No matter where I travel to, I NEED any travel fix. Luckily, my family members knew a great place to take me, Pho Hoa! Their menu is extensive! This place has multiple Vietnamese traditional dishes that you'll rarely ever find in restaurants, let alone all located in one place. As a family, we ordered the pre set Bo 7 Mon, which charges per person. In addition, I had to get one of my favorite dish ever - Bo tai chanh. No one helped me so I absolutely devoured it on my own. It was good :) Quality of beef here is pretty dang nice. The ambiance is a typical Viet restaurant environment, meaning, you get hit with that wonderful smell of pho even before you get to the door. Practically already smelling it from the parking lot haha read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Bo 7 Mon - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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I come here all the time and give a good review but this time it was really really bad , i ordered a brisket and steak bowl everything on the side the 1st time it came out it was totally wrong tripe was it in so they sent it back and supposedly brought out a new one but nope they took some of the tripe out and resent it out. All that on the plate is the findings of tripe i found in the food after they supposedly brought a new one out. They dont know if it was an allergy and all they did was take it out and didnt think i would notice it and gave it back to me read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Brisket and steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Came here on Sunday afternoon for lunch and it was super easy to get to from the T station (Fields Corner). About a 7-8 minute walk away. There were plenty of tables and they were quick to seat us and take our orders. I got the bún riêu and it was very flavorful. I would have appreciated if the menu noted that it was imitation crab. It was a very large serving. We also got the pork spring rolls which were very tasty with a good amount of crunch. The space is large and there is lots of space between tables. I would visit again. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - bún riêu - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Solid lunch experience. Parking was very easy on the street. We went at 1pm on a Friday and there were a good number of tables occupied, but our pho came out quickly and the food was of good quality. The dining room is quite large and it never got too loud. The staff was efficient and there was a steady stream of to go orders. read more

This is one of the best Authentic Vietnamese food in town. We love all dishes here. Clean dining area and nice service. read more

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Best Bún thịt nướng and com tam around Dorchester IMO. Service is fast with little to no waiting time. Solid Vietnamese food al around. read more

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It's the very rare Vietnamese restaurant, here or in Hanoi, to offer the 7 Beef dinner. Pho Hoa has for several years now taken over from Anh Hong the complex multi-step dinner. Unchanged, still excellent and complex. I do suggest before you start that you ask your server to go slow in bringing each subsequent course....otherwise, they seem to come rolling out too quickly, leaving you with a table full of good food...getting cold (except for the cold offerings!) read more

This restaurant is very spacious and they were able to seat a group of 12 immediately on a Saturday at noon. We parked on the street as there was free 2 hours parking. I ordered the pho dac biet and was not disappointed. The small size was perfect for me, even though the large is only a dollar more, I didn't want to waste food in case I couldn't finish the large bowl. I wish there were a few more pieces of meat, but overall the pho was really good and the broth tasted clean, not oily. This restaurant is similar to other pho restaurants I've been to so I was very satisfied with my meal. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 46 Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak, Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, & Tripe - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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my daughter took me there first my birthday! i loved the food, found parking right out side the door. Staff very friendly! Lots for food in the portions. If you live in the area go to this place , you will not regret it! read more

Incredible value. Had a vegan option for my wife, she loved it. Good beer and sake options, really good appetizers -- i got the number 60, a bunch of stuff in there. Felt incredible authentic and priced affordable Would recommend read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Delicious pho and drinks in a nice casual setting. The pho here is among the best I've had, but there were some brisket pieces that were too fatty in my opinion. We also got an avocado smoothie and a taro one and both were refreshing and the right amount of sweetness. Would come again if I'm in the area. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Second time here after a great massage down the street at the school. Got the shrimp spring rolls and the special Hue pho noodles which were really good! Friendly neighborhood joint with nice staff and good ambiance. Would recommend making a Fields Corner trip for it! read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 60 Hue Special Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Surprised by low rating! The dishes were great and prices are reasonable. Three of us got veggie, chicken and beef phos, with veggie and spring rolls, and avocado smoothies + limeade. All of them were delicious and service was quick. This place is also huge, so there was no wait at all. I'd come back! read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Rip 34 Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak & Meatballs -Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Pho Hoa has so many classic Vietnamese dishes that I'll need to come back and try more. I came on a Saturday around lunchtime and was seated right away. It's a large space that can accommodate all kinds of groups. I got the House Special Vermicelli Bowl and a Thai Iced Tea. The food was amazing and tasted fresh. There were so many great flavors mixed together, that I ended up eating almost the whole thing. read more

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I've been going to Anh hong for almost 10 years. Now I started going to Pho Hoa because of their affiliation for almost 3 years now. I love the place , the staff and the food. I've never had a negative experience there until tonight. We just came from out of state trip picked up our usual order of pho and found a cockroach in our food. We immediately called them and I understand due to a third party ordering service they were unable to remediate the situation for us. This is extremely gross, unacceptable and disappointing for us and we will never return to this restaurant ever again. Please look at your food before eating here. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Pho with a cockroach in it. Gross - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Their Pho and rice plates are great and a perfect meal to have on a cold day. Parking is street only but we had no issues when we came here on a Sunday late afternoon! Items we ordered (as of 2/2024) - #46 Pho Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak, Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, & Tripe (Regular size) - $13.95 - Great flavor to the broth and noodles were cooked perfectly. Great portion size for the regular! - #6 Spring Roll Tasting - $7.95 - If you're unsure which spring roll to get then go for this one! (My favorite was the pork meatball springroll). - #100 House special rice plate - $15.95 - This plate is huge! The flavors of everything was great. I do wish the pork was a bit thicker but it still had plenty of delicious fatty goodness to it! I'd get this one again. read more

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This place is hands down the best Pho restaurant in Dorchester. That's saying a lot with all the Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The price, quality of food, and portion sizes makes this place my top option when I'm in the area. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 103 Grilled Pork Chop, Julienne Pork Skin, Vietnamese Meatloaf, Fried Egg Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Came here looking for a hangover cure. We were pleased to find plenty of tables open as they weren't very busy on a Friday morning. As a result, we got seated right away by the friendly hostess. I got their nitro coconut shake which was creamy and sweet. Their pho was only okay as it lacked a depth of flavor and cattiness to it. The rest of the staff were beyond nice and helpful even so. Because of this, I may or may not come again to try other items from their menu or perhaps if this was an off day for them. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 46 Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak, Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, & Tripe - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Good pho! Went here with a friend after we were craving some pho. We both ordered the same extra large 45. It got the job done for our craving, but I wish it had more flavor. The server was super nice and our orders came out quick. The inside of the restaurant is huge with plenty of seating and tables. There is parking in the back, but can get hectic when full. Park on the street if you can read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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I can say so much about Pho Hoa Just know.. you cannot get a bad meal , there. My friend ordered 2 other meals to take home for his children, and nobody complained but praised. Just go there, and see for yourself. Not only was the food superb, the atmosphere was pleasant with a happy staff. And parking was good as well. I plan on going again soon! I wish I had taken a few snap shots of the dishes I ordered. The visual? Was as good as the taste. As we Italians say; anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte. (take out google translate) just messing with YOOZ Even the eye wants its share!!! read more

This review is mainly for the pho! Overall, it was pretty good. My SO got his usual pho tai and I got my usual pho dac biet. First, the meats and proteins were excellent quality. The tendon in particular was super tender, A+. The beef cuts were delicate. However the broth itself was a bit bland in my opinion, improved with the addition of some hoisin sauce. The regular portion size should be more than enough for most people (I can eat a lot and I was stuffed). I would say that Pho Le (their neighbor down the block) had better broth but Pho Hoa had better meat and toppings. We tried their spring roll sampler and a stir fry in addition to the pho; no complaints with either. read more

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Came specifically for the beef 7 ways but is disappointed cuz the server didn't provide us with any instructions and kept bringing out the next dish even though we clearly haven't finished eating the first dish. Had to stack the bowls and plates to make room. A cool experience but won't order again. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Beef 7 ways - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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I got the family style Wok Seared Pepper Steak. It was great. The points of feedback is that there may have been a little too much cornstarch in the sauce so it was a little goopy but still delicious, and there is less beef in the dish than before/for the price. I have been coming here since childhood and it's always a lovely experience. Nice service, it was busy so I understand it being a tad slow. I enjoy the ambiance and design of the restaurant. It's a nice place to eat. I'd recommend! read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Wok seared pepper steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I'm giving this 5 stars just for the Bo 7 Mon (7 course beef) because it is definitely the best in the area now that they have fused with Anh Hong. I usually swap out some dishes to add more courses to the vinegar, butter and skewer dishes just because I would prefer those. I had a rice plate here too and it was good. Will definitely come back to try the other dishes with the fusion with Anh Hong. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Best shrimp tofu (HU KY). Quick and Great service. Comfortable dining room. Delicious food. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 12. Fried Shrimp Tofu ; HU KY - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Went to Pho Hoa because of an article stating it had great flavor for pho. I was a bit disappointed with the broth. It had a strong flavor but felt a bit artificial. The portion, however, is large and you get a lot of meat and noodles. The Thai iced tea was a bit watery but the flavor is still there. Overall, the quality of the food is okay but I think they have a great selection of food (including hot pot for a pho place). The place is pretty large and even has a parking spot for customers. I also noticed that there is a drink lab for the restaurant. read more

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I realize I've actually eaten a fair amount of Vietnamese food over the years. Pho Hoa in Dorchester, which has a substantial Vietnamese population, is without a doubt the best pho place I've eaten at, in the US at least as I have not been to Vietnam. The service is great and has nice ambiance. Their other entrees, especially the wok seared peppercorn steak, are excellent too. If you're in Massachusetts and want great and authentic Vietnamese food, especially pho, I don't think you could do better than here. read more

Item 102. grilled pork, juvenile pork skin, and meat loaf rice plate for $13.95. I thought I ordered the wrong item as there was no pork chop inside. Upon looking at the order slip, the dish name included pork chop so I called the restaurant up. They pulled up the order number and said the cashier put in no pork chop on the side note. They told me not to worry because they added more of the other 2 items so the price was justified even though there was no pork chop. A pork chop rice plate without pork chop ?! The cashier should have confirmed with me before she put that note in. The person who picked up the phone apologized for getting my order wrong but there was nothing he could do about it. I think he could have offered to redo the order for me because of the cashier mistake. I wanted to eat what I ordered. I was not happy for his argument of not providing any form of compensation because they already justified how much they charged me with more of the other items. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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I ordered the vegetarian pho because the server confirmed it was a vegetable stock without any animal products in it. It certainly was vegan, but it was not vegetable stock. They gave me salt water as my "broth." Salt water. Worst pho I've ever had. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Left: Beef broth pho. Right: salt water aka vegetarian "broth" - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Came here for the first time post merger with the institutional restaurant Anh Hoang. The restaurant was well staffed and attentive, significantly better than it was premerger. The menu has expanded to include the rice plates and vermicelli dishes anh hoang has plus the seven course beef although it is pricey now. I remember it being about 36 for two and it's 45 for two people. I was craving pho and boy that was a mistake. My wife's pho is better unfortunately so I was disappointed. I should've just gotten the rice plate and called it a day (one of the big reasons the anh hoang merger was a big deal). I'll come back and just stay away from the pho. If I crave it, I'll go across the street to pho le. read more

I don't know if it's me or not but lately their pho has been really good. The flavor and richness of the broth have been on point. I normally don't order pho when I'm out but I have been lately every time I go to pho hoa lol read more

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You cannot go wrong here. Everything is seriously well seasoned, if not simmered for hours. Beautiful restaurant with proactive staff make this restaurant a staple in my read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Came here out of curiosity since the owner of Anh Hong has supposedly become a partner here after her place was closed down. Now, THAT was an excellent Vietnamese restaurant! This one is ok-ish, mainly has ambiance going for it, very nice and unusually attentive table service...but food is pretty average. Certainly better than "Vietnamese" food further out, like in Cambridge or Somerville, of course...but that's not saying much. They seem to be geared a bit more towards a mainstream clientele, judging from the lack of fat left on the meat and rather bland flavors...for example, the caramelized pork was totally lean, which is appealing to tourists I suppose but really robs the dish of its true satisfaction and pleasure. A little surprising to find that in Dorchester, since the majority of diners I saw there were Vietnamese. The only advantage here is that they actually serve real beer (Dorchester IPA isn't bad) not the usual Heineken-Bud-Corona crap found in the large majority of Asian restaurants. Oh, and they actually have a parking lot out back. Not sure I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

Overall good experience and would come back again to try more menu options! This was our first time at Pho Hoa and we ordered their Fried Egg Rolls, Bun Bo Hue, and Special Combo Pho. Everything was good and hit the craving I had for warm noodle soup. I did wish the Bun Bo Hue came with some more meat as it was mostly tendon. We ordered two drinks from their pretty extensive drink list and decided to try the Salted Lime and Yuzu Dragonfruit. Both drinks were good but unfortunately the dragon fruit drink became really sweet really fast and we were unable to finish it, though I have to say I do like the pink color! The interior is spacious but the restaurant definitely gets crowded fast so be sure to come early if you don't want a wait. All the staff are incredibly nice and friendly, no complaints there! We will definitely come back to try some of the other items on their menu, like their hot pot sets that we saw a lot of other tables ordering! read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue, Special Combo Pho, Salty Lime drink, and Yuzu Dragonfruit drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Was a little disappointed this time around. The sinh to bo was good as always but the soups were lacking serious flavor, especially the bun bo hue. I've been going to Pho Hoa since I was little and i think their quality has gone down. However, the Beef 7 Courses was always good when I had it or their rice dishes. Might be better off getting those rather than the soup dishes read more

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Yummy food. Friendly service. Chill ambiance. I highly recommend the bun hue. My Asian friends love this place, so you know it's good. The good amount is plentiful. read more

If you're looking for a good bowl of pho, pho hoa is a good place to go. Having said that, there are other dishes that I would recommend to try. The rice plates here are phenomenal, being one of the best I have had. Another thing I highly recommending is the 7 course beef. Different meat options that you can cook on your table in a variety of ways. You basically create your own roll with rice paper with the assorted veggies and rice noodle that comes with it. Not only that, the service was good and friendly. The only downside is that the cleanliness is not that great, given we needed to request new plates as the first set of plates provided were dirty. In the end, definitely recommend this place. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Went here for dinner today and host did not seem like he wanted to be there. Don't think he ever bothered greeting any guests. Waitress was okay, just had low energy. Food prices were actually reasonable compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. Bo luc lac was overcooked and chewy but overall was okay. Bun dac biet was good but pork was slightly salty. Our chopsticks had some weird green mark on it. Not sure if it is mold or weird left over dish soap. Told waitress about it but she looked confused and didn't know what to do. Overall okay experience but service could be better. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - Weird green mark on chopstick - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Food was delicious, servers were very kind and friendly. Food took a little long to come out, but it was perfect. Ample space and nice ambiance. read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - 49 Beef Stew w/ Pho Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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When we arrived, we were sat at a booth that had 4+ flies flying around. That should've been our sign to leave, but instead we asked for a different table. After eating for about 10-15 minutes, a cockroach floated to the top of my pho. Absolutely disgusting. Will not return read more

Pho Hoa Restaurant - A cockroach in my Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts