If you're looking for good pho in Boston, look no further - Pho Pasteur has you covered. This Chinatown joint is always crowded and for good reason - the menu is packed with traditional noodle dishes and strong Vietnamese flavors; the service, while none too intimate given how many people frequent this restaurant on any given day, is quick. Once you walk in, you won't leave hungry. I'm not exactly sure why this place is so popular, but note that it attracts locals and tourists alike - especially on those cold windy days when nothing feels better than a bowl of steaming hot soup noodles. It's nice to know that even after years, this place is still going strong. Besides the noodles, the fried quail and spring rolls are quite good. Be aware that their menu is more than extensive - maybe even overwhelming - but most likely you'll find something that hits the spot. read more

Pho Pasteur - Bun Bo Hue Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing pho! I was so glad to find a hole-in-the-wall pho restaurant in Boston! Prices: Very reasonable! It's $14.50 for a XL, $12.50 for a small. Quantity was very large and I had leftovers to take home (always a win). Food: Broth was very flavorful! Beef was thinly sliced and tender. My husband got the seafood w/pork pho and enjoyed the flavor as well. Pork belly as exceptionally flavorful. Service was good. Ambiance: eh, a hole in the wall place. A bit of a dingy vibe, but it adds to the appeal I think. read more

Pho Pasteur - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Solid viet food in Boston. Fast service everything came out fast attentive staff. Got the pork chop pho the pork chop came in the pho still flavorful and hit the spot for soup read more

We accidentally came in after closing time on a Friday (closes at 9 pm), but they still seated us and took our order. Lots of seating and nice ambiance, nothing too extraordinary. The pho, on the other hand, was fresh and had great flavor. I got the chicken pho, and it also came with bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime, which are must adds to the soup. My buddy got the vegetarian pho and he really enjoyed it as well. Overall, great service and great pho! read more

Pho Pasteur - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really wonderful and pretty large restaurant in downtown! We never have trouble getting seats here, the staff are always very fast to seat and serve us. Especially with the common dishes, we are always served within 10min of ordering. It gets pretty busy in here, and there are always diners. Serving size wise, they have relatively large portions and you are sure to be filled up after one bowl of pho! I love their broth and the inclusion of tripe (my favorite!) especially. Besides their pho, they have so many other dishes to choose from, you are sure to find something to eat. I highly recommend coming here if you're in a rush to eat something delicious! read more

Overall decent choice for a quick meal before catching a performance. Place is super busy but service is very fast so its easy to find a spot for 1-2 people. I had the ginger chicken dish which was alright but nothing impressive. Staff was attentive and prices were decent for the area. read more

I made a mistake by ordering the crunchy noodles. Do NOT order the crunchy noodles. Every other dish looked better than mine and I'm sure tasted better too. The crunchy noodles resemble uncooked loose ramen tremendously. The flavors are good but it is impossible to eat since they are dry and stuck together. A fork and knife, a spoon, and chop sticks didn't help. When they crunch they break and fly everywhere, I found bits in my hair :( They gave me whole broccoli chunks on top that were at least 3 bites each. Really just a wild time all around. Server never came back to give us more water. Ambience is McDonalds in the 90s. read more

I got the vegetarian hot and sour soup #99. It was delicious. Service was quick, food tasty, and restaurant clean. I overlooked the unfriendly service because everything else was sharp. I hope to be back! read more

Very flavorful. This is the first bowl of pho that actually tasted better before i seasoned it with hoisin, sriracha, chili oil. I got the food very fast, however they forgot my egg noodle (im a disgrace to the pho community) but they replaced it quickly so its fine. Ambiance is nice, very comforting place to escape the cold. I'd eat here again read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho with brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was craving soup, so I convinced my friend to get Vietnamese food with me. We went on a Tuesday night for dinner, and it was busy! It took a lot of effort throughout our meal to get our waiter's attention. I ordered the pho ga, which was amazing. The broth was flavorful and there was tons of chicken. My biggest complaint was that I received my food about 5 minutes before my friend. By the time we both received our dishes and started to eat, my soup wasn't as hot. Food: great! Service: not so great. I guess you can't have it all. read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The beef Pho was mediocre - lacking that slow-simmered broth taste. Service staff was slow and unattentive. read more

I eat at a lot of Pho places all over and I'm not very picky on my pho. But this was place seriously disappointing. We ordered pho and lemongrass chicken bun. The pho didn't have any flavor and noodles were mushy, but overall it did the job. The lemongrass chicken bun was straight up terrible. We thought maybe they gave us the wrong dish, but they said it was right. It tasted like nothing. Not like lemongrass, not even like salt, just nothing. Maybe the lemongrass chicken is not a popular choice. I get that. What really ruined the experience with the service. We asked for fish sauce twice. They forgot the first time and the second time they just told us "no, your food doesn't need it". Then we asked for some limes and they didn't bring that either. The one positive is that the food comes out fast. Overall, I'd seriously consider a different pho places before trying this one. read more

Pho Pasteur - Lemongrass Chicken Bun? They used some jelly sauce that tasted like nothing. Not even like salt. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So the staff are professional and attentive. The ambiance is fine for the locale. I got #90, vegetarian curry soup - the broth was so weak that it was unenjoyable to drink. I couldn't recommend going there unless the pho is somehow miles better. Price was regular Boston price, which also felt too high with the value of the soup. read more

I agree how Yelp got this accurately for a 3.5 star rating. A very busy Vietnamese restaurant known for its decent pho and flavorful seafood noodle soup. The generous portions of meat in both dishes left a lasting impression, ensuring a satisfying meal. The bustling atmosphere attests to its popularity, emphasizing the authenticity and quality of the cuisine. Ideal for those seeking a vibrant dining experience with delicious Vietnamese flavors. read more

Pho Pasteur - #19 Rare steak and Flank (Pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have eaten at several Vietnamese places throughout the US, ranging from the West Coast to the East Coast. Aside from the service being fast and attentive, I felt that the pho was overcooked, but the veggies and garnish were really fresh. read more

What better to cure a hangover than some soup? My sister has highly recommended this place as she loves it. Arriving on a Sunday around 3 pm, we were seated right away. Almost immediately, our waitress asked if we knew what we wanted. It was the first time our friends had Vietnamese food so we wanted to peruse through the menu some more first. In the end, my sister got Chicken pho with shrimp, my friend got Beef pho with all the fixings, and I got Ca Kho To with catfish. I liked the chicken pho but the beef pho was, in my opinion, much more satisfying. Being in the mood for something sweet and sour, I thoroughly enjoyed the Ca Kho To as it hit all my marks of being flavorful with pieces of soft white fish. I was happy my friend loved her soup including the tripe, rare steak, and other fun choices of steak. Overall, the food is phenomenal. If you're going here for the service, you will surely be disappointed. Part of eating in Chinatown is the attitude of the waitstaff so just embrace it! Cannot wait to come again. read more

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They are fast and the service is good. It is common pho place. They have a lot of tables. Food is average. read more

For what it is, I'd give it 5 stars. It's pretty fast, the service is no frills efficient and portions are pretty large for the price. Ambiance is pretty casual as well. read more

Pho Pasteur - Bun Bo Hue Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Average flavor, ordered #12 but they gave me the wrong bowl with only beef vs the combo of other kinds of meat and tripe (got it mixed up with another table). Also tried the pork chop over fried rice (+$3 if you switch from white rice), lots of fat on one of the two pieces of pork chop, a bit too much. Service was extremely slow and hard to get their attention. Hard to find parking nearby. Skippable imo. oh and skip the Thai iced tea, tasted like cotton candy and way too sweet... read more

Pho Pasteur - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I don't get why this is such a popular pho place compared to the other options. Place just seemed a bit worn down over the years It just felt like it was missing a lot of depth and finesse, directly comparing to other Pho restaurants scattered around. Contents felt thrown together hastily, bean sprouts and leaves were notably not fresh, the whole atmosphere just feels like they cared more about saving money read more

Pho Pasteur - Tom Ram Man - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Need a solid dish to keep me full for my 4 hour bus ride back home. Saw they had lots of recognition and it busy so I took a chance. I was seated after a few minutes. They're very efficient and use up all their space. They came up to me 2 times asking if I was ready within the few minutes I was seated. I orded the com suong bo nuong. Was excited to see that they provided me with plentiful of fresh veggies to eat with this dish. I also liked how they cut up the short ribs so I just had to cut the meat off each individual bone. The beef was seasoned very well and had a nice char. read more

Pho Pasteur - Com Suon Bo Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Mid tier pho that is a bit overhyped and eaten by people who aren't aware there is much better pho outside of Boston. The service is always straight to the point which I actually enjoy when I'm in a rush or not wanting to do small talk. It's here's your table, what do you want to drink, what do you want, then here's your check. Love that. Though the several times I have dined here the pho broth is lacking flavor. It's missing something that authentic pho tends to have. The ambiance is packed and overcrowded for my liking. I believe Malden, Quincy, and Dorchester has better options. read more

I came hoping for some really good broth and noodles, seeing how big the crowd was, but left feeling like it could have been better. This place is decent, but not notable. I had the bun bo hue, and it was not bad. Came with pig feet, which gets points for authenticity. However, it was frankly not cooked well enough -- the pig feet should have been very tender and falling off the bone. This one wasn't stewed long enough. The broth was kinda tasteless. Ingredients weren't really fresh. I think I have had better bun bo hue broth back in the Bay Area. The tables and seats feel dirty... While it gets 4 stars for authenticity, it's really 3 stars for execution. So I'll just round up. read more

Pho Pasteur - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food and service is good but restaurant is dirty.....lots of debris on floors, electrical outlets without covers, electrical wires dangling on floor and a hazard for young children. If you don't mind a restaurant that needs renovation then you'll like it.....just a dirty place! read more

This is my go to spot for pho and collagen boost haha. I usually get a large pho dac biet, and the portion is good enough to split into two if you're not extremely hungry! Highly recommend requesting for their chili oil to eat with the meats. read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho Dac Biet - Large Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best pho in boston Have been coming here for years. This is the best in boston. They always have tables and you get seated right away. This place is all about efficiency. Order and within 3 minutes your pho is on the table. I always get the XL because it is high yield. Meat is tender. Noodles perfect texture. Served with a giant plate of sprouts and basil. They get you in and out quick. No frills, just great pho. read more

Pho Pasteur - XL pho steak and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

For a quick Saturday dinner I popped into Pho Pasteur. Within 5 minutes I received a seat, got the menu, and placed my order for the Bun Bo Hue (L, $13.95). The portion size seemed decent, and the rice noodle had a nice springy texture. I do wish the brother arrived hotter, since the basil and bean sprouts sap heat from the dish. While the dish initially smelled quite funky and pungent, it tasted more orthodox. Chili turned the broth slightly spicy and crispy onions added some fragrance. More of both are needed to better differentiate this from a slightly spicier pho. Lemongrass, which I could not taste at all, and pork blood or other offal cuts, would help as well. read more

Pho Pasteur - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We go to Pho Pasteur roughly once a month for their classic Vietnamese noodles. The restaurant is easy to get to with fast service and a straightforward menu. I typically order their Bun Bo Hue, which comes with deliciously chewy noodles, sliced beef, and pork knuckle. Most noodle dishes can be ordered in different size options, which is very convenient for those days when you feel like eating extra or a little less. I also love the fried chicken wings on the menu, which are made to order. As a result, they are hot and crispy when they are served! We tried their spring rolls during our last visit and did not enjoy them as much as we liked. Since we came in the evening, we assumed that the rolls have been made for a while as the rice paper was tough and hard to chew. However, I assume they would be much better when ordered earlier in the day. Pho Pasteur is always incredibly busy but the staff do a great job of getting you seated as fast as possible. This always comes with the compromise of having to order and finish your food faster, but it is worth it for the delicious dishes. If you are ever in the Downtown area, definitely stop by and have a bowl of noodles! read more

Pho Pasteur - Fried Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ordered: Pho Hoac Mi Bo #13 (~$11): Large Beef Noodle Soup with rare steak, well-done flank, brisket, added beef balls (~$2) and removed tendon and tripe Aya's take: Pho is Vietnamese noodle soup cooked in a delicious light broth with scallions, onions, and cilantro. It's usually served with a plate of bean sprouts, basil, and lime. It was a rainy day in Boston and this was the perfect dinner because it's light, filling, and hits right in the soul. The broth was fragrant and delicious. The various cuts of meat is what makes pho so enjoyable, in my opinion. You have to dip them in the hoisin and Sriracha sauces. Overall soothing and delicious! read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho Hoac Mi Bo #13 (~$11) + beef balls (~$2) - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Popped in for a quick night bite. I'm not sure if the smell was coming from here but walking past there was a spot with the best smell. I enjoyed my bowl of pho; it was refreshing, light, and full of flavor. Could definitely go back again if I needed another pho fix. read more

Pho Pasteur - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This spot sold me on the service. True, sometimes they mix up & give you the wrong soup (especially when they're busy) but they are always willing to make it up to you with a non over the top happy attitude. Been here three times in the past 2 weeks. Authentic, aromatic Viet broth with large portions. The third time we came, the noodles were significantly less and I only got one single strand of tripe in my bowl. I asked the waiter if this was what I ordered, an XL bowl. Upon inspection, we shared a laugh, he didn't get offended and he immediately came out with a side bowl brimmed to the top with extra noodles. I can see why people in the past have complained about service (wrong order numbers, inconsistent portions) but from the front end customer service side, I see hard workers trying to make it in a tough community. Not everything out of the kitchen line will be passed out perfectly but the staff will always be there to happily make things right. Thanks Pho Pasteur for your hard work and authentic food quality! read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tried the Bun cha with egg rolls (essentially a vermicelli noodle bowl) and it was tasty and fresh. Fast and efficient service too. read more

Pho Pasteur - Bun Cha Gio - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

LET  US    HEAR      IT        FOR          THE NOODS I have had numerous delightful experiences at Pho Pasteur. Although there is not a tremendously vivid landscape of Vietnamese restaurants in the area to compare this venue to, Pho Pasteur is definitely and definitively my top choice for Vietnamese food in Boston. Although their pho is good, I have a special affinity for their robust menu of delicious vermicelli dishes. The meat and goodies on top of the springy bed of noodles are consistently flavorful, ripe, and succulent. You won't find any leathery pig claws here. The portions are hefty and the prices are smooth. A fraction of the cost of what you'll find further up Washington Street. Whether you come for noods or squids or broths or something else entirely, the experience at Pho Pasteur is sure to please. LET          US        HEAR      IT    FOR  THE NOODS read more

Pho Pasteur - A vermicelli bowl with PORK and a SHRIMP thing of forgotten origin. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Service was quick, the beef pho was excellent. The fresh Vietnamese rolls were ok, but the peanut sauce was very good.

Giving Pho Pasteur another 5 stars after very many years between coming back. Still quick solid service, some of the most flavorful Pho I have had over many years of trying spots on both coasts. Prices are still very reasonable for portions. read more

I've been coming to pho Pasteur for years. Their pho is always a hit- my go to is the simple chicken noodle. My friends are fans of the grilled shrimp vermicelli and various beef and pork dishes. We tried the crispy lo mein for the first time and were surprised at how simple yet delicious it was. their gravy/ stir fry sauces never feel too heavy, regardless of the dish. Vegetables seem fresh and cut in large chunks, so they're never overgreased. I always leave this place very satisfied. Service is also incredibly quick- the restaurant is always busy, yet they always somehow find a table for everyone and you never have to wait long. Orders come out within 15 min, never longer. It's fantastic. Five stars for food and service. Deducting a point for overall cleanliness and in bathrooms especially, but it's difficult to imagine cleaning with how busy they get. Overall definitely will return over and over again. read more

Pho Pasteur - Crispy Lomein with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Our group of 4 had a quick lunch here. This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in downtown Boston. Parking is a challenge but there are nearby garages that could be the solution. The broth was savory but not as fragrant to what I'm used to (I'm from the Bay Area so I'm naturally a Pho snob). The noodle ratio was perfect for lunch and the meat portions were more than generous. Didn't have to add too many condiments to balance out all the flavors which is a good thing. We also ordered spring rolls which we could've skipped out on -- there was almost no flavor. Service was slower so be patient -- there is a nationwide shortage of service workers. Cash and card are accepted. Plenty of seating for any group size. If you're in the area and craving for pho, this spot wouldn't be a bad option! read more

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Very good, I got the chicken lemongrass pho with a Thai iced tea. Was my into to pho and wold deffo go again! Store was full and cramped and food took a lil while to come out read more

Pho Pasteur - Forgot the name but was the chicken lemongrass pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fantastic Beef pho! Great depth to the broth and service was quick and efficient! Although I have heard differently for some of their other dishes. Great place to stop into if in Chinatown and looking for pho! read more

Pho Pasteur - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Busy local place. Wanted something simple. We shared a #48 fried rice and a couple beers. Had good flavor and plenty to share. The restaurant was clean and servers were attentive. read more

Pho Pasteur - #48 fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts