We needed a quick lunch between meetings at Harvard and happened upon Le's Vietnamese in The Garage at Harvard Square. Le's is no frills - dark interior with an eclectic collection of chairs and tables. What it lacks in ambiance is more than made up by the sunny disposition of the owner and staff. We were greeted warmly by Le and his staff ensured timely and attentive service. We ordered the Pad Thai and the Lo Mein. Both dishes were flavorful and authentic. And at $15 a plate it provided exceptional value - especially for Harvard Square! Le's serves delicious, authentic Asian fare at a great price. The most compelling testament to the quality of Le's table was that everyone eating there was Asian. Highly recommend Le's for lunch! read more

Le's Restaurant - Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Really good Vietnamese place in the Cambridge that is well priced and has large portions. My girlfriend and I were craving pho and came here on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant is located inside an indoor plaza in Harvard Square. We came in and it was completely packed, but there was so much seating at the same time. The service here was great and we got our food in a decent time frame. I prefer my beef to be cooked well done and they were able to accommodate my request. The tendon was fantastic! The broth was also delicious and the bean sprouts were so tasty and added a nice bite to the soup. The menu here is extensive and there are many pho soups to choose from. We also tried the spring rolls in an umami peanut sauce, I wasn't a huge fan but my girlfriend loved them. For dessert we got their assorted fruit mix, which was just lychee and jackfruit flavored shaved ice. Very unique and refreshing! Will be back here for pho for sure. read more

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Le's is the only reliablely decent Vietnamese restaurant in Cambridge. It's located inside a small shopping area. There is public street parking available, which may be hard to find during peak hours. It's pretty big inside and has a lot of seating. I've been here many times and there's never a wait. The interior is a bit dated, but clean. Each table has a bottle of hoisin sauce and hot sauce (chili oil available if you ask). The dishes are generally about $16 per person. I recommend the vermicelli and pho dishes, especially the house pho and #33 (vermicelli with 1 fried egg roll, 2 pieces of shrimp, veggies, and some beef). For appetizers, the Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp and Japanese eggplant (a little oily) are delicious. The service was quick, dishes started coming out without 5 minutes. Our server on our most recent visit was great and checked on us a lot. Overall, Le's is a good choice if you're craving Vietnamese food in Cambridge! read more

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Tbh more like a 3.5/5 Food: My friend got like a salmon plate and you could tell the salmon wasn't fresh it was frozen. Also the broth of the pho was okay not really flavorful. The spring rolls and fresh were both good! Service: They we're extremely kind and fast Ambiance: it's like inside a a food court, there's plenty of seating inside for big groups. read more

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Le's Vietnamese is not a bad restaurant overall. I ordered the grilled shrimp, pork, and crispy spring roll vermicelli, and the portion size was pretty solid. The shrimp was nicely grilled, the pork was flavorful, and the spring roll was up to par. However, the protein to vermicelli ratio felt a little uneven, with a bit too much plain noodle. They also didn't give me enough fish sauce, so about half the time I was eating flavorless vermicelli, which was a bit disappointing. read more

Le's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Le's is a staple in Harvard square! The food is pretty good. Nothing that takes my breath away, but it's good if you're feeling in the mood for pho! read more

Le's Restaurant - I can't remember if I got the #18, #19, or #20! But this was the small - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great spot in downtown Cambridge, in sort of an Asian mall, with a lot of bright shops and kitschy kids stuff, the spot perfect for an impromptu dinner with family. Bun was fantastic and I head the pho was also. Quick and easy service without a lot of fuss, very efficient and accommodating. Will definitely go again when in town. read more

I used to love this place because they had tendon in their pho and because it's conveniently located in the square, but in the past few years, the service has been not great and the food has been only ok. Their pho is still fine, but the noodles in their vermicelli bowls are often overcooked and mushy to the point where you get 1-2 inch noodle pieces instead of noodles of normal noodle length. I'd stick to their pho even though they sometimes skimp on the bean sprout and herb veggie add-on plate. A few times, especially when going with larger groups, they've gotten parts of our order wrong and still charged us for the wrong items even after we brought it to their attention. They've served bowls of soup to customers after other plates or their fingers have gone into the soup when trying to carry too many dishes at once. Sure, the edges/bottoms of the plates and their fingers are probably mostly clean, but it still feels careless and unhygienic. The service tries to be efficient for sure, but I'd like to see them prioritize being a little more professional... read more

Unfortunately I got sick after eating the pho here with the raw meat. My pho wasn't super hot so I think the meat didn't reach a temperature that was safe. I ate the pieces that seemed the most cooked and I shouldn't have. Some still looked pink by the end of my dinner. The unfortunate thing was the food tasted good otherwise and the service was good. So maybe I just got a bad bowl? My friend got the seafood pho bowl and really liked it and seems fine- so maybe just stay away from the raw stuff read more

Best Vietnamese Food in Boston! As someone born and raised in Orange County's Little Saigon, I've had my fair share of incredible Vietnamese food and I can confidently say Le's is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boston. The Bún Bò Huế instantly brought me back home, rich, spicy, and perfectly balanced, just like how my mom makes it. The Vietnamese crepe (Bánh Xèo) was crispy, flavorful, and loaded with huge, fresh shrimp. And their Phở Đặc Biệt? Deep broth, tender meats, and everything cooked to perfection. If you're looking for authentic, home-style Vietnamese flavors in Boston, Le's is the real deal. read more

Came here with a friend when I was visiting. Food was good and did not have a wait on Friday night when we arrived around 7pm. Lots of space. read more

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It is located on a side street with limited street parking. I ordered a beef soup. The waiter asked me if I like tendon. I did not realize it but that was the type of meat in the soup. Additionally, I thought the broth was salty. So much for understanding the menu. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Sunday morning. I had to ask to be seated, ask for a menu, ask to order and ask for my bill. I guess they were short staffed. Overall I was disappointed with this restaurant. I would try another restaurant if I had a choice. read more

I absolutely love this place. Should you find yourself on the red line, hop off real quick and go to Harvard Square. The summer rolls are amazing and the vermicelli with tofu and peanut sauce is so, so good. This place is reasonably priced and the service is quick! Nice waitstaff too! It's one of my favorites, hard to believe I've been going here for decades (when it was Pho Pasteur). read more

Did not have any of the food... so this is a rating purely on the Vietnamese iced coffee. It is SO STRONG and only ~$4 which is great price. I recommend sharing it with a friend bc of how strong it is. You're gonna get the coffee jitters. read more

I really enjoyed Le's it's a laid back atmosphere. Our server was great and energetic but you can tell he was busy working a lot of tables. I ordered the pad Thai and it was on point, along with the the wonton soup. It was a great lunch meal to keep me going through the day. read more

Avoid going here if you're under schedule. Food was decent, three of us got two beef phos and a veggie pho with a glass of sake. Broth was alright and food tasted like any other Vietnamese restaurants in town. But I was really disappointed with the attenttiveness/speed of servers here, it took them so long to gave us a glass of sake and no one came and checked on us during the service, even though the business was not busy at all. read more

Le's Restaurant - 15. Special Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Authentic Vietnamese food! Sooo good Be patient with the service. They get pretty busy inside but they are amazing. Very casual inside. read more

I've been a loyal customer for 10+ years but the place has really started to go down hill. This has been the best Vietnamese in Cambridge and maybe Boston. But my last 3 times getting food have been awful. There was a slug in my watercress! The staff did not wash the veggies enough. Most recently I found bits of burnt paper and long white paper strips in one of their beef dishes. Absolutely disgusting. Finally, a lot of the staff now smoke. This is a huge red flag. You cannot run a restaurant while your servers and cooks smoke on their breaks. The second hand smoke gets into the food and drinks. Absolutely disgusting again. Please please prioritize hygiene. I am considering not ordering from here again. read more

They're so fast my pho is always ready in like 10 minutes and constantly good. Also reasonably priced . Shoutout

Descent Vietnamese food. Table ordered pho and the noodle bowls. Plus: they have a kids menu. The 6 year old enjoyed the pho and just about finished her food. Restaurant wasn't busy but took a while for the server to come take orders. read more

Le's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A pretty decent plate of Vietnamese food in Cambridge. The restaurant got super packed closer to the night but still very enjoyable. To find it, enter through a door right of a Harvard themed store, and walk up the ramp to the left. After walking past a majority of the other restaurants you will see it. Looks dark and small. read more

Le's Restaurant - 28. Grilled Meat Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Unfortunately, this isn't the good kind of 3 star review for an asian place. If I were absolutely dying for my viet fix, maybe I would come back. I cant speak to their pho, and my partner seemed to enjoy his, but I got the pork and spring roll vermicelli bowl and was disappointed. The sauce was very watered down and my pork was somehow ...crunchy? As in cartilage kind of crunchy. Our summer rolls were pretty good, but we had to remind them that we had ordered them. Nothing bad with the service, the people were very kind and frankly, for the price, makes sense for a college student go-to, just not quite up to my standard for viet food, being spoiled by San Jose viet my whole life. read more

Great food, quick service, and reasonable process. This restaurant really holds down the garage (the building that it's part of). The only shortcoming is that the ambiance is a bit lacking: a bit dark and unexciting read more

We went there last weekend with friends. The waiter rushed us to order after 5 minutes, saying that they have many reservations that day. But the restaurant was only 40%~50% full. They automatically charged 20% of tips to our bill. I suppose this is the practice nowadays. The main reason for me to write this review is that both my wife and I got sick after eating their food. Their pho is only warm but hot. We suspect the lattice they used was unclean. Haven't been to any Harvard Square restaurants since the pandemic. We will never go back to this restaurant anymore. read more

The prices here are quite reasonable (small size pho is around $10-11) and you can upgrade to large or XL sizes. I wouldn't necessarily come here if I had a craving for pho though. I remember being a fan of this place when I first visited in 2018, but after my recent visit I think the quality went down. I got their special beef noodle soup which comes with a little bit of every cut of meat (rare eye round, flank, brisket, tripe, tendon). By "a little bit," I really mean a little bit-- there was probably one piece of each type of meat in the broth. They did not give us any sauces at the table and the broth was quite underseasoned, so the meat did not have much flavor. This was the most watered down pho broth I've had. The broth lacked the aroma from various spices that pho broth usually has. The noodle portion was on the smaller side for what I've encountered in different pho shops. I was equally disappointed by their hue special soup dish (I'm guessing it's supposed to be like a bun bo hue). Again, there wasn't that much meat and the broth lacked flavor. Surprisingly, the broth wasn't spicy at all! read more

Le's Restaurant - Small special beef noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Been years since I was back at Le's but came for a quick meal before a show with my wife. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, portions fresh and large and price was reasonable. Honestly impressed this spot is still so solid! read more

I love the food at Le's and have brought many different people there who have all enjoyed it. The prices are still pretty reasonable, too. The service is mostly good, but like any place, not every server is terrific. read more

Always make sure to check your debit/credit card statements and keep a copy of your receipt. I left more than a 20% tip, only to find out they added an extra tip for themselves--all while smiling in my face! No matter what restaurant you go to, always review your statement, as it seems more businesses are trying to take advantage of customers. This isn't my first time visiting Le's--I've been a regular, enjoyed their food, and have always been polite, tipping more than 20%. So I was both upset and surprised to see that they took an additional tip without my consent. I had planned to bring 20 of my colleagues here for a lunch meeting, but I'd rather spend the company's money elsewhere in the square at a place I know I can trust. read more

Stopped by with a group of 4 for an amazing dinner (as always!). Two of us ordered the grilled pork chop (one also with pork skin and ground pork cake) - the pork was tender (with large portion sizes!), but the accompanying vegetables were not much to note. The caramelized salmon was juicy and flavourful, with a very rich sauce, and the bun bo hue I particularly liked for its nice balance of salty and savoury flavour. Again - excellent location, excellent price, excellent food, and I expect to be back here sooner rather than later. read more

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Le's was great! Dining method: Delivery (DoorDash) Speed: Not bad, about 45 minutes. Review: The pho/noodle soup was delicious and the summer rolls (rice paper wrapper rolls) come at a great price. The peanut sauce was delicious. The Hoisin sauce with the pho had SOMETHING special because it was addictive! The tofu pho came with fried tofu, which I hadn't seen before but was still great! (Cannot speak to the ambiance because it was takeout.) Will absolutely be ordering from here again! Things to note: - The "noodle soup" is pho. - If you buy two soups (takeout) they will combine all of the toppings and such for all of the meals ordered, such that you have to divy them up yourself, bean sprout by bean sprout. - They might not label the food, they didn't for ours, and it was a mystery as to which broth was the vegetarian one. I'm sure you can request otherwise in the ordering comments! I love quirky places, so these points are fine for me! read more

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Size and quality of the pho was great! I got a small Tai Nam, was perfect for a post work dinner. Flavor of the broth was spot on. Comes with bean sprouts, small lime wedge and basil on the side. Once you order, the food came out really quickly. I've been here a couple times and sometimes it's a little hard to flag down your waiter, but the staff are super friendly and helpful. read more

Le's Restaurant - 18. Tai Nam Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We went to this place because the menu posted on the front window looked very legit. When we walked in, the waitress, who was still wearing a mask, had plenty of tables towards the front of the place decided to put us way in the back at a tiny table for 4 people. The table was wobbly and I refused. She looked pissed and told me not to mess up her procedures. I told her nope I want the other table. She had to give it to me. Then, she never went to take our order. We had to flag down another waiter to take our food. Meanwhile, 2 ladies walked in and that waitress gave them the same size 4 person table In nice spot in the corner. She brought out menus for the 2 ladies while 4 of us had to use the stupid QR code to pull up the menus. The other waiter was very nice. We ordered 2 orders of vietnames eggrolls, which the description indicated that they were super legit, made with rice paper skin, not wheat like Chinese eggrolls. We ordered Banh Xeo, papaya salad and pho special. They gave us the banh xeo, papaya salad and pho. We started eating those and noticed the banh xeo was extremely coconut heavy flavored. This is not how banh xeo was supposed to be. The pho was very decent, however, and so was the papaya salad. After waited for a while we asked the waitress again about the eggrolls. Later on, another waitress came out and said they were sorry but they had so many take out orders that they are running behind on eggrolls. It will take a while to get our order. This was when we said just cancel the order, we paid and left. Overall impression was not good. The only good person there was the non-Vietnamese waiter. The others were terrible with customer skill, logical reasoning and basically critical thinking. Well, I'm going to be in Boston quite a bit but never again will I go here. read more

Some decently authentic and hearty Vietnamese food that is unfortunately marred by poor service. We went for Sunday lunch at around 2pm and the restaurant was completely packed with only 3 servers working the entire restaurant. Although the servers were doing their best, we didnt get our water until after all of our food had already arrived. With that being said, our food came quite quickly despite the chaos in the restaurant. The wonton soup was warm and comforting -- exactly what I was hoping for! The wonton skin was a little thick for my liking so I picked off the meatier pieces. The Vietnamese crepe had a mochi-like texture that was completely unexpected. There wasn't much flavor but when you dipped some pieces in fish sauce it made for a very yummy bite! My friend got the beef pho which she said was very tasty and quite authentic. Come here knowing that you're here for the food! If you care more for a more relaxed, quiet dining experience though, Le's may not be the best option. read more

Le's Restaurant - 11. Vietnamese Crepe - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Great Vietnamese food, and of all the Le's chains I think the Cambridge location is the best. Food I've tried: (* = my favorite) - EXTRA LARGE BEEF NOODLE SOUP ($14.50): the portioning is huge, making it a great value for the price. The rice noodle is nice and chewy, the meat is plentiful and tender. The broth is rich and well seasoned. One of my favorite pho's in Boston. - CARAMALIZED FISH (CATFISH) ($14): you can choose between catfish and salmon, and the dish comes with a bowl of rice. The catfish was extremely tender and not at all overcooked. There was a sweet glaze that went well with the delicate flavors of the fish as well as the starchiness of the rice. - EGG SODA ($4.50): tastes like carbonated egg whites. Not too sweet. Though if you don't like the flavor of raw eggs, I don't think you'll enjoy this drink. Atmosphere: - Located inside the Garage, the lighting is pretty dim. The place is usually not very crowded, and I have not found noise to be an issue. There are a decent number of seats. - The last time I visited, the giant fish that graced the aquarium that I have seen for the past 5 years seems to be gone. Bye giant fish. Service: - The waiters get their job done, the usual Asian restaurant briskness. The food comes out pretty fast, especially the pho. Overall: - Great portion x price x flavor. read more

Le's Restaurant - Caramelized catfish - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pho is my go-to food, so I have a pretty high bar for it. This place is just okay. The MSG is a bit heavy-handed, so I definitely get thirsty for a while after. Portions are pretty small, and I'm normally a small eater. There aren't enough noodles! And I wish the meat were more tender! Alas, as a pho-fanatic, there aren't many other options. I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Le's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A good place for a pho fix in the area! Spring rolls were crunchy and fresh, pho was warm and filling, ambience was laid back. This place will satisfy the craving for a warm broth you soup and hits the spot. The hardest part was getting the bill to leave - the servers are a bit hard to flag down but everything was absolutely delish. read more

Le's Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Atmosphere: it's dark in here. Not like a sad dark. Just soft dark lighting. Sometimes I walk by and question if they're open. Attire: casual. No dress code you can wear anything Food: Pho- the broth is so genuine. I'm not Vietnamese but I've had ALOT of pho in my days and I can tell this is beef broth. It's hearty and the spices shine through and I can tell there's not a lot of filler flavors. Spring roll- it's what you expect. Fresh. Pork vermicelli- very flavorful. Very fresh. Nice crunch and savory Fried rice- we got the combo with all topping and it was loaded. Deff a sharing dish. Location: it's right in Harvard square. Very convenient by train and walking. Price: it's what you expect. It's decently priced. Spent about $44 (not including tax) on all the dishes above. Not bad at all. Parking: street parking. Meters are 1 hour limit only. Don't know if there are 2 hour meters around this area. We went on a Tuesday and parking was very easy. There was plenty of street parking. Don't know how it is on weekends as it is in the heart of Harvard square. Overall: I was genuinely shocked at how good the pho broth was. This is my telling point of how good a viet place is. If the pho broth is good, usually everything else should not fall short. The staff is very nice and attentive as well. They are always busy around lunch time and for good reason. If you're in this area and craving viet food deff give this place a visit. read more

Le's Restaurant - Special pho, pork and shrimp spring rolls, combo fried rice, pork vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overall rating: 4.25 stars great spot but it can take a while for food to come out (THEY WILL BE MOVING LOCATIONS SOMETIME IN JULY) Food: Vietnamese inspired cuisine, we got pho, avocado milkshakes, and eggrolls Texture: the eggrolls were crunchy and paired well with the dipping sauce, the avocado shakes were thick and creamy, the pho was great and perfect for slurping Pricing: $8 for eggrolls, $6 for a shake and boba and $13 for a large pho Ambiance: dimly lit and intimate Seating & Parking: may look small at first but is more spacious inside (located inside the Garage) there is seating by the bar, by the glass windows and fish tank (I would not recommend this unless you don't mind people watching you eat), and normal seating and elevated seating. no parking Service: friendly BUT took forever for the pho to come out, I would not recommend going here for lunch or if you're on a time crunch Music: pop music Bathrooms: male and female Final comments: a solid spot for pho BUT can take a bit too long for pho to come out, usually pho comes out so quickly THEY ARE MOVING IN JULY 2023 read more

location: located inside "The Garage" within harvard square. 30 second walk from Harvard T station, so close and convenient. price: Quite good, I ordered the XL beef pho and it was $14-15. The dry dishes were in that price range as well. atmosphere: really busy and cozy. It's a really popular joint with locals and students alike. The waiters are constantly running around but they're easy to flag down. food: The Asian food scene is a bit hidden and hard to find in Cambridge, but this place is such a classic that everyone knows. The quality of the food is always on point and I really enjoy coming here on a colder day. The meat is tender and juicy. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. last remarks: try the Durian smoothie! It's so refreshing and tasty read more

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Came here on a Sunday night for dinner. We were seated immediately and it was decently busy. The interior is nice with ambient lighting and lots of wood. I ordered the Crispy Spring Rolls and Large Thai Nam Noodle Soup and my friend got the Seafood Noodle Soup. I really liked the spring rolls. My soup was good, but the broth wasn't as flavorful as other pho I've tried. That being said, it could've been the soup I ordered. The seafood soup was really good and my friend seemed to thoroughly enjoyed it (he cleaned out the bowl lol). I saw a few other reviews mention how it was hard to flag down their servers and I have to agree. The longest part of our meal was after we ate and had to wait to get the check. Overall, decent place. read more

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