This is one of the better place for Pho. Being the NE, there are many different Pho restaurants in the area. However, many of the nearby restaurants are likely more expensive (overpriced) and catered more to the non-Asian lunch crowd... which means you pay more for the same (or worse) quality food. I like the Pho, but I am personally in love with the rice with the grilled pork and/or chicken. Pho Xuan is my first choice for Vietnamese food in the area. Looking at the crowd at the restaurant on most days, this is the first choice for many others as well.