Pho 888

“Pho Tao Bo Vien was fantastic.”

Pho Tao Bo Vien was fantastic. Great broth, large serving size. Friendly and fast service. Will definitely return!

Jaclyn Hoffman

Dec 2025

“The thick noodle was great.”

75

Sep 2025

“Pho 888 offers an authentic Vietnamese dining experience with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.”

Pho 888 offers an authentic Vietnamese dining experience with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The interior is simple, with granite-topped tables and decor that adds a touch of Vietnamese culture. This no-frills restaurant provides a comfortable and inviting vibe, perfect for a casual meal. The pho is the star of the menu, with a rich and flavorful broth that’s clear yet packed with depth. Generous portions of tender beef slices complement the aromatic broth, garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro, enhancing each sip and bite. The noodles are cooked to perfection, with a firm yet tender texture that pairs well with the broth. If you’re a pho enthusiast, this spot is a must-try for the depth of flavor they manage to infuse into each bowl. The shrimp spring rolls are fresh and tightly wrapped, served with a savory peanut dipping sauce that adds a nutty, slightly sweet element to each bite. They’re a refreshing start to the meal and show a nice balance of textures with the soft rice paper, crunchy veggies, and tender shrimp. Overall, Pho 888 delivers an excellent Vietnamese dining experience with well-executed dishes and generous portions. This spot is a gem for anyone looking for comforting, authentic pho in the Uptown area.

Kelvin Cee

Oct 2024

“Huge portions of fantastic food from an expansive menu for great prices.”

Huge portions of fantastic food from an expansive menu for great prices. I went here for a quick family dinner on the last warm day on October and asked to sit outside. The chairs were locked up when I got there, but the employees were more than willing to unlock them and set up and clean off a table for us. The menu is huge, and they were accommodating with my allergies and told me that what I was ordering was safe for me. All of the food my family and I had was fantastic, and it all came on huge plates, far more food than we expected for the price (and of course we wound up having to take home leftovers). The place is very low key and nothing fancy, but still has a good vibe to it. The service was very good, the woman who I assume is one of the owners was very nice. Definitely going to come back here in the future.

Mergatroid (Mergatroid)

Oct 2024

“stopped in for early lunch - it has been awhile since we were on Argyle - delish.”

stopped in for early lunch - it has been awhile since we were on Argyle - delish! asked if we could sit outside and they quickly set us up with our pups on sidewalk - we ordered ox tail Pho and shrimp Bun with two iced Vietnamese coffees - so good!

Michele Gustin

Sep 2024

“My favorite place to get pho in the city.”

My favorite place to get pho in the city. It’s always delicious and service is quick and even with the small setting, I’ve never felt rushed. I’ve also ordered a few times through DoorDash & it’s always packaged perfectly.

Royalty Brackett

Aug 2024

“BEST PHO IVE EATEN EVER.”

BEST PHO IVE EATEN EVER! My 2nd Time Ordering Here Through Doordash & This Last Time The Driver Didn't Pick Up My Total Order. I Called & Spoke To This Beautiful Older Lady On The Phone (Sorry I Didn't Get Your Name) Who Was Apologetic & Guided My Towards A Refund & To Reorder! THANK YOU! THE FOOD IS PHENOMENAL! They Truly Appreciate Their Customers Here & Make Them Feel Welcomed. I ordered The Mi Wonton w/Egg Noodle Pho & Grilled Meatball and Vegetables Spring Rolls Made Special Without Bean Sprouts For Me! You Have A Repeat Customer For Life! The Springrolls Are Sooooo Good I'm Ordering 2 Orders Next Time Around!

Kohneesha Gordon

Jun 2024

“It was a delicious lunch that had me tempted to get more spring rolls.”

It was a delicious lunch that had me tempted to get more spring rolls. I don't really even like going up north like that, but I'm willing to right back up there to eat some more of their food. That pork Bahn mi, it was the pork one number 148, was delicious. The fresh, crisp, and flavorful veggies with the tender pork were a party on my taste buds. I even enjoyed the heat of the jalapeños. Got some pho to take home and have for dinner tonight.

Bianca Hannah

Feb 2024

“A small family owned place with an overwhelming number of menu items that all kind of test the same.”

A small family owned place with an overwhelming number of menu items that all kind of test the same. Just get pho bo, and avoid the decision remorse. Vegan options are also good.

Vsevolod Suschevskiy

Nov 2023

“Over all 9/10 I was so surprised by this wonderful little discovery.”

Over all 9/10 I was so surprised by this wonderful little discovery. The shop is super small, the entrance was awfully narrow, the shop is a bit old the vibe is meh but look past all these little inconveniences, am here for the food! I had the Rice with lemongrass pork, and Pho Dac Biet, the pork was flavorful and well seasoned . The pho broth was rich (didn’t like the noodle too much) but it was still good. One thing I don’t like is the new Chin Sun hot sauce (too sweet), prefer the old sriracha. I would visit again for Bun Bo Hue. But wish y’all a nice dine in. 🙏😀

The Diep

Jul 2023

“The food here is so delicious, and the staff are sweet and friendly.”

The food here is so delicious, and the staff are sweet and friendly! The interior is decorated simply and casually, and the menu is very expansive, with a diverse selection of Vietnamese staples— from pho to banh mis to bun bo hue. My 3 friends and I came on a Friday night and it wasn’t busy. We ordered 5 dishes to split amongst us all: - Pho Tai: I’d say this is probably among the best pho I’ve had thus far in Chicago; the broth is just so flavorful, savory, and aromatic, and the noodles are cooked to the perfect texture. - Banh Mi with Grilled Pork: Would totally recommend the banh mis here; the bread is warm, flaky, and delicious with the perfect amount of sauce and veggies. The grilled pork is a classic, and the meat is nicely cooked and full of flavor. - Banh Mi with Shredded Pork Skins: The pork skin provided great textures and unique flavors; another awesome choice of banh mi to order. - Bun Bo Hue: I personally liked the pho better, but this broth is spicy and flavorful, and the meats and other ingredients add to the overall heartiness of this classic dish. - Banh hoi tom thit nuong with pork (fine vermicelli mats with BBQ shrimp and pork): These build your own spring rolls are consistently among my favorite Vietnamese dishes. The BBQ shrimp and pork here are grilled wonderfully, and the fresh veggies and rice noodles create a light, fresh, balanced flavor. There was a little too much rice noodle and not enough meat for the rolls though, so we had a quite a bit of rice noodles left at the end. But they were delicious when soaked in the nuoc cham sauce. The total with tip came out to $23 per person, which isn’t bad, considering we ordered a lot of food and were all very full and satisfied afterwards. The prices are pretty standard relative to other restaurants in Argyle. — Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 5/5

Mona

Jun 2023

“My favorite Pho in "Asia On Argyle".”

My favorite Pho in "Asia On Argyle". Tried their house "888 Pho" the first time I went and the memory of how good it was stuck with me. Went again and branched out with Rice Noodles in Vietnamese Beef Stew -- amazing flavor and glad I tried it. My girlfriend got the Seafood Round Rice Noodles which was also very delicious and something new for us. The menu is extensive so it'll take several visits to really nail down a favorite. Will be chancing a new flavor each time which I'm sure will be tasty.

Patrick Roberts

Jul 2021