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Love this spot! Food was incredible and worth the wait. Rotin Curry Dip- I could drink the dipping sauce it was that good. Edamame- too salty. Need to tone down the salt but still good Panang Curry- incredible and if I lived here it would be my go to dish.
I don't know where to start for my review of Pho Basil. As a small business I want to give them as much credit as I can, but be as honest as possible. I ordered the Pad Thai with no modifications other than no bean sprouts, My group also ordered the Curry Puffs, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Ew, and Thai Tea. To get the worst out of the way before I get to the better part of my visit, the Pad Thai was majorly disappointing. It was sauceless and very dry, and lacked flavor other than lemon. If i'm being blatantly honest, I genuinely, truly, and honestly proceeded to order myself some pizza after I tried a bit of my food, and left it for a friend to finish (I fear she wasn't even keen on finishing the meal, and unfortunately it went to waste). 2/10 What I can say works WELL for this restaurant is the Drunken Noodle Dish with steak, it was full of vegetables, sauce, and very flavorful and tasty! I strongly regret not ordering that to begin with, as I tried some of my friend's dish and was jealous! 8/10 My other friend ordered the Pad See w/ shrimp, and it was okay, but lacked some flavor, she ended up adding sauces from home to liven up the dish, Not as good as the drunken noodle, but not as disappointing as the Pad Thai. 5/10 The stars of the show, besides the drunken noodle dish, were the: - Curry puffs, which I loved 9/10, - & Thai Tea 7.5/10. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely not bad. The actual space itself is a bit crowded if i'm being truthful, there is seating for in house customers so don't fear that factor, but for those who are ordering take out be aware that there is not much of a waiting area, which isn't a huge necessity, but makes things a little awkward when you have three women waiting for their order somewhat imposing on a couples intimate date due to lack of space. Take that as less of a complaint, and more of something to take note of. I'd recommend waiting outside if possible. The staff is kind! I have no complaints regarding their service. Overall i'd be hesitant to say I'd to go back, I've had better, but I wouldn't rule them out entirely. For what it's worth I was the only individual of three who felt outright disappointed in my meal. So I personally wouldn't get it again, but would not steer anyone away from trying them out on their own!
Lots of options to choose from, generous portions, and speedy service! The pho broth is sweet and fragrant, and the Kao Soi was quite flavorful and savory. The pickled daikon and carrots helped balance out the heaviness of the soup, and the crispy chicken was so juicy and tender.
The place is cute and everyone was super friendly. The food was more on the Thai side but it was really good.
Khao Soi at Basil Pho I've ordered it a handful of times now and it genuinely never disappoints. The chicken is perfectly crispy and adds that extra heartiness and protein that makes this feel like a REAL meal. One thing though: in person is definitely the superior experience. When you get it to-go or delivered, they separate the chicken, noodles, and broth so you can assemble it yourself (which honestly keeps everything from getting soggy), but eating it fresh in the restaurant just hits differently. The service is quick and the restaurant is small. There's always usually a line but the food is worth it.
This place is very close to Boston Symphony Hall, so I brought my colleagues here after the concert! 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.
Delicious food!! We came for lunch and got the pho dac biet along with the beef pad see you and both were flavorful and well made.
Pho basil never disappoints and is our favorite go to ordering place for Vietnamese food! 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 was packed with a line out the door right before one of the BSO concerts. That was already a good sign. Once we were seated, the portions that came out were HUGE, not to mention delicious. I got the drunken noodles with crispy chicken. Although the crispy chicken didn't really go with the noodles, they were still all delicious. I was only able to eat half of the portion and took the other half home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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I've been looking for a good Asian restaurant (that's not ramen) around back bay and heard great things about this place. Walking in, I loved the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant; it felt both comfy and modern. The waiters were super nice and service was great. Pho 7/10 - The pho broth here is pretty good; it's a deep and hearty soup. I've tried better broths that had richer flavors, but this soup was decent enough. The noodles and meat was also good. Kao Soi 9/10 - I really liked the broth they used for this noodle soup. It was a sweet and creamy curry. I also loved the noodles they used which were thin yellow noodles. The noodles were able to soak up a lot of the curry which made it taste very flavorful. The duck was also very moist, but since it's been wicked in the curry, the skin wasn't crunchy. Pad Thai with duck 8.5/10 - The flavor of this pad Thai was on point and it tasted amazing with the duck. I didn't like how short the noodles were. They had cut up the noodles so that they were only about 1-2 inches long. I wish they just left the noodles long instead of chopping it all up. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone living nearby and craving some Vietnamese/Thai food. The portions are big and you will leave very full and satisfied. read more
5 years ago
My go-to Thai place! Amazing prices & quality- this a great place in Mass Ave to go to. I've tried a couple types of pho, curry, fried rice, and noodles & they are all amazing. I really like all the lunch specials in particular, as they are really cheap and still amazing (with pretty huge portions). My favorite lunch special is the drunken noodles as they are very flavorful. Definitely try this place out!!! read more
2 years ago
Popped in for a quick lunch break pho! Was a really comforting and yummy rainy day meal. The service was great & the staff was kind. I wish there was a bit more flavor to the broth and the crispy onions were mushy. Still a nice meal and cute place! read more
We came here for dinner and the wait went so fast despite how many people were there. I highly recommend this place. Service was efficient and fast. The serving size is also very big. This is a good place for group and individual dining. For appetizers, we shared roti'n curry dip. it was flaky and crunchy but a little bit oily, but it was so delicious. For entre, we ordered vegetarian pad thai, kao soi, and pho. This restaurant is perfect for vegetarians and vegans as well, and all the food was so delicious. I will say I am not crazy for the pho here. The soup is a little more salty and not what I am used to. I personally would skip the pho altogether since everything else is perfect and so delicious. Kao Soi is amazing, and it was perfect for a chilly day. It is savory, and the battered fried chicken is so filling. The pad thai is a perfect staple and tasted good the following day as a leftover as well. Highly recommend. I see why this place is so popular. read more
8 years ago
Pho Basil is so amazing where do I begin, let's see how about their amazing spicy crab rangoon with a sweet sauce that has you screaming for more. The calamari is fried to perfection with wonton crisps for a decorative plate but that too comes with an awesome sauce that will have you craving more. My meal was the drunken noodles with chicken and it was made to perfection I truly can't complain. They never let me down and for that I am a happy customer and will never speak poorly on this establishment. Sad thing only is they ran out of bubbles for my thai milk tea. Overall it wasn't that serious. read more
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Finally found a spot in Boston that does both pho and Thai food right! The menu is huge with tons of options even for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free eaters. We went for lunch and it was busy but the tables are set apart based on social distancing guidelines and service was quick! They even have boba tea! We got the edamame gyoza and it was the best edamame gyoza I ever had! Will def be back to try the Kao soi! read more
6 years ago
The pad thai was $15 and not very good The crispy chicken was good - but not $15 food The crab rangoon cost $7 for 5 tiny pieces but it was extremely tasty. My husband's bun thit nuong was really not that good either. All made worse by the fact that the original time of arrival by Grub Hub was 1:25 to 1:40 but arrived around 2:30. So compounded by the fact that it was late, it was overpriced and not that great. read more
3 years ago
I'm from LA and have went far and wide to visit all the best pho spots in Southern California. Visiting Boston, you guys topped every single place I have tried... and pho is my favorite food. I think you guys won best pho in the nation. Try it here, you cannot regret it. read more
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8 years ago
A solid place for Asian food. I came for Sunday lunch with my family and overall I was satisfied. I had low expectations seeing that the menu seemed to be a mix of Vietnamese and Thai dishes (Jack of all trades, master of none?). The rest of my family ordered soups but I wasn't in the mood so I got pad kee mao/drunken noodles. It was surprisingly decent. For a couple bucks more I made it a combo and got salad, 1 gyoza, vegetable puff, and miso soup. Also not bad. The food took a little while to come out. Two of my family members had pho dac biet and they seemed satisfied with it. My brother felt that his pho sate was just okay. I did try some of my cousin's Khao Soi (?) and I thought that was pretty good. Rating is probably closer to 3.5 but I'll round down for slow-ish service and a tight seating area. I wouldn't mind returning here next time I'm in Boston. read more
8 years ago
Went here with a friend after a work day and overall had a satisfactory meal. The food is not anything special, but the cheap prices do add some bonus points for me as it is rare to find a place that has good food, big servings, AND hard-to-beat prices. Based on yelp reviews, it seems like the Drunken Noodles with crispy chicken is a popular dish here so decided to try it out. And I must say, I get where all the rave is coming from--the drunken noodles were soft and cooked perfectly, the chicken on top was SO crispy, the vegetables were generous, and the spice was just right. And the best part is for a total of $15 after tip, I had enough leftovers for a meal the very next day...talk about a good deal! This is your no-frills place to satisfy your Asian food cravings for cheap. And it looks like the masses agree as this place was packed when I was dining here, with many more customers waiting for a table. I also know this place thrives off of take out so this place must be in-demand. Definitely worth trying out! read more
5 years ago
I ordered food to go and when I got home I lifted the bag out of my car and the whole bag just fell apart. I called and tried to explain that something was leaking and caused the bag to rip. But I was told that the bag was perfect when they gave it to me and that it was my fault. I guess I will have to eat the food from ground to give a good review. read more
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The Drunken Noodles are an essential at Pho Basil, perfect location nestled into Mass Ave. Speedy turnaround with online orders and always consistent quality inside and outside of the restaurant. read more
Lunch specials for a $7.95! Completely caught my eye walking by to want to come here for really excellent Thai food. I ordered the part I and my daughter ordered the masama curry. The dish portions are gigantic I could barely finish my whole plate of Phad Thai noodles. We're talkin family-style servings so if you have a great appetite and you're on a budget this is the place you want to be! Location draws a lot of Berklee college students nearby and anybody who is going to watch a show at Symphony Hall. The place is clean and cute. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more
8 years ago
To Go Review: Friendly assistance when placing our order, with the employee calling back to confirm preferences. The Pho Chay was aromatic in a light homemade Vegetable Broth seasoned with Herbs/Spices with a slight sweet taste that I couldn't figure out, yet thoroughly enjoyed. The WomanBaby's House Rice aka Chicken Fried Rice didn't seem to have much Chicken as it was inundated with rice. We both happily consumed the Veggie Triangle Appetizers, they were tastily stuffed with Potato, Carrot, Green Pea, Onion & little Curry Powder. The accompany Sweet & Sour Sauce had a tasty twist to it. Not sure when my return to Boston will be, yet definitely will try Pho Basil for a dine in visit. read more
6 years ago
I have been living out of the hospital with my 6 month old baby and with the limited hours in the hospital cafeteria or limited selections I have been having to order delivery several times a week (sometimes several times a day). Yes, it gets expensive but there is no way to cook or store food here. So, I have ordered a lot of different foods from surrounding restaurants on UberEats. This is the first time I have been so wowed I am taking the time out to write a Yelp review. Today, I ordered the Dac Biet with extra meat and hot chili oil on the side if possible. They gave me an extra order of eggrolls and put the hot chili oil on the side as requested but omitted the sriracha sauce which is fine. Every thing was packaged great especially the Vietnamese iced coffee - they taped the straw hole through with two pieces of scotch tape crossed over in an X. The coffee was delicious perfection - perfect balance of strong and sweet and creamy. The eggrolls was fresh, perfectly fried crispy and good. The dipping sauce was what I expected and did not disappoint. Perfectly sour-sweet with some heat. The Dac Biet was wonderful and satisfying. The broth tasted like a traditional slow cooked broth with a hint of cinnamon. The meats were thinly sliced and a perfect ratio. Thw onions were thinly sliced and the cilantro ans green onions were fresh. The basil leaves were fresh as were the bean sprouts but I dont eat those. The noodles were a lot and I usually dont eat them but they appeared to be cooked well. Some self proclaimed credibility: As a Southeast Asian I feel like I know my foods from this region. I cook it often and I eat it often. read more
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Not quite my favorite. Rice was mushy, yellow curry was too sweet, had pineapple chunks, and to top it off, service was exceptionally subpar. Did not enjoy my experience. Won't go back. read more
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4 years ago
i really can't stop coming back to this place for their pad thai, even though it's hit or miss most of the time! i've probably ordered their pad thai around 5 times within the past year but it's tasted different almost every single time. 3/20/22 -pad thai with crispy chicken: this was my first time trying their crispy chicken since i had always gotten their regular chicken pad thai. you can get the crispy chicken on the majority of the stir-fried noodle dishes there for the same price of around $15. i was really impressed with it! the chicken was juicy and super crispy on the outside as well. however, paired with the pad thai, this was a really heavy/greasy meal. so, you could probably split it with someone else and still get quite full. the noodles were pretty oily this time but i did appreciate how they had plenty of peanut flavor that you'd expect from pad thai. you also get a side of sweet chili sauce to dip your chicken into! (4/5) 6/28/22 -lunch pad thai with chicken: i'd highly recommend that you come during lunch hours because they have almost the same portions of food for a bit of a cheaper price! when i called to order, i was told that their lunch pad thai came in either small or large size. i decided to get the small size but its portion was almost just as big as their dinnertime portions, except it was only around $10-11 this time! while it's great to save some money, i wasn't as much of a fan of the pad thai this time around because it just tasted a lot blander and lacked peanut flavor. the chicken was also pretty dry too which was disappointing too. i wish that their pad thai wasn't so inconsistent because i know it can be so much better other times. (3/5) read more
Above average spot. It's extremely convenient for me as far as location goes so I think that's how I know I'll be back but nothing here had me drooling. Very generous portions and the restaurant inside is clean. They have average ingredients which make for a consistently average tasting food but it's good enough to go back for. Very casual college-feeling atmosphere if you want to stop in for a quick bite to eat. They are quick to get you food and to turn tables so I've never had to wait long. From now on I'll probably get take-out just because of the location. An important thing to keep in mind, especially if you're not familiar with the area, for either dining in or taking out, is that parking around this area is tough unless you want to pay and arm and a leg to park at the Prudential garages and walk a block or two. read more
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This place was very good. I had their fried chicken, pho sate and tom yum fried rice. The have a lunch menu too but I did the dinner. The fried chicken was delicious and the pho sate is a good change up on regular pho. Very spicy and good if you like tomatoes. The tom yum fried rice was good but it really wasn't a "fried" rice, it was sort of moist. So know what you're getting. During lunch there is a wait so be prepare to wait. read more
Came here on a Tuesday around 7pm and there wasn't a wait, which I was very surprised about because I heard this place is poppin. I got the bun bo hue which was super flavorful and the portion is decently big. The only thing was the server told me the noodles were vermicelli but when I got them they seemed different... but maybe because I specified I wanted white noodles and so they changed it? Not sure. Overall great food and great service for a great price! read more
Wow that's the best shumai and noodle soup I've ever had in my life. I got the Kao Soi which is this Northern style curry noodle dish and subbed fried tofu for chicken and honestly it was the best thing I've ever eaten in my life. It had all the textures and quantity of broth you're looking for from pho but with the richness of curry. I can't say enough good things about it, like seriously it's the best dish I've ever had in my life. The shumai was also very delicately crafted and you get eight pieces of deliciousness to share, or not share hehe! The boy got drunken noodles and loved it. The portion size was huge and he ate it for two meals. However, at the end of the day he wished he got the curry noodle soup I ordered. I wish I could eat it again right now. read more
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I am visiting Boston today and I just want to have a good old fashioned noddle soup to comfort me. The I found Pho Basil on my yelp and I noticed the Duck Soup Noodle on the recommend list. This remind me the one that I have few years ago in Chiang Mai, Thailand. And I could never forget the one that I have in the Chiang Mai night market. So I give it a try today. When I drink the first spoon of the broth, I almost going to cry. This is just so good and do reminds me the one I have back in Chiang Mai. The broth has a very deep color, you can tell it should be flavorful by its color. Just amazing. And then I tried the duck, and the thick rice noodle. They are both very very good. Very fresh and authentic. This is the game over Duck Noodle Soup in the States for me. As you can see, I clean the bowl, drink all of the broth. Nothing left. So good~~~ If I visit back to Boston, I will definitely have this Duck Noodle Soup again. Hands down. read more
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177 Massachusetts Ave
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