For a first crack at Vietnam cuisine I will say this is interesting & okay I didn't do a noodles or dumplings but I opted for what I selected & possibly you'll understand why. One place I wanted a delivery from which this recommended didn't so I reconned via another service & here's the results. My selection was a Com Bo Xao which had Jasmine rice & I opted for lemongrass and it worked (tried chopsticks but not able to go it). Overall pretty good & not hot or obtrusive so it worked. Now you know. read more

Vinh Chau - Chopsticks - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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It's been many years since I've been here, this used to be my favorite Pho place. The owners have changed, used to be a whole family, now operated by just 2 young people. The pho soup is still very flavorful, I can taste the bone broth base, maybe lack just a little bit depth compared to the original. The "everything" combo has only 3 meat listed vs. 5 for typical authentic Pho, but the tripe showed up unannounced, a positive surprise to me. However, it still doesn't have my favorite, that's beef tendon. The main disappointment lies within the rice noodles, it's mushy & soggy, been in the soup too long. This could be easily avoided by leaving the cooked rice noodle out of water & only combine with pho soup upon serving. There's no justification for serving soggy rice noodles, texture is a big part of good pho. read more

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The food is great, prices are reasonable and the staff is wonderful. It's always bright and clean. The food is traditional and the ambiance is welcoming. Love their Pho! read more

I came here for their drinks. I haven't been able to have any boba/tea drinks since I moved from Miami. The first drink I ordered which is my go-to is passion fruit tea with lychee jelly. They knocked it out of the park. So freaking gooooood!! Def got my tea fix out here. Next stop will be for the food cuz it smelled soooo good in there!! read more

Vinh Chau - Drinks menu and toppings - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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I have been at this restaurant several times. The staff is friendly. I love their soups, wings, and egg rolls. This last visit I tried their claypot chicken. This dish was a major disappointment-the sauce was overpowering sweet, I wiped off the sauce and made a savory sauce--the sweet taste was still there. They should take a little more care and take a small sample before having customers eat the dish. read more

Authentic bowl of beef pho. Food size portions, good service and delish bowl. Large menu of food and drinks. read more

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Wonderful service by Chau, our waitress. I've eaten here dozens of times since their opening years ago and the quality has endured without fail since new ownership took over from the founder, Vinh. Highly recommended! read more

I found this place through a recommendation from a nail salon in Agawam, so I had a good feeling it would be legit. I've been here twice while staying in Massachusetts since my family was craving Asian food. There isn't a lot of Asian food in Springfield, so this spot was a great find. I didn't try the pho myself, but my dad did and he really liked it. The rest of us ordered rice plates and they were flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. We also had Thai iced tea and Vietnamese coffee, and both drinks were excellent. The service was quick, the place was clean, and everything came out hot and well-prepared. Coming from San Francisco where good Vietnamese food is easy to find, I was genuinely impressed. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for quality Vietnamese food. read more

This is good simple Vietnamese food, all of the pho are delicious made with fresh ingredients and a tasty clear broth. The appetizers are also satisfying. The service is quick and professional. I have dined there alone or with a party of 6 the experience has been equally pleasant. read more

Vinh Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Made a pit stop for food and was conflicted between Vinh Chau and Pho Saigon (which are directly across the street from each other) upon arrival. After browsing the food pics and menu, we decided on Vinh Chau (mainly because I wanted hu tieu kho). I felt like there was a vast selection of food ranging from banh canh, hu tieu, and pho. Coming from New York, our viet selection is pretty limited so I get pretty excited when there's a more extensive menu. I opted for the hu tieu nam vang kho (dry) and it didn't disappoint. I usually like the kho because it comes with the soup on the side instead and additionally a sauce to make everything with. It came with shrimp, xa xiu (thinly sliced Roast pork), chicken liver/heart and quail egg. Wish they had a combination of the noodles instead of just the rice noodles, but still hit the spot nonetheless. They had banh khot that day as a special and although I didn't think it was really worth it there, it's still a lot cheaper than it was in NY. The hu tieu soup was also very good so dry or wet would go well depending on how you feel that day. I ordered a ca phe sua da too and it was verrrrry thick and strong, but delicious. A cup of that could get you wired for a few nights though. Service was great. They were attentive to detail and very organized! Overall, I recommend! read more

It was my first time trying boba tea I had the Strawberry tea with mango boba and it was amazing and amazing service and definitely will do again and such a clean place as-well my parents and siblings loved there drinks as-well thank you read more

Vinh Chau - Strawberry Iced Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

We dined in this spacious, very clean Vietnamese eatery for lunch, starting with spring rolls, packed full of cilantro, basil, vermicelli, lettuce and shrimp, in traditional rice paper wraps, and served with a peanut sauce and optional hot sauce. YUM! Then on to our clear rice noodle soup, with sliced pork (maybe liver), shrimp, delicious quail eggs (2), rice noodles, and the best pork broth ever. Wow, this is good stuff. Can't wait to try other things on the menu. The service, by owners Kim and Ly, couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly, starting with a pot of Jasmine tea, ready and luxurious. This is the place to for this cuisine. Not too much salt, and good flavors. Five stars is for flavors and service, which were excellent. read more

Once you figure out the entrance door you are greeted by a nice open small dining room with about 3 dozen seats and a pleasant smile from the waitstaff. Food was very good and on point although the fresh rolls were a little overstuffed with noodles. The wontons were a 10 and I was impressed with the pho garnish including a large sawleaf as well as the Thai basil the sawleaf is usually only found rarely as is rauram even though it wasn't included. The pho broth was a 10 as was the wonton soup which had a handful of fried shallots definitely a plus and very appreciated. I will definitely revisit again. read more

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Food was great and so was service. Very reasonably priced. Cute place. Would recommend. read more

Vinh Chau - Clay pot catfish was delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Stopped by to grab some shakes with boba. The avocado shake was really delicious. My partner likes their durian shakes. Was told there would be a little wait, but the service was still very quick. Always lovely to sit inside when there's room, the decor is very relaxing. read more

Vinh Chau - Avocado shake with boba pearls - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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I'm not here to slam any restaurant by no means but very disappointing and I was very disappointed. I am very surprised with all of the good reviews. I am not saying this is a bad place at all. I've only eaten there once which wa tonight 2.17.20 and it wasn't that great. I guess there is a reason the other pho place directly across the street was packed tonight and this one wasn't. I was planning on going to Pho Saigon which is right across the street from this place. When I arrived, Pho Saigon was packed and I was looking for a quiet night with a nice bowl of pho on this cold February night. So,I opted to come to this place for pho. The Pho Bo Vien was bland and barely had any taste or flavor. I waited for it cool down a little to try it again but unfortunately it was very bland. I ended up having to doctor it up with a lot of fish sauce added to the bowl of pho to kick it up a notch with some flavor. The fried egg rolls were different than I've had but these were good. So again. Not bad. Only here once. Only tried 2 items. The pho was b lm and and hardly had any taste to it. All of the different places I've been to for a while now are very good. When I have the pho which is most of the time it tastes great. No need to add anything to it. It just tastes great. Unfortunately this places pho falls short in the taste/flavor dept. There were two police officers who arrived seconds before I did and one other person eating there. Other than that the restaurant was empty. While the pho restaurant across the street was filled up with many guests. I should finish by saying their prices are very reasonable and service was decent. read more

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An amazing delicious Fresh food tasting Vietnamese restaurant. I went there by chance because we were passing through the Forest Park area. My wife and I decided to give it a try. I am quite familiar with Vietnamese cuisine and was pleasantly surprised because this restaurant had much more to offer than some of the other restaurants I've been to. All of the food was fantastic and I couldn't seem to get enough of it. My wife and I would definitely recommend it. read more

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Pretty good vietnamese food. The grilled pork was really flavorful. Had a few spices in it that were different than what you typically get at other vietnamese restaurants. The vietnamese coffee was nice and strong. Would recommend. read more

Vinh Chau - a plate of food with meat and vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Was around the area and decided to stop in for bubble tea...what a mistake! Ordered 4 different drinks. They were all bad! First, you can taste the powder. Every sip I took, I could feel the powder all over my mouth and stuck in my throat. Second, it's been 10 mins and the other drink looks disgusting. If you have to constantly stir it back together before drinking it then there's a problem. As you can see in the picture, this drink looks gross. read more

Vinh Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

After all the great reviews I was super excited to try this place. I would give it 1 star but the service was very good so no issues there. The sugarcane juice and Thai tea with boba were also great. But I mainly came for the pho which was very very bland. I had to drown it in sriracha and hoisin to get some sort of flavor. The noodles were also extremely over cooked so they kept breaking into little pieces every time I tried picking them up with chopsticks. The summer rolls were good but the peanut dipping sauce was very watered down. The fried spring rolls were good in flavor but did not come with the lettuce and mint that usually comes with them in order to wrap them up then dip into the dipping sauce. I was disappointed overall but I would come back to pick up a boba drink if I'm ever in the mood. read more

They do have great soup noodles (pho). We go there for their northern style spicy noodles. Very authentic and tasty. If you don't like pig blood cake or feet, you can ask them to replace it with other meats. Super friendly service and price is reasonable. read more

Original owners of vinh chau rebought the restaurant & remodel for a new look . Great service & great food , chill vibe . read more

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This establishment was recommended to me by a fellow yelper (stand up and take a bow Don) who insisted that they would cure my away from home Pho cravings and I'm glad to say that he was right. The broth is a bit sweeter than what I'm useto but it's still rich and delicious. For me personally, I thought the beef in the pho was sliced too thick, but thats just me, didn't stop me from devouring the ENTIRE bowl. The waiter gave me this look like:"that little woman ate all that?" I DID!! Beware Springfield, there's a Pho-lovin latina in town. read more

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Food was very good! Tasty and authentic. Bf got the pho so I got to try a little of that dish. The broth was perfect - very flavorful but not overpowering and it worked well with everything else! I wanted something a little different though so I opted for the Banh Hoi ("steamed tiny rice noodle"). And it was delicious! Banh Hoi is a dish that's on the more difficult side to make, but they knocked it out of the park. I got mine with pork, shrimp and a meatball of sorts (don't exactly remember). The dish only came with a single shrimp and a single meatball, but the pork was great! Super flavorful and not dry. For anyone looking to try this dish out - you get some rice wrappers that come with it. These wrappers need to be "activated" so they'll also give you a bowl of hot water as well. Dip those wrappers in so you can use it to make yourself wraps/spring rolls. Additionally, soak the banh hoi into the fish sauce they give you. Then after, put the banh hoi, meat, and other goodies (lettuce, mint leaves, bean sprouts, etc.) in and wrap it up! Don't forget to dip your finished product into more fish sauce :) Overall - a great restaurant. It can get hot inside though. They have an A/C but the date I went, it was either broken or just not fully functional. They set out fans everywhere but the restaurant was hotter inside than outside. Service also isn't perfect - they had 2 people working the entire restaurant and it was pretty packed that night. Overall, good food at reasonable prices! read more

Definitely one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The food is authentic and the portions are extremely generous, especially the amount of meat they give you in the pho! The broth is sweet and very clean, doesn't leave your mouth feeling like grease at all. I do wish the peanut sauce with the spring rolls was a little thicker, and the broth was just a littleee too sweet for my taste, but overall a great experience!! Would definitely come from Amherst just for this! read more

Vinh Chau - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Excellent food and service. I had the combo and my wife has the chicken. Both were tasty and filling!

4 Stars! Since we've already eaten at Pho Saigon (3 stars) across the street, we decided to try Vinh Chau and it's even better than Pho Saigon. While the interior is more simple, the food is better. Both of us had a #7 (Pho Tai for $5.95) on a cold day and the broth was excellent and full of flavor. The noodles were cooked just right and were soft and chewy without being overcooked and too soft. The slices of steak were very good without much fat. I don't like a lot of fatty steak, but I know some people who do. The spring rolls (3 for $5.95) were very good too. They were lightly deep fried, so they were crunchy while keeping the inside ingredients flavors waiting to burst as you bite into them after dipping it into some fish sauce. There's a large flat screen TV and they were playing the NFL channel. The service was friendly and quick. Overall, an excellent experience. Xie Xie!! read more

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It was a cold blustery day and I was craving something to warm me up. A co worker had suggested Vinh Chau as a great stop for some quality pho. I took his advice and ordered two different pho soup options. I ordered the number 5 and number 10. Both were delicious and warming. Packaged perfectly ready to take home I was pleasantly reminded with every spoonful how delicious the broth and the noodles are. It really picked up a dreary cold day and gave me a bit of get up and go. The broth was rich with flavor and the noodles combined with everything else was totally satisfying. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Unfortunately, there's been a change in ownership... what once was definitely our Vietnamese go to (5 Star) restaurant has morphed into the 1 Star we won't go there anymore... read more

I love Vinh Chau! They have amazing customer service and their food is out of this world. Where do I start? Their vegetable pho is so flavorful and I get the vegan broth so I can only imagine how awesome the chicken and beef broths are. The Spring rolls-divine! You can taste their freshness. I've had their tofu clay pot and I've also had their salmon clay pot. It's amazing. That sauce needs to be bottled and sold in stores. And the bubble teas.... The sour sop is my favorite. So good!!! Just treat yourself and go here. You get so much food for your money and it tastes amazing! You'll thank me later read more

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I usually go across the street to Pho Saigon which is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the area but they were closed. So I saw that across the street and saw another Vietnamese restaurant so said why not. I wasn't disappointed. Friendly staff and the food is just about as good as Pho Saigon. I liked their Spring Rolls(I might be wrong... might've been egg rolls) they were nice and crunchy and the flavors were great. Their Pho is pretty good... I'd say almost as good as Pho if not equally as delicious. We ended the day with Boba Tea and at the end of it all I was satisfied. read more

Well...things are NOT what they used to be. The former owners prepared the tastiest and most generous portions of Vietnamese food I've ever had...and I've had a lot. I would drive 38 miles round trip for the food. Unlike many businesses, they didn't shrink their portions during Covid. How disappointing it was to walk in to a modernized restaurant with smaller portions and less tasty food. I'll not drive the distance again. The food isn't 'bad', but it can't touch what 'was'. read more

My go-to boba spot before work 10/10!! The food is authentic, the staff is friendly, service is great and always in a timely manner!

Typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant with a nondescript exterior, but this place is my best bet for getting pho in the area. If you want the very best pho in the nearby region, I'd have to recommend Pho 99 in East Hartford (this seems to also be the overwhelming recommendation from all the Vietnamese locals I know in CT). The old signage they used to have above the door is now gone so the only indications to this restaurant are the neon sign in the window and lettering on the entrance door. The pho broth shines here with good strong star anise flavor and decent depth and complexity to the broth which is not too salty. I prefer Vin Chau for pho over the nicer looking Pho Saigon across the street. One of the things I love about the place is that they serve culantro (yes, that's not a typo and I don't mean CILANTRO) with the veggie plate for the pho (other accompaniments being the bean sprouts, 'Thai' basil, jalapeno, and lime wedges). Culantro is essentially a long broad leaf-like herb that is an amped up version of cilantro. Only minor complaint would be that they are a little skimpy on the meat/protein (though I guess you can't expect too much for an $8 bowl). The iced-coffee is also fairly good, though it could be a tad bit stronger. Preparation of the drink is done behind the small bar, so you don't get the little tin coffee contraption at your table to mix your own. Service is friendly and prompt despite the restaurant seeming to have a thriving take-out operation. The interior is sparsely decorated, but comfortable. The restaurant had a good mix of repeating locals and newbies the few times I've been there. read more

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I was in here a month ago and forgot to finish my review. Vinh Chau is a family style restaurant. There is nothing fancy about it but it is clean, features good Vietnamese food and has an efficient attentive staff. It is located right at the X with plenty of nearby parking. I got the Pho special based on a past review and some spring rolls. Spring rolls were average and the Pho was better than average. They had lots of different sauces and spices on the table. I jacked up my Pho with some Sriracha sauce. It was perfect. The prices were very affordable. All in all this was a good experience. I am not sure its a full 5 star rating, for sure its a 4++. I am not going to be the one drag down their average. This is a good place. read more

Vinh Chau - Interior shot - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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I have been eating here for five years now, well before I moved to this area. Early on under the old owners, I found the food to be well above average and would have rated them 4 Stars based on that fact alone. 2.5 years ago the restaurant was sold and naturally, I had some misgivings not knowing what to expect from the new owners. Here we are 2.5 years later and they are a 5 Star dining experience not only for food quality but for consistency and level of service. I have eaten my way through much of the menu, mind you, this is not my first Vietnamese rodeo, I believe Vinh Chau is the best overall Vietnamese restaurant in the area and that includes Hartford as well! read more

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WOW. Just...wow. It's not lost on me that in the time that it would take me to pen a proper review for Vinh Chau, I could just about get myself back there for another bowl of heaven. I can't remember ever before sitting down to write a review and legit thinking "huh...maybe I'll skip this and just go back for more"... This was another case of a happy accident for us, as the nearby Vietnamese place we were trying to go was closed for the evening. The diners at the table beside us said that Vinh Chau has relatively new owners, and oh my god they are serving up some kick-ass soup! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that theirs was the best pho I've ever had. The broth was so rich and clean, the beef was perfect...nothing chewy or funky (apart from the tripe, but that just is what it is), plenty of tendon...the noodles were great...and the garnish was fresh. Also, the vast majority of the diners were Asian, and I always take that as a good sign. Ok, backing up...the place isn't anywhere near as divey as I expected; in fact, it was very clean and had a comfy, "family" feel. Nothing upscale about it, but we were instantly at home. The staff was super attentive and friendly, water glasses were filled as soon as they got about half empty, and the owner even came out to chat with us and other diners about his plans for special Vietnamese dishes on the weekends, how his tilapia is "red tilapia" from Vietnam, rather than farm-raised black tilapia (which is apparently what is typically found in the states)...and it was just clear that these people love food and love sharing it with others. The warm, friendly tone that they set carried throughout the dining room and I'm sure played a part in our overall terrific experience. We also had the fresh spring rolls, fried spring rolls, spicy lemongrass chicken soup, and a lemongrass chicken stir-fry. All were delicious. I've had lemongrass chicken soup at a number of places now and this was hands-down the best. Everything about it was amazing and deep, with spice but not too much heat, loads of lovely chicken...seriously, the kind of stuff cravings are made of. Ryan gave thumbs up on his stir fry and commented on the large portion size...normally, I would have had a couple of bites so I could tell you about it first hand, but I was way to obsessed with my soup nirvana to think of asking for a bite until it was too late and his plate was licked clean. Next time... And there will be A LOT of next times! I straight-up heart the heck out of this place and I cannot think of a single thing I would improve. 5 STARS! (oh...almost forgot to mention the fresh durian bubble tea. Really delicious and creamy -- despite the slight odor of raw sewage, which I'm gathering is just a 'durian thing' -- with perfect tapioca pearls). read more

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I've been here several times now, and each time I leave with a happy belly (one of the metrics of a good restaurant). I normally get their specialty pho which contains various meats, while my lady gets the vegetable pho. Both are pretty awesome with your standard side plate of mint, bean sprouts, jalapenos, lime wedges, and various sauces to season your pho with. One of my favorite things about this place is the price. We normally walk out of there for under $30 which includes two pho, and a fried Vietnamese roll as an appetizer. I can personally finish their normal size portion pho in one sitting, but their large is probably about 30% larger so good luck with that. Service/Ambiance: The service is always prompt and very friendly. Sometimes you may be greeted by an older gentleman who speaks with a heavy accent and broken English who will recommend dishes and ways to stay happy (he's quite endearing). The place is clean but sparsely decorated, with nondescript chairs and tables. Food: I haven't really ventured that much from the pho, so I can't really offer an informed perspective, but I will say all the food I've seen come out of the kitchen looks quite appetizing. Bottom Line: If around Forest Park or within 20 minutes of this place be sure to check it out. What it lacks in décor, it makes up for with price, promptness, and taste. Disclaimer: I was trying to see how many times I could use pho without it sounding forced. (6 for the win!) read more

Vinh Chau - Normal and large size pho... you could probably share the large. - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Home cooking and incredible service. Try the vegetarian soup with vegetables and tofu. Fresh and so wildly satisfying. The folks who work here are such incredible hosts. It was pouring rain tonight and the owner dug through his supply closet to find a huge umbrella and help us get the baby in the car. read more

Vinh Chau - The owner got an umbrella to help us get the baby in the car. So very kind. - Vietnamese Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

I've been craving Vietnamese like mad whoa, so I convinced the boys with my most charming grin that we just had to try this place. We chowed on: - Vietnamese crepe (banh xeo) - banh xeos both here and at Pho Saigon are overloaded with bean sprouts (bleh!); slivers of shrimp and pork are scarce (not recommended) + Spring rolls - fresh and good + Giant bowl of pho (pho tai bo vien xe lua) - nicely flavored, plenty of fat bubbles, ample noodles (not musty! victory in itself!) and meat. The meatballs were passable, the round steak slices a bit chewy, but I made do with my thick molars and cleaned up my plate. + Pork chop on rice with fried egg (quintessential Vietnamese staple) + Banh hoi pork plate featuring small dollar vermicelli noodle pancakes, served with thinly sliced, marinated pork, veggie accoutrements and rice paper for you to soak and assemble spring rolls yourself. Cute concept. The gent didn't like working for his food though - so only industrious folk need apply for that dish. I grabbed a sliver of the marinated pork and thought the flavor was great. + Our round of Vietnamese iced coffee was also solid. Mmm, condensed milk, why do I love you so? Decent pho is hard to find, and Vinh Chau certainly does the trick in Springfield. We've been to Pho Saigon previously, and it was okay. The broth does not taste as clean and flavorful. Opt for the meager interior at Vinh's and get a lovely star-anise scented facial. read more