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    Pho O Sha

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
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    Paul M.

    We were going to the theatre and wanted something to eat that was close by. This was in walking distance, so we stopped in. Fabulous! The food was incredible. The service was amazing. This will no longer be a 'just happen to stop here' kind of place. It is now a destination place to go for great food.

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    Masmin P.

    Menu has been revamped since I was last here so couldn't get the bun tom nuong- grilled shrimp on rice vermicelli. Instead I got the grilled chicken and it was delicious. It had a slightly sweet sauce over it and came with a side of fish sauce and pickled daikon- yum! Service was very quick.

    Bea T.

    The pho was OK. I found it very basic, and the broth was almost tasting a little bit instant instead of a really good solid Soup with authentic flavors. The place was cute, but place was awkwardly next to a gas station. I like the mango sticky rice. I would like to come back and try the appetizers and maybe I would change my mind about this place.

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    Carrie V.

    I've drove past this restaurant so many times and finally decided to try it out. The servers were so friendly and the food came out incredibly fast. We ordered the Dac Biet Pho, crispy chicken pad Thai, and Chicken Satay. This might be my favorite Pad Thai in the area and the portion size was huge!!! The Chicken for the Chicken Satay was perfectly cooked and so juice and the peanut sauce was the best. I will say the parking is so limited and kind of scary to back out of so be mindful of that! They seem to do a huge takeout business so definitely would order from here again!

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    Chris M.

    The parking is limited but it is there. It handles maybe 5 or 6 cars. Rather hard to maneuver my car especially with lots of traffic on the street. I started off with spring rolls that had rice wraps encasing lettuce, carrots, a strip of zuchinni and some Chinese cabbage. I thought the spring rolls were overpriced at 8.00 I had pho Ga that had plenty of shredded chicken, noodles and bean sprouts on the side. I would have preferred a few more bean sprout. Great for weight-watchers. I swear I loose weight when I eat Vietnamese food. The place filled up while I was there with Vietnamese people which was a good sign. If they let me it, it has to be good. The waitress came right over to me as soon as I was seated. She took my order wand I was served promptly. I did have to ask for my bill. Overall I found this place to be average. Take it or leave it.

    Tom Cua
    John Y.

    This place is okay. We drive by it all the time, for years...and finally tried it. The fried calamari and shrimp are good. I had the Bun Bo Hue, but I've had it a lot better in other places. Its okay food. If you can't decide between thai or viet food, this may be a good pick. There is several parking spots out side. Place looks decent. Staff was friendly. Seems to be a popular uber eats place.

    Dac Biet
    Christian L.

    The restaurant and pho is overall alright. I am a massive fan of pho so any pho will taste delicious to me. Their pho's quality is decent. When I received my pho, the noodles were stuck together like it came straight out of a package. There was barely any meat on my pho. The scallion pancakes were good but the pancakes were really thin. The staff were quick and efficient. The overall restaurant is small, great for a hangout spot with your friends.

    Chicken in the Garden Dinner and Massaman Curry Dinner
    Daniel L.

    I ordered Thai takeout as this restaurant has a good reputation for good, safe gluten-free options. The menu is well marked. The Chicken in the Garden meal has a delicious peanut sauce. The Massaman Curry was decent. Neither dish had as much flavor as I prefer (I like strong flavors and these were exceptionally mild flavored). The portion sizes were acceptable and the packaging was well done. The order was ready when indicated. The menu and website stare there is a 5% discount for ordering direct. That was not honored. The website also requires a tip amount be entered to place the order, which seems presumptuous on takeout. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant. I'm sure it fills up quickly. If I return, I'll try the Vietnamese options.

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    Cal L.

    After getting takeout a few times from here, we finally ate in as a family. I started off a bit skeptical at first because the restaurant has Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Usually that's a red flag for not being good at either. But turns out, they nailed both. The tom yum soup is our go-to. They have two sizes. The other Thai dishes are also tasty. The pad Thai, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice are all quite good. And their soft shell crab dish is also garlicky good. On the Vietnamese side of the house, all of their pho dishes are yummy and rich. Finally, this was the first time we dined in, and the service was as good as the food. Our server offered our family a stand for the iPhone my son was watching videos on. And the service was attentive and considerate. We will be back, likely for takeout again.

    Pad Thai;  Pho Chay (vegetarian Pho)
    Dickson L.

    Small quaint pho shop nestled right off of Arsenal Mall. We came in on a Friday evening to a semi-full house and was able to get a table for 2 quickly. The vibe is very warm and cozy. We started with scallion pancakes as appetizers and ordered a vegetarian pho and a pad Thai as our main dish. The food was all very tasty although the portions are on the smaller side. The pancakes were super crispy and served with ginger sauce. Our main dishes were quite average and couldn't find anything noteworthy compared to other Vietnamese/pho shops. The broth felt a little lacking, but maybe because we opted for no meat. Service was attentive and great plus there is a small discount when paying by cash which we took advantage of. tldr; average pho shop. Discount if you pay by cash. Maybe better as a takeout option.

    Not bad price for the portion and the quality
    Benjamin E.

    The place is located conveniently near Arsenal Yard however, it is still a bit of a walk if you plan to come here from the shopping area of "The Yard". If you do plan to drive here, be warned the parking lot is very limited and can be challenging to pull out because of how cars are parked and on a very busy road. Similar to the parking lot, the restaurant is small but well decorated and has a cozy feeling. Unfortunately and I always seem to get an elbow or a bump from someone when I'm in here so just be ready to share you personal space when you come here. I have come to rather enjoy taking my order home and enjoy my meal while in the comfort of my home. The curries here are very well balanced. I'm a sucker for red curry and shrimp. There is nice heat and sweet creamy coconut milk. The two dishes I can't seem to not order when I come here is the Drunken Noodle and their Pad Thai. Both are cooked very well and with a nice spring in their noodles, and filled with flavor. Good food, Friendly staff, and for the price, its a good place to get your Thai craving quenched.

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    Are you open New Year's Eve Feb 11?

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    Went there 2 weeks ago on a Saturday around 7:30 PM 2 and the place was closed. Lights out. No sign. Nobody inside or outside. What is up?

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    Flavor Boom

    Flavor Boom

    4.5
    (76 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Flavor Boom is one of those places I appreciate having nearby when I didn't bring lunch and need…read moresomething fast, filling, and actually tasty. The people there have always been nice, and the food has a home-cooked quality to it. It's not fancy, not really a sit-down place, but comforting in a weekday lunch kind of way. There might be a tiny table for two, but I would think of this as a takeout spot. I've tried a handful of dishes here. The black pepper pork is probably my favorite and, in my opinion, the strongest thing on the menu. The chicken adobo is solid, the tangy tamarind chicken is good, and the chicken karahi was tasty, though the chicken itself was a little dry. I also tried the beef rendang, which was not really beef rendang to me. Maybe beef-rendang-inspired? It read more like a beef stew with potatoes. Still tasty, but I would not go in expecting traditional rendang. A couple caveats: friends have mentioned that the rice can be a little dry or uneven at dinner time, and I do think some dishes can get salty toward the end of the day. Maybe the sauce has been sitting and reducing? Unclear. I usually go for lunch, and that seems like the move. Price-wise, it does add up if you're getting lunch here every day. My recent order (large size) came out to about $17 after tax and tip. If I get the large, I can usually stretch it into two meals, so that feels more reasonable, but these are "pleasantly full" meals, not "I have defeated myself" meals. My practical advice: if you're nearby, rushing for lunch, and forgot to bring your own food, this is a very useful spot. If you're not ravenously hungry, get the large and split it into two meals. Also, I wouldn't necessarily add string beans because it seems like they already include a small amount. I probably wouldn't eat here every day because I think I'd get bored, but I'm glad it exists. While Flavor Boom is not my every-day lunch, it is indeed my "I forgot food and need something warm, filling, and tasty before my next meeting" lunch.

    Had their large burgundy braised beef bowl. Came with…read moretender spiced beef on a bowl Of white rice and green beans. It was delicious. Great size and tasty..

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    Sichuan Cuisine

    Sichuan Cuisine

    4.1
    (97 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    The chicken lomein was very good. Fresh noodles with shredded chicken…read more Service was quick. Was served my meal with a smile snd the restaurant is very clean and updated

    One of my favorite little lunch spots in the area. Simple, straightforward, no BS kinda casual spot…read morewith decently priced lunch specials and an acceptable culinary repertoire to back it all up. In fact, ever since the other Chinese spot changed ownership, I entirely switched to eating here whenever I want a quick sit down Chinese meal. The food is good. It comes out pretty fast. It's done pretty well. And the best part, it just doesn't remotely hurt the wallet. Even being a regular, I'm still amused at how the service is so stereotypical Chinese in the way that I'm just another soul coming in to be fed and not remembered or acknowledged. Mind you, I'm here a LOT and am usually the only one sitting there eating while delivery people repeatedly come and go. Anyways, two reasons why I'm unable to give them 5 stars. First, the tap water they serve...tastes like @#$%. I don't know what it is but I've actually started bringing my own water bottle (or just ordered a soda). Two, the steamed rice is inconsistent. Half the time, it's perfect. The other half...is wet and mushy (I want to say a reheat but isn't that just such a faux pax in Chinese cuisine?). Nonetheless, this is one of the few four and less starred places on my list that I will still continue to frequent and recommend to anyone in the area wanting a quick and decent meal for cheap!

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    Too Hot

    4.1
    (20 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Pretty solid szechuan spot in Harvard Square! I made a reservation to ensure no wait time and at…read morethe time, I had to make it quite early so it seems like a popular spot. Interior felt very modern and sleek - it was a bit small as well so it was a little cramped between tables and walking areas. The menu had a good selection of szechuan fare and we ended up sharing some of their popular dishes. I enjoyed the large fish one which was a good size for a family. Everything tasted authentic, my only qualm was paying for rice - you can't not have rice and it seems ridiculous to pay $3 for one bowl. Overall, a solid restaurant and option for Chinese food in Harvard Square.

    Two weekend visits to this relatively new subterranean Sichuan eatery in Harvard Square (Eliot…read moreStreet) with a very inviting interior and some VERY spicy dishes. -- Vegetarian Cold Noodle: Firm, peanut buttery, satisfying. Not spicy. Not too saucy, so you can "feel" the noodle, but I would have liked more vegetables. -- Yibin Fiery Noodles: Warm and similarly al dente, these were manageably spicy. Meat crumble, seeds or nuts, scallions, and heat. -- Red and Green Pepper Chicken: Batterless but crisp, tender, and not boneless. Relentlessly spicy from several heat sources and kaleidoscopically delicious. The closest comparison is dry hot chicken that also goes by a few other names, but this was better. Elite, and the best thing I ate in all of 2025, but sadly no longer on the menu. -- Stone Pot Tofu: Billed as Ma Po Tofu sizzling in a stone pot, but no sizzle and no stone pot. Identified as very spicy but minimally spicy and more numbing (more "ma" than "la"). I enjoyed the overall flavor (heavily seasoned) and the saltiness of the fermented black beans. Despite some of the menu discrepancies, this was a really good version for my tastes. Near-elite. -- Green Beans With Eggplant: Strong flavor, not too hot spicewise, but volcanically hot temperaturewise. Decent. -- Chicken and Clams: Black bean flavor, whole peppercorns, spicy but loaded with flavor beyond the spice. A deceptively huge and quite delicious. Elite. -- Beef Spring Rolls: Not my choice. Crisp, beefy, and chili sauce on the side added contrast. Solid, but boring, more typical of an Americanized offering, and a waste of an opportunity given Too Hot's killer menu. -- Pork Belly with Fermented Beans: Superb rendition, not drastically different from twice cooked pork, but much more flavor and giant pieces. Near-elite to Elite. -- Shrimp in Dry Hot Pot: Tons of dry rub spiciness, giant shrimp, chopped vegetables, and crinkle cut potatoes. Near-elite. -- Brussels Sprouts w/Shallots: More subtle flavors here but hardly bland. Fried shallots had sort of an onion ringy presence in miniature. Cooked just right. Outstanding overall experience, with the best dish on the first visit and almost all winners on the second. Kudos to the friendly and helpful service, including a server suggestion to switch an item after noticing we ordered two very similar items. Eager to return often and try even more of the menu.

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    Banh Mi Cafe

    Banh Mi Cafe

    4.5
    (48 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Super happy to have a banh mi spot that isn't so far into Boston!…read more Super yummy flavor in the banh mis, my boyfriend loves the grilled pork and I love the cold cuts. The grilled beef skewers are also super good. I love the thai tea here as well. Would definitely keep coming back!!!

    I have friends who tell me, "You could just make those spring rolls yourself, you know..."…read more Lies. (I've tried. They tasted like sadness.) The ones from Banh Mi Cafe are enormous, sooo fresh, and exactly what I wish mine tasted like. Both the fish sauce and the peanut sauce are excellent, and when I need to bring something to a summer potluck but don't have time to cook, I just order six orders of spring rolls and suddenly everyone at the potluck is happy. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is also absolute jet fuel. It's my go-to whenever I need to work a late night. But the reason I'll always be loyal to Banh Mi Café has nothing to do with the food. ::IT'S STORYTIME:: One evening I developed an absolutely irrational craving for their avocado smoothie with boba. I spent the whole day thinking about it, finally placed an online order, and then got a phone call saying they had just run out. They apologized and offered a replacement or a refund. Instead, I asked them a weird question: "I know this is kind of crazy...but if you'll have avocado again on Saturday, could you just make this exact order then instead, and I'll come pick it up?" To my surprise, they said yes. A couple of days later, I picked up my avocado smoothie, my fresh spring rolls, and went home happy. Maybe it was more work than it was worth for the employee, maybe it wasn't; either way, they took an odd request seriously, and that's the kind of customer service that sticks with you. Beyond the spring rolls, I've also really enjoyed the nem chua, the cold cut banh mi (I wish the bread were a little softer, but the condiments and veggies are excellent), and the grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, which I hadn't tried before and now LOVE. I still have a growing list of desserts to work through, including the flan. One thing to know before you go, regarding ambiance: this is more of a grab-and-go spot, not somewhere to settle in for lunch. There are only a few bar seats, so I almost always take my food with me, sometimes to the nearby park. There are plenty of Vietnamese restaurants around Boston, and while I'll always happily try new ones, Banh Mi Cafe has earned my loyalty, one avocado smoothie at a time.

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