Best Pho Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Pho Cafe
High-volume, budget-friendly pho stop steps from Cermak–Chinatown.
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Pho Cafe
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Pho Cafe is a dedicated Vietnamese noodle shop off Cermak where big, steaming bowls of pho and bun bo hue are the main draw. Locals treat it as the go-to, no-frills option when they want focused broth and generous portions without leaving Chinatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
House special pho, Rare beef and meatball pho, Fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce
What makes it special: High-volume, budget-friendly pho stop steps from Cermak–Chinatown.
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Quick Bites Champions
Joy Yee’s Chinatown flagship is a high-volume pan-Asian café where Vietnamese pho rice noodle soups sit alongside lo mein, rice plates, and a massive fruit-freeze menu. It’s the reliable choice when a crowd wants pho, stir-fries, and bubble tea under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Noodles, Thai Spicy Basil Chow Fun (Pad Kee Mao), Thai Milk Tea
What makes it special: Pan-Asian Chinatown institution where Thai noodles and an enormous drink menu anchor the experience.
8.4
Set just west of Chinatown, Ocean Grill & Bar combines Vietnamese seafood dishes with robust bowls of pho in a brighter, sit-down setting. Diners use it when they want pho alongside razor clams, snails, and grilled shellfish rather than a strictly noodle-focused meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled razor clams with scallion oil, Rare beef and brisket pho, Bun cha Hanoi
What makes it special: Vietnamese seafood and pho in a full-service setting with standout shellfish.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
On the Wentworth corridor, The Noodle runs a casual dining room where steak-and-meatball pho, large bowls of broth, and Vietnamese standards share space with Thai curries. It’s a sit-down option that balances big portions with a broad menu for mixed groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Beef Noodle Soup, Red Curry with Rice, Tom Yum Soup
What makes it special: Everyday Chinatown noodle house where pho and approachable Thai curries share the menu.