5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

What people praise

• The pho broth is called out repeatedly as rich, aromatic and clearly simmered with care
• Reviewers highlight standout dishes beyond pho, including the branzino, shaking beef and crispy pork
• Desserts like the pandan and banana brown butter cake get specific, repeated praise
• Staff and management are described as warm and attentive, including comping dishes when service slipped

Worth knowing

• One reviewer flagged a 20% service fee alongside a slow drink delivery on a busy night

What people praise

• Reviewers consistently praise service as polished and attentive, even at the bar
• Dishes like Goi Ga, Bo Luc Lac and the spicy coconut chicken soup get specific, enthusiastic mentions
• The dining room and terrace atmosphere are repeatedly called elegant and fashionable
• Bartenders are singled out by name for cocktail knowledge and hospitality

Worth knowing

• Reviewer price-per-person highlights run well above the other restaurants here, often $90 to over $100
• One reviewer found the food only moderately good despite excellent service and ambience

What people praise

• The highest rating on this page, with reviewers calling the beef pho broth incredibly rich and flavorful
• Portions are described as generous, with a hearty stir-fry combination dish called out specifically
• Owners are noted for personally interacting with guests even during busy service
• One reviewer called it a top-5 restaurant in the city

Worth knowing

• One reviewer found it pricier than expected for Vietnamese food, though portions were sized to match
• Street parking near the restaurant can be paid and limited

What people praise

• Reviewers repeatedly single out the Mi Bo Kho and pho broth for depth of flavor and generous portions
• The Vietnamese fried chicken gets specific, enthusiastic praise
• Staff are described as kind and welcoming across multiple visits
• Considered a genuine neighborhood spot inside Chicago's Little Vietnam

Worth knowing

• Parking near the restaurant can be difficult, with some reviewers walking a block or two
• A couple of reviewers reported inconsistent experiences, including a mismatch between the posted online menu and in-restaurant offerings

What people praise

• The happy hour menu gets specific praise for value, flavor and generous portions like the bún chá
• Dishes are described as complex but well balanced, with a beverage program that pairs well with the food
• The open kitchen and chef's counter add energy to the dining room, according to reviewers
• Papaya salad and crispy chicken wings called out as standout menu items

Worth knowing

• Several reviewers flagged slow drink service and wait times during busy periods
• One reviewer felt the food, while solidly good, didn't live up to the restaurant's hype