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I like the positive energy here-- all of the people, the Vietnamese music, the families, couples, and everyone enjoying the restaurant. The pho broth is really good too. Yum!
Just updating with a takeout photo. This is my favorite bc I love pork chop with my pho. I always get two pork chops and split the order in two so I can have it on different days. Broth is so good. Pork chops are my favorite.
A quick weekend "everything Pho" for lunch. Taste is great and fulfilling. Quick and good service - no pushing for tip so I can enjoy my time and the food.
Very solid pho, very busy, nice staff Came here because of the rave reviews and the weather has been particularly gloomy this spring. So decided to get some good soup to warm the bones a bit. Inside has some decoration but it's light. Lots of seating and booths, and each one had people at it. There was some hints at modernization in their presentation. It very much looks like the influence of the new generation leaking into a very established locale. Located in the same plaza as the awesome Asian grocery and the very good Peruvian restaurant, this place is turning into a bit of a foodie Mecca. Both a good and bad thing, cause it has to be great to stand out but that means the customer has to choose where to go. It's good for everyone, and this place is not starved for business, but it's a hurdle The pho here is some of the best I have had. The broth is strong beef flavored but still spiced enough to be its own pho creation. Noodles are good, proteins are just cooked so very tender and flavorful. The egg rolls were an afterthought, and the beef carpaccio was good but was better to dunk in the broth to cook slightly and impart that pho flavor to the meat. Drinks were good as well, basic but functional. It's not the best pho I've had, but it's really good pho done well and the crowds are evidence of this.if you're in the area and want pho, you'd be hard pressed finding a better place around. There's a lot of great options for dining around though.
The shredded pork skin was full of flavor and the fried pork was well seasoned. Well-rounded dish and delicious fish sauce. The atmosphere was a little lackluster, but service was attentive.
Looking at my last review of here it was 10 years ago... well still 5 stars. We usually get the same thing each time #17 -XL. We spice up, it's the perfect cold/snowy/rainy day treat. This place never disappoints. Service is great, no wait, food comes out in minutes... . Large dining room with tons of seats!
Overall, would give this establishment is a 4.5 if I could on here. Finally met up with some family/friends today to try this spot that they were raving about. They stated the wait time to get our table wasn't long at all, since I came after. The ambiance was great, homey, & definitely gave homemade. The staff we spoke to on our visit was friendly. They have a great variety of dish options available, bubble teas, & some beer. I truly enjoyed #26 Tôm, which was a shrimp Pho Bò. I added quail eggs (only option available) & ordered chili oil to go with. I truly enjoyed the flavors, still added some extra sauces to liking. The Ðăt Biêt #19, another Pho Bò dish was also flavorful & the meats were tender. Everyone else also enjoyed their dishes, so no complaints yet. Personally I think the pricing was superrr reasonable for the quantity. Yes, it's slightly higher than some other places I've tried but I am not complaining, just referencing. I'll for sure be returning, can't wait to see what their other dishes taste like.
This time I ordered my favorite pork chop rice noodle soup. The soup base at this restaurant is very flavorful, even better than the last time I had it. It wasn't greasy at all, and I finished the whole bowl. I highly recommend this restaurant
12.31.24 This is one totally legit, I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place. Wholeheartedly, I thought I had one here from about 6 or 7 years ago but I don't see it. Very strange. This spot is always very consistent. They have good food here and a huge amount of different entrées to choose from. I've mainly stuck with their pho and different apps during my many visits. There is a huge parking lot so parking is never an issue. They're located right next to A Dong Supermarket which is another favorite by many in this area. The restaurant itself is always clean. Nice, simple with a small fish tank. It's a pretty spacious restaurant. The service has always been quick and very efficient all of the time I've been here. They're quick with getting the food out to your table. To go orders are also ready very quickly. One of my fav's here are their spring rolls with the fish sauce. So yummy. The pho here is pretty basic but memorable. It's just as good with the to go orders eating it in the go. Difficult to eat on the go but you can make it work. There's great hard working people here. They aren't much with conversations but their food makes up for it. I reccomend it. It's worth a stop when you're in the area. Ahhh, there it is, i see it now. Not sure why it wasn't showing up before but they deserve accolades. I've heard they have been here for years. Previous reviews 6.20.19 & 10.29.20
Stopped in here last night after boxing for some re fuel and wow is this Pho good! My friends and I split an order of the shrimp rolls, and the peanut sauce was heavenly. I went with chicken pho and some ramen type noodles and the flavor was so rich and delish. I also recommend getting a boba from here, the pearls are beyond tasty and it's super refreshing. Love the atmosphere of this place!
Food very fresh and this the first time trying the spicy beef noodles. I normally get the regular beef noodles.
Absolutely love this place! Hidden gem. Pictured is the shaken beef which is incredible. My family has become regulars here! Attentive staff and great ambiance.
24 days ago
Busy restaurant so I knew it'd be good. Did not disappoint, would order the iced coffee again, not too sweet and not too bitter read more
17 days ago
Just updating with a takeout photo. This is my favorite bc I love pork chop with my pho. I always get two pork chops and split the order in two so I can have it on different days. Broth is so good. Pork chops are my favorite. read more
4 months ago
A quick weekend "everything Pho" for lunch. Taste is great and fulfilling. Quick and good service - no pushing for tip so I can enjoy my time and the food. read more
Very solid pho, very busy, nice staff Came here because of the rave reviews and the weather has been particularly gloomy this spring. So decided to get some good soup to warm the bones a bit. Inside has some decoration but it's light. Lots of seating and booths, and each one had people at it. There was some hints at modernization in their presentation. It very much looks like the influence of the new generation leaking into a very established locale. Located in the same plaza as the awesome Asian grocery and the very good Peruvian restaurant, this place is turning into a bit of a foodie Mecca. Both a good and bad thing, cause it has to be great to stand out but that means the customer has to choose where to go. It's good for everyone, and this place is not starved for business, but it's a hurdle The pho here is some of the best I have had. The broth is strong beef flavored but still spiced enough to be its own pho creation. Noodles are good, proteins are just cooked so very tender and flavorful. The egg rolls were an afterthought, and the beef carpaccio was good but was better to dunk in the broth to cook slightly and impart that pho flavor to the meat. Drinks were good as well, basic but functional. It's not the best pho I've had, but it's really good pho done well and the crowds are evidence of this.if you're in the area and want pho, you'd be hard pressed finding a better place around. There's a lot of great options for dining around though. read more
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Looking at my last review of here it was 10 years ago... well still 5 stars. We usually get the same thing each time #17 -XL. We spice up, it's the perfect cold/snowy/rainy day treat. This place never disappoints. Service is great, no wait, food comes out in minutes... . Large dining room with tons of seats! read more
Overall, would give this establishment is a 4.5 if I could on here. Finally met up with some family/friends today to try this spot that they were raving about. They stated the wait time to get our table wasn't long at all, since I came after. The ambiance was great, homey, & definitely gave homemade. The staff we spoke to on our visit was friendly. They have a great variety of dish options available, bubble teas, & some beer. I truly enjoyed #26 Tôm, which was a shrimp Pho Bò. I added quail eggs (only option available) & ordered chili oil to go with. I truly enjoyed the flavors, still added some extra sauces to liking. The Ðăt Biêt #19, another Pho Bò dish was also flavorful & the meats were tender. Everyone else also enjoyed their dishes, so no complaints yet. Personally I think the pricing was superrr reasonable for the quantity. Yes, it's slightly higher than some other places I've tried but I am not complaining, just referencing. I'll for sure be returning, can't wait to see what their other dishes taste like. read more
8 months ago
This time I ordered my favorite pork chop rice noodle soup. The soup base at this restaurant is very flavorful, even better than the last time I had it. It wasn't greasy at all, and I finished the whole bowl. I highly recommend this restaurant read more
12.31.24 This is one totally legit, I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place. Wholeheartedly, I thought I had one here from about 6 or 7 years ago but I don't see it. Very strange. This spot is always very consistent. They have good food here and a huge amount of different entrées to choose from. I've mainly stuck with their pho and different apps during my many visits. There is a huge parking lot so parking is never an issue. They're located right next to A Dong Supermarket which is another favorite by many in this area. The restaurant itself is always clean. Nice, simple with a small fish tank. It's a pretty spacious restaurant. The service has always been quick and very efficient all of the time I've been here. They're quick with getting the food out to your table. To go orders are also ready very quickly. One of my fav's here are their spring rolls with the fish sauce. So yummy. The pho here is pretty basic but memorable. It's just as good with the to go orders eating it in the go. Difficult to eat on the go but you can make it work. There's great hard working people here. They aren't much with conversations but their food makes up for it. I reccomend it. It's worth a stop when you're in the area. Ahhh, there it is, i see it now. Not sure why it wasn't showing up before but they deserve accolades. I've heard they have been here for years. Previous reviews 6.20.19 & 10.29.20 read more
4 months ago
Stopped in here last night after boxing for some re fuel and wow is this Pho good! My friends and I split an order of the shrimp rolls, and the peanut sauce was heavenly. I went with chicken pho and some ramen type noodles and the flavor was so rich and delish. I also recommend getting a boba from here, the pearls are beyond tasty and it's super refreshing. Love the atmosphere of this place! read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
1 year ago
Food very fresh and this the first time trying the spicy beef noodles. I normally get the regular beef noodles. read more
1 year ago
Absolutely love this place! Hidden gem. Pictured is the shaken beef which is incredible. My family has become regulars here! Attentive staff and great ambiance. read more
2 years ago
This place was awesome! My husband loves Pho so it was our first time trying some at this location. The broth was very good. The service was quick. Servers were very attentive and helpful with any questions or comments we had. Family friendly place. Plenty of seating. Great fast casual with tons of space for parking etc. Recommend trying this place out! Can't wait to come back to try more items off their extensive menu read more
1 year ago
This place gets pretty packed on the weekends. It is a popular spot located in the plaza next to other similar restaurants. It was a nice family casual space. The food was very good. The best part is they give you a hefty serving, so you will be full afterwards. The staff was great. And they were very helpful and tentative! read more
My friend and I went to Pho Boston after I told her how I was in the mood for some Spring Rolls. Pho Boston is a casual Vietnamese restaurant. It's been a few years since I was last here. We each got the spring rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce. We also got something new to the both of us, we got the Vietnamese crape. We also got bubble tea. The waiter was very quick and offered suggestions. The spring rolls were pretty good, I'm not going to say great because the rice paper felt very rubbery, much more rubbery than on any spring roll I've had previously. The contents were fresh and we both enjoyed them with peanut sauce. The Vietnamese crepe was also very tasty, this is basically an omelette stuffed with shrimp and pork. It also came with fresh salad on the side. Unfortunately, the bubble tea was a huge let down. I got the almond flavor, because I don't typically see it as an option. This was the worst bubble tea or anything I've ever drank. It looked, smelled and tasted like almond scented hand soap. It was cloudy white, and very watery, it smelled and tasted very artificial. Awful. My friend got the red bean, hers was better. She told the waiter, that I didn't like mine and asked if I could get a different one. He hesitated then said " ok, just this one time". I'm not sure what it meant but it sounded like I'm there everyday complaining. Last time I was in Pho Boston was in 2019. I got the Taro bubble tea as a replacement, this one was better. It was still miles away from an authentic bubble tea. Pho Boston is a good place to get your preferred Vietnamese dish. I would absolutely not get a bubble tea here. read more
2 years ago
Service is great, and their food is amazing. Broth is the best I've had in a long time. No complaints, and no long wait to be seated. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant was recommended to me by multiple people as the best pho in the area - and it absolutely measures up to the recommendations! I've tried the classic pho tai as well as this #17 - can't wait to explore more of the menu. read more
Based on a combination of factors including food quality, ample parking and seating, proximity and familiarity, Pho Boston has been my most frequent source of Vietnamese cuisine since my wife and I moved to Newington. Due to the Pandemic and the fact that I wasn't an active Yelp reviewer until last year, Pho Boston is one of several businesses that have played a significant food role in my life that I haven't reviewed before. I am a big fan of rare steak pho aka Pho Bo Tai and this cold weather had me craving pho. So I visited Pho Boston for lunch. I ordered the rare steak pho and egg rolls aka Cha Gio. I think Pho Boston's pho is good, but I think the egg rolls are great. They're filled with a combo of ground pork, dried mushrooms, shredded carrots and vermicelli, and then deep fried and served with lettuce for wrapping and sweet and sour fish sauce for dipping. The texture and flavors are terrific. The pho broth is satisfying, but there is at least one area place that has greater depth of flavor in the broth. The rare steak was good quality. The noodles were decent. The accoutrements (Basil, sprouts, lime, sauces, etc) were on point. Pho Boston is a reliable source of good pho, great egg rolls and efficient service in a pleasant atmosphere. Four Stars read more
2 years ago
Authentic and delicious food in the area. The staff is always fast, attentive, and friendly. So far, I have loved everything I've ordered from the menu! read more
There's a first-time "pho" everything! Tonight was my very first time trying, Pho! I was in the area and saw Pho Boston located in the plaza I was shopping in and decided to give it a whirl! I was kind of in a rush, but thankfully, as soon as we walked in the door, we were greeted and brought over to a booth. We were given paper to-go menus, and to be quite honest, it was a little confusing and overwhelming being a first-timer. There were so many options that all kind of sounded the same. Our waiter came over and helped me order, but I decided to go basic, and I went with the shrimp pho. Even though it sounds basic, it was full of flavor! The cilantro and onions in the soup really gave an extra taste to the broth. It was served with a side dish of bean sprouts, limes, and jalapeños. The table had hot sauce and chili sauce on it to add in as well if wanted. This establishment is more of a takeout/ quick meal kind of environment, but I did like the fish tank in the corner by my table! It added some color and fun to my pho experience! I did enjoy my soup, but it was a bit pricey. I'm glad I got to at least try it and hopefully learn other ways to order it in the future. read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
The food is always delicious and service is perfect. The milk and specialty teas are so yummy. My favorites are the Thai iced tea and the lychee slushy with basil seed. So tasty!!! Try the spring rolls and the chicken spring rolls. 36A and the shrimp pho hit the spot on a cold or rainy day. read more
Pho Boston despite its name is a Vietnamese restaurant located in West Hartford. They are known for their pho. There are so many variations it can get overwhelming, but the main differences are just the meats and the size. I got the bun cha gio (vermicelli dish with egg rolls), dat bien pho (beef pho with tendons, rare steak, brisket, flank, and tripe) and goi sua tom (shrimp salad with jellyfish). The beef pho was delicious and very filling with a medium sized bowl. It comes with plenty of bean sprouts, which I surprisingly liked with my broth. Would definitely get pho from here again. The bun cha gio dish is like a noodle salad. It fell short for me. The egg rolls were good but the noodles with the dressing tasted a bit plain. I had better. The shrimp salad was ok. There wasn't much jellyfish. If you've never had jellyfish, it doesn't have much of a flavor. It just adds snap and crunch to the dish. I had a much better shrimp salad elsewhere in the area. Stick with the pho. read more
2 years ago
Been coming here since a kid and I love all their food. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine that always hits the spots. It's fun to see what new menu items they have in store like the tomato cucumber pho read more
3 years ago
I've been coming here for the last ten years, thru pandemic and all. Was here in the winter and I order takeout for my family of 3. First day of spring, decided to come grab soup for dinner. Ordered 3 soups (2 beef/1 chicken), wings, and 2 bubble teas, usually around $40-50. The total TODAY was $91.55. For the same everything. In fact, Bubble tea: 2 @ $7.50/ea. ($15) wings: $16.95 soups: 3 @ $16.95/ea 82.80 + 8.75 tax= not a weeknight dinner for a family. Doubling the price on the entire menu is not worth the cost of losing customers. Phö 501 is charging $11 per soup. Not coming back. Can't afford it anymore. Highly disappointed. read more
2 years ago
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