I wouldn't say having a good Pho place near my house is a requirement but it was definitely on my mind when I moved to the neighbourhood.
I've been to Pho Ba Ca a few times in the last couple of years and I've always been happy with the quick service and good food.
I rarely get anything but a large Pho tai (rare beef soup) and fried spring rolls but everything else I've tried was delicious. If you love pho you know that the key is in the broth and Pho Ba Ca's broth is very good.
Pho tai is my comfort food and this place i walking distance now so I'll be back very very often.
They are also open super late so it's perfect for those midnight pho cravings (you know what I mean right?!).