Oh my damn. This is officially the best pho I've ever had. I'm not an expert by any means but I am definitely a pho fan. I've had it enough to know what's good. I love the pho at Bac but I have to admit that it doesn't live up to the bowl of heaven I had at Superior Pho. Let me tell ya what sets it apart:
I've only ever had pho with eye round but during my visit I opted for the brisket. I had heard tales of it's tender, beefy glory and it totally lived up to the hype. It's incredibly tender and falls apart with the touch of a chop stick. What really puts it over the top is the depth of flavor in the broth. You get salty, beefy and star anise all in one brothy bite. Then you add sriracha, basil, jalapeƱo slices and lemon to the party and things get crazy. We washed ours down with a mango bubble tea. It's basically a mango slushy with large tapioca balls at the bottom. The sweet mango and the savory pho are the perfect marriage and helps dull the sriracha burn.
The portion sizes here are extremely generous and you get a lot of bang for your buck. I ordered the small, ate half and took the rest home. I think my bowl was around $8 and I got two meals out of it. Where else can you get that kind of a deal??
My pho cravings strike pretty often so I know that Superior Pho and I will soon be well acquainted. If you want the best pho in Cleveland, this is your spot!