turkob and laikom's Pho-Tastic Adventure, November 28-30
turkob and laikom's Pho-Tastic Adventure, November 28-30
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turkob and laikom's Pho-Tastic Adventure, November 28-30
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Post #1 - November 22nd, 2011, 4:04 pmWith over 2 dozen Vietnamese restaurants dotting the area around the Argyle Red-line station, there must be some truly excellent bowls of pho to be had. Laikom and I have resolved to try as many as we can over the course of three days, to see for ourselves how good pho in Chicago can be.
The plan is to meet on Argyle at 7PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night (November 28-30) and hopefully try the pho at 2-3 restaurants per night. If you're interested in joining us any of the nights, let us know.
To start the adventure, we're planning to meet at 7PM on Monday night November 28th at GNR-winner Tank Noodle. From there we'll figure things out.
Hope some people will join us!
Tank Noodle
4953 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640Last edited by turkob on November 22nd, 2011, 8:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #2 - November 22nd, 2011, 5:08 pmCount me in!
-Dan
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Post #3 - November 22nd, 2011, 6:22 pmSad that I won't be able to make it ... but a fellow pho lover and friend of mine swears by the pho at Pho Lily. I merely thought it was good when I visited them right after they opened, but you might want to test it out.
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Post #4 - November 22nd, 2011, 7:16 pmThanks for the tip! Of course suggestions from anyone are more than welcome! I'll add Lilly to the list.Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #5 - November 28th, 2011, 9:05 amThe party starts tonight. Let us know if you'd like to join us.
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Post #6 - November 28th, 2011, 12:56 pmI think I may join you on Wed. if you continue on that far--keep us posted!!"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #7 - November 28th, 2011, 8:51 pmWednesday seems possible for me as well.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
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Post #8 - November 28th, 2011, 10:13 pmAwesome, Wednesday is shaping up to be a big bash to finish off the adventure.
Tonight we hit Pho 777, Le's Pho, and Pho Lily. We'll post about the results soon.
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Post #9 - November 29th, 2011, 1:28 amI decided to post our findings on the eating out in chicagoland forum instead of events. That seems to make the most sense. Follow this link to read the findings!Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #10 - November 29th, 2011, 8:52 amI am going to try to make it tonight if I can get away from work in time.
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Post #11 - November 29th, 2011, 1:12 pmLaikom and I have decided to start at 6PM tonight, to hit as many places as possible. If anyone wants to join us, don't feel pressured to come at 6PM. We'll be on Argyle for a couple hours for sure, so just let us know when you can join us and we'll accomodate.
Tuesday night
Meet in front of Tank Noodle at 6PM
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Post #12 - November 30th, 2011, 2:34 amPART 2 posted!Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #13 - November 30th, 2011, 4:42 amlaikom--
Would you please post the address info for these restaurants? Thanx.
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Post #14 - November 30th, 2011, 9:29 amPlan is to meet tonight at Pho 888 at 7PM. It's next door to Tank Noodle on Argyle.
So far I've got:
turkob
laikom
dansch
GAF
boudreaulicious+2/3
snap203
distinktif
If anyone else wants to join us let me know.Last edited by turkob on November 30th, 2011, 5:17 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #15 - November 30th, 2011, 10:52 amLet me suggest that we consider having returning to whichever restaurant on Monday or Tuesday had the most outstanding Pho, or perhaps just those of us who missed Monday or Tuesday.
P.S., the address for Pho 888 is 1137 Argyle.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
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Post #16 - November 30th, 2011, 11:17 amWe were hoping to hit Pho 888 and Pho Viet with the group to add some more data points, but if people would rather try out Nha Hang or Le's Pho, we could do that.
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Post #17 - November 30th, 2011, 11:31 amI think 888 and Pho Viet are fine, and then perhaps the greatest hit/s to compare. But that is just a suggestion from someone who missed the first two days.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
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Post #18 - November 30th, 2011, 11:50 amLaikom could probably attest to my horrible inability at penciling in events in my schedule, but I could most likely make it tonight for a Pho or few. I can't remember where it was last time we went (Pho Viet?) but they were pretty good. Nonetheless, count me in tonight.
Have a good day in the kitchen.
-Tim
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Post #19 - November 30th, 2011, 3:57 pmGAF wrote:Let me suggest that we consider having returning to whichever restaurant on Monday or Tuesday had the most outstanding Pho, or perhaps just those of us who missed Monday or Tuesday.
P.S., the address for Pho 888 is 1137 Argyle.
GAF, I actually thought of this as well. It would be nice to share some favorites with a group. We have already talked about the possibility of an LTH event to viet nam (Nha Hang). Also Le's was excelent as well and would make a great group visit.
In addition to pho 888 and pho viet, I actually wanted to stop off at new saigon as well, if we had time after the first 2. I think we were a bit worried that with the larger group, our in and out times wouldn't be quite as quick. My guess is that we'll be lucky to finish off the 3 stops in two hours and be out by 9. At that point if people wanted to branch off, some head home and others stop off at the highlights of the first nights, of course that would be fun!Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #20 - November 30th, 2011, 5:12 pmThis makes sense. Perhaps a grand play off later in the winter.Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik
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Post #21 - November 30th, 2011, 5:14 pmI'm actually a plus 2, possibly 3--is that ok? And they will be late for stop one but we shouldn't wait for them...sorry for the last minute notice
"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #22 - November 30th, 2011, 5:17 pmI don't think it will be a problem.
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Post #23 - December 6th, 2011, 5:34 pmHere are the addresses of the places visited.
Day 1
Pho 777
1065 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-9909
Le’s pho
4925 N Broadway
Ste G
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-8723
Pho Lily
5100 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 754-8057
Day 2
Tank Noodle
4953 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2253
Tien Giang
4925 N Broadway
Ste B
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-4928
Nha Hang (Viet Nam)
1032 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-8895
Hai Yen
1055 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-4077
Dong Ky
4877 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-5579
Day 3
Pho Xe Lua
1021 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-7512
Café Hoang
1010 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 848-9943
Pho 888
1137 W Argyle St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-8838
Pho Viet
4941 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-1284
New Saigon
5000 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-3322Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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