Pho Rebpulique
(617) 262-0005
1415 Washington St
Boston,
MA
02118
42.3411
-71.0704
Neighborhoods: Harrison Lenox, South End
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Pho Republique's clubby, low-lit room is a study in Eastern chic. From the giant, graffiti-style Asian characters that line the walls to the scattered lanterns and elephant statues, everything about the place seamlessly tweaks traditional Vietnamese culture with an edge. The bar's specialty concoctions (lychee martinis, tropical fruit scorpion bowls) serve as magnets for neighborhood scenesters. After a round of sociable appetizers (sashimi tuna spring rolls, diced chicken lettuce cups), many diners delve into a steaming bowl of signature pho (duck in aromatic beef broth, infused with star anise, ginger and cinnamon). Among desserts, crispy banana and brown sugar spring rolls with ginger ice cream are hard to pass up.
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User Reviews
jasinthebean
August 15, 2008
I have been to Pho Republique many times...How could I have not written a review until now? I <heart> this place. It is one of the few places my friends and I can all decide on with no problem. If you are a PR newbie, worry not...this review is for you. Drinks here are great, the bartenders can make anything you like including vodka bits and margaritas. But the food is what it's all about! A few things you have to have here- the fried tofu appetizer- so good! Crunchy on the outside, and smooth in the center. Also, the rangoon spring rolls are amazing. My 2 fave things are the candied spare ribs- they are so good they will freak you out. Try them with a dollop of hot sauce...Heaven! And of course, the pho! The beef pho is the best around-better than chinatown or 'little Saigon' on Dot ave by a mile! Great place to start a night out, cool environment and always have had friendly service here. Gets packed on the weekends, so be smart and make a reservation.
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Anonymous
January 25, 2008
I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere alone is worth going for. It has a New York vibe to it (which is difficult to find, even in Boston). The bartenders are some of the best and friendliest I've ever encountered. They can make a lot of good drinks, and even have good suggestions if you're willing to try something new. I happened to go on one of the nights where they had live music---and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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scoozeme
November 12, 2007
Went here with a large group (10 people). We had made a reservation well in advance and arrived on time. We were not seated for 30 minutes, then were told that another large party was coming 2 hours later and that they would need the table. We disregarded the comment as a bad host who clearly did not know what he was doing. The food was fine, nothing special, but acceptable. You will do better at Union bar and grill just next door. As we were paying the bill, the host came back and essentially told us to hurry up because he needed the table. This is completely unacceptable. We had a reservation, we spent a lot of money and don't want to be rushed. I asked to speak to the manager and he did not care either. I would go elsewhere. Pho is a place for average food, terrible service and poor manners. STAY AWAY.
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The Extras:
Pho's upscale, offbeat creations are ideal for private events (the restaurant offers catering service).
When to Go:
With the kitchen staying open until 12:30am nightly, this is one of the South End's best spots for late-night eats.
Save Money:
A $2 bar menu, offered Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm, includes shrimp dumplings, veggie rangoons and candied garlic spare ribs.
What to Drink:
An alternative to the bright cocktails are a few festive sakes, including Hakushika Nama and Kaori.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Thai, Eclectic & International, Vegetarian, Asian, Vietnamese
