50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Chicago

“We waited fifteen minutes for a table, just for another group of the exact same size to show up and be immediately sat before us. We didn’t say anything cause it was busy, and we were waiting right outside (which we were told is okay), so they probably forgot we were there. Just something to keep in mind if you visit during a rush ;)

Other than that, the pho seriously lives up to its hype. It was worth the wait. Everyone at the table agreed, and I was with some folks who know good pho cause they live near Little Saigon in CA. The flavors were balanced, it was more savory than sweet which I enjoy.

I also had a lemon soda for the first time here and it was pretty good; very sweet and sour.“

“Great food and cocktails!“

“The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors," "The service was outstanding - our waiter was attentive and made great recommendations," "The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a special occasion," "This hidden gem exceeded all expectations, we'll definitely be back.“

“Went here for the first time with my husband last week and I am so THRILLED to have discovered a place in the neighborhood I can get a fresh tofu banh mi! We got an appetizer of spring rolls with seitan and peanut dipping sauce and for our meal we got the lemongrass tofu banh mi, and everything was incredibly fresh and really tasty! All of the vegetables were crisp and hand sliced (no pre bagged stuff here), the bread was really soft and warm, and the herbs and seasonings added the perfect amount of fresh flavor to the dishes. We love that they have a dedicated vegetarian/ vegan menu and everything is clearly marked and all ingredients are listed, this is a huge plus. Staff was attentive and welcoming and we even got to meet the co-owner, Le, who was incredibly warm and lovely! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who loves Southeast Asian flavors or fresh, delicious food in general. Will be back!“

“excellent food - we both the spring rolls and the egg rolls. the crab fried rice and vegetable salad with rice noodles were also really tasty.“

“The food is made fresh and so delicious.“

“Great food and eclectic music. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in town.“

“Superlative! Best Vietnamese hands down. We had some lovely cocktails of which, my favorite was the Green Theory. Started with shiitake and broccolini and a delicious well balanced expertly grilled eggplant salad. Love the technique and balance of flavors and textures crispy fried fluke which was my favorite. The herbs were fresh, the sauces each complimented perfectly!
Rice pudding topped with flan to finish. It was loaded on coconut and probably my least favorite dish.
Although, well appointed and laid out it felt very loud tonight.“

“Bún bò siêu ngon. Rất là ưng ý 🥰🥰🥰“

“Best pho and spring rolls on Argyle“

“It Was Good On A Cold Day“

“I tried every pho on the north side until I tried Pho Viet. Now I won’t go anywhere else.“

“No-frills spot with solid food and generous portions. There was one lady running the whole place and making the food fresh to order so it would take some time. I suggest calling in to order if you don't want to wait for long. Cash or Zelle only. The food had a homecooked quality that I quite liked. The egg rolls were especially delicious because of the taro in them.“

“🚨 New favorite spot alert in Downtown Naperville! 🚨 Discovered an amazing gem that’s now a go-to for both lunch and dinner. The food? Absolutely incredible. My top picks: 🍗 Ginger Chicken Perfectly seasoned with ginger, grilled onion, and soy sauce – so flavorful and satisfying. 🍜 Pho They’ve nailed it! Each bowl comes loaded with onions, scallions, cilantro, and all the fresh fixings like basil, beansprouts, and lime on the side. Comfort food at its finest. Bonus: They’re open for lunch, which is such a win! Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. Downtown Naperville just keeps getting better! 🙌“

“I had the best bún chay I’ve had in a long time. Vermicelli noodle dish which has been my go to dish for some time. It felt fresher and just a step above many I’ve had. Our server was also super sweet. More people should give this place a chance! Updated from previous review on 2026-09-22“

“Delicious spring rolls and hue spicy noodle soup and vermicelli rice noodle salad. Yummy. Great cocktails. Perfect service.“

“The food was very fresh and delicious. We were a group of seven and between us had soups, sandwiches, and spring rolls and everything was top notch. The restaurant was clean, the service was quick, and the staff was very helpful and kind. Fantastic Vietnamese food, highly recommend, and will be back!“

“the resturant is beautiful and the seafood was very flavorful.“

“Really like the cold cut #1 banh mi here! I'm an avid banh mi fan in Vietnam so I have been in search of a good banh mi in Chicago. I have heard that the banh mi is made in house so the crust is flaky and is the exact replicate of the banh mi I had in Vietnam. My only suggestion that maybe the pate can be a little bit more savory and that would be perfect ☺️“

“Hands down the best viet food in Chicago. From presentation, flavors, and fresh herbs. They easily set the standards for what viet food should be and no place on Arglye can compare.“

“service is great...will definitely come back“

“The 3 different Banh Mi’s I’ve had here were ok. Bread was the best part. Everything was fresh but protein lacked flavor. The crab rangoon’s were the best thing I’ve ordered from here. Crunchy with a lot of filling. Fried rice was just ok. Staff was upbeat and friendly. I’d give it a 7 out of 10.“

“Ordered on doordash and this may be some of the best pho I’ve ever had, like even moreso than my forever pho spot back in my northern Wisconsin college town. I had the Banh Mi Ga Nuong and the Pho Ga with Shrimp/Pork egg rolls and I can see myself ordering this sooooooo much the rest of this season. Absolutely delightful. 10/10. So good for the baby (me).“

“I love this restaurant with my soul. Nhan and the family staff is always accommodating and pleasant. The food is always fire. Great for family and friends. Peaceful vibes right on Argyle and foster. I get the Ca phe Sua and Pho Ga or Bo in the mornings and fills me up all day. It's a hit and won't be disappointed. Tam the owner, Cindy his wife there son Johnathan are all great people and their business is great. You won't regret it!!“

“i can't believe how authentic this vegan pho tasted. so inanely flavorful and SALTY but so worth it. might be the best pho i had in chicago honestly - i've had so many but nobody has been able to recreate real flavor like this. #yum Updated from previous review on 2026-09-19“

“Food was excellent, service can use a little bit of work. I asked for extra limes they seemed to intentionally ignore the first request and then upon reminder seemed a bit annoyed. It’s just limes guys overall the food was great would revisit but if I revisit again and service is the same would not go back even though the food was excellent.“

“My favorite pho place I go here every week sometimes 2-3 times they know my order already and have great customer service. I live 30 minutes away but I make the trip because it’s honestly the best pho Ive had very flavorful I can tell they simmer it for hours just how I like it i wish they were on Uber Eats so I could order from home but it’s worth the trip🫶“

“I searched far and wide for fresh soy milk (unsweetened and sweetened) and tofu & this shop has that + pandan soy milk, tofu pudding, lemongrass fried tofu, & more. If you’re in argyle definitely worth checking out. Apple Pay & card accepted, though it’s good to pay in cash if you can. Great prices (2.75 cash for some lemon grass fried tofu)“

“🚨 New favorite spot alert in Downtown Naperville! 🚨 Discovered an amazing gem that’s now a go-to for both lunch and dinner. The food? Absolutely incredible. My top picks: 🍗 Ginger Chicken Perfectly seasoned with ginger, grilled onion, and soy sauce – so flavorful and satisfying. 🍜 Pho They’ve nailed it! Each bowl comes loaded with onions, scallions, cilantro, and all the fresh fixings like basil, beansprouts, and lime on the side. Comfort food at its finest. Bonus: They’re open for lunch, which is such a win! Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. Downtown Naperville just keeps getting better! 🙌“

“🚨 New favorite spot alert in Downtown Naperville! 🚨 Discovered an amazing gem that’s now a go-to for both lunch and dinner. The food? Absolutely incredible. My top picks: 🍗 Ginger Chicken Perfectly seasoned with ginger, grilled onion, and soy sauce – so flavorful and satisfying. 🍜 Pho They’ve nailed it! Each bowl comes loaded with onions, scallions, cilantro, and all the fresh fixings like basil, beansprouts, and lime on the side. Comfort food at its finest. Bonus: They’re open for lunch, which is such a win! Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. Downtown Naperville just keeps getting better! 🙌“

“Some of the best vegan banh mi in the city, you'd be hard pressed to find better. The lemongrass tofu is my favorite but the BBQ vegan is also to die for. The ingredients taste very fresh, bread is fresh, herbs are really nice, and they're made to order and you can really tell. Also pretty good prices in the year of 2026.

There are some dead animals on display near the counter, so keep that in mind if that bothers you.“

“Excellent, authentic food (try the Beef Brisket Pho), clean and neat place, courteous and efficient service...the best place in that whole area!!!“

“I want to go again! I’m 5 hours away so I better start driving now.“

“Great food and great service“

“🚨 New favorite spot alert in Downtown Naperville! 🚨 Discovered an amazing gem that’s now a go-to for both lunch and dinner. The food? Absolutely incredible. My top picks: 🍗 Ginger Chicken Perfectly seasoned with ginger, grilled onion, and soy sauce – so flavorful and satisfying. 🍜 Pho They’ve nailed it! Each bowl comes loaded with onions, scallions, cilantro, and all the fresh fixings like basil, beansprouts, and lime on the side. Comfort food at its finest. Bonus: They’re open for lunch, which is such a win! Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. Downtown Naperville just keeps getting better! 🙌“

“Le Colonial was the only place we wanted to celebrate an anniversary...because of the incredible atmosphere, the warm yet professional service, the wine and of course the food! Thank you for yet another incredible experience with you! 💕 to Rafa and JT!“

“This eatery is tucked in the basement of a building and very unassuming. They serve Korean and viet food here but I find the Korean food to be better and very authentic. Prices are reasonable and portions and good. I got the japchae and the bulgolgi kimbap and both were excellent in flavor. The japchae has a good serving of beef and noodles were nice and chewy. The kimbap was stuffed with meat and veggies and rice was just the perfect texture. I really enjoyed the food and service was quick and friendly“

“It was our first time there and we had a great experience. Food was delicious. Service was great and friendly staff. Everything is made fresh to order including their ginger green tea and cherry pomade.“

“Lovely place! The food is truly great. I had their pho and it was the best I had for a long while.

I also had bubble tea and enjoyed it.

They’re also super nice people.

Overall, 5 out of 5, will visit again! 🤤“

“Very relaxing place to sit and enjoy Pho soup“

“We tried Pho no. 1 Brewing tonight and we were really happy with it! We’ll be back again for sure! The Pho was a little sweeter than I expected, but it was my first time having it so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The beef skewers, egg rolls, and wings were amazing. All four of us left full and happy! Definitely recommend!“

“Got the house special pho and it was really good! Definitely a bang for your buck place as the small is still a mountain of food. This is definitely a no frills place- but I would argue what this place lacks in fancy decor or easily seen bathroom, it makes up for in food quality and quantity.“

“I’ve been driving from Indianapolis to pick up their sandwiches for nearly two decades Love this place“

“The food is made fresh and so delicious.“

“This place has the most unique, delicious chicken wings I have ever tasted. Their are juicy inside with a perfectly crispy skin and a sweet, salty and funky fish sauce caramel this is just absolutely out of this world delicious. The wings are topped with some fresh green onion, and there are some chili flakes in the mix (not sure if it's the sauce or added at plating) and it's a spectacular combination of flavors. These, with a tasty custard-topped Vietnamese coffee and a Banh Mi sandwich made for a delicious lunch stop!“

“We stopped by for a quick dinner, and it turned out to be a great choice. The pho was delicious, full of flavor, and the fresh shrimp rolls were just as good. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were satisfying. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back again to try more dishes from the menu.“

“This place is always a winner with their delicious drinks! So unique and so satisfying! Love all the textures and combinations! I would try everything if I could!“

“Excellent selection. Great atmosphere.“

“Amazing, Merry Christmas!!“