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My true rating would be a 3.5/3.75. Great option if you're looking for a quick, casual meal in Boston. Ordering was easy. You order at the counter, find a seat, and the food comes out pretty quickly. We had the summer rolls and the vegan ramen. The summer rolls were fresh and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was especially good. The vegan ramen was also enjoyable, with good-quality ingredients and a satisfying broth. My only real critique is that I wish there were more options to add heat. I tend to like my noodle soups on the spicier side, and I would have loved more chili oil, hot sauce, or other spicy condiments to customize the flavor. There was also SO much broccoli and that really took over the soup, I wish there was a bit more variability or balance in the veggies. Overall, the food was tasty, the quality was solid, and the service was fast.
Really terrific food here - we ordered takeout beef pho and banh mi and both were really exceptional. The only thing I'd say is that this is a bit pricier than some of the other Vietnamese places I've been to, but it's definitely a place I'll be back to often. Beef Pho ($15.95) - The broth here is great - so nice and savory. You can tell that it simmers for a really long time to get all of that flavor from the bones. It has a bit of a sweet note to it as well which is a bit more than I'm used to, but I really liked it still. There was a good amount of meat, and the whole soup experience was great, especially for takeout. They did skimp on the bean sprouts and herbs with takeout though - it was a pretty small amount of veggies, but still a really solid pho. Banh Mi ($9.75) - Yes, the price is a bit high for this one as well but the size was HUGE. The pickled veggies were perfectly sweet and tart, and the cilantro added a nice freshness with the cucumbers. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the balance of flavors here was really spot on. And, like I said, it was HUGE. Definitely not the cheapest Vietnamese food I've had, but also absolutely delicious - I will be back!
Solid pho place on Commonwealth by the BU campus. The two items I've gotten here, Fish ball pho and lemongrass pork vermicelli, are flavorful and definitely satisfy my Vietnamese food cravings. I want to come back to try their banh mi and their drink options. Convenient for take out and you could dine in as they have a couple tables but plan for extra time to wait if you come during the weekend or before an event at Agganis Arena. Their space is smaller and it can get quite busy but it's well managed.
Amazing food! Every dish we have tried is great but the pork chop rice plate and Special Pho are a favorite. Bahn Mis also need a little shout out. I have been going to the same Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area since I was a kid and have tried many many different places throughout the country and especially the east coast since going to college and moving out here and this is the only place I have tried that comes close to my place back home. Even took my parents here during a visit right after they returned stateside from a vacation in Vietnam and they loved it. Don't hesitate to try this place out I can't recommend it enough!
Everything was pretty good you just have to tweek your order. Also got side of chicken broth not sure if it was from scratch didn't ask as we got it to go got a cold cut banh mi which was solid. I shall return. Use to buy banh mis when they were at the food court in super 88 up the block.
Not sure I would describe this place a hole-in-the-wall, like some reviews say. Maybe it's because I've been to more run-down places than this in the past LOL, but Pho Viet's is a small restaurant with lots to offer. They have a few tables and chairs for dining in, and whenever I drop in, there are always lots of people eating inside. I like to order carry out from here because of how close it is to home. Service is fairly quick and they have a very large menu. What I appreciate the most is their generous portions. I can get almost two meals out of one order, so it's worth the almost $20 for an entree!
Stopped by on a rainy day and found the bun bo hue to be a great pick-me-up. It was very comforting and portions were generous. Very mildly spicy. The beef tendon was very tender and I appreciated the variety of meats in this dish. Food came out quick and service was friendly. There are plenty of tables in the back of the restaurant.
The pho was delish! Despite being busy, the restaurant didn't feel overcrowded and the food came out extremely fast. On top of that, the portions were huge for a very reasonable price. This is a great spot for warm, comforting vibes and to grab a tasty bowl of ramen with friends or family!
Just a short walk away from Agganis Arena and accessible via the green line! Got the special beef noodle soup and it was delicious and a large serving size for it's cost. The amount of meat was good and the broth was very clean and had a depth of flavor. Didn't take a picture of the skewer appetizers but they were 3 large sized skewers which was decent for it's price. Not the best location for big parties since there's an assortment of tables inside that can maybe fit 25 people? Once it hit 6pm it got slammed so definitely try to get there sooner rather than later if you want to sit down. If you sit towards the front of the restaurant, you will get a draft whenever someone opens the door which will be pretty often (this place seemed very popular w door dash etc). Will definitely come back here again, possibly Everytime I go to an event at Agganis?
So glad this place got their own space out here - they used to be in the food court across the street . What an upgrade! And what a cute cool and cozy space inside! Very cute interior art on the counter wall depicting scenes from South Asia, and the brick wall with the benches and greenery with potted plants. They did a great job with the decor incorporating the Vietnamese culture and roots in here. Very nice! It's a long space that leads to a few tables at the far end. Seating for about 20-25 people. Banh Mi sandwiches were great we got chicken and pork plus a few extra for next days lunch. Yummy! Tasty, filling and fresh as always! Go here if you haven't already!
I have had the pleasure of going here and I think Pho Viet's has some great Vietnamese food around the Boston area! Granted my experience is slightly limited because I have only been there once and did not order a lot of stuff, so if I have the chance to return, I would like to try this spot again. Phở Gà was probably the best I have had almost anywhere in the United States, and the fact that the chicken is hand-pulled makes the texture extra nice! The broth is very well-made which of course enhances the experience of eating any type of phở! I also had the vegetable & tofu egg fried rice. The rice was quite mediocre with no distinct flavor or seasoning, probably because the vegetables on top of the rice should be the main part of this dish, and it shows. The dish felt like vegetables placed on top of plain rice and that was it. The vegetables also lacked seasoning, which was unexpected. The stark contrast of these two dishes that I have had is leading me to give this place a 4 star. I think part of it might be because others don't really come here to order what I have ordered, the Rau Cải Xào Cơm (Vegetable & Tofu Egg Fried Rice), so maybe I will order something more in line with where their popularity lies next time.
Pho Viets is one of my go to places for quality Vietnamese food. I've gotten everything from pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates. Everything I've ordered has always been top notch and the portions are enough to share or keep for 2 meals. It's great that they've moved into their own place since they have a handful of small tables for indoor seating. The service is quick because everytime I've ordered online it's been ready to pickup by the time I get there. My most recent visit I decided to try out the Vietnamese ham and rice rolls. It comes with side of pickled carrots, cucumbers, and bean sprouts with fish sauce and spicy sauce. It's definitely best eaten when it's fresh when the rice noodles are soft, but still heats up well the next day. If you looking for a quick, affordable meal I'd definitely recommend checking this place out.
2 years ago
A very tasty sandwich. Baguette was really nice and crispy and still fluffy inside. The beef was well-seasoned. The vegetables add some great flavor with the onion and pickled radish. The textures are also great between the crust, baguette inside, meat, and crunchy vegetables. Interior was nice and the staff was very friendly. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by this casual joint for some dinner. You have to order first and then get seated. The server usually gives you the food afterwards. The food was really delicious. My friend has the special beef pho. The beef was tender and cooked in the hot broth as is traditionally served. I ordered the seafood pho and asked to make it spicy. It was served with their in-house chili oil which I feel could have been spicier but then again my tolerance for spicy is higher than most. The squid was not as tender as I'd like it to be, but the shrimp and fish balls were great. Overall I would recommend this place if you're looking for good pho in a casual joint. read more
1 year ago
Nice atmosphere, decent food, very quick service! My friend and I came here on a weekday afternoon for lunch and it was super busy. It must have been a lunch rush though because after a little while it cleared out super fast. Thankfully we were able to snag the last high top table available. We didn't have to wait long at all for our food. We ordered the pork and veggie egg rolls and pho. The egg rolls were really yummy, they had a great crunch and overall flavor, and I liked that it came with extra veggies and noodles on the side. The pho was good but definitely not the best I've ever had. Somehow I forgot to take a picture! But it was a very decent size, which I appreciated considering the price...Perfect for a cold, gloomy, winter day. I would say there are definitely better pho places in boston, and especially in Dorchester, but overall it was a decent spot for the location. read more
2 years ago
wha da phaaaaa the broth is legit. i'm happy to have finally stopped by. i got the pho with everything in it. great portions of protein, noodles, and soup. it's heavenly. i'll definitely be back to try other things. parking is street, there's both free and meter spots. read more
4 years ago
Best Vietnamese food in Boston -- we love their food so much. They catered our son's 1st birthday and everything was perfect. So many people raved about the food, and their team is terrific to work with. Would definitely recommend -- our favorites are egg rolls, pho, banh mi. read more
4 years ago
Ordered the pork banh mi and it was SO GOOD!! The contrast between the sweet radish and savory pork is perfect. The portions are also very generous -- this was all I ordered for dinner and I was very full after. The staff is also very nice and helpful and the wait for our food was not long at all. Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back myself!! read more
2 years ago
came in today for the chef special tofu, tomato, seafood noodle soup and it was so so yummy. the broth had a mild seafood flavor and I loved the thick chewy noodles. friend got curry chicken which had such a rich and deep flavor. service was really good today too!!! read more
Pho Viet's didn't really exceed my expectations. The way people told me about this restaurant made me think it was among the elite pho restaurants, but I thought it was just decent. We ordered seafood pho, lemongrass pork chop with rice and milk tea. They use single use utensils and plates, which is something they haven't changed since COVID began. Service was quick and there was a 5 minute wait time. It's usually pretty busy but people are in and out quickly. Pho Pasteur and Le's are much better than Pho Viet's. read more
The bun bo hue or spicy beef noodle soup is amazing! It is the best rendition of the soup that I've had from a restaurant! So flavorful and delicious with lots of meat. I haven't tried the pho but my boyfriend said it is his second favorite after Pho Hoa in Dorchester. With that said, the portions are huge and we left super satisfied and full. The beef banh mi is also a winner, highly recommend! My few gripes are that this place serves their food with disposable, one-use soup spoons and chopsticks, which are flimsy and hard to eat with. Additionally, the plate of bean sprouts and mint leaves was very minimal (I think I counted maybe like 10 bean sprouts that was provided for my boyfriend's pho). As a heads up - it is a very casual place with half-service in which you order food and drink from the register and then sit down if you please. read more
Ordered only their scallion pancakes because I was craving it and I am so glad I did!! This place makes one of my most favorite ones. The order is a full amount to share and I love that the slices are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It had the perfect doughy texture and the scallion taste is better than other places I've been to. Also, the sauce that comes with it is SO GOOD!! It has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor, goes perfect with this appetizer, unlike other places that just gives normal salty soy sauce. I would highly recommend this! *DISCLAIMER: the photo I posted is after I had already eaten more than half the order already- I couldn't wait and forgot to take a pic!! read more
1 year ago
I was craving Banh Mi but didn't want to drive all the way to Dorchester to Banh Le so I decided to try this place. The bread was slightly warm, perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside which is so much better than Banh Le. The flavor was good but I felt it can be a little bit more flavorful compared to Banh Le. In addition, the ham was a bit limited, could add a couple more splices and pickled carrots. Overall I would come back again for the sub. read more
Pho was okay. Inside dining set up like a cafe. You pay first and then sit down. The cashier was nice... Overall, I'd rate the food a 3/5... but for portion, Id give it a 4/5. Here is what I ordered and my thoughts: 1) Special Combination Beef Pho: I'd rate this dish a 3/5. I'm a native Vietnamese foodie. My family is from there and I love all authentic vietnamese food. This bowl-- the only good thing about it was the portion! A big bang for your buck! All essential cuts and meats are included (tripe, tendon, etc) love that! However, the broth is so lackluster. Missing the scent of the 5-Spices (Star anise, coriander seeds, cinnamon, etc) It does not smell like pho at all... It tasted like a chicken noodle soup bowl... Very watered down. Also, I recommend the chefs to add more flavor (fish sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar) because the broth was so lackluster. I had to add two trays of hoisin/sriracha to add more flavor... 2) Shrimp&Pork spring rolls: I expected the pork to be boiled pork like traditional spring rolls, but it was honey-grilled pork. Which is fine, but was not expecting it. I enjoyed the dipping sauce as well, kind of authentic. I enjoyed it. I'd rate it a 4/5 stars Overall, would not come back because the pho was pretty lackluster. Did not satisfy my authentic palette. read more
4 years ago
Good food, but they don't disclose certain details. People with nut allergies beware! I'm allergic to all nuts. I'm also Vietnamese. I eat a lot of fresh spring rolls and never usually have an issue, so I ordered them from here, knowing there would be peanut sauce on the side, however, what was not disclosed until I called, was that there are peanuts actually inside of the rolls too. Shame. Their pho and other offerings are tasty though. Just really wish their menu was more transparent. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Quick takeout order, pickup was a breeze. Long line to order in person so best to call ahead! Tiny little spot. I got the beef banh mi and tricolored dessert. Beef banh mi was flavorful, meat was generous but a tad salty. Veggies were fresh and not overly pickled! Wish there was some extra sauce or spread inside because the roll was a bit stale and was a bit too crunchy. Tricolored dessert was tasty but I wish they provided an extra spoon, got a little difficult to suck up all the solid stuff on the bottom (coconut milk disappeared real quick) Overall solid food, quick turnaround, parking on the street, fair prices. Would come back to try their other food next time! read more
6 years ago
Absolutely phenomenal food! It was my first time visiting the area and Pho Viet's and I'm really happy I had a chance to try their amazing food despite it still being take outs only. Apparently it used to locate within Super 88 food court just nearby but I think the new location suits them much better especially once indoor dining opens up again. Area is very bustling and parking can be a bit hard to find but luckily I had better chances when visited on a Friday afternoon. Ordering online was pretty easy and they definitely got my food ready within the 15 minutes quoted time. Both of the Vermicelli entries were really excellent but the porkchop even more so deserves extra praise. The price for the entrée at around $10-11 is quite fair for the delicious food that you get. I haven't been in the area for a long time but Pho Viet is definitely in the very top so far out of the half dozen or so Vietnamese cuisine restaurants I've tried within Boston area. It might be a bit difficult for me to get here but for their awesome food its well worth it! read more
I came here and said something I shouldn't have. I made a "Pho Pas" if you will. And it's worse than any other Pho Pas I've made, and I haven't apologized for it... viet. All the stores in this excellent little food court are interesting and diverse and this one is Vietnamese and cheap and well worth your time. I highly recommend that you come in and give it a try as it is cheap and delicious and there's a reason why people like it so much. I'm somewhere between a 4 and a 5 on it but I'll give it another try for a couple of other dishes other than the Pho, before I give it a 5-star rating. read more
Updating my review to reflect trying the Banh mi! All banh mi are now $8.75, raised from $7.50, and other menu prices also went up and now hover around $14 for an entree. The tofu banh mi is made with fried tofu and can be made vegan by omitting the mayo. It's a little dry and can be bland in some bites but there is a drizzle of soy sauce that adds a much needed saltiness. It's a super simple meal but it hits the spot for a quick, satisfying sandwich. The summer spring rolls are super simple, just tofu, vermicelli, and lettuce. There isn't much cilantro or mint, which I think would make it a lot better, but the peanut sauce is yummy and sweet (basically just hoisin plus peanut butter). All in all a nice satisfying meal. read more
8 years ago
Quick and easy place to get something SUPER filling for a very reasonable price. I went here one night because I was too lazy to make dinner and ordered myself a beef banh-mi. I was surprised to see how HUGE it was--I literally was stuffed halfway through and had the rest of lunch the next day. And the best part is it was only ~$6... imagine that! In terms of taste, I thought my banh-mi was very tasty. The meat was juicy and tender, the pickled vegetables inside were fresh, and the toast keeping it all together was super toasty. Such a perfect combination of textures and flavors. You really can't go wrong with their banh-mi, it's such a satisfying and flavorful meal! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Feel like quality has gone downhill. I used to love the spicy beef noodle soup here but recent years it's been stinky every time I get it. Like the beef or something in there is not fresh. But I keep trying every time I'm there, hoping I'd get a good one. Used to be my fav Vietnamese place. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
waiting for over 40 minutes. People arriving after me already finished their meal but mine didn't even start cooking I don't know what to say besides feeling discriminated read more
5 years ago
Had a wonderful experience here. Helpful & accommodating staff despite a full restaurant! The food was so delicious! The spring rolls were a little pricy, but tasted amazing and was very filling. Definitely one of the top pho places in boston. Will be returning in the future. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The good: came here for the banh mi (sandwiches) I loved back in their food court days. Did not disappoint! So fresh and lovely from the perfect crispy French bread to the im pretty sure are homemade pickles. Grilled pork - excellent bundle of goodness. Def recommend The decor- so cute! Low key stylish Tables outside, kitschy bike and farmer hat, colorful murals The bad- spicy beef noodle soup. Broth was tasteless and definitely not from the time intensive bone broth I expect from a restaurant- I suspect from a flavoring can. The meat was grilled (?!) and probably from the same things that would go in a sandwich or one of their rice or vermicelli plates. Great for efficiency and an American fast food place like chipotle, but makes no sense for an Asian restaurant. Respect the broth please Overall will come back for the Ban Mi, will stay away from soups read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Found this place during one of my walks on the commonwealth avenue. Also was craving Vietnamese for a while. The Banh mi was good. Spring rolls were good too but were a bit salty for my liking. Coming to the main item, the pho. I had such high expectations. The two things that I look for in a pho is the broth and the meat. The broth, while it gave me those flavors, it didn't really hit it with me. But again the benchmark for these dishes were the ones I had in Vietnam. The meat was a bit chewy too. Personally I like the basic versions of pho and this version for not that far from that. Also got a jasmine green tea drink. Worst decision ever. That tasted like perfume. read more
3 years ago
Counter order to table restaurant. Friendly warm service. Pho was delicious with a generous portion. read more
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1022 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Allston/Brighton
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