In search of a new favorite Southeast Asian spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. New Saigon
Topping the list is New Saigon. Located at 985 Bennington St. (between Saratoga and Trident streets) in East Boston, the Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated affordable Southeast Asian restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Peter J., who reviewed New Saigon on April 19, wrote, "Simple menu, lots of options, tasty food, never too busy. What more could you ask for?"
Yelper Lu-Shien T. wrote, "I tried the extra-large pho bo (beef) with everything, fewer noodles so that I can get more broth. Good call. The broth is amazingly harmonious and restrained."
2. Pho Viet's
Next up is Allston's Pho Viet's, situated at 1095 Commonwealth Ave. With four stars out of 440 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
We looked there for an overview of Pho Viet's.
"Family owned and operated, Pho Viet's offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine with generous portions and affordable prices," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "This small business runs on the support of local and loyal customers that enjoy the taste of their homemade Vietnamese dishes. Dine-in, take out and catering available."
3. PadThai Cafe
Fenway's PadThai Cafe, located at 6 Hemenway St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Thai spot four stars out of 54 reviews.
Yelper Amanda C., who reviewed PadThai Cafe on Dec. 21, wrote, "Doesn't look like much when you walk by and even when you walk in, but I am really glad I came here with some friends."
Yelper Han S. wrote, "Authentic and cheap. Best Penang curry."
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