Joe’s Po Boy Restaurant

No Phở! It’s not really a Vietnamese place, but it is still good food. And the staff is very kind.

A divey hidden gem with possibly Chicago’s best shrimp po’boy. The only decent food in the hood, especially within 0.5 miles in this Ogden/​Western intersection.
8″ SHRIMP PO’BOY ($ 7.95) — serves 2 for a gal, more than enough for a big guy. Comes with fries and soda. Dressed with lettuce, tomato and reddish red mayo. After 15 years in New Orleans, Joe understood the importance of a Po Boy that it had to taste light and airy when consumed even though it contains a southern batter, and about 12 decent sizefried shrimp. Dressing is just right.
GINGER HONEY ICED TEA — made to order. A nice healthy alternative that is refreshing.
HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE — unlike the usual bland version, Joe adds 4+ pieces of shrimps with a special seared Chinese sausage. Sweet, salty, and tangy. A few fried onion tipping for crunch. You are never bored.
VIETNAMESE EGG ROLL — Excellent portion as it is the Chinese Egg Roll size with legit Vietnamese ingredients.
$ 6.50 SPECIALS — see board.
More of a shrimp place than meat/​steak. Steak was nicely seasoned, but it’s hard to find and bombarded by bread and stuff.