Pho Republique, Boston, Massachusetts, Asian Restaurant Details

Food:

this place has closed down and has been replaced by a decent indian restaurant.

Food:

This is the first place that I found decent Pho, but it is EXTREMELY expensive (we're talking $15 a bowl). While the soup is well worth it, given that one can find comparable soup for half the price, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're entertaining in Boston and want to make a good impression (read: first date). The atmosphere is decadent--all rich red velvets and mood lighting. They also have a penchant for electronica, which never lets me down. This was our primary Pho source until recently, and over the last year I think the quality has gone down--the broth seems a little more watery and there were a couple times they were missing mint, basil or cilantro to sprinkle in.

At the same time, the menu is short but quirky and you're bound to find something you'll love here. I just can't get over the prices, and parking isn't easy on a Saturday night either.