I've been meaning to eat at Soc Trang for a while now, and today I got the opportunity to do so…read more I'm very glad I did! The food is excellent. Their menu is varied, there are many options to choose from. Vegetarian options are available, the food is fresh and they aren't skimpy on the portions. Prices are reasonable, and fair. I ordered the Banh Pho Xao, which is not the Pho soup, it's a fried noodle dish, with chicken. Fresh and delicious. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and courteous. Such nice people. I support local businesses, this restaurant is owned by local folks, and is a gem in the neighbourhood. Parking is free, there's a parking lot in the front, and also free parking is available on the street. I don't drive, and if you don't either, fear not! The PVTA G1 bus will take you right up there. Get off at Sumner and White St, and it's a short walk to Soc Trang from there. And to get back to Union Station, cross White St, to the PVTA kiosk, and take the G1 back to Union Station. This restaurant serves food all day, there's no closure of the kitchen between lunch and dinner, so if you're hungry at 3:30 in the afternoon like I was, you won't have to worry about seeing a "Closed until 5" sign. The restaurant itself is clean, and well organised. It's family friendly, and from what I saw, there's room for parties, family gatherings, or small receptions. There was a large fish tank, which was very clean, with peaceful, healthy fish swimming around. All in all, a very pleasant experience!

First customer service is a 10. Super sweet, super helpful. The food is amazing!!! Very fulfilling…read moreand the flavor oh my... the restaurant is dark but very clean spacious and very chill. Love them

This restaurant was very clean and bright, so green flags off the bat. Bathrooms were well kept…read moretoo. The menu was even clean and not sticky. It looked pretty new and offered a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including some where you need two days notice for them to prepare. I went with the Banh Hoi Dac Biet and my fiancé got the pork chop rice dish. Can I just say, the presentation wins big stars. Everything was plated with intention and the large plate of food made me feel like my eyes were a lot bigger than my stomach. Everything tasted fantastic with lots of flavor and the array of veggies and herbs kept the meal well balanced and super fresh. My fiancé loved his dish and I can agree with mine. The waiter checked in on us, which kinda gave this review the extra star to make it a full five stars! Typically with authentic ethnic spots, the service can be a bit shotty but he made sure we were doing well! Prices are not comparable to Vietnam, but what can you do in this economy. Loved our experience! Food was great! Everything was clean, what more can you ask for?!

The pho broth was absolutely delicious. I liked the texture of the noodles, and the chili oil…read moretasted so good. The beef appetizer was also delicious. I do not live here otherwise I would come back at least once a week. Prices were extremely reasonable and I feel fairly priced for the portion size. The wait staff is also friendly. The Vietnamese iced coffee was different than most places. Maybe they do not add condensed milk? I was not a big fan but the food was delicious!

My wife and I decided to go with Miss Saigon this evening for dinner. My wife ordered the lettuce…read morewraps with chicken, onions and mushrooms. Very generous amount of fresh lettuce with a slightly pickled carrots and daikon radish salad that paired very well with the fresh mint and Vietnamese basil. Paired with the chicken and the freshness of the lettuce and veggies this was a must order. I had the duck noodle soup. It was delicious, rich duck meat with bouncy noodles veggies and a savory broth. Can't wait to return!

Small, crowded, and noisy, but the servers are attentive and the food is fresh and great…read more The menu offers options that will meet the hankerings of your group. They also tailor dishes for dietary needs.

Had my mom not suggested Omi Omy, I wouldn't have enjoyed such a yummy lunch. Me, my mother, and a…read morefriend decided to go to Northampton, MA for a day of shopping and hanging out. We've been to a lot of the restaurants in Northampton and decided to jump over to Amherst to try a new to me restaurant. This was a cold and damp afternoon, only a day after a snow storm. Mom was excited to order her Tofu Bahn Mi, but I was really looking forward to a big bowl of hot Chicken Pho and a Summer Roll. Our friend tried the Rice Bowl with Steak and Shrimp and a Bao Bun which was delicious. My mom loved her sandwich. The bread alone was enough to make me decide that I must try one next time. My Pho broth was well flavored. The chicken pieces were slightly smaller than what I'm used to from other places, but there was plenty to enjoy. There was an adequate amount of noodles, basil, sprouts and jalapeños. My Summer Roll, while quite enjoyable, was a little difficult to eat. I'm used to having my roll cut in half and this was served whole. The wrapper started to fall apart at one point, but I made sure that I didn't lose anything. Our friend's bowl was good and filling and we were told that the bun was delicious,

The food is spectacular and the service is great. I can't say anything about the ambience because I…read moredon't eat there, I order it to pick up.

Just say yes and go. Make the reservation and enjoy the experience. Bright, thoughtful dishes,…read moreboth hearty and refreshing options, many can be vegan. Still thinking about the pad see ew and the cabbage salad. Oh, the milk bread! It came with a decadent (caramelized onion?) butter that I would've tossed pasta in at home, heavenly. Like eggplant? I do not, theirs was out of this world, 5 would 100% have again. Hubby had the branzino (pictured) Everyone worked in concert with each other with full knowledge of menu. Delightful experience, thank you

My wife and I ate last night at Little Truc in Easthampton, MA. Having grown up in New York City…read morein a family that liked to eat out I can easily say I have not had a more unique and enjoyable meal. Not because of glitz, the restaurant is in an old mill building and the interior and furniture rough, but because the staff was welcoming, caring and clearly well trained and the food was wonderful. The appetizer we had was simply slice tomatoes with dressing. The tomatoes were fresh and flavorful as if just picked and ripened and the oil based dressing was light and full flavored while still letting the tomatoes fresh taste come through. My entree was a unique blend of shrimp, ground and minced pork, cellophane noodles and vegetables in a well spiced sauce that was surprisingly amazing. A simple dinner for two with an appetizer split between us and two entrees and a mixed drink and two non-alcoholic beers came to $96 without tip and was worth every penny. But the real topper was the individual who waited on us. Her smile and service made the night. Thanks so much.

For a first crack at Vietnam cuisine I will say this is interesting & okay I didn't do a noodles or…read moredumplings but I opted for what I selected & possibly you'll understand why. One place I wanted a delivery from which this recommended didn't so I reconned via another service & here's the results. My selection was a Com Bo Xao which had Jasmine rice & I opted for lemongrass and it worked (tried chopsticks but not able to go it). Overall pretty good & not hot or obtrusive so it worked. Now you know.

It's been many years since I've been here, this used to be my favorite Pho place. The owners have…read morechanged, used to be a whole family, now operated by just 2 young people. The pho soup is still very flavorful, I can taste the bone broth base, maybe lack just a little bit depth compared to the original. The "everything" combo has only 3 meat listed vs. 5 for typical authentic Pho, but the tripe showed up unannounced, a positive surprise to me. However, it still doesn't have my favorite, that's beef tendon. The main disappointment lies within the rice noodles, it's mushy & soggy, been in the soup too long. This could be easily avoided by leaving the cooked rice noodle out of water & only combine with pho soup upon serving. There's no justification for serving soggy rice noodles, texture is a big part of good pho.

The other day, I finished trying all of the phở places I could find in Fitchburg and Leominster,…read moreand a majority of places in Worcester. I felt that it was appropriate for me to come back here and see if my (and my wife's!!) opinions on phở have changed in the past year. I actually live down the street from this place, and despite being in very close proximity I've only been here... 4 times? Located in a small strip mall right next to the N Main Street, Leominster Dunkin' Donuts, this place has been a solid fixture that I've passed by nearly every day since I could even remember anything. Google AI Overview tells me they've been open since 1998. With that said, the parking is a pain since it requires diagonal parking and little room for error when backing out. It's a shared lot between a few other businesses too, so I don't really understand how they can manage on busy days. I've only come here for dinner and the place has a nice, very dim atmosphere. This seems exactly the kind of spot to bring your partner out for a quiet dinner; I don't think I heard anyone else around us talking lol. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive but I can't help but feel disappointed that no one speaks Vietnamese; they said they were all Hmong. Anyways... Sparkling Salty Plum Drink ; this drink is always delicious in every place and this quality matches all others. and I'm always left wanting more. recommended. Gỏi Cuốn ; Vietnamese salad (or fresh) rolls. I order this at every restaurant that serves it. I have to be candid here - this is the worst one I've had out of the dozens of Asian restaurants I've eaten in. These rolls were mostly lettuce, so the crispy and watery texture is all you can taste and feel. The peanut sauce was also the most flavorless I've tried as well. For the first time ever my wife had to scoop a decent amount onto her roll just to taste something - she always dunks the teeniest tiniest corner at other places. Do. Not. Recommend. Phở Bò Viên ; this was the first phở spot I brought my wife and both of us agreed... we did not like the phở here. Have our opinions changed? Not really. The broth is very light with a delicate beef flavor. I could see myself enjoying this in the spring time if I was looking for a light lunch. As I got further in the bowl the tangy and oniony flavor really comes out and I'm left finding it unpleasant. Upon first taste before I dug in, my wife still found the broth too sour. This place also has the samn damn problem as many others: the noodles are TOO narrow and slippery and they rob most of the volume of the bowl. And you better eat it fast before it's too soggy. The meatballs here were way tougher than other phở places. Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang ; this was my wife's choice and off the bat she said this bowl is too sweet. That's actually crazy since she finds most places to be too salty and too sour. I took a sip of it and had to agree. The broth is light but has a strong seafood-forward and sweet taste. She managed to eat all of it, but she really had to alter the bowl with lime juice and Sriracha to make it palatable. Overall, we didn't particular like our last visit, and our minds haven't really changed after giving it another shot. Maybe I'll come back some other time to try the rice dishes.

The pho here tastes authentic and satisfies our cravings. The summer rolls have a tiny amount of…read moreshrimp in them and the last time we came, the shrimp did not taste very fresh. The hot spring rolls with pork/crab are great and come out piping hot. The quality of the meat in the beef pho is adequate, and the broth is nice and rich. I wish they had tendon in the beef pho, not sure if that's an option here. Service is friendly, and food usually comes out pretty quickly. This is probably the closest pho place to us and we will come back.

We were driving through this part of Massachusetts and found this place by chance. A Cambodian…read morerestaurant in this part of MA? It's a small eatery; you order at the counter, and they bring the food to you. We had the kuyteav beef soup, shared the stir-fried kuyteav with seafood (aka meekatang), and the beef sticks. The soup was flavorful; you can taste the depth of simmering bones and aromatics. It's liquid gold! But it could've come with more beef. The stir-fried noodles were good too; a little dry for me; it could've used more gravy. But the beef sticks were the bomb! You can taste the lemongrass paste (kroeung); it's savory and full of umami.

Small casual restaurant with terrific food. It is also gluten-free safe! I nervously ordered fried…read morechicken and had no issues. The very kind cook, Massey, said she could make anything on the menu gluten-free. (I think there might have been an exception of Korean dishes that were marinated.) We shared an excellent chicken noodle soup; it had thin rice noodles and a very clean, clear broth, not oily. I'm accustomed to Vietnamese broths that have a lot more aromatics, but the simplicity of this was wonderful. The fried chicken was cut in small, bone-in pieces, with a mild flavor and served with papaya salad. Massey is a character and she knows how to cook.

Came in around 10:30 on a Sunday. Most of the tables had someone sitting but there was very little…read moreline and I was able to get a table immediately. I went to place my order and wanted the mi ga (Sunday only) but it seemed like they weren't making it! It was fine, I ended up getting the standard beef pho and a Thai tea. My drink came out instantly and the pho very soon after. No wonder this place is so popular! It was well seasoned, beef well cooked, and delicious! Perfect for a cooler wet day! The servers were very fast and efficient, and the clientele seemed like all regulars that came here often to enjoy pho. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the Hartford area! Parking lot was empty when I entered but when I left around 11 it seemed almost full, so be sure to get there early.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 12:30 pm and unfortunately they were already sold out on…read moreox tail and some other dishes. I ended up getting a combo pho ($16) and viet iced coffee and they came out in about 10 mins. The overall pho was on the savory side , and it was a very clean looking broth. Broth would rank just slightly above average for me. Meat was decent. This seemed like a family establishment which was neat. Overall I was satisfied with this meal. Food(50%): 6.4 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.7/10