A transplant with one other location in Falls Church, Virginia, Phở Gà Vàng is a stripped-down spot with a knack for chicken phò. The Two Bridges dining room is bright and casual as a cafeteria, with a hodgepodge of kitschy, poultry-themed art that pays tribute to the house speciality. Order the traditional chopped chicken pho, and you’ll receive a heap of noodles soaked in a cloudy broth that tastes like pure schmaltz. The gravitational pull of that broth is almost enough to cancel plans over, but most other dishes—like the grilled shrimp over vermicelli noodles—are simply good and satisfying. Use this place for casual group dinners, and keep in mind they occasionally run out of items. Brisket and Diet Coke, for example.
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