There are some well-known phở trademarks in HCMC, such as Phở Bắc Hải, Phở 2000, Phở 24, Phở Hùng, Phở Nga Sơn, Phở 47 (the last two specialise in chicken phở, while others serve both chicken and beef phở; Phở 2000 even offers seafood and vegetarian options). When in doubt, ask any Vietnamese, who will surely have some dearest phở restaurants to present to you, especially if you're an expat because it is definitely one of the must eats.

Here are some restaurants that phở enthusiasts often cite.

District 1

Phở Hùng (Southern style)

http://phohung.com.vn/

241-243 Nguyen Trai, D1; 

+84 28 3838 5089

Phở Phượng (Northern style)

https://m.facebook.com/pages/Phở-Phượng/

25 Hoang Sa, D1; 

+84 28 3910 2422

District 2

Phở Hà Nội (Northern style)

51 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, D2

+84 9 0918 4479

Phở T & T (Southern style)

51 Nguyen Quy Duc, An Phu, D2

Phở Trinh (Southern style)

Nguyen Dang Giai, Thao Dien, D2;

Other Districts

Phở Hòa (Southern style)

260C Pasteur, D3; 

+84 28 3829 7943

Phở Hùng (Southern style)

http://phohung.com.vn

288 Nguyen Tri Phuong, D10; 

+84 28 3927 1888

Phở Lệ (Southern style)

Phole.vn

303-305 Vo Van Tan, D3;

+84 28 3834 4486

For information on street food go to Street Food at Bui Vien