Two days ago I felt drained and fatigued at the end of the workday, so I went to Pho Binh Minh - one of those "gems in rundown strip malls" - to recharge. The VERY tasty Bun (rice noodles) with grilled pork and shrimp was a great pick-me-up, and the delicious Vietnamese iced coffee gave me such a buzz that I was ready to climb the walls an hour later ;) The experience was so positive that I went back today to try their fresh spring rolls and the brisket and steak pho; both were excellent. The restaurant is simple and spacious, the service was good, as were the prices - especially if you're on a tight budget. I guess it's just the strip mall setting that kept me from giving this place a 5-star rating, and that's hardly their fault.