
5

"Serving Hanoi-style pho with a 24-hour broth, Pho Ngoon nails a superb balance of aromatics and beefy intensity with a hint of umami, and I consider it the best pho choice for anyone east of Downtown LA. You can choose rare rib-eye or filet mignon, or a custom combination that may include flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe; I also like the option of wider northern noodles. The place sticks to the basics and executes them well—opt for hulking beef rib bones if you want to channel your inner carnivore." - Matthew Kang