Phorage

If you’re not familiar with pho (pronounced “fuh”), think of it as the best noodle soup you’ve ever had, kicked up with spices like star anise, cardamom and cloves; enhanced with Vietnamese flavors like ginger, green onion and fish sauce; and topped with a bouquet of fresh herbs, lime, jalapeno and meats including shredded chicken and sliced brisket. So yeah, the best noodle soup you’ve ever had.

A good bowl of pho should be complex, warming and deeply satisfying, and since opening in 2013 Phorage has emerged as one of Los Angeles’ finest pho shops. They source fresh, locally grown produce and sustainable proteins like Washugyu beef and free-range chicken, and the broth is slowly simmered overnight. When it comes to pho shops, it doesn’t get much better than Phorage.