One thing I can say that has held true in all my travels: the smaller places with limited menus and a very basic (but clean) interior will always have the better foods. This spot definitely holds true to that! What I like about their pho is that the both is solid. There is no need for fish sauce...just throw in some whatever you like to add heat and it's perfect. It is more savory than what you will find at the more pretty place a block or two down on Bell. Their broth is way more sweet and I needed to add fish sauce for some salt. Logically, it is easier to create a basic broth so that anyone can eat it regardless of their dietary restrictions. Head to head the two don't compare. There is even a taste difference with the meat that is added to the broth. V.Nam's meat has a cleaner taste, perhaps a fresh taste. I personally don't care for a gamey taste when it comes to domestic animals.
I haven't tried the other dishes on the menu bc I specifically come here for the pho. The price is cheaper than other places AND the taste is better!