VN Tofu & Fast Food

Nice spot for Vietnamese desserts, banh, fresh tofu, and tons of other goodies, even soy milk. Inside is standing room only but prices are amazing, grab a bag of stuff and take it home. Before the pandemic you could pick your own fried goods from the heated section but now you can just point and ask. Try the fresh tofu with ginger syrup if they have it.

I searched far and wide for fresh soy milk (unsweetened and sweetened) and tofu & this shop has that + pandan soy milk, tofu pudding, lemongrass fried tofu, & more. If you’re in argyle definitely worth checking out. Apple Pay & card accepted, though it’s good to pay in cash if you can. Great prices (2.75 cash for some lemon grass fried tofu)

I got a huge takeout order and got a sampling of the various types of tofu, buns, desserts, congee, and drinks and honestly everything was ON POINT! Don’t miss out on this unassuming mom and pop shop.

I absolutely love VN Tofu and Street Foods on Argyle in Chicago! This hidden gem offers an authentic Vietnamese street food experience that's hard to find anywhere else. The best part is the daily fresh tofu, which is a vegan's dream come true. They serve up some of the most delicious tofu dishes, and you can really taste the quality and freshness. One thing to note about VN Tofu and Street Foods on Argyle is that they are a cash-only establishment. So, be sure to have some cash on hand when you visit. But trust me, the delicious and authentic Vietnamese street food and fresh tofu dishes are well worth it!

This place has such good food! The tofu, soy milk, egg rolls, and fried dough are all delicious. The fresh, warm, sausage buns are probably the best buns I've had in my entire life. They are so moist and delicious that I can't get enough. Also everything here is so cheap! I love this place. Parking can be tough on weekends though. 👍

No frills spot that has various grab n go foods. Their fried tofu with shrimp and egg rolls were crispy and delicious. Everything is really affordable - can't wait to try more of their foods!

The food didn’t have a pack date on it, so we had no way of knowing how long it had been sitting out. When I asked the man at the counter, he seemed unsure and didn’t want to answer my question. Then he called his wife over to talk to me instead. I wasn’t asking anything complicated—just a simple question about how long the food had been on the counter. That’s important information for customers to know, and I think it’s reasonable to expect a clear answer.

I really like this place. The owners are really nice. She treated me as if I was her own daughter. Thank you TofuMommy

This place is amazing - so many goodies to choose from. I've tried a bunch of things and they're all hit or miss for me, but I think it really depends on personal preference so you'll need to try them for yourself. The items I absolutely love are the soy milk and Chao long (rice porridge w/ pork organs & blood cubes). I'm sensitive to sugar and was worried the soy milk would be too sweet but it was perfect. They also have pandan soy milk which I'll try next time. The chao is sold only on Sat/Sun and is packed with lots of protein - super comforting for cold weather or if you're coming down with something.

Great place to get a quick fix of all your favorite Vietnamese foods without committing to a sit down meal! I bought the sesame ball, vegetable egg roll and fresh spring roll. The fried foods are super greasy and delicious, the fresh were chock full of fresh veggies. Huge selection in the hot bar, and cold fridge! I'll be back. The sign is barely readable but worth going inside!

This is me and my husband's favorite place to get Vietnamese small bites and snacks. They sell a variety of fast snacks for takeout including: egg rolls, tofu, beancurd, banh gio, che, fresh soymilk, etc. I highly recommend the soft tofu dessert (I know it as dofu fa or dou hua in Chinese) with ginger syrup. It is so silky smooth. I also recommend the banh gio. I love the texture of the dough. It is bouncy and not too squishy. And the mushrooms inside the filling add a great flavor and a nice crunch. Service is good. There is no seating inside - this is a purely takeout place. And they are closed on Thursdays.

I love that this spot is near me! So far I've only tried a few things. The tofu pudding, which was perfect--wonderfully smooth and it came with the best ginger syrup in a large container. A great dessert for any time of day. And the price is great at $1.75! I've also tried their fried lemongrass tofu, sold in big cubes in a bag at 12 for $2.50, and thought the taste was great. Perfect as an addition to curry or a stir fry! They have a large selection of various fried foods (spring rolls, mushroom tofu, shrimp tofu, etc) as well as Vietnamese desserts and buns in the front. It's a tiny storefront (to-go only!) with a huge selection. Their soy milk includes peanuts too, which I thought was a bit odd, but I'm interested in trying it and all their other goodies sometime!

Really yummy tofu here, fresh and flavorful. The owner is super nice! I accidentally dropped the bag during check out and some dou hua spilled out of its container, but he gave me a replacement without extra cost. He was also very helpful when I wasn't sure what the names of some things were. Very cheap prices, especially given how large the portions are ($1.85 for a hefty container of dou hua, $2.50 for a bag of 12 fried tofu (the pieces are chonky)). Legit such good tofu, highly recommend. Do note that the sugar syrup for the dou hua has more ginger than you might expect compared to your usual dou hua sugar syrup. Inside is a bit small. This is a to-go type of place, no sitting down and eating here. Looking forward to returning and trying the soy milk or some other snacks. The names of things are in Vietnamese, but most have English translations and ingredient lists.

When we are in town, we like to go to VN tofu for their food to go. It is cash only. There were so many other food options such as che, soi, etc. The banh tieu and the banh bao were what we brought today. We also brought egg rolls and tofu roll to go. All tastes very good. We have tried banh bao at several places in Chicago and this place has the better banh bao to us. This is a to go shop. It is a smaller shop but has great food selections.

I love this place for quick, tasty to go items. It has a hot bar of many different kinds of fried snacks like spring rolls, and tofu. Refrigerated puddings, drinks, desserts. Grab & go packaged noodle salads, buns, & rolls. Pricing is cheap, the food is fresh & flavorful. The lady behind the counter is kind. Highly recommend!

Had never come in here before because I had never known about it. If you're looking for just about the biggest variety of tofu in one place, it might be here, whether it's baked, fried, or anything type of preparation. VN is the best tofu shop around, not hard to do since there's not many of these. Good location close to lots of Asian restaurants, so it fits in with the area. The shop isn't totally vegetarian, since there's also seafood, and some of it and tofu items are prepared together so know that before ordering. As you may already know, Argyle has lots of Vietnamese restaurants, especially around Broadway. It's easy to find a restaurant with tofu on the menu. This place is a little farther east past most of these. It's also not a big place. Pretty amazing there's so much packed in here, from prepackaged stuff in the coolers, to a hot bar of various tofu loaves and whatever. A few things are very cheap. It's about $1.50 to get one of the loaves. Among these is the mushroom flavor. There's also stuff in the cooler, including marinated cubes such as the spicy tofu. Be careful because not all things are vegetarian in here. There's some things with shrimp or other seafood. Look at all the labels. The prepackaged stuff is quite a bit more expensive, so it's best to get the hot stuff. Good place for finding various preparations of tofu that aren't boring. It's got cheaper and more expensive items. There's a few items prepared with seafood, but many things are okay for vegans and vegetarians.

A must-stop for their lemongrass fried tofu and xoi khuc! I usually grab two bags of tofu and a snack whenever I'm in Argyle. The tofu is always incredibly fresh, and pro tip: it freezes wonderfully. The xoi khuc, though standard, perfectly satisfies my cravings. They offer a variety of other quick snacks and takeaways as well. I'll definitely be back to try their soy milk and other vegetarian options. I wish there were more tofu spots like this!

Asian Fast Food offerings with a "grab and go" set up. Tofu is a large part of their menu. It is also a grocery store with drinks, snacks, buns and bakery items. FYI-the restaurant is currently closed until August 25, 2023.

Yum!! My sister showed me this new to me Viet snack shop. I can't believe I haven't checked it out before. My daughter loved the eggrolls and the fried fish. I had the banh coun and it hit the spot. My sister grabbed 12 of the tofu puddings with ginger. It's buy 5 get one free. I'll be back for sure!

Super cute mom & pop store. They sell fresh tofu and fried versions. The lemongrass one was super flavorful. Got the ube sweet rice which was a great flavor contrast with the sweet and sticky rice + salty sweet peanut mix. Bao was solid, filled with meat and egg very flavorful. Definitley a spot I will frequenting in the near future to grab snacks!

I always want one of everything here - all manner of comfort food- bánh tiêu, xôi, etc and I'll hoard a supply of tofu because it freezes reasonably well.

You will question why there isn't more tofu shops in Chicago because this place never fails to disappoint. Honestly the tofu here is all fresh which make a world of difference. Buying from a grocery store will never be the same. Careful about this place because it is truly addicting. Two thing things that are easy to miss but can never quite get else where. Their soymilk and ginger silken tofu are unbelievable good. Honestly never come out of the shop without it. Homemade tofu here feels like luxury yet it is reasonable price. Soymilk you will feel addicting to it. Favorite place on this entire street.

The best tofu shop in Chicago. Admittedly it's the one and only shop I've ever been to that is dedicated to tofu. :D They sell an awesome variety of fried tofu products, but my go-to is the classic fried tofu cubes. It's super cheap too! 6 pieces for $1! Granted it's just tofu and tofu is cheap but still! Just buy a ton of those and some sauce and you're set for a huge, super simple, and super cheap meal! I've also had their tofu pudding. Not sure what it's called in Vietnamese but I know it as douhua. Worth noting though that theirs has more ginger in the syrup than I'm used to in the Chinese version. Besides tofu products, they also sell quite a number of different Vietnamese dishes and desserts (a number of which use tofu products - big surprise). The guy who runs this place is super nice, as is his son who works there. Highly highly recommend!!!

Delicious, delicious, delicious, just stop in for a quick snack or two!! I saw this spot open one morning and stopped in. I love the plethora of different tofu items.

Easily my go-to spot for tofu pudding. High quality food items at an affordable price. The owners are also incredibly friendly and helpful.

I have only had the tofu pudding with ginger sauce (several times) and it is truly amazing and worth the trip. Going to try other things too, but I really think they should package and sell this stuff in other venues. Really special. Take out only.

yummy selection of Vietnamese fast foods to bring home and eat! very nice and funny people working there too! they have tofu, cha lua, pork blood, bánh tiêu, soy milk, tea, and more! stop by if you're in the area!

Good food, good service, and good price! I go here to get my lunch regularly. I usually get one of the prepared dishes from the refrigerator.

Every time I come to Argyle I have to make a stop here! Everything is fresh and so many choices of snacks! Their prices are very reasonable and lower compared to other places in argyle! I love their freshly made soy bean / tofu dessert with ginger sauce - so yummy! Brings me back to my hometown Taiwan :) I love their egg rolls and fried tofu's. The green 3 layer dessert is good also and need to try other food there! Just way too many choices :) Another hidden treasure in this neighborhood!

Picked up some fried tofu here. Everything is pre-packed now in little baggies with COVID. Can't beat 12 tofu pieces for $2. This place is the definition of low-key. Grab what you want and go. They have any Vietnamese dessert options as well.

I'm a meat eater, but this place makes me want to become a vegetarian. Their fried tofu (love the lemongrass) is delicious...like I always have to eat a couple of pieces in the car after leaving the store. This stuff is addictive. Stop buying that overpriced tofu at Whole Foods and go support a small business that makes some great fresh tofu!

Cheap snacks, kind employees, and a great selection of choices! The snacks are a bit cheaper than Ba Le down the street. The banh tieu (a hollow fried dough with sesame seeds) brings me back to when I visited Vietnam, and it much more fresh that the bagged ones at the grocery store. Their fried tofu is 6 for $1 and very yummy. I love their array of different rice options, che, soymilk, and other goodies. Perfect if you want to try something new! They also sell banh mi but I've never tried it before.

This place is just. So. Good! Sweet take-out-only spot for vegetarians/vegans who crave Vietnamese food. They have meat dishes too, plus snacks and banh mi. It's worth checking out!

Delicious, high quality, homemade soy milk! Unassuming hole in the wall shop, but the food is great.

Did anyone else know on Yelp that tucked away on Argyle, hidden in plain sight, is a tofu master, a genius of bean curd? A friend of mine brought me here - how the hell he knew about this place I have absolutely no idea, but holy moly, the stuff they make is amazing - this is sort of like tofu heaven - if, of course, you like tofu. They make a million different kinds of fried tofu here - lemongrass, cilantro, with onion and spices, with mushrooms, in cubes, in rolls, in slices. They make sweet , soft tofu with sweet sauce (there's a name for this I can't remember) in a giant pot that he keeps behind the counter. Now, you have to keep in mind that tofu in most parts of Asia is not a meat substitute; it is a delicious high protein food by itself, so although I don't think I saw anything with pork or meat the last time I was in there, I would ask - if, again, that isn't your thing... and for me, it isn't. The man who runs (I presume owns) this place always has a HUGE smile and is always super happy, and has a great laugh. You come in, collect from the counter the hot tofu that you want - you can ask what each is if it is unclear - then you head for the cash register, and pay essentially nothing for all of it. Everything is super inexpensive, and super, super delicious. The stuff he keeps in the refrigerator also looks delicious, but I haven't tried it yet. Needless to say, this is becoming a staple of mine. The whole place is very low-frills - but judge it for the food, and you'll be very happy.

Came here for tofu pudding and it tasted awesome! It price is also what makes me want to come back for more!

If you're a lazy turd like me and want something quick than affordable, buying pieces of fried tofu (in multiples of 6 per dollar) is definitely worth it. You'll likely want to try and hit up this spot closer to when they open than when they close, as the tofu tends to dry out near the end of the day. If you're just stopping for some tofu, it's also probably advised to bring cash, as (and I may be wrong on with this) there is a card minimum. Some notes on specific foods: - Douhua - (Tofu pudding, but with a softer tofu) tasty and cheap. They use a ginger/sugar syrup that's pretty good. The ginger is a nice touch. - Soymilk - I've tried both the pandan and the regular versions. Both are pretty good. The pandan flavor in that version is pretty light, but I have no idea if that's how it usually is or not. - Sesame balls with mung bean - eh I could live without this, but it's really more the fact that it's less sweet than those filled with red bean. Same warning applies if you go past the afternoon - they'll probably be a bit dry by the time you go there. I'll eventually come around to trying out some of their other fare, but for the price (and, as long as you arrive early enough before the tofu dries out) it's a unique food stop with great prices.

Cheap, quick, and delicious. My favorite things to grab from here are the fried tofu cubes and eggrolls. Eggrolls are so good that they don't even need any sauce.

Fried tofu is $1 for 6 square cubes, flavors ranging from classic, lemongrass chilli, to special (I think they season it with different spice). They also have fried Silk tofu with mushroom, decent price, about $1.5 each. I LOVE the tofu pudding! Bought one today and literally inhaled the thing when I got home. The portion is huge, and they gave me just the right amount of ginger syrup. Besides tofu, they have tons of other goodies! Sticky rice, desserts, pork steamed buns, some vegetarian dishes e.g ca kho chay (def gonna try this next time!), and on Sat/Sun they have chao long, which is a congee with pork organs and sausage! So happy I found this place. Totally worth the 20 mins commute!

I love the soft tofu with the sweet ginger syrup. You have to ask the person behind the counter for it. Also, the lemongrass fried tofu makes for a good snack.

Delicious as usual. And now abiding by health code regulations! Owner(?) made an effort to reach out to notify me that they have fully passed their last health inspection and is looking forward to having customers come by again, which I appreciated, at least shows that they take their yelp criticisms seriously. Though to be honest, after recently coming back from a two week Southeast Asia trip with zero gastrointestinal issues whilst stuffing my face with street foods, I am pretty sure I am invincible. So VN Tofu: your previous health code violations will not deter me. But for the sake of the greater community, please pass all your subsequent ones because I love your soy products.

Very very fresh goods. I was impressed by the selection this recently opened, small space had to offer. Despite its limited carrying capacity, VN Tofu & Fast Food carries a larger selection than some much larger stores like Tai Nam and Ba Le. The xoi(sticky rice) is flavored more naturally and robustly while the banh tieu(vietnamese donut) is bigger and not at all overly sweet. Prices here are cheap and check out is fast. If the goal was establish an original brand of delicious fast food, savory and sweet - then it was thoroughly achieved! I highly recommend the che dau hu, (silken tofu with ginger syrup)!

I came to this mom and pop Vietnamese shop and was amazed at the array of southern Vietnamese treats. We got the Rice congee with pork medley (tongue, blood sausage, heart, and blood cubes) (Cháo Lòng) and the silken tofu with syrup (Tau Hu Nuoc Duong). The were both delicious. Definitely coming back again.

Good food but customer service very rude. Specifically the old man was very very rude. I think he is the owner.

A lot of Vietnamese snacks could be found here. Many kinds of fried tofu and fried bean curds were kept hot all the time. Most of them were fresh and daily made. Delicious tofu pudding (Douhua). They also sold soymilk and some sweet Vietnamese desserts. I could come here more often to get some traditional Vietnamese foods in Lunar New Year. The cons were they were closed twice a week.

The owner is always so welcoming and friendly . They're bakery items are always fresh and so is the tofu . I usually buy the soy milk also. They have the sweet one and the unsweetened one. My parents usually pick up the fresh tofu from the large pot behind the counter which comes with a sweet ginger sauce. On weekends, there's a lot of fiesty people trying to get their hands on all the yummys. Haha

I always try to make it to this place every time I'm in Argyle! They have fresh tofu and a huge selection of vegan food. They make almost everything in house and the tofu is made every morning. They have vegan egg rolls, bean curd rods, and many flavors of fried tofu. If you're a vegetarian or love tofu, you have to come by this spot. It's totally underrated!

Convenient tofu spot for tofu lovers. Highly recommended! Check their hours because they open at irregular times and days.

Best dou fu fa (tofu pudding) I've had in the States. Their ginger sugar syrup is delicious and goes so well with the dou fu fa. I'm allergic to soy milk but I had a tiny sip and it was just right. They have a sweetened and unsweetened one. I tried the sweetened one. It's a little thicker than the other ones I've tried (yes, I'm allergic but I still try soy milk here and there) but the sweetness level is just right. I haven't bought any of their other product such as beancurd or other Vietnamese goodies, but I will definitely be back for more.

Douhua and soy milk are legit!! I also had the green soy milk which was also just soy milk with a bit of bean flavour, still good. Banh tieu (the sesame bread) is also a go to for me if I want a sweet bread. But the main point of my updated review is because of the congee. Perfectly seasoned (no bland congee here!) filled with slices of their homemade sausage, organs, and blood cubes. Organs sound gross, but if you had properly prepared ones they can be delicious. The congee here is seriously the best congee I've had besides my mom's. They top off their congee with cilantro, green onion, black pepper, fried shallots, and a squirt of sambal. Mix it all together and eat up! Most of the food here is made the morning of, as the owner arrives hours before opening to cook up food. You can smell the fried food being cooked when you walk by. I hate walking by every morning to go to work because they don't open until 9 am! :( So yeah, make it a point to not just go to the Broadway/Argyle intersection businesses. Make that trip down Argyle street and discover mom and pop shops that are mainly visited by the locals.

vn tofu I have been searching for a place like you in chicago for so long! its probably because I grew up eating so much tofu and fake meats but I crave a cube of hot crispy salty fried tofu. 6 large pieces of hot fried tofu for a dollar. they also have the soft tofu dessert with sweet ginger sauce and tons of other tofu variations in their fridge. not the crispiest or most flavorful tofu I have ever had but it is cheap and I will be coming back!

I'm 40 miles north and close to a 1-hr drive, but I always have to come here every 2-3 weeks for the GINGER TOFU dessert among other snacks and their SOY BEAN MILK!!! Mmmmm Mmmmm

My girlfriend gets me the tofu fa from this place every time she goes home to Chicago, and it is fantastic. So smooth and the ginger syrup is so perfect. Have yet to try anything else. She tells me that the flavored fried tofu pieces here are great too. But on the tofu fa alone this place deserves 5 stars.

Love the assortment of Vietnamese desserts here! They have different kinds of sticky rices, tapioca puddings, banana leaf cakes, soy milk, streamed meat loaf, and of course sweet tofu pudding! Prices are pretty reasonable too, ranging from $2-5 per item. I plan to come back again when I have a sweet tooth craving!