"Lilly’s anchors a busy block of Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, a bright purple sliver that’s beckoned comfort food-seekers for over a decade. Its simple, bright interior is a welcoming space for steaming bowls of lunchtime pho, famed for a rich broth simmered for eight hours. Any combination of beefballs, brisket, and rare flank steak is a highlight — but don’t overlook the spicy shrimp pho, a less common menu find." - Clair Lorell