ABOUT US...
...an Asian-American noodle and snack shop. We’re all about serving up comforting food that hits home. From pho and chicken rice dishes to banh-mi sandwiches and a few of our own creations, we’re here to keep it fresh, keep it real, and make sure every bite delivers.
The vibe here is chill, welcoming, and always on point. Whether you’re hungover, unwell, having a bad day, or just hangry, get in here, make yourself comfortable, and let us take care of the rest. We aim to make every visit a good one, leaving you full, happy, and ready to come back tomorrow.
Phodega's current home at
1924 W. Division St.
We describe ourselves as...
Phodega's first home at
1547 N. Ashland Ave.
pizza puff
Deep fried puff pastry filled with tomato sauce, beef, and cheese (Chicago sh*t)
Vietnamese summer salad
Red and green cabbage, cilantro, red onion, mint, carrots, and lime. Served with peanuts and fish sauce dressing.
korean style dumplings
Deep fried Korean style dumplings filled with your choice of: spicy pork, beef, veggie
vietnamese eggrolls
Vietnamese style eggrolls filled with your choice of: pork or shrimp
Crunchy fried chicken tossed in our house salt and pepper seasoning
salt & Pepper crack wings
Deep fried chicken skins tossed in our house salt and pepper seasoning
Salt & Pepper Chicken Skins
phodega fries
Sliced ribeye, cilantro, onions, and jalapeños over seasoned fries and slathered in gravy
SNACKS
the MENU
SPAM, egg, and cheese on a brioche bun
Two beef patties, our house gravy, and a fried egg on chinese sweet bread
spicy chicken banh mi
Fried chicken, aioli, ginger-garlic chili sauce, Asian, slaw, jalapeños, cilantro, and cucumber
Thinly sliced ribeye, aioli, cilantro, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro w/ a side of pho jus for dipping
Pork belly, aioli, Asian slaw, cucumber, jalapeños, cilantro
pho loco
cheeseburger
Stir-fried marinated beef, aioli, Asian slaw, cucumber, cilantro
spam, egg, & cheese sandwich
Ham, head cheese, pork roll, aioli, pate, jalapeños, slaw, cucumber, cilantro
pork belly banh mi
SANDWICHES
the viet dip
Lemongrass beef banh mi
house special banh mi
Our nod to the Vietnamese favorite, bun bo hue. A spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup with ribeye, cabbage, and pork roll
pho bo (beef)
Vietnamese noodle soup with: beef broth, rice noodles, sliced ribeye, and meatballs
pho ga (chicken)
Vietnamese noodle soup with: chicken broth, rice noodles, chicken, and hard-boiled egg
Vietnamese noodle soup with: vegetable broth, rice noodles, mushrooms, baby corn, and bamboo shoots
pho chay (vegan)
PHO
not bun bo hue
(spicy lemongrass beef soup)
A Singaporean inspired dish, poached chicken sits atop a bed of jasmine rice sautéed in chicken fat and served with a trio of sauces.
SPAM and eggs over rice
combination chicken rice
Fried and poached chicken over chicken rice. Served with a trio of sauces.
spam & eggs
Thinly sliced lemongrass ribeye over rice.
fried chicken rice
Our marinated fried chicken sits atop a bed of jasmine rice sautéed in chicken fat and served with a trio of sauces.
pho loco
hainan style chicken rice
Two beef patties over rice, slathered in our house gravy, and topped with a fried egg.
lemongrass beef
Thin sliced pork belly marinated in our house marinade served over rice.
RICE DISHES
PORK BELLY
GET IN TOUCH
We'd love to take things to the next level.
Feel free to contact at us at any of to below links or hit the form to send us a message!
T. 773-687-8187
E. phodega@gmail.com
