Pho Hoa is a vietnamese budget eat in Dorchester, Boston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Sample and learn about iconic Boston dishes as you’re treated to the city’s best spots for Lobster Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread ...
Guided tour · 2 hours
Choose a 2-hour express or 3-hour full Boston food tour. Taste clam chowder, arancini, brick oven pizza, cannoli, and more while exploring the North End’s history and ...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Sample Boston's most iconic seafood dishes on a guided walking tour. Enjoy fresh, local favorites and learn about local history during your adventure.
Address: 1370 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122
Regina Pizzeria on Thacher Street has fired brick-oven thin-crust pies in Boston's North End since 1926. The original location, walk-ins only.
TryMargherita pizza, shared
TipNo slices; whole pies only.
Santarpio's on Chelsea Street fires Boston-style thin pies in East Boston since 1933. Located in North End. At 111 Chelsea St. Booking recommended.
TryCheese pie
TipTake the Blue Line to Maverick. Cash only. The lamb skewer-and-pie combo is $25 for one.
Yume Wo Katare on Mass Ave in Porter Square Cambridge has poured Jiro-style ramen in Boston since 2012. At 1923 Massachusetts Ave. Booking recommended.
TryJiro-style ramen
TipClosed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday through Sunday from 16:30; line forms 30 minutes before doors.
Falafel King on Washington Street has served halal Middle Eastern in Boston's Downtown Crossing since 1998. Falafel platter $12, shawarma plate $14.
TryFalafel platter
TipFalafel sandwich $9 is the takeaway order. Closed Sundays at the Washington Street location.
Life Alive Organic Cafe in Harvard Square is a plant-forward, counter-service kitchen. Warm grain bowls and salads made fresh keep it budget-friendly.
TryPlant-based grain bowl
TipThe build-your-own bowl is the best value; the Goddess dressing is the one to add.
Dumpling Cafe on Washington Street rolls Taiwanese soup dumplings in Boston's Chinatown since 2009. $13 for 8 mini juicy buns; Boston Magazine Best Dumplings.
TryMini juicy buns
TipOpen until 02:00 weekends. The beef pancake roll at $11 is the under-ordered side.
