Kevin & Chris’s Noodle House

"The crowds congregating outside Kevin’s are all jostling to see who can eat their incredible phở first—and you should join them. The laidback place on Irving pumps out steaming bowls of soup so full they put the laws of surface tension to the test. There are about 30 phở combinations to choose from with different cuts of meat (it’s all about personal preference in the beef department, but the chicken renditions are excellent, too). You can go small, medium, or large, but you’ll want large." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"Known for its pho with a variety of condiments, including green onions and jalapeños. The broth is flavorful and spicy." - Dianne de Guzman

"It’s hard to beat a tremendous bowl of noodles and broth for just $12. Most everything on the menu at this Irving Street Vietnamese restaurant costs about $12, too, including the brisket dish chín gầu and beef ball and rice noodle combo phở bò viên." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

"On nights when the thought of cooking is less appealing than listening to the Bluey theme song for three hours straight, have a quick midweek dinner at Kevin’s. The Vietnamese restaurant in the Sunset serves some of the best phở in town, with kid’s portions available of their steak, meatball, and chicken versions. Setting a bowl of this noodle soup in front of a child is a great way to quiet them down for at least five consecutive minutes—you can maybe finally get around to beating your Candy Crush record while they slurp." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

"On those Mondays when the sun makes zero attempts at appearing all day, warm up at Kevin’s. The Vietnamese spot has been Irving’s phở destination for years and shows no signs of slowing down. This is an efficient, casual operation, so prepare to sit down, finish off your bowl of noodles, and leave satisfied. Going with any of the soups on the menu is a good move, but the grilled pork vermicelli bowl with imperial rolls is also well worth your attention." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong