Lotus Banh Mi - Loop
Art JIMENEZ III · 68 Google reviewsLotus Banh Mi - Loop — low-key vietnamese in Loop that runs on repeat customers. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Honest, uncompromised flavors throughout. Quick and efficient. [$]
What 111 diners keep saying
What 111 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Literally the best Pho Bo I have tried in Chicago. There are two sizes available, and the smaller one is good enough (for women). Also, they make spring rolls when you order, in front of you. I'd say it's on the pricey side, but that's The Loop.”
“This is my go-to lunch spot. Really great flavorful food. They have a few vegan options. I love their tofu noodle bowl with the peanut sauce and also tried their tofu banh mi, which was delicious. I wish they had a vegan broth because I would love to try their pho.”
“Good for what it is. Think Chipotle but for Vietnamese food. Choose your protein, choose how you want it, and then your toppings. Busy at lunch but line goes fast.”
“This is a great option for a quick lunch! Long lines during lunch hours. I don’t think the food is very authentic Vietnamese but still very good. The classic Banh Mi was delicious and affordable but missing the strong pate and pickled daikon and carrot tastes.”
“Well it's nice that they have a trendy touristy not necessarily traditional Vietnamese restaurant on Wells Street. So far the food was actually delicious. I came in early before 12:00 pm for lunch so ambience was not so rowdy and noisy on a Friday. Service was actually pretty fast if you do enroll with your phone app after five points you get a $10 discount. The spring rolls were actually delicious as well as the traditional beef pho soup. I ordered a small one which was actually pretty decent size cuz I didn't want a big one. The beef slices though we're decent tasting but not exactly fresh like in most traditional Vietnamese restaurant. I saw they had other dishes and I would most likely come back for the chicken curry rice dish. I give it four stars because I've tasted a little better but it's up there it's good but it's not the best in regards to how they made their Vietnamese traditional cuisines. Also was surprised to find my favorite fresh ginger ale brand Bruce cost. They stop selling it at Filipino grocery store seafood City”
“The place has a good ambiance. Vegetarian options are only about 1 and not that great. Pho has bone broth in the crispy tofu pho and hence none of the pho is vegetarian. The vegan tofu salad with crispy tofu and peanut sauce was good in taste. The place is spacious and has ample space to dine in. It gets quite busy during lunch hours.”
“Far from the review itself, the food was low quality, tasting like instant. The ham in the sandwich tasted raw and disgusting. Additionally I don't understand how on earth the Vietnamese soup can be that sweet. The lady at the food bar was not welcoming either. I wouldn't call this Vietnamese cuisine.”
“I loved the food--definitely 5 star food and lovely staff. But I sadly won't be able to come back because the pho is served with plastic spoons. The spoon melted in my soup, which makes for a frustrating eating experience. I'm also just really concerned about microplastics, which are released when plastic is heated (like in soup). In addition, black plastics are the most harmful to health since they are made from recycled electronics. Yikes! Please offer at least one non-plastic option to guests. That is only feedback. Thanks”
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