Pho 86

"Pho 86 is a Vietnamese spot on 86th with acid green walls and very good pho. There’s a steady stream of delivery orders, but pho—like mountain spring water or a freshly picked berry—is best enjoyed at the source. You don’t need all of the ingredients that come in the sink-sized Extra Big Bowl, but get them anyway. The combination of bouncy noodles and the textures of five different cuts of beef (thinly-sliced eye of round, shank, tendon, trip, and navel brisket) make this soup extremely delicious. If you’re with a group, get an order of bún thịt nướng chả giò: it comes with both deep fried spring rolls and a smoky grilled pork chop." - carina finn koeppicus, neha talreja

"A Vietnamese restaurant in Bensonhurst with great pho and acid green walls, Pho 86 is good spot for a low-key weeknight dinner, where you'll likely spend less than $50 for two people. There’s a steady stream of delivery orders, but pho—like mountain spring water or a freshly picked berry—is best enjoyed at the source. You don’t need all of the ingredients that come in the sink-sized Extra Big Bowl, but get them anyway. The combination of bouncy noodles and the textures of five different cuts of beef (thinly-sliced eye of round, shank, tendon, trip, and navel brisket) make this soup extremely moreish." - Carina Finn