What is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Lincoln Square?

Nhu Lan Bakery is our top pick for Vietnamese restaurants in Lincoln Square, scoring 8.4/10. A bakery-backed banh mi counter with rare, sustained local validation for speed and consistency.

Any insider tips for Nhu Lan Bakery?

Keep it tight: one banh mi + one side—skip over-ordering extras.

When should I visit Nhu Lan Bakery?

Morning or early lunch for peak freshness

Who should go to Nhu Lan Bakery?

Banh mi loyalists and fast lunch hunters

Any insider tips for LD Phở?

Choose one soup centerpiece—don’t split attention across multiple mains.

When should I visit LD Phở?

Weeknight dinner for the smoothest pacing

Any insider tips for LC Pho?

Order one pho bowl per person—sharing dilutes the best part: hot broth timing.

Who should go to LC Pho?

Pho purists and soup-season regulars

Any insider tips for 2 Asian Brothers?

Go banh mi-first here—add pho only if you’re truly hungry.

When should I visit 2 Asian Brothers?

Midday for freshest bread and fastest service

Who should go to 2 Asian Brothers?

Quick meal seekers and banh mi fans

Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)

Q: What should I order at Nhu Lan Bakery?

House special banh mi, roast pork banh mi, spring rolls

Q: What should I order at LD Phở?

Bun bo hue, pho tai, spring rolls

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Last Updated: July 2026

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Our Top Pick

Nhu Lan Bakery

A bakery-backed banh mi counter with rare, sustained local validation for speed and consistency.

Notable Picks

#1 Nhu Lan Bakery

8.4

$ Lincoln Square

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

A high-volume Vietnamese bakery-and-sandwich counter where the move is classic banh mi on crackly bread, built fast and consistently. It’s strongest when you order one house-style sub and a light side (spring rolls or a pastry) instead of turning it into a full menu tour.

Must-Try Dishes: House Special Banh Mi, Roast Pork Banh Mi, Spring Rolls

What Makes it Special: A bakery-backed banh mi counter with rare, sustained local validation for speed and consistency.

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#2 LD Phở

8.2

$$ Albany Park

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Group Dining Gatherings Hidden Gems Heaven

A Vietnamese-focused kitchen with a broader-than-usual menu where the spicy noodle soups and rice-plate lane are the safest bets. It’s best when you anchor with one signature soup (especially the Hue-style bowl) and add one crisp starter instead of stacking multiple mains.

Must-Try Dishes: Bun Bo Hue, Pho Tai, Spring Rolls

What Makes it Special: A noodle-soup-first Vietnamese spot that shines most in the Bun Bo Hue lane.

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#3 LC Pho

8.1

$$ Lincoln Square

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Hidden Gems Heaven

A pho specialist where the broth-and-noodle execution is the headline, backed by a clean, efficient dining rhythm. The best experience comes from sticking to one pho bowl and one fresh appetizer, letting the balance of aromatics and beef carry the meal.

Must-Try Dishes: Brisket Pho, Combination Pho, Spring Rolls

What Makes it Special: A pho-first kitchen with a reputation built on broth balance and repeatable execution.

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Worthy Picks

#4 2 Asian Brothers

7.6

$ North Park

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Solo Dining Sanctuaries Hidden Gems Heaven

A casual North Park counter with a Vietnamese street-food lane (banh mi and pho) built for quick, filling meals at student-friendly prices. It’s strongest when you treat it as a grab-and-go stop: one banh mi or one pho bowl, plus a drink, and keep add-ons minimal.

Must-Try Dishes: BBQ Pork Banh Mi, Beef Pho, Street Noodles

What Makes it Special: A campus-adjacent Vietnamese lane for banh mi and pho without the fuss.

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