Originally Posted by
balima
My favorite in Chicago is Tank Noodle on 4953-55 N.Broadway. Frequented heavily by Vietnamese. Menu is extensive and they have great Vietnamese sandwiches. Service is fast, although you may have a 15 - 20 minute wait for a table on a busy Saturday night.
tank-noodle.com
Many other Pho and Vietnamese restaurants in the area as this is considered Little Vietnam by many.
Agree with all of this - and it is a favorite of the Vietnamese in the neighborhood. In addition, Tank Noodle is BYOB.
On Wednesday when they are closed, Pho888 which is just around the corner is a very good alternative. It is much smaller, not as bright and somewhat dingy, but the Pho is very good.