District 5 Fam's Kitchen — Restaurant in Lake Forest

I recently visited Fam’s Kitchen, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I’ve been to. The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Every dish I tried was thoughtfully prepared, with just the right balance of seasoning and texture. The pho broth was rich and aromatic, the spring rolls were crispy and light, and the grilled pork vermicelli bowl was packed with flavor.

The ambiance is warm and welcoming, perfect for a casual lunch or cozy dinner. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. You can really tell they take pride in both their food and their service.

Highly Recommended Dishes:

Grilled Pork with Vermicelli – full of flavor, great portion

Shrimp Spring Rolls – light, fresh, and paired with tasty peanut sauce

Vietnamese Iced Coffee – bold and strong, just the way it should be

Recommendations:

If it’s your first time, go for the pho – it’s a great intro to their menu.

Don’t skip the appetizers! The spring rolls and egg rolls are perfect starters.

Weekends can get busy, so try to arrive a little early for dinner.

Ask the staff for house specialties – they’re happy to suggest customer favorites.

Overall, Fam’s Kitchen is a hidden gem that delivers on quality, service, and flavor. I’ll definitely be...

Had to post right after finishing my order: filet mignon lomo saltado with garlic noodles. Whenever lomo saltado is on the menu I have to try it. Hands down this is the best I’ve had!

The fries had a hint of sweetness and the top layer kept their crispiness really well! The softer fries mixed in with the sauce were still delicious.

The filet mignon pieces were incredibly tender and flavorful. Overall the dish wasn’t overly salty or soggy like many others I’ve had.

The garlic noodles had the perfect balance of butter, garlic, and cheesiness.

With the upgrades (garlic noodles + filet mignon) it’s on the pricier end but well worth it. Portion size made for a satisfying serving for two people. Ordered on the phone and it was ready within 10 min on a Sunday afternoon. Can’t wait to try more...

Amazing, delicious, high quality food for reasonable prices! I didn’t know I was a fan of Vietnamese food until I tried Fam’s Kitchen! I ordered the shaken beef fried rice with salad and a mango smoothie. The filet mignon was tender, cooked in an extremely delicious sauce and was only $18! My family also ordered the house special vermicelli noodles that included chicken egg roll, shrimp, pork, and chicken as well as an ice blended coconut coffee. Everything that we ordered was incredible, served in large quantities and the service was excellent! If you are ever in Lake Forest, I would highly recommend eating at Fam’s Kitchen as it’s a great hidden gem that I will definitely be adding into my...