Twelve Great Phở Restaurants in Chicago

Celiac.com 08/29/2023 - We get a lot of questions from people looking for gluten-free food of one kind or another, especially soups. Our articles on the Best Phở restaurants in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco and the Bay Area, have been very popular, and a number of readers have asked about where to get good phở in Chicago.

Phở, for those in the know, is the delicious broth-based soup, made from beef, oxtail or chicken, that is the national dish of Vietnam. 

Most Types of Phở are Naturally Gluten-Free

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Phở is almost always served with a variety of condiments, including bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint sprigs, scallions, and saw-tooth leaves, bird's eye chilis, sliced jalapeño peppers, Sriracha (Rooster) Sauce, and lime wedges. Sriracha Rooster Sauce is gluten-free. Beware of hoisin sauce, and make extra sure it's gluten-free; if you're not sure, then avoid it.

NOTE: Definitely avoid egg noodles in your phở, and ask if they cook any egg noodles or wheat noodles in the same broth as the phở. Normally the broth is cooked all day in a separate large pot, then added hot over the phở rice noodles, and the broth kettle is usually never used to cook any noodles.

Great Phở in Chicago

There are more than a few good phở restaurants in the Chicago, so it's hard to get them all on one list.

If we missed a favorite phở spot of yours, or if you know of a good one that's not on our list, please share it in the comments below and we'll be sure to add it to our list.

NOTE: Restaurants can change owners, employees, recipes, etc., without notice, so it's always important to call ahead or ask about the gluten-free status of anything you order, including their phở.

Twelve Top Pho restaurants in Chicago, along with their physical locations, websites, and other important information:

Banh Mi & Co.
https://www.banhmico.com/
Location: 3141 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

HaiSous Vietnamese
https://www.haisous.com/
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608

Hoanh Long Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant
https://www.hoanhlongrestaurant.com/
6148 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

Le Colonial
https://chicago.lecolonial.com/
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611

Nha Hang Viet Nam
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/nha-hang-vietnam
1032 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Phodega
https://cashdrop.com/phodega
1924 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Pho 5 Lua
https://www.pho5lua.com/
6261 McCormick Blvd, Chicago, IL 60659

Pho 777
https://pho777.food90.com/
1065 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640-3707, Chicago

Pho Viet
https://www.chicagophoviet.com/
4941 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640

Saigon Sisters
http://www.saigonsisters.com/
567 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 6066

Tank Noodle
https://www.tank-noodle.com/
4953-55 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640

Urban Belly
https://urbanbelly.com/
1542 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

These are just a few of the fantastic pho restaurants in Chicago that offer a range of flavors and dining experiences. Be sure to check the websites for menus, hours of operation, and any special offerings.