Lemongrass Cafe is my go-to pho joint. A diner looking place that was revamped. They have a little counter seating as well with huge booth seating.
The pho broth is delicious although sometimes a little salty. The meat delicious and tender. Great place to eat if you are hungover! My grilled chicken bahn mi is awesome at $3.50! You can tell their baguette is freshly made too.
Service is always excellent (compared to pho saigon 8 right across the street). The woman (who I think is the owner) is so sweet! I like that they offer fried tofu pho, although I get rare beef, tendon and I ask them if they can add tofu as well, which they did.
I have ordered take out pho from them several times. The first time, I asked if they could keeep the noodles and broth seperate and they said they already always do that. (Had to make sure, you never know and I don't want soggy noodles) They keep the broth in a styrafoam container along with raw meats, green onion/shallot/cilantro mixture and the noodles in a styrofoam plate on the side, and a small baggie with bean sprouts and basil. They give a little container of hoisin and sriracha all ready to be consumed!