Pho 808

Pho 808 is one of the many spots for Vietnamese noodle soup near Little Saigon, but it’s the most spacious by a long shot—the big round tables are perfect for zero-effort group dinners when no one made a plan in advance. The dặc biệt has a dark broth that’s slightly sweet and highly swiggable. If you’re not in the mood for hot soup, the vermicelli with extra thin slices of caramelized grilled pork is a standout, along with the wiggly bánh cuốn with pepper-dotted pork. More often than not, this spot is the epitome of chill, so you can kick back with your entourage and stay until you become one with your chair.

photo credit: Julia Chen