My go to pho place downtown. They don't use MSG. I know this because I am super sensitive to MSG and will have symptoms 30 mins after I eat something with MSG. I also get my pho without noodles and the lady there is so sweet as she gives me extra veggies.
The only beef (ha! pun intended) is that when I order rare beef, I don't get rare beef, the beef comes cooked. But it doesn't bother me too much as the broth is amazing.
My 2 go tos are the rare beef pho and the pho with the grilled pork chop which is heaven!