It was by chance that I ended up here. I'm a big fan of Superior Pho, but the day I went to this part of town, Superior was closed so I decided to try Number One.
Number One Pho wins when it comes to ambiance and curbside appeal. Service was fine as well.
As for the food, I kept it simple and tried the summer roll and Pho Ga (chicken). No complaints on my end. Despite the broth's light color, I found the broth to be quite flavorful. The bean sprouts and basil were fresh. The summer roll was good as well. The prices are a little bit more than Superior Pho. I think my meal came to about $13 + tip. I guess I paid a little extra for the ambiance.
Both restaurants have their selling points. The ambiance of Number One Pho is nicer and newer. The food is good and its probably $2-3 more for your meal.
Superior Pho has that "hole-in-the-wall / Mom and Pops" feel with excellent food for a little bit cheaper. Parking at Superior Pho is also a little bit easier. I don't think that you could make a mistake either way.