Absolutely terrible attitude for the customers. Stop asking for the tips, if u didn't deserve it! Goddamn

Love love love their Pho. It's not a bad spot food wise. I've never been there in person but the food has always been stellar for takeout. I get the Tai, and its perfection. The delivery is always fast and it's usually delivered with a smile. I say usually, since one time the delivery guy was in a foul mood, but hey, I guess I'm the asshole that made him come out in a hurricane so. . . There's that. But it's a quality Vietnamese place in Cambridge/Somerville. read more

I honestly didn't think this place was too bad, so I'm really surprised by the negative reviews. I'm a pho snob, since I have access to tons of delicious pho in SF. But I really thought that this place was pretty good for Boston/Cambridge standards! BF and I went yesterday, on a cold fall night. We were definitely craving something homey and warm and this is within walking distance from his place. Service was basically impeccable and I really liked how clean the place was. We ordered steamed shumai as an appetizer and both got medium bowls of Pho Dac Biet. Shumai was good with a great ginger soy dipping sauce. The portion of pho was plenty for me, I usually will get a small and eat EVERYTHING- the small here would've probably been good enough too, but after experiencing small portions at Le's I was a little wary. The pho broth was a little sweeter than I'm used to but was still very good. The flank/tripe/tendon wasn't as tender as the stuff at my favorite SF joint, but boyfriend remarked on how flavorful the flank was. I liked that they put a ton of onion slices in the broth (I LOVE onions). The waiter even brought me a small side of cilantro when he saw me hoarding the cilantro from the dumplings (I also love love cilantro in my pho). Bill came out to less than $30 with tax and tip included for the both of us. It was a great fall night pick me up. read more

So more than anything I love this place for the fact that I can get the following delivered: 1. Thai Iced Tea...one of my favorite beverages in the world 2. Jackfruit Shakes...my favorite shake/smoothie ever 3. Pho...cue up yall. Who doesn't like pho? And some pretty decently prepared Thai dishes (their fresh summer roll, drunken noodles, and soft shell crab are all above average if not downright tasty). Granted, none of this is anything to write home about (but apparently enough to write to you about)...but they have an extensive menu, they deliver, they're usually on time, and their food is pretty good. A winning combination. 3.5 stars read more

Had a day off and thought it might be nice to order food in instead of cooking or going out. This place had great reviews and a low minimum delivery price, so I thought I'd try it out. I ordered the chicken pad thai and a thai iced tea. The tea was fine, a bit watery but it's a New England Summer, ice doesn't stay ice for long. The pad thai, however, was terrible. I ordered it spicy and it was not only lacking spice, but flavor entirely. The strongest flavor in the entire dish were the bean sprouts. Not only was the meal bland, but the delivery took over an hour. I would not recommend this to anyone. I was hoping to enjoy a nice spicy meal and instead all I am thinking about now is what I can make tomorrow to finally satisfy my craving for spicy food. Really bummed that I spent money on such a disappointing meal. read more

I had never had pho before, because I always sort of have this idea that soup is mostly water. But I was pleasantly surprised, the noodles that sink to the bottom of the pho I had were delicious and certainly constituted a meal. The broth was flavorful and light, and I didn't have to finish this (this is key - they give you this HUGE bowl, but you can just eat what's inside it, not consume all the soup. This may seem obvious to normal pho consumers, but it was new to me). I think my favorite part of the meal was the stewed veggies I added in for $2 extra - so many different and health and yummy veggies. They kind of dominated my dumpling pho - but I'm so glad I added them! The service was good, the seating small but there was no wait. They brought us more basil when we asked for it. I couldn't tell if this place serves wine/beer. They had an advertisement for beer holding up the special menu, and there was a glass of wine on the hostess's table that never moved....Don't know what was up with that. Very pleasant unassuming and good meal! read more

Between this place and Zoe's across the street, I'll take Zoe's over Pho'n'Rice any day. Last Friday we shared the duck pho and the lemongrass chicken, which came with a side of rice. The duck pho soup was so sweet that I swear they probably added sugar to the stock. Why was it so sweet? It was so sweet that it seemed like there wasn't any savoriness to the broth. That is not good. The duck portion of the noodle soup was one big hunk plopped into the bowl on the bone. The meat was tender and flavorful, but then again, that "flavorful" part is from the sugary-ness of the broth. The lemongrass chicken was the real bomb of the night. I don't know about you, but when I order lemongrass chicken at any restaurant -- and it doesn't have to be Vietnamese or any Southeast Asian place -- it had better have lemongrass in it. Here, there was not even a HINT of lemongrass, and I KNOW the very distinct taste of lemongrass, mind you. It was like some watered down curry dish, which had a sauce that again, was overly sweet. I couldn't even tell what made up that sauce. While this dish was generous with the vegetables, which were crunchy and well stir-fried, another thing other than the lemongrass that it lacked was... well, the chicken. So no lemongrass and not much chicken in a dish that is called 'lemongrass chicken.' What the dish really should have been called was "sweet vegetables" garnished with itty bitty chicken pieces. Oh, and that dish cost $9. The few plus sides of coming here is that they have BYOB (which the annoying table next to us not only had to stare at us about but also had to loudly comment about when they saw that we took advantage of this and brought beer), and the service is very friendly and attentive. But Zoe's has BYOB, and their food is actually pretty decent. Definitely sticking to the latter. read more

This place has pretty great pho! Or, am I just home sick for Houston pho? You can't compare the Zoe's across the street b/c its different cuisine. This is a very quaint eatery with only about 10 tables and pleasant decor. The fusion of Viet and Thai food is interesting with traditional dishes, twists on the old, and completely new one's too. If you are in the area, it is a must visit. Just a stones throw away from Porter Sq., I really like this place. I've only been 2 times, but compared to my home town in Houston, it's as good as they get. In June, me and Monique went for Sunday Brunch after mass. I had the pho and monique had the chicken pad tai. Yeah, we are pretty boring, but we were certainly content. Today, we ordered the Crazy Udon and Bangkok Paradise. The crazy udon was a spicy, sweet stir-fry with snowpeas, carrots, onion and crispy chicken. The bangkok paradise was a surprise with mango, avacado, chicken, shrimp pineapple, n mix veggies in a coco/curry sauce [magnifico]! read more

Some of the freshest take-out I have ever had in Boston. Their brown rice and sticky rice is the real deal and the vegetables are crunchy and delicious (not frozen and gross). Absolutely love the food here. We have only had take-out, so I cannot speak to ambiance and service. read more

I have never set foot inside Pho 'n Rice, but they have fed me and my girl so many delicious meals. We get takeout from here multiple times a month. The fried rice is surprisingly great and the spicy fish dishes are awesome. The beef pho isn't the best I've ever had, but it's still quite good. The Canh Cuah is my girlfriend's go to here, and that is legit standout great. Plus, the service has always been fast and we've never had a delivery mix up. read more

I tried this place twice. Once for dinner where I got some pho and once for lunch where I got the drunken chicken (chicken with flat noodles) lunch special. The place isn't bad and hits the spot. Particularly with it's pho which is great, moreover the service and the venue is good. However I was not impressed by the lunch special. The chicken was cooked a bit tough but the noodles and sauce were good. It came with some seaweed soup which was pretty nasty. it basically tasted like seaweed thrown in with a few grass noodles water and a pinch of salt. The wet seaweed smell was what overwhelmed the flavor. All in all, I would say it's an ok place to check out if you live in the area, esp if you're craving pho, but there are definitely several other better options nearby. read more

If I could give them zero stars, I would. I really wanted this place to be at least ok- it's right around the corner from my house, and I really love Vietnamese food- but it's not. We went last night, and my food was served cold. Not cold like "I'm not steaming hot right from the pan" but cold like "we cooked part of this fresh, grabbed the precooked meat from the fridge, and tossed it on top without warming it at all" cold. I complained, they took it back and tossed it in the microwave, so then the crispy chicken was soggy, and, of course, they didn't take my rice, so by the time they returned with my now warm and soggy dinner, the rice was cold. Whoppee. The food, once finally arrived, was acceptable, but certainly not good. By far the blandest Pik Pow sauce I have ever tasted, and, of course, as we learned above, the meat was not even stirred into the sauce, so it was yet blander. My friend got one of the many Pho options, and it was tasty- of course, they forgot to put the wontons in before bringing it out, but, to their credit, they remembered before he noticed them missing and fixed it without having to be asked. On top of that, the dining room itself was chilly enough that I ended up leaving on my wool coat and hat. read more

Pho n Rice has one of the most unusual soundtracks of any restaurant I've ever been in: Lounge music covers of popular music from the last 50 years. No, seriously. I mean it. It's the kind of thing that you otherwise wouldn't notice on your first couple visits because it just blends in as generic lounge music in an otherwise fine restaurant. But then it hits you: That sultry voice is actually singing AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long". And then the next song comes on. And the next one. There's Beatles, there's Aerosmith, there's more and more. Hours of lounge music on loop for months, and years. It's been the same lounge music CD for over two years (and I come here at least three times a month). I really have to wonder what the staff thinks. Is this what they think Americans listen to? Or is it actually some clever psychological warfare to mess with us? For the people who've been working there for years and listen to it every day... Do they know that it's a cover and not an original song? The single exception to this was for December - February in 2011-2012, the music CD was changed out for a CD of generic christmas music - Let It Snow, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and the like. It was funny for the first couple visits, but when it was still on in February I was really praying for the lounge music back. I almost asked them to put the lounge music back on. read more

For my money this place is great, I mean really they deliver pho. DELIVERY PHO. Honestly that was the deciding factor in ordering from Pho 'n RIce. If you want pho on a cold night and you want it to come to you what are you going to do? To meet the delivery minimum I ordered the crab rangoon and pho chay not expecting much. After what seemed like an eternity I received a call from the driver letting me know that dinner was on its way and within minutes it arrived. The driver was great and started our meal off on the right foot just by being awesome. So. The food was delicious. My pho chay was ginormous and filled with vegetables, noodles, and an amazing broth. The rangoons too were excellent. They were large, not greasy, and potentially addictive. They have a delivery fee (LAME) but overall I am really impressed with this place. read more

My boyfriend and I are regulars here. Admittedly, the environment is not as good as somewhere like Spice or even Thai Tamarind, and is equivalent to the staple eat-and-run Le's, but somehow this place caught our business. Why? This place introduced me to my latest addiction, the Country Pad Thai. I can't keep leftovers for more than a few hours after dinner - it's just too tempting and delicious. My boyfriend sometimes orders the pad thai, although he often orders the vermicelli bowls and finds them delicious (and they sit well in his sensitive stomach). We've had the pho but were generally unimpressed and prefer Le's in that regard. The prices are standard, the service is attentive but not overwhelmingly so. Sometimes, it's just nice to go somewhere quieter than the places in Harvard Square, where the meals are consistently good and satisfying. This has become our go-to place. read more

The pho is decent, but the broth is pretty boring. I've had much better at many different places. And how is it possible that they not only don't serve hot peppers on the condiment plate, they actually don't have any in the restaurant? The Tom Yum is probably the worst I've ever had, though. It was WAY sour and salty, and I'm positive there was no lemongrass, galanga or kaffir lime leaves in it, much less tamarind. So, really, I don't see how they can even call it Tom Yum. I think it was just chicken pho broth, honestly. It still wasn't horrible tasting after I added a bunch of lemon and lime, but it wasn't all that great, and it definitely wasn't Tom Yum. And I asked for extra spicy, which in a good Thai restaurant will get you a level of heat that practically induces hallucinations. Here, the spiciness level was extremely mild. Good quality chicken, though. Super friendly service, so I refrained from giving only 2 stars. read more

I actually tried pho for the first time last night from this place. It was delicious!!! We ordered take out, so I can speak to the space itself, but our to go order was great. We got two medium orders of Pho Tai and an app of edamame and it was PLENTY for a dinner for two. I'm not giving it four stars only because it was my first time, and I was told that it was good but not the best Pho my boyfriend had ever had... so I'm holding until I know a little more about pho. read more

It's hard to write this review, because it's making me crave Pho 'n' Rice right now. I have a friend who lives down the street from Pho 'n' Rice and I really feel bad for her because whenever I visit her all I want to do is eat at Pho 'n' Rice. I've eaten a range of Vietnamese from little Chinatown joints in Boston and NYC to super-atmospheric upscale-hipster Vietnamese restaurants and I'm totally happy eating here.The menu has a range that can please a group, I can get a decent pho, and the fresh limeade is great. I'd like to try more of the menu but I'm just a sucker for a big hot bowl of pho. The take out pho seems larger than the restaurant portion-I used a mixing bowl to eat it last time we ordered take out. I know that there's a big profit margin on meat, broth and rice noodles; but nothing beats pho and I'm not going to start making it on my own any time soon. So it's Pho 'n' Rice for me! read more

can i give a negative star... it is too bad because their food is pretty good but their delivery service is horrible and when i called to speak to a manager he LAUGHED at the fact that i had waited over 2 and a half hours from the time they told me my food would be delivered... i dont find it very funny that i ordered lunch and it wasnt even delivered by the time i was getting ready to leave work for the day. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE read more

Pretty decent pho! More expensive than I'm used to (I'm from Seattle) and no cream puff! With that said, this is pretty good. Seattle is well known for its pho so you can take my word (or any of the other Seattle folk who commented here). Also they're super prompt! And you can order from this very website. All good things. read more

5 stars for the pho. It's amazing. Flavorful, large portion and customizable. I tend to go a little overboard and go for chicken and steamed veggies, which ends up costing over $10, but it really is worth it. I've gotten this dish a few times when I've been sick, and I swear it cures me! I've had a bad experience with other dishes here, primarily the drunken noodles. Stick to the pho. read more

Worst Pho I've ever had. This is the first time I've ever gotten take-out Vietnamese, so I asked if they had the sauces in the bag when I came to pick it up. "Oh yes, everything is there." Nothing was there. Not even chopsticks or plastic forks. I ordered the Veggie Pho. It was tasteless. It's sitting in my refrigerator, completely untouched, waiting for me to go buy plum sauce and Siracha from Shaw's to make it edible. read more

Cheap, tasty, and BYOB is encouraged! The Pho won't blow your mind, but with a liquor store across the street, this has all the ingredients for a cheap "i'm too lazy to cook tonight" local spot. read more

This place is a small mom and pop Vietnamese/Thai restaurant and I love the combination! My bf was craving for pho and I was craving for Pad Thai and this place satisfied our cravings! Will definitely come back again and try more items on the menu! read more

Pho 'n Rice - My country pad Thai it was delicious and big portion! - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I wasn't blown away from my last takeout order from here. I ordered their Pho with shrimp/pork dumplings. The Pho did offer good portions of noodles and broth with extra bean sprouts on the side, but there were only two small dumplings (that were mediocre), there was too much salad with onions included and the meat didn't look appetizing. Additionally, I ordered a Thai tea (as I'm always a HUGE fan) and was taken back by how sugary the drink was -- certainly more sugary than normal! I had to add water when I got home to enjoy it. Overall, I'd go back, but most likely order something different. read more

The most amazing chicken pho in Boston. Have been to so many places and its the best here. Really cute sitting area for dine-in. Summer rolls are good, green tea bubble tea is so good. read more

Went there for the first time with my husband last week, did not expect much but it was pretty great! We got the papaya salad, which is SUPER spicy and delicious. I got the Pho tai and my husband got the dac biet and both were delicious! The atmosphere is also cute, it's kind of like a house and very charming read more

Awesome Vietnamese food at a good price. Ever since I visited Vietnam, I've been trying to find restaurants in Boston that can somewhat satiate my crave for authentic dishes. Came here on a Friday night and was immediately seated. We ordered the seafood salad, Tom Yum seafood noodle soup (yes, I know some would consider this more Thai than Vietnamese, but whatever), and another seafood noodle soup with extra vegetables. Everything was delicious. The seafood salad offered a nice portion of fresh shrimp, mussels, and octopus, and the dressing was a fantastic light and tangy vinaigrette. Next time I may order two portions of this and call it dinner... Both noodle soups were great, but the Tom Yum one won for having the best best broth. Super flavorful, full of spices, and a great balance between sweet and sour. Both also had decent portions of seafood, which can be hard to find. Service was good, and they seemed to be doing a good take-out business in addition to serving the seated tables. Will be back. read more

I've came here a few times and it's definitely my place for authentic southeast asian food in Somerville. The pho is delicious, light, flavorful, filling, and has a very home-y feel. I suggest coming here over some of the bigger restaurants like Pho Basil and Le's in Harvard Sq, for overall better quality service and food. The restaurant is small and quaint, and isn't usually busy when I'm there, so it's a nice hole in the wall place if you're in the mood to be secluded from big crowds. My favorite dish is their Bun (vermicelli noodles with eggroll, veggies, meat, pork or beef is especially good). read more

I have been to a lot of Asian restaurants and I can say this is one of the best taste I've experienced. We went there as a group and we ordered a lot of foods. All of them were really good, I ate too much that day, I didn't like the sticky rice that much but the rest was grate. I totally recommend this place, I'm sure you are going to like it. Even if it is so far from me I'll go there again. Thanks to the chef for the grate taste and reasonable price. read more

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

My girlfriend and I order out here at least twice a month. It's simply the freshest food in the area, no matter what you're looking for. Their summer rolls are a must. The bun ingredients are fresh and blend well, even as takeout. The pho broth is amazingly savory - we keep it in the fridge for other meals! The lunch combo served in restaurant is a ton of food for a normal lunch price. Multiple apps AND a full main course. We do much more takeout, but are looking forward to returning! read more

Very very nice fried rice! It smells good, harmonic, not too rich.Pineapple one is better than the mango, but both are delicious! There are many different kinds of vegetable in it!(comprehensive nutrition supplement～ read more

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Best vegetarian pho I've had in Boston! For a take away portion, it was very generous and I had to get a good size container to fit all of the veggies in it. It was fresh and delicious. Just what my sore throat needed. I will definitely order again. Side note: the mango bubble tea is amazing! read more

This is a pretty mediocre Thai spot in an area saturated with Thai spots. I've had take out from here three times and it's unremarkable. Not large portions but not terrible. I usually am boring and get a Thai noodle dish, usually with chicken or shrimp along with some sort of fried appetizer. My review is based on JUST Thai food so the name suggested their pho and rice dishes are better but not a huge soup fan. Relatively friendly and the place looks clean. It's within walking distance so I'll probably still come here ever so often just wouldn't recommend going out of your way for it. read more

My fiancé and I have been going here frequently for the past 3 years and herself her whole life. It's I beet traditional Vietnamese Pho and awesome Thai food ! Whenever I am in town I always pop in for a quick bite and the prices are super reasonable. read more

My family tried this place a few weeks ago, as part of our plan to try a new take out each week during covid. My mother is Vietnamese and I grew up eating Vietnamese food, so I have a lot of expectations. I'll note if we had tried Pho 'n Rice six months ago I probably would have said three stars. I've been really disappointed with the vietnamese choices in the area though and by the time we got around to trying Pho 'n Rice, I just wanted to find a Vietnamese restaurant that was halfway decent. Well, that's what Pho 'n Rice is -- halfway decent. The food is more or less what you expect of an actual Vietnamese restaurant (i.e. it's not a Thai or Chinese restaurant that just added "pho" to the name and a few token dishes). Things tasted reasonably fresh, with the right flavors and herbs. The nuoc mam was a bit salty, but, ya know, edible. We are going to keep trying places, but right now this is the top of my local list for Vietnamese food. read more

I used to like this place. However, tonight we ordered take out and were disappointed. The fresh spring rolls looked like they were rolled by someone who had no clue what they were doing. To top it off they were put in a small container that didn't hold their length so they were bent and as a result ripped and stuck to the side. We live right around the corner and ate them within minutes of picking up so it wasn't like we let them sit. These were the absolute worst fresh rolls I have ever had in my life. The pad thai was dry. I'm not sure if they got a new chef or the summer staff just don't care but I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Happy pho belly still roiling around like a ship empty of ballast. Needed some warm comfort food to soothe an ailing belly. Just having arrived from the west coast where pho is a standby for such occasions I ignored the negative reviews and gave it a shot. Mostly because it's about as far as I felt like walking from my apartment. The pho tai was delicious. The broth was flavorful if a little salty for my taste, lots of aromatic basil, the sliced beef tender and tasty. But what the hell was I thinking ordering the large? It's a charming space. With its half-shingled walls feels like a closed-in porch. What more could you want? The bossa nova cover tune radio station is just a bonus. read more

I've never eaten in here but it's a takeout staple for me! They've always been fast and friendly when I go in for pickup. The pho ga (chicken) is the perfect cure for a cold! They package everything separately (noodles, broth, chicken, and toppings: Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, hoisin sauce, hot sauce), so it doesn't get soggy on the way home. You can order a small, medium, or large size bowl. The portions are pretty large, so 2 large orders of pho usually ends up being 3 meals. The Pad Thai isn't the most flavorful you can find, but it's not greasy at all. I'll keep coming back here for convenient and affordable takeout pho! Thanks Pho 'n Rice! read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for approximately 5 years now. It's a tiny family run restaurant with an extremely friendly staff. For year I only ordered the pho ga which is extremely delicious and comes in a very good portion. Recently I decided to attempt to order different items on the menu and the quality remained the same, everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. If your a pho fan in porter sq this to come to. I was very shocked to see that they only have a 3.5 star but after reading there bad reviews I can see the reason is that the reviewers have unrealistic expectations. The biggest complaint was portion size yet almost every time i come I don't completely finish my food and take my leftovers to go. Definitely give this place a try. read more