This is some of the best pho I've tried and I'd like to consider myself a pho connoisseur. This place is located near H-mart and I'm so glad to have eaten here. Once seated I also noticed a lot of people order take-out here, maybe because there isn't a lot of seating or maybe they'd rather eat it at home. All I know is pho is best eaten fresh at the restaurant and not delivery but that's my opinion. So after looking at the menu we decided to order the Banh Mi (with pork belly), Short rib pho and the beef shank pho. Lets get down to the review Banh Mi (with pork belly)- The pork was nice and crispy and help all of its flavor. The bread was freshly baked which I loved and the best part was it wasn't soggy like if you ordered take-out. This is a most order item because they are known for their pork belly. Short Rib pho- The broth was nice and light and wasn't overly oily like some broths I've had. Have fresh and light which I really like. The meat was cooked to perfection and fell off the bone. Very very good pho, I didn't even have to add anything because it was so good. Beef shank- They have a lot of beef but who's complaining right? If you're a meat eater be sure to give the beef shank pho a try. The broth was just like the short rib where it wasn't overly oily and made very very well. There was no complaints at all for this pho restaurant. All in all, this is a must eat at pho spot if you like pho. Trust me! read more

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The best bahn mi and the food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and give you some suggestions

I am a fan of Pho and let me tell you moving back to Boston in May, I have yet to find dishes that are authentic, with fresh ingredients like Viet Citron. A friend of mine recommended the place and noticed it was very close to my house -- I have gone in to order sit down, as well as ordering via DoorDash, and everytime it is delivered to my house, the packaging is well done, it comes piping hot still (after a 20 minute drive) and the customer service is great. Cannot recommend enough for the flavor, taste and consistency. read more

When my great uncle suggested Viet Citron for lunch, I was excited. Viet Citron is a fast casual Vietnamese spot that is very popular. When we got there at 1 on weekday, it was full, but starting to empty out. The staff was very kind to our large, unwieldy group, which was much appreciated. You can order with them or via ordering screen. I ordered the brisket pho, which was absolutely delicious. We also got the Chinese breadstick, cha gio, and grilled eggplant. I thought the grilled eggplant could be more flavorful, but it was perfectly grilled and tender. Cha gio was excellent. And who doesn't order the breadstick with pho? I'd absolutely return (without the drama of my family). read more

Viet Citron - Brisket Chin Pho / Well Done - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed Viet Citron for what it was a can definitely recommend the eggrolls and chicken bahn mi. I also had the pho ga which was fine. If you're expecting a traditional bowl of pho, you won't get that. Instead you'll have a good bowl of chicken, noodles, and broth. It's nice to have a fast casual Viet spot but the thing that really got me were the prices. $15 for a Bahn mi is crazy, local Bahn Mi shops near me jumped from around $5 to $6 for a sandwich so I have no idea where $15 come. Overall, I spent $100 on 2 bahn mis, 2 pho's, 2 drinks, and eggrolls. It was good but personally did not find it a good value. read more

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If you're into pork, their crispy pork bánh mì is amazing. Visiting the Boston area from California, and I wanted to see how their Vietnamese food stacked up. This sandwich was delicious! read more

Love the food here and only wish I could get takeout from here more often. Excellent pho, banh mi and spring rolls.

I've been meaning to try Viet Citron during a Burlington Hmart trip one of these days, and finally made it last summer. We got the rare tai round pho. The broth was intensely savory and unlike any pho broth I've had before. You can taste the fish sauce, and it's so savory that it borders on being salty. We got an add-on of ribs for $5 so we had a lot of meat. I could've used more noodles -- the quantity was pretty lacking. Overall this was a very unique bowl of pho and I would probably get this again, though maybe with extra noodles if possible. We also got the rice noodle bowl with grilled chicken. I liked both the chicken and noodle components. The sauce on the side was very tasty -- I usually don't like these sauces because they're sweet, but this one was not. The shrimp summer roll was good and very sturdy. It had a lot more veggies than noodles. Overall I would come back -- it's a solid food option for the ol' Hmart trip. It does close relatively early (7pm), so it requires some planning if you're going later in the day. The prices are pretty high compared to what I'm used to for this amount of food, but I think they have some great flavors that are definitely worth trying! read more

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Been to this restaurant a couple of times and honestly they haven't disappointed once. The food is incredibly delicious. I got their seasonable special pork meatballs bowl. It was the best $19 I've ever spent since moving to Boston. The wait can be a bit long sometimes though so order online. Would come back! read more

Viet Citron - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Taste something different? Yah you know it. Not your average run of the mill pho place. Taste the broth and you will know something is different. Just making it the way it's supposed to be made. 48 hour bone broth base, not watered down then supplemented with gobs of MSG/bullion. This stuff is the real deal and made the right way. You know how you typically fall asleep after a large bowl of pho? That's the MSG hitting you. You won't fall asleep with these. Big beefy flavors, go for the short rib pho with tendon add-on. Best pho in the state. It's not even a contest. read more

Viet Citron - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Pho & Bun were delish - lemongrass beef is a packed with flavor. On top of it all, the employees are very helpful and happy. read more

Viet Citron - Lemon grass beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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My go-to in the area for Banh Mi, so delicious! Adorable interior with plenty of space to enjoy your food onsite or to-go. Be sure to check the hours as they are a bit wonky. read more

TOP 3 VIET SPOTS IN MA. I said it and will say it again. Literally so random that there is this place in Burlington. Born and raised in Vietnam, the food here reminds me of home every time I go. The crispy pork belly with the chilli sauce is to die for. I pray that they keep the Banh Xeo on the regular menu because it was so crispy and flavorful (100% will pick this for my last meal). Chị Ngọc (the owner) is nice and she knows how to make amazing nước chấm. I always think Pho in MA is very mediocre and not worth it, except here. This time they ran out of ribs but it was so much food with the extra noodles (I felt like a balloon). Although it is pricey, I'll never hesitate to spend all my paychecks here Get yourself a limenadd too, it will hit different in the summer heat read more

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The food here is fresh, the pho broth is on point! Get the sirloin Banh Mi and add garlic sauce. It's addicting.

One of the better banh mis in the Greater Boston area undoubtedly. Bread, sauce, pickled veggies, and fresh grilled meats are everything you'd want from a contemporary banh mi. And bonus points for consistency. Super reliable banh mi that you'll never be too disappointed with. Flavor is a banging 4.5/5 but the service needs some work. Order times can take longer than expected. Expect anywhere from as soon as 10 to as long as 20 minutes for just a sandwich. read more

Food is okay. The only gripe I have at this place is they will run out of "freshly" made items like spring rolls ... BUT ... they will not make more when you order. That's a head scratcher...so if you run out of freshly made things and refuses to make more...it just means those things have been made before hand and sat around until people buy them. Spring rolls are not hard to make nir do they take a long time to make folks! There are 5 line cooks and no one can make fresh spring rolls? That's a ridiculous notion in the restaurant and service/hospitality industry and unheard of in a Vietnamese restaurant anywhere unless you ran out of ingredients! This is pure laziness! read more

I stopped by for lunch and ordered the Sirloin Banh Hoi with a Thai Ice Tea, a great combo! The beef smelled unreal, so much depth and flavor. The noodles were well prepared and the entire dish had great balance. It was on the pricier side but I wouldn't hesitate to get it again. The service was super as wel! read more

Viet Citron - Sirloin Banh Hoi Bowl Specialty - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Viet Citron is sooo good and never disappoints. Been here a couple times already and each time the food quality is always amazing. The lemongrass sirloin is full of flavor and goes perfectly with the fish sauce and rolled rice noodles. They also make a really great Limeade with a lil bit of mint- the perfect summer drink. Only downside is that they charge you $5 separately just for your protein; I wish it was already included in the total meal price. Even though this place can get a little pricey, it's worth it, promise. read more

Viet Citron - Banh Hoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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For context, I am Vietnamese American born and raised in California near little Saigon. I regularly had Vietnamese food at home and nearby growing up. It has a small menu but the items are really well done. I noticed others saying it's expensive but costs in general have gone up for food. Plus I think it doesn't skimp on quality. Pho is a labor of love - so I think the price is reflected on it! Just an fyi that sometimes seating is limited so I'd think better for to go or a small group. Parking can be a little tight as it shares with other businesses. read more

Absolutely awesome! Everything is so fresh. I was so excited to visit this place based on the reviews and I was not disappointed. I was excited to see the limeade was made with fresh limes. It tasted so good. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee was strong, just how I like it. Summer rolls were packed with shrimp and fresh veggies, accompanied with a peanut dipping sauce, that was the right amount of savory and sweet. The Dac Biet Pho was full of beef and veggies. Most places give you mostly noodles to save on cost, was this Pho was packed with the good stuff! It came out piping hot with a box of sprouts and other fresh veggies to drop in. So delicious. The star for me was the Banh Mi. I picked the sirloin as my protein, and I was not disappointed. Marinated steak grilled to perfection, on a fresh baguette with crispy veggies and fish sauce. You can't go wrong. OVERALL: So good. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other options. I highly recommend this place. It's hard to find good Vietnamese places outside of Boston metro, but this place is 100% legit and everything is very fresh. I will be returning often. read more

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Ok before I go into this. I just wanna say something. This place is f***** good. My fiance is Vietnamese and never gives places 5 star. But she gave it a 5 star. Dayum. I wanted to give this place a 4.5, so I rounded up. First off, they got the flavor right man. Like forreal. I got the crispy pork and the lemongrass sirloin. If you ever had crispy pork and love it? This is your Sammy. That bad boy had just the right amount of that crispy skin, where it gave that saltiness it needed. Pork was moist. The crispy skin added that texture that really gave the sandwich some good feels. The lemongrass sirloin was my favorite. Sooooo damn flavorful. Like whoaaaaaaa. You like charred flavor? This got yo back. Smokey. Yet slightly sweet. And tender. Juices covering your palette. Like bruhhhhhhhhhh. So good. The only issue I had was that the bread needed to be a bit fluffier on the inside. And the cucumber didn't have that real crunch to add the texture value of a banh mi. Veggies were pickled perfectly. Portions we're good. And I like that they added onions. Oo and the fish sauce? Get ittttt. Replace the soy base sauce with the fish sauce. I will come back to the try the chicken. read more

Viet Citron - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Last month, I dropped by this place for a quick bite after visiting HMart. I decided to get the grilled beef sirloin banh mi and a Thai iced tea. I also got the extra order of egg rolls. I waited for almost 15 minutes for my banh mi sandwich. If I come next time, i would definitely order in advance. The banh mi was surprisingly delicious! The sandwich consisted of grilled beef, pickled daikon and carrots, grilled peppers and red onions. The egg roll was hot but a little burnt. The Thai Iced tea was good though. The only downside was the banh mi sandwich was $15.50! Definitely expensive but it doesn't hurt to splurge once in a while on a good quality banh mi. read more

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Delicious all around and yes, the broth is the best! My party ordered short-rib, veggie and I had the sirloin pho. Knocked a star off for no add-in for veg option and pricier. But fast service and good vibes all around. I'll be back. read more

This place is a gem. Best Pho I have ever had. Their broth is perfectly made. You don't have to add anything to it. My son and I really enjoyed it. We definitely will be back. read more

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Found my way to Viet Citron on a dark pouring rainy night; heading from metro west Boston back to Maine. Ordered a banh mi and a hot tea. Banh Mi was excellent, hot tea just what the weather recommended. On my food radar and in my gps for my next trip!! read more

The staff is friendly. Large portions of delicious pho. One pho was with shrimp and the other pho with beef. Will return to try other foods! read more

I honestly do not understand the reviews for this restaurant at all. The single most poorly executed / service / everything Vietnamese restaurant we have ever visited. Service was AWFUL, it took ~40 minutes for a bowl of Pho and they brought out half of the meals at our table ~20 min apart. Several tables that ordered after us received their orders and had fully finished by the time we received ours. Drink orders also took 15+ minutes. The restaurant was not full and there was no line. Unclear why it was taking so long for the pho? Pho is not good, noodles over cooked, broth is very greasy (unusual for pho which should be a clean complex broth). Went with Vietnamese family members and they were offended, didn't finish their meal - the broth tasted a bit rancid, almost like the fat had turned? None of our group finished our meals, because it was honestly tough to get through. And my lord is it expensive, a Banh Mi was $17!!!! Absurd. Offensively expensive for what it is. Don't bother with this place, go to Hmart next door. Bill was higher than a high end sit down restaurant but instead it's set up as a fast casual. Being honest feels like we got scammed by coming here, and first time I've ever seen a restaurant deliver half of the meals tot he table and have the other follow so late that the others in our group had already finished. read more

Wow. There pho ga (chicken pho) reminds me of my favorite pho ga place in Philadelphia, PA. I can tell you that this is as good as it gets for Massachusetts. If you're not into the other kinds of pho like the beef ones, then you should seek this place out. Is it expensive? Absolutely. Cost is double. Is it worth it, 100% yes. Unless I want to drive six hours or more to Philly, should I crave pho ga, this will be my go to. I refuse to eat pho ga anywhere else because all other restaurants serve cheap shredded chicken with their pho. The quality is night and day, hence the price being astronomical. I rate this place as number one for their chicken pho. The dipping sauce is a combination of kaffir lime leaves, salt, ground black pepper, thinly slice hot pepper, and lime juice. Now onto their famous roast pork and sirloin beef banh mi. Wicked expensive. Tasty, absolutely. Would I buy it often? I am a penny pincher so I will have to pass. Should you pass because of the price, no. The quality is absolutely there. The price is just the arrow to the heart. Maybe one day I will make so much money that I could care less the cost of food but for now. If your pockets are deep, this place does it right. read more

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This is the best pho I've ever had. The 48 hour beef bone broth is so delicious, that I usually save some of it to have the next day even without the noodles or other toppings. The vegetarian egg rolls are *chef's kiss*. Everything on the menu (I've had most of it, all yummy) is made of high quality ingredients and there are no short cuts taken. Seasonal specials have introduced me to awesome Vietnamese dishes that otherwise I never would have experienced. The staff here are so friendly and accommodating. Take out is a seamless experience. I feel lucky to live close by so that I can enjoy Tran's food often! read more

3.5/5 Food is good. It's the kind of viet food that you can easily finish the broth and not having to worry about tummy issue later. The broth is fresh and tasty. I ordered the short rips and my friend ordered the oxtail one. Also we ordered a spring rolls to share. Definitely loving the spring rolls here. They puts tons of fresh veggie in it to make it super crunchy, which I don't have a problem with. Having said that, this place is pretty expensive for a pho place. read more

Viet Citron - SHORT RIB PHO and Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

I absolutely love this place. Been coming here regularly... once... or twice a week. It's the best Viet food in the area. I love the short rib Pho, the Tru Viet pho, crispy pork belly is TDF, sirloin Bahn Hoi, it's always clean and the staff is great. Highly recommend! read more

Disappointing! I always drive by this place when I go to Hmart and I finally decided to pay a visit. I got this to-go and it was SO EXPENSIVE. For this proportion and quality I'd rather go to an actual restaurant. This place is more like a cafe and is so small that there is barely any space to eat. I understand that they are trying to be innovative, they are really profiting off of the people who are not familiar with Vietnamese food and wants to try something new. In Chinatown a banh mi costs around $4.50 and Chinatown is as traditional as you can get. But seriously $12 for a banh mi???? I am shocked at the overpricing, not even a foot long subway sandwich could cost this much. Please don't bring your mainland family here. They will be so angry. read more

Viet Citron - Lemongross Beef Banh Hoi Bowl Fresh Drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Efficient business. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food. We got bahn mi's for our first visit. Will 100% be back to try even more menu items! read more

I wish this restaurant could open in my neighborhood so that I could eat their food every day!!! Love the noodles!!!

Been craving for some banh mi so came here for a try. Ordered online for pickup, which was straight forward but wished there were pictures in the ordering menu. This is a small spot with very limited parking in a small parking area. For drinks, we got: -avocado mint boba shake, which in our opinion could have done without the mint. While the mint add some refreshing flavor, it kind of steals away from the typical avocado shake flavor. -Matcha boba tea and taro boba tea, which was good but wish there was an option to replace boba with herbal jelly. For banh mi, we got: -Grilled lemongrass sirloin, which was the best banh mi we had over there. This was worth the money over the other two we had. We loved the lemongrass grill flavor and pairs well with the pickled vegetables and nice bread that do not flake off. The bread had good crunchy softness to it. Collectively, it was a good sandwich with good meatiness in every bite. -Grilled garlic prawns was not worth it, in our opinion. You get the least protein to sandwich ratio and the shrimp does not taste any special. -Sirloin kimchi banh mi was also not as great as the regular grilled lemongrass sirloin. The kimchi taste overpowers the taste of the rest of the sandwich, which should have been expected. We also got a green papaya salad with the house beef spleen jerky (Saigonese). You can switch out the jerky for other toppings but we wanted to try out the house jerky that it originally comes with. In our opinion, the jerky wasn't great tasting, which was to be expected for typical organ meats but some people may like that liver-like taste. The papaya salad itself was decent and has a good kick to it with the chili pepper. One thing I must say from reading other reviews here is the price is high for what you appear to get and it is easy to compare to other places. But the owner also justified the price saying they source fresh and chemical-free ingredients and I believe her. I personally shop for organic, fresh groceries and I know it comes with a high price. However, there is a 4% "kitchen fee", which is first I have heard of such fee and only learned about it after I paid. But having tried some of the foods, I think the best for the money here is the grilled lemongrass sirloin banh mi. Overall, I think the food is good if you pick the right toppings. If we were to come back, we would stick to the simple lemongrass sirloin banh mi. read more

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Please please make the bahn mi how you did two years ago. How you make it now it's not worth the price. It just looks like you just rushed making them now... read more

Viet Citron - How they make it now - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

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I'm originally from Vietnam. Like other Vietnamese people, Pho is one of my favorite dishes. I have tried Pho in so many restaurants in Boston area, but none of them satisfied me. Last week, my co-worker told me about "Viet Citron" as a "must try" place to taste Pho (he has been going to this restaurant in 2 years). Today, I drove nearly 20 miles from Andover, and the small restaurant was very busy when I arrived. However, the atmosphere was very relaxed, the servers were very friendly and quick. It took around 15 mins before the staff brought Pho "Dac Biet" to me (it's acceptable as they were very busy at that time). Trying my Pho, I though that I was back in my home country, surrounded by my family members and together enjoyed. They did very good job, the broth, the rice noodle, the meat, and the herb all created the perfect taste. I was not surprised when I knew that a Vietnamese family ran this restaurant because the taste was so similar and they also imported special spices from Viet Nam. I also order spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee "Nau Da" but they were just acceptable - nothing special to compare with other restaurants. In short, this is the best Pho in Boston area which I have tried so far. read more

Viet Citron - Pho Dac Biet Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Although parking can be a challenge it is a great spot. Excellent and consistent as the quality is on point (as Guy would say) LOL read more

Viet Citron - Grilled chicken pho- I like the chicken on side! - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Came here for the first time for lunch on a weekend with a friend. Ordered their Banh Hoi Bowl with tofu and their summer rolls appetizer. Total came to around $25. What's Hot - Quality. Pretty good. My noodle bowl was pretty delish. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. There were also freshly chopped veggies and some pickled veggies with the noodles, which added a nice flavor, freshness and crispness to the food. Their summer rolls are also pretty good, as well. Soft, chewy, and fresh. - Portions. Pretty good size portions to get myself and my friend full. They're not huge, so don't expect to have leftovers, but it's enough to get you full. - Price. Good value for money, given the quality, freshness, and portions of the food. - Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic, all their staff wore masks. There's also a clear plastic divider between the cashier and customer. It's always reassuring to see public places take extra precautions. - Food containers. Our dishes were served in cardboard food containers, which was nice, because it appears more environmentally friendly. From what I noticed, all their food, with the exception of their pho, are served in takeaway containers, which can be helpful. What's Not - Menu variety. Barely any vegan and vegetable options. I'm originally from California, where Vietnamese restaurants always have vegetarian and vegan options. I was shocked that there wasn't a vegetarian pho option with just tofu and veggies. No seafood pho, as well. What's up with that? This place has very limited options, which sucks. For example, my friend ordered the Banh Hoi Bowl, as well, which came with fish sauce. My friend is vegan, which meant there was no other sauce option for her noodles so she had to eat her noodles plain. Not good. - Seating. This place is mostly self-serve and self-seating, which isn't terrible. However, seating is already limited and it's not easy to find, which isn't helpful, especially during busy times. To be fair, my friend and I came at 12:30pm on a Sunday afternoon, so it was probably busier than usual. My friend and I had to cross our fingers that another table would finish in time for us to grab their table to have our lunch. Thankfully, a table did become available, but the situation isn't user-friendly. - Service. Because this place is mostly self-serve, it also means that it may be difficult to get what you need. For example, because my friend and I sat down at the first table that became available to us, the table wasn't wiped down. During the time my friend and I were there, I probably saw one staff wipe down a table. Other than that, I didn't see any of the tables wiped down in between customers. To be fair, it may be different when they're not busy. But be aware they may not be the most clean. Additionally, none of their tables have napkin holders, utensils, sauce, or anything ready on the tables. During busy times, it would be helpful to have these items already on the tables, so that there's less back and forth, wondering, asking where something is, and waiting. Final Answer Would be willing to come here again, but not a first choice. read more

Viet Citron - Banh Hoi Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts

Ordered here around Vietnamese New Year. Had the Sirloin kimchi banh mi (Banh Mi stuffed w/ grilled sirloin, cabbage kimchi, cucumbers, jalapenos, house aioli, cilantro, and chili fish sauce); a lemongrass sirloin banh mi; taro milk tea; and Vietnamese iced coffee. The flavors are extremely authentic and I loved the smokiness from the grilled meats. While the sandwiches didn't have pate in them, the chili fish sauce was most welcome. You can order in advance and there is a parking lot, so you can run in without being on the main street in Burlington. Haven't tried the pho or banh Hoi, which would be next in my list of items to try! read more

Viet Citron - Vietnamese Near Me - Burlington, Massachusetts