Pho 95

If you're looking to eat something that'll warm your bones, you can't beat pho. If you're looking for something that'll warm your bones AND be fresh and flavorful, you can't beat Pho 95.

Pho seems to be popping up everywhere, usually as an option on the crowded menu of your local Chinese takeout joint. In reality, pho is so much more and it's great to see places like Pho 95 that remind us.

The broth that Pho 95 serves up in the noodle dishes is nothing short of delicious, with a complex beef flavor that'll keep you coming back for more. All the meats I've chosen (there are lots of options) have been fresh and tender, but I think my favorite is  the special, which comes with more than enough prime beef cooked just right. It's a little more expensive (we're taking $1 or $2), but given how reasonable everything is (and how much food you get for the price), I don't think you'll mind. Make sure to add lots of basil, bean sprouts, and lime. I also add all the jalapenos and a couple of heaping spoonfuls of the chili sauce (not Sriracha, although that's also a good choice), but then again, I like mine really spicy.

If this place were on S. Federal, it'd get two or three stars. The flavors are just fine, for the most part. But the egg rolls are a little on the heavy/greasy side. Also, the prices are a bit on the higher end. I'm guessing that's b/c they have to pay rent at this mall, instead of being a hole-in-the-wall like all the other Vietnamese restaurants on Federal and Alameda.

It's another great option for Vietnamese food if I'm down in the Centennial/Littleton/Southglenn area and don't feel like driving up to West Denver. Extra stars for location and portion size.

I had the pho with brisket and flank, very good. Definitely recommend it to anyone in Colorado.