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    Viet Taste

    4.5 (331 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sherwin C.

    It's great to have a reliable Vietnamese food location, as I frequent the Palatine location fairly often. This restaurant is a little hard to turn into from the busy roads nearby Harlem-Irving plaza, but worth it for the delicious food within and great prices. Note that this spot is cash only, but the servers will warn you before you order and there's an ATM within the restaurant. On my visit here, I tried the appetizer combo which was served quickly, hot, and in the usual enormous portion. The chicken skewers have a ton of meat though it was a little overcooked this time for me. The shrimp rangoons are flavorful and crispy. Spring rolls have a tasty filling and nice crisp skin. The fresh spring rolls are the standout item here, with a great texture, bouncy noodle texture, and a good amount of shrimp that pairs well with their peanut sauce. Overall, worth a visit for anyone who enjoys Vietnamese food and a lot of food at a great price.

    Vermicelli noodle salad with pork, shrimp and spring rolls. (I started mixing before the photo)
    Chee K.

    Very cute little Vietnamese restaurant. The food is good and tasty. The service is excellent with the waitstaff helpful and quick. It has all your classic pho, noodle dishes and banh mi. We tried the salad rolls, fresh and tasty. I had the vermicelli noodle salad with pork, shrimp and spring roll #55? Comes with a light dressing. The dish was good, pork a little dry. The prices are really good. They only accept cash. This is a welcome addition to the Norridge dining scene.

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    Michelle G.

    Someone I know works near here and loves this Vietnamese restaurant, so she suggested a group of us go and get their pho. It was solid but I found it nothing to write home about (and the Vietnamese people in our group agreed). We got the pho and the fresh spring rolls and it was an enjoyable meal, but I wouldn't recommend coming back here or going out of your way.

    Frances S.

    After two years of coming here, Viet Taste is still our favorite pho restaurant! Every time we come here, the pho hits!! Hot and flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, a generous amount of steak/beef balls, and a side of bean sprouts and sliced onions upon request. They are very generous with their portions and once you're finished your meal, end off with one of their yummy fruit slushie bobas -- we like their strawberry and their kiwi slushies, made with fresh fruit. Shout out to Z for being the best server ever! She knows our orders and always takes good care of us. We are customers for life :) heads up, they are CASH ONLY! So bring cash, otherwise they have an ATM inside their restaurant as well.

    #37 pho tai nam ($12) with added broccoli ($2.75).
    Brad N.

    This place stands out from the average pho place because: -soup temperature is hot, not just warm. You can see the steam coming off of it -you can taste the warm spices in the pho broth. Actually has character -good amount of veggies to add in, even for a single order -fish sauce at the table. It's nice to not have to ask for it -chili oil with actual heat -vietnamese people come here so it must be good The portions are good, decent amount of meat and noodles, prices are reasonable ($12). Solid place

    Jonathan P.

    Our go to spot for Pho! Great pho, good drinks, and cool employees. Never really seen it slow and that's for good reason. Not too small as well. Good size. FYI, Cash only!

    Victor M.

    Viet Taste is a no-frills CASH ONLY casual Vietnamese restaurant. They are apparently very successful in that they have multiple locations throughout the Chicagoland area. I can certainly vouch for this location to be fairly busy with both a loyal clientele and newbies like me. The place is not very big and is clean with a friendly and helpful staff. I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken with Egg Roll Bún. They served a fairly good size bowl and portion of grilled chicken with 1 egg roll cut into 3 pieces. The vegetables were fresh and crispy and the vermicelli noodles were nice and soft. It was very balanced as no one item overpowered the bowl. The bún was delicious and everything I expected. Prices are also very reasonable. Overall, Viet Taste serves up a fairly good and authentic bún and I suspect their pho is as good. I hope to try their pho some time on my next visit to the area.

    Steak and brisket pho
    Angie B.

    Shockingly good. Clean, comfy chairs with tables high enough that you don't have to stoop to eat your pho, a weirdly cozy detail. I didn't realize they were cash only until I got there, but there's an ATM right there so it was no sweat. Staff were friendly and accommodating and the food came out SHOCKINGLY fast. I think I ordered my pho and spring rolls and the spring rolls were at my table in less than five minutes. Crunchy, white hot out of the fryer, and nicely spiced. The pho was killer. Great, strong, lemongrass-forward flavor. My only tiny complaint was the brisket included in my pho was barely there, but honestly I didn't care at all. An extremely filling bowl of goodness while I was under the weather - and did I mention it's $11.25????? Most places around here won't serve an appetizer for that price. Can't recommend Viet Taste strongly enough, I've been talking them up to everyone.

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    Brenda D.

    We found this by chance, on the way to the airport. We are about 15 min away. Since on a time crunch, service was great. We ordered right away and got our food quickly. We were able to actually enjoy the food, rather than just rushing to eat. The food was delicious!! We had pho and the broth was light with lots of flavor. The amount of meat was fair for the price. A hefty bowl was under $12. You can't beat that! This is a Cash only spot, so don't forget!

    Double "B"
    Crystal Z.

    Note- they are CASH ONLY, atm inside the restaurant Ambiance - super cute and intimate restaurant, minimal decorations Service - minimal staff, food came out super fast in 15-20 after ordering Food - bun bo hue is super authentic and they give you a good about of protein, chicken wing was extra crispy

    Beef vermicelli noodle salad
    Kylie G.

    The food here is still really great! The prices are also not bad. A bit steep for boba but they were willing to split one boba into two cups for my kids so that is a plus. It's also still cash only which is fine because the service is quick and efficient. The place is a bit small but we had a good experience and the food is worth it alone to come here. The pho is the best pho ever. You don't have to add anything to the broth other than spice if you prefer it. That's the definition of a perfect bowl of pho!

    Tina N.

    1st time been there with daughter. So far foods were good, service good. Recommend this restaurant. Will come back try different dishes.

    Jasmine milk tea with boba, pho combo
    Kangni X.

    This is my go to place for a comfort meal! Been here a lot and the food has been consistently great. You seat yourself. The menu is simple and to the point. It's a small cute store with enough seats to rotate. For dinner, it's almost consistently filled. My usual is the bun bo hue, which has actual blood cubes and I load mine with basil and veggies. I have enough left over for another meal. I really like their spring rolls too. Great peanut sauce for dipping. The drinks are also nice. The milk teas are fragrant and the fruit ones are refreshing. My favs are jasmine milk tea and lychee+mango smoothie. The smoothies do cause the tapioca pearls to harden from the ice so be warned. CASH ONLY. If that wasn't clear enough. There is an ATM machine in store if you need more cash.

    Brisket pho

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    Yum, the pho broth is super fatty; the portions big, service friendly and quick- great dining options- will be back-

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    9 months ago

    Service and food are always great. I was impressed that they haven't raised their prices

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    Great food here. Cash only though. Not ideal. Usually always busy. Friendly staff. Good is consistently good.

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    Excellent food especially the Pho!! Love this place! Never a bad meal and always fresh, hot and yummy!

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    The freshest Pho I've ever had. The appetizers were also very tasteful!! High recommended.

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    Are there gluten free options? I know rice noodles are gluten free but I am a diagnosed celiac and cannot ingest gluten. I would love to try here.

    They use rice noodles for the pho

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    Pho No.1 Brewing

    4.1
    (60 reviews)
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    We were looking for some healthier dinner options in the O'Hare area due to being around for a…read moreconference. When we saw pho and brewery in the same sentence, we had to go! It's such a great concept because pho and beer go so well together. There's free street parking, and the restaurant is well-lit and easy to find. Our group had some vegans, so safe to say their vegetarian pho was approved by the vegans. The broth had strong mushroom flavor, but they loved that there were tons of veggies and huge portions. I enjoyed the beef tendon pho, and the broth was SO flavorful and tasty. The noodles were cooked to perfection. The ambiance could do with some more aesthetic shifts. It seems like the bar part is disjointed from the kitchen and dining area. The seating area is great for groups and we saw some young kids there too, soft and cushy seating options. There was only one server running the entire joint. And we saw one chef (Vietnamese yay authenticity) making the food. Management needs to hire more staff! Pho is great. Lots of cool beers like Vietnamese rice lager and some interesting sours with flavors like dragonfruit and guava. It just had such an eclectic mix of interior vibes.

    Got some beers along with Vietnamese food at this brewery. It seems like a pretty strange place for…read moreit. Pho No. 1 is one of the more unique. Actually seems more like a restaurant that happens to make a few beers along with the food. They of course have pho so pair the cold suds with hot soups. Finding this place takes some time to get here. It's certainly in a far out area of the city where there's not a lot. This is more like a residential area with a few small businesses around so it's for sure a quieter area it seems. A nice experience for just enjoying company. The place is big enough for a group but not too many though. It's about $5 for a pint. Some of the best prices for a craft brewery it seems. Best one we had was the Pale Ale. It's about $13 for an entree. These of course include pho. For sure get that because it's the specialty they make here. I got Spicy Tofu With Lemongrass And Pepper. This and many others have fish sauce. Ask them if wanting for it to be left out. These come with a side of rice. Has a location far out on Belmont. It's closed Mondays. They're a place with pho with some options that can be made okay for vegetarians.

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    4.9
    (28 reviews)
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    I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop in... and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe inside is absolutely adorable with the cutest decor (I loved all the zodiac animal neon signs ), and they have a huge selection of drinks, so there's something for everyone. The owner was incredibly kind and patient. They took the time to walk me through all the different flavors and asked questions to help me figure out exactly what I'd like instead of just rushing me through my order. That kind of customer service is so appreciated! I ended up getting a smoothie with tapioca, and finding out they use Village Creamery ice cream made me so happy because it's one of my favorites! It was so creamy, refreshing, and exactly what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Cute atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious drinks. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

    Super cool spot and friendly owner!! The decor in here is cute. The owner told me to find my zodiac…read moresign. I got my son and I two jasmine milk teas with butterfly pea tea and brown sugar boba. It was perfectly sweetened and the boba was the best texture ever. Finally, a spot that knows how to make their tapioca the right texture and consistency. I love that nice chew on my boba! Bring your family and kids here it's a really cool spot and very very kid and family friendly.

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    Jess Cafe

    Jess Cafe

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    Ok, ok, ok - Jess don't mess because the best don't mess around when it comes to cooking great…read morefamily style Chinese food...Sorry Jess, I should have bumped this review up to 5 stars long time ago because it is very well deserved...our favorites are: - the egg rolls (could use just a little more peanut buttah) - the crab Rangoon has sooo much cream chese) - the shrimp egg foo yung (fluffy and the gravy is served on the side) - French cubed steak with tomatoes - think Salpicao and this is 5 stars - the Yushan eggplant with minced pork (this is outstanding!!), it's a Chef's specialty dish - make sure to ask for chop sticks and chili oil - fyi, it is BYOB, so don't forget They have 1,000 items, just check out their menu. Excellent and friendly service, come on down and there's plenty of street parking. :)

    The beef cubes in tomato sauce was delicious! I will order…read moreall the time! The Thai ice tea was also really good and a good size! It was sweet and creamy. I added boba and it was chewy and sweet as well. The thai ice coffee is made stroong but was pretty good. my husband said it was too sweet. the Vegetable Lo Mein was not bad but the vegetables used seemed really old. the noodles were good but I pretty much took out all the vegetables except for the broccoli. Would recommend getting the lo mein with a different topping. We got takeout. The only complaint I have would be how the drinks were packaged. They put straws in the drinks and put plastic wrap to cover the tops (I assume to stop it from spilling) but I would've preferred putting the straws in myself. They also put the drinks in a brown, paper bag but filled it with ice (to keep the drinks cold I assume, which they were). The ice was melting and I didn't know there was ice in there with the drinks so there was a puddle on my floor and I spilled the melted ice water on myself when I lifted the bag. It wasn't a huge deal but thought I would mention in case anyone plans to buy drinks for takeout.

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    Interior of restaurant
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    Teriyaki Beef and chicken
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    Li Hing

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    4.1
    (187 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    A good pick up spot. The staff were busy and to the point but kind. When I picked up there were a…read morefew ppl waiting for their orders but they had mine within 20mins. For pickup, just say the last 4 digits of your number. Plenty of seating. Next to a La Michoacana for dessert! Egg foo young w/chicken - 3/5 my brother liked it but not my fave. The gravy it came with was bland and it was kinda dry Chicken kung pao,4/5 flavorful and spicy. Good balance of chicken and veggies and peanuts. I'd get this again Garlic broccoli 4/5 i love broccoli so i was quite happy with this. The sauce was thin/soupy so didnt stay on the broccoli well but still yummy

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    (right to left) Steamed White Rice, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Broccoli, and Orange Chicken
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