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    Bon Me - Kendall Square

    3.7 (213 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion, Noodles
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Miso kimchi ramen
    Tatiana D.

    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!

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    Stephanie Y.

    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.

    Food Truck Fave, one of the preset bowl options
    Cyrus A.

    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.

    Cool sustainable business model
    Amy X.

    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.

    I can't stop getting this Pork Fried Rice. Large portion and so delicious!
    Nicole B.

    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.

    Salad
    Iris P.

    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!

    Noodle Salad

    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

    Bun Bowl - way too much ground meat and sauce plus mushy texture.
    Beth B.

    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.

    Vietnamese Summer Bowl

    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.

    Food Truck Fave
    Ellen C.

    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.

    K-town throw down
    John Y.

    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.

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    Nandanie S.

    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 :)

    Food truck!
    Pam C.

    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.

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