Phở Năm Lúa - Chicago

Casual, Catering, Vietnamese
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Phở Năm Lúa

Phở Năm Lúa
4.2 / 5 (974 reviews)

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At this family-run Vietnamese spot the pho is widely praised for rich, authentic broth, generous portions and vegan options, while traditional decor and quick service at times create a warmly authentic atmosphere. However, inconsistent service, occasional shortages of herbs or ingredients, payment quirks, and iced-coffee/portion issues leave some patrons wary. Reasonably priced and kid-friendly, the restaurant delights many but needs tighter quality control and more responsive staff to fully match its flavorful food.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Jonny

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 974 reviews
jonny-p-vine1292
22.08.2024

The restaurant needs to improve their customer service, especially on weekend nights. If the staff is tired and just going through the motions for a paycheck, it shows. They should reconsider how they treat customers who arrive just an hour before closing. There's no need to be rude to patrons. It’s a family-run business, and while it's understandable that some younger staff members may be feeling overwhelmed, it shouldn't affect how they interact with customers. When we entered one hour before closing, the young female manager rudely informed us that they were closing soon.

scott-c-forest0129
22.08.2024

Very tasty foods and great service.

eric-t-vine2737
22.08.2024

First of all, pho was delicious and the ox tail added a nice twist to it. That being said, the service was just terrible. We tried to ignore some things like a disgusting hair coming out of our bowl, but the service is just bad. Only one person spoke English which made it hard to make customizations to your order and even though we were there around 7:40 pm, they didn’t have cilantro, green onion and meatballs, but they still charged the full price even though the pho was missing some key ingred … – show

s-t-flower76
22.08.2024

Delicious, I feel a little pricey though. Fast and courtesy service

classy-c-mechanic180
22.08.2024

I really enjoy dining here and savoring genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant also features a lovely art gallery, which adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend trying the com suon, fried bananas, and their coffee.

FAQ

The second closest station is A I Business Service, located 748 meters away.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The restaurant also takes various credit cards.

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