When you look for this place, you're looking for the sign that says "Golden Metropole" in the little shopping strip next to Dim Sum on Central Ave. I used to trek over to Lang Van all the time to get my dose of pho, but I'm starting to think that this place may be better. The broth has a more interesting flavor, and my perception, at least lately, has been that the quality of meat used in the pho is better. Pho Hoa is a franchise chain, but each one is a little different and this one seems to have a few specials and items that are not part of the standard franchise menu. Their menu is no more unusual than any other Charlotte Vietnamese restaurant, but they do it right and they open at 9:00 a.m. so that you can have pho for breakfast traditional stylee.