It was ok. The squid was not crunchy anymore by the time we got it, the padthai was pretty good tho. And we also got some spring rolls that were pretty gooey on the inside that we didnt like.
Food: 3
Zach
I’m honestly surprised this place has so many positive reviews. My experience was far from what I expected. From the moment we walked in, we were completely ignored. We were never greeted, and the staff didn’t say a single word to us until we were paying and the only words out of his mouth were, “cash or card.” Even when he took our order, not a single word was spoken.
The wait was painfully long. It took 20 minutes just for someone to come to our table and take our order, even though there was only one other table occupied at the time. After he finally took our order, a few other small groups arrived, and despite the long wait, they all received their food before we did.
As for the food, it was just okay—nothing special. The pork in my bun thit nuong was unlike any I’ve had—I lived in Vietnam for several years and frequently visit viet restaurants when traveling and while in the U.S. as it’s my favorite cuisine. My friend said the pho was just okay too.
Overall, the service was absolutely terrible—probably the worst I’ve experienced in a long time. The food is passable if you’re really craving Vietnamese cuisine in the middle of Illinois, but honestly, you’re better off ordering to-go if you want to avoid the long waits and poor attitudes. I won't be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Laila Nassar
Really great experience all around. Service was great and pho was the best I’ve had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Kang
Please update your hours on Google. Always closed when I come.
jyunichi niizuma
This place is amazing. Between the Banh Mi, the Pho, and the coffee you cannot go wrong here. The owner is super nice and is a great family man.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho, Pork Banh MI
Alice Kong
Very cute cafe with delicious Vietnamese food in Champaign for a brunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho
Benjamin Watersteed
The food is ok. I got the pho combination. Not very flavorful, portion was small and not enough noodles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Carolina Virreira
The vegan pho is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabby Wendland
I seriously come here 2-3 times a week. I've tried pho at a variety of places in Chambana and back in my hometown, nothing beats this place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Pho
Kendall Koe
Great Vietnamese food! Service and atmosphere was wonderful, and the food came out very quickly. Tough for large groups, but cozy for small ones. Definitely would come back!
Delicious Urbana gem! We had the pho, vermicelli bowl, the pork and shrimp chip appetizer and two hot coffees and everything was excellent. The coffee here with sweetened condensed milk is absolutely worth the visit (my husband asked why go to Starbucks when this is in the same parking lot).The staff running the place were great. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Dish, Pho
Brian Yang
This is a pretty authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Prices are not unbelievably high either. Would recommend the Pho Dac Biet, Shrimp Summer Rolls, and Thai Tea Cake. Portion size on the Pho was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Pho, Shrimp Roll 2
Glen Forneris
Great bahn mi and pho. Flavorful, affordable, great people!Go check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivy Tian
Very delicious food. I love the spring rolls so much and we will definitely go back to have more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Roll 2, Pho
Orion
Awesome food at very fair prices, great atmosphere and very nice staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Dish, Fried Spring Rolls 6
It was ok. The squid was not crunchy anymore by the time we got it, the padthai was pretty good tho. And we also got some spring rolls that were pretty gooey on the inside that we didnt like.
Food: 3
I’m honestly surprised this place has so many positive reviews. My experience was far from what I expected. From the moment we walked in, we were completely ignored. We were never greeted, and the staff didn’t say a single word to us until we were paying and the only words out of his mouth were, “cash or card.” Even when he took our order, not a single word was spoken.
The wait was painfully long. It took 20 minutes just for someone to come to our table and take our order, even though there was only one other table occupied at the time. After he finally took our order, a few other small groups arrived, and despite the long wait, they all received their food before we did.
As for the food, it was just okay—nothing special. The pork in my bun thit nuong was unlike any I’ve had—I lived in Vietnam for several years and frequently visit viet restaurants when traveling and while in the U.S. as it’s my favorite cuisine. My friend said the pho was just okay too.
Overall, the service was absolutely terrible—probably the worst I’ve experienced in a long time. The food is passable if you’re really craving Vietnamese cuisine in the middle of Illinois, but honestly, you’re better off ordering to-go if you want to avoid the long waits and poor attitudes. I won't be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Really great experience all around. Service was great and pho was the best I’ve had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Please update your hours on Google. Always closed when I come.
This place is amazing. Between the Banh Mi, the Pho, and the coffee you cannot go wrong here. The owner is super nice and is a great family man.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho, Pork Banh MI
Very cute cafe with delicious Vietnamese food in Champaign for a brunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho
The food is ok. I got the pho combination. Not very flavorful, portion was small and not enough noodles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The vegan pho is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I seriously come here 2-3 times a week. I've tried pho at a variety of places in Chambana and back in my hometown, nothing beats this place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Pho
Great Vietnamese food! Service and atmosphere was wonderful, and the food came out very quickly. Tough for large groups, but cozy for small ones. Definitely would come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Delicious Urbana gem! We had the pho, vermicelli bowl, the pork and shrimp chip appetizer and two hot coffees and everything was excellent. The coffee here with sweetened condensed milk is absolutely worth the visit (my husband asked why go to Starbucks when this is in the same parking lot).The staff running the place were great. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Dish, Pho
This is a pretty authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Prices are not unbelievably high either. Would recommend the Pho Dac Biet, Shrimp Summer Rolls, and Thai Tea Cake. Portion size on the Pho was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Pho, Shrimp Roll 2
Great bahn mi and pho. Flavorful, affordable, great people!Go check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious food. I love the spring rolls so much and we will definitely go back to have more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Roll 2, Pho
Awesome food at very fair prices, great atmosphere and very nice staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Dish, Fried Spring Rolls 6
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