I tried their iced vanilla latte and really liked it! The vanilla syrup was sooo good! I also got…read morethe banana pecan muffin and that was really good too! I waited a little while for my drink but it wasn't too bad. There were a lot of students working on their laptops so it was kind of hard to get a table inside, but they have outdoor seating and it was much easier to find a spot out there. I'll definitely be back!!

One of the spots that people kept recommending for good coffee & Bahn mi. overall takeaways: good…read morematcha color & flavor, drinks were not too sweet (which is an Asian compliment!), quaint spot. Would rate 5/5 on drinks, 4/5 on food. We got the customer favorite: iced pandan matcha (with oat milk for preference) -- overall: good matcha color & flavor, pandan was not too sweet, ice ratio was good. My bf really enjoyed this one! I also got the Iced Saigonese -- strong viet coffee, still yummy with the sweetness & the foam on top enhanced the creaminess of the drink. We ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi + egg, I would recommend adding the egg for sure! The egg was creamy & runny, giving it extra flavor. However, Bahn mi itself was not particularly special. We actually ordered the egg after tasting the Bahn mi & it was a little dry. Nice location, seating inside & outside but construction was happening outside, so it wasn't as enjoyable. We had went around 1PM on a Wednesday & the seats were filled. Saw some people with computers, with no problem.

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!!

Love this spot! Food was incredible and worth the wait…read more Rotin Curry Dip- I could drink the dipping sauce it was that good. Edamame- too salty. Need to tone down the salt but still good Panang Curry- incredible and if I lived here it would be my go to dish.

I stopped in for a later dinner. Nice atmosphere, de of and owner appeared to be the one bringing…read moredishes to each table . I ordered the sugar cane appetizer as sounded different. I also ordered lemon crisp chicken . I enjoyed the appetizer and nice breaded coating and dip sauce. The lemon fried chicken was very good with the crispy skin and quality piece of chicken and abundant size dish. The Lemon sauce was very good but a bit sweet to me . The brown rice was fresh and moist but I wanted more flavors or spice. The menu looked great with lunch specials. The create your own stir fry options allows you to prick only the Vegatables you want from the list and the protein. Solid amount of visitors who looked regulars coming in. I am definitely revisiting as nice environment, clean fresh prepared food and cordial staff and dedicated owner.

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.

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.

Loved the Thai tea and yellow curry with shrimp! It's a sweet coconut curry and just spicy enough…read morefor me! The service was good and fast and the food came out piping hot. The music they were playing also had great energy and I loved it.

Ate here Friday night, just beating the rush. Nice table with an open window to the street. Great…read morefood we shared included the Bahn Mi, Shrimp Bao, garlic steak tips and Vietnamese egg rolls. Our server was super! Would definitely be back when in the area!

Came to Esmai's for an early dinner with my boyfriend and sat on the outdoor rooftop (we made a…read morereservation). The Highlights: Blush Hour cocktail & Shrimp baos: Easily a 10/10! Absolute must-trys. Calamari: Pretty good, but the sauce really made the dish. The Misses: The Pasta (2/10): Neither of us enjoyed this. The sauce was very watery and lacked flavor--it seemed like it relied on meat juices for flavor, but it just didn't work. Smash Burger: Just an average burger. Hard to mess up, but nothing to write home about. Vibe & Service: The rooftop ambience was nice with staff playing music on a speaker. Wait-staff were very attentive! A huge plus was the owner coming out to check on tables and joke around with guests! Note on space: Upstairs indoor seating seems okay for private events (there was a bridal shower happening while we were there), and downstairs has a classic sit-down/bar feel. Verdict: Total came out to $171 (including tip) for 4 drinks, calamari, baos, pasta, and a burger. If we return, we'd definitely stick to drinks, shrimp baos, and hanging out downstairs!

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 !!

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.

Wowza! This crazy, fun restaurant knocked my socks off. I thought it couldn't get any better than…read moreMahaniyom, but Merai takes both the food and the dining experience to another level. We loved the music, lively atmosphere, and fantastic service as much as the killer food. The menu features an entire page of imaginative cocktails, each artfully prepared and presented. The Strawberry Cheesecake is one of Merai's signatures, and it actually looks like a slice of strawberry cheesecake. We started with the beautifully presented Golden beet salad, which was bursting with flavor from the Thai chili jam dressing, followed by the Grilled Caulilini. Similar to broccolini but from the cauliflower family, it was grilled and served with tomato-tomatillo relish, fish sauce, and finely grated Parmesan. We took the bartender's advice and ordered the signature Hot Dog, made with spicy krapow sausage and served in a toasted bun with salted egg yolk mayo and caramelized basil. I rarely eat meat, but I had to make an exception to try it, and it did not disappoint. I'm not usually a fan of fried food or rice, but I was persuaded to try the Chicken Rice, and all I can say is WOW! Chicken legs are stuffed with garlic rice and fried with caramelized fish sauce, creating a sweet, sticky, and utterly delicious crispy exterior. The chicken must be eaten by hand, and it was truly finger-licking good. I can't recommend Merai highly enough and will definitely be back. It's a small space with both bar and table seating, so your best bet is to reserve ahead.

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!

Inchu offers a casual fast-casual bowl concept with a mix of Asian-inspired dishes, featuring…read moreoptions like bibimbap, donburi, and other fusion-style bowls. We walked into a clean, modern space with a straightforward ordering setup that makes it a convenient spot for a quick meal. The interior is functional and uncluttered, designed around efficiency rather than lingering, and the presentation of the bowls is appealing, with each dish arriving neatly composed. We tried one of the bowls and found the ingredients themselves to be fresh and well prepared, but the seasoning leaned a bit on the salty side, which made some of the components feel less balanced than expected. The portion was decent, though for the price, it felt slightly overpriced compared to what you get. The flavors were enjoyable but did not stand out as much as we had hoped, and the overall dish felt more like a solid, dependable option rather than something memorable. The proteins were cooked well, and the vegetables added a nice crunch, but the sauce distribution could have been more even to avoid pockets of intense saltiness. Service was quick and the setup works well for a grab-and-go meal, with the staff moving efficiently through the line and the order coming together without much delay. It is a convenient option if you are already in the area and looking for something fast, but the value and seasoning could use some improvement. The space stays comfortable even during busy periods, and the overall experience is smooth and straightforward, though it leans more toward practicality than culinary excitement.

There buzzer doesn't work so the food is cold. Taste was not great. Their customer service was also…read morequite bad as well