the broth was delicious the service was great. A gem in the plaza that I drive by everyday decided…read moreto stop by and check it out. Definitely will be back again. This might be my new go to spot. Ambiance was amazing. And there is a bar as well

Another day, another menu item to try!…read more Today we tried: -Mi Kho Dac Biet: delicious! Yellow noodle tossed with their sauces and a side soup. Toppings were very generous and consisted of fish cake, sliced pork, shrimp, pork liver, fried shallot, veggies and bean sprouts on the bottom. -Pho Dac Biet with Short rib: pho broth is very full and like how my mom makes at home! The short rib falls off the bone and is so tasty. Amazing portion size as well. -Che Thai: I love all of their desserts. Che Thai had coconut jelly, pandan jelly, longan, jackfruit, toddy palm seed, red rubies, etc. topping galore!! Service is super fast and workers are very friendly. Can't wait to come back and try different items off their menu!!

My number 1 go-to for Vietnamese food in the area!! Being Vietnamese and a foodie, this takes a lot…read moreto rate this as number 1! Not just me but my entire family would agree to this statement 1) Food is amazing compared to other restaurants in the area especially for rice places, noodle soups, hot pot and family meals. 2) Cozy and have plenty of space in the restaurant 3) Service is always on point!!

Have no idea what the hype about this place. My friends recommended us to tried this restaurant out…read moresince they have alot of great reviews. We came in a group of 7 people. The place was packed. The waiter gave us two large round tables because they have no table left to seated us all together. We ordered Bun Bo hue, banh trang tron, nem cuon, pho dac biet, com dac biet and a few drinks. The foods came out an hour later. We keep reminding the waiter about our missing food orders. Restaurant is very dark inside with little lighting. Foods are just average. A few complaints. My bun Bo hue was too spicy for me. Banh trang tron is too salty and dry. My smoothie drink tastes like artificial favor. It an experience but we won't be back here again.

I knew this was a local favorite when I saw a line of patient customers waiting to be seated. Don't…read morelet all the purple/teal signage deter you from entering. We got the pho dac biet (beef broth and noodles with eye round, brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe), bun bo hue (spicy, hearty noodle soup with noodles in fragrant lemongrass beef and pork) and com ga nuong (grilled chicken with rice, cucumber, carrots, radish). All dishes were sooo flavorful and the portions were quite generous. It is worth the drive out here for delicious Vietnamese food. Staff were efficient with ordering and cooking so tables were turned around and the line went quickly. Highly recommend a visit.

The food, efficient service and environment was amazing. I actually rolled into this restaurant a…read morefew years ago randomly on a rainy day. The pho, vermicelli, spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee were phenomenal! Many places these days do not add a lot of meat, but this place does not skimp out and that's even with an extra small or small size! Whenever I get the chance to stop by the south shore I absolutely come down here.

I've been going to N & P Saigon Subs since before COVID, and it's still one of my favorite spots!…read moreThe food is always fresh and delicious -- the sandwiches are packed with flavor, and the portions are generous. The owners are super kind and hardworking, and the service is always fast and friendly. It's one of those local gems that never disappoints. Highly recommend if you want authentic, tasty Vietnamese subs!

Awful place with awful attitudes. The inside is dirty and cluttered. The signs showing the price…read moreare confusing because many things are crossed out. The large lady gave a lot of unnecessary attitude when I asked her about the banh mi. There are many better places around. Took a few bites and had to toss. The bread was hard and stale.

Had a great experience at Monkey Lounge in Randolph and honestly was surprised by how unique the…read moreatmosphere was. The inside has a really fun upscale lounge vibe with colorful lighting, floral decor, hanging lanterns, and a huge centerpiece tree that makes the whole space feel almost like you are dining in a tropical garden. It feels trendy and lively without being overly loud, which made it a great spot for both dinner and drinks. For drinks, I ordered the mai tai and one of their mocktails. Both were well presented and came in beautiful glasses. The mai tai was refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet like many places make them. The mocktail was also excellent and felt thoughtfully made rather than just tasting like juice. For food, the short ribs pho was fantastic. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the portion was generous with tender pieces of meat. Definitely one of the better pho presentations I have had in the area. I also ordered the sizzling steak pate with baguette, which came out hot and smelled amazing. The steak was tender and savory, the egg added richness, and pairing everything with the fresh baguette made for a really satisfying dish. Overall Monkey Lounge delivers on both ambiance and food quality. It feels like a hidden gem if you want somewhere with strong date night energy, aesthetic decor, and Vietnamese fusion dishes that actually taste as good as they look. Would absolutely come back again.

Monkey Lounge is definitely a hidden gem in Randolph. I stumbled across this restaurant and decided…read moreto give it a try. We were the only two people there. The aesthetics were so pretty (as you can see in the video I uploaded). They had a short window of time where it's happy hour where you get half off 2 appetizers (per table). We ordered Braised Pork Belly ($12) this was a 7/10 only because it was alot of fatty meat, Wings/Soy Garlic Flavor ($15) 10/10, french fries with the garlic sauce that it comes with on the side ($9), side of white rice ($2.50), for my drink a Blueberry Mojito ($14) 9/10 just wish it wasn't such a small amount with a Hefty amount of ice but it was good. Lemonade for my kiddo ($6.50 she said it was a 4/10) and for dessert Ube Tiramisu ($10.00) 1/10... We weren't a fan of the Tiramisu but overall everything was good. I definitely plan to return.

Ordered for takeout, and so may be better in person. Banh MI bread was desirably flaky and crunchy…read more A good portion size for lunch. Flavor was solid but there was no "oh wow, this is amazing" moment. We did also get the coffee with Ube cold foam. That was surprisingly good as I feel most cold foams fall flat for me but this was very good. Service was good for pickup/ takeout.

Had the Bahn mi, fried rice, house noodles, fried egg rolls and smoothie with boba. So good that I…read morehad them catered a good-bye vegetarian party and a meeting. Food tasty, service great especially when picking up, helped bring it to my car and place was open and clean. My new favorite Vietnamese shop. Sue C.

I'm a pretty tough critic when it comes to pho, but this place was legit! My friend and I started…read moreoff with the Handcrafted Spring Rolls, which hit the spot. I'm pretty much a fan of anything with peanut sauce. We both got pho for our main dishes, which were delicious. I had the Round steak & beef meatballs PHO, which was awesome, with the two types of meat. My friend enjoyed her Vegetables and Tofu Pho. The restaurant was pretty nice for a casual restaurant. What I remember most was the waiter was super chatty, possibly more so than any other restaurant I've been to in the Boston area!

We visited on a Saturday afternoon with a party of six, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We…read morewaited about five minutes to be seated. The gentleman who helped us was welcoming, offered us tea, and got our table ready right away. It seemed like they were a bit short-staffed, as service started off slow. We ordered the shrimp fresh rolls, which were very fresh and tasty. The fried rolls were also delicious--the pork was moist and flavorful. The eye round pho had a flavorful broth, but the chicken pho was bland and almost sweet. Someone else at the table tried it and mentioned it tasted slightly like seafood. Both rice plates we ordered had very flavorful meat. The last dish we tried (not pictured) was the vermicelli combo bowl with a fried roll, chopped pork, and grilled shrimp, which was really tasty. For drinks, we ordered the brown sugar boba. It wasn't very sweet, and while that may appeal to some, I personally wished it were sweeter. The boba pearls were a mix of hard and chewy, which took away from the drink. The gentleman who assisted us was very attentive and even suggested how to dip the meat in different sauces to make it more flavorful. He was really attentive and kind. Overall, I'd rate our experience a 3 out of 5. It was decent, but I'm not sure I'd be in a rush to return.

First time going to a Vietnamese Restaurant. We were scared it would be a disaster. Personally I…read morehate Fish, I grew up in a Seaside town but I only eat clams. I told the young waiter that we were new and I didn't do fish and fish is a big part of the cuisine and he recommended a few dishes for us. I couldn't believe how tasty everything was. Even the spicey chicken wings cooked with a fish sauce, the hot, sour and sweet soup was awesome. Nothing like Chinese HS soup I was expecting. Everything was great, so much food we had to take some home, which I ate the next day. We felt like we belonged there because of the friendly atmosphere. Yes we went back and now it is on our rotation for date nights (were only 73) so still dating

The Pho was amazing and so fresh and delicious. Tran was our…read morewaiter and he was the right amount of attentive. The place was super clean and so much to choose from. I'm telling everyone how good it was and plan on going back real soon.

This is my last meal here. I loved the food, especially the hand shredded chicken!…read more Service will be gone. The ambience was normal.

I went in for lunch and it was half filled; the food was delicious…read more I'd only been once before and was impressed last time when I went on my birthday. Food was tasty and comforting. I'd love to return again. Their ginger lobster was really good last time and this time I got the fried squid rice plate.

Its a mom's and pop's shop. I think both servers are their children and are very nice people…read more(including the owner)! I don't think the prices on their menu are justified for the big portions they serve! Yes, they give plentiful ingredients for lower than standard menu price compared to my local area. I don't go to Dorchester often, so I am not sure if the other Vietnamese restaurants within its vicinity have similar price range. But this restaurant is definitely worth checking it out as it has a decent selection to order. I had Bun Bo Hue and my friend had #75 Crab Noodle Soup with Water Spinach. Bun Bo Hue was not spicy, was on the sweeter side, but it was flavorful! They provided me a saucer of chilly oil to adjust spicy level to my liking. #75 was good as well and like I stated it had plenty ingredients (at an affordable price)! If you are looking for modern or intimate atmosphere, this is not it! If you are okay with old school look and closer to homemade food, go for this one!

Food was so good. Staff was friendly. The mien ga xe was ok. Wouldn't order again. The banh canh…read morecua was very good. I come here just for this dish. Ambiance was nice typical viet restaurant.