Its a mom's and pop's shop. I think both servers are their children and are very nice people…read more(including the owner)! I don't think the prices on their menu are justified for the big portions they serve! Yes, they give plentiful ingredients for lower than standard menu price compared to my local area. I don't go to Dorchester often, so I am not sure if the other Vietnamese restaurants within its vicinity have similar price range. But this restaurant is definitely worth checking it out as it has a decent selection to order. I had Bun Bo Hue and my friend had #75 Crab Noodle Soup with Water Spinach. Bun Bo Hue was not spicy, was on the sweeter side, but it was flavorful! They provided me a saucer of chilly oil to adjust spicy level to my liking. #75 was good as well and like I stated it had plenty ingredients (at an affordable price)! If you are looking for modern or intimate atmosphere, this is not it! If you are okay with old school look and closer to homemade food, go for this one!

Food was so good. Staff was friendly. The mien ga xe was ok. Wouldn't order again. The banh canh…read morecua was very good. I come here just for this dish. Ambiance was nice typical viet restaurant.

Gao Kitchen has an updated menu! Same great things with added new items…read more This place continues to be 5 stars. Food is excellent. Service is incredibly friendly. Every time I go I say "I can't wait to come back". The new lemongrass beef was soooo good. So much flavor.

One of the best Authentic Vietnamese restaurant in town! The service was amazingly fast and the…read moreladies were really friendly, always check on us. Overall food taste amazing!!! Store well kept and organize 5 !!!

$14 combo for a delicious, generously portioned sandwich, fried spring roll, and drink (my choice…read morewas the Vietnamese coffee) -- AMAZING!! I ordered around 3pm in the afternoon, and it was called in record time. The lemongrass pork was juicy and flavorful in the banh mi sandwich and all the ingredients were fresh: very delicious and satisfying without being heavy! The spring roll was a lovely bonus, and the Vietnamese coffee refreshing and a perfect balance of creamy and sweet (but not too much so). Will definitely be back! I'm sure it's mobbed during the lunch hour, so before 12pm or after 2pm is recommended.

Unfortunately this place just did not cut it for me. Got the vermicelli bowl with pork and crispy…read moreroll. I loved that the crispy rolls were vegan but it was very taro (or potato?) heavy and the taro was just slightly undercooked. Pork looked and tasted old with not much flavor and no grilled taste. It was the most disappointing part of the meal. I ended up just tossing the pork out and eating the rest, which was tolerable with the fish sauce. Wish the fish had some fresh herbs - it only came with noodles, iceberg, cucumber, peanuts, and pickled carrots and daikon. Also wished the veggies were all cut the same way for a better cohesion in texture. The lettuce pieces were kinda large and the cucumbers were sliced into discs rather than strips like everything else. Fast service, but would recommend the noodles. I did see lots of other people getting the sandwiches, which is probably what I should have ordered.

Love going to Ba Le in Dorchester, for a quick bite! They…read moredon't have dine-in, just take-out. Love the variety they offer here. They're popular for their banh mi sandwiches & drinks. I enjoy getting their cold cut banh mi with extra butter and pate! I like that their baguettes are not too thick and are quite flaky. The bread to filling ratio is perfect each bite. Every time I visit, I always get a cold cut banh mi, nem, and sugarcane juice or an iced coffee. Super quick service. The line can seem daunting at times, especially in the early morning or lunch time but I promise it does move fast!

I really don't see any complaints anytime I'm here. Since my grandma to my parents to me as an…read moreadult. Ba Le is my only go to for banh mi, snacks and the occasional hot food. Two cups of fresh sugarcane and I'm good to go! Prices go up, as cost of goods go up. Still a bargain compared to other sandwiches you get for more money! Filling is always generous, you want extra butter pate? Just say so yes it cost a little more but they don't just give u a tiny bit, they smack it on your sub. The tall handsome guy at the register is always cool as hell! We also get jerky and nem with the pepper pretty frequently. Nice snack when you got class or work. I've gone out and tried so many other people's favorites because they wanted to hate on BaLe, and honest opinion lol, those other places don't even come close. They have long lines here during lunch rush or morning rush, but it moves. The bread is fresh every day. I'll just stick to my day 1. Thanks. But ayyyeee bring in more nem nuong for my custom sub haha jk.

I visited the Phin coffee house next to the Atlas hotel on Western by Harvard Business school and…read morehad a wonderful experience. I tried the avocado toast - it was phenomenal. My husband loved his salmon and cream cheese bagel. Then i decided to try to the Coconut coffee. Oh.my.gosh. It was one of the most delicious drinks I've ever tried. Creamy, whipped coconut cream and strong, rich coffee poured on top. I need a Phin coffee in Minnesota! Wonderful staff!! I'll be stopping by on every trip to Boston!

I have been wanting to try Phin Coffee House for years & finally got the chance to try their…read moredrinks. They have pho burritos that come with broth to dip, which is a super unique menu item for the area! We didn't try it when we visited but instead we tried two drinks: - matcha paradise ($7.50) - iced ube matcha latte ($7.75) $18.77 total, with tip! Out of the two drinks we ordered, I enjoyed the matcha paradise more! It has seltzer water which added some carbonation & cucumbers. It reminded us of the Vietnamese limeade drink. Tasted very refreshing BUT we couldn't taste any matcha flavor. Although it was visually green, all we could really taste was citrus. The Ube matcha latte was just okay. I liked that for the Ube itself, it didn't taste like just a syrup & there was little bits of the purple yam. The reason for why it was "just okay" is because like the other drink we ordered, we didn't really taste any matcha flavor. This one tasted like mostly milk + the Ube. I would get the matcha paradise again but wouldn't come here if my main objective was to get an actual matcha drink. The matcha taste was not strong at all & flavor was hard to detect. I'd get that drink though since it was still tasty + refreshing. The drinks are kind of pricey too! Typically, an iced matcha does go for a similar price in the area but the difference is, those places have stronger matcha taste.

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.

Lima was such an excellent server! Taught me a bunch about the food and what to order, and was…read moresuper nice! Highly recommend coming here

Lima is the absolute best restaurant employee I have ever met. He was the nicest, friendliest, and…read morerecommended me (a vegetarian) the lo mein, which was nothing short of delicious. Pho Pasteur might just be the once of the best eating experiences I've had!!!

Fantastic Vietnamese without having to go to the south shore. Lots of delicious options. Service is…read morealways friendly and quick, though sometimes, it's very busy and every table is taken. They always play nice, calming instrumental music. Not the fanciest place I've ever been to, but a great option for good Vietnamese food. Their beef pho broth leans a bit more on the cinnamon side and perfumes the broth with a nice, deep flavor. Bun/noodle bowls, rice plates, fresh spring rolls - you can't go wrong. Their chao tom/shrimp paste is also tasty and a nice, light protein. Best part? This place makes durian shakes. I recognize this is not what most people are into, but for those who are, they make a good one and I love not having to go far for it.

I ordered thru DoorDash and the order was ready very quickly. The portion is generous and both BBQ…read morepork and egg roll were excellent. The only complain is there was not enough fish sauce. Awesome meal!