Tank Noodle - Chicago, IL

We wanted to try a new restaurant today - Tank Noodle - 4953-55 N.Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640.  We got there around noon on Sunday and were able to sit right down.  We were the only caucasians there - always a great sign when going to an ethnic restaurant.

 Their menu is very thick and the ingredients of each dish are in English.  They are very helpful, if you have questions when ordering - so don't be afraid to ask.

 This was at the center of each table.  I love it....different eating utensils (chop sticks, forks, etc) and a variety of sauces that you can add to your meal.

 I love these fresh spring rolls. They have rice noodles, shrimp and lettuce rolled in them. I don't care of it with the mint that also goes in them, but my husband does.  I just asked for it without, and that was no problem! Yum!!!!

 This was the dish our daughter ordered.  She is rather picky and she enjoyed this.  This is #145 with only broccoli and soft egg noodles (vs. crispy noodles).  The sauce was very tasty and there was a nice amount of meat with this as well.

 For the pho we ordered #39 - an extra large bowl that fed two adults for only $11! These were the additional, traditional ingredients they first brought to the table.  Basil, limes, jalapenos and bean sprouts.

 Here is our extra large bowl.  You can see the beef slices and onions floating on the top.  To this large bowl, you add all these extras on the plate.

 This was my bowl.  These is also rice noodles in the soup.  It was SO great!!  The broth was amazing.  There was not enough beef though, but the broth...oh the broth.

Try it in Vietnamese town in Chicago.  Don't be shy and ask questions to the servers and those around you.  They are usually happy to talk about their food!!