We came here for their new specialty the broken rice dish and it was the best in Boston so far …read more They also specialize in their sweet desserts and offer a variety of selections . The owners cook and served us at same time . Everything was good here .

Coco Leaf is located in Little Saigon, Dorchester Ave. Parking can be a bit tricky here as…read moreeverything seems to be street parking, that's what's painful coming in this area - but it's worth the trip if you're looking for Vietnamese spots! After eating a nice Vietnamese food lunch in this area, we were in the hunt for desert. Coco Leaf is a solid pick in this area and they also had assortment of pastries. We tried two (as pictured which was banh dua and matcha bun). Both were delicious and not too sweet which is what I look for in Asian deserts. Service was friendly and quick as when we visited it was in the middle of the day so there was no line. Ambiance is clean and has the typical vibe of a boba tea place! Our drinks were as expected -

I love this place. My favorite is the jasmine green tea with salted cheese. It's perfect, so tasty…read more The other drink we got was a passion fruit mango green tea which was also very refreshing. While we've had many beverages here, we tried their mochi waffle for the first time. It was crunchy on the outside but soft chewy and almost pillowy on the inside. And the dipping sauces really elevate the flavors. Ambiance is pleasant with a few games plus a dart board if you fancy. Staff is efficient and friendly.

On paper, this place sounds good- but in practice, it needs some work…read more On my last visit, I got a mango matcha smoothie, which in theory is right up my alley- but in reality, was wayyyy too sweet, and also barely tasted of matcha. I also got an egg waffle, which was fresh and hot and a nice snack- but was a small amount of food for the price. Not very impressed, and not a spot I'd go out of my way for.

This was brought to the clinic as a gift for us, so I can't speak on the service or ambiance of the…read moreestablishment, but everything we tried was delicious!!! We had a matcha smoothie, which had a sweet, strong matcha flavor - my favorite. We also had a mango smoothie, which was very refreshing. For food, we tried a bubble waffle, which was topped with strawberries and vanilla wafers. So delicious!!

We were getting delivery from a nearby restaurant and since some of the dishes were spicy I wanted…read moreto get something sweet to balance it out. Sweet Sip definitely met our expectations that day. I got the dark and stormy milk tea which came with honey boba. It was interesting to see that you could add free toppings to your milk tea which you rarely see elsewhere. I added the passion fruit jelly and pudding. Unfortunately there were no options in the delivery app to adjust for sweetness or ice so we got the drink as is. It was very well made but was sweeter than I'd prefer (my sweetness level is 70%). However because our accompanying dinner was spicier than expected, the sweetness of the drink actually helped us! I also ordered the mochi eggpuff with pandan flavor. I'm not sure if I could taste the pandan but the eggpuff was delicious. Again, sweeter than I'd typically like but the texture was great - crunchy outside with a chewy mochi filling. We had leftovers and it heated up excellently the next day in our simple toaster oven. This was intended to be a fun add-on to our meal and turned out to be quite essential - glad we tried them out!

As a California native, I've missed Che so much and was looking for a place for Asian desserts and…read moresweets. We made the 20 min drive to Dorchester to check out Bambu, which is a chain with many location in California. I got the che 3 mau aka the tri color dessert which is a classic that I usually get at other places. It was "not too sweet" which is an elite Asian compliment. Didn't have too much ice either and was perfectly yummy and satisfied the craving. Staff was very helpful and I was thankful they were so patient with us even though we came 40 min before closing (lol sorry!) Only complaint was that it was quite expensive for what it was, but that's just how it is in Boston in 2026 I guess.

It's been a while since I last ordered from Bambu but I was craving che and durian!…read moreI ended up ordering via UberEats & for the fruit addict & durian smoothie. Got both to qualify for free delivery with UberOne but didn't enjoy the durian smoothie at all. I knew that I probably wouldn't enjoy it before even trying it, based off the smell. It wasn't pungent enough LOL. It tasted very artificial and my guess is they used powder. I found the che to be too sweet. It came with a separate ball of ice (in a plastic bag hahahah) to add to dilute it a bit since the che only had the jellies and condensed milk. Mine had ~4 lychees, very little jackfruit that didn't even taste like jackfruit, and a bunch of red tapioca + green jelly. Overall, it didn't really satisfy my cravings unfortunately. It's too bad because I remember liking Bambu many years ago.

I'm sad this place is closed. This was one of my go to spots for a snack when I went to the Rozzie…read moreSquare Theater for improv/comedy. It makes sense if they are renovating the whole building. They have both bubble tea and frozen yogurt with plenty of topping choices. My favorite flavors are the mango, pineapple, and coconut. I love the fresh fruit and popping boba and mochi for the toppings. As with many froyo spots they charge by weight so depending on how much you loaded up would be the cost. I believe they also had 2 different size containers. In the past I remember my total being between $10-$15 so it can definitely add up! The owners also seem nice I think they tried offering a free milk tea that was made as a test for me and my friends that were hanging out in the space. Hopefully once the space is done with renovation they will be back.

Sadly closing soon as per signage. Went in after celebrating Holi Mela. The shop is located at…read moreprime location, right in the hub of Roslindale. Self service - you grab a plastic glove and cup, walk to the end of the shop, and start pulling down the handles to dispense yogurt. Some sample flavors are mango, vanilla , cookie and cream, and chocolate (want a mix of vanilla and chocolate? Then use the middle handle between vanilla and chocolate). After you're done with yogurt, move on to toppings (boba, candies, etc). Remember! It's weigh and pay system. My small portion came out to be exactly $6. Huge place but it's dark. Restroom in the back.

If I could associate my childhood with one place, it would be Banh Mi Ba Le in Dorchester. Easily…read morethe best banh mi I've had in my life, and I've been to Vietnam a few times. My go-to order is banh mi thit heo nuong (grilled barbecue pork) with pate. Everything is homemade and delicious - a crunchy Vietnamese baguette, crisp pickled vegetables, sweet barbecued meats, and a rich pate. Their pre-prepared foods are also excellent, such as their baked goods, banh cuon (rice rolls), goi cuon (spring rolls), cha gio (fried egg rolls), and mi xao (stir-fried noodles). I also love their drinks - my favorite is their nuoc mia (fresh sugarcane juice), and you can't go wrong with a Vietnamese coffee. I think they have a couple of tables, but it's mainly a take out spot.

It was my first time here yesterday and there was a line with 10 people ahead of us. Really good…read morebanh mi's. I got the bbq pork and my husband got the bbq beef. Both were really good. I feel like I could've eaten 1 and a half sandwiches because I was so hungry when I went and they sandwiches are light. Affordable and hard to come across a place that's actually within the budget that it states on its page. Ie it's $ and IS $. Whereas other places it'll state $ but when u get there it's actually $$. The service is quick. We got our order to-go but I did see a few chairs to sit and eat.

I was here a few years ago and it was awesome…read more I happened to be in the area so stopped by again It is more authentic Thai food which is the only good thing I can say though you'll get a bunch of rice and little meat. They have a kiosk you order food. The first thing you see is how many pennies they will charge you for any fork knife spoon plate bag etc. it's making customers wonder if you're stressing over pennies what's the quality of food like are they skimping on that too? I ordered a pad kra pao. It's always been served with an egg. Not here, that's $2.95 extra! The price doesn't include any meat/tofu, you have to choose one that's at least $1.95 more So $17 plus tax for a takeout and they make me pay .03 for a fork and no napkins anywhere to be seen btw. The dish was almost all rice. There was maybe 6oz of basil peppers and minced chicken Gf had a panang curry which was also almost all rice I won't be coming back sorry to say especially given the horrible traffic that plagues this area. That's my .03 or the cost of their stupid plastic fork....... Next time I'm headed north on 93 to Bangkok spice in reading

Pad Thai wasn't bad, a little amateurish but still tasted good. For a place that gives McDonald's…read morevibe it was fine. The chicken could have been less dry and tofu appetizer is better than it looks. Super crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with tasty sauce. Reasonable pricing

For a late lunch, I stopped by Pho 2000. On a Wednesday at 2 p.m., it was empty. I put in my order…read morefor spring rolls ($4.50) and bun bo hue ($13.95). The spring rolls arrived within 5 minutes--two rolls, cut in half. The rice paper was springy enough, the sesame sauce wasn't watery, and the shrimp wasn't overcooked or old. I don't need to ask for much else at a neighborhood pho joint. The bun bo hue arrived a bit after I finished the spring rolls. The noodles were springy, the broth piping hot so the bean sprouts wouldn't sap too much heat, and the portion size was decent. I enjoyed all the beef tendon, but it was missing the pork blood and the funkiness of chili crisp that usually defines bun bo hue. The bun bo hue itself is a miss by its own definition, but still a solid beef noodle soup. That's the primary reason for 3* instead of 4*. Not a bad place though, especially for the price point. I'd come back.

Pho 2000 is a humble no frills establishment that is a IYKYK type of feel. The catfish was…read morefantastic here and is an absolute must try. They fry it and then grill it to give it a nice smoky flavor. Also it is HUGE and best shared. Everything else we tried was also great, but the catfish was the stand out. All the food comes out super quickly and filled up our entire table. It was a unique and delightfully delicious dinner we had here and I can't wait to return.

A classic Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Fields Corner, Dorchester, where Boston Little…read moreSaigon calls home. I grew up going here a lot with my family and friends because they do the timeless, classic Vietnamese dishes well. Pho, bun bo hue, bun thit nuong, rice dishes, and more. You honestly can't go wrong with any dish here. Service is quick and food comes out fast. I don't think it's the best Vietnamese food I've had in my life, granted I'm Vietnamese and have had a lot of Viet food in my life, but pretty darn good for Boston. Although it's been a while, there is a lot of nostalgia I associate with this place. Wishing them the best and hoping to pay them a visit someday.

The food was very good. We started with some summer vegetable wraps and then had two pho dishes…read moreand one spicy clam noodle dish that had several vegetable that I don't normally see on a menu. Service was OK - our waiter was very friendly and helpful though he needed a couple of reminders about our order. We greatly enjoyed our meal and will go back the next time we are in Boston