"Nam Phuong is a giant, old-school spot in the same iconic Washington Avenue plaza as Pho 75, Pho Ga Thanh Thanh, and Hung Vuong Supermarket. Of all the Vietnamese restaurants in this immediate area, Nam Phuong serves the most expansive menu. Bring a group for big bowls of phở in 12 varieties, including shrimp and vegetarian. Our favorite is #163, a fragrant, lemongrass-heavy broth with slices of eye-round steak and notably soft meatballs. " - alison kessler