12 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Cambridge

“This review is long overdue, but this is a great Thai small business to support. The place is cozy [with seasonal outdoor seating] and the staff is always warm. The Drunken noodles are my go-to and it is a generous portion of noodles AND protein...for the most part. I strongly discourage paying extra for extra protein as I paid $3 for EXTRA protein and received 3 small shrimp. This seems to be a trend as I have ordered DN at two other places and the extra fee was not reflected in the portion delivered. But Mae does deliver consistently outside of this.“

“The mushroom stir fry and duck breaks skewers were excellent and very nicely presented! The stir fry has just the right amount of smokey taste and great balance with the sweet pineapple bits. Lovely drinks too and that's to say nothing of the decour inside, which also set a high bar.“

“My favorite part of Cicada is how it suddenly feels you are so far away from Cambridge. The combination of being so kindly met by the staff and to have food that is so exquisitely executed creates a joyful atmosphere where our group of 3 had an incredible experience. Will always come back!“

“The food is authentic and sanitary.“

“My family and I came out on a weekday in July to Le’s for a quick lunch. We were seated right away and the server brought us the menu.

The menu has many Vietnamese options.Even family style dishes. The seating area is very big so great for large gatherings. There is also a downstairs area for private functions.

We ordered fresh spring rolls, grilled salmon, beef with rice and small pho soup.

1 of the server was very friendly and told us that a celebrity had come in early for lunch. It was nice to hear stories from the server.

The food came out nice and hot.

This place is great because it is located inside a small mall with underground parking garage. We came during a thunderstorm shower.

Perfect for people coming out of town to check out Harvard square or touring near by colleges. Also, great for college students.“

“The cold cut banh mi included fresh crispy pickled vegetables, crunchy bread, and creamy pate and mayo. Combined each bite was delightful. The triberry crepe was elevated from your standard dessert crepe by crunchy oats, honey, and chunky strawberry jam that seemed to have a hint of tea.“

“Vegan fried rice and crispy tofu done right! I mentioned to the server Andy that this was some of the best fried rice, but he thought I was glazing... I wrote this recommendation to show my appreciation. I give the Shaolin Fried Rice a little more than four stars because the portion was sizeable and the tofu was crispy. It was the right amount of tofu an extra five dollars with edamame but the dish needed more beet slices. I ordered some hot green tea that never made it to the table; thus, the reason for the three stars for service. Andy, our waiter, was pleasant and the only server in the restaurant serving several customers. It was my first time in Cambridge. If you are near MIT, check out SHOJO; the food and vibe were great!“

“Everything was Fire 🔥 . Going back again soon.“

“👍very good menu! Salmon is really good and fresh“

“Nice for a quick lunch, and sometimes i go just for the fries and bubble tea. The togarashi fries are always excellent! Crispy, hot, and can dip in spicy mayo. For veg options I usually get the Noodle Salad with paprika tofu and the spicy peanut sauce. Everyone also likes the crispy katsu chicken. One note of caution: the brown sugar bubble tea is inexplicably bad! The plain milk tea is good though :)“

“It was delicious speedy clean polite staff loved the place definitely going back with the family.“

“The paprika tofu with the miso lime sauce was fire & perfectly marinated. Love seeing tofu live out its true potential Great vegan options & protein!!! The sauces were clearly labeled vegan at the online ordering screen but not on the in-person board. Only suggestion is making the allergens more clear. Will def return #yuminmatum Thanks Bon Me 💚💚“