"In a more modern-feeling space on Bellaire, Di An Pho focuses almost exclusively on pho—70-year-old chef Hung Van Tran ladles shimmering golden beef broth from an open kitchen where beef bones simmer overnight leaving barely a trace of fat; the chicken pho offers a consommé-like base with a gingery kick, Tran inspects each bowl before it goes out, and thoughtful touches like letting diners take home a pair of wooden chopsticks make every detail feel intentional." - ByBao Ong