"Arguably the city’s best phở is made in a nondescript strip mall restaurant on the far North Side . Pho Nam Lua (or Pho 5 Lua) is a favorite among Vietnamese expats and its namesake dish stands above other local offerings. A complex and aromatic broth is accompanied by add-ons like fatty beef, hunks of oxtail, tripe, meatballs, and more. Diners are also encouraged to garnish their bowls with as much basil, bean sprouts, and cilantro as they want. Online orders can be placed here." - Jeffy Mai