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.

I loved this place. The decoration and environment was lovely, simple but homey. I got the Tai Pho,…read moreand the Cha-Shu Bao buns. All of the food was amazing! I also had the kindest server, she was very nice and attentive. Also, they have OAT MILK THAI ICED TEA. That's a very rare find!!

Khao Soi at Basil Pho…read more I've ordered it a handful of times now and it genuinely never disappoints. The chicken is perfectly crispy and adds that extra heartiness and protein that makes this feel like a REAL meal. One thing though: in person is definitely the superior experience. When you get it to-go or delivered, they separate the chicken, noodles, and broth so you can assemble it yourself (which honestly keeps everything from getting soggy), but eating it fresh in the restaurant just hits differently. The service is quick and the restaurant is small. There's always usually a line but the food is worth it.

It was my first time checking out this Pho spot in Brookline and it didn't disappoint. Prices are…read moregreat and food tastes great and comes out quickly. The vibe is lowkey. They also have a bar. Perfect for getting a quick dinner after or before shopping in the area or catching a movie at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Pho is very light and refreshing! I highly recommend going here for a quick eat or if you are…read morefeeling down. Eating their pho during the cold weather will boost your mood up. The soup is very light with lots of flavor. There is tons of meat to fill yourself up. Addition of lime and basil enhances the soup flavors. The staff is very nice and fast. They won't bother you. Restaurant is usually empty so getting a seat is very easy!

This review is long overdue for a great spot like this -- I feel like I owe them a compliment…read more 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.

I always pass this place, and it always is empty, as it was the time I visited. I note this because…read moreof 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.

Their duck noodle soup was fantastic. Definitely needed a to-go container because it was pretty…read morefilling, alongside the miso soup. Service was very attentive, and I enjoy sitting at one of the high-tops and people-watching those that walk by outside.

One of my favorite spots to get miso soup! The service is great & the spicy miso ramen soup is a…read moremust! I love the coconut water it comes with too

GREAT FOOD! We got the brussel sprouts to share and the smashburger. Highly recommend this placeread more

The cocktails here are fantastic, I tried the Matchs Colado and the Upper East Side and both were…read moreexecuted extremely well and were worth the money. However, the smoked fried rice I felt was overpriced for such a simple dish.

10/10 definitely recommend!! While this is a shared location…read moreit still has charm and is a must visit. The customer service was Truly great! Even though their kid was the cashier he was a pleasure! The fool was great Scallion pancake crispy with tofu 8/10 the homemade fish sauce was really good a tab bit sweet but definitely loved it. Spring rolls 10/10 as to be expected really good and fresh. The No Name 10/10 was very similar to general tso was really good. The veggie meat they use was a great choice Bean curd stir fry #68 on the menu 7/10. The meat was a little tough but the sauce was great and the vegetables were fresh and not over cooked. The had about 10 dedicated tables. We went when it wasn't too busy and it was kind of quiet. But I can imagine when it gets busy it's very loud.

Drummer musician of the USA wanted buy me fried tofu with eggplant meal tonight, so after he done…read moremeal, he went to front desk to pay his and he ordered my dish but restaurant told him they will take care of me so don't worry about ordering. Musician who served well known artist of history of American music instructed restaurant to serve me hot tea as well. After he was gone restaurant owner Vietnamese man brought me just smallest container with very little brown rice and his wife (?) brought me so little amount of colder than lukewarm bad tasting tea. I can not eat just brown rice. This is Grasshopper, mainly runs by two. And time to time part timers. Let's replace food court with great healthy restaurants options. They particularly use Kosher ingredients but combine with very non organic cheap ingredients. Stated by food expert. Owner lied to me that restaurant gives free meal for Hong Kong Supermarket workers whenever workers need food, but I confirmed Super Market Management says nothing is true. They don't even give left over food to no one. I don't know why owner has to lie to me. Also owner said I will get free meal if I bring friends and also mentioned if I promote them on FB and other platforms, all of my friends supporters get free meal, which is illegal for at least Yelp Community. These offerings never accepted from side. Buffet foods are not fresh. They started cook earlier in the week and some are just suggy and cold old. Then food sit there all day all evening until 8:30pm and owner once gave me super old cold food instead of trash it. Owner said I could take home. Since I was low on cash and had to eat old fried foods made me sick for a few days. I know I should not get free food to write review here but I think I should have report here. I take this matter very serious and I want you to consider about further actions against this restaurant. Another note from monthly Buffet, 4/18/26 is not happening as they skipped to May. Previous buffet table had crushed peanuts without signed name of what it is. I am afraid of some gets allergic reactions to peanuts without knowing what they eat. And lastly buffet table has no one is serving from restaurant side, when I saw buffet buyers without line digging food, every customer is doing own thing and restaurant doesn't supervise health concerns are very against the law in Massachusetts, probably against all law in this planet. Too bad !!

This was my second time here and it was just as good! The service, food and ambiance are all…read moreamazing! The chicken rice was my favorite dish but the toffee cake was a close close second. I'd highly recommend Merai!

We went here for late night eats the day before Marathon Monday. The food was more small bar food…read morebites but still shareable. We went with another friend and we all really enjoyed the food. The chicken and rice was a big surprise as it came out as a chicken wing with the rice stuffed into it. The baguettes were perfectly buttery and went well with mussels and red curry. We all enjoyed the spare ribs as well which were so flavorful and smokey. The calamari was crispy with a creamy dipping sauce. As an aside the bathroom was a total trip and way different vibe from the restaurant. Very clean but we all came out and we were like whoa! Totally worthwhile to check out, very enjoyable to chill and have some late night bites!