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
4. Pho Le
8.6
1356 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dorchester · 26 tips and reviews
Jenn Tee: If you want the fried catfish dish (ca nuong) which is awesome, you have to request it an hour earlier! Big thumbs up !
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 ;-)
5. Saigon Hut
7.5
305 Meridian St (Lexington St), East Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Boston Phoenix: Serves real, traditional flavors peppered with Cantonese and Thai influences. Try the ca kho to, sautéed cod in a ferocious sauce of caramelized brown sugar, fried shallots, garlic, and scallions. Read more.
Matt Shannon: My absolute favorite place in Boston for pho, its little known and hidden, that is what makes it all the better. If you are in the area, definitely stop by!
Josie Kramer: The owners moved it to a nicer place (heat and ac) at orient heights... Meanwhile this one was taken over by new mgmt and has gone downhill and half the stuff on the menu they are out of!
Shelley Coughlin Porter: Some of the best catfish tacos I've ever had.
Kunal Patel: Amazing burritos. Get them with hot sauce and crema (sour cream) to make it even more savory
Boston.com: This is the kind of big, big-flavored, low-priced food that makes El Pelon a natural in this college neighborhood. Victory is theirs, and ours. Read more.
7. The Elephant Walk
8.1
1415 Washington St, Boston, MA
Cambodian Restaurant · South End · 9 tips and reviews
Roy Wilsker: The food at Elephant Walk is delicious and the service was great.They even made my martini on the rocks perfectly - no mean feat.
Andrei Kun: Duck noodles and steak frites are the way to go
Al S: Excellent, inspired cuisine. The rouleaux are fantastic. Never had a bad meal here, the last location of what used to be a Boston chain. It’s expensive though.
8. Loretta's Last Call
7.6
1 Lansdowne St (at Ipswich St), Boston, MA
Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 23 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Catfish sandwich and loaded mashed potatoes were great, as was the fried chicken. Wash it all down with a Lone Star, the national beer of Texas.
Edward Aaron: Line Dancing on Sunday’s and Tuesday’s. Great fun, beginners welcome. Where else in Boston can you do this? $4 drafts and great company. Worth a look!
Andrew Becker: They show King of Queens here with subtitles on, please make your own decisions.
Katie Tuohy: The food is amazing. Get the catfish sandwich with fries. You won't be disappointed.
Christopher Johnson: Don't overlook the Fried Catfish Sandwich. Satisfaction.
Rue La La: Incredible breakfast, all day long. You'll have to wait if you go during brunch on weekends, but we say it's worth it. Try the ricotta stuffed french toast for brunch or sweet potato fries for lunch.
Andrea Carvalho: You must try this place. I never thought Burmese food was so good. Simple menu and comfortable place. If you like chinese food, this is even better.
Boston Phoenix: Don’t miss the meltingly delicious chick-pea tofu, the fascinating tea-leaf salad, and the bracing chick-pea soup. Inexpensive and fun. Read more.
Benjamin Greenberg: Ask for the separate vegetarian menu.