A Nam is one of the cleanest, most modern looking Vietnamese restaurant I have ever visited, to…read moredate. Most of the Vietnamese restaurants in the Boston/Greater Boston area are typically older. But now the question is, is the food actually worth the higher price tag? I would say yes! Service is on the slow side but food was surprisingly quite all right. These are the dishes we ordered today: - cha gio/fried egg rolls - Banh khot/ crispy shrimp cakes - limeade (x2) - pho tai bo vien / pho with eye round steak + meatballs - grilled beef rice plate - an order of nem nuong on the side Thoughts: Food took a minute to arrive to our table. I'd say it was roughly 20ish minutes. It seemed like their cha gio/fried eggrolls were freshly made to order? They were not greasy and stale like they normally are when ordered at a restaurant (premade). I really liked the egg rolls from here, though it had more wood sear mushroom + vermicelli noodles in it rather than meat for filling. It came with lots of veggies, which I appreciate! Banh khot/crispy shrimp cakes were fire! This dish isn't readily available at most other restaurants so we definitely had to get them to try. They used whole shrimp and I thought that the portion size was great. Normally they are much smaller & use smaller shrimp (at least the ones I've tried at other spots). Great flavor & tasted delish. ***We ended up asking for some fish sauce with peppers, we felt like the nuoc mam they gave us was missing something. Fish sauce w/ peppers was much better! Highly recommend asking for this. *** Limeade: For me, it tasted like lemonade. Sweeter than usual. Not the best. The pho tai bo vien was not bad. The broth is on the lighter side. I was expecting the eye round steak to be the thin, round cut of beef but they actually gave thicker cuts of beef. I enjoyed it & dipped with a mixture of hoisin + sriracha. The grilled beef rice plate was great. Our server suggested to get the beef over the pork rice plate, which we were skeptical at first. From our experience, we avoid ordering grilled beef because it is always made too dry so pork is often the better option. The grilled beef was not dry here & we gave it a thumbs up. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at An Nam. The restaurant is super clean, aesthetically pleasing interior, and fresh + delicious food. Can't ask for more honestly. Would like to see the service improve & it'd be nice if the food could be made a bit quicker but we were pleased with the quality overall... so can't complain haha.

An Nam surprised me today. Staff are very accommodating and nice. Now it is slightly higher than…read moreyour typical viet spots but not overly so. Clean space, well lit, and a nice aesthetic. Good for business lunch, family dinners etc. Their presentations are clean, good color with the veggies. pricing was a bit higher than expected but that's subjective. We ordered the following: + com thit nuong bo Rice plate with grilled beef. It was actually very filling, good thicker cuts of beef. Yes grilled medium to well done but not super dry like a lot of other places. At the other spots i typically get marinated pork instead of the beef. Good portion of protein, tender for the style of beef and the cook. Comes with rice and veg. I asked for nuoc mam (fish sauce with chili) The Nuoc Mam that comes standard caters for the demographic probably. I like mine with chili's and garlic etc. + Pho Tao Bo Vien. pho noodle soup with round eye beef and beef meatballs. Broth was a bit light in depth probably just needed more time to steep the flavor. Actual cuts of beef that wasn't just a super thin cuts from most others. Good portion which compensated for the price. + crispy shrimp cake Banh Khot i enjoyed this because they use a larger mold for it, giving bigger cakes with FULL size shrimp on each one and not baby shrimp like the ones you find typically. Nice light crisp, flavor was good, dunk em in the fish sauce and YUM. + cha gio eggrolls - enjoyable i personally prefer a more pork ratio to the woods ear vermicelli/veg mix. However still a good egg roll, crispy outside, tasted freshly made, not sitting in a pan all day and heated up making them soggy or extra oily. Not my favorite though. + Thit nem nuong Viet pork sausage, not over grilled, moist and just a nice addition on the side. + 2x limeades. This is typically my goto drink at any Viet establishment since I was a kid. This one I had was a bit more on the sweeter side with a more tart after-note from the lime. Not bad though. Pleasant surprise before our paint & sip event!

TLDR: good, fresh food…read more Not the hugest menu but you essentially get to pick amongst a noodle, rice, or banh mi style meal with different proteins. The proteins were incredibly tasty and tender. I didn't get to try the cocktails but they looked pretty fun. They also had child seats available.

Tried Saigon Tiger on a whim and found them a little disappointing. To start, their rice noodle…read morebowl is so pricey for such a small bowl ($14), especially since it was just rice noodles with a few add-ins. Disappointing because their Lemongrass Chicken was delicious. Would say their Viet Coffee was actually terrible though. It was basically watered down Viet Coffee with a splash of condensed milk. Service was interesting to say the least. While the staff were polite and on top of checking all the tables, we did feel rushed to be honest. They were very quick to bring the check and seemed rather eager to rush us out as soon as the food was done. Strange, because they weren't particularly busy at that time either.

Delicious coffee, super cute space, and refreshing food…read more It's a bus yourself restaurant with an unassuming outdoor space in the back for additional seating. They generally require you to order before sitting given the small space so keep that in mind when you arrive. Service is friendly and very quick. Their food is delicious and refreshing, however I'd say the star of the show is their coffee. I really enjoyed the Saigon latte especially paired with the DELICIOUS pastry. Definitely want to come back to try their dinner menu!

Came here on a sunday evening around 7:45 PM without a reservation, and were quickly seated at the…read morebar. The restaurant had a really great ambiance, and I enjoyed being able to watch the chefs prepare the food. We ordered the ginger cabbage salad, the coconut eggplant, and the duck noodles. I would have loved to have tried their sushi grade salmon, but they were unfortunately sold out for the night. So I would recommend arriving earlier if you would like to try it. My favorite dish was the duck noodles. I liked the freshness of the basil in the pesto, and the tenderness and juiciness of the duck. The coconut eggplant was a close second favorite. The coconut flavor was delicious, and I liked the nuts on top for crunch. I also found the ginger cabbage salad to be yummy, but not as much as a standout as the other two dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot for dinner. I liked how fresh everything was, and how the dishes felt very light and healthy. It's definitely a bit on the pricier side, but I found it to be very worth it. I definitely come back and try their lattes and other dishes.

It's a limited menu, compared to their Assembly location (not sure if it's limited on weekdays or…read morenot). Ordered the grilled pork rice plate and it was ok. Pork was a little dry. Portion size was a bit small for the price. It's a small location, so the space echoes easily.

Tasty Vietnamese food!!…read more My friend and I got the shrimp paste vermicelli bowl and the pork vermicelli bowl. They definitely don't skimp on the shrimp paste. It's pure shrimp no filler!! Pork was tender and juicy. I love that it was perfectly seasoned. Service was fast and efficient. A great addition to Harvard square!!

The banh mi's was HUGE! I got the pork lemongrass and it was very yummy with plenty of meat and…read moreveggies. Pretty worth the price. I was not a fan of the condensed milk coffee :( It was too sweet and bitter at the same time.

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 wish I have a picture to show but we ate it way too fast!!!…read more Pho Viet is an absolute go to. I might get some angry comments for saying this but pho Viet has the best cold cut banh mi in all of Massachusetts!! I will post again when I go next time and get some pictures. As someone who was born and raised in Dorchester, And ba Le was the only spot we would go. With inflation and increase in cost, I felt like the quality just kept lacking. The cold cuts are extremely thin and lack amounts of butter and pate. Pho Viet banh mi are so filling the ham was the right about of thickness that it gives a good texture when you bite into it, the veggies are extremely fresh and not does look like it's been sitting out all day. Even my parents ask me to grab them some every time I visit them in Dorchester!! Must try!!!

My true rating would be a 3.5/3.75. Great option if you're looking for a quick, casual meal in…read moreBoston. 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.

Loved the vibes! It was still popping at 8pm so we had to wait a bit. It was small and intimate…read moreinside, but vibrant in a romantic essence. The menu is limited so there's not a lot of options. I did enjoy Mushroom Noodles and my friend liked the Seafood Festival Noodles. The dishes itself were large, vibrantly colored, with lots of flavor profiles and ingredients. The two entrees were good and had potential but ultimately not authentic enough. Service was fantastic and the hostess/waitress took great care of us! I would definitely give this place another try and order more of their popular items. To note, the two tables outside the dining area are also dog friendly!

Another excellent experience from the Cicada family of restaurants. Overall I really enjoyed the…read morefood and thought that the majority of the dishes were excellent and unique. Similar to Saigon BabyIon, I thought they did a great job at selecting the right dishes for the season. There were a mix of lighter more refreshing dishes as well as heartier ones which felt right for the end of summer/start of fall. The hot dishes (esp the soup) came out piping hot, while the cold dishes came out cold which I thought was a nice contrast and made everything seem very fresh. I look forward to returning soon!

Pho n' Bites in Somerville was a great experience from the moment we walked in…read more It's a small, cozy restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We ordered our usual pho noodle soup along with an order of fried rice, and both were excellent. The pho was flavorful and comforting, and the fried rice was absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous, giving you great value for the price. Even with a steady flow of customers, the service was efficient, and we were in and out fairly quickly without ever feeling rushed. If you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food, generous portions, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, I highly recommend Pho n' Bites. We'll definitely be back!

Delicious basil fried rice and red curry. Great portions. Idk why this place only has 3.7 stars…read moreit's gas.

I often pop in here after getting my allergy shots in Burlington. It's the perfect place for a…read moreseamlessly, easy lunch, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots in the area for really good Vietnamese food. The inside is modern and bright, and it's great for either sitting down or grabbing takeout. You order through a kiosk, and sometimes the summer rolls aren't listed on it. I usually ask if they have any made that day, and I always grab one order if they do. They have great lunch specials from 11AM to 2PM that come with a drink. My go-to is the Banh Hoi Bowl with Crispy Pork Belly. The pork belly comes in huge chunks, and when you get those extra crispy pieces, it's a real treat. I'm still testing out the drinks to find my favorite, the Fresh Salty Limeade is a little too mild for me and the Passionfruit Jasmine Iced Tea is okay. Parking is easy, with spots right in front and wrapped around to the back in the lot they share with a clinic. Overall Service: The service here is always great, and everyone is friendly. I recently had a newer girl, or maybe I haven't seen her before working, who was telling me about the specials. She made them sound so good that I'm definitely ordering one on my next visit.

Tasty but oh so expensive. I have the privilege of living near Boston and have options for pho and…read morebanhmi but for the Burlington area- I think this is a solid choice. This is the most expensive banhmi I have ever ordered and while tasty, it's not mind blowing. The pho was also good but for $25, I have complaints that the noodles were a bit over done and broke into small pieces when we got it. The service was quick- perfect for lunch during the middle of a work day and has enough seating to not need to wait.

I loved my uber eats experience with Pho Town. I spoke with a very friendly, courteous and…read moreexceptional staff named Henry. He called me right away when he noticed an order was missing. He then contacted Uber to make sure the driver came back to pick up the missing order. That was amazing 10/10! Food is perfect as I was sick and they even packed me extra veggies as I had asked! I ate some of it already before taking a photo. Overall I loved my experience and normally when I go inside the restaurant, it is chill, clean and the ambiance is perfect. They do great customer servi

Pretty disappointing overall. The fried spring rolls tasted like they had been pre-fried and…read morereheated instead of being made fresh. I ordered the bún bò Huế, but it was basically beef pho with rice noodles rather than an authentic bún bò Huế. The broth lacked the rich, spicy, lemongrass flavor you'd expect, and to make matters worse, the soup wasn't even served hot. Unfortunately, not a place I'd come back to