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Golden Bowl Vietnamese Noodle Restaurant

North Prospect Drive, Decatur, IL
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Ranked #7 of 75 restaurants in Decatur
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Most recent review
- 22 Apr 2013
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Bloomington, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Ahh, after my not so good experience at another place in Decatur a while back I had a lunch meeting with an old friend at Pho Golden Bowl today - and I will say the food was lovely, the service was friendly and just attentive enough, the Vietnamese Iced coffee was lovely, The Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) was extremely filling... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Clearly a converted Chinese restaurant (Unless that mural on the wall is really of the Great Wall of Vietnam...). The fresh spring rolls are very large, and the Pho was among the best I have ever had. A very good value. If you like Vietnamese food, this place is a must-visit.

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Decatur IL (USA)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I've been here quite a few times - and always order Pad Thai Shrimp - spicy. Most of the time I also get a couple of shrimp spring rolls to share. As others have said, the atmosphere is blah, but in my opinion the food I've had is very good. My wife like the chicken pho with rice noodles. Soft... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Went here to grab a quick bite after work and was not disappointed. It was quiet inside with only the family who appears to own the place and one other table of customers present. The menu is a little more 'Vietnamese' than other similar restaurants I have been to which may scare away some first timers but the pho was... More

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Decatur, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

A family favorite of ours! There is much variety on the menu but I usually order one of the noodle soups with chicken & shrimp. Also love the fresh shrimp spring rolls. Kids favorite is the Pad Thai! We always leave full and happy!

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Decatur, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

shrimp phu soup spicy if you like fresh bean sproiuts cheap for 2

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Decatur, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012 via mobile

The food is fresh. fresh cilantro, basil, jalapeños. The portions are huge, and it is delicious. restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. a new favorite!

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Decatur, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

I'm amazed that there is a Vietnamese restaurant in Decatur, IL. I just don't think people here eat much outside the normal fare. There is no competition here so it has to be the best! Kidding aside, the food was unusual and that's exactly what I want from a Vietnamese restaurant. Something new rather than traditional fare. I found the... More

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Decatur, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

First of all, you have to remember you're in Decatur IL, which is steeped in blue-collar union folk who must know very little about food since what we have here in spades is buffets filled with beef stew and mashed potatoes.... So with that said, there is a Vietnamese place here! Fantastic! And it has a modest menu of fresh... More

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