"A transplant with one other location in Falls Church, Virginia, Phở Gà Vàng is a stripped-down spot with a knack for chicken phò. The Two Bridges dining room is bright and casual as a cafeteria, with a hodgepodge of kitschy, poultry-themed art that pays tribute to the house speciality. Order the traditional chopped chicken pho, and you’ll receive a heap of noodles soaked in a cloudy broth that tastes like pure schmaltz. The gravitational pull of that broth is almost enough to cancel plans over, but most other dishes—like the grilled shrimp over vermicelli noodles—are simply good and satisfying. Use this place for casual group dinners, and keep in mind they occasionally run out of items. Brisket and Diet Coke, for example. photo credit: Bryan Kim Food Rundown photo credit: Bryan Kim Traditional Chopped Chicken Phò There’s nothing complex about this broth. It tastes like exactly one thing: the pure, sweet, and salty essence of long-simmered chicken. The flavor clings to the noodles, and the juicy, bone-in chicken on top adds a little heft to your meal. photo credit: Bryan Kim Shredded Boneless White Meat Chicken Phò Same deal, different chicken on top. Bone-in is better, but you do you. photo credit: Bryan Kim Grill Pork Rice If you’re skipping phò (or supplementing your order), this sweet, charred, and thinly sliced pork is the correct choice." - Bryan Kim
