Lotus Banh Mi - Chicago UIC
Sandy Xayasouk · 183 Google reviewsLotus Banh Mi - Chicago UIC — Chinatown vietnamese that sets the standard. Order the Pho, and quick and efficient. "The baguette was the best I've had, very soft and fresh" — Gora [$]
What 483 diners keep saying
What 483 diners keep saying
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“Tried Lotus Banh Mi in University Village for the 1st time and it did not disappoint! The Beef Pho was incredibly flavorful...rich, comforting, and actually the best I've had in a long time! The Sunny Side Beef Banh Mi was perfectly crisp and packed with flavor. Definitely a spot worth checking out! I'm sorry that I didn't come here sooner!!!”
“Chill spot to grab reliable Vietnamese food!! We have tried many locations in different places, but this is a tried and true location. This is our Go To - the BahnMi, Pho, rice bowls, spring rolls - all great options. It's the chicken wings I could literally live off of. Great flavor, always served HOT (temperature), and fresh. Alright - 8 years later. This is STILL our go to place. The other day I went on my way up north for some me time creative class, and this was my choice of dinner. This time I tried the Curry Rice Bowl. Delicious seasoning! My only suggestion would be to add more chicken which might be an option for additional charge, but I was so excited, I didn't even look for that. This was the first time I tried this, and I was pleasantly surprosed because this isn't in my usual line up. Years later, their flavors, recipes, quality all have still stayed true. This is important as they have now 3 or 4 locations, and when restaurants start expanding, they outsource ingredients/marinades to make it easier. This ends up changing the recipes, and that's frustrating when this is your comfort food.”
“A very peaceful place to have lunch. The pho and banh mis are delicious 😋 I would absolutely recommend coming here on a chilly day 🩵”
“Great place for some pho. Decent portions for a somewhat reasonable price.”
“I was a little hesitant Odd menu Usually we don’t eat stuff like that But I was impressed I got the beef rice bowl It was good Came with jalapeños on the side Also had hot sauce that you can grab I ate the whole thing My guy was impressed too (HVAC CONTRACTORS) Definitely will come back if I’m near”
“I stumbled across this place because it was a holiday and no other restaurants were open. Surprisingly, they have really good banh mi with grilled meat, and the pho is not half bad either”
“A coworker brought me here for lunch, and since then, we have loved the place and go there regularly. Love their Ginger Chicken Banh MI Sandwich and Vietnamese coffee. We actually dragged another co-worker to lunch, and he enjoyed it. Definitely a place to try out.”
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