1. BonChon Chicken
8.4
123 Brighton Ave (btwn Harvard & Linden), Allston, MA
Fried Chicken Joint · 98 tips and reviews
Boston.com: The real draw here is the impossibly delicious, extremely addictive Korean-style fried chicken, with skin as crisp as rice paper. Read more.
Reinny C: Amazing crispy wings, like rice paper crisp! And music, oh yeah baby :) try spicy wings if you dare, make sure ask for extra napkins, for your tears..
BU Today: This global Korean chain has an extensive menu and tasty sushi but the real draw is the fried chicken. Juicy on the inside with a crunchy shell hand-brushed in signature sauces, this dish is superb. Read more.
Thuan Hien: Get the Ca Nuong(fried Catfish). A whole catfish baked then deep fried. Tear pieces off & wrap it with various veggies, vermicelli & rice paper. It's a Plate you should share amongst 2-3 other people.
jake furst: phantastic pho. get the whole catfish with all the fixins for the table to share and then a round of small pho's (which are still pretty big). totally authentically vietnamese.
David Zhou: bun rieu, 7 course beef, and basically everything
3. Pho Le
8.6
1356 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 26 tips and reviews
Boston.com: Dorchester’s Pho Le is filled with Vietnamese families, often three generations deep, dining on make-your-own fresh rolls and stunning bowls of pho. Read more.
A: Great Vietnamese place. Perfect food & service. Try noodles w/ seafood, delicious and filling. Oh and don't forget the avocado smoothie ;-)
Tammy: Very friendly staff, nice setting, delicious and very well-plated dishes. Lots of food for cheap! I highly recommend if you are looking for Vietnamese food.
4. Thaitation
8.5
129 Jersey St (btw Queensberry Street & Park Drive), Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 28 tips and reviews
Crick Waters: Super fresh! Best summer rolls I’ve had in decades. Tom yum goong soup was bright with tender shrimp and fresh mushrooms.
Scott B: Pad Thai is full of flavor (although looks bland), spring rolls are amazing, green curry was delicious. Everything was top notch
Jillian Cohen: Thai summer rolls- incredible....crab Rangoon-delicious creamy filling ...duck chili-a little fatty but great sauce...pad Thai-to die for! Overall wonderful meal
5. Phuket
7.6
1856 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
Thai Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Roy Krantz: Their seafood pasta lunchbox is a great deal... and very delicious!
Paul Geffen: First rate Pad Thai.
ウィー さすけ: A Gem of Roxbury. Pad Thai here beats alllll other Pad Thai, I've tried many places in Boston and though I found some good places, this place is #1
7. Pho Basil
8.7
177 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 102 tips and reviews
Bhavin Gandhi: On a winter night, two things you could do to have a crispy warm feeling. 1) sit by a fireplace 2) come to Pho Basil and have some of the best aromatic hot vegetable soups in the city. Love Pho Chay
Natalia Chilcote: Veggie pho with chicken broth and an egg to taste -- delicious!
Minnie Kim: Spicy rangoons were AMAZING & the Pho was the perfect meal to end a rainy day. So delicious
8. Pho Hoa Restaurant
7.5
1370 Dorchester Ave (Orchardfield St), Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 20 tips and reviews
Charles Ramsay: Best Pho you can get in Boston. Period.
Boston Phoenix: The largest, most versatile, and close to the best of all the moderately priced Vietnamese spots around town. Try the seafood claypot and a quail appetizer, to start. (Cheap wine selection = great) Read more.
Justin Williams: Best noodle soup in the city
Dogukan: One of the best steak I have ever had! Juicy, soft, tasty! Go for it! You won't regret! You don't have to thank me 😜
RJ Peters: The Chocolate Lava Cake is the best Desert in Boston hands down!
Jake Smith: The Prime Rib is fantastic, make sure to use both the au jus and the horseradish mayo.
BU Today: This Asian restaurant & lounge is large & luxurious. Empire boasts a dazzling interior & offers plates that are perfect for sharing among friends, such as the shrimp and tofu fritters. Read more.
Jenne Raub: If you love watching old men flirt with prostitutes, you'll really love Empire.
Daniela J: Industry Nights on Mondays. $25 all you can eat sushi. Amazing! Great food & really cool atmosphere