As someone who isn't from this area, compared to other places the menu might be small in options, but i believe as a Vietnamese person that the quality is up to par. The pho tasted homemade to what my mother would make and the vermicelli dishes taste like what it should. I recommend this place to those close around the area or not to give this place a try! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - B8. Special Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts

First off, the staff is so friendly and this is one of our favorite places to go. The food is always so yummy, I love the shaken beef with fried rice and the coconut water is a great treat. Highly recommend them. It's always so quiet and I feel like it's a hidden gem. read more

We have been meaning to try this place for quite some time as both of us are fans of Vietnamese food. My husband and I had some time to stop for lunch recently after having run several nearby errands. We arrived at about 1:30pm and found ourselves in a nearly empty restaurant; only one other table was occupied. We had noted that the parking lot was virtually empty and I wondered aloud whether we should just pick another place to eat. We opted to stay. We gave the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, hoping that maybe we missed other people who had come earlier for lunch. Upon entering however we saw that there was just one other occupied table of two. A couple of other people came in to pick up take-out but otherwise throughout our time there it was a ghost town. Years ago, in this same spot there was another restaurant serving Greek and American food and we enjoyed going there. The restaurant looks much the same as it did back then. It sits in a small strip mall. The building is fairly nondescript on the outside, prettier on the inside. There is a bar area (with full bar menu) with stool seating and then two larger dining spaces open to each other. There is ample parking both in the front and back although it makes sense to park in the back as that is where the entrance is. There are some tables for outdoor dining but the area looked closed down although the weather is certainly still excellent for eating outside. This may have to do with lack of help or lack of adequate business to support additional dining. To cut right to the chase: we did not care for anything about our experience here. Our server, and it looked like he was the only one in the place, was nice enough but not particularly attentive. He seemed quite young...perhaps the owner's son? He was not well trained on service or table setting. Once we were seated out came mason jars of ice water which was appreciated but upon taking our first sips we noted that something was off-tasting. Eek! I think perhaps the problem stemmed from using ice cubes that were old and stale and hence gave an off putting taste to the water. I don't what else it could be since our water in this area tastes just fine. With that issue, we each ordered a bottle of Saigon beer. My husband suggested we not say anything to the waiter about the water not wanting to get off on the wrong foot. In hindsight I disagree with him. If you can't get the water right.... The waiter quickly brought out the Saigon beer but did not bring glasses. I had to flag him down to ask for them. I am not adverse if on a picnic for example or in some *extremely* casual situation to drink beer out of a bottle but I don't prefer to do that and certainly don't want to do that in a restaurant. Similarly, the table was "set" with only napkins and no utensils of any kind. We started with an order of shrimp spring rolls which came with peanut sauce. The peanut sauce had some kind of thickener added to it as the consistency was a bit gelatinous (even that word is off-putting but it is apt) and it was mediocre at best. I am betting it is not made in-house. The spring rolls themselves were flavorless and rubbery. There was very little shrimp. A spoon was needed to dole out the peanut sauce but we weren't given one. We each poured a bit of the sauce onto our plates which of course then left drips along the side of the ramekin which fell onto the table. We each ordered a pork banh mi. These were only marginally better than the spring rolls. The roll was crusty, warm and tasty, but we were underwhelmed. Usually banh mi are an explosion of fresh flavors and these once again were bland, uninspired and underspiced. There was something oddly sweet in the dressing on the banh mi. I couldn't place what it was exactly but I didn't like it. I left my banh mi mostly unfinished. We got out of there pretty quickly and left hungry. It was not a pleasing experience on any level. There are many Yelp reviews from customers who clearly like this place. Maybe this was an off day, maybe the quality of food and service is affected by the ongoing pandemic and lack of adequate help. I don't know and it doesn't matter. Train your staff in good service including how to set a proper table. If you open your doors to customers, make sure what you are serving and how you are serving it is up to snuff even if that means cutting the menu back. My instinct was to leave once we saw how empty it was inside. Having ignored that instinct, I thought to leave after that first sip of water but ignored that red flag too. Note to self (and this is a note I have given myself countless times!)...listen to your inner voice! Just because you have already been seated in a restaurant, doesn't mean you can't get up and leave. It's a shame because we like supporting local businesses but this won't be one of them. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts

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We both liked this Vietnamese restaurant, a 10 minute drive from the beach in Nantasket. I got the Grilled Onion Beef Vermicelli and the wife got Thin Beef Pho. I don't really recall any/many mint leaves in my dish. And I wasn't thrilled with the fish sauce which I felt was a little too sweet, but a lot of people like it that way. Overall, I felt this was a good value with decent prices and food quantity - although I wish they had been slightly more generous with some of the veggies, i.e. cucumber, scallions. My wife's Pho dish was also quite good and I thought the broth was exceptional. We also got Vietnamese Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. Both were served in generous sized jars (pictured) and were excellent, as were the veggie spring rolls. Overall good quality and good value. The service, as my wife and some of the other reviewers have noted, was exceptionally courteous and pleasant. Being a Boston area native, I'm used to surly service so I was less affected by this. Very nice outdoor dining area too. They took part of the back parking lot, partitioned it, and set up tables and plants read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese coffee and Thai Iced Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts

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Excellent food, large portions! We found Nguyen's on Yelp and stopped on there a road trip from Boston to Cape Cod. It was delicious! We ordered the Vietnamese Pancake as an appetizer and it is large! Big enough to share among three to four people. Filled with a lot of veggies and shrimp, and the pancake itself was super tasty and had amazing texture. I had the chicken pad Thai and it was PERFECT! Husband ordered the Chef's Special and also really liked. Come hungry, portions are large! Service was excellent. Our waiter was super attentive and kind! read more

Come on Nguyen's Kitchen, this is UNACCEPTABLE $10 banh mi, 3 tiny slices of meat, 1 jalapeño slice, 1 half cucumber slice... do better read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Come on Nguyen's Kitchen, this is UNACCEPTABLE $10 banh mi, 3 tiny slices of meat, 1 jalapeño slice, 1 half cucumber slice... do better - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts

The service was fantastic, very accommodating and quick to please. We ordered the Nguyen's Special Pho and it was incredible! The bar area was well kept, and the entire establishment was very clean. I highly recommend the egg rolls and the chicken pad Thai, both of which were well executed dishes. read more

Just went again because we needed a place to bring people. This time we just got generally Asian restaurant dishes. Again, I wish the owners would study Asian restaurant food in other areas. We will not go again. read more

My wife and I are regular customers. Great food and service. Never disappointed. Very nice ambiance.

Rather disappointed given how highly rated this place was, and sadly given the quality of the food did not make the list of places I'd go back to when recreating on the South Shore. Liked that they had smoothies and those and the tropical alcoholic drinks were good. Food was...OK. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't delicious. My husband put aside some of the chicken in the pad thai because it was a bit rubbery. Savory pancake and dippable side salad was an interesting idea, but the pancake was hard to dip, probably had too many spouts, and the sauce was unremarkable. Rice in sizzling pot was sort of what I'd expect from a cheap food truck, but with nicer presentation. Menu could definitely use more pictures or details. There was a strong smell when we arrived, which at first I thought was some sort of bathroom cleaner, but I think may have actually been incense for the Vietnamese New Year? The place was mostly empty (though we were there a lot earlier than normal for dinner) and the staff seemed to personally know the other customers, presumably regular locals. Service was very friendly and attentive and the interior is spacious and a nice mix of modern (like the dark benches) and traditional elements (like the fireplace). read more

I'd been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance this weekend (my cheat day Saturday). The entrance to the restaurant is in the back where there was ample parking. The ambiance is a little kitschy but cute. The Christmas decor is still up in spots in March. I visited at around 1pm on a Saturday and pretty much had the place to myself for most of my meal. Two other parties joined while I was eating. The customer service was great and unexpected given my experience in city based Vietnamese restaurants where the check ins with the waitstaff are typically few and far between. I had the fresh spring rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce, the signature pho, and hot Vietnamese coffee. The spring roll wrappers weren't well hydrated and were a little rubbery. Each roll had the equivalent of maybe one shrimp. I was left wanting more shrimp flavor. The Nguyen noodle soup was okay. The broth was very mild, there was a lot of noodles (I would say more than the 6oz industry standard) and the meats, with the exception of the rare steak slices, were few and far between. I was really looking forward to a little more tendon. There were just enough toppings with the bean sprouts, Thai basil and spicy chili sauce. The hot coffee was a treat. In the interest of full disclosure, I have an unusual affinity for sweetened condensed milk. Some might find this drink a bit too sweet. Overall, this was a solidly okay experience. It's not like the larger pho places in the city and it costs double. I understand why the flavors might be milder in a suburban setting that doesn't cater to a larger Vietnamese population, so I wasn't overly disappointed knowing that going into this experience. I will try again when I can't get to my favorite spots in Dorchester. read more

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This pho is better than many of the options we have in LA and San Diego. We are typically only in this area around the holidays, but when we are, we always try to stop here to get some great warm pho in the cold weather. The broth is perfect and very flavorful. We also like that it isn't extremely fatty. We got chicken and thin steak, both were great quality and amount of meat. The shrimp rolls were also solid. Will be back next time we're in town! read more

Everything was fresh and delicious. Thank goodness for a restaurant that does something other than burgers and pizza. Ben and Tommy are nice people with a great sense of humor. Good stuff! read more

Most people I know have never tried Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup. I've been eating it since the first Vietnamese restaurant opened in Boston decades ago. Let me tell you, IT IS DELICIOUS! I was thrilled when Nguyen's Kitchen opened in Cohasset so I no longer need to drive to Quincy to get it. I reccomend you step out of your comfort zone and give it a try! read more

Really cute spot in south shore. My friends and I went around 4 on Saturday. Our waiter was very kind and knowledgeable on what our celiac friend could and could not have. I had the vegetable pad Thai and it was delicious with lots of flavor and vegetables. read more

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THE BEST!!! I love this place, I order out all the time and it never disappoints. Always so good especially the spring rolls and pho!

Walking across the parking lot smelled amazing. I was shocked to find no one in the place. Got take-out pho ga and a vegetable and noodle dish. When I called in the fellow taking the order suggested which beef on the pho. Having never been to the place I appreciated how he engaged with me. Food was great. Pho shipped with thinly sliced raw beef to cook in the broth at home. My kids loved the noodle dish. Would definitely go back. Walking in there are all these potted herbs. I figure they use them, which was a fun add to the ambiance. High hopes this is a 5 and I can add another star when we dine in next time. read more

Really excellent food. Got take out so cannot speak to the service at the restaurant but the takeout was really good. The Bahn Mi was one of the best I've had; great crusty bread and the wings and spring rolls were so fresh and delicious. I will be back to sample more! read more

Glad finally someone open a good Pho / Bun Vietnam place in the south shore area I ordered their grilled pork vermicelli bowl better than Pho countryside in Quincy. Vermicelli Bowl reminds me of my fav Pho place in LA! Next time I'm going to have to try their pho and grilled pork chop rice to compare it and see if it's better than Pho Lin. I like the ambiance as it's very much like a gastropub decor, they probably took over from the previous owner. Be nice to have a beer in the summer and have my pork chop rice read more

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The Pho was really well made and the meat was quality and tender. Such a nice atmosphere and really nice staff. My main reason for reviewing was the egg rolls - full of fresh veg and served on fresh lettuce which almost never happens. Will definitely be coming back to pick up banh mi sandwiches for my next beach day. read more

Fantastic food and service! Food made authentic/homemade. Worth a trip to Cohasset, MA

Excellent service and very fresh food. Worth the trip to Cohasset. Owner, Tu, is so nice! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Seafood noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts

First place I ate at that didn't taste like it was filled with MSG. Tasted great and I didn't feel all dehydrated after eating. I had the Nguyen special noodles. Fantastic! Kinda brim for an Asian place, it was dark. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen is awesome. Great food, great bar, great service. It's crazy that they're not busier. They belong in Cambridge, where they'd be better appreciated. Order a Mai Tai. It's the real thing, not from a cheesy mix. Don't order the crab rangoon. It's below their standards and probably yours as well. read more

I've been coming here consistently- so good, so local, best pho on south shore. They work really hard and have an awesome menu. Super relaxing and love the authentic food.ban mi is incredible read more

I thought that the food was mediocre at best. Pork gyoza were flavorless. Pad Thai wasn't what I'm used to. I wouldn't come back here.

I had the special pho and and it was absolutely delicious. Wonderful atmosphere and very kind and professional service from all the staff and the owner. 10/10 read more

We got delivery from Nguyen's last night - Not only was the service speedy and super professional The food was SO GOOD I got the tofu pad Thai and veggie stir fry noodles - amazing My husband got the chicken pho - he loved it Highly recommend!!! read more

Try to get a seat at the bar otherwise there's no ambience so I don't expect that. The seafood is fresh and well-made. People are great here. Run quickly from Jake's and eat here! read more

Great service, great Vietnam food, but also some Thai. I keep coming back and never disappointed.

Well.... Following up on on a couple of my comments. I made a typo when I said "Thai". I realize Vietnam & Thailand are 2 different countries & cultures, so I apologize for that blunder. My son loved the Pho. I have yet to be back after my initial visit, because the small rice plate I had for $14.50 at 11:30am was just too expensive. Maybe I will give it another go. As I said in my previous post, I was there on opening day. I never got 15% discount as I saw posted here, nor as much as a complimentary soup or appetizer, but no worries, just saying. I really hope you do well here in Cohasset and put an end to the "Curse of Koko Island" chúc may mắn, tên jim read more

Love this spot! Please consider opening one in or near Plymouth center. You'd do so well. We've been twice. Both times excellent. Lovely customer service. We've ordered pho chicken and filet minion both times. Get it with mixed veggies. The lemongrass chicken screwers are insanely good. I'd love it if they offered a meal with lemongrass chicken. The only downside with this place is it's so far off route 3. read more

Best pho soup! Very fresh ingredients and they have a good Mia tai as well. Very good spot. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Pho K2. Chicken Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Cohasset, Massachusetts