Pho Hoa, Vietnamese Budget Eat in Boston

What to order at Pho Hoa

The dish to know: Pho dac biet
Editor tip: Cash speeds the bill at lunch. The 11:30 opening is the easy walk-in seat before the noon office crowd arrives.

CuisineVietnamese

Price$

Neighborhooddorchester

HoursSun-Thu 10:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00

Phone+1 617-287-9746

The dishPho dac biet

Last verified2026-05-18

Tip: Cash speeds the bill at lunch. The 11:30 opening is the easy walk-in seat before the noon office crowd arrives.

Location

Address: 1370 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122

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