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.

Oh my goodness me heavily Pho…read more New Saigon is a must-visit if you love authentic Vietnamese food. Love local small places like this where it simply oozes authenticity. Nothing fancy, and yet everything is nothing short of outstanding. You just can't go wrong with that. The food is insanely fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The pho is rich and aromatic with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meats, and the portions are generous. Exactly what you want when you have that undeniable craving for Pho. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it an incredible value. Whether you're a local or just passing through East Boston, New Saigon is the kind of place you'll want to come back to again and again. Highly recommended!

Solid family-run establishment! The Tiger Tear with Spicy Sauce was delicious: there was a great…read moremix of flavors from the fish sauce, lime juice, and the lemongrass. The beef was nicely charred and quite tender. It seemed very similar to Thai beef salad (yum nua). They let you choose the spice level. I got it with a side of rice. The major drawback was the price--$25 and I left somewhat hungry still...

Before today I had never had Cambodian food. I asked the server for recommendation and this was one…read moreof them. It was perfect for me because I I'm trying to trim down a bit. And this has no rice with it. It was just meat and vegetables. It was delicious, and I added some of the hot chili oil to it. It was very fresh tasting, and the green peppers, which sometimes can be overwhelming, were better than I expected. The service was very friendly and she always kept me filled with water and making sure I didn't need anything. It's a very simple place, but I would love to come back and try something else.

Best Pho I have had in Mass North Shore. Quick and easy service with a calm and relaxed environment.read more

7.00 "Shrimp toast" what a ripoff. Don't bother with this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where is the pride…read morein what you serve? And go to Harvard Sq where they give you a loaf of bread with shrimp paste and toast it.

Super convenient location inside the 99 supermarket in Malden. Huge parking lot and if you need…read moreasian groceries, this is the place that will have it all! Staff are friendly here and despite a small storefront, there is so much to choose from! Not only are you getting banh mi sandwiches, they also have rice rolls, rice plates and baked goods! There are other things too. Banh mi - We like the special cold cut combo, and they were $7.50 each. These were excellent! Bread was perfectly crisp and filling was good proportions. Flavor was good and it satisfies! Egg rolls - $1.25 each. They are small but pack great crisp and the filling is tasty. Get 4 or 5. Rice roll plate - Not sure of the price but appears to be good portions and comes with one egg roll and it has some cold cut style meats. Includes fish sauce and you can ask for it to be spicy and they give you the spiciest (but so good) red chilies! 4 banh mi's, 5 egg rolls and the rice roll plate was $45.xx. This place is take out only but there are some tables in the middle area. This is not a place to go for a date...just for good eats.

Solid chicken pho with light, aromatic and flavorful chickeny clean broth and chunks of meat…read more Ordering was a touch confusing, you order in the middle where there is a break in between the glass cases on the counter before the register, but there isn't a sign or numbering system. Service was very fast. My partner had a BBQ pork banh mi and that was very fresh and tasty. Lots of food court seating with many tables that could have used a bit of a wipe, but we still enjoyed our meal. Would return when I want some fast and fresh Viet food!

Great thai food if you are in the area. It is a small restaurant with 5 small tables that can be…read morecombined for larger groups. We came here for an early dinner since we have a toddler. They do have a highchair for kids. Service was good and food came out fresh and quick. FYI no bathroom here. We were the only diners, but there were a lot of take out orders. We ordered pad see ew, Prik Khing Beef and Pla Rad Prik which were all solid dishes. All had great flavor. We would definitely come back or order take out!

I was in Melrose meeting a friend. I had a craving for something good and came across The Bangkok…read morerestaurant. This place didn't disappoint. As I walked in, it gave me Thailand vibes (being that I just came back from there a few months ago) the smells automatically triggered a good nerve. It's small but thankfully I was doing takeout and the restaurant wasn't packed. But those phones were going off (that was a good sign). The lovely lady at the from was very helpful. I asked if the food was authentic Thai food and she assured me it was. I ordered, Grapao Sub (pork my favorite dish! ) Shrimp donut, and Tom Yum Fried Rice (new item). All well worth it and very flavorful! I wanted mango sticky rice but they said they were all out. Even though the had a ton of mangos at the counter for sale or decorations, IDK... kind of disappointed with that but overall, great service, delicious food! Definitely will go there again. Khop Khun for my Thai people

I decided to stop by for lunch while I was in the area upon the recommendation of friends who grew…read moreup in the area. I was definitely not disappointed! The inside of the shop is clean and the staff was friendly and helpful when we were deciding on our orders. The shop is small with only a handful of tables and booths, but thankfully we were able to snag one without having to wait. I decided to get the S6 banh mi and a Thai tea. You have the option to order each of the banh mi spicy (adds peppers) or not spicy - I opted for the spicy version. The banh mi was PHENOMENAL - definitely up there with the best I've had in MA. The bread was the perfect texture with a crunch but not too hard and the filling was exactly as I would want my banh mi to taste. I wish I lived closer to Cafe Bayon so I could order from here regularly!

Food is fresh & very flavorful…read more Service is friendly & ambience is inviting & super clean.

Came here on a saturday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait roughly…read more20-25 minutes. Service was friendly and helpful, we got everything we needed and within a reasonable time. For appetizers we ordered the banh khot which were tasty and crispy, the shrimp tasted fresh. For entrees the table shared the signature fine vermicelli platter. The menu stated that the proteins are the chef's choice and the server mentioned that portions were enough for 3-4 people. The meat included in the platter were all deliciously flavored and cooked nicely. It came with fresh lettuce and herbs to pair with the meat. Our table also ordered a clay pot catfish which was caramelized in a tasty sauce that paired perfectly with the plain white rice. Overall, this is a good place for a meal with family or friends. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant interior is clean and nicely decorated.

Three stars purely for the food, 1 star for the atmosphere, -2 stars for the service. An Nam in…read moreAssembly Square serves up very traditional Vietnamese fare, but the "elevated" fine-dining spin they try to put on the experience feels overbearing, overpriced, and completely misses the mark. Vietnamese cuisine is traditionally rooted in affordability, sharing an abundance of food, and enjoying good laughs with great company. By trying to force the concept into a high-end parallel, it just ends up feeling mediocre and hollow. The value simply isn't there--a single appetizer, one main entree, and three refreshments came out to a whopping $105. To make matters worse, the service was incredibly judgmental. Because our party of three only ordered that amount, the staff pretty much ignored us for the rest of the night after taking the order. The awkwardness started the absolute second we sat down. Before we could even settle into our chairs or get handed a menu, the waiter demanded to know what we wanted to drink. When we asked to see a menu first, he looked completely confused as to why we'd need one. After another staff member finally took our order, we sat there waiting for what felt like an eternity. When the food eventually arrived, they gave us sharing plates and chopsticks. We asked for a spoon to properly eat the claypot rice, and the waiter gave us another judging look. As Asians, we obviously know how to use chopsticks, but you objectively need a spoon to scoop the claypot SAUCE out of the pot! While the food itself is decent, the cramped atmosphere, poor hospitality, and inflated price tag mean I won't be rushing back. I might grab take out for the dumpling platter and cat fish rice pot but definitely not sitting in again.

Me and my friends came here to visit Revere and we were all hungry. Then we found Billy C. Well I…read moresearched it and we loved it. The service was great and the food, we weren't expecting such large portions but gosh we were happy! Everything was finger licking good and my friend who got the lobster was in heaven. I ordered sake that was so nice my friends said my cheeks were pink and we left full and happy. We will be visiting here again in the near future with a larger group next time!

The sushi was phenomenal, the Chinese food option was decent. The ambiance was ok very busy but the…read moreservice was swift