Pho Pasteur

Pho Pasteur

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Pho Pasteur
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About
The oldest Vietnamese restaurant in Boston serving the freshest and most authentic Vietnamese cuisine at large portion sizes and the most affordable prices for multi-generations.
Features
CUISINES
Asian, Vietnamese, Soups
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Asian-owned
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Does this place accept credit cards?
Order delivery

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Closed now
• Opens at 10:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
3.9
3.9 of 5 bubbles459 reviews
Excellent
137
Very good
202
Average
69
Poor
28
Terrible
23

Taar411
Melbourne93 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • friends
The restaurant was very busy when we arrived around 8pm but we still didn’t wait long for a table, our orders to be taken and the food to arrive. The beef pho tai was delicious even if the noodles were not traditional pho noodles. The chicken and vegetable stir fry was also delicious. Very reasonably priced and large serves. A good place for a no nonsense, very casual, inexpensive dinner.
Written August 17, 2022
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Willem v
The Netherlands536 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • none
The restaurant is located a little walk from the shopping center The interior is typical, so do not expect a fancy and cousy restaurant, but it is busy with both locals and tourist and their menu card offers a lot of different dishes. Since it was lunch I ordered a Pad Thai and it was great. It is a huge plate, with a lot of chcken, fresh vegetables, some lime and peanuts. It easily served the two of us.
Written July 29, 2022
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Michael
Germany247 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • none
Now that Lee's of Allston is closed, the Pho Pasteur might be the oldest Vietnamese restaurant in town. It can be very busy but this adds to the fun because of the huge mix of all sorts of people eating in. I have no idea how the kitchen manages the output but it does and the food is usually good. If it isn't, chances are that it'll be better again next time.
Written September 30, 2022
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ChrisyCarla
9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • family
I visited this restaurant last week with my family while we were in Boston, excited to try Vietnamese food for the first time. The food was okay, and the place was packed, so I guess the pho must be good, but we didn't really have anything to compare it to. The service was awful! At first, our waitress seemed friendly, but her patience quickly wore thin as we asked questions about the menu. For someone new to Vietnamese cuisine, the menu can be a bit overwhelming. Our food came out fast, but there was a mix-up with our order. When we mentioned an extra bowl of soup had arrived at our table, the waitress got frustrated and said she had enough to handle, then had someone else serve us. From then on, we had to beg for attention from passing servers, and it felt like customer service was the last thing on their minds. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place if you are looking to have a good time overall and not just having a quick bite, specially if you are with family and small kids, like it was my case . As far as the ambience , the place is very worn down and not very clean.
Written July 30, 2024
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gcvsd-cy
Garden City165 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • family
We found this place while visiting Boston’s Chinatown. Place was pretty busy but it didn’t take long to get seated. Along some of the walls were many awards from Boston Magazine and Zagats, recognizing them for their food and service. Menu had a lot of choices to choose from. We ended up ordering variations of beef pho noodle soup. I prefer tendon so I ordered one that was half rare beef, half tendon. We also had a mango smoothie. Food was fantastic. The rare beef was tender and tasty. Tendon was soft and delicious too. The broth was one of the best I’ve had. Mango smoothie was really good too. Can’t wait to visit Boston again. Would love to try more dishes.
Written October 9, 2022
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Louise M
Castle Rock4003 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • none
I've written hundreds of reviews and can count the truly bad ones on one hand. This was one of them. The condiment tray on the table was filthy (see pic.) We ordered egg rolls and two pork, shrimp and egg roll vermicelli bowls. My husband asked if we could have two additional bowls of fish sauce as we love the flavor. His response was incredulous--"you want two more bowls?" as if it was unheard of (we always order it that way.) We never got them. When the egg rolls were brought out there were only two rolls on small squares of iceberg lettuce. No vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts or shredded carrots. We've ordered this in many restaurants including a few in Vietnam, and it is always served with those condiments and large leaves of leaf lettuce you use to wrap all of those things together. So we wrapped the small leaves of iceberg around the egg rolls and dipped them. Flavor was meh and the meat inside was dry. Then the main dishes came out. I see that the shrimp aren't peeled OR deveined. They are split down the back, but the poop vein is there, disgusting. The host was coming around checking with people and he asked how the food was. When I mentioned it to him he said "oh, we don't do that." Unbelievable. I peeled and deveined them myself then tried the pork; dry, tough and flavorless. The egg rolls were the same as the ones we'd already had, meh. Even the fish sauce tasted watered down. I requested another bowl (again), and this time it was brought out. I finished less than half of the bowl, disliking each bite more than the last. My husband finished his but didn't really like it either. Long story short, I can't believe this place has won awards. Worst Vietnamese food ever.
Written September 18, 2021
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dustythoughts
Manchester2296 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • solo
I ordered a pho from here, as I wanted something quick and fresh, and my meal satisfied that on both accounts! The food was very tasty and was stuffed with vegetables, which not all restaurants do (some phos are very watery). The food was fresh and was prepared quickly. This restaurant might not be the fanciest to look at, but the food is good and the staff were pleasant.
Written September 26, 2023
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Mark S
Ottawa24 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • none
My wife and I went here for lunch. We had a chicken and vegetable dish and spring rolls with shrimp. The spring rolls were large but mostly shredded cabbage with just one tiny piece of shrimp. The chicken dish was totally tasteless. The service was inattentive
Written September 13, 2021
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rmartinmitch
Boston670 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • none
As lovers of Pho, we have visited Pho Pasteur many times. We had a chance to stop in again during our recent trip to Boston. Nothing fancy and we would recommend avoiding many of the items on the menu, but the Pho is authentic and very good. Not sure how long these specialty restaurants will be around, so enjoy while you can. Located on Washington St at the edge of Chinatown, Always a great area to explore
Written February 18, 2022
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Lockie H
Asheville2689 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • friends
I’ll begin by saying that normally I love Pho Pasteur! But this visit was way off. I ordered the curry chicken soup (I love flavor. I love spice. I enjoy lots of punch of flavors and don’t shy from them). That said, all I could taste was curry. It completely overwhelmed everything else. There were spots where it was not even mixed in well, just dumped in (see photo of container after I emptied it). So disappointed. Assuming they were having an off-day? The curry taste was sooo overwhelming, and, again, I love curry!
Written April 4, 2024
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Todd J
Boston10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • none
A true China town classic. True to form always. A great bowl of pho any time of day. You really can't go wrong if you're in the mood for good Vietnamese food. This place never disappoints.
Written August 5, 2022
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BritBoyInGA
Roswell863 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • solo
Pho was pretty good, great stock, plenty of meat, a solid 8/10. Fried spring rolls, less so. Definitely been hanging around for a while. Would return just for the Pho
Written February 9, 2022
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Glenn O
Cayucos296 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • family
Above average but not great Vietnamese food. We had been to a Vietnamese restaurant 7 years ago that was excellent, but unfortunately closed. We tried this as it was nearby. OK but not excellent. Well priced large portions. But just not as tasty as hoped.
Written June 21, 2023
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xcskifan
Southborough50 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • couples
Went here several times 40 years ago. It was good then. Was surprised to see how dirty it was. Hairs on the menu, glass walls between tables were dirty, streaked with handprints. Everything. Tasty enough food. Both of us got sick the next day. Sad.
Written November 13, 2024
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Chris D
Matosinhos8 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • family
Pho was bland, and my coffee never came but still showed up on the bill Save your money and keep walking …….. …………………………..
Written November 12, 2024
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