VN Tofu & Fast Food
V T · 319 Google reviewsVN Tofu & Fast Food — a quiet vietnamese spot in Uptown with a growing reputation. You're eating the real thing here. Wallet-friendly, cash only. "The best part is the daily fresh tofu, which is a vegan's dream come true" — Gina Nguyen Ferri [$]
What 89 diners keep saying
What 89 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great snack place or stocking up for homecooked vietnamese food. I had their banh lot loc and a tofu beancurd roll. Yummy.”
“I searched far and wide for fresh soy milk (unsweetened and sweetened) and tofu & this shop has that + pandan soy milk, tofu pudding, lemongrass fried tofu, & more. If you’re in argyle definitely worth checking out. Apple Pay & card accepted, though it’s good to pay in cash if you can. Great prices (2.75 cash for some lemon grass fried tofu)”
“I got a huge takeout order and got a sampling of the various types of tofu, buns, desserts, congee, and drinks and honestly everything was ON POINT! Don’t miss out on this unassuming mom and pop shop.”
“No frills spot that has various grab n go foods. Their fried tofu with shrimp and egg rolls were crispy and delicious. Everything is really affordable - can't wait to try more of their foods!”
“This place has such good food! The tofu, soy milk, egg rolls, and fried dough are all delicious. The fresh, warm, sausage buns are probably the best buns I've had in my entire life. They are so moist and delicious that I can't get enough. Also everything here is so cheap! I love this place. Parking can be tough on weekends though. 👍”
“Nice spot for Vietnamese desserts, banh, fresh tofu, and tons of other goodies, even soy milk. Inside is standing room only but prices are amazing, grab a bag of stuff and take it home. Before the pandemic you could pick your own fried goods from the heated section but now you can just point and ask. Try the fresh tofu with ginger syrup if they have it.”
“I absolutely love VN Tofu and Street Foods on Argyle in Chicago! This hidden gem offers an authentic Vietnamese street food experience that's hard to find anywhere else. The best part is the daily fresh tofu, which is a vegan's dream come true. They serve up some of the most delicious tofu dishes, and you can really taste the quality and freshness. One thing to note about VN Tofu and Street Foods on Argyle is that they are a cash-only establishment. So, be sure to have some cash on hand when you visit. But trust me, the delicious and authentic Vietnamese street food and fresh tofu dishes are well worth it!”
“Unfortunately didn’t get to try this. Found long strand of hair in the food. This was my first time buying from here too and was excited because I heard good things, so it’s a bummer.”
“One of my favorite places to visit while im chicago to pick up some tofu!”
“I really like this place. The owners are really nice. She treated me as if I was her own daughter. Thank you TofuMommy”
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