Pho 888

Best pho!
Best pho I have found in Chicago yet! Nothing compares to my mom's but this was a great substitute, much better than Tank's. I also have tried their seafood banh canh and it was delicious. I'm glad I finally found a decent pho place in Chicago! Their spring rolls, banh xeo, and bun Bo hue are all really good also.

I must admit that I only came to this place because Tank was closed for construction.  It's right around the corner on Argyle.  This is a small, no-frills viet place.

The food is good, but the service is pretty horrific.  They have a waitress who has no idea what is going on.  I asked for hot tea and she gave me thai iced tea.  What?!

Then my friend asked for the dish of accoutrements for his soup, and she gave him the wrong one.

Maybe I'll give them another chance.  I'm sure the extra business from Tank being closed swamped their staff.

Next to Tank Noodles next door, one has to wonder how the pho is over here.  The broth has a really nice depth, lightly sweet, and has a delicious peppery flavor.  About 95% of the veggies that come with it (bean sprouts, basil, etc.) were fresh; The other 5% not so much.

However, I especially love the "bun" (rice vermicelli) with the ground beef wrapped in betel leaves.  VERY yummy.

Definitely would come back here.