Felicious — Review by RainaisCrazy
Bloomington, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer visits Felicious, an excellent Vietnamese restaurant in Bloomington, Illinois, and praises their extensive menu featuring massive portions and authentic dishes. Highlights include the incredible banh mi with peanut sauce, fresh lobster, crispy soft shell crab, and perfectly grilled pork chop. This is a must-visit for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
What was great: Massive banh mi with excellent peanut sauce, fresh lobster fur, massive beef rib fur, crispy soft shell crab, chicken with amazing ginger scallion sauce, perfectly grilled pork chop with juicy meat and sweetness, fresh handmade noodles, delicious egg rolls, bun cha
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Felicious offers an impressive array of Vietnamese dishes that left the reviewer thoroughly impressed. The banh mi was absolutely massive, piled high with shrimp and dim (Vietnamese sausage), and accompanied by an exceptional peanut sauce that the reviewer raved about multiple times. The restaurant features specialty items including a fresh lobster fur and a massive beef rib fur with substantial portions of meat. The soft shell crab was particularly noteworthy for its crispy exterior and delicious, savory flavor, making it a standout item worth trying.
Beyond the proteins, the restaurant excels with their rice dishes, particularly the chicken served with an amazing ginger scallion sauce that enhanced the natural flavors beautifully. The grilled pork chop was cooked perfectly, maintaining juiciness throughout with a wonderful caramelized exterior, and the meat was well-marinated with subtle sweetness. The restaurant also offers fresh handmade noodles, delicious egg rolls served with lettuce and daikon for the perfect bite, and bun cha among their menu offerings.
The Experience
Felicious is located in Bloomington, Illinois and provides a vibrant atmosphere with neon signage featuring shrimp, creating an inviting and modern Vietnamese dining environment. The reviewer visited during what appeared to be a casual meal service and found the restaurant's extensive menu and high-quality offerings impressive.
Value and Pricing
While specific prices were not mentioned in the review, the massive portion sizes and quality of ingredients suggest excellent value for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The specialty items like lobster fur and soft shell crab indicate a restaurant that caters to both budget-conscious diners and those seeking premium protein options.
Notable Moments
This peanut sauce is so good
If you're looking for some amazing Vietnamese food, this place has it all
I've never seen this before. They have a soft shell crab menu
The Verdict
Felicious comes highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the Bloomington area. Whether you are looking for standard favorites or unique specialty items like soft shell crab and fresh lobster, this restaurant delivers quality, generous portions, and exceptional flavors. The reviewer enthusiastically endorses the restaurant as a must-visit destination for Vietnamese food lovers and encourages viewers to mention they were referred by the channel.