Ánh Hồng Restaurant

Food and portions were good. The restaurant itself has a family feel vibe. The service was good. Staff and friendly and accommodating. Portions are well dealt out, so you will go home feeling full and well nourished. If you're looking for a good meal stop by Ánh Hông for a bite!

You can't go wrong with Vietnamese food in Dorchester. With so many restaurants to choose from it's really hard to try them all if you aren't from the area and distinguish which is the best. What's great about Anh Hong is that they have a pretty extensive menu. They offer the typical pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates that you can find at most Vietnamese restaurants but they also offer a lot more. I like restaurants you can go to if you are in the mood for food that is reminiscent of a home-cooked meal especially since my mom's cooking is 1800 miles away. You can come here for a simple meal and get a bowl of noodle soup, a fun meal and try the 7 courses of beef AKA bo 7 mon, or a comfort meal with canh chua (sour soup) and ca kho to (caramelized fish). Good food at cheap/reasonable prices easily win me over. The food here is pretty good and affordable. The muc rang muoi (salted fried squid) was tasty and definitely had a kick. I appreciate the amped up spice from all the jalapeno peppers. While it isn't my favorite, it does the job of satisfying my salty fried squid cravings. I got the banh hoi, dau hu ky, chao tom (steamed vermicelli, fried shrimp paste wrapped in tofu skin, grilled shrimp paste) to make my own spring rolls. It came with a bowl of hot water, rice paper, and a mixture of fresh and pickled vegetables. The chao tom was delicious and had a nice flavor but the dau hu ky kind of fell flat because there wasn't much shrimp paste inside nor was it tender or juicy inside. Nevertheless I was able to make about 4-5 solid spring rolls.

We came here for the 7 courses of beef. This is satisfactory and delicious. In order to enjoy this meal, one should prepare to roll sleeves and do some prep works. Nothing too demanding, just requires some finger works to make several types of rolls using rice papers and ingredients supplied by the house. The most satisfying moment is to dip the roll into the sauce and about to take a bite. Bon appetite!!!!!

Pho real good bun, spring rolls, and bubble tea. Honestly, they were nothing short of delicious. Made up for several let downs at other restaurants. My server was very courteous and attentive. He spoke limited English but patiently reviewed and customized my entrée. Though simple on the outside, the ambiance is a mellow amber with music reminiscent of the karaoke bars of SE Asia. Fairly priced as well.

They offer indoor dining which i liked. Service was slow as the wait staff was eating lunch and attending to customers when u finally cath their attention. The food was very good and tasty. I would go back and i def would recommend

I had shrimp with broccoli in a savory garlic sauce and it was delicious. I also had an avocado smoothie with tapioca pearls that was divine. The photo is my first of three plates from the platter. The price was very reasonable too.

Their pho doesn't have much MSG comparing to other pho restaurants. Their soft spring rolls is a bit hard. Fried squid was so so.

Nice food. Service was average 🙄. Appetizer came out after main course.

Incredible value. Had a vegan option for my wife, she loved it. Good beer and sake options, really good appetizers -- i got the number 60, a bunch of stuff in there. Felt incredible authentic and priced affordable Would recommend

This review is mainly for the pho! Overall, it was pretty good. My SO got his usual pho tai and I got my usual pho dac biet. First, the meats and proteins were excellent quality. The tendon in particular was super tender, A+. The beef cuts were delicate. However the broth itself was a bit bland in my opinion, improved with the addition of some hoisin sauce. The regular portion size should be more than enough for most people (I can eat a lot and I was stuffed). I would say that Pho Le (their neighbor down the block) had better broth but Pho Hoa had better meat and toppings. We tried their spring roll sampler and a stir fry in addition to the pho; no complaints with either.

Second time here after a great massage down the street at the school. Got the shrimp spring rolls and the special Hue pho noodles which were really good! Friendly neighborhood joint with nice staff and good ambiance. Would recommend making a Fields Corner trip for it!

Delicious pho and drinks in a nice casual setting. The pho here is among the best I've had, but there were some brisket pieces that were too fatty in my opinion. We also got an avocado smoothie and a taro one and both were refreshing and the right amount of sweetness. Would come again if I'm in the area.

Pho Hoa has so many classic Vietnamese dishes that I'll need to come back and try more. I came on a Saturday around lunchtime and was seated right away. It's a large space that can accommodate all kinds of groups. I got the House Special Vermicelli Bowl and a Thai Iced Tea. The food was amazing and tasted fresh. There were so many great flavors mixed together, that I ended up eating almost the whole thing.

Best shrimp tofu (HU KY). Quick and Great service. Comfortable dining room. Delicious food.

Their Pho and rice plates are great and a perfect meal to have on a cold day. Parking is street only but we had no issues when we came here on a Sunday late afternoon! Items we ordered (as of 2/2024) - #46 Pho Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak, Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, & Tripe (Regular size) - $13.95 - Great flavor to the broth and noodles were cooked perfectly. Great portion size for the regular! - #6 Spring Roll Tasting - $7.95 - If you're unsure which spring roll to get then go for this one! (My favorite was the pork meatball springroll). - #100 House special rice plate - $15.95 - This plate is huge! The flavors of everything was great. I do wish the pork was a bit thicker but it still had plenty of delicious fatty goodness to it! I'd get this one again.

I got the family style Wok Seared Pepper Steak. It was great. The points of feedback is that there may have been a little too much cornstarch in the sauce so it was a little goopy but still delicious, and there is less beef in the dish than before/for the price. I have been coming here since childhood and it's always a lovely experience. Nice service, it was busy so I understand it being a tad slow. I enjoy the ambiance and design of the restaurant. It's a nice place to eat. I'd recommend!

You cannot go wrong here. Everything is seriously well seasoned, if not simmered for hours. Beautiful restaurant with proactive staff make this restaurant a staple in my

Was a little disappointed this time around. The sinh to bo was good as always but the soups were lacking serious flavor, especially the bun bo hue. I've been going to Pho Hoa since I was little and i think their quality has gone down. However, the Beef 7 Courses was always good when I had it or their rice dishes. Might be better off getting those rather than the soup dishes

Came here looking for a hangover cure. We were pleased to find plenty of tables open as they weren't very busy on a Friday morning. As a result, we got seated right away by the friendly hostess. I got their nitro coconut shake which was creamy and sweet. Their pho was only okay as it lacked a depth of flavor and cattiness to it. The rest of the staff were beyond nice and helpful even so. Because of this, I may or may not come again to try other items from their menu or perhaps if this was an off day for them.

Item 102. grilled pork, juvenile pork skin, and meat loaf rice plate for $13.95. I thought I ordered the wrong item as there was no pork chop inside. Upon looking at the order slip, the dish name included pork chop so I called the restaurant up. They pulled up the order number and said the cashier put in no pork chop on the side note. They told me not to worry because they added more of the other 2 items so the price was justified even though there was no pork chop. A pork chop rice plate without pork chop ?! The cashier should have confirmed with me before she put that note in. The person who picked up the phone apologized for getting my order wrong but there was nothing he could do about it. I think he could have offered to redo the order for me because of the cashier mistake. I wanted to eat what I ordered. I was not happy for his argument of not providing any form of compensation because they already justified how much they charged me with more of the other items.

I ordered the vegetarian pho because the server confirmed it was a vegetable stock without any animal products in it. It certainly was vegan, but it was not vegetable stock. They gave me salt water as my "broth." Salt water. Worst pho I've ever had.

Good pho! Went here with a friend after we were craving some pho. We both ordered the same extra large 45. It got the job done for our craving, but I wish it had more flavor. The server was super nice and our orders came out quick. The inside of the restaurant is huge with plenty of seating and tables. There is parking in the back, but can get hectic when full. Park on the street if you can

Overall good experience and would come back again to try more menu options! This was our first time at Pho Hoa and we ordered their Fried Egg Rolls, Bun Bo Hue, and Special Combo Pho. Everything was good and hit the craving I had for warm noodle soup. I did wish the Bun Bo Hue came with some more meat as it was mostly tendon. We ordered two drinks from their pretty extensive drink list and decided to try the Salted Lime and Yuzu Dragonfruit. Both drinks were good but unfortunately the dragon fruit drink became really sweet really fast and we were unable to finish it, though I have to say I do like the pink color! The interior is spacious but the restaurant definitely gets crowded fast so be sure to come early if you don't want a wait. All the staff are incredibly nice and friendly, no complaints there! We will definitely come back to try some of the other items on their menu, like their hot pot sets that we saw a lot of other tables ordering!

Bun Bo Soup is excellent! The flavor and quality of the soup is very comforting, especially during winter times in Boston. I came for the soup at least once a week when I was here for work travel.

Yummy food. Friendly service. Chill ambiance. I highly recommend the bun hue. My Asian friends love this place, so you know it's good. The good amount is plentiful.

Not so sure about this place... I think dine in is fine. Got take out today.. order entrees and smoothies. The entrees came out then they decide to go make the smoothies.

Came specifically for the beef 7 ways but is disappointed cuz the server didn't provide us with any instructions and kept bringing out the next dish even though we clearly haven't finished eating the first dish. Had to stack the bowls and plates to make room. A cool experience but won't order again.

I realize I've actually eaten a fair amount of Vietnamese food over the years. Pho Hoa in Dorchester, which has a substantial Vietnamese population, is without a doubt the best pho place I've eaten at, in the US at least as I have not been to Vietnam. The service is great and has nice ambiance. Their other entrees, especially the wok seared peppercorn steak, are excellent too. If you're in Massachusetts and want great and authentic Vietnamese food, especially pho, I don't think you could do better than here.

I'm giving this 5 stars just for the Bo 7 Mon (7 course beef) because it is definitely the best in the area now that they have fused with Anh Hong. I usually swap out some dishes to add more courses to the vinegar, butter and skewer dishes just because I would prefer those. I had a rice plate here too and it was good. Will definitely come back to try the other dishes with the fusion with Anh Hong.

I don't know if it's me or not but lately their pho has been really good. The flavor and richness of the broth have been on point. I normally don't order pho when I'm out but I have been lately every time I go to pho hoa lol

Went to Pho Hoa because of an article stating it had great flavor for pho. I was a bit disappointed with the broth. It had a strong flavor but felt a bit artificial. The portion, however, is large and you get a lot of meat and noodles. The Thai iced tea was a bit watery but the flavor is still there. Overall, the quality of the food is okay but I think they have a great selection of food (including hot pot for a pho place). The place is pretty large and even has a parking spot for customers. I also noticed that there is a drink lab for the restaurant.

Food was delicious, servers were very kind and friendly. Food took a little long to come out, but it was perfect. Ample space and nice ambiance.

When we arrived, we were sat at a booth that had 4+ flies flying around. That should've been our sign to leave, but instead we asked for a different table. After eating for about 10-15 minutes, a cockroach floated to the top of my pho. Absolutely disgusting. Will not return

This is the best pho that I ever had. Hands down. Definitely recommend it to anyone. A+++++

Came here for the first time post merger with the institutional restaurant Anh Hoang. The restaurant was well staffed and attentive, significantly better than it was premerger. The menu has expanded to include the rice plates and vermicelli dishes anh hoang has plus the seven course beef although it is pricey now. I remember it being about 36 for two and it's 45 for two people. I was craving pho and boy that was a mistake. My wife's pho is better unfortunately so I was disappointed. I should've just gotten the rice plate and called it a day (one of the big reasons the anh hoang merger was a big deal). I'll come back and just stay away from the pho. If I crave it, I'll go across the street to pho le.

Food was terrible. Tasted funny like I've never tasted before. I've been eating Vietnamese food for years. I only ate the rice. I had a candy bar on my way back to work. I heard they have new owner(s).

I was call order to takeout k but when I come I have waited over 15 minutes and the order still not ready ! Too bad and low! And when I call I told no put giá sbut they still put in

With the new change in ownership the quality of food has dropped drastically. First off the pho broth tasted like city water. We asked the waiter to take the pho back Regardless, that's fine, but why did they charge us 5$ for rice? Shouldn't that be include in the entree that cost us 17$ for a bowl of soup & 16$ fish entree that also does not include rice! We always loved this restaurant, but now that it switched location, and now new policies..... it just doesn't make any sense. I won't come back, but good luck to any others

If you're looking for a good bowl of pho, pho hoa is a good place to go. Having said that, there are other dishes that I would recommend to try. The rice plates here are phenomenal, being one of the best I have had. Another thing I highly recommending is the 7 course beef. Different meat options that you can cook on your table in a variety of ways. You basically create your own roll with rice paper with the assorted veggies and rice noodle that comes with it. Not only that, the service was good and friendly. The only downside is that the cleanliness is not that great, given we needed to request new plates as the first set of plates provided were dirty. In the end, definitely recommend this place.

I'm a loyal Pho Hoa customer and always come here with family and friends. I usually order a Pho Dac Biet or Com Suon--they do these dishes very well. Service is prompt, and the ambiance is nicer than most other pho restaurants. HOWEVER, there are always a few new faces whenever I go. A few days ago, I came here with my father, and the host, who I had never seen before, did not say a single word to us when we walked in. He plopped/threw our menus onto the table and ignored my father when he tried to speak. The host was a tall, skinny Asian guy (probably in late high school or college) wearing a gold chain and beige/taupe mask. Please don't work in the service industry if you have no service skills. Do better. :)

Went here for dinner today and host did not seem like he wanted to be there. Don't think he ever bothered greeting any guests. Waitress was okay, just had low energy. Food prices were actually reasonable compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. Bo luc lac was overcooked and chewy but overall was okay. Bun dac biet was good but pork was slightly salty. Our chopsticks had some weird green mark on it. Not sure if it is mold or weird left over dish soap. Told waitress about it but she looked confused and didn't know what to do. Overall okay experience but service could be better.

After a less than satisfying food tasting event my friend and I were still hungry. I looked at Yelp and told her we could go to Pho Hoa and get some brothy noods and she was so excited since Pho Hoa was a popular chain in the she had before in the Philippines. Needless to say this place was soooo good - I got Bun Bo Hue and she got rare beef pho and we also got their Banh Xeo which was so crispy and stuffed to the brim. Ugh, their menu js ginormous so there's something for everyone. Reign drink lab is also in the same space so you can snag some tasty bubble tea too.

I slurped up my pho so fast ‍ that I didn't get a picture of our meal. We ordered two large pho bowls and were immediately impressed. The quality and flavor of the broth is what sealed the deal the service was good, the have about 10 parking spots in the back. This place is great and has enough space for small and large groups. Come solo, come on a date, come with 8-10 family members. Generally clean restaurant, bathrooms could be cleaner.

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Boston, even though it's pretty far from where I live (metro-west Boston). The grilled pork and grilled beef are fabulous, no 100 rice plate is great taste great & large portion, spring rolls with grilled pork is awesome. They also offer 7 course beef which is unique and pleasant. One of my favorite is grilled beef wrapped in Beetle leaf (Bo la lot), but it is a bit expensive.

Seems like pho linh (Quincy) and anh Hong became apart of this place now! I got number 108 it was one of my favorites at anh Hong. It was really cool coming here seeing the staff from both of the places I mentioned above. The price for the food here is pretty standard and fair with inflation going on. I would definitely recommend coming here since it is probably one of the better pho places around nowaday

After hearing that the original Anh Hong restaurant combined with Pho Hoa to offer the best of both of their menus in one restaurant, I had to visit. Parking is available behind the restaurant as well as right in front of the restaurant. The staff were kind and genuine. The 7 course beef was delicious, would definitely recommend it. Just as good as it was at Anh Hong! We will keep coming back. It seems like everyone was ordering the pho. After all, this is what Pho Hoa is known for. I'll try it next time I come.

Came here out of curiosity since the owner of Anh Hong has supposedly become a partner here after her place was closed down. Now, THAT was an excellent Vietnamese restaurant! This one is ok-ish, mainly has ambiance going for it, very nice and unusually attentive table service...but food is pretty average. Certainly better than "Vietnamese" food further out, like in Cambridge or Somerville, of course...but that's not saying much. They seem to be geared a bit more towards a mainstream clientele, judging from the lack of fat left on the meat and rather bland flavors...for example, the caramelized pork was totally lean, which is appealing to tourists I suppose but really robs the dish of its true satisfaction and pleasure. A little surprising to find that in Dorchester, since the majority of diners I saw there were Vietnamese. The only advantage here is that they actually serve real beer (Dorchester IPA isn't bad) not the usual Heineken-Bud-Corona crap found in the large majority of Asian restaurants. Oh, and they actually have a parking lot out back. Not sure I'll be coming back anytime soon.

I have ordered from this spot a few times. I really enjoy their sister restaurant in Quincy so I've had big hopes for this spot. Last night I just wanted some warm comfort food so I decided to go with the Filet Pho. Wasn't anything to rave about and I honestly think I like the chicken broth better than the beef broth. Overall it was just ok

Easily the best pho in Boston! The broth has so much depth and flavor it barely needs extra hoisin or sriracha sauce. There are generous amounts of tender meat in every bowl of pho too. I loved the brisket and texture of the rice noodles. The wait can be a little long though. We got both small and regular bowls of pho and the small was a perfect size for me.

This place has been around for such a long time and it was my first time visiting the other night. This restaurant is your typical pho place. They have a nice dining room with great ambiance. The place was clean and filled with Christmas decorations. We got a few appetizers and obviously a bowl of pho each. The appetizers were pretty good. The quail was juicy and crispy. The fresh spring rolls were decent. The bowls of pho was just what we needed on that cold day. The soothing broth and beef complimented each other.

When I first walked in, I noticed all the tables were spaced out to maintain social distance. They gave us paper menus to order off of. The food came within 10 minutes and the portion was huge. The noodles were a little hard this time I came, but the flavor was impeccable. Get the pho dac biet if you want to try a little piece of every meat!

The food is good but the service is subpar to say the least. Please dont try to order over the phone. The few times I've ordered over the phone, they told me 20 minutes, but when I arrive, they end up making me wait another 20-40 minutes! For the life of me, I cannot understand how takeout could take longer than actually sitting down at the restaurant and eating there. I assume it's because they never ended up inputting the order, since when I got there, the order 'wasnt found,' but suddenly it was "found" when a new server came over. This has happened more than once. They also might just give you the wrong order. Another time, I ordered "com ga" (chicken & rice) and they gave me pho ga (chicken noodle soup). I had waited so long and was so hungry, I just took the L and left.

Pho Hoa is literally where I've been going to feed my inner Pho Monster for years. They're always fast, friendly and I always leave like "damn this was good." There are a bunch of things on the menu that you won't regret trying.

Pho Hoa has been on my bookmark for maybe half a year by now. I had always wanted to come to Dorchester to try it. Then right before I left for the restaurant, I realized that apparently, they have another location in Boston Chinatown? How did I not know about this? Anyways, too late to go into Chinatown, so I came over to Dorchester. They have a small parking lot in the back of the restaurant but make sure you park at the right restaurant. There is another Vietnamese restaurant across the street, and their parking lots are next to each other. The restaurant is very spacious. The menu is extensive, but not super overwhelming. I got the filet mignon, and thought it was great but nothing overly special. Like the pho broth is better than say your casual Pho restaurant in Boston but on a par with West Coast pho places. The food was brought up relatively fast, and the service is very friendly here. Although during my one time visit, they sat the majority of the white patrons at the booths (against the wall) and all the Asian patrons by the "regular" tables/window seats. Maybe they are trying to show off their authenticity since so many Asian customers are here and you can see these Asian faces right as you drive by!

Tasty but found a sharp needle in the grilled pork. I used to go here when I was younger, I love the food. Luckily the needle didn't hurt me

Been here several times. I'm frustrated that I can't get served water. I had to ask three times today and waited 15-20 minutes in total to get served a sip of water. You can't eat food without water. If I need water to eat than I need it, and I should t be pressured to pay $3 for a bottle just to pad the bill and the tip by being refused the basic necessity. It's actually federal law that a business provide water to its customers. To try to charge them shows how greedy they are to try and take advantage, abuse their customers who trust their getting food safe to eat

Pho Hoa is like Starbucks of Pho. If you order Frappuccino and you know how your drink will taste the same, each and every time to perfection. That being said I'm a big fan of Pho Hoa. This is my 3+ time at Pho Hoa both delivery and dining in and experience is about the same. I feel like Boston weather always call for pho, especially on cold rainy days. Whether you partied too hard the night before and you need to detox, craving broth on crummy day in Boston. Pho Hoa is your destination.