Le's

   For some of the best Vietnamese food in MA, the only cities that truly stand out are Worcester and Dorchester.  Although these neighborhoods might seem a bit rough for some people, it's pretty safe as long as it's not late at night so don't let that deter you from trying some amazing restaurants.  Le's restaurant is located in the heart of Dorchester just 10 minutes outside of Boston.  There's always a lot of arguments on what the "best Vietnamese" establishment is among locals however I felt like Le's gives the best overall approach, followed by Anh Hong.  Some great perks to mention are that it's a new facility so everything's nice and clean, especially the bathrooms, the food is always fresh and delicious, the service is very friendly and probably most importantly for commuters there's plenty of parking spaces available.

   I'll be the first to admit that no cooking compares to home cooking, especially when it's my mom making Vietnamese food, but Le's is still pretty darn good especially when we feel like going out for a change.  We received the usual staples on our most recent trip, "Banh Xeo" aka "Vietnamese Crepe" and "Goi Cuon" aka "Summer Rolls" as appetizers and of course a steaming bowl of Pho.  A big criticism people will give out to Pho restaurants is that they might skimp on the beef and noodles, all broth but no goods, it's the complete opposite at Le's though.  After eating a XL bowl at Le's I'm just about ready to explode, and this is one of the few restaurants that gives such a good portion size that the Mrs. has to order a small bowl. 

   The broth is amazing if you come at the right hours, I know every restaurant tries to cook a big pot so I won't hold it against them but if you come when it's just cooked it's an easy 10/10 however sometimes it'll drop to an 8/10, it all depends but hey 8/10 on a bad day is great in my book.  Another caveat that many people will enjoy are the authentic fresh garnishes that are provided, most restaurants provide you with just the bare minimum of mint and bean sprouts but Le's kicks it up a notch and adds more variety of herbs.  They also expand their menu beyond the status quo, offering up authentic specialties like roasted quail.

   Overall Le's has to be my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Boston-Dorchester area and remember that this establishment will not be the same as others such as "Pho Le's in Allston" which is far inferior so don't make the mistake of grouping the two together because the level of quality is drastically different.

Score: We loved it! (9/10)

"Banh Xeo"

"Pho Xe Lua"

"Goi Cuon"