My Viet friend took me here and it was a great recommendation! I got the oxtail pho which the pho broth was so tasty that you don't need to add sauces to it. The oxtails were a little on the smaller side but the meat was juicy and tender. I was oddly the most impressed by and fixated on the side bean sprouts because they are the freshest and crunchiest I've ever had in my life. That alone already won me over LOL!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
sully jimenez
Best Pho spot in the city. Small spot but always busy. I usually do take out
We ordered their special pho and spring rolls. Pho was ok, broth is meaty. Spring rolls were lacking, only lettuce and noodles with pork and shrimp. Interesting decor. Once we got our food, they never came back and our water was never refilled. Tight squeeze, very cold if you sit by the windows.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
R-Jay Yamaha
My absolute favorite pho in the world. Every Pho I go to just makes me wish I went here,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim J
We a group of four family members celebrated New Year eve at this place, ordered four bowls of Pho noodle soup. The soups were barely warm, when dropped the cold bean sprouts into the bowls. The noodle soups became cold soups.
While outdoor snow was falling, a ceiling fan right over our heads blowed the napkins to the floor, and cooling the soups further. All of us ate half of the noodles and packed the rest home to heat them up. We will not be back for good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rahil K
My first time trying pho, and it was too damn good. I got the Kobe beef pho, wings, fried squid, spring rolls, and the fried rice all were really good. Definitely will come back and try new items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arek Gazda
We had pho at Pho Nam Lua, and it was hands down the best pho we’ve ever had. The broth was incredibly rich, deeply flavorful, and perfectly balanced—comforting and delicious in every way. The noodles and meat were fresh and well prepared, and each bowl was packed with authentic flavor. If you’re looking for truly outstanding pho in Chicago, this place is a must. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Dao
this spot is the real deal
Food: 5
steven rosen
Pho lives or dies by it's broth. I've been to many places that tasted like nothing.
The rich, aromatic broth here at Pho Nam Lua was wonderful. You could actually smell and taste the spices that make it. That's the most important thing to me.
Everything else was great: the meat, the crisp veggies, the spring rolls and eggrolls. The service was quick and friendly. I think it's a family place where all the kids pitch in. All in all, a great dining experience, and I will be back. Because: broth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls with Shrimp, Chicken Pho, Egg Rolls 3pcs, Beef Soup, Oxtail Rice Noodle Soup
Faith Choi
Go to spot for pho, be aware FOX news is always on 🥲
Rude! They are rude to everyone on the phone and even the drivers coming in. I thought once maybe bad day twice bad day it’s always !
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Marina “Moth” Bradley
Yummy and I would go again. The large is VERY large! Only good things to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amirkhan Beisembaev
Everything here is amazing. The food is so good, and so worth for its price. Delicious, one of the best pho places I’ve been to. Waiter work really well too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvin Malana`
We've been here many times; honestly, the food is great! But we always know that the service isn't going to be great, and sometimes we have to eat a little faster. They close at 9 p.m. I believe the kitchen closes at 8:30, but even getting there at 8pm there is no more dine-in. We travel 30 minutes, and we really tried to be there before the kitchen closed, yet they said no more dine-in. It doesn't look pleasant when customers are still eating and they start placing chairs on top of the tables and sweeping the floor before closing time, which is 9 p.m. Customers check the information on Google too, so we're hoping they can follow what it says there. I know the food is good, but they forgot that service and atmosphere are also important. I can always edit my review when we get a better service and google information is accurate. Food again is great and we will still eat there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Alvin Malana
We've been here many times; honestly, the food is great! But we always know that the service isn't going to be great, and sometimes we have to eat a little faster. They close at 9 p.m. I believe the kitchen closes at 8:30, but even getting there at 8pm there is no more dine-in. We travel 30 minutes, and we really tried to be there before the kitchen closed, yet they said no more dine-in. It doesn't look pleasant when customers are still eating and they start placing chairs on top of the tables and sweeping the floor before closing time, which is 9 p.m. Customers check the information on Google too, so we're hoping they can follow what it says there. I know the food is good, but they forgot that service and atmosphere are also important. I can always edit my review when we get a better service and google information is accurate. Food again is great and we will still eat there.
My Viet friend took me here and it was a great recommendation! I got the oxtail pho which the pho broth was so tasty that you don't need to add sauces to it. The oxtails were a little on the smaller side but the meat was juicy and tender. I was oddly the most impressed by and fixated on the side bean sprouts because they are the freshest and crunchiest I've ever had in my life. That alone already won me over LOL!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best Pho spot in the city. Small spot but always busy. I usually do take out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho, Pho GA, Spicy Crispy Chicken Wings, Beef Soup, Veggie Garnishments
We ordered their special pho and spring rolls. Pho was ok, broth is meaty. Spring rolls were lacking, only lettuce and noodles with pork and shrimp. Interesting decor. Once we got our food, they never came back and our water was never refilled. Tight squeeze, very cold if you sit by the windows.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
My absolute favorite pho in the world. Every Pho I go to just makes me wish I went here,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We a group of four family members celebrated New Year eve at this place, ordered four bowls of Pho noodle soup. The soups were barely warm, when dropped the cold bean sprouts into the bowls. The noodle soups became cold soups.
While outdoor snow was falling, a ceiling fan right over our heads blowed the napkins to the floor, and cooling the soups further. All of us ate half of the noodles and packed the rest home to heat them up. We will not be back for good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
My first time trying pho, and it was too damn good. I got the Kobe beef pho, wings, fried squid, spring rolls, and the fried rice all were really good. Definitely will come back and try new items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had pho at Pho Nam Lua, and it was hands down the best pho we’ve ever had. The broth was incredibly rich, deeply flavorful, and perfectly balanced—comforting and delicious in every way. The noodles and meat were fresh and well prepared, and each bowl was packed with authentic flavor. If you’re looking for truly outstanding pho in Chicago, this place is a must. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this spot is the real deal
Food: 5
Pho lives or dies by it's broth. I've been to many places that tasted like nothing.
The rich, aromatic broth here at Pho Nam Lua was wonderful. You could actually smell and taste the spices that make it. That's the most important thing to me.
Everything else was great: the meat, the crisp veggies, the spring rolls and eggrolls.
The service was quick and friendly. I think it's a family place where all the kids pitch in.
All in all, a great dining experience, and I will be back. Because: broth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls with Shrimp, Chicken Pho, Egg Rolls 3pcs, Beef Soup, Oxtail Rice Noodle Soup
Go to spot for pho, be aware FOX news is always on 🥲
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Rude! They are rude to everyone on the phone and even the drivers coming in. I thought once maybe bad day twice bad day it’s always !
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Yummy and I would go again. The large is VERY large! Only good things to say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything here is amazing. The food is so good, and so worth for its price. Delicious, one of the best pho places I’ve been to. Waiter work really well too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been here many times; honestly, the food is great! But we always know that the service isn't going to be great, and sometimes we have to eat a little faster. They close at 9 p.m. I believe the kitchen closes at 8:30, but even getting there at 8pm there is no more dine-in. We travel 30 minutes, and we really tried to be there before the kitchen closed, yet they said no more dine-in. It doesn't look pleasant when customers are still eating and they start placing chairs on top of the tables and sweeping the floor before closing time, which is 9 p.m. Customers check the information on Google too, so we're hoping they can follow what it says there. I know the food is good, but they forgot that service and atmosphere are also important. I can always edit my review when we get a better service and google information is accurate. Food again is great and we will still eat there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
We've been here many times; honestly, the food is great! But we always know that the service isn't going to be great, and sometimes we have to eat a little faster. They close at 9 p.m. I believe the kitchen closes at 8:30, but even getting there at 8pm there is no more dine-in. We travel 30 minutes, and we really tried to be there before the kitchen closed, yet they said no more dine-in. It doesn't look pleasant when customers are still eating and they start placing chairs on top of the tables and sweeping the floor before closing time, which is 9 p.m. Customers check the information on Google too, so we're hoping they can follow what it says there. I know the food is good, but they forgot that service and atmosphere are also important. I can always edit my review when we get a better service and google information is accurate. Food again is great and we will still eat there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
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