a light emitting device and a method of fabricating the same is provided . the device includes an led chip having a first main surface , a second main surface opposing the first main surface , and one or more side surfaces extending between the first and second main surfaces . a reflective side layer surrounds the one or more side surfaces of the led chip . the reflective side layer has a first main surface and a second main surface opposing the first main surface extending in a first direction , and an opening extending between the first and second main surfaces in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction . the opening surrounds the chip . a phosphor film overlies the first main surface of the chip and the first main surface of the reflective side layer . at least one electrode is disposed on the second main surface of the chip .