Simply It

Good, fresh, healthy food. Tamarind shrimp soup, summer rolls and lemongrass chicken are my favorite dishes. Always tasty and fresh! more

Everything has always been sooo gooood!, This time we chose to order items other than our usual and we were happily surprised that the new items were well beyond our expectations. The sandwiches which I would have though to be a lunch item and would not travel well turned out to be memorable. Something we will always include on future orders. more

Been there 4 times. Never a bad meal. BYOB keeps the cost down. Great service. If youre headed to the next-door theater, they will pace your meal accordingly. more

The prices were great, the appetizers were fantastic and the entree was amazing. I would definitely come back. Pros: Yummy food more

I love vietnamese food and there is definitely a shortage of it in Chicago, much less Lincoln Park. I was so excited when the restaurant opened, and since then, I go to Simply It at least once every couple of weeks. I love the pho and the summer rolls. Everything is so fresh and delicious. I have been there so many times - some times by myself and with different sizes of groups (the largest was with a group of 10) and the service has been exceptional regardless of how many people are at the table. I always recommend this place to people that are looking for good food in the city. You won't be disappointed! Pros: Great food, service, value more

Great food and very nice people! My favorites are the ginger clay-pot chicken, beef pasta and their delicious lemonade. Delivery is always speedy and the staff are all polite and friendly. The lunch specials are a great deal too. more

I went to Simply It six weeks after my first visit and the owner remembered me, where I sat, and what dish I had ordered. Since then, I have always been impressed with the superb customer service as well as the amazing food and the atmosphere. My favorite dishes are the calamari salad (appetizer), the roasted duck curry, the beef and asparagus, and the catfish (a special). The fruit smoothies are a fun twist to the traditional asian-style bubble tea. Definitely save room for dessert - the desserts are fresh and light but very delicious! I am Vietnamese and I think this restaurant successfully recreates the traditional Vietnamese taste while still satisfying the ""American"" palate. Pros: Cheap food, good value, excellent atmosphere Cons: Parking more

Freshest ingredients. Wonderful friendly staff. And did I say the food was so tasty, fresh and flavorful? The prices are unbeatable! Well... what are you waiting for??? Make a reservation!!! Pros: thumbs way up! more

Simply It is incredible. I have eaten there five times now and each time has been wonderful. The service is great and the atmosphere is good too. The owner is one of the nicest men I have ever met. He treated me and my date like we were family. One time we were there I ordered a dish that was going to take about 20 minutes to cook so the owner brought us out small salads and an appetizer for free. I couldn't believe how nice he was. Pros: Great food and great pricing. Cons: Didn't have good signage so we walked by the first time and had to turn around. more

I'm Vietnamese and typically go further up north to the 'hood: Argyle. However, I tried Simply It for some quick take out after work one day and feel in love with it! It's amazing to have authentic Vietnamese in Lincoln Park. The service is incredible. The owner greats each table and knows me by name now. Everything I've had is delicious and tastes just like my mom made it at home. The lunch special is UNBELIEVABLE! For about $7, you get a full entree, salad, soup, white or fried rice, a drink and dessert! It's BYOB, so grab a bottle of wine and try a new cuisine! Pros: Service, Authenticity, Selection, Ambience, Price Cons: Parking (Right on Lincoln Ave.) more

We LOVE Simply It! A great place for group dinners as the owner Thuan is extremely accomodating and friendly to large groups. Definitely try the duck, snapper, and the Vietnamese beef, which is absolutely delicious. The food is a great value and the plate presentation and atmosphere are great, particularly relative to the prices. Waitstaff is friendly and the owner is delightful. A really fun place to start a great night out on the town! Pros: Cosy atmosphere, fresh food, friendly staff, BYOB Cons: None! more

Thrilled that the owner of Pasteur decided to open in Lincoln Park. Highly recommend spring rolls, seafood salad, chicken in claypot and yams & shrimp appetizer. Twuan, the owner, did a great job with this smaller version of the fab Pasteur. Love the BYOB option and that is now within walking distance. It's right by Victory Gardens theatre on Lincoln, so I would steer clear of the weekend rush and the bar scene. Great place to go during the week and ask for Twuan to help with menu options. Pros: Fresh and tasty, BYOB Cons: Some language barrier with the waiters. Not clear what dishes are. Ask for help. more