My husband asked me where I wanted to eat for my 43rd birthday and I was craving Vietnamese but wanted to find a new place. I looked up highly rated Vietnamese restaurants and found Tasty House 1 in Carol Stream. This place is everything we anticipated it to be. The location is nice and has parking in front, inside is super spacious and had a relaxing and breathable ambiance. We ordered a family appetizer platter that came with all the delicious Vietnamese appetizers like: spring rolls, bbq marinated meat, fried eggrolls, grilled jumbo shrimp, meat wrapped in betel leaf, lettuce, noodles, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, daikon, jalapeños, two dipping sauces: peanut butter hoisin and Vietnamese fish sauce. Another appetizer we got separately was the fried calamari which had a great crunchy texture, the absolute best! For our entrees I decided to build my own pho and chose tripe, rib eye steak and quail eggs. My husband got the spicy beef noodle soup (Bun Bo Hue). This is honestly the best Vietnamese we've ever had in our lives!!!! I'm so glad I found this place. Awesome service, food and atmosphere. Zero complaints everything was very fresh and perfect. Our hearts left super happy. read more

Tasty House1 - Sm14. Sweet Sunrise M2. Butterfly Milk Tea - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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I was here with a large group. This is a small family restaurant, with a surprisingly large menu (not all of which may be in stock). There is a separate vegan menu with half a dozen things on it, and other than the drinks and desserts, pretty much nothing on the regular menu is vegetarian. (The papaya salad, which is on the vegan menu, is a ringer: it contains fish sauce.) You've got your choice of various fruit lemonades, bubble teas, popping bubble teas, jellies, etc. Desserts include flan, Vietnamese yogurt, coconut jelly - none of which you'll be eating onsite as you'll be too full after your entree. Portions are on the large side - even the papaya salad is a meal. I got the peach lemonade, vegetable spring rolls and the tofu, vegetable and noodles, which turned out to be a soup, basically Vietnamese ramen. The spring rolls are tasty and come with peanut sauce; the vegetable broth was savory with lots of baby bok choy, plenty of noodles and cubes of fried tofu - it was even better with some of the homemade hot sauce, which I highly recommend. The lemonade comes in a bubble tea disposable cup and contains tiny pieces of fruit - very fruity, not very citrusy. Service was friendly and very personable, which helps if you're serving 16 people. All of whom were happy. read more

The restaurant was clean and well-kept, which immediately made a great first impression. The food was light and well-prepared -- what stood out most was that the seasoning wasn't overdone. Everything was perfectly balanced, letting the natural flavors shine through. Overall, pretty much every dish we tried was delicious. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and looking for a solid, satisfying meal! read more

Tasty House1 - Updated menu - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Amazing food! So fresh and delicious. The owner says they make their pho broth from scratch with no added MSG. It shows! The servers are very friendly. read more

This is by far the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. It is family owned and operated and they are so delightful. They put a lot of love and pride into their food. I ordered three things off of the menu, including their spicy beef noodle soup and everything was outstanding. The depth of flavor in the broth was unmatched. I'll definitely be going back and I will try the pho. read more

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Didn't manage to even get to the restaurant. I called early afternoon asking whether I needed to make a reservation. The lady says "no, only if you have a party of 4 or more." I say okay if I come at 7.30pm will it be busy - she says no... Half an hour before driving over to the restaurant I check online for the exact address and I see that the place closes at 8pm ! On a Saturday night ! So I call and the same lady sullenly informs me that yes, not only do they close at 8 but the KITCHEN CLOSES at 7.30. Really? You couldn't be bothered to tell me that important piece of information when I called earlier? What's wrong with people? Yes of course I should have done my research better and independently verified health violation scores and address on Google maps and read all the reviews! I agree it's absolutely my fault - BUT DON'T you think she might have helped? Her English seemed fine to me on the phone - maybe she's just not happy with her job in our industry- it happens. But you've lost me before I arrived - Giving two stars because the photos on previous reviews look pretty good read more

I would say the name of this restaurant is fairly misleading. My wife ordered the chicken stir fry noodles, took one bite and couldn't take another. Her chicken appeared to be marbled (mostly dark meat) which was really off-putting. I had the shrimp po boy, which was OK, but consisted of bite-sized shrimp that was mostly breading and very little sauce. Our waitress was nice, and clearly a family member based on her age. Perhaps Vietnamese food is not for us. read more

The pictures online lured me into the small family owned business. I usually order rib tips but I tried something new , ribeye eggs and sausage. Such a delicious way to start a beautiful Sunday. The peach lemonade was refreshing I needed two more of them. My food came fairly quickly and the picture shows that I dug right in. Plan to make this my Sunday rotation spot. read more

Tasty House1 - C1. Sizzling Ribeye Steak & Eggs & Viet Sausage - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

This is my favorite pho place in all of Chicago. It's authentic and you can taste the charred onions and star anise flavors in the broth. They have great specials too like the beef wrapped in betel leaves. The restaurant is super clean and nicely decorated! read more

Great service and a nice Vietnamese restaurant Had a crayfish bowl and the mild option was too spicy for me The server offered to replace it with no spices which was very nice of them However, without spices, there are some specific aftertaste of the crayfish and now I realize why they add so much spices I wish they added more corn and potatoes though read more

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Neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant with plenty of parking. Had the beef and meatball pho as well as the chicken wings. Enjoyable. read more

Tasty House1 - A9. Chicken Wings (6 Pcs) - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Amazing experience and food, however the server, Ryan, is so knowledgeable about the menu and is super kind and generous. He gave us a nice discount on when we went. read more

Shrimp pho Tasty five course rice platter Strawberry sweet tea with boba This is our second time here, and we were not disappointed. The five course rice platter came with five proteins, a side of rice and a salad. The strawberry sweet tea was nicely balanced between strawberry tea and sweetness - not too sweet. This is a nice family run restaurant with a very bright, welcoming atmosphere and we will definitely be coming back regularly. read more

We were craving pho and bahn mi so decided to try Tasty House! It was my first time and it was super cute inside. Not crowded on a Saturday and we got seated immediately. We split the breakfast bahn mi and both got a bowl of the beef pho. The bahn mi definitely exceeded my expectations!! The bread was perfectly crusty and soft, the meat was tender and the pickled veggies were delish. The pho was also good. Next time I will pick a different meat as I don't love chewy beef, but the broth is really flavorful and was great for a chilly night! The service was great and very quick. I live super close to here and I will definitely be back! read more

Great food, Very fresh and the owner came out to greet and speak with everyone. Super nice guy who gives MOUNTAINS of credit to his lovely wife. Small, young family who really works hard to make sure everything is perfect. The "bowl" items were HUGE portions and priced very fair. Save room for their ice-cream. An idea created by the wife. I believe it's a shaved ice with different natural flavors added to them. All kinds of cool toppings are added. We will definitely be back! read more

Good food and service. They have a lot of choices to choose from that it's not your ordinary pho place. The place is clean and ambiance is inviting. The parking was okay they can use more parking. It's interesting you know it's family owned and authentic when you see their little kids working at a Vietnamese restaurant. Their son was the hostess and runner lol. Enjoyed the pho but definitely next next time I am going to try their seafood. read more

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Every time I come home from Tennessee, I always made sure to go to Tasty House. Their food is so delicious, especially the garlic shrimp and Vietnamese pork chops. They have a wide array of boba smoothies. The staff are so friendly, which makes dining experience even better. read more

I'm still satisfied with the app.i always find what I'm seeking just have patience and give it a chance

I visited again 10 months after my first visit, and our server STILL REMEMBERED US. That's pretty incredible. Service is still fantastic, and this hits all the checkmarks of wholesome, family-run small business. We ordered different items this time, and they were all great. It looks like they keep expanding their menu, which is nice. Banh Mi: One of the few places that still has affordable banh mi. It's only $7-8! I got the BBQ pork (char siu) and it was delicious. Bread was pretty good. Pork was flavorful and rich. Steak and Meatball Pho: $15, which isn't that cheap. However, it's tasty. Vegetables all tasted fresh. The steak and the meatballs were both good. Broth was rich and saltiness was just right. Strawberry Bingsoo ($7.50): I've only had bingsoo in South Korea and Ktown in LA. I don't have much of a frame of reference outside of that. So... this bingsoo obviously doesn't stack up to those, but it's still a nice dessert to order. The strawberry one comes with mochi on top. I love that they keep expanding their dessert menu. This place continues to be great. read more

Tasty House1 - Strawberry Bingsoo - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

We ordered grilled trio appetizers ,bowl of special combo pho and avocado smoothie. The grilled trio was so delicious, the broth of pho was so tasty,but the beef was so well done,it should be half cooked only. The smoothie was really good in a big cup,not too sweet,it was just right sweetness. The place was really bright and clean and so was the bathroom, really clean. Good service ,they staff came and checked on us a few times,the really friendly owner came to talk to us for a long time. Everything was great that we already planned to come back with my son's and daughter's family. The only bad thing was we didn't get at our printout receipts till we ready to walk out the door, when we got home, we checked the receipt and found out we got charged 5% for convenience fee. Nobody explained or told us that we'll get charged 5% for convenience fee,we had to look it up what's that charge for. No sign anywhere mentioned about the fee either. If they explained that we'll get charged the fee if we used credit card then we would have the option for other payments. Now I have to rethink about comeback there. So beware about the fee when you go there or prepare cash to pay for the meal. read more

Tasty House1 - A16. Grilled Trio Appetizer P5. Pho Special Combo - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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The service was amazing. There was one girl working at the time I went. She was attentive and I never had to go out of my way to flag her down. She just came by to ask every once in a while. I was not expecting much coming here. I mean it's vegetarian noodle soup. I thought it may lack in flavor. To my surprise, it was fantastic. I love the broth and the noodles. The portion was huge. I could only finish half. I loved the chili oil/sauce that came on the side. I added a lot and it made the soup even more delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Tasty House1 - N5. Tofu & Veggie Noodle Soup - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

I love Vietnamese food and this is near my area so I had to try. Came with my family and the place is really nice and clean!! Our server was friendly and the food came out really nicely. I was surprised to see they have seafood, so I got two pounds of crab legs and it was delicious!! The legs were so meaty and came out easily. Cooked perfectly. I got the garlic butter. We also got other foods like papaya salad and a big appetizer plate and everything was delicious. Will come again read more

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I'm not going to lie, when I see bún riêu (crab noodle soup) on the menu, I'm going to get it. Most of the time, it's always a disappointment. It's not flavorful, it doesn't taste like bún riêu, etc. Apparently they do specialty dishes every so often on Wednesdays and Thursday, on a first come first serve basis. I lucked out and had their LAST bowl of bún riêu! Let me circle back and mention that I've had my fair share of bún riêu, in restaurants and homemade. Of course homemade is always superior. This bún riêu was soooo flavorful! I was pleasantly surprise! I didn't even need to put fermented shrimp paste in! Probably the best bowl in restaurant made bún riêu I've had so far. This makes me anticipate their best speciality for next week!! We also had their new fried chicken rice dish, for the second time. It's still just as good as the first time we had it. The chicken is fried to a crispy, but still retained its juiciness. I love that it's not battered either! I'm not sure how they fry it, but the crispiness on this is unmatched, and the best part is that it's not overly oily either. The rice is slightly flavored, or so I assumed cause it's yellow-ish. This was our second eating this dish and it's probably would go-to dish now. We've dined here a number of times. Every so often we arrive AFTER a huge party - I mean like one time there were 30 people - and the wait tends to be long, but the staff always apologize for the long wait and will try to get our order to us as soon as it's ready. The staff overall is super friendly. The place is very brightly lit and nicely decorated. read more

Tasty House1 - Fried chicken rice - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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Tasty house1 is quickly becoming one of my go to pho spots in the area. The special combo pho is my go to order when dining in. Good portion sizes as well. My wife loves the vermicelli. I believe we met the owners and their kids a while back, they were really nice, especially when we told them about my wife's peanut allergy. They quickly accommodated it. My wife and I recently tried the grilled pork with egg and sizzling pork with eggs dishes which was surprisingly good. Smoothies are also good! Don't taste like artificially powdered drinks like other competitors. I'm sure they use fresh fruit. Tapioca is soft and not too chewy. The only complaint I have, which is very minute, is that the stems were not cut off and there was a lot more mint to my liking on the spring rolls. Again, small and not my preference, but not enough to ruin the dish. read more

One of the few Asian restaurants in the suburbs that I can eat at. Most are just average at best. I work in the city near to Chinatown, so this is high praise for me. read more

Our family of four ate lunch here and we were NOT disappointed. The food was hot and fresh. We ordered chicken fried rice, steak po boy, shrimp po boy & shrimp pho. All the food was AWESOME. I'd go out of my way to eat here again! read more

So glad we ventured to try Tasty House. Our whole family really enjoyed the ambiance, the service and the FOOD. Go good! We tried a hot pot and some apps. All was terrific. Kids will love the juices. The owner was really kind and spent a lot of time talking to us about the cuisine, different dishes, and sourcing of ingredients. Can't wait to return! read more

Tasty House1 - Entrance to Tasty House - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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What a wonderful dining experience. The service was outstanding, the food so delicious. Their Pho had that homemade quality flavor, their spring rolls so yummy I say come and be the judge! You won't regret it! read more

Yay, this place is finally open (apparently 5 days ago) after months of stalking. I thought it was going to be a Chinese restaurant based on the name, but turns out to be Vietnamese with bubble tea and smoothies. I stopped in to try their Durian smoothie. $6 for 20oz, with strong Durian flavor and taste, a bit icy. Decor looks nice and dining area is spacious. Came back to try some food: Calamari $12 - They look like onion rings when they came out, tasty breading and dipping sauce. Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice $15 - Love the shredded chicken (vs. sliced/chunks) and flavors. The tossed in some chili garlic sauce that was on the table and it took the dish to the next level. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2022 read more

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The service and the food was very good. We have tried a few Pho places in the area and this place is a hidden gem.

Tasty House1 is a little gem in Carol Stream by the Fountain View center. They have good Vietnamese food. I've tried their banh and some of their other dishes. They are very friendly and have plenty of seating inside. There is a waiting area with some high tops if you only want smoothies. I don't love their smoothies but they have a lot of options and they are pretty tasty. I get that pork is a huge part of Viet cuisine, and I am a fan but I wish they would have some easy non pork options. Like, they have a sizzling steak but it comes with pork sausage. If I don't eat pork, I either have to omit it, or ask for it on the side. But they don't really do it on the side. Also, they support the local town events, but usually they only bring pork spring rolls. Amazing, but they do sell veggie rolls. I guess they figure it won't be as popular. But it's like having pepperoni pizza only, and not cheese, you know? Anyway, still a great place read more

my chicago cousin took me here and said this is one of the best pho spots she's had in illinois. being from OC cali surrounded by viets; i was like that's a big statement. came in and man. SMELLED AUTHENTIC AF RYAN the owner def gave some of the best service and said tell me how my pho taste. ryan; your pho taste GREAT. his broth was flavorful and the noodles were nice and chewy. we ordered the spring rolls (goi cuon) and you can tell it was made fresh. like the grandma in the back dipped the rice noodles fresh in the hot water and then rolled it fresh. ryan also came out with his house spicy satay sauce and i wanted to drink that whole thing up. you should def sell that sauce. would def come here again to eat. read more

Tasty House1 - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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This place was AMAZING. We went around lunch time and was quiet. The establishment was very clean. We got to pick our seats. We ordered fried eggs rolls which were so so good and fresh. We ordered the calamari which was alright. My bf had a peach juice that was also amazing. He ordered the pork chop and fried rice and said it was very tasty. I ordered the seafood boil with shrimp crawfish and it was so so so so good. We also ordered 2 Vietnamese coffees to go which were also so good. The service was amazing. I highly recommend this place. read more

The prices are a bit high for a casual Asian restaurant, but certainly worth it, with the fresh ingredients, tasty entreés, no MSG, and excellent service. Thanks to Yelp, we discovered this Vietnamese restaurant that is not too far from Costco Bloomingdale where we gassed up. I ordered the Tasty House 4-course of Vermicelli Noodles (N10), a big bowl of noodles topped with shrimp, egg rolls, grilled pork, grilled Vietnamese sausage (looks like spam, but not salty), fresh & crunchy bean sprouts, slivers of carrot and cucumber. My hubby ordered the Phô Special Combo (P5) with ribeye steak, meatball, brisket, tendon, tripe in a delicious beef broth. We were too full in the end to even think of dessert, or even sharing a smoothie. But we look forward to returning to try out one or two of the many desserts available. The restroom is quite clean for an Asian restaurant. Hopefully they keep it up. Not only is the owner, Ryan, very friendly, but his little son is a gentleman who opens the door for guests, brings over the water glasses and tableware, and might even take your order on a tablet device! We will surely go back and try the many other items on the extensive menu. What a great find! read more

I wouldn't come here every day. It's a little expensive. But that's what you get with seafood I guess. Ambience is a classic type of seafood restaurant and the service is admirable. read more

We stumbled on Tasty House visiting family. This is the best Pho I have had in a long time! Everything is fresh and authentic. Egg rolls taste like they were made to order. There is a home made spicy oil on the table that compliments the Pho perfectly. We only were able to try the one Pho dish tonight, but I'm sure all the food is fantastic. I had an iced Vietnamese coffee the was the perfect sweetness (most are too over powering). My wife had brown sugar milk tee with Lychee boba. It was also very good. Treat yourself and come here!! read more

Tasty House1 - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Hungry for decent Asian food on a Monday? That was me, trying to find a local place. Luckily found Tasty House in Fountain View center. Open Monday, closed Tuesday! Such a smart decision! Also was told when a holiday falls on a Monday, they get an extra day off/closed! But now, let's get to the real reason you're reading this. How was the food? The Bahn Mi's were well-filled with condiments and protein. The ratio to bread was spot on. Flavors were tasty. Shrimp was not overcooked and plentiful! The noodle dish to-go travelled well, even after slamming my brakes to avoid a car who just had to pull out in front of me instead of waiting for me to pass. So, my bag of goodies flew off my passenger seat! The dish tasted amazing after mixing all together. They even had a small container of peanuts to sprinkle on top! My only wish was to have some grilled char on the pork. I look forward to having the time to eat in and try other items. As for you, head on over there as soon as you can for some great authentic food! read more

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My sister recently told me about an Asian restaurant that was absolutely fantastic. She told me that I needed to check it out as soon as possible and that I would absolutely love it. The name of this restaurant is Tasty House #1 in Carol Stream. We ended up going on a Sunday night. The restaurant was completely packed, which is a good sign of a restaurant that serves good food. The owner remembered my sister. He was extremely friendly to her and her family and was happy to meet me. I already had a very good feeling about this place. The level of customer service was fantastic. The main dish that this location is known for is Pho. Pho is a Vietnamese noodle dish with herbs and meats. I went with the make your own Pho. I added brisket, Vietnamese meatballs, and chicken. While we waited for our main dishes, we also ordered egg rolls and spring rolls. The eggrolls and spring rolls were super fresh and delicious. One thing that you definitely need to try when you go here is their hot chilli oil. It is the best hot chilli oil I have ever had. There is a heavy flavor of garlic and the spice is not too spicy. They are also known for making fresh fruit drinks and Boba teas. My favorite flavor is taro. It is a purple potato/Yam that is sweet and delicious, something you need to try. The restaurant seemed to be getting busier as we sat and the owner was very busy serving tables, while one of his workers made fresh fruit drinks for the entire little league baseball team that suddenly walked in. All of this chaos and they never missed a beat. Our main dishes arrive at the table. The Pho came with a side of bean sprouts herbs, such as cilantro and mint amongst other items to add in to your Pho. The broth was so rich and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I was in heaven. We all ate until we were completely full. Six people and the bill was under $200 to eat like kings and queens. I definitely cannot recommend this place enough for you to check out. You will not be sorry. When you stop in please tell them the Chicago Food King sent you. I give a rating of 9 out of 10. This is definitely a place that you need to check out. read more

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This place blew me away! Everything so fresh and tasty! Mary was a great server as well. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Tasty House1 - J4. Lychee Lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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Love their food selections. Their service was good. It seemed as though the menu was recently changed and made some things a bit confusing but the server we had helped us out. Overall I would recommend this place to those wanting to meet up with friends for a nice lunch date. read more