The House of Phở

You're walking down Wigford Way and suddenly there's the smell of star anise and slow-simmered broth pulling you in. The House of Phở does what it says—they're serious about their Vietnamese food, none of the diluted stuff you get elsewhere. The room itself is unpretentious, all stripped-back and functional, which is exactly right for this kind of place. Order the phở, obviously, but don't sleep on the bánh mì or whatever specials they've got on. It's the sort of spot where locals actually eat, not just tourists ticking boxes.