Lotus Banh Mi - Chicago UIC
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Lotus 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
Experience Breakdown
Sandy Xayasouk
183 reviews
“Overall, tasty food, prefect banh mi bread, delicious pho, could use a better Vegan banh mi option, clean and cute atmosphere”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Specialties
- Pho
Location
719 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607
What 442+ diners say about Lotus Banh Mi - Chicago UIC
“A very peaceful place to have lunch.”
A very peaceful place to have lunch. The pho and banh mis are delicious 😋 I would absolutely recommend coming here on a chilly day 🩵
Ashli Jimenez
Jan 2026
“The food was fast and delicious !”
Michel Meza
Jan 2026
“Great place for some pho.”
Great place for some pho. Decent portions for a somewhat reasonable price.
Sina Najafi
Dec 2025
“I was craving Pho.”
I was craving Pho. From a Google search I decided to try Lotus Bahn Mi, since I was not far from the location. In this area of town you have the option of paid street parking or paid garage parking. This restaurant is bright, clean and quaint. The service was friendly and great. You order at the counter and pickup when your order is ready. My friend and I dined in for the whole experience. I love ginger, but have never had ginger flavored Pho before. Lotus Bahn Mi's Pho options are different from any Vietnamese Pho restaurant I have ever dined in or dined from, across the country. Curious about the taste of their Ginger Chicken Pho, I decided to try it. Let me tell you it was quite delicious! This dish has the perfect balance of ginger flavor, as it was not over powering.
Beverly Colar-Credelle
Apr 2025
“Lotus' beef pho was delicious on such a cold day.”
Lotus' beef pho was delicious on such a cold day. Very friendly service and our pho was ready to enjoy in 5-10 minutes. Inviting atmosphere to dine-in and fun drink options. My only critique is that the broth was warm, but not piping hot. I will definitely be back to try Lotus' rice bowls.
Faith Lindner
Apr 2025
“I am enjoying the Vietnamese Iced coffee it motivates me get thru my day 👑✨.”
Bianca Chagoya
Apr 2025
“Mmm the honey grilled pork banh mi sandwich was delicious.”
Mmm the honey grilled pork banh mi sandwich was delicious! Would definitely come back for it again. Quick service too
G
Jan 2025
“This is by far the best pho I’ve had in awhile.”
This is by far the best pho I’ve had in awhile. Tasty, fresh and very filling. We will definitely be back again!
M (M)
Nov 2024
“Yes, yes, and yes.”
Yes, yes, and yes. The pho is excellent. This place is chill. My go-to is veggie pho minus the tofu, but eggs added and extra veggies. The veggies are the bean sprouts, jalapeños, and mint. The shrimp spring rolls are also great. Highly recommend for lunch or an easy but delicious dinner.
J Williams
Nov 2024
“Picked up a Ginger chicken sandwich.”
Picked up a Ginger chicken sandwich.. it was so good.. I’ll be back soon
Gee Riley
Jun 2024
“This place is amazing.”
This place is amazing! Affordable, tasty, has this local community feel. Wings were the best!
Xiomara Ramirez
Feb 2022
“Got delivery from GrubHub here and their food is soooo good!”
Got delivery from GrubHub here and their food is soooo good!! I got the veggiecado Bahn Mi and the veggie spring rolls. The veggies were fresh and the tofu marianted well. Will totally order again 😁
kate swem
Jul 2018
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