15 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Wellesley

“Phở Station - A Charming Pho Spot Run by Latin American Owners

If you're looking for a great bowl of noodles near Wellesley College, I highly recommend checking out Phở Station.

First off, finding the parking can be a little adventure. There is free parking in the back of the building, but the entrance is tucked away in a tiny alley right after the bank parking lot. You'll need to be observant to spot it!

Stepping inside, you won't find the usual Asian-themed decor of a traditional Vietnamese joint. Instead, it’s a small, immaculate space with a modern, casual American restaurant feel. Funnily enough, because the owner and staff were all Latin American, we felt a tiny bit nervous at first about how the food would turn out.

However, those doubts disappeared with the very first sip. The broth was deeply flavorful and clean, and the food was served with beautiful plating and decoration. The taste and quality easily rivaled the standard Phở spots I've had in LA.

On top of the food, the owner was remarkably kind, chatting with us and giving us helpful local insights. If you're a fan of Vietnamese noodle soup, Phở Station is well worth a visit!“

“Amazing food and drinks! A small and friendly spot in the heart of Watertown! I highly recommend all the drinks and have not been disappointed trying the multiple slush drinks. Be sure to add your favorite toppings. My new favorite place in Watertown for a good sandwich and drink to pick up and go to the local park to eat! Do not miss out on this local spot!“

“One of the best restaurants in the area! Gotta get the coconut pudding desserts — that’s a hidden gem on the menu and one of my favorite desserts ever. The service is kind, quick, and attentive, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy with ample seating.“

“As far as banh mi go, this one is a solid four stars. I went with the BBQ pork and asked for no aioli. The bread was perfectly crusty, the pickled vegetables tasted great and were cut well, as were the fresh jalapeños. I liked the flavor and smokiness on the BBQ pork, but I wish the temperature on it had been anything above room temperature. There were also a couple of overly fatty pieces that should have been trimmed.

The service and atmosphere leave a bit to be desired. The restaurant, at least when I visited, was quite messy. I understand that the sandwiches generate a lot of crumbs, but I think it would help a lot to more regularly wipe down the tables and chairs. I had to wipe off my table and chair when I entered, as did another party I saw come in after me.

I'm also not a huge fan of the QR code ordering system. For such a small place, it feels quite impersonal. Lastly, the cans of soda come out warm. They do provide a cup with a small amount ice, but the cup really ought to be full of ice in order to properly cool down the warm can. In my case, all of the ice was melted as soon as I poured in half a can. Warm soda is just not pleasant.

I think I would order take out next time to avoid the issues they have with dining in. I did very much enjoy the banh mi, but the service issues were a bit perplexing.“

“Came here with my dad and brother, all three of us love the food we ordered and the staff are super friendly too. Definitely will visit again!“

“I got the veg summer roll and the chicken pho. Loved both, but the chicken was definitely overcooked. Their portion size is pretty large, and I ended up eating left overs for 2 days.
I would request for half the noodle portion next time around - the broth is incredible, and I could just drink that all day long.“

“I ordered take out and the food was fresh and delicious! My first time trying sticky mango and I absolutely loved it!“

“Small but mighty Vietnamese cafe. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the bbq pork banh mi. It was very yummy and authentic. You can tell the bread and all of the ingredients are fresh.“

“I was a regular at their Allston location but the price increase has led me back to their Newton location. There isn't any seating but the food has always been good when I ordered. Providing such a bad rating because of no seating is hilarious when there is public seating a block away.“

“The food is always fresh and tasty and the people are super nice!

It is a cash only business but the prices reflect that and are reasonable.
It does take a while for them to make your food (30-40min) but that’s because it’s really fresh!

They only do takeout but I wish they were open for sit-down dinner!“

“Great food and staff! Will visit again!“

“Highly recommended! Super delicious and nice service :)“

“I dined in and enjoyed the Pho Ga soup; plenty of noodles, chicken and a more limited quantity of veggies.

The waitress was attentive and welcoming. Excellent service.

The interior of the restaurant is drab and could use brightening up. I appreciated the lack of TV and loud background music.

I was the only customer dining in for lunch at 2 PM. It sounds like there are few customers on longer weekends like this one during Labor Day.

Overall, a pleasant and filling lunch. I hope that more people will stop by and dine or order out.“

“We had such a great meal here! We started with the soup with pineapple, tofu, and shrimp rice wraps, and everything was fresh and full of flavor. For our entrees, we ordered the steak banh mi and the beef pho, and both were perfect.

It’s been a while since I’ve had a truly great Vietnamese meal. I usually get banh mi in Malden, but they never feel like a full sandwich, and my favorite pho place that I loved for years closed. I’m so happy to have found a new spot that I can look forward to going back to. Everything was tasty, satisfying, and exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommend!“

“Went on a Friday night and sat at the bar. The atmosphere was lively with music. It was pretty crowded, but the service was swift. The Rock Bottom drink I ordered had guava juice. It was just the right balance of tequila and juice. The Pho also filled me up quite nicely. Haven't had Pho that many times, so I don't have much to compare to, but it was satisfying.“