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    Nhu Lan

    3.3 (25 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BANH CANH CUA
    Jimmy N.

    Although they seem to get less business compare to Ba Le, their crab noodle soup (banh canh cua) is to die for! Thick rice noodles with crab meat and fried pork skin. It's amazing! The broth is rich and flavorful . Other than that, I usually do settle for their traditional Vietnamese sub which isn't bad. Make sure to ask them to toast your bread! It's a plus!

    Phan S.

    Bò bía $5.50 ! Dỡ tệ . Củ sắn cắt to và xào chưa chín . Vài con tép vụn ... sợ cách làm ăn của như lan này

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    Alexander L.

    Best banh mi I've ever had & I've been to the night markets in Vientiane in Laos. The bread is less crunchy then other places, it has some give to it. Vibe inside seems very authentic. 5 stars highly recommended.

    Herrito G.

    I wish the locals reviewed on here more since I saw a lot of people eating here. I initially went into the other side to grab some stuff to go like a banh MI but then I had the pleasure of seeing everyone eat a deconstructed noodle dish, therefore I had to try it. I got the HU TIEU NAM VANG KHO. If you don't include the KHO part then you will get a noodle soup dish. KHO means dry in vietnamese which essentially means a deconstructed noodle soup with the soup on the side instead of being inside the bowl with everything else. What an amazing dish, it is full of flavor and is well balanced with all of the ingredients inside. It comes with a soy sauce based sauce on the side and then your soup. The Sauce is to be added into the noodles if you feel like you need to add more flavor to your bowl. It has a variety of ingredients, from shrimp to quail eggs, char sieu pork , squid, and a fish cake . When you mix this up with some of the sauce on the side. It's such an amazing experience. This is perfect for a nice summer day because you get to enjoy the entirety of this dish without the soup making you sweat and drip all over. I can't say much about their other dishes because I haven't tried them yet, but I think I've found what's good here! There's a bunch of vietnamese places in Dorchester and typically they all have a pretty extensive menu. But the reality is that each spot is typically good for a few things imo. And for me this is it so far!!! I encourage you to try the other hu tieus in their KHO form if you don't like the ingredients inside the hu tieu Nam vang. I'm sure it's good too!

    Pho tai (beef noodle soup) and beef spring roll with peanut sauce
    Lindsay S.

    The pho tai (beef noodle soup) was really good, came with mint and bean sprouts as add-ins on the side. The real show stopper was the beef spring roll, they were tender and fresh. At dinner time, it was not too crowded so the food was served quick and the waitress was attentive.

    pho dat biet w/ bo vien
    Taylor A.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE- literally home, from home. I love the authenticity, & I know sometimes it's a language barrier but everyone works to accommodate and try to cater to everyone! I've been here 102637101x and not once had a bad dish!

    Shelley N.

    Fantastic. Ordered the clay pot pork with scallions and fresh ginger. It had the flavors of my childhood memories of Asian food. Fresh Spring rolls are fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Soups are varied. Tea is very good. This is the real deal. It's in a strip mall next to the Asian food market. It's a bit of a dump. The waiter may or may not understand you. Working class clientele. I love it. But, it is. A bit greasy. Nevertheless go find it and try it !

    Authentic Vietnamese, fresh and affordable.

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    The cutest gem of a place! With super nice employees. Would highly recommend for a quick bite. Very authentic.

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    Pho basil never disappoints and is our favorite go to ordering place for Vietnamese food!…read more We had just come back from a big trip and hubs was not feeling well came down with a cold and cough. So what better than to order some hot pho noodle soups! We ordered 2 pho ga and 1 pho chay. All very satisfying and I just love all the veggies in the pho chay soup and that broth is super flavorful!! We also ordered the fried rice with chicken which was also quite good and a huge portion too. The chicken wings and dumplings were great! Delivery came quickly. Leftovers for a couple lunches were great!

    This place is very close to Boston Symphony Hall, so I brought my colleagues here after the…read moreconcert! Pad Thai: Just like at Nine Tastes, my first bite was overwhelmed by the strong sourness... According to ChatGPT, American Southeast Asian restaurants may use concentrated tamarind sauce instead of the original tamarind-infused water, or reduce the sugar to suit American tastes, hence the extra sourness of Pad Thai. Learned something new! The shrimp was very fresh, firm and tender; the rice noodles were stir-fried with a great wok hei 鑊氣(wok aroma), and the portion was huge, but it got a bit oily towards the end. My favorite was the peanuts--they were incredibly fragrant, and not too finely ground, giving them a better texture. Also, a larger plate is really needed; it would be much easier to mix all the ingredients together. Drunken Noodles: The wide flat rice noodles were authentic. The spicy flavor added another layer of wok hei, and the thin layer of chili oil helped retain heat and enhance the aroma. Although a bit spicy, I felt it was the best of the three. Saigon Noodle: It felt like a combination of the two above, with a touch of sweet and sour and a hint of spicy, but neither was particularly prominent. It had a hint of sesame oil, but I personally don't really like sesame oil.

    Huong Que - Bun Mam Dac Biet - Special Fermented Seafood Noodle Soup

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    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!

    This place clearly has a lot of Vietnamese clientele, which means you know it's going to be good…read more The service and ambiance were great. We were surrounded by a lot of Vietnamese people who were all having a good time. We had the bun bo hue and the bun mam dac biet. The portion size for the price was astounding. I couldn't finish my soup and had to take it home. The broths for both dishes were amazing! If you love spicy beefy soups, go for the bun bo hue. If you like fermented seafood broths with a lot of seafood, go for the bun mam dac biet. The quantity of seafood in the latter was astounding. If you love blood cakes, you will get a ton of those in the bun bo hue. All in all, I loved going to this place and would visit again. You should give this place a visit.

    Ba Le Dorchester

    Ba Le Dorchester

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    This is my FAVORITE food spot in Boston hands down! The Bahn mi is out of this world no matter…read morewhich one you try It can get busy on weekends (worth the wait though) If you can go during a weekday it's great to look around while it's less busy Their Vietnamese coffee is a Must try It's very vegetarian friendly- tons of delicious tofu and veggie options to try Huge banner that for those in military uniforms or with an active military ID get a free coffee & sandwich

    We're regulars here. About 2x a month on average. Love the banh mi sandwiches…read more Also, must say that we have never encountered them marking up prices based on whatever they feel like (presumably based on them perceiving whether we would figure out that we'd been scammed or not--haven't encountered that here. BUT, definitely encountered this unethical deceptive practice at Ba Le in Quincy (inside the Kan Man Market). Any event, this Ba Le Dorchester is quite solid. Here are things they should really improve on to make it even better: - put expiration dates or packed dates on certain items, such as the desserts in the fridge. That's the norm practice elsewhere. Thus, the absence of these dates strongly suggests deception, i.e., bad faith attempts to sell older produce when they should already have been trashed. - do put the prices of the items rather than letting customers wondering or just blindly let the cashier ring it up without being informed of the price first. Why not place the price there? And yes, this is probably more desirable because of the aforementioned practice of marking up prices at the Ba Le Quincy Branch (this is documented all over Google and Yelp reviews for Ba Le Quincy), which may be why we have good reasons to be hyperly cautious when making purchases from these personnel.

    Pho Pasteur - Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Pancake/Crepe

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    Chinatown

    Phở Pasteur remains one of the busiest and most consistent spots in Boston's Chinatown for…read moretraditional Vietnamese comfort food. It's a high-energy, quick-serve environment that is perfect for a casual lunch or a fast dinner before a show in the nearby Theater District. The Food: * Pho: The star of the menu is definitely the pho. The broth is decent and reliable, served in oversized bowls that are perfect for a hearty meal. * Bún Măng Vịt: We also tried the bamboo shoot and duck noodle soup. It was okay, but it didn't quite hit the same heights as the classic beef noodle soups. * Freshness: The herb plates are generally generous and fresh, which is a must for any good boba or pho experience. The Experience: The service is extremely fast--designed to get people in and out--which is helpful because this place is almost always busy. Despite the constant crowd, the staff handles the volume well. It's not the place for a long, lingering conversation, but it is exactly where you go when you want a steaming bowl of noodles without the wait.

    I stopped by Pho Pasteur for the first time over a weekend and was surprised to see how large the…read morespace was! The menu is extensive with a variety of dishes but I opted to go for one of the more popular options, the BBQ Pork Chops (2). The dish ended up much bigger than I expected but overall I felt like the taste was okay. Some of the meat I received was quite fatty and the areas near the bone were still a bit red on the inside. Overall I'd rate my experience as okay - not something I'd necessarily seek out on my own.

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    Fantastic Vietnamese without having to go to the south shore. Lots of delicious options. Service is…read morealways friendly and quick, though sometimes, it's very busy and every table is taken. They always play nice, calming instrumental music. Not the fanciest place I've ever been to, but a great option for good Vietnamese food. Their beef pho broth leans a bit more on the cinnamon side and perfumes the broth with a nice, deep flavor. Bun/noodle bowls, rice plates, fresh spring rolls - you can't go wrong. Their chao tom/shrimp paste is also tasty and a nice, light protein. Best part? This place makes durian shakes. I recognize this is not what most people are into, but for those who are, they make a good one and I love not having to go far for it.

    Oh my goodness me heavily Pho…read more New Saigon is a must-visit if you love authentic Vietnamese food. Love local small places like this where it simply oozes authenticity. Nothing fancy, and yet everything is nothing short of outstanding. You just can't go wrong with that. The food is insanely fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The pho is rich and aromatic with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meats, and the portions are generous. Exactly what you want when you have that undeniable craving for Pho. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it an incredible value. Whether you're a local or just passing through East Boston, New Saigon is the kind of place you'll want to come back to again and again. Highly recommended!

    Nhu Lan - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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