Stopped in for a quick bite after a tour of MIT. This place does one heck of a lunch business. I had a make it yourself bowl and my husband had one of their regular bowls. We ate in and just watched people come and go and come and go. The food was exactly what I wanted and wasn't overpriced. They give a 15% discount for MIT students as well. read more

Always good, there are no bad choices here. The namesake, tea eggs, chicken bites are always good. Looking forward to trying some of the newer menu items next time I am in town read more

I gave this place a few chances - I went to their food truck and their restaurant, and got a meal from them that was catered for an event I went to. I love banh mi and soba noodles typically so I really thought I'd love this place. The service is pretty good - things are made to order and the lines aren't too long if you go before or after lunchtime. The ingredients always seem fresh which is another plus. However, every time I've had the food it is just so, so plain - soba, chicken, and other main meal components are unflavored and relatively dry. Maybe it's a part of Bon Me's health mantra but time and time again I've gotten something, it looks good, it sounds good, but it's like eating textured water. I don't know how they manage to succeed in keeping the taste so consistently bland. I grew up with boiled chicken, so I figured I knew what bland was. I remember the catered meals - they were presented so nicely, but when it came to eating the food everything was sauceless - Teriyaki chicken and soba noodles was plain chicken and plain soba noodles. The one thing that saves them is their drinks - they're all pretty good and I especially liked the Thai Basil Lemonade. I still want to try them again and hope they taste better next time. read more

Ordered the miso kimchi ramen and a Thai tea and it was delicious! It was very busy so I wouldn't recommend eating inside if you have a larger party because there are people using the space waiting for their order (also kind of loud). Luckily, there is plenty of outdoor seating. The staff worked quickly and were very friendly. Very large portions - left full! Definitely a must try! read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Miso kimchi ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

$20 and you leave hungry. Spring rolls are smaller than taquitos. Deviled egg was just a hard boiled egg with goo on it. Horrible value. Mediocre quality. read more

con: really annoying "medidation" music - bass is too loud/overpowering - doesnt suit weekday lunch vibe - doesnt suit the festive decoration they have in the restaurant for the season doesnt accept order in person pro: food is good service is quick read more

One of the best meals you can get in Cambridge for less than $15! It's pretty difficult to find a full meal, with meat, vegetables and a main carb for under $15, that's not just a sandwich, but Bon Me is one of the few awesome places where you can! Their dishes are an amazing bang for your buck in terms of portion size and all of their dishes are so tasty. This chicken and pho dish had an amazing blend of savory and sweet from the sauce. The vegetables and peanuts have the dish a variety of textures. Thinking about it still makes my mouth water!! Would highly recommend Bon Me for a quick lunch or refreshing snack (you would probably have to split a dish between two people as a snack) on a hot day! When I visited two weeks ago, indoor dining was still closed off (understandably, as it is a small place) but there are plenty of small tables spread out to abide with social distancing guidelines. There's a bit of construction happening next to the chairs, but it's on a lower level and it generally doesn't bother me when I'm eating. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - a box of food - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

There's a reason the line is always so long at Bon Me...the lunchtime crowd knows a good deal, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one in this area. For around $10 you can get a bowl (build your own or choose from a list of preset options) that is chock full of delicious, fresh ingredients. And the spice is right, flavorful without turning your mouth numb. The Kendall Square location is tiny, with only a few tables and stools available. It's definitely a nod to the food truck roots that this location is better suited for taking orders to go. If you're looking for a good lunch option in the neighborhood, you can't go wrong with Bon Me. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Food Truck Fave, one of the preset bowl options - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Thai basil lemonade was refreshing and delicious, and the boba was surprisingly good. The namesake sandwich was ok. Wouldn't get it again but open to trying their other food options. You order on the iPad, and service is fast. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Cool sustainable business model - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pork fried rice and the lemongrass fried chicken keep me coming back and back again! So good and portion in the rice is very goo for the price. Prices are a bit high here but I find that I get my money's worth with the rice. Gets busy during lunch hours so make sure to order ahead online for easier pick up. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - I can't stop getting this Pork Fried Rice. Large portion and so delicious! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I work in the area and try to get lunch here a couple of times a month. Almost every single time, I get something that's not what I ordered (and often paid extra for). While the staff is nice, it's really frustrating to get back to my office and find that I've gotten something that doesn't meet my dietary needs or that I paid for something that I didn't get. read more

live love fast casual asian-esque food -- a little disappointed with the lack of customization for the salad, but the other options actually look pretty great. still, the chicken was tender and delish! read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This was my first experience with Bon Me. I live in a small MI town with almost zero ethnic restaurants, so I was excited to find this place 1/2 mile from my Airbnb. I've had lots of good Vietnamese in the Pacific Northwest, so that was my benchmark. I ordered the Bun Bowl and was very disappointed. It had way too much finely chopped chicken (more like ground chicken with the occasional chunk - it was very unappetizing), too much liquid, soggy veggies, and not enough noodles. It was a big mushy mess, to be honest. I only ate about half of it. And even though I told the counter cashier (sorry, missed the iPad thing - I figured that was just there for when it got busy!) that my order was dine-in, my food came in a carry-out container. So much for trying not to create more trash! On the flip side, the Basil Limeade was delicious! Not too sweet, and really refreshing on an unseasonably warm fall evening. Since there are so many others raving about this place, I'm thinking maybe I ordered the wrong thing or am unfairly comparing it to what I was used to (which was a light and fresh stir-fried beef vermicelli salad bowl). Or, this dish just isn't that good. I probably should have done the build-your-own bowl option. Oh well! It was worth trying once. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Bun Bowl - way too much ground meat and sauce plus mushy texture. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nice lunch dish. Healthy and fulfilling for a good price Try the thai limeade and the huild your own noodle or rice salad is great option read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Noodle Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Came here a couple of times for lunch. I've tried the food truck fave and the miso kimchi ramen. They are both pretty filling, as they were decent sized portions. I understand why the food truck fave is called what it is-it's really good. It's a bit spicy for those who don't like heat though. I've also had their un-thai iced tea a couple of times. I think it's pretty good-not too sweet. For around $10, it's a pretty solid lunch choice. Service is quick too-even when there's a huge line in front of you. But I would order online for pick up if you're in a hurry. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Food Truck Fave - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I need to ask you a question: Why are you reading this review instead of eating Bon Me's miso pulled pork in a soba noodle bowl with toasted sesame drizzle? It's a valid inquiry, as universal percentages place the lack the of miso-braised swine in your hungry little hands as a strong probability. Which is a shame, because it should be. I've praised the laurels of Bon Me trucks, all their glorious proteins, tea smoked eggs, spicy ginger lemonades and other regulars on the menus from wheels to walls. The flagship brick & mortar location, however, offers three bonuses (bonuss? bonii?): seating, speed and specials! The third being a day-to-dusk menu, served only during weeknights and all day Saturday. For this spring, we're talking cilantro pesto noodle salad, bubble tea, and - brace yourselves, soup fans - house made ramen. Bon Me is a well-oiled machine, putting you face-deep in fresh food before the three minute mark post-ordering. I always clean my plate (and by plate, I mean compostable cardboard box), and it's still one of the few fast casual restaurants that has me struck with weekly cravings. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - "Key" Lime Pudding - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I used to love this place but I think the quality and quantity has decreased over the years. I just paid $14 for the Vietnamese summer bowl and it is tiny, flavorless, unimaginative, and they charged to swap chicken for tofu. I'm leaving still very hungry. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Vietnamese Summer Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Love Bon Me. Wish I worked in the Financial District to relish in Bon Me yummies like every day. On days that I would get off work early, I'd head to Boston, and hit up the food trucks in Dewey Square. There would be Mei Mei, Cookie Monstah, Clover and almost always, Bon Me. I've been here twice now. The first time, I tried the Chinese BBQ pork with rice and salad. It was good, but a little on the salty side. The second time, I tried the ginger chicken with rice and salad. This was super light and tasty, and I loved it. Be back to try more soon :) read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Bon Me rice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Was encouraged to order at a kiosk - because the staff didn't seem to want to be bothered with entering an order themselves. This should make for a more accurate order. I ordered a salad and one of the ingredients was plain left off off. I also did t get the iced green tea I ordered. Had to ask for the tea, which I got. Then I go back and explain how I didn't get the Chinese broccoli. They threw a bit on and mumbled an insincere "sorry". A Lot more accuracy, engagement and actual friendliness would go a long way. Also they had no knives. Lots of spoons and forks and chopsticks tho. This seems like a small neglected location that needs corporate attention read more

I've been to both the food truck (which is parked for lunch most days in the Harvard Square Science Center plaza) and the brick and mortar place in Kendall (corrected - open for lunch and dinner!). Bon Me is very very good. The food the sell is fresh and very delicious. You can tell they're quite popular from how ubiquitous their cardboard food boxes have become on campus. I've had both their sandwich and their noodle salad and would definitely recommend both. I think the soba is a lot better than the rice noodle salad, but both come with generous heaps of veggies, noodles, and whatever meat/tofu you decided to get. For the salads, they have three dressings. The Vietnamese vinaigrette is quite reminiscent of Vietnamese fish sauce, and even gives off that faint, sweet-stinky pungent smell. The peanut dressing is quite spicy. The toasted sesame is probably my favourite, although fair warning it's quite salty. T.ey have a fourth one - miso lime - that I have to go try now! The sandwich is pretty big, and comes heaped with pickled veggies and meat - they even get the fish sauce and pate in right. When I get it, the bread is usually kind of stale but not in a bad way. I feel a little torn about prices - in terms of Harvard Square and the general area (as well as the huge amount of food you're getting) Bon Me is a very good deal. However, I could go to Chinatown to get a better bahn mi for half the price. The meat and tofu options are all quite good - I think their miso pulled pork is very popular, but I personally find it way to salty and very very soggy - it'll make your sandwich very soggy, and the mountain of slop is a lot to get through if your order it on their noodle salad. I would say that that BBQ pork is my favourite. Bon Me isn't very authentic if you're looking for real, authentic Vietnamese food, but overall, it's delicious and pretty affordable. If you're ever close to Kendall or spot the truck it's absolutely worth a try. read more

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Not bad. You order from these fancy iPads and they'll have the food out for you. It's sort of like an abbreviated Asian chipotle where you can pick what you want and what meat you want. I got the rice bowl with Chinese bbq meat. It had a lot and also had salad and some veggies. I like the carrots since they were pickled. I wasn't a huge fan of the rice but it's fine. read more

This is my go to lunch place when we don't order as a group. Food is very consistent every time I order. The staff is friendly and the lines move quickly. They have self ordering kiosks now which I don't like as I customize my order quite a bit. Their menu has grown since first opening. They now have hot soup to go with rice bowls and subs. Whatever you order, get extra spicy mayo. Love it!! Wish they sold it by the tub. They also have online ordering. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - K-town throw down - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

tl;dr: beautifully presented food, but relatively bland. Good value though. I went to eat at bon me for lunch and had their chicken noodle soup. It was remarkably pretty, and I was really impressed until I took a bite. Their chicken noodle soup was bland and the chicken that came with it was chopped haphazardly and I'm guessing just boiled for 5 minutes in the tasteless broth. The price was really low, though, so it was pretty much good enough. The egg was beautifully soft boiled. The green milk bubble tea was watery and far from delicious. I don't recommend it at all. In summary, I'd probably go again, but I think I'd still be kind of disappointed. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Very good Asian fusion Vietnamese place. Very small but it is a fast food sort of joint. Not much ambiance. Get your food and sit an eat or go outside. My noodle salad with shredded pork was very tasty. I had the spicy peanut dressing and I recommend it if you like spicy food. It was delicious. I've only been here once, and will go there again. Decent price "for Boston." read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sad... I ordered online via their link at 6pm. (Site says closed at 8pm.) Received confirmation text saying my food would be available at 11:15am!! Of course, restaurant was closed, phone goes to voicemail box that's full!! I leave city early am. I hope I can get a refund. Websites aren't hard...WTH people? read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Don't believe it! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I had white rice with miso-pork. It was really tasty. It is not super cheap, but considering the location, reasonable price. There was a line, but it was quick. They are very efficient, which I really liked it. I also had bubble tea. I didn't expect there was bubble tea available in MA, so it was nice. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Got the japchae noodles. We also got discounted movie tickets there, for $9. It was good for a quick meal. Enjoyed the enoki mushrooms, carrots (fresh, and sweet), and glass noodles. The pork was a little dry- and there was a lot. Next time I will probably go veggie. Friendly service. read more

Slow service. Despite 4 employees making sandwiches and dishing rice bowls it took about 15minutes to be served. These guys need some deli training. On the bright side the bread used for bahn mi was crisp, flaky and light. Pork and filling was flavorful. read more

The flavors here were pretty good. I ordered the soba noodle salad with Korean chicken and a Vietnamese dressing. The SO got the brown rice bowl with miso pork. We agreed both dishes were good, brightened with fresh greens and other Vietnamese inspired toppings, but that the Korean chicken and the dressing made the soba dish much better. The ambiance is bright and casual. I would characterize this as fast food Vietnamese that hits the mark. Not as authentic as a mom n pop restaurant in NorCal, but not bad for a quick bite in Boston. read more

From the same name food truck that won 2012 and 2013 Best of Boston awards. Incredible little find with very quick delicious food on the cheap: entree and a drink is about $10 each. The tofu was artfully done for my +1 and the pork was perfectly roasted--not too soft or overcooked. Careful with the spices--they linger! Don't sleep on the specials, too. They've got a great modern decor, small shop utilizing Square and iPads, green cutlery and cups, with 8 single window counter seats and 5 two to four person tables. Very friendly staff. Food comes out in 5 minutes! read more

Same location as Bon Me. Seems like the owners are trying a pilot program for a noodle shop. I'm personally excited for that prospects. Only open Friday nights and Saturday. Good variety of different flavored noodles. They ran out of the special pretty early. Got to get here sooner for that next time. read more

Came here with my sister for lunch around noon on Wednesday. The pros and cons from my previous review are still true (actually all the indoor seating was open, but the weather was so great, no one wanted to sit indoors!), but now they have bubble tea! I was skeptical at first that it would be anything special, but it was actually really good! They describe it as "black tea, bubbles, and a splash of half and half" so I was concerned that it wouldn't be very milky, but it actually came out tasting basically like milk tea, perhaps even moreso than at other places. The tapioca bubbles were really soft and chewy. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Bubble tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tasty and affordable, Bon Me satisfies an under-served niche in Kendall. For around $6 you get a satisfying and tasty Bahn Mi. The ingredients are fresh, the miso pulled pork is delicious. It is not a straight authentic interpretation nor is it trying to be, and when the only other Asian lunch under ten bucks option in Kendall is Panda Express, I will gladly take it. Kendall really needs to step up its game here... A line can accumulate at peak lunch hours, but they are pretty fast and organized. There are a few tables available to sit down, but I would recommend take-out or eating outside if the weather is nice. Hot tip: ask for Jalapenos in your sandwich for a bit of a kick. In terms of value and taste, Bon Me is hard to beat in Kendall. read more

I have to say that, overall, I find vietnamese food quite dull. That being said, Ive kept rying because i was sure eventually id find something I like. I was wrong. I had the fried green beans which was cold and didnt taste like much other than the fried, also cold, garlic on top. I also had the veggie udon noodles which had a curry sauce on them which was quite good. Except the noodles were overcooked, the poached egg on top just made it messy, and the beans were just a hard texture on top. Service should have better explained how things worked because we didnt see the FREE popcotn till the end which WAS delicious. I only want Thai chili popcorn for the rest of my popcorn eating days. Lighting and decor was cool. read more

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I work right around the corner from Bon Me and have gotten lunch from this place on several occasions. My first impression was that their subs are pretty good. Around a year and a half ago was the first time I tried one of their rice bowls, which ended up being a rather traumatic experience. I found a dead bee in my rice bowl. Now, I understand that something like this may not bother some people, but I am almost positive that the larger majority of the U.S population does not enjoy having insects in their food. In fact, most people are repulsed by it. I wish I still had the picture of the bee in my food to post on here. After pulling myself back together, I submitted a complaint on their website, to which they promptly replied. The responder apologized and explained that this very rarely happens, and that their employees are told to take great care in examining their produce before it goes over the counter. Along with the apology I was emailed one voucher for a free lunch. Sure. Understandable. Everyone makes mistakes. It took me a while to get over what happened, as I'm sure it would for many. I finally decided to give it another go. I picked up a rice bowl, brought it back to my desk and started eating it... I found another dead bug in my food. I couldn't believe it. This one was some weird dragon fly type insect. What are the odds that the one day I go back after not being there for around a year and a half, I have the same traumatic experience? Needless to say, I will not be returning ever again, and I advise any brave soul who does to make sure and check for bugs. read more

Bon Me - Kendall Square - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

While this was indeed a "pulled pork sandwich", it wasn't even on the same continent as a banh mi. Yes, I know they're supposed to be "untraditional". That apparently includes discarding the tradition commonly called FLAVOR. A good Vietnamese sandwich has a generous helping of daikon, carrot (or other veggie), cilantro, and peppers to give a balance of texture, spice, sour, and sweet. This had a few limp carrots stuffed in the bottom and almost no radish or cilantro. The alleged "spicy mayo" had about as much kick as a no-legged racehorse. Basically, it was a bun (and the bread *was* good) stuffed with pulled pork. I guess the fame has caused these folks to go seriously downhill, based on how much other Yelpers have raved about the truck. read more

Quite a good banh mi sandwich, fresh baguette, nice ingredients. Thai basil limeade was nice, good to try once. Vietnamese iced coffee very good. Soba noodles are also nice, the sandwich was more satisfying. read more

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Came here expecting to get some sandwiches, and ended up opting for their noodle boxes, which almost seemed like "deconstructed" Bahn Mi's. There are electronic kiosks at the front where you can choose what goes into your box, and it almost seems like a chipotle-style way of ordering: you get your base, meats, greens, and sauces. The food comes out super fast, and the people manning the counter are pretty busy, so don't expect any special treatment! I got an order of noodles with pork and all of the vegetables drizzled with the Vietnamese sauce. The food isn't too flavorful (or maybe I ordered the wrong combination of sauces, though I did pack a bunch of takeout sriracha cups to save the day), so that was disappointing, but it is quick and cheap! I also got their basil lemonade, which was an awesome, refreshing drink for a hot summer day. I see this more as a college student favorite more than anything, and nothing too special, but I'm glad I got to go! read more

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This place is all about fast food style Vietnamese food. You can place an order on self service ipad monitor. They always make food and get it ready within only few minutes. If you are running to somewhere like urgent yoga class or improv class this will be a good place to eat or get your takeout. My husband Michael and I got the cha shu rice bowl and tan tan noodle they both were good. Cheap, easy, tasty. Just try out. They also recently expanded their menu to Korean food such as bi bim bob. I may try it out next time. read more

I've heard a lot of raves about the food truck and when I found out there was a brick and mortar restaurant in 1 Kendall Square, I just had to check it out and went for a fuss-free dinner. Although I was really looking forward to the sandwiches, I'm trying to avoid gluten (at least in bread form) and so got the noodle salad with soba noodles, Chinese BBQ pork, and Vietnamese vinaigrette. I did find it to be overall tasty and refreshing. However, I gave it 3 stars (maybe more like 3.5) because the pork and dressing were both extremely salty, and I found myself craving some more greens to balance everything out. My husband also got the Vietnamese coffee, which he found to just taste like normal coffee with condensed milk. One other note: although there were only a couple other customers besides us on a quiet weekday evening, just about every table inside and out had leftover bits of food and grime. Maybe we had just arrived after a mad rush, but it would've been nice to have a cleaner environment. I would still go back, though, to try some of the other menu items and combinations and see whether the saltiness was a one-time fluke! read more