service can be a bit slow here. For appetizers, I enjoy the little egg rolls (I am not a fan or big ones) and the pot stickers are just okay (go for the crab Rangoon instead). I highly suggest ordering a bubble tea to go with your meal. The last time I came here I ordered the spicy beef with scallion and onion. It was yummy, but they were not kidding about the spicy part! I enjoy a bit of spice, but this one was a little too much for me. Good nonetheless, I was just being a weenie. There is a $10 minimum to use a credit card here. read more

Pho Lover - Spicy onion scallion beef lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

To Pho is good for lunch as they have cheaper lunch menu which is like $7.5, comes with one main dish and spring roll. I like their Salt & pepper shrimp ! This cost more than other menu, but you must try it !! read more

Pho Lover - Bun Tiet Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I've been going to this restaurant a couple of times. The reasons I came back were: I love their lunch specials; because it's reasonably priced. The speed of service; your food will be on the table within 5 minutes after the waitress took your orders. The tables or booths are clean and well organized. The food, especially Pho was delicious and I didn't feel any msg in it. The staffers were very well cared for about you, by checking to make sure your cup of water is full. I ordered " bún tht nng" and it was far more than I was expecting. This is a Vietnamese tradition food and healthy because no fried stuff in it. Be sure to request not to have peanuts because it will be add on without question. read more

Pho Lover - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

My friend remarked that my serving size of seafood pho -- or pho do bien -- was large enough for me to take a bath in, and she was about right. It was oh so much pho and oh so good. I had been in a mood for shrimp, so I ordered the seafood pho, which did not give specifics on the menu of what exact seafood was included. It just said "seafood." But I was rewarded for my bravery. It had the shrimp I craved along with crab and scallops. The beef pho base was perfectly spiced, and the noodles were just the way I like them -- well cooked but not mushy or gummy. I also had a Thai iced tea, which I would happily ordered again, and a barbecue pork gua bao, which is kind of like a steamed bun taco. And it may be my new favorite thing. The service was very prompt. I think we had our food less than 10 minutes after ordering it. I will definitely be adding this to my Schaumberg superlatives list! read more

Pho Lover - Seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

As the name implies, this place has Pho and the Chicken and Veggie Pho's are delicious. I do however, order the veggie Pho with the Chicken broth, the veggie broth is very bland (as in all the other Pho places we've been to). The veggie Pho has bamboo shoots, green peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn and tofu. They do have a large lunch time crowd, so allow some extra time. There is a $10 minimum for credit cards. read more

Pho Lover - Veggie Pho with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

A solid pho spot for suburbia. Cheap prices, solid lunch specials, not too busy on a weekday so good for a quick work lunch. The food isn't crazy remarkable but it's good. ~~APPETIZERS~~ * A01 Goi Cuon - Tom Fresh Spring Roll - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/t%C3%B4-pho-schaumburg-3?select=h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA#OuyjhefPiTpzzJh4lcj6fA (shrimp & pork, lettuc, ebean sprouts and rice noodles, wrapped in fresh rice paper, w/ house peanut sauce. $3.50) Good, fresh ingredients, and a tasty peanut sauce. Can't go wrong with this dish! * A10 Ban Xeo - Sizzling Crepe - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/t%C3%B4-pho-schaumburg-3?select=h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA#GqgpCyZAwfMoj4NhJLH9IA pic 2: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/t%C3%B4-pho-schaumburg-3?select=h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA#BuSNiDQEuJxlxvu7oIZA5A (Shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, coconut milk, lettuce, basil, cilantro, cucumber. w/ house fish sauce. $5) The crepe was on the crispy and oily side. The shrimp, meat, and bean sprouts didn't taste like the freshest ingredients. The fish sauce was great. Overall enjoyable, but not remarkable. ~~LUNCH SPECIALS~~ * Spring Roll (comes w/ lunch specials) - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/t%C3%B4-pho-schaumburg-3?select=h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA#3KIKTem9Eb8ihl_yn_mBcQ Unremarkable - and it was a little on the dry side. * Pho Tai - 3 stars (eye of round steak, $6.25) Not bad, but not remarkable once again. * Spicy Onion Scallion Beef ($6.25) - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/t%C3%B4-pho-schaumburg-3?select=h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA#h6YjlcllWiwri8XNGofTJA Pretty tasty, soft meat, and legit spicy! read more

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Dish: Pad Thai Customer service was great! As soon as I walked in I was immediately seated and taken care of. The food came out quickly and hot. My 3 stars goes towards the food everything else is five stars! The noodles and sauce were great the only thing that threw the dish off was the chicken. The chicken didn't taste like real chicken. I have had pad Thai a few times from two restaurants near Dow and it was really good. This is a location I wouldn't order pad Thai from due to the chicken. read more

Pho Lover - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Not bad, but definitely not good. Our menu choices were Salt and pepper squid, a pork Bahn-mi and combo vermicelli bun. The food came out fast - which was good because we were starving. That was the sum total of good. The salt and pepper squid was missing salt, and pepper, so........and seemed like it could have been cooked a little longer. The Bahn-mi was more like a Bahn-meager. I don't think I have ever had one where I can see the inside of the bread... they usually are overflowing with ingredients. This one had a good 3/4" clearance of bread wall. I had to dig to check for meat just to be sure. And much like the squid, the flavor was M.I.A. My wife's vermicelli bowl (which is my favorite and usual order) was ok... but just ok and the fish sauce was oddly flavored so that integral part of the dish kinda killed it. Overall pretty disappointing. Maybe we are a bit spoiled - but this place has the feel, look and taste of someone who was reading a Vietnamese cook book and following a recipe, instead of authentic Viet cuisine. And the final coffin nail was the bug in my wife's water. I guess that happens... but when trending downwards it's a little pile on. If you're new to Asian food, or have a slight palate (not into bold flavors) this is probably your spot. If you're an Asian food lover, this is a hard pass. Sorry read more

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First visit to To Pho and probably my last. I wasn't fully happy with the service the moment I sat down. I had to ask for silverware and the pair they gave me had some nasty dried up food on it. I had to request another one. I wanted chili paste sauce and they didn't have any. I was craving Pho and thought I'd give these guys a try. I wasn't super hungry and wanted to order the kids Chicken Pho. The lady, who was my waitress (probably the owner) said I couldn't order that. She said it was only for kids! If that was the case then they need to write that in their menu! That's not even right! First of all I am a paying customer. Secondly, I don't like wasting food that I can't eat. Third, Pho does NOT taste good afterwards when it's reheated. I wish Viet House didn't close down because there hasn't been a Pho place as good as them! T read more

Pho Lover - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Made it in for a second trip and am really glad I did! Had an order for carry out and they were really fast. Ordered the House Special Vietnamese Sandwich M01, and was surprised by the delicate flavors that made for such a wonderful combination. The pork belly was not overpowering and the $4 cost was right on target. Also got the Taiwanese Gua Bao, T01, the pork belly. Again, nailed it on the flavors... not too bland and Americanized, not too savory and over seasoned. It was a great mix of textures and balance. These two dishes are unique to the area and are what I consider to be the main draw for coming here. I had to update my review, because I will definitely be back here soon, and look forward to trying more new dishes! read more

Completely blown away by their service tonight. First time here and will be coming back! We love appetizers so we ordered many to try : pork belly gua bao, shrimp spring rolls, fried pork spring rolls, scallion pancakes, salt and pepper squid , and a special pho. Food was good. I wish the pho had a little more meat because it wasn't a lot. The salt and pepper squid was on point. Our waiter was great. He's quick and food came out quite fast. We will come back to try more of their food. read more

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they did not want to take our order, we had to constantly keep asking the lady to come over b/c she wouldn't check on us or anybody else that was there. We got dirty stares as we were getting ready to leave, they had no manners NO "hi, welcome" nor we got "Good-bye" when we left. The environment was not at all pleasing & it felt like we bothered them even when asking for the check. NOT A WELCOMING PLACE AT ALL read more

DO NOT GO HERE. If I could give this place zero stars I would. The waitress was angry and rude. She gave us attitude when we asked for takeout containers for our leftover Pho. And she only packed 1/4 of our entrees in our takeout containers! She then asked us if she could DUMP OUR TWO SOAPS INTO ONE TAKE BOWL which I thought was completely UNSANITARY because I am dining with another person and on top of that we had two different Pho flavored dishes. I have NO idea why she would even think that is acceptable! I was already concerned about the cleanliness of this establishment after she asked about combining our soaps into one dish,but to make things worse she took our soaps to the back to pack them and when she brought them out to us she gave us substantially smaller takeout bowls. SHE DID NOT GIVE US EACH THE FULL MEAL THAT WE PAID FOR. She basically packed us each 1/4 of what was in our bowls into these small takeout bowls. And we were on a trip so we wanted that food for later in the day. Honestly, between her rudeness and her shorting our meals I felt very disrespected and I wish I never spent any time or money at this place. We will not be returning or recommending this place. read more

Not sure if the chef was out sick yesterday, but the food we ordered was terribly bland and not at all in tradition with what I expect from a bowl of pho and a plate of red curry. The pho was basically chicken broth with no spices or seasoning. The red curry was very bland and the vegetables were still crunchy. $50 disappointment! read more

Beef chow fun was good, but they put a lot of onions. Otherwise it's good but It's nothing to rave about. Service is okay, they try to get your order as soon as soon as they seat you, like damn can I look at the menu first lol read more

Pho Lover - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Tried this place for comparison to another Vietnamese restaurant that we frequent in Bloomingdale, IL. We ordered meatball pho for the husband and i ordered the brisket and steak pho. Both didn't disappoint. The broth was flavorful. I tried ordering the papaya salad but they were out of it. Instead, I got the salt and pepper squid which was alright. We took home BBQ pork sandwich for our son to see what he thinks of it and he said that it was just ok. He thinks that they could have 'buttered' the bread which would have been better tasting. All in all, we were satisfied with what we ate at To Pho. read more

Really good. We were in the mood for Pho, and this was the only place that popped up in my search. With that said, it may not be the best Pho I've ever had, but it's the best so far in this area. It was really good though. We got 2 bowls: 1 was a beef and beef brisket Pho, and the other was a spicy beef. Both had really good flavors. We also got the chicken wings appetizer, which was also really good. Definitely worth trying this place. read more

We had Tô Pho for dinner last night and ordered: + Salt and Pepper Squid Pretty good! Nice and chewy with good flavor. I liked the onions and jalapeño accompaniment. + Spring Roll Also pretty good with a good amount of shrimp. The sauce was tasty but necessary since the rest of the ingredients didn't offer much flavor. Both apps came out super quickly... Like, within minutes of ordering. I had mixed feelings on that when I think of freshness. + B4 - Bún Beef I just wasn't feeling pho. I think this was the first Vietnamese vermicelli dish I've ever had. It was fresh-tasting, on the lighter side with all of the veggies (i.e. one can eat the whole thing without massive guilt), and the beef was very tasty. Service was pretty good: our guy was "on it," and helpful when my +1 was undecided about what drink to order. He got an iced coffee, btw. In all, it was A-OK. Their menu seems more Chinese influenced with some Vietnamese. I'd go back to try their pho since I didn't this time around, but I wonder how authentic it is. read more

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Don't waste your money if you're ordering delivery. They pho might be ok if you eat it there but they send it without any hoisin or sriracha. The 'crab' rangoons are filled with sweet cream cheese. They also can't seem to send silverware or utensils of any kind - or napkins. #fail read more

I go here pretty often and I love their summer rolls, bao, vermicelli, pho, and especially their fried chicken! The service is another reason why I love coming here! read more

Wow! First time here and let me just say it did not disappoint! I had the salt and pepper squid, pork belly bao, dumplings, and steak pho. They were all amazing. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Pho Lover - Pork belly bao - Vietnamese Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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The menu at To Pho is split between Taiwanese and Vietnamese food. This usually makes me wonder of which side of the menu is their true specialty. I tried both sides of the menu. Taiwanese: Gua Bao (Pork Belly) - It was lackluster. No real discerning flavors. Buns were fluffy but not getting much flavor past the buns. 3 Cup Chicken - This dish gets its name from the 1 cup rice wine : 1 cup sesame oil : 1 cup soy sauce ratio that the chicken is cooked in. This dish should have aromatics from garlic, ginger, and Thai basil too! Sounds good, right?! Yeah, it was ok here. The flavors were there but in a more subtle touch and heavier on the soy sauce. Vietnamese: Goi Cuon - The moment I discovered they put Vietnamese sausage in their goi cuon, I was pretty much ready to leave. Goi cuon is traditionally wrapped with shrimp and pork belly. Many restaurants omit the pork belly for various reasons. But some restaurants have begun adding Vietnamese sausage in these and maybe this is my "pineapple on pizza" equivalence. (Full disclosure: I love pineapple on pizza. I refuse to eat goi cuon with Vietnamese sausage. I LOVE Vietnamese sausage, just not in spring rolls.) Pho - It has star anise that gives pho its signature flavor and comes with most of the fixin's (Thai Basil, Bean Sprouts, Jalapeño, Lime). My favorite variation of pho is pho tai. Thinly sliced, rare beef is placed on rice noodles and then hot broth is ladled over it to just perfectly cook the beef. The beef should be paper thin and delicate. The beef here was sliced thin but not paper thin so it was not as tender as it should be. Overall, the pho was decent in flavor. To Pho is in a very convenient location for me, but the Vietnamese food is not on par for me and the Taiwanese food was merely ok. read more