Another day, another menu item to try!…read more Today we tried: -Mi Kho Dac Biet: delicious! Yellow noodle tossed with their sauces and a side soup. Toppings were very generous and consisted of fish cake, sliced pork, shrimp, pork liver, fried shallot, veggies and bean sprouts on the bottom. -Pho Dac Biet with Short rib: pho broth is very full and like how my mom makes at home! The short rib falls off the bone and is so tasty. Amazing portion size as well. -Che Thai: I love all of their desserts. Che Thai had coconut jelly, pandan jelly, longan, jackfruit, toddy palm seed, red rubies, etc. topping galore!! Service is super fast and workers are very friendly. Can't wait to come back and try different items off their menu!!

Really delicious food and friendly atmosphere! Had an amazing dinner and the drinks are so good…read more Everyone working was super kind and friendly and took great care of us. Hope to be back soon to try more of the menu!

If you're on the hunt for a restaurant with an authentic and delicious Vietnamese experience, look…read moreno further! Pho 89 has a ton of great dishes to choose from, some more and less exotic than others, and the food is always of good quality. The staff here is super friendly, service is quick, and everything is always tasteful. I've had various versions of their pho, as well as their Goi Cuon Tom Thit (fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp) and both of them were incredible. The large bowl of pho is more than enough to feed one, and it comes in tasty bone broth, with noodles, and a large side plate of bean sprouts, lime, basil, and chili oil on the side. The fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp were even better I'd say. Their favor was incredible, and the peanut sauce they're served with is one of the best peanut sauces I've had in years. This place is an easy 5 stars, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Been here a few times over the years and have had the chance to try multiple dishes that I'd…read moretypically get when going to any Viet restaurant. I tried the broken rice with pork chop, pork skin, and pork egg cake, lemongrass chicken, pho with eye round and brisket, bun bo hue, and both of their spring roll offerings. Every dish came out quick and in large quality portions. The broth in both noodle soups were very good and the bun bo hue wasn't too spicy and was full of lemongrass flavor. The pork chop was a bit tougher than I'm used to and I did not like the pork skin, but the lemongrass chicken was juicy and tender. Just keep in mind that it takes 15-20 minutes to prepare the chicken dish. The service is quick and friendly and they have a button you can press in order to get the waiter's attention even though they're always walking around anyway. Overall a solid spot for Viet food in an area loaded with good Viet places. I'm going to have to give the pork chop another try because it's typically one of my favorites.

I knew this was a local favorite when I saw a line of patient customers waiting to be seated. Don't…read morelet all the purple/teal signage deter you from entering. We got the pho dac biet (beef broth and noodles with eye round, brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe), bun bo hue (spicy, hearty noodle soup with noodles in fragrant lemongrass beef and pork) and com ga nuong (grilled chicken with rice, cucumber, carrots, radish). All dishes were sooo flavorful and the portions were quite generous. It is worth the drive out here for delicious Vietnamese food. Staff were efficient with ordering and cooking so tables were turned around and the line went quickly. Highly recommend a visit.

I'm a sucker for good pho, and I'm so glad I found this hidden gem!!! The service was great, very…read moreattentive and informative! The overall vibe of the restaurant was very welcoming and quaint. For dinner I got the hot tea and veggie pho and it hit the spot! Will be back!!!

Haven't been here in so long since I am from CT. Their Avocado shake with boba is so delicious!…read more It's hard to find a spot when you order a smoothie or boba tea that the pearls stay soft. I hate how some get hard and not enjoyable. Even after 30 minutes the boba was still soft. I give that a 10/10 and the service is good. I also grab some cold cut banh mi. I enjoy their banh mi here rather than dorchester in my opinion. Will be back when I'm in town next time.

Delicious! Our whole family loved it. Everything was super fresh and made upon ordering. Sandwiches…read moreand Pho soup delicious. Kids loved the banana coconut smoothie. Take out only so plan accordingly!

Had a great experience at Monkey Lounge in Randolph and honestly was surprised by how unique the…read moreatmosphere was. The inside has a really fun upscale lounge vibe with colorful lighting, floral decor, hanging lanterns, and a huge centerpiece tree that makes the whole space feel almost like you are dining in a tropical garden. It feels trendy and lively without being overly loud, which made it a great spot for both dinner and drinks. For drinks, I ordered the mai tai and one of their mocktails. Both were well presented and came in beautiful glasses. The mai tai was refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet like many places make them. The mocktail was also excellent and felt thoughtfully made rather than just tasting like juice. For food, the short ribs pho was fantastic. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the portion was generous with tender pieces of meat. Definitely one of the better pho presentations I have had in the area. I also ordered the sizzling steak pate with baguette, which came out hot and smelled amazing. The steak was tender and savory, the egg added richness, and pairing everything with the fresh baguette made for a really satisfying dish. Overall Monkey Lounge delivers on both ambiance and food quality. It feels like a hidden gem if you want somewhere with strong date night energy, aesthetic decor, and Vietnamese fusion dishes that actually taste as good as they look. Would absolutely come back again.

Came for an important annual dinner with old friends. The food was hit and miss, the decor and…read moreatmosphere was great, the service, however, was quite disappointing. 20 minutes after the first entrees were delivered we had to ask about the rest. He apologized and said it would be out shortly. 10 minutes after that and everyone was done with dinner and it still hadn't come out. We told him to cancel the remaining entrees as dinner was over, he said it would be out soon. We said no thank you, please take it off. He brought it out anyway. We took it reluctantly. It was not very good, but we had a bite or two. I was shocked that he then proceeded to drop the entire bill without any migration or even a gesture. In my experience in a similar circumstance if you're the server you do something to try to make it right. I dunno maybe take off a soda or bring out a free slice of cake if not take something off the bill. Just felt pretty amateur. All we got was some vague excuse about the kitchen being renovated. That's something you should tell a large party when they're ordering. Anyway we've been doing this dinner at different restaurants across the country for years and this night was unfortunately the first time we've had a bad time like we did here that night.

They stick to their menu, with no alternatives, but I thirst for their list... go enjoy!read more

Ordered for takeout, and so may be better in person. Banh MI bread was desirably flaky and crunchy…read more A good portion size for lunch. Flavor was solid but there was no "oh wow, this is amazing" moment. We did also get the coffee with Ube cold foam. That was surprisingly good as I feel most cold foams fall flat for me but this was very good. Service was good for pickup/ takeout.

Great pho broth flavor and good portion size. The owner also provided excellent service.read more

I'm a pretty tough critic when it comes to pho, but this place was legit! My friend and I started…read moreoff with the Handcrafted Spring Rolls, which hit the spot. I'm pretty much a fan of anything with peanut sauce. We both got pho for our main dishes, which were delicious. I had the Round steak & beef meatballs PHO, which was awesome, with the two types of meat. My friend enjoyed her Vegetables and Tofu Pho. The restaurant was pretty nice for a casual restaurant. What I remember most was the waiter was super chatty, possibly more so than any other restaurant I've been to in the Boston area!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I have traveled to Vietnam several times and…read moreeaten at some of the highest rated Vietnamese restaurants, this one truly rises above in every category. Cleanliness - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Portions are amazing and prices are so reasonable. The manager? Owner? Guy that literally knows everyone by name? Treats every guest like they truly are the only person there? He's incredible. Suggested delicious dishes and remembered our orders even though it was just our third time in the restaurant. He was genuine and so hospitable. Staff checked in on us several times even with a packed restaurant. Food is delicious, I feel like you cannot go wrong with anything you order. I am a born again vegan, my husband is a pescatarian, my son is a picky eater - yet they get it right every time. This place is a hidden gem and you will not be disappointed!

Well, my takeout dinner is excellent, but here's the problem:…read moreWhen I tried the mint from my brother's pancake, it tasted peppery. So next time, I wanna order some different, but not the pancake.

This is my last meal here. I loved the food, especially the hand shredded chicken!…read more Service will be gone. The ambience was normal.

I went in for lunch and it was half filled; the food was delicious…read more I'd only been once before and was impressed last time when I went on my birthday. Food was tasty and comforting. I'd love to return again. Their ginger lobster was really good last time and this time I got the fried squid rice plate.

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!

This place clearly has a lot of Vietnamese clientele, which means you know it's going to be good…read more The service and ambiance were great. We were surrounded by a lot of Vietnamese people who were all having a good time. We had the bun bo hue and the bun mam dac biet. The portion size for the price was astounding. I couldn't finish my soup and had to take it home. The broths for both dishes were amazing! If you love spicy beefy soups, go for the bun bo hue. If you like fermented seafood broths with a lot of seafood, go for the bun mam dac biet. The quantity of seafood in the latter was astounding. If you love blood cakes, you will get a ton of those in the bun bo hue. All in all, I loved going to this place and would visit again. You should give this place a visit.