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!!

Really delicious food and friendly atmosphere! Had an amazing dinner and the drinks are so good…read more Everyone working was super kind and friendly and took great care of us. Hope to be back soon to try more of the menu!

Been here a few times over the years and have had the chance to try multiple dishes that I'd…read moretypically get when going to any Viet restaurant. I tried the broken rice with pork chop, pork skin, and pork egg cake, lemongrass chicken, pho with eye round and brisket, bun bo hue, and both of their spring roll offerings. Every dish came out quick and in large quality portions. The broth in both noodle soups were very good and the bun bo hue wasn't too spicy and was full of lemongrass flavor. The pork chop was a bit tougher than I'm used to and I did not like the pork skin, but the lemongrass chicken was juicy and tender. Just keep in mind that it takes 15-20 minutes to prepare the chicken dish. The service is quick and friendly and they have a button you can press in order to get the waiter's attention even though they're always walking around anyway. Overall a solid spot for Viet food in an area loaded with good Viet places. I'm going to have to give the pork chop another try because it's typically one of my favorites.

If you're on the hunt for a restaurant with an authentic and delicious Vietnamese experience, look…read moreno further! Pho 89 has a ton of great dishes to choose from, some more and less exotic than others, and the food is always of good quality. The staff here is super friendly, service is quick, and everything is always tasteful. I've had various versions of their pho, as well as their Goi Cuon Tom Thit (fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp) and both of them were incredible. The large bowl of pho is more than enough to feed one, and it comes in tasty bone broth, with noodles, and a large side plate of bean sprouts, lime, basil, and chili oil on the side. The fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp were even better I'd say. Their favor was incredible, and the peanut sauce they're served with is one of the best peanut sauces I've had in years. This place is an easy 5 stars, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

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 is amazing! We get our food in 10 minuts MAX! So service also check! And dont even get me…read morestarted on the ambiance. The people that work there are the best! They will remember our name in the second time you come! Pho is a place we go to every sunday because of how great it is!

Haven't been here in so long since I am from CT. Their Avocado shake with boba is so delicious!…read more It's hard to find a spot when you order a smoothie or boba tea that the pearls stay soft. I hate how some get hard and not enjoyable. Even after 30 minutes the boba was still soft. I give that a 10/10 and the service is good. I also grab some cold cut banh mi. I enjoy their banh mi here rather than dorchester in my opinion. Will be back when I'm in town next time.

Delicious! Our whole family loved it. Everything was super fresh and made upon ordering. Sandwiches…read moreand Pho soup delicious. Kids loved the banana coconut smoothie. Take out only so plan accordingly!

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.

They stick to their menu, with no alternatives, but I thirst for their list... go enjoy!read more

Tried the cold cut with cha lua only and the bread could have been more crisp, but the portion of…read moremeat with the pickled veggies were plentiful. Flavor was as you'd expect, but not as good as other banh mi I've had. I also had a Thai tea as part of a combo and I thought it was decent but a bit too sweet for me. Of the banh mi joints here in Randolph that I've tried, this one is pretty good but not the best. I can't comment on how the rest of the food is, but I'd come back to try the BBQ beef. The service was friendly, but slow even with being the only customers in the store. The space is small, but they have a few tables you can dine in at.

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!

I would say 4 rating but leaving a 5 stahhh because the service was indeed Pho-nomenal like another…read moreyelper had said. The owner (whom I presume is the owner) was SUPER inviting and always has suggestions. Glad his beautiful establishment is on the south shore we need more spots like this. We ordered the pork chop rice plate and the pork rib / 3 protein pho. Now how i would describe i is a "healthier" version of the dish in taste, others may think it's a tad on the lighter/blander side for the broth compared to home cooked or other competitors. Meat was fall off the bone tender. They have a house blend fish sauce and accommodating side dips per dish. He'll let you know the best way to eat the dish if you're not sure. The rice dish, the porkchop was massive and cooked perfectly! Enjoyed it very much! My rice (i should have probably opted for the broken rice but i chose regular white rice, which I believe was older rice, a bit clumpy/hard. The side soup pairs well with the dish so i appreciate that a lot. They also brought us tea which was perfect on a rainy day! Overall I'll definitely be back. Different take, i appreciate the lighter style of viet cooking, but many probably know it for its bold flavors. Pricing is on the higher end of the spectrum but you do get your portions worth for the money. Viet food i believe should cost more compared to some of their counterpart asian cuisines! Beautiful dishes should get the spot light.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I have traveled to Vietnam several times and…read moreeaten at some of the highest rated Vietnamese restaurants, this one truly rises above in every category. Cleanliness - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Portions are amazing and prices are so reasonable. The manager? Owner? Guy that literally knows everyone by name? Treats every guest like they truly are the only person there? He's incredible. Suggested delicious dishes and remembered our orders even though it was just our third time in the restaurant. He was genuine and so hospitable. Staff checked in on us several times even with a packed restaurant. Food is delicious, I feel like you cannot go wrong with anything you order. I am a born again vegan, my husband is a pescatarian, my son is a picky eater - yet they get it right every time. This place is a hidden gem and you will not be disappointed!

Well, my takeout dinner is excellent, but here's the problem:…read moreWhen I tried the mint from my brother's pancake, it tasted peppery. So next time, I wanna order some different, but not the pancake.

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!

Another classic Vietnamese restaurant in Fields Corner, Dorchester. I got a couple of takeout items…read morehere mainly rice dishes with Vietnamese, sausage (nem nuong) and grilled pork chops (thit nuong), and right off the bat. I greatly appreciated how they had so much protein. I find a common trend in Vietnamese restaurants that they will skimp on the protein, and in exchange, provide a lot of white rice. To each their own, but I prefer a good balance of both. I haven't tried other dishes, but they have a large menu and I'm curious if their other dishes are just as good. I saw that they make hu tieu kho as a secret menu item that they make and I find that it's pretty rare in Boston, so I'd love to try that one day.