What's good about it: Pho is a quintessential wintertime staple; filled with aromatic herbs and that signature anise flavor, combined with fresh bean sprouts, rice noodles and varying types of meat. I'm a fan of the one that comes with brisket, but the restaurant's list is long and lets you choose from any number of adventurous options.
Pho Viet's soups, in the era of takeout-only, come ready for a sog-proof meal. Noodles come separate from the broth; fresh veggies and herbs are separated out too. Add them all to a big bowl at home and you're good to go. Had I been hungrier on the day I got the pho, I might have added a bahn mi—the delightful Vietnamese sandwich I find hard to resist in almost any iteration. Also highlights for the Source crew are the Fried Rice and the Pad Thai—made in a Vietnamese style that sets it apart from others you might have tried.