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    Lê Madeline

    4.0 (136 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Short rib
    Susan R.

    First timer! Been wanting to come since I read Chef Nguyen was a James Beard finalist. So, let me say that the food is awesome--a bit pricey, but so fresh and interesting! My only issue is how tightly they pack the tables--you literally couldn't share a secret with your date without flanking tables hearing you. If I'd have known, I'd have asked to sit at the bar, which would have been more intimate (so four stars, but food is the bomb). Definitely make reservations--there will be a line at 8 pm. The speakers played 80s hip hop. The place is lively to say the least. We had the duck salad, mussels (ask for an extra order of charred bread WHEN you order--needed to sop up the delicious sauce). It took 15 minutes for extra bread when I realized the two pieces weren't enough. We also tried the beef cheek fried rice, short rib (amazing) and the crawfish noodles. The rice and noodles had fish roe throughout which made for a delightful mouth feel. My date had the lychee martini. I had the lychee mocktail, which was delicious. For dessert, we shared a slice of avocado cheesecake! Odd but totally delicious with a cookie-like crust and ribbon of brown butter buttercream. Chef's kiss all around. Loved our server, but even she apologized for abandoning us for a bit. The place was slammed!

    Bánh Khọt
    Thomas T.

    Saw videos in TikTok and realized I need to go back and try the non-traditional menu. The seasonal menu is really awesome and shows the creativity of the chef. The hummus is like a deconstructed Vietnamese sandwich that packs a punch of flavor. The bread is grilled nicely and you'll definitely want more bread to use up the hummus. The crawfish noodles is a must order. Really enjoyed the perfectly cooked noodles with amazing flavor. The turmeric coconut pancakes is a normal dish you wrap with the lettuce and dip in fish sauce. The shaking beef is marinated well with loads of vegetables.

    Inside
    John H.

    The 2nd trip back for dinner did not disappoint. I put Le Madeline up as one of the top 3 restaurants in Quincy for quality, innovative Vietnamese food in a modern hip setting. We got these dishes and they were all amazing. Highly recommend: - Grilled pork summer rolls - Bahn Koht shrimp coconut pancakes - Chicken Pho - Viet Cajun Crawfish noodles The dinner vibes are great. Perfect for date night or a special night out. Also not out of place with a family meal with kids. The prices are reasonable too for the higher end food and experience. Go try it!

    Alex C.

    We had tried Le Madeline for dinner several years ago and loved it but wanted to come back for lunch to try their pho and it did not disappoint! It was snowing as a walked in and we were seated by one of the windows- pho tastes better while watching the snow and that's a fact. I got a large bowl of the Pho Dac Biet and it was loaded with all types of beef. There was a lot of thinly sliced beef, long pieces of tripe, soft pieces of tendon swimming in a delicious broth. I also ordered the Imperial Eggrolls which was stuffed with pork, shrimp, mushrooms and noodles. The eggrolls were fried golden and the filling was juicy and tasty. The service was very fast and we had our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Definitely coming back for more pho in the future!

    Phoebe L.

    I took my parents here for dinner when they were visiting and it was a 'just ok' experience, marred more by the service than the food. It was on a Sunday night so understandably they were busier. But upon sitting down, it took a considerable amount of time to get our orders taken and water provided (which I had to flag down a waiter twice). I also realized after the fact that my server had given us one less menu which is why I didn't get to order pho or any of the traditional items. That said I did like about half the dishes I ordered. The good ones - beef carpaccio was very flavorful and the coconut cake with shrimp was very aromatic. Just ok - the crawfish noodles were fine, not too memorable. The not so good ones - shaking beef was marinated well but overcooked and difficult to chew and I definitely wouldn't recommend. I can't remember if it was escargot or some other conch shell fish but that one was just bad. The texture was tough and seemed overcooked.

    Emma T.

    Saw a tiktok about this place and had to try some dishes. We are Obsessed with all the dishes we tried!!!! The hummus Banh mi and crawfish noodles were 10/10!!!! Great service and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

    Banh khot- mini coconut pancake
    Rudy M.

    Returned here for dinner around 8:30PM Friday night. The place was packed and lively!! Service was fast despite the busy time. Kudos to the staffs!!! Ordered their shaking beef/bo luc lac and sticky chicken wings. Shaking beef came with broken rice, beef was tender and juicy. Flavor profile is rich and savory. Their wings are not breaded with batter but it retained the chicken's juiciness and the sauce is savory and sweet. Definitely recommend these dishes

    Pho dac biet
    Leang L.

    Was excited to try this place base on influencers reviews. The decor of the restaurant was nice, felt more like a lounge than a pho restaurant. I already knew what I wanted. I came for pho. Decided on the dac biet as it's my go to for all pho restaurants. I use to speedy service, order my bowl and get it within 5 minutes. This one took longer felt like 15-20min. Something I'm not use to at a pho restaurant. I also tried to over a side of thinly sliced onions quickly drenched in vinegar. My waiter said ok. When the pho came it was accompanied by a sad plate of condiments and no onions like I asked. That's how I eat my pho, maybe it's a California thing. Now to the pho. It had a nice saltiness but not aromas of any spices. The broth fell flat. For a large there wasn't that much meat and the tendon were the size of dime.

    Lingroni
    Leona C.

    Le Madeline is becoming one of my favorite spots in the Quincy area. I came for dinner the first time I went but recently wanted to try their pho during lunch. It exceeded my expectations. The pho broth was so flavorful and fragrant and the meat and vegetables were fresh. They gave so many noodles too! I was surprised at how big the portions were. It was also nice that they put on the menu that it's GF for some peace of mind. Will be coming back soon!

    Cà Phê Dừa Đá - Iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee
    Caroline N.

    I've been dying to come here since they opened - love to see Vietnamese food getting elevated! We came on a weekend for lunch service - no reservation needed when we went, there were enough tables available for a walk-in. I started the meal with an iced vietnamese coconut coffee and some cha gio - the coffee was creamy but not too sweet or overbearing with the coconut flavor, and the cha gio were fresh out of the fryer-hot, the nuoc mam dipping sauce was well-balanced. We also got the Banh Khot and the Viet-Cajun crawfish noodles. The banh khot was so flavorful, again with some subtle coconut flavor, and it was so fresh and satisfying wrapping it up with the lettuce and herbs and dipping it in the nuoc cham. The noodles were also a hit - the garlicky savory flavor reminded me of some homecooked meal from the past, but elevated with the crawfish and the salmon roe. I would stick with the Le Madeline specials though - my OG Viet mom had the Bun Bo Hue and this was what she had to say about it: "No taste." She tells it like it is. The service was attentive but a bit on the slower side. I can see this place being quite the fun scene at night though, with the nice bar and the fun cocktails on the menu. Can't wait to come back for dinner!

    Melanie W.

    The service was way better than my last visit, and the prices were still on the higher side, especially for the portion, but everything we ordered was delicious. Due to the portion, we still ordered a pho at the end to satisfy our stomachs. Gỏi Vịt (Duck Salad) - The duck was good but the salad and dressing weren't my favorite and they should add more greens. Hàu Nướng Mỡ Hành (Grilled Oysters) - The Oysters were small but the sauce was good with a little spicy, but it kind of covered up the salty taste of the oysters. Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm (Chicken Wings) - Juicy, crispy, and the sauce was just right, not too sweet. Bò Né (Dodging Beef) - Tender beef, but I prefer Saigon Chicken House in Dorchester more. Bánh Khọt (Coconut Pancakes) - They were delicious without wrapping the veggies and dipped in fish sauce. Việt Cajun Crawfish Noodles - Favorful, not as oily as last time. It's too bad that the lemongrass pork chop does not come with the crawfish noodles anymore. Phở Đặc Biệt* - Nothing special but a lot of meats. Updated... 3 of us got food poisoning thinking it was the duck salad since all the food was fully cooked except the duck and oysters. But one of my friend did not eat the oyster, definitely not from that. Duck breast was between rare and medium rare. We all vomit and still have no appetite even few days later.

    Lan T.

    Portion: The portions are small for the price Taste: we liked 2 out of the 4 dishes we ordered! The duck salad was good! The banh khot was also good. The crawfish noodle has too little crawfish!! 98% of it was noodle. The popcorn shrimp was a joke lol! Service: it looked like the owner/chef put in a lot of effort and care in the food they serve Ambiance: This place has a bar, a newer concept in Vietnamese restaurant to attract a different group of clients.

    Việt Cajun Crawfish Noodles
    Adina B.

    This is the third time we've been here. The vibe is casual, comfy and the staff are always friendly. The food is outstanding. I dream about the crawfish noodles, creamy with an amazing umami flavor and the egg on top... yum! The French onion dip w/caviar was so good, in the end when we ran out of crips we were just eating it with a fork. The shrimp and grits were delish, and the turmeric coconut pancakes are always a favorite. The cheesecake was stellar - three of us fighting over the last bite and the the chocolate lava cake was everything you want in a lava cake but the dollop of kumquat mango chutney really leveled it up giving it a nice tangy balance. I love coming back to try new things - and of course for the crawfish noodles!

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    Food seems to be catered towards those with an American palette. Their pho did not pass my test as an Asian and I've had pho many times.

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    Authentic Viet cuisine with an Americanized flare. BBH was pretty good, as were the other dishes!

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    4.4
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    We visited on a Saturday afternoon with a party of six, and the restaurant was pretty busy. We…read morewaited about five minutes to be seated. The gentleman who helped us was welcoming, offered us tea, and got our table ready right away. It seemed like they were a bit short-staffed, as service started off slow. We ordered the shrimp fresh rolls, which were very fresh and tasty. The fried rolls were also delicious--the pork was moist and flavorful. The eye round pho had a flavorful broth, but the chicken pho was bland and almost sweet. Someone else at the table tried it and mentioned it tasted slightly like seafood. Both rice plates we ordered had very flavorful meat. The last dish we tried (not pictured) was the vermicelli combo bowl with a fried roll, chopped pork, and grilled shrimp, which was really tasty. For drinks, we ordered the brown sugar boba. It wasn't very sweet, and while that may appeal to some, I personally wished it were sweeter. The boba pearls were a mix of hard and chewy, which took away from the drink. The gentleman who assisted us was very attentive and even suggested how to dip the meat in different sauces to make it more flavorful. He was really attentive and kind. Overall, I'd rate our experience a 3 out of 5. It was decent, but I'm not sure I'd be in a rush to return.

    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!

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    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.

    The food here continues to improve by leaps and bounds. Their summer rolls are wonderfully fresh,…read moreand if you ask, they will serve with fish sauce and chopped peanuts (essentially Cambodian-style, where summer rolls are called nime chau). The pho is superb and comes in 3 different sizes. Also, their shrimp salad is spot on, with lots of shrimp and lots of crunch. The wait staff are super friendly, and always welcoming. I also think their ban cheu (stuffed crepe loaded with goodies, and served with lettuce leaves and fish sauce) is the best in the area, and highly recommended. The same goes for their rice bowls with grilled pork and shrimp paste. I am very to upgrade my mixed review from many years ago, to a very solid 5/5!

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