LD Phở

"The dining room at LD Pho is simple: framed photos of city scenes and landscapes, a few rows of tables, and a counter for to-go orders. And since it’s primarily a carryout spot, this quiet Vietnamese restaurant is ideal for a relaxed bowl of pho. Their fragrant beef broth is nicely balanced—not too salty or sweet. Plus, it tends to be on the lighter side, so even when it’s loaded with flank steak, meatballs, and tendons, it never feels like meat overload. Each bowl comes in two sizes, but if the large isn’t enough, grab some egg rolls or spring rolls." - john ringor, adrian kane

"The inside of LD Pho is simple: framed photos of city scenes and landscapes, three rows of tables, and a counter for to-go orders. And since most people opt for takeout, this quiet Albany Park Vietnamese spot is perfect for a relaxing bowl of pho. Their fragrant beef broth is nicely balanced—not too salty or sweet. It’s also on the lighter side, so even if it’s full of flank steak, meatballs, and tendons, it never feels like meat overload. The soup comes in two sizes, but if the large isn’t enough, get some egg rolls or spring rolls." - John Ringor

"Sometimes, eaters just need a big bowl of pho, especially during Chicago’s seemingly endless winter. LD Pho delivers the goods with a rich, flavorful broth with just the right amount of oil. The sliced beef pho comes with thin, tender slices of meat and a generous portion of noodles." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff