Is it a dive? Yes. Is it the best I've ever had? No. But it's close to home, it's cheap, and if you venture out of the norm, it's pretty damn good. I am in love with the soft/fried egg noodle shrimp (#19) I've had it done both soft and fried and they were both absolutely stellar. The flavor in the sauce, the crunch of the veggies, and the added black pepper on top just make this dish so much more than any bowl of Pho for me.