The name of this place is a bit misleading, as the food definitely leans more Thai, which influences their pho offering. I had the pho sate, and while it was huge spicy bowl of soup and noodles, it did not really taste like pho to me. It was lacking the beefy depth of flavor and it was heavy handed on the cinnamon / clove aromatics. All of the beef was quite chewy and the noodles broke apart easily, so unfortunately I didn't finish the bowl. Service was nice and very prompt, and the space is a cozy no frills home, but I wouldn't come back here for pho. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Pho sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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A lovely hidden gem with great food! Came on a weekday and were seated immediately. I got a thai tea to start and shared scallion pancake. I loved my drink- not too sweet with a strong tea flavor. The green curry sauce with the pancakes was amazing. My tom yum soup with the prawn was delicious! Hot and sour with juicy prawns and the nice flair of coming with a flame! I loved my meal, and have been raving about this place to others read more

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Fantastic place for lots of delicious gluten free options! Friendly and attentive service, will definitely be back!

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to. I've had the vegetable basil fried rice, it is spicy but not too much. Perfect! The limeade drink is made fresh. It pairs so well with the spicy food. Chicken wings are cooked to perfection. Fresh rolls! The wrap is so perfect, melts in your mouth. The sauce is yummy. Papaya salad is just how it's supposed to be. Crunchy and spicy! Grab that sweet drink, you might need it. Golden fried tofu, not soggy like some places, and of course the dipping sauce is perfect. If you want the good stuff, go here. The menu had so much to offer. read more

Fantastic service and delicious food. Will absolutely be coming back to this charming spot!

It's not very good. I ordered a Pho Thai and I believe there's too much MSG. But the price is beautiful it only costs me 14.9. Service is also good. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Pho Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We ordered the scallion pancake with curry sauce, the shrimp watercress soup, the crab fried rice, the kra pow ga kai, and the seafood green curry. Food overall was excellent; large quantity for the price, but also good quality thai food. My wife and I thought the soup, the rice and the curry were all top tier for the boston area. My wife has been to thailand, and we have also tried thai food in SF, LA, NYC and Boston, and this place was one of the best we have tried. Service was also great; despite managing many tables, our waitress was very attentive and handled our many requests quickly. Definitely would go again! read more

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I went to this place with my family to eat on a Tuesday evening. The two servers in the restaurant were friendly and helpful. The food was very nice. I personally ordered a Pho noodle soup, which I thought was pretty good. The interior of the restaurant is very small, it's a tiny little establishment, so the seats can fill up quickly. I would definitely come back here again in the future if I could. read more

I had a sudden urge for pho. Fortunately, I found out about Pho 'n Rice and promptly walked over for dinner. Upon arriving, I was immediately greeted and seated. Unfortunately, the speed of service somewhat slowed after I took my seat. Despite the restaurant being far from full, I waited awhile before someone took my order; I waited even longer for them to prepare my food. Nevertheless, the food here is worth the wait. The pho broth was rich in flavor and complemented the meat and noodles. In terms of portion size, I was surprised that they gave me a hearty portion of meat and quite a lot of noodles. Overall, the service here can be spotty, but the food here is definitely worth the wait. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing, and the vibe with Thai music makes me feel like I am in Thailand. As a Thai person, I can say that every dish they serve is just like what I eat in Thailand. I love the crab fried rice; the taste is authentic and there is a lot of crab. I asked the server, and they told me they took over this place in April 2024. After taking over, they changed the menu and the chef. This place is one of the best Thai restaurants. Once I visit Boston again, I will definitely come back to this place 100%! read more

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Really great Thai food, huge portions and low prices. Love this little hole in the wall with authentic, classic Thai dishes. Their Kaprow and their spicy basil pad Thai are both exceptional. Good for dine in and take out. Highly recommend!! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Drunken Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I came in during lunch special hours, so I was served lunch portions. The ingredients and menu items are as you'd expect for Thai and Viet cuisine. Service was really friendly, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. For my lunch meal, I was served a complimentary side soup and salad, which tasted heavenly on a cold day. Judging by the responses of the other patrons, the soup definitely seemed to have stolen the show. This is a great place to stop by for a weekday lunch, all for a very reasonable price relative to the area it's in! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Spicy Tofu lunch plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is probably the best pho I've eaten. Do yourself a favor and get the dak biet and don't get it to-go. The food comes out quick and when I tell you it's perfect for a cold blustery winter night, I mean it. read more

We all really, really wanted to love Pho 'n Rice, as we've driven or walked by it many times and thought it could be our new go-to place for take out. While the menu is extensive and looks amazing, the food was the worst we've ever had. Beyond bland into downright horrible. Sorry. Just being honest here. read more

I've been coming here for a few years now. Really solid Vietnamese food and friendly service. I usually get the Dac Biet Pho, which is one of the best in the Camberville area IMO. The broth is deliciously flavorful, as a good pho broth should be. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My go to takeout order here is a Goi salad with tofu and drunken noodles with tofu. Pretty much the largest and healthiest yummy takeout order you can get in this neighborhood for a total of 20 bucks before tax/tip. And ready in 15 minutes! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Drunken Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The food was delicious--we shared a pad Thai and a pho ga. The service was quick and cheerful. We'll be back.

I ordered the Bun Bo Hue. I'm 100% Vietnamese, and my family is from Hue, so I know what good BBH is. This was okay. I liked the flavor, it was there. However, this dish here has many missing authentic components, maybe because it caters to non-Vietnamese people? It's missing pork blood, pork hoof, tendon, Vietnamese pork ham, etc. Also, this dish had way too much lemongrass in it. Too much lemongrass throws off the texture, and it becomes grainy. Also, I wished the rice noodles were thicker. These were on the thinner side. The service was okay. Not very friendly or smiley. I didn't feel welcomed, but I got all I needed , I guess. The ambiance was a two story restaurant. Limited seating, but it feels homey. ---------------------------------------- My Star Rating Scale: 5 Stars: Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will come back 4 Stars: I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still come back 3 Stars: It was okay, I didn't hate it but didn't like it either; would not voluntarily come back 2 Stars: I did not like it, I would not come back 1 Star: Absolutely hated it, I would not come back here read more

Pho 'n Rice - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Tried this place for the first time and had an exceptional dining experience. The workers were friendly and attentive the entire time. There is a very chill ambiance with soothing music. And most importantly, the food was so delicious and fresh. I was surprised to get complimentary soup and salad. Both tasted so delicious that I would order them! I ordered the fresh summer rolls and crab fried rice. Everything was perfect.. can't wait to return! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Crab Meat Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The worst Vietnamese food I've ever had, out of the 50+ Vietnamese restaurants I've dined in in the USA and Vietnam. We were craving pho, vermicelli, and soup for our family and saw good ratings for this restaurant, so ended up ordering dinner for 10+ individuals. Each person was left unhappy, with more to desire. The pho dishes come out to approximately $16/per person with vegetables, but are skimpy. There was very little protein compared to the amount of protein you'd typically get for a pho dish. There were several vegetarian soups with catfish and shrimp that we ordered and both had 1 piece of shrimp. Yup, one piece. That was confusing because it felt like they forgot to put in the protein we paid extra for, but somehow remember to put in one piece. Furthermore, the broth in the beef and vegetarian dishes tasted and smelled like wet socks. The appetizers were the only good part of the order. I personally liked the calamari. Overall, definitely would not recommend. No clue what they're doing at this restaurant to have let us down with 10+ different entrees. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

With so many great food options on this block, Pho 'n Rice is kind of like the unassuming cousin that fades into the background, but has a hidden wild side. The Bo Bun Hue was freaking delicious! The meat was so tender, melt-in-your-mouth. A hint of spicy. Silky noodles. A taste of tangy lemongrass. Meanwhile the regular Dac Biet was nothing to write home about. The other standout was the fresh limeade! A nice, refreshing cooldown from the meal. There aren't that many tables available for sit-in dining. Seems like a lot of their business is take-out. I've heard good things about their summer rolls & plan to come by to try other items on the menu, besides pho! read more

The place is definitely under new management. It looks very different, the quality is still the same though. I don't love the use of the ramen bowls and spoons for pho, but I'm Vietnamese and I just feel like it's taking away from the culture. They have some new options which is cool. Happy that whoever took over kept the name! Still a great spot. read more

Pho 'n Rice - New sign - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I've only ever ordered take out from here and from what I've experienced, this is pretty standard and will satisfy your craving for pho. Whenever I feel a sudden urge for pho on a rainy day and don't wanna move, I'll order delivery from here! It's usually pretty quick and the prices are decent too. I don't love that the pho doesn't come with any chili's though so I usually have to add my own. I also order the fresh spring rolls. It comes with 2 pieces of shrimp in each roll and pork. The pork is a little dry but the rolls are, again, pretty standard. I like the peanut hoisin sauce that comes with it. Overall, nothing spectacular but a good/reliable go-to. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Sunday lunch. Light but satisfying. I wanted Bun. Got exactly what I wanted. Bun Thit Nuong with lemongrass chicken (added a spring roll). Vermicelli noodles, pickled carrot and daikon, fresh lettuce, and bean sprout galore. Could have used a few more leaves of fresh Thai basil (a little skimpy). The fish sauce was light and not too pungent. Everything was light and fresh. Chicken was not at all fatty which was surprising for take out chicken pieces. Overall great takeout! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Bun Thit Nuong with Lemongrass chicken, add spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Everything you could want in a restaurant. The food is amazing and you start off with this nice, light chicken soup. The service was servicing, the waitress was pleasant. Ambiance so cozy it makes you wanna play lofi over it. read more

very good whatever you order, lunch or dinner. fresh, nicely seasoned, good rice, very pleasant people. get duck!

I ordered delivery from them and the Bun Bo Hue was the best one I've had in Boston. The broth was so flavorful and it came with beef flank rather than beef meatballs which is usually what I see. The Pad Thai was pretty good too but the Bun Bo Hue stood out. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Bun Bo Hue and beef Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Small restaurant located slightly off the beaten path of Mass Ave. The staff is nice and the prices are quite reasonable given the portion size and quantity! I would strongly recommend the bun vermicelli and spring rolls! Their dishes are refreshingly light and not overloaded with sauces. Great dining experience overall. read more

Pho 'n Rice - plate of food on a table - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I ordered pho ga on doordash and asked if they could fill the broth container to the brim because I am sick. They gave me a whole extra container, made my day, and sooooo so good. Healed me right up. Def recommend. read more

I ordered via UberEats. My friend and I were craving Pho in this weather. We ordered Pad Thai, Pho Dac Biet, and scallion pancake. The prices are very reasonable. The Pho came disassembled which kept it hot. The broth, meat and bean sprouts were in separate containers. The Pho itself was mediocre. The pad Thai was phenomenal! It was a little sweet and a little fish saucy. It had a lot of peanuts and the serving size was very generous. The scallion pancakes were hot and came with a delicious tangy sauce. Would def order again, but will likely not get the pho (at least for takeout). read more

My go-to place for take out (note: there is always a small little dining area too for eat in). This place is a local neighborhood favorite that's been around for years with delicious authentic Vietnamese and Thai dishes. I've had tons of stuff on the menu and it's all so good, including the Pho, apps, and traditional dishes. Everything is full of flavor and pretty healthy too. Not to mention they are a small family business that are always so friendly, fast and reliable. read more

Really disappointed in this meal. Over priced and flavorless. I want to support my local Asian business, being a big fan of viet food... but it's a disgrace. The shrimp toast had literally no shrimp on it , $6 for 5 small pieces of chicken wings. Paid for "large pho" got a few pieces of meat and there was nothing large about the pho at all... never ordering from here again. I ordered on grub hub. Also not a big deal but they don't have jack fruit shakes, they called to ask about a substitute. Not a big deal to me but quality and price was. read more

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Got delivery from here to Cambridge. Everything was tasty, quite fresh, and prepared with the specifications I had indicated. Enjoyed the small flavorful Tom Yum soup and the Pad Thai, which was a nice portion, and had just the right amount of protein, egg, and peanuts. read more

Ordered here today and was extremely disappointed with the pho I got. I have ordered the dac Biet pho several times before in the past and know what goes in it. The beef I got with the pho this time was literally half the amount that I usually get. It was like enough for a half of a roast beef sandwich. Looks like this place is trying to be cheap bastards, probably because of the pandemic. Waste of money. Won't be ordering here again. read more

Pho 'n Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Good local option for some Vietnamese takeout food. I ordered the Com Ga rice plate and the food was very good. The meat was well cooked and flavorful and there was plenty of rice and a side salad as part of the meal. Good deal for a simple weekday dinner. read more

Tried Pho 'n Rice once for takeout and once for dine-in to give them a fair shot, but they didn't impress me too much. Our first try was grabbing takeout - one Beef Kua Kai Noodle Dinner and one Bun Thit Nuong. The Beef Kua Kai had a good amount of tender beef, but I found the noodles to be lacking in any special quality. It felt a little mushy as I progressed through the meal. On the other hand, the Bun Thit Nuong was pretty good according to my fiancée. Wasn't spectacular, but a good dish if she craved it. We went back about a week later to dine in for lunch. We were seated quickly just before noon on a rainy Saturday and ordered a bowl of Pho Dac Biet and Mi Hoanh Thanh. What stood out to us was there were no sizes to pick from - one size fits all here. My opinion is that the Pho Dac Biet was a little on the small side - didn't get too much variety of meat on it and the beef didn't come in good big slices. Instead, some of the beef was in bits floating around the soup. The broth was not as hearty and flavorful as I have had in other shops in the area, but the noodles had a nice texture so no complaints there. The Mi Hoanh Thanh had a comparatively more flavorful broth and the egg noodles were great. The included pork was on the dry side and the dumplings were a little small, but not a bad bowl of soup noodles to satisfy cravings. Service was quite nice and fast, so I will give them credit for that. One other note about dine-in - for some reason, the music they had playing kept cutting in and out. It was a good modern pop playlist, but it got very distracting during our meal to keep hearing pauses in the background. Overall, I wouldn't come here very often if I crave Viet or Thai food. It'll do in a pinch, but I think there are some better options out there worth going to. read more

Have come back to Pho 'n Rice a handful of times since my last review and sadly want to lower my rating. The broth is a bit diluted, just missing some extra flavor. And everything tastes a bit too sweet for me. This may hit the spot if you're really craving Vietnamese food. read more

The worst experience ever! I have been a customer for a very long time (since 2022)- always order delivery and through their website- usually once a week. This past Sunday we order our usual Pho soups for myself and my husband. Also, appetizers for my daughter. The delivery came on time but they forgot the bean sprouts/lemon and 1 of the soup broth. We called the restaurant and the lady on the phone didn't speak any English. She was having a really hard time understanding us. We told her the items that were missing and she said "delivery will be done soon" she didn't even apologize for her mistake. 55 minutes later- no delivery yet! We called the restaurant and it was her again- we asked her when was the delivery happening on the missing items? She said "I don't know" And hang up . Our food was already cold and we were very upset. We called the delivery driver and didn't pick up. There is no email or other contact info to let them know- sooo unfortunately a bad review it's the only option. read more

I liked the pho a lot, not too salty and a generous amount of noodles and beef. I did not enjoy the tom yum fried rice. I love tom yum soup and fried rice but this ended up being strangely sweet tomato rice. If you want takeout pho, this is the place- very well packaged and tasty. read more

2 years later, my boyfriend and I revisited this cute little Thai/Vietnamese place while visiting friends in the area, and we still love it. I ordered the medium bowl of the pho dac biet and he got the spicy pork rib. Both were fresh, well-made, and delicious. My pho wasn't the best bowl of pho I've ever had, but it hit all the right notes, and the medium bowl was more than enough food to leave me stuffed and satisfied. It's also possible that my pho was just overshadowed by the seriously tasty spicy pork rib. Once I had a taste of that, I had some serious dish envy and was kicking myself for not ordering that. Picture a tender pork chop, gently fried and coated in an addicting sweet and spicy sauce. Now double that and pile it on a generous mound of rice, and you have the awesomeness that is that dish. I'm drooling just thinking about it. :P Same as last time: The service was great, restaurant clean, and prices super reasonable for the amount of food given. If you're in Somerville, definitely try this place out! read more

Pho 'n Rice - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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