Pho Noodles
Surprisingly, Vietnamese pho noodles in Shanghai are usually a mixed bag. Most places are overpriced, unauthentic, European/Vietnamese fusion restaurants that seem to miss the point.
That said, “Pho Sizzling” (it appears to be mandatory for a pho restaurant in Shanghai to have “pho” in its name – “Pho Real”, “Pho Fans”) on Wujiang Road is pretty decent. It has reasonably priced, tasty – if generic – pho, rice dishes, sandwiches, and assorted appetizers and side dishes. The restaurant itself has a very comfortable atmosphere with old Vietnam cigarette and beer ads on the walls, a modern design, and a great street view looking down on bustling Wujiang Road.
For 22 – 28 RMB, you can get a decent sized bowl of beef or steak brisket pho, and the afternoon tea special includes a drink for 23 RMB. They also have pretty amazing grilled meat and avocado sandwiches, and a great drink menu with some excellent iced coffee and assorted iced teas.