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    Pho Basil

    4.1 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO BASIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Saigon Noodles
    Mia H.

    This spot is the perfect place if you're looking for a hearty, cozy, and delicious meal! Located in the back bay, Pho Basil specializes in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Their portions here are huge, prices are really good, and service is very quick and kind. I got their Saigon Noodles (something I've never seen at any other spot) and the dish came in a portion big enough for two meals. Super flavorful and bouncy noodles. Absolutely loved this place.

    Pho
    Hayley A.

    This right here is the place. Sign up for the waitlist online because it is worth it. The menu is extensive, the scallion pancake is the crispiest you'll ever have. The tofu curry was insanely flavorful. The pho is good but potentially a bit overpriced. I'm still dreaming of the curry from here, it's that good.

    Kao soi
    Lydia C.

    I've been to Pho Basil several times, with the experience ranging from great to mediocre. My favorite time to come is for the lunch special, when the restaurant is relatively quiet and dishes are even better value. In the evenings (even on weeknights), the restaurant fills up quickly. There are no reservations here, and the wait often trails out the door as diners circulate. Service is quick, especially in bringing out food, and the restaurant is quite casual. Drunken noodles here are decently spicy and a favorite. On the other hand, I found the kao soi to be average. While also spicy, I didn't enjoy the pickled vegetables much.

    Min Y.

    Fast service. Very yummy pho!! I recommend the mala pho, the broth is very flavorful.

    Pho tai, pad see ew
    Persia E.

    One of my favourite Pho places. I always get the Pho Tai or the Pad See Eww, and both coming from someone who was raised in the bay with lots of good Thai/ Vietnamese places that is very good. The service is very fast, and the waiters are very kind. Normal atmosphere, very casual.

    Thai iced tea
    Lily Q.

    Came with a friend for a 6pm dinner on a weekday and there was only a 5-minute wait. Staff was decently attentive; we were in the corner by the window so didn't get passed very often and had to flag the waitress down a few times. Restaurant itself seemed pretty clean with good lighting. My friend ordered the pho dac biet and I got the pho bo vien. I found it interesting that they don't halve the meatballs like most other places. Bowl had a good amount of noodles and the broth was not bad but not the best I've had. The Thai iced tea I ordered as a drink was pretty solid. They did seem a little antsy to get us out and give us the check despite the restaurant being only half-full when we finished eating. I would be okay coming back but don't think I'd seek it out.

    Menu (1/5) as of 11/23/25
    Winston L.

    A refreshing meal on a gloomy fall day. The Roti'N Curry Dip was a great starter, but surprisingly not spicy at all. The Pho Dac Biet was very enjoyable: a nice balance of tender beef and hot noodles, appropriately savory broth, and a variety of garnish. There was a large line outside when I came ~12, but was able to be seated within 10 mins after joining the waitlist. Service was very prompt (not rude though). +1 for the quick turnaround time (for the table and for food)! Def recommend!

    Ethan R.

    Well helloooo Pho What a wonderful local gem of a place to discover on a whim while having a craving for Pho. A warm & bright local eatery with a comfortable atmosphere and a menu with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes. Needless to say, but I'm going to say it anyways... our need & craving for delicious Pho was wholeheartedly fulfilled & completely satisfied.

    EMPTY PLATES denoting a delicious meal.
    Sue S.

    We were headed to the Boston Pops for New Year's Eve and wanted a tasty, sit-down dinner but not a 4 course event. I found Pho Basil, on YELP, based on location (a 3 minute walk from Symphony Hall) and that it was Asian (Thai and Vietnamese) food, among our favorites. Our concert began at 8:00PM and we got to the restaurant at 6:30PM on New Year's Eve. Not "fancy" but clean with lots of tables available and a very welcoming staff. We were met at the door, with pleasure and seated immediately. Honestly, during the whole meal, the staff couldn't have been more pleasant. June and Lin waited on us with smiles and personality. When the napkin fell from my lap, a young man brought several over before I noticed it. We ordered the Gyozas to start and a Singha Beer to share. Delicious. For our main dish, we shared the Saigon Noodles with crispy chicken. We rarely eat fried food but it was New Year's after all! I will go back for exactly the same thing again! I didn't realize until I went back onto YELP the next day that the Crispy Chicken is one of their specialties, a lovely crunch of flavor. Before or after the Symphony, Pops, or The Huntington, well worth the stop.

    Kylie B.

    Pho basil is a casual (but cute) Vietnamese thai fusion place that has all the staple dishes! Service is super friendly (the owner stopping by at all tables to check-in) and dishes are served fast!! I tried bun bo hue for the first time here and I enjoyed it! The portion was good, meat and noodle quantity were good, and the broth was tangy and enjoyable. I would say for Vietnamese places I was a bit surprised by the price (a bit more expensive than im used to).

    Combination pho
    Ava C.

    Yummy! Great service. The store isn't very spacious, but it's cozy. If I ever come back to visit Boston, I'll definitely come back here again :)

    Pad Thai, Saigon Noodle, Tom Yum Fried Rice (Crispy Chicken)
    Samantha G.

    Food was super flavorful and authentic tasting and pricing (lunch special) was great for the portion. Only criticism would be the wait staff, not the friendliest, but I understand that most customers go there for a quick solo bite instead of an attentive sit down meal.

    Veggie Tofu Curry and Thai Ice Tea Espresso with oat milk
    Cami C.

    Checked this place out and was very impressed! This place has been on my list for a bit, so it was nice to finally get to experience. We got there and the restaurant was full with a small line of people. We joined the waiting list and only had to wait 15 to 20 minutes before we were able to get a table. The ambience inside is nice. It's definitely packed with a lot of people when all the tables are full, but you're still spread out enough where you don't feel too cramped. Our service was also great the whole night and all of the servers were kind and welcoming when they came up to the table and even while we were waiting for our table to be prepped. The menu is very extensive with lots of options! I appreciated all of the indicators on the menu to show different dietary cues for spiciness or whether it was vegan or vegetarian. There is also a vegan section in the menu that covers all the items that are vegan as is. Definitely a good amount of options and something for everyone. I tried the veggie tofu curry. It was really good and indicated as spicy. I found that it wasn't too spicy. It was enough that you could taste the spice, but it wasn't overwhelming. I appreciated that the curry came with rice instead of being an add-on cost as it is with some places. I thought it was pretty good portions for the cost. If you're wanting to try multiple dishes, the portions are definitely good enough for sharing. I also got a Thai iced tea with espresso and was so excited to learn that they had an oat milk option so that it was vegan. It's been a long time since I've been able to have a Thai iced tea and I thought it was really good! I would definitely go back and get it again.

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