Pho Van

Pho Van on South Boulevard holds a 4.8 rating and a reputation built on service as much as cooking. Staff take a party of five by memory and management introduces itself to new customers, which is not standard anywhere. The pho broth is clean and balanced, the vermicelli bowls are refreshing, and the Korean barbecue and fried rice are both worth ordering. Prices are low even by the standards of this list.

What to know

• Staff are unusually good with children at the table.
• One large group reported being seated and served without a booking.
• Some diners report less beef in the loaded pho bowls than the menu suggests.
• Open seven days with the same hours each day.