Mouthwatering Vietnamese in Boston

Pho Pasteur

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (1591) • $$

"My friends and I stopped in at Pho Pasteur late on a Friday night. We actually stayed until closing. The staff was very kind about informing us that it was almost time to close. It's a pretty casual spot, so don't expect fine dining! You know it's a good sign when it's always busy.Sadly I lost the pictures of the actual food... but thankfully I still had the reciept, so I know exactly what we ordered! We started out with the Spring Rolls, which were absolutely fresh and delicious. Nothing beats the sauce on the side. Two of us got the Beef Noodle Soup and one got the Vegetable and Tofu Noodle Soup. Both soups were excellent and the potions were huge!"

Le's Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (761) • $$

"Been years since I was back at Le's but came for a quick meal before a show with my wife. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, portions fresh and large and price was reasonable. Honestly impressed this spot is still so solid!"

Soup Shack - Jamaica Plain

★★★★☆ 4.3 (337) • $$

"Soup Shack, located on Centre Street in Jamaica Plains, specializes in made-to-order Vietnamese pho, Korean ramen, and Thai noodle soups, and Japanese-inspired rice bowls. The ambiance is very casual with countertop seating facing the front window and the open kitchen (.. a consideration if you don't want to smell like cooked meats for the rest of your day ..) as well as a few tables and chairs outside. It's a small dining area with 12-15 seats, so you may have to wait for an open seat, but the staff does a good job serving the food quickly and turning over the seats. The service was very good with staff that's very personable and knowledgeable about the menu.Craving a hot soup on a slightly chilly and dreary Saturday, I opted for the special Mala Pho ($16), a generous portion of hot soup comprised of soft rice noodles topped with sliced steak, beef balls, flank steak, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, onion, scallions, and cilantro, served over a spicy mala beef broth. YUM! Loved it. My dining companion tried the Fried Tofu rice bowl ($14), with lightly battered soft Japanese tofu, cucumber, bok choy, and scallions, served over Japanese steamed rice, which she really enjoyed as well.We will definitely be back next time we're in the area!PRO TIP #1: Soup Shack doesn't have its own parking lot, but there's plenty of on-street parking on Centre Street."

The Bangkok

★★★★☆ 4.3 (294) • $$

"Khao Soi: Delicious. Ingredients fresh and well-balanced. The chicken leg was really good with a nice, browned exterior and tender on the inside. Both the regular noodles and crispy noodles were tasty. The curry was delicious, with a bit of a kick to it.The Bangkok Ribs: nice glaze on the outside. I really like the marinade. It's so good. The ribs were really tender and fell easily off the bone. I wouldn't say prices are cheap, but they are reasonable. Portion sizes are good."

163 Vietnamese Sandwiches & Bubble Tea

★★★★☆ 3.7 (383)

"So this is a funny little place in Chinatown because it's not Chinese it's Vietnamese. I've been frequenting here and grabbing a sandwich or a spring roll referred to as fresh roll for at least a decade or two. The sandwiches are always fabulous. My favorite on the crunchy extremely messy crummy rolls which are delicious. Is the beef sandwich with a variety of vegetables and they pickle very tasty. I've posted some photos. You definitely have to try one. And don't forget to order extra nothing Vietnamese butter. It's freaking amazing. As for the fresh roll. You always get two whole shrimp plus your veggies and noodle in a nice thin wrap and it comes with some fabulous peanut sauce. I could drink the sauce it's so great. Now the people behind the counter are extremely efficient but a little bit on the rude side. Basically you go in you order your food then they ask you to go outside and wait because there's only about 3 feet where someone can order food so on a rainy snowy day it's not the place you wanna head out to but on a sunny day during good weather definitely, you'll always see a crowd or at least three or four people standing out front on a nice day, waiting for their sandwiches and food. As it's in Chinatown the parking is extremely tough so plan ahead just as if you're gonna go to any other restaurant in Chinatown even if you're just picking up a sandwich or say a prayer and do what everyone else does, double park and hopefully not get a ticket. This place is well-established and has been there for approximately 20 years give or take and the food is always good."

Viet Citron

★★★★☆ 4.3 (277) • $$

"I am a sandwich fiend, and banh mi is easily a top 5 favorite of mine. I've had my fair share of banh mi's. Viet Citron has taken its place at the top of the mountaintop. By far, the best pork belly banh mi I've had....anywhere! Viet Citron sits in a beautiful modern and bright space. Sure the menu features pho, bowls, Viet coffee, and bubble teas....but banh mi will always be king. Too often I run into a version with an overly crusty baguette. Viet Citron has achieved a beautiful crust with the perfect chew. The aioli takes the sandwich itself to another level. But what takes this entire sandwich to culinary nirvana is the pork belly!! The somehow lite crisp is simply remarkable. Some things are you have to experience to understand, and this pork belly fits in that category. Having made crispy pork belly at home myself, I have absolutely no idea how pork belly can turn out like this. It only makes me further appreciate this mastery. Viet Citron....Where have you been all my life? Ok maybe you've only been around a few years, but I genuinely upset at myself for not coming sooner. Side note: in a world of cheap imitations...did I forget to mention how excellent the taro milk tea is?"

Phin Coffee House

★★★★★ 4.6 (222) • $

"5 stars for the most insanely amazing pho burrito you can imagine (I loved it so much I went back the next day for another!).When staying in Boston recently, I was searching on Yelp for an interesting lunch choice and came across Phin and their pho burrito. I'm a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine and had to try it. Luckily it was a short walk from the hotel.The pho burrito comes with a side of pho broth, but the second time around I opted for no broth since I was on my way to the airport and the broth was honestly the least impressive element of this dish (which is a bummer for a soup themed burrito, but the burrito itself is absolutely worth it.)The burrito is packed with all the flavors you would expect in a bowl of pho. Every bite will leave you shocked about the new vessel for the familiar, comforting dish. Like I mentioned before, the broth wasn't my favorite part as it lacked the depth of flavor (and salt/acid) that I'd expect, but it didn't detract from the main draw of the dish. I ate the first burrito in the shop, while sipping on some good coffee. The next day I took it to-go and ate it in the park. Both times were impressive and made me wish someone was making this dish near me (in Central Florida). Oh well, guess I'll have to go back to Boston for my next fix!"

Pho 'n Rice

★★★★☆ 3.6 (355)

"Good local option for some Vietnamese takeout food. I ordered the Com Ga rice plate and the food was very good. The meat was well cooked and flavorful and there was plenty of rice and a side salad as part of the meal. Good deal for a simple weekday dinner."

Pho Le Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (332)

"Came here for lunch right at opening on a Saturday morning and we were seated as soon as our entire party arrived. We had a group of 8+ people so they gave us a larger table in the back and were taken care of right away - pretty decent service!The folks working were patient as we had to wait a while for everyone to arrive and they were efficient at taking our orders. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, albeit there was a huge difference in some people getting their orders 15+ minutes before others; overall, I would work on trying to get orders out at the same time, but we had a larger group so I understand that might be harder. The pho itself was pretty delicious - I got the classic dac biet/combination soup and was pretty satisfied. It tasted good, was a good portion, and I left full and happy. Overall, this place is a solid spot for pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Their rice plates also looked good and I wouldn't mind trying that as well as some of their drinks in the future!"

New Saigon

★★★★☆ 4.3 (227) • $

"Placed order via Doordash.If you have the time, it will probably be less expensive to dine-in. Surcharge placed on original order which brought our order of approximately $13 an entree to about $18 per entree. (Quite steep for Vietnamese takeout but understandable for having order picked up and delivered to us at our hotel.)Portions were very generous and food was quite warm when it got to us. (Considering it was in the mid-20s at time of pickup)We would definitely return again if in the area.Thank you for a lovely dinner!"

Pho Lemongrass

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (366)

"TLDR: tiki drinks galore and good food. Ok, so I got their version of the Pina Colada and it was awesome. My friend got a strawberry daiquiri and it was perfection. Foods pretty good too. Best part is that all the drinks are priced $9 or less. Boston has ruined me and those prices are incredible. I'd come here for drinks alone but the foods pretty solid too! Got the large pho which hit the right notes."

Pho 2000

★★★★☆ 4 (216)

"Pho 2000 is the place to go if you're looking for some SPECTACULAR grilled catfish! OMG... so good. It was my first time a few months ago trying grilled catfish! I will admit, I was already a fan of catfish but this experience definitely made my love for catfish grow even more haha. Plenty of parking available nearby & staff is kind. They accommodate large parties, which is a plus."

An Nam Vietnamese Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (190) • $

"Yes! Yes! And yes! I finally made it to the new location! Even cleaner than it was before (and it was clean!), a slightly expanded menu, a significantly expand the dining area, and still extraordinary food! CHECK IT OUT!!!!"

Pho Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (316) • $$

"We got pho bistro for pick up for our dinner wnd we got the pho dac biet, grilled pork over vermicelli noodles and fried spring rolls.The spring rolls were very crispy and the sauce it came with had a nice kick to it.The grilled pork was super tender and the vermicelli noodles had a good chew to it.The pho dac biet had very tender meet as well and the broth was very rich.This is a great place to visit for some classic pho!!"

Saigon Hut

★★★★☆ 3.9 (194) • $

"First time here after our flight from Minneapolis to Boston. Street parking only. Prices are a little higher than other places we've been to out of MN. Service was prompt. Very small dining area with 8-9 tables. Food was tasty. Dining area is clean."

Bánh Mì Ơi- West Roxbury

★★★★★ 4.5 (118)

"The Vietnamese iced coffee was really good. Very strong. I would get that again. I feel like this place could make it on coffee alone. Unfortunately on the day I visited there was no lemongrass steak available. That was disappointing, but I understand.While the chicken Banh Mi sandwich was ok, it just didn't seem very flavorful or substantial for the price. I wasn't full after eating it and ended up grabbing other food at another place on the way home.It's street parking and there are two small tables to sit at outside. It's too tight inside for seating really. So you either get take out or hope the tables aren't being used. Since there are other Banh Mi shops like Ba Le or Viet Citron in Burlington, I likely won't trek to W Roxbury for one here. If I lived in town I might come here for the coffee and an occasional sandwich maybe. Giving 4 stars because the staff was nice and the ingredients were fresh. Just felt like something was missing in spice and portion size."

Pho O Sha

★★★★☆ 4.1 (140) • $$

"After getting takeout a few times from here, we finally ate in as a family. I started off a bit skeptical at first because the restaurant has Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Usually that's a red flag for not being good at either. But turns out, they nailed both. The tom yum soup is our go-to. They have two sizes. The other Thai dishes are also tasty. The pad Thai, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice are all quite good. And their soft shell crab dish is also garlicky good. On the Vietnamese side of the house, all of their pho dishes are yummy and rich. Finally, this was the first time we dined in, and the service was as good as the food. Our server offered our family a stand for the iPhone my son was watching videos on. And the service was attentive and considerate. We will be back, likely for takeout again."

Le's Sushi Bar & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (135) • $$

"Don't let their random/wide-ranging menu deter you! I really do like Le's but you just have to know what to order. Their sushi isn't anything crazy but my go-to is their bun cha (vermicelli bowls), a generous portioned mix of noodles, pork, veggies, and a spring roll all to be tossed with fish sauce and crushed peanuts. The seating is primarily large tables (half of them are booths) and I've never had to wait (which could be a plus or minus depending on your perspective). Lastly, I do appreciate their fast and friendly service!"

Soup Shack Porter

★★★★☆ 4.4 (111) • $$

"I stopped by Soup Shack Porter for a late lunch/early dinner after finishing my errands nearby. I picked this place because I was looking for nearby place that offerred Asian food (since my current city doesn't really offer many good options).Overall, I was satisfied with the food they offerred. Frankly, I was really surprised that the place was run by a Thai person...and had, therefore, changed what I wanted to order to a Thai dish...just because..I felt that...a Thai dish just gotta be more authentic than any other dish...and I wasn't disappointed at all! I ended up ordering dried BBQ and wonton noodles..and was very satisfied with its taste! It was something I definitely missed and it was on point! I also ordered Takoyaki..which was good..but maybe I wasn't as impressed of it as the wonderful dry noodles dish that I had!While they have lots of options for you to choose, being that the place is run by Thai people, my recommendation is to go for a Thai dish! I did with my noodles dish and was rewarded with a taste I had been missing out for so long living in my current city.Note: the dish is actually quite generous..because I ordered a side dish (takoyaki) and dried noodles (ba-mee-hang), I couldn't finish the whole noodles dish....although I loved it quite a bit, too! So..pace yourself!"

Banh Mi Huong Que

★★★★☆ 4.2 (93)

"I wanted something quick to eat and this place was it! There is no indoor seating and is just a to-go place. I love bahn mi and I ended up getting #3, fancy pork (idk what that means) & pork belly. The sandwich itself was really good and the meats were perfect. I came in the evening and I like that the bread was still fresh and not stale."

Noodle Market

★★★★☆ 3.7 (117) • $$

"This has to be my absolute favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the greater Boston area. They are really friendly, food is made quickly, everything is extremely delicious, and they are so good at accommodating vegetarians and vegans.Every time we try another dish, we are blown away. Thank you for such great food!"

Pho 1 Brighton

★★★★☆ 3.9 (98)

"This restaurant can be pretty intimidating since the menu is so extensive. There's Vietnamese food, Korean food, and tons of Thai food as well. There's also lots of seating and they don't seem to be busy often so the staff is waiting on you to order and the food comes out pretty quick.The food was pretty good. The pho is only one size compared to other places that might have an XL. The combination rice platter was pretty tasty. An overall thing I noticed was that the meats were a bit tough. The photos of the fried chicken that everyone convinced me to get it as well. It was fried perfectly so definitely crunchy but the meat wasn't really that great. It also came with a choice of side which I chose fries and that was really tasty! The pork chop on their rice combo wasn't really tender either. Their pad thai was kind of stuck together. I would definitely want to try more foods from here though. I was a bit skeptical on what would be good since there were too many items to choose from but the food was surprisingly better than I expected."

An Nam

★★★★☆ 4.1 (85)

"Came here on a Monday evening and the place had a decent amount of people for a weeknight, however there were plenty of seats open. We were seated quickly and were serviced quickly upon walking in which was nice. The interior was very modern - felt very nice and clean.The menu had a good selection of dishes and plenty of variety, I would say though that everything was pretty pricy. Being in Assembly though, I suppose it makes sense. The food itself came out within a reasonable amount of time and the portions were okay. Again, pricy and probably not worth the uncharge, but things were tasty nonetheless and I was satisfied at the end. The mussels were good and the noodles were good, just thought it would be more filling. Overall, An Nam was a good experience, I just would probably go somewhere more affordable if craving Vietnamese food next time and it'd likely be better for my wallet while tasting just as good."

Huong Que

★★★★★ 4.5 (50) • $$

"Highlighting another Vietnamese spot in Dorchester- this place serves a variety of different Vietnamese dishes, particularly lots of soup stuff. We were greeted with big smiles and good energy from the workers and the food came QUICK. My sister and I got the Bun Bo Hue and the Canh Bun. We took some home to go because it was a huge amount (for $14.95 each!!), and my mom said she liked the BBH, and the Canh Bun wasn't her favorite LOL. In my opinion, I thought it was great and it was loaded with lots of different meats, but she was saying how Canh Bun doesn't normally have tomatoes and that Bun Rieu does (a very similar dish). Aside from that, I honestly thought it was really good and I loved the fermented shrimp paste to it for the extra umami flavor.Great portions, nice people, and hearty food!"

King Do Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (58) • $

"BEST sugarcane juice in the city! All the proof you need is in my picture. Because sugarcane takes so long to ship to Boston, it generally isn't fresh and comes out more green/gray, oftentimes with a bit of sand collected at the bottom if it hasn't been thoroughly washed. But here, it is golden yellow. It's the closest you can get to what it's like in Vietnam while in Boston. Although I generally come here for their nước mía, I also love their smoothies. They also serve a variety of hot foods and bánh mì, and do a great job at catering. Support your local businesses!"

Pho Real - Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (79)

"This place is what you'd expect for Newbury Street... convenient and overpriced. The service was standard and the ambiance was nice, yet casual. You can also order mochi donuts in the same restaurant!If you're looking for legit Vietnamese food, go to Dorcester. That being said, the Bahn Mi was still decent and had a nice flavor to it. The Spring Rolls were underwhelming and seemed a bit skimpy, but the peanut sauce was the hero! I don't think I'd bother to come back because there are some better options for Asian in the area, like Redwhite Boneless Ramen and Beantown Pho & Grill."

Pho Town 7

★★★★☆ 3.8 (63)

"Good food and quick service for a spontaneous Sunday night dinner, I would definitely come back for a casual meal!"

Saigon Tiger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (45)

"The prices are not cheap but the food is prepared very well. Of the "aesthetic" Vietnamese cafes I've tried in the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville area outside of Dorchester, this spot has my favorite banh mi!We got the beef spring rolls ($8), lemongrass chicken banh mi ($13), BBQ pork banh mi ($13), and an iced coconut matcha coffee ($8).We got to try 3 different kinds of meat and I was impressed by all of them! I've never had beef spring rolls before and I was expecting the beef to be quite plain, but it had a really nice seasoning to it and was super tender.The lemongrass chicken had a strong lemongrass flavor and was on the saucier side so the lemongrass sauce soaked into the bread.The BBQ pork had the sweetest flavor out of the different meats we tried and I loved how smoky and juicy it was!The spring rolls and banh mi were packed with fresh veggies. The pate in the banh mi was rich and tasty.The coffee was quite pricey but came in a large cup. I was able to taste the coconut and matcha flavors, which complemented the coffee well. Even though they added condensed milk the coffee wasn't overwhelmingly sweet.I would definitely come back again. The banh mi are pretty hefty on their own so a single sandwich can be a meal by itself-- the 2 of us were pretty hungry when we came here and splitting both spring rolls and banh mi left us stuffed.I noticed that there are a lot of outlets near the tables. The windows are huge which allow a lot of natural light inside."

Banh Mi K

★★★★★ 4.6 (35)

"I've been searching for a go-to banh mi place that had some proximity to me, and this is the one! Their banh mi is fresh and well flavored, their pho a good balance of fresh and savory. I really hope they continue on successfully because it's a good spot in a great location near Boston University and Allston. The ambiance has also taken some of the vibes of the retro hot dog shoot that proceeded it which is pretty cool. Overall a good spot with pretty quick and quality service from a small business owner who cares about each meal. I moved apartments but if I'm in the area again, I'll look to stop by!"

Dp Saigon Subs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (40)

"My friends and I got take out as she said they have good banh mi sandwiches. Since I was not involved in picking up or ordering, I can only comment on their methods of packing. Everything was individually packed and minimally labeled if with or without a certain ingredient. For drinks we got their Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee. The tea was served in a larger container and was satisfactory in sweetness and strength, unlike the coffee, which was overly bitter and not very sweet. Including the banh mi sandwiches, we got an order of the BBQ Pork Chop and Shredded Pork which came with white rice. The deli meats were similar to those sandwiches from Dorchester but the pate and scallion oil weren't as flavorful. The pork chop looked and apparently tasted dry since they cook all the protein in the morning and reheat it per meal due to the limited kitchen size. Overall, sandwiches were good but can't say the same for the rice dish. Would order more banh mi sandwiches in the future!"

Pho & Thai Westborough

★★★★☆ 3.9 (47) • $$

"I came here with a friend to try for lunch. Overall very happy with the experience. Since they are relatively new and still covid, doesn't seem hard to get seated. Staff was very friendly and we decided to try the Pho given if it is in your name, it should be a star dish.We started with the spring rolls which were great. Light and with good house dipping sauce. For the main course we both tried different Pho.In short lunch was great. Order was correct, food was delicious. Service was excellent as well. In short everything I would expect and will definitely make me come back."

Phở Eastern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (61) • $$

"Great Vietnamese option in Malden, better than most of the other options in town. I ordered the goi cuon nem nuong and a small pho tai, bo vien. The goi cuon nem nuong was good, however they gave a large unnecessary amount of sauce. I've never seen that much given for one order with two rolls. The pho itself was good. Good amount of meat given.Service could be a lot better. The table of 4 all ordered pho but we were never given our garnish dish (bean sprouts, lime, basil, etc). It's usually given before or when the pho comes out. We had to ask our waiter for it and it came 10 minutes after the pho dishes came. The restaurant is in a plaza, so there is a parking lot."

29 Bistro Pho X Thai

★★★★☆ 4 (38)

"*** 3.5 stars ***Not a lot of pho options in the area, and this hit the spot. No, it wasn't the best or most authentic but it the pho ga was good enough to fulfill a craving and there is free parking in the lot next door!"

Banh Mi Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)

"A tiny Banh Mi shop located in Watertown. Very happy this place opened. It's convenient for when I want to grab lunch.Their Vietnamese iced coffee is STRONG. Be warned. This is how I had it in Vietnam and it was sooo good. But if you don't like strong coffee, you should opt for another drink. Personally, this is just how I like it.I tried the beef Banh Mi. It was so good. Bread is fresh and the veggies are crisp and refreshing. Had a bit of a spice to it, which was perfect. I think from the peppers on it. The staff is so friendly too. I would highly recommend popping by this gem for take out sandwiches and iced coffee. There is street parking, but main street can get hectic during rush hour. Lunch time is a breeze though."

Bon Me - Test Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (39) • $$

"If you follow along with my reviews, you have probably seen that ever since my student days as a theatre major at Emerson, I've been a huge fan of everything and anything Bon Me. So imagine my surprise and delight when I stumbled upon the Bon Me Test Kitchen in Kendall Square in Cambridge! I had read about this location - that it was where they pilot new menu items, and even though I was basic and stuck to my usual salad with spicy and flavorful Gojuchang Chicken, it was neat to see what might be in store for the menus of the other locations around Boston and beyond!While of course the quality of the food itself was excellent, Bon Me Test Kitchen does not have the lightening-fast service that I've come to know from the food truck and Public Market locations I usually frequent. It took about ten minutes from order to pickup to get my food, and there was only one other person in the restaurant. I love Bon Me, but if you're in rush, you might be better off going to another location instead. Nonetheless, the employees are friendly and cheerful.Luckily, I had the time, so I was able to enjoy the fun and funky interior that was decked out with handsome light wooden tables, millennial friendly twinkle lights, and a projection screen that scrolls through photos of the restaurant, trucks, and employees doing what they do best - spreading joy throughout Boston through the power of amazing Vietnamese cuisine! I don't think the Test Kitchen will be on my list of must-return Bon Me locales, but it was fun to try something new and chow down on some comfort food as well."