There's more to Vietnamese than just pho. And at its bright and always busy Sodo cafe (there's a second outpost on Capitol Hill), Pho Cyclo brings freshness and flavor to pho and other specialties. The soup broth is glorious, seasoned with cloves, ginger, star anise, cilantro and cinnamon, while the $2.50 banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) has diners praising the imperialist forces that brought together French baguettes, Vietnamese pork and pickled vegetables. Appetizers, rice noodles, tofu dishes and stir-fry round out the menu -- and never top $9. More details

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