Lê Madeline
Vietnamese restaurant · Quincy
409 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171
Highlights
Creative Vietnamese fusion with bold flavors and modern plating
Creative Vietnamese fusion with bold flavors and modern plating
"Longstanding Vietnamese noodle shop Pho Linh has morphed into Lê Madeline, an ambitious restaurant where chef Peter Nguyen (Eater Boston’s chef of the year in 2024) brings an exciting, experimental edge to traditional Vietnamese fare. Case in point: the tôm hùm rang me, a gotta-try fried lobster roll topped with little pearls of tobiko, and the bò lúc lắc, featuring cubes of filet mignon marinated in a trophy-worthy house sauce. Nguyen is also great at keeping things interesting with fun chef collaborations and a steady stream of new menu ideas; keep an eye on Instagram to stay updated on all the latest happenings at the restaurant. Best for: The diner who wants to understand how the next generation of industry talent is shaping Boston’s dining scene." - Erika Adams
"At modern Vietnamese spot Lê Madeline, Tam Le and Peter Nguyen (Eater Boston’s 2024 Chef of the Year) are gearing up with multiple celebrations for the holiday. From Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 2, the restaurant will be running a special prix fixe, family-style Lunar New Year menu. Plan to stop by on Lunar New Year Day for extra fun surprises in the works, according to Le. Then, on Tuesday, February 4, Nguyen is teaming up with Chelven Randolph of restaurant pop-up Southern AvantGardeN and bartender Toni Casoli on a one-night-only Vietnamese family-style dinner with influences from the South and African diaspora that simultaneously celebrates Lunar New Year and kicks off Black History Month. Tickets for the dinner are $100 per person; 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. seatings are available here." - Valerie Li Stack
"Offers a chef's creative take on Vietnamese cuisine in Quincy, transforming into an exciting dining experience at night." - Erika Adams
"One of the city’s hottest new debuts so far in 2024 has been Le Madeline, a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant that has a menu with a must-try riff on a lobster roll. The tôm hùm rang me boasts fried chunks of lobster meat slicked in a tamarind sauce and garnished with heaps of tomiko, a bright orange fish roe, all stuffed into a buttered brioche roll. It’s a decadent, delightful new entry to this list." - Erika Adams, Terrence Doyle
"Another reason to visit Pho Linh, a longstanding noodle shop that’s one of many delightful Vietnamese restaurants in Quincy, is the magic that happens at night. That’s when executive chef Peter Nguyen flips the menu from classic dishes like pho into his bold and often experimental offerings, and the restaurant steps into its new identity of “Lê Madeline.” Nguyen’s Vietnamese gastro-pub plates play with favorite recipes, like bò lúc lắc — filet mignon marinated in a secret sauce, and served alongside red watercress and cherry tomatoes — and garlic noodles paired with crawfish and parmesan. Pho Linh owner Tam Le recently refreshed the interiors and secured a liquor license, too." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares
