Date of Visit: 12 August 2024
🗺️ Location & Accessibility Hard to Find: Green Apple PHOever is located in the basement of a building, which can be tricky to spot. The sign is small, and GPS only takes you nearby.
Tip: Once you enter the building (it feels like an office or apartment), let the front desk know you’re heading to the food court. Stairs only access left of the elevators, no elevator access.
🍽️ Food Quality & Menu PHO & More: While they offer PHO, I was surprised by their authentic Korean dishes. I ordered Korean food, and it was fresh, flavorful, and affordable.
Portion Size: The portions were enough to leave me feeling full and satisfied.
Pricing: Average to cheap for downtown Chicago. A great deal for the quality.
🤖 Service Quality Kiosk Ordering: Orders are made via kiosk, so make sure to bring a credit card.
Wait Time: Food is cooked fresh, so expect a few minutes depending on how busy it is.
Friendly Staff: The staff was welcoming, helpful, and quick to assist.
🛋️ Ambience & Environment Food Court Setting: The eating area is shared with other vendors, and tables were clean.
Simple Decor: Nothing fancy, just basic. You’re expected to throw away your trash and return dishes to the restaurant.
🧼🧹 Is it clean? Restaurant: Clean Tables: Clean Restrooms: Old but clean, like the building.
📝 Recommendation Would I Recommend?: Absolutely! If you love discovering hidden gems with great food at affordable prices, Green Apple PHOever is worth a visit. I’ll definitely be going back.
💳 Important Tips Payment: Only credit cards are accepted, no cash. Signage: Look closely for the small sign, and remember it’s in...
Read moreGreen Apple PHOever is an absolute treasure tucked away in the food court of the building. If you’re in the Loop and craving amazing pho or Korean food, this is the spot you need to try!
Their pho is outstanding—the broth is incredibly clean yet packed with umami flavor, and the meat is unbelievably tender and fresh. The portion size was just right, leaving me perfectly satisfied. One standout detail: the owner mentioned they make their own chili oil, and you can taste the love and care in every drop!
I also have to recommend their Korean short rib soup and beef bone soup! Both are rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting, with deep, hearty broths that warm you up instantly.
I can confidently say this place will become one of my go-to spots. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem—highly...
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We had one bowl of pho and one plate of beef bulgogi. Both were fine -- not exceptional but good enough to satisfy a craving for fast Asian food. For what it's worth, despite PHO being in the name of the business, we think the proprietors may be Korean. K-Pop music was playing on a loop in the background, and it sounded as though the man taking orders was Korean.
This place is in a small food court in the basement of an office building. The other restaurant in the food court serves Mexican food. You'll miss it if you don't look for the sign outside...
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