This review is long overdue for a great spot like this -- I feel like I owe them a compliment. A while ago, I stopped by for pho while working around Newbury Street. I had already heard many good things from the Vietnamese community, and honestly, it did not disappoint at all. The broth is rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. The beef is cooked just right -- tender without being overly soft. At many places, the meat can feel bland or dry because it's added separately, but at Saigon Fusion, the beef seems to be simmered together with the broth, giving it much more flavor and keeping it juicy. In my personal opinion, this is the best pho in Boston. read more

I always pass this place, and it always is empty, as it was the time I visited. I note this because of the exuberant wait time. It took around 45 minutes for our appetisers to come out, and then another 15-20 minutes before the Pho arrived. It was an incredibly moody restaurant, but it was almost impossible to get the attention of the waiter- I intended to be there for a quick dinner, and it turned into a 2-hour ordeal. Good to note it was also definitely one of the pricier Vietnamese places I've visited, and it was very average. I would recommend bringing a date here if you want to prolong it and have a long, vibey time. read more

Saigon Fusion - Pork spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is one of those places where you would go to if you want to romanticize a nice chill day. I came in on a windy fall afternoon (around 3pm for a super late lunch). Before we even got to the door, we were already surrounded by the delicate and savory aroma of pho and other delicious Vietnamese food. We were seated right away and staff was pretty speedy about taking our orders. The menu is on the smaller side but they seem to really emphasize quality over quantity. Based on other reviews, I'd say it does take awhile for them to make the food but please know it is absolutely worth it!!!! I am obsessed with this pho and even had it twice in the same week. This pho is the closest I've had to homemade pho at a restaurant by far. I just know it's made with love and genuine care for the art of making pho. I throughly enjoyed it and will be coming back next time I'm in Boston! read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was excited to try this place since I pass by it everyday. They were closed for a while, but have reopened. I ordered a pork banh mi to go mid afternoon. There were about 2 other parties in the restaurant dining in. The other reviews about the wait are unfortunately very true. I would've expected a quick turn around to make a sandwich, but ended up waiting about 20 minutes for the absolute saddest and smallest banh mi I've ever had. I had also requested to have to cilantro, but when I opened up to look there was a bunch. There's barely any filling in this small banh mi, mostly scallions and cilantro that I took out before eating. The pork was good in flavor, but nothing special. The bread had a good crunch, but this did not satisfy my craving for a banh mi. I wouldn't recommend trying as there are other places close by to get Vietnamese food. read more

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I came here for the first time three years ago when I moved from California for college, and I've been back almost monthly ever since. The pho broth is genuinely the best broth I've ever had, and I've always craved it when I needed a little comfort food while being so far from home. I also love the pork banh mi and shrimp spring rolls on warmer days when I want something a little fresher. As a patron of many years, I will say that service can be slow during peak hours, but in the probably 50+ times I've been here, it's consistently been the same woman working the front by herself. I think it's important to adjust expectations a little for a smaller business like this. If you're in a rush, I've found that calling ahead for pickup is really convenient. My orders usually take around 20-30 minutes to be ready, which works perfectly with my busy schedule. If you aren't in a rush, I find the atmosphere really relaxing, and it's especially perfect on a rainy day. Overall, I highly recommend this place and want to thank the staff for the many comforting meals that have become such a memorable part of my college experience. read more

30 min wait for $22 pho! That's amazing its a 20 hour broth but ambience is not enough to get customers to return or recommend the place. Its a diff spice blend than I'm used to - its decently savory but for me, it had too much star anise and the use of a canh chua herb was confusing Sirloin steak got me gassy after and the bathroom lights werent working :( The menu is now just pho, banh mi, and a few drinks I saw some pics of the banh mi and it doesn't seem to have a lot of meat read more

The food here, specifically the pho is fine, if a little overpriced. The atmosphere is chill and dark if that's your vibe. As mentioned by several reviewers, unless you know the servers or develop a relationship with them over time, service is terrible. Like don't even come back to check on water terrible. Like accosting you and lecturing you about "This is America, you have to tip for dine-in service" when you select the option for "No thanks." on their machine terrible. Like keeping you at your table after you've already paid and saying you have to pay for a drink you didn't order to "make up tip" terrible. Like following you out of the restaurant yelling about tipping culture terrible. I will not be returning. read more

I love this place, food and drinks are great! I usually get the signature bahn mi. Service can be a little slow but they are always super friendly and the food is always worth the wait :) read more

A cute Vietnamese restaurant between Northeastern and Berklee. LOCATION: Street parking only but located on Mass Ave so it's a busy area. The restaurant itself is small but cozy. MENU: The menu is very limited and consist of spring rolls, banh mi, pho and rice dishes. FOOD: I ordered the beef pho and it was only beef flank with options to add more meat or rib. I was hoping for some more cuts or tendon. My fellow diner ordered the pork rice plate and enjoyed it! SERVICE: Very friendly but it did take a while for the food to come out. read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The bahn mi is my go-to for a good priced filling delicious meal. Well worth it to dine in and order the rice plates for a nicer dinner. Always super kind service! read more

Saigon Fusion - Pork rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've walked by this place over a dozen times and almost every time, you can smell the wonderful aroma of their pho broth. Well today was the day that a group of us decided to go in. I'm glad we did but I wish I would have visited sooner! For starters, we had the shrimp spring rolls. So fresh and delicious. Will have this again! For mains, we had a variety. The veggie rice plate, the rice plate with pork, and the standard beef pho. Lets just say that by the end of the meal, there was hardly anything left on each plate/bowl! The pho was super hot and tasted awesome. It seemed to have the perfect amount of flavor with nothing overpowering. I would order this again for sure. So the rice plates were really good also. The pork was extremely flavorful and the fresh veggies accompanied the meal to perfection. In terms of value, I'd say it was really good by today's standards. This seems like a family business with the mom working the front of the house with the assistance of her son. Overall, it was a great experience and I would come back again. One big note is that the menu is very limited. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but if you're expecting to choose a variety of proteins and broths, you'd be disappointed. If you're ordering pho, it's going to be beef. The only choice you have is kid's or adult size. read more

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This is a small, no-frills pho spot, so service can be a bit slow--but it's absolutely worth the wait. Hands down the best pho I've had from a restaurant. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the quality of the meat really sets this place apart. They use filet mignon for the side of beef, which is something you rarely see, and you can taste the difference immediately. If you're looking for fast food, this may not be it--but if you want incredible pho made with top-tier ingredients, this place is a must-try read more

If the aroma outside the restaurant pulls you in, you will be severely disappointed. It took us 30+ minutes for the food to come out and they were out of pho for the day. The rice plates were decent. But if you have been to other Vietnamese restaurants, don't expect the same portion for the meal at this establishment. Unfortunately, will not be returning here. read more

My parents love this place after stumbling upon it in December. They literally just walked by it and it smelled good so they went inside. My biggest impression of this place is how they didn't squeeze an extra row of tables in the middle and how slow the service is. I think they only have one staff in the front and in the back. It's fair for my parents to rave about it as I would say it's the best overall pho place I've been to too. I'm not saying each element is perfect, but overall speaking yeah it's quite good. It came out hot but not piping. The beef is obviously steak pieces with a lot more texture than usual pho paper thin slices. It's high quality and bit fatty too. The broth had a lot of spices too unlike other pho places which is more "clear" and msg forward. This one is obviously ginger and cinnamon forward. It actually feels quite cozy but just FYI in case some people don't like those spices. I remember trying it with and without lemon. I think the citrus brightness complements the spices. The noodles itself could be smoother but it's okay enough here where it isn't the type to get all mushy after a while. Service is quite slow. It took 20+ minutes for my pho to arrive. I mean I think it's fine as long as you know what you're getting into. Pork chop rice. My parents were interested in trying something besides pho. They got the pork chop rice which was so small they devoured it in three minutes. The rice portion is small the egg covers the whole thing. I guess it's okay to do that since people eat less rice nowadays but also just another FYI about this place. Honestly I don't think people will be full from just one main dish. My parents liked how fresh everything was, but the actual meat wasn't their favorite. It was definitely heavily marinated but the flavors didn't seep through. The flavors remained on the exterior and made the meat too wet. Idk maybe they brushed sauce afterwards. Besides spacious seating, I'm amused seeing customers shift around tables. Sometimes 1-2 ppl groups have a share a larger table or move to an empty one afterwards. read more

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I got food to take away from here and brought it back to our hotel. Loved that they had avocado shake and the bahn mi sandwiches were excellent! read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Outstanding food and environment very much worthy of the slightly longer wait and higher price

Be prepared for a long wait during peak hours, but I think it's worth being completely satisfied with your meal afterwards! This small restaurant is run by one sweet lady who runs around to manage all the tables, so service takes a little longer than usual. Nonetheless, their pho is sooo delicious and worth it. Their broth is filling and very savory, the perfect meal for a rainy day. We also tried their shrimp rolls, which were plated wonderfully and equally delightful to eat. I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you have the time to spare and are in the area! read more

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We came in for lunch and got the bahn mi sandwiches. Tasty but I thought a bit small with skimpy fillings. Service was good by the 2 ladies working here. Convenient location on Mass Ave in front of the Christian Science place. read more

Saigon Fusion - Nice bread, needs more filling - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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There aren't many standout spots for Vietnamese food in Boston but this place is my favorite. Relatively small place, the interior is cute and warm with lots of plants, and the ambience is giving chill cafe. Their menu is short (bahn mis, beef pho, and grilled rice plates), portions are not super filling for me, and service can be a little slow sometimes, But they deliver in terms of flavor - definitely a quality over quality establishment. Would recommend this place if you don't have much going on that day (slow-life type beat) and you're looking a casual meal, solo or with a friend. read more

Saigon Fusion - Grilled Pork Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was so amazing and good quality! We got the spring rolls, pho and banh mi all were so yummy. Beverages were also superb. read more

Saigon Fusion - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been trying pho from different places, and this one is definitely among the best . The broth had a clear, rich flavor that tasted authentic. The beef brisket melted in my mouth. The noodles were cooked well and paired perfectly with the broth. I also loved the fresh herbs they made the bowl even more fragrant. The restaurant was clean and quiet. A fantastic experience overall. read more

Saigon Fusion is a Vietnamese restaurant located at 201 Mass Ave, Boston. It is near the Mary Baker Eddy Library. I must admit, I was skeptical due to the name of the restaurant. Asian fusion food scares me. I am so glad I gave them a try because this restaurant is so good! The toffee coffee was why I even agreed to try them out. It did not disappoint! My new favorite drink! This is good Vietnamese dripped coffee with condensed milk and topped with crunchy chunks of toffee. Amazing! The Banh Mi pate and jabon is amazing! Probably the best Banh mi I have had in a long time. The shrimp spring roll is so good! The hoisin sauce dipping sauce for the spring rolls is how the peanut sauce should be, and not the goopy peanut mess they serve at other Vietnamese restaurants. The spring roll uses real lettuce and mint leaves. I probably don't need my lettuce sticking out like that but that's ok. I am very happy with the beef broth pho. My husband and I ordered two large size, one with extra meat, and one with added ribs. The meat is so tender. The broth is just how I like it, just the right amount of star anise and cinnamon. The pho came topped with green onion, sawtooth herbs and Thai basil and accompanied by a small plate of bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños. The only thing that could make this better would be some freshly ground black peppers. My son devoured his rice and pork dish with added fried egg. If you have had organic eggs, you'd know right away. Saigon fusion does not skimp on quality. My son also enjoyed the strawberry milk shake which his sister did not want after trying my toffee coffee (she ate all of the toffee). There was only one lady taking orders and bringing out the food. We spoke half in Vietnamese and half English. She was super friendly. The service was slow but not unbearably slow. Everything tasted amazing, high quality ingredients. I'll definitely be back again. I highly recommend this place for authentic Vietnamese coffee, banh mi, spring rolls, pho, and rice dish. All were amazing! Total came to $100 before tip. Although more expensive that your typical mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant, you just simply can't find this quality at a lower price anywhere in Boston. In my opinion, worth every penny. See my pictures. read more

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WARNING: if you're hungry or in a rush, DO NOT COME HERE. Expect to wait 40 mins - 1 hour to get your food. Food: we got Pho and Pork broken rice. Both taste good, just pretty small portion. 4/5 Service: our waitress is super nice and apologize for how long we have to wait. But only 1 waitress for the whole store is extremely bad. 2/5 Ambience: small but clean, can be extremely loud when it's busy. 3/5 Overall: 3/5, won't come back. read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I waited for almost an hour and a half before I got my food last time. I was actually among the first to enter the restaurant. I tried to talk to the staff and she refused to give any explanation nor apologize. This time when I came in, the staff said "because you waited for such a long time last time and you were upset, I am not taking you this time." To be honest, I have never met a restaurant staff as rude as this. I was trying to be patient the last time and tried to give this restaurant another chance, and I was being polite in asking them for a solution. It is a pity that they never tried to reflect their own problem and blamed everything on their customers. Their manager came and blamed me on "making noise the time before last time" as the excuse for their attitude to me. That is very unfair... I was not making any noise and simply got ignored. If they really take a pride about their food and believe that attitude does not matter, they can continue to do so. But they simply refused to work on anything on improving the customers' experience. I tried to politely communicate on "what else I can do to get the food quicker" but they took this as an aggression. Their food is not bad----and this is why I tried to work things out----but it is not worth all the bad communications I got. If you absolutely don't care about the attitude of the staff and the notoriously long waiting time, go for it. read more

Hands down that was the best Pho I've had in Boston! Great depth of flavor, the meat is perfectly cooked. read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When Basil Pho had a waitlist for lunch, I retraced my steps to Saigon Fusion. It's a little dark inside, and I thought the music was too loud (- 1/2 star), but the waitress was working hard, and the kitchen was keeping up. I had a hankering for pho, so I was pleased to see there was a "kid" option for the smaller portion size. It was hot, delicious, and the price was right. read more

Saigon Fusion - Strawberry Ramune, water, real flowers - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Simple menus but both shrimp spring rolls and pho exceeded my expectation! From only one bite you can tell the difference, mint leaves in the sprig rolls and ginger in the soup. Unique and delicious for all the pho lovers! read more

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Just great authentic food. All tables were full and it was easy to understand why. Spring rolls. Pho. Bahn Mi. All amazing. You won't be disappointed. read more

Yummy food although the menu isn't extensive. I do wish they would have fried spring rolls. Small restaurant with not a lot of seating but have not had to wait more than 15 minutes max. Very cozy space and we always enjoy our meals here! read more

First time in Boston and I saw this Vietnamese restaurant across the street when I visited Christian Science Mapparium. I ordered the Grilled Pork Banh Mi. DELICIOUS!!! The bread was crisp and soft. (I dislike breads that hurt the roof of your mouth). The grilled pork had yummy flavors of sweet/spice, and tasty umami. Mixed with CRISP veggies, this Banh Mi was inhaled in a few minutes of me taking my first bite. The grilled pork sandwich cost $8.95 without taxes. For under 10 dollars, it was worth every penny. I ONLY wished there was more meat in the sandwich. My spouse ordered the veggie rice plate. She is a picky eater but she really enjoyed her plate. She ate everything and nothing was left. Cost of veggie rice place, $15. Total cost of meal for both of us, approximately $26 with taxes. You will not be disappointed! read more

Saigon Fusion - Grilled pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Zero stars. My wife had been previously and recommended the bahn mi. We arrived in Boston on a Saturday. I called them three times between 1:00 and 1:30. No answer. I called yesterday. They said they open at noon today. We took an Uber there, arriving at noon. Door and website say they open at 11:30. We waited until 12:25 without them opening. With the round trip Uber, they owe me $65. I hope they go out of business. You have to open on time and when the door and website indicate. read more

My rating is really a 4.7 mainly due to the pricing and other things BUT you have to take in consideration of the location it's in which is near the Prudential!! Everything here is super cute and has this cozy, comforting vibe! Love the decor and presentation. The menu is small, but that just means they really take the time to focus and perfect the few dishes they offer to make it really good! They offer one type of pho, two different rice dishes, some banh mi's, and spring rolls. Regular Pho ($17.75) 4.8/5 Besides the pricing, I'll have to admit the pho was SUPER flavorful and clean! Honestly one of the better phos I had in a while. The meat was tender, but don't expect the meats you get in Pho Dac Biet like the flank, round eye, brisket etc. The meat they use is cut into small chunks that get more cooked in the broth. Toffee Milk Tea ($6) 3.8/5 Super cute presentation for sure! I really love the big toffee bits. However, since it was under the "milk tea" category, I expected it to be a milk tea not just milk and the toffee melting into it. If you get this though, the toffee is great, but just be aware the base is just milk! Service: the lady was SO SWEET love her so kind! I went right before they started dinner service so I didn't experience a crazy wait for my food, but when I left people were starting to come in and pack the place As someone that's Vietnamese, there are other cheaper phos in Dorchester that I'd rather go to, but if you live in the area and are deciding on which pho place to go, come here instead of the other phos in the area! read more

Saigon Fusion - Pho (Regular) - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Exactly what I needed after a longgggg night! Super warm and comforting! The broth was yummy and the meats are nice and tender. This is a great portion size for me and I ate everything up! I think that considering they only have this type of pho, they should elevate it a lot more. They have a big range of banh mi and rice plates but if this is the only type of pho they serve they could do better. But overall, I was super hungry and this is exactly what I needed to heal my soul! read more

Saigon Fusion - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came in on a cold day looking for warm soup and this place was exactly what I needed! The cozy interior filled with plants felt incredibly comforting and the Pho was warm, delicious, and filling. It was a bit hard to get the servers attention, but the overall experience was great! read more

Disclaimer that I ordered takeout from here- I think most people dine-in and I'm sure that would be a much better experience. Unfortunately Saigon Fusion doesn't have much of an online presence (no way to order online or view the menu), so you need to call to place an order. I ordered a few things and the staff on the phone told me that it would be a 30-45 minute wait. It ended taking closer to 50 minutes, even despite ordering before the dinner rush, so keep that in mind if you're in a rush! The restaurant itself is super adorable, quaint with tons of decorations that make you feel cozy. The food itself was good but nothing extraordinary. My pork banh mi was tasty, but there were 3-4 EXTREMELY hot slices of pepper on the sandwich. I normally have a decent spice tolerance, but it was so unexpected and shocking how spicy it was. The shrimp spring rolls were also good besides the very large amount of thai basil inside them - I've never had spring rolls with basil in them before. The taste of the basil was very overwhelming and not my favorite. We might've gotten unlucky, or maybe the fusion flavor combinations just weren't for me! read more

Saigon Fusion - Pork banh mi and shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a comfy restaurant on a cold, rainy Saturday evening for a delicious meal with friends. I can't speak about all the dishes but the Pho was plentiful and hit the spot. The spring rolls were perfect. And we left nothing on our plates of grilled chicken Banh Mi. Our waitress was attentive and very pleasant. read more

Ordered for take-out. The pork bahn mi sandwich was nicely wrapped and tasted pretty good. Pretty much exactly what I expect...and as always wished it had a little more protein, just like everywhere else I've been. Who couldn't use a little more, right? We ordered pho from here specifically because the other pho/thai place next door didn't serve take-out in a bowl so we could eat back at the hotel. We were super disappointed that they placed raw meat in the bowl of ingredients. That just doesn't make any sense! That's Food Safety 101 - Cross contamination!!! Cook the meat first or put it in plastic container with the hot soup broth. We had to try and cook it in the microwave in the hotel. No one got sick, but that's not the way I like to experience excitement. Lol. read more

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No words except for the fact that I'm disappointed and unsatisfied. I settled for a signature banh mi which costed roughly $13. For a 30+ minute wait, I expected this sandwich to satisfy each and every taste bud on my tongue. However, that was not the case, what I was presented with made me genuinely concerned. Due to the small size, I expected the flavor to be immaculate and divine, at which I was yet again disappointed. It eventually came to the point where my brain was saying, "Oh dear lord, please just put me out of my misery already!" And so I honored that wish and proceeded to force the remains of my sandwich down my throat in which I washed it down with a sip of water, which believe it or not, was in my opinion, more appetizing than the sandwich itself. Honestly, my local banh mi place sells their sandwiches for nearly half the price, have more flavor, and are larger in size. Although I will give it to you for the pleasant environment and excellent customer service, but that's about it. Lucky for you, I'd rate this place a solid 2/5 stars and would not really recommend this to anyone. read more

Saigon Fusion - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Oof - not a good experience. Waited about 30 min in an empty restaurant for 2 small sandwiches. The Thai iced tea was also undrinkable. read more

Have eaten here few times in previous years, both dine in and takeout. The food is flavorful. Takeout orders take 30+ min to prepare. Unfortunately, have tried to go twice in 2025 and both times the restaurant failed to open at the advertised time (11:30am). The first time, people were lined up outside the door and no signs of opening. Went back later around 1, was open, but they wouldn't acknowledge the new line of people waiting to be seated. Second time, tried at 12pm and you can see people walking around in the kitchen, but the front of restaurant is dark and no one answered the phone. Doesn't make sense to make the trek there and face inconsistent opening times/no food. TLDR; good food when restaurant is open. Long wait times for food. Open time posted online and door are unreliable. read more