Reviews

Really love the Bun Bo Hue. The soup is very flavorful and probably the best in Greater Boston

Delicious vietnamese food with some dishes you can't find in other vietnamese restaurants.

Mình gọi 1 tô bún bò Huế đầy đủ đặc biệt, ăn khá ổn, ngon hơn 1 số tiệm khác ở Dorchester.

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We tried this place recently and overall, the experience was just okay. My husband and I ordered the Bún Bò Huế, ốc hương with butter and garlic sauce, and bánh bột lọc. Out of everything, the bánh bột lọc tasted the best, though the dipping sauce it came with was quite plain. The other dishes were decent, but nothing really stood out, and the portion sizes were surprisingly small for the price. Unfortunately, we left still feeling a bit disappointed. Not sure we’d come back.

I visited the restaurant at 8:30 PM, well within the posted operating hours as it closes at 9:00 PM. However, I overheard staff expressing a desire to leave early, which raises the question of why customers are still being accepted at that time. The service felt rushed and inattentive, clearly reflecting their eagerness to close. This experience left me quite disappointed, and I do not intend to return.

quality Vietnamese food. it's been a long time we enjoyed all our meals eating out since it's usually better to cook at home. however, this is probably the best Vietnamese restaurant we have been to on the east coast. friendly service, delicious food and great atmosphere. great bun bo hue, Cha gio, pho. all fresh and well done. it felt like being in Vietnam. hope the restaurant is here for a long time to come. we will be back for more!

Overall, good food at reasonable price. Both bún bò and bún mắm are well-seasoned, bún bò is not very spicy; chả cua is a bit too soft and not chewy. Bánh cuốn is kinda thick but it's good still, and the fish sauce that comes with it is wonderful (more on the sweet side), though the chả is cold. They have pretty interesting menu. Heard their chicken is pretty good. Food comes out a little slow, but good service overall. I really like how they open at 9am so it's great to grab some food for breakfast.

Fantastic, unique flavors

Out of the blue, I craved for some bò kho (beef stew) so I decided to give it a try. It turned out much better than expected, I finished the whole bowl. The broth was well seasoned, & the beef was so tender. The Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup) was good too! Would definitely recommend! Will come back to try more dishes.

Highly recommended Vietnamese Food Restaurant in Boston! From Service to Food Quality are authentic!

The space is small so you may have to wait for a table like I had to, but it wasn’t too bad. Restaurant has a very casual atmosphere and is boisterous. Some may not like the loudness but I found it to be pretty typical so I didn’t mind. Food is well seasoned and I’d say pretty authentic. We ate the bún bò Huế and bún mắm and drank their chrysanthemum tea, trà đào cam sả, and Vietnamese coffee. Definitely will come back again to try their other dishes. Today the waitress mentioned they had a few new ones that they haven’t added to the menu yet, like mì vịt tìm, so I guess they’re expanding the menu. My mom felt it was a tiny bit salty for her but she prefers it to be seasoned strongly rather than bland like other places. Overall positive experience for the good food and drinks

One of the better Vietnamese Restaurant in the area

Food was good but quite pricey compared to those in the area.

One of my favorite Vietnamese spots. Unpretentious and casual. Perfect for a bowl of pho or some dumplings. What we got: - Fried spring rolls - these were great. They are definitely homemade. With pork and veggies. Great dipping sauce too. - Steamed rice rolls - some of the best I’ve had. I couldn’t stop eating them. Texture was perfect. They come with bean sprouts, cucumber, meat loaf slices, and fried spring rolls. Maybe the favorite thing I’ve had on the menu. Definitely recommend. - Wonton soup - the dumplings were great. Soup had bok choy, lettuce, and pork in it. The broth had a very meaty flavor which was too overpowering for me, but some may like. Not my first time at GAO Kitchen, and it definitely won’t be my last!

Good service. Good Pho. Clean restaurant

The food is incredibly authentic — every dish I've tried has been spot-on and full of flavor. It reminds me of home in the best way possible. On top of that, the staff are always so friendly and kind, which makes the experience even better. Whenever I’m in the area, I make it a point to stop by. Highly recommend this place to anyone craving real Vietnamese comfort food.

Had bun bo hue. The soup ha a lot of msg very little meat, my bowl ha like 2 slices of beef but very little and two small piecếc of chả lụa. $16-17 don’t mind the prices but làm ăn zị not OK

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Interesting authentic Vietnamese place with a smallish menu and stuff you don't see elsewhere like the intestines and pork blood squares. Pho broth is great. Vegetables are really fresh. I'm not sure I'd get the oxtail version again...might try the beef shank one instead. Oxtail was on the bone and a bit chewier than I expected but also the first time I've had oxtail pho noodles. Service was great and staff was very friendly. Hot pot looks worth trying for next time 🙂

The taste of the soup ( Phở / Hue noodle soup) is very bland. I can’t taste anything at all. Đồ ăn không ngon. Tôi đã mua phở và bún bò bắp và chả cua. Phở không có mùi vị đặc trưng của phở. Nước dùng phở nhạt, ăn có vị hơi chua, không có độ ngọt của xương. Còn bún bò huế nước dùng hay thịt ăn cũng bình thường, mùi vị không có gì nổi bật. Đọc reviews của quán khá tốt nhưng khi trải nghiệm thật tệ.

I got Bun Bo and Tra Dao Cam Sa for my lunch, it really good 💯 Some my find it little bland, but it's just fine for me.

The peach teas are absolutely delightful. Banh cuon brings back such fond memories and makes me long for my homeland. It's heartwarming to reminisce about those flavors.

Very cozy spot service was awesome and fast and the portion size is great best pho I've ever had and the price was also great for the amount of food they give you

Great place to get some delicious Vietnamese food. The menu here isn't as expansive as other restaurants' menus, which I took as a good sign. The two of us split two dishes, which was more than enough food. Service is friendly and there's a clean bathroom. Would definitely come back!

Amazing authentic Vietnamese food

Finally had a chance to try this place . Small place with couple of waitstaffs . Services was great and food came out pretty fast. We ordered the bun Bo hue which lacked the aroma of lemongrass . And the hu tieu was well flavored . Coffee can be a little bitter and they don’t have rice dishes options . Came here looking for some rice was it wasn’t even an option .

Really friendly service, and good warm food.

Great staff, good food very flavorful... Enjoyed the atmosphere as well

great selection of viet dishes, super authentic and friendly staff

Omg , 5 star because I got lucky money in my order . This is so kind , I will support if I have a dinner or lunch , hope your restaurant have a great year.

Food was great but let me tell you, this place hand down has the BEST service ever! These girls are amazing at serving and so polite! Like they amazed me at the way they do customer service!

This place is a hidden gem. Very authentic foods with all the required ingredients. Everything is good!

Love the Vietnamese escargot!

I come to GAO with family every week so magazine every thing ....BUT last night the girl waitress so RUDE ask me the tip by cash or cerdit...we all way TIP by cash before we leaving that not good for service..and 1 more thing when I ask box for to go never ask us or you need help....just leave on the table go away....but hope fully your guy understands

Went here on a whim because my party’s interest was piqued and we are thankful to have had such a wonderful meal during our first night in Boston. The broth of the pho and the beef stew was so rich and flavorful. Everything came out quickly and my party was in love with all the food. Come eat here you will not be disappointed.

Grate food, was invented to meet a friend, and I had a soup with shrimp, liver, and beef, I think he said it was pork broth and it was awesome, and different but very well, and the side was soft fried chicken bone or something like that in fish sauce that was good too, will be visiting again soon .