You must know the spring rolls look easy but they are not. They are delicious because of the texture of the wrap and the amount of soybean sprouts and noodles. The shrimp is crunchy and flavorful. This place rolls it when you order it because the wrap is not cold or hard. It's soft and room temperature. It's just perfect. The peanut sauce is creamy and has a slight taste of chocolate due to its creaminess. Service is friendly and quick. The ambiance is family casual with a conversation buzz. Pad Thai with lemongrass beef is in need of a few vegetables. The size of the pad Thai is huge . It has a sweet , citric and crunchy peanut flavor. The large portion of beef is not the lemongrass marinated beef. I ate it all and I'm satisfied. I will not order it again specially because their egg noodle lemongrass stir fry is substantially more delicious and loaded with fresh vegetables. The sticky rice and mango is so good I can't even describe other than freshly sliced sweet mango in a coconut rice pairing. Creamy and flavorful. read more

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The restaurant gets very crowded around dinner time, but luckily the wait time was reasonable. The soup for the pho is not too greasy, and it tastes neat and clean. If you prefer a thicker and stronger-flavored broth, this might not be your favorite. I recommend their lemongrass soup (bun bo hue). The noodles are thicker and chewier than standard pho noodles, and the soup has richer flavors. Their soup was not as flavorful as I would like, but this cleaner version surely will be more approachable. read more

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My husband I went before going to the movies. Service was helpful and quick. They have more seating than I expected. I got the stirfry noodles with tofu they were all right not my favorite. There wasn't a ton of flavor. Sorry no picture I thought I had one but cannot find it.. Feel like I need to try more things to make a final decision. They do have lots of vegetarian options! read more

Best place to stop by when you are on the road. Best sticky rice mango dessert That was our snack on the road. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - 54. Combination Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pho was a 10 - and I LOVE that they have size options. I wish more places did that! The vegetable eggrolls were ok, but my friends liked them. I came with a big group of friends on a busy night so we had to wait a while, but it was worth the wait. Everyone's food was so good!! Some of our friends had never had pho and they loved it. Service was fast once we ordered!! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - 4 Eggrolls - just ok. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great spot with quick service, low prices, and good Vietnamese food. We have been coming to Basil Leaf for years now and they are always quite good at quickly taking your order and getting the food out shortly thereafter. They are very knowledgeable about how to adjust each dish for food allergies and quick to fix any issues with the food if it's not exactly what you ordered or even when we forgot to include one modification. They provide all the traditional fixings with each dish and have several sauces on the table, as one would expect. The place is often packed with regular customers, but even when there's a wait it doesn't take very long at all since their service is so prompt. read more

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This will always be my favorite place Fast service , light background, light noise , cute , and best food ! Everyone is always walking around to help. Been coming here for years nothing has changed ! read more

This was a great pho place in ABQ! The broth was flavorful and the broken rice was pretty good as well. Service is good and food comes out quickly. I highly recommend if you're in the ABQ area! read more

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My first visit to this establishment was August 21, 2025. I joined a friend there shortly after the lunch hour rush. Even then, the parking lot was packed, which is a sign of what a popular place this is. There is good signage. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Menu has numerous choices. I had beef skewers with rice, and my friend had shrimp over rice noodles. We were both delighted with the entrées. Prices are very reasonable. Decor is relaxed with lots of natural light. read more

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Decided to take hubby here because he loves Pho and it was a cold day. Upon arrival we were shocked to see how packed it was and that we were put about 10th on the wanting list so we figured it was going to take a crazy amount of time to get in but to our surprise we were seated in about 10-15 minutes. Restaurant was nice and clean and the staff were super friendly and very fast. As soon as we were seated we were asked for our drink orders and shortly after that for our food order. Food took less than 10 minutes to come out and the Pho was everything my husband wanted and more. He was very happy with his Pho and Spring roll. I don't like Asian food so I decided to play it safe and just order a fried rice with grilled chicken. To my surprise the dish was very tasty and I can definitely see myself coming back to eat the fried rice again. I also ordered the strawberry lemonade and it was absolutely delicious. It was so flavorful and creamy. Will definitely come back read more

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This place was very clean!! The parking could be a challenge, but they've got some parking spaces in the alley as well. We had spring rolls and pho, both of them are fresh and tasty. They are reasonably priced as well. Highly recommended for the cold days. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Large pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Very frustrating experience today. We arrived for dinner because we'd had good experiences here a few years ago. I have many allergens. The menu itself indicated that they use soy, soy milk, gluten, etc. And to ask and let them know about allergens to be accommodated. However, when we tried to tell the waiter, he seemed annoyed by us asking about it. Told us they use soy in everything. He left grudgingly to ask about it amd came back to say I could have the crepes. But then said all meat is marinated in soy or the other sauce that has wheat. So... I could have a crepe with nothing no it apparently. Thats it, the only gluten and soy free item in the whole establishment apparently. Basic, don't trust their we will accommodate you note, because they absolutely will not. It's not actually hard to serve me. Other places do it all the time by steaming my food or microwaving it and using what they haven't sauced-up yet. But not here. Also, it is epic levels of loud in here. We had to shout to be heard even across a small table. read more

I still do takeout here. I have started reviewing their menu online and ordering online, and thus my experience is more in line with what I see on the menu. My initial complaint was due to their curry options and yet they still have the same 3 options which confounds me - meaning that there is the curry broth (for lack of a better word) and then you can add pineapple, broccoli and/or bamboo shoots. This still boggles my mind as it is not curry as I know it --- but I have learned to order 2 items and then take it home as add whatever addtional things I think it needs. I also like that they have very reasonable priced broths available. The food is good, Prices are typical for ABQ I guess. Service - I feel they workers are overworked and they look it. Not one of them really similes or takes time to approach a customer is a relaxed manner. I get the idea that all the workers are family? They do better with more relaxed customer service. read more

Very good spot for Vietnamese food in ABQ. The pho is so good and so is the banh mi. The space is clean and the service is fast. Truly a gem of a spot. read more

Oh My Goodness! Basil Leaf is one of my favorite spots. My go-to is the fried tofu with their 5-Star chili sauce b( I seriously use the whole bottle), plus the tofu spring rolls and vegetable pho- always comforting, consistent delicious, and fresh. I'm vegetarian and they have a vast selection of meat dish options for my family too, so everyone leaves happy. read more

Service was awful and a close of 9:00 means come at 8:00 because 8-20 and on you'll be rushed out and get little to ko service. We never got drinks and were told we had to order right away. At 9:00 we may have been shoved out the door! read more

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A great spot for Vietnamese food. This clean and cute spot has a large seating area for groups of all sizes. We ordered pho and vermicelli noodles and mango sticky rice for dessert. The soup came out very hot, the noodles were not overcooked, and the best part was the freshness of the basil and water sprout toppings. Paired with jalapeño slices and lime, of course. The flavor of the broth is so good! Just nutrient rich and tasty. The vermicelli noodles weee just as good. I would have liked more pickled veggies, but overall all the flavors blended together nicely. Lastly, we were served the mango sticky rice for dessert. I would have like fresh mango over thawed frozen mango because it was ice cold when served. The rice was served hot and coconut cream was very yummy paired with it. read more

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Clay pot rice! All I have to say is so delicious! First time here and will be coming back on my travels. I love the rice towards the bottom of the clay pot was crispy with caramelized with the sauce. This place is busy. So I recommend coming early or coming in their off times. The wait staff is very nice and very accommodating. The rice was so good, I bout some lemongrass noodles and the beef jerky with papaya salad. The papaya salad had great flavor along with the shredded beef jerky, which reminded me of Vietnam. There was a waiting list when I arrived, but it wasn't too bad. Enjoyed a beer while waiting and made my night! I will be back!! read more

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Three words - clay pot rice! So good that I dream about this dish! Easily one of the best clay pot rice I've ever had! Highly recommend the special clay pot rice which is mixture of chicken, pork and shrimp. Restaurant is very busy. We were lucky to get a table since we came early for dinner. But we watched the lines grow as we dined. Service is typical of a small VN place. But I will continue to come for the clay pot rice!! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Sizzlin' Claypot Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

After a trip to pick up some firewood, I was craving a bahn mi. Found that Basil Leaf makes their own bread, so decided to check it out. We ordered a bunch- my bf got pho with rare steak and the pork egg rolls, he loved both and enjoyed how spicy they made it on his request. I got the shrimp spring rolls and the lemongrass chicken sandwich. The spring rolls were big and came with peanut dipping sauce. I wish the spring rolls had mint and/or cilantro in them, they were just a little bland with shrimp, noodles and lettuce. The lemongrass chicken sandwich was amazing. Chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Loved that there were peanuts in it and the chili crisp I added made it perfect! Will definitely be heading back. We got our food to go, so the photo is not as pretty as I assume it would have looked inside the restaurant. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Shrimp spring rolls and lemongrass chicken sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

After scouring so many places I'd have to say this is the most Solid and consistent Vietnamese restaurant. Lots of options like most Asian restaurants but without sacrificing taste. Nice layout restaurant without feeling stuffy, especially when they're usually packed. Service could be more consistent, as sometimes they're attentive and bubbly, other times it looks like you're bothering them. Their bun Bo hue (Viet style) is good and not too spicy. Such an underrated dish as no one really order this over Phở. However, this is one of the very few places in ABQ that did this dish justice. Other recommended dishes are wonton soup, clay pot rice, broken rice combo, and bánh xèo (should be crispier, but the fish sauce is so balanced that makes every dip tasting perfect, tying all the flavor together). Totally Recommend trying this place first before trying the other Pho place in the area. read more

Overall: Basil Leaf doesn't quite live up to the hype but it serves decent Vietnamese food that can satisfy a craving. Food: Beef Spring Rolls: These big spring rolls are overfilled with noodles and could benefit from some more veggies. The sauce was too peanuty. Shrimp Egg Rolls: These were fairly crispy and I appreciate that it actually tasted like shrimp. However, the filling was very dense, like cooked shrimp paste. Shrimp & Chicken Crepe: These savory Vietnamese crepes are filled with your protein of choice, onions, and bean sprouts. They used fairly large sized shrimps. I just wish it was a little crispier. Beef Clay Pot: This had broccoli, mushrooms, and cashews mixed in. It was very tasty but maybe a little under seasoned. Viet Iced Coffee: Apparently, this is one of the best versions that my partner has had. It has a slightly nutty chocolatey finish. Service: 4 The servers were nice and patient with our questions. Food did not take too long to come out. Ambiance: 4 The restaurant is located in its own small plaza, but there isn't much parking for a fairly busy restaurant. The restaurant itself is clean but a little noisy. read more

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Way more crowded than we expected for a Thursday evening - both with carryout orders as well as dine-in guests. Fortunately, that didn't slow down their staff! We were sat immediately and served just as quickly, and I really appreciated that the chairs had some cushion for a more comfortable dine-in experience. Tried the fresh spring rolls with pork plus small pho tai. The spring roll was good, but I think I would've preferred the shrimp, which is my usual. Even the small pho was too much food, and I'll be honest - the broth didn't do it for me. I liked the quantity and quality of the steak and veggies, but the broth was cloudier than what I've come to expect with my favorite pho joints. Will return to try the pho ga and a vermicelli bowl, but if the chicken broth is underwhelming, I'll keep hunting for my go-to pho spot in ABQ. read more

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Excellent Vietnamese pho and quick service. The place does get busy but it does not stop them from delivering food on time each time. I love the chicken pho as it tastes like a more clear broth and adding the wontons are amazing. I get it with rice noodles as well. Thai tea was okay, needed to be stronger. They give great quality food for decent prices and is a nice quick meal anytime! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Wow! Good delish food, and at such a low price. We went on a weeknight at 5 pm and the place was almost packed. Clearly a popular favorite. The jackfruit shake was amazing. I have never had a jackfruit shake but now I'm hooked. We got the clay pot rice with shrimp. 10/10. The mango sticky rice was easily shareable between 3! read more

Awesome food. It is just hard to get a table because this place is always packed. Good for take out.

Basil leaf is my favorite pho restaurant in NM.. everything I've tried here is really good. Service is excellent every time I've gone.

Heard all good things about basil leaf, so we decided to pay it a visit today. The parking lot was full, but despite that we were seated immediately. It was a full restaurant and a bit loud, but there was enough help to take care of us all. We were brought water immediately as well once we were sat. It took a moment for the waitress to come... which was fine since we needed a moment anyways. We ordered and food was out in less than 10 min. Broth in the pho was savory and delicious! Very comforting to enjoy. My husband loved his stir fry noodles. Despite saying several times how full he was, he couldn't help but going in for more. The peanut sauce was a bit thicker than what I'm used to, but it was tasty with my shrimp spring rolls read more

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I just moved to ABQ and Basil Leaf was close by and always looked busy so I decided to finally try it. The service was good and the place was spacious and clean but unfortunately the food was disappointing. The pho broth was bland and the noodles were mushy. The banh xeo was good but the fish sauce tasted watered down, which I assume is to cater to western palates and was a let down. I'm surprised at all the good reviews. I was hoping to have found my go to place but I've been told there are better Vietnamese places in town so I most likely won't be back for a while if at all. read more

Great food and service every time. We come by every month or so and the workers already know what we like. I really use to love this place more with the old owners but still one of the best Pho's in town. read more

It's been awhile since dining here, and a few things have changed in the menu. Upon entering, they had a sign that said l stated that they're now doing automatic 18% gratuity of parties 5+. We were 3 adults and 2 small children, with 1 in a high chair. They were avle to seat us right away on a Saturday night. I've always been impressed about their fast service. Their menu updated prices and added a la cart prices if you want to add extras like different meats. I got the Regular/Medium Lemongrass Soup ($11.50) with Pork Blood ($2). I can't remember if the Vietnamese style (includes pork blood and pork feet) was cheaper before, but in other Vietnamese restaurants I've been to, they usually uncharged the "Vietnamese style" by $2-3. I'm still grateful they have that option though. It was very oily (normal), and flavorful, but mild. I Iike spicy, so I add extra jalapeños. I also asked for extra raw beef slices ($3) that you'd normally get with pho. The beef slices were thin and tender. I also ordered the Jackfruit shake (~$3), which was sweet and refreshing. Everyone else ordered pho. We got the kid's bowl ($8) for my 2 kids to share, a small ($10.50) and, a large combination bowl (~$18). Lol The kid's bowl was slightly smaller than the small. I got the toppings on the side and used them. The kids devoured it. The service was good. We got our food in a timely manner. We ordered to-go and thankfully we lingered bc the owner came up to us with a corrected bag. Somehow, the server delivered someone else's bag. It's not an authentic Asian restaurant if the owner isn't openly scolding their employees for a mistake. Lol Our bill included the automatic 18% gratuity. The food is good, and is our local favorite pho place, and we will be back. read more

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We ordered the combination Pho and combination clay pot. $25. These 2 dishes are our 2 favorite dishes in New Mexico! Basil leaf is not suffering the same reduction in quality but increase in price that other restaurants have suffered over the past 3 years. Every time we go we are happy to learn that our favorite foods made by our favorite people are still top notch at a fair price! This is what the restaurant business should be all about. Thank you for being a dining choice that is worth the price and effort. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Pho menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Combination noodle bowl was on my mind today so I had to go in and treat myself! Ingredients are fresh, tasty, crunchy, colourful and very satisfying. Get the mango sticky rice for desert. Service is always pleasant. read more

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This restaurant is very popular and has great reviews... But I have to say that, for me, from my background coming from Seattle, (which is a very Asian influenced cooking city...) I found the food at Basil Leaf to be just on the "medium to good" scale. Really nothing exceptional about it. Sorry, just gotta speak my truth. I've only been here once and it was really crowded. So if I went here regularly, I'm sure I would find a few select menu items that are exceptional... (?) but I think I just didn't hit them on my first trip. read more

I just can't get enough Basil leaf. It's one of those joints that never ceases to amaze me with the efficiency of service & the delicious food! It is always busy, but seems there is always a table either available, or being wiped down for ya. This visit we deviated from our normal spring rolls, and we ordered the fried shrimp egg rolls for starters and my eyes rolled back into my head. Somehow these crispy delights taste similar to chicharrones! Thank you pork fat! With a blended shrimp filling and a nice sauce for dipping. Next up, Hubs and I shared the pad thai because it is HUGE (3 adult servings at least) and we enjoyed every morsel. But the best part is you don't leave feeling like you need a nap. Excellent work, Basil Leaf! read more

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It's been 3 years of visiting this place at least once per month and just realized I have never reviewed it. This was the first restaurant we visited when we moved here. Ever since this has been our greatest source of comfort food with their delicious pho. A regular plate should be enough but they do have a large one just in case you need a lot more pho. Their sandwiches are good, especially the one with grilled pork. If you want dry noodles with a lot of flavor, the grilled pork noodle bowl should satisfy your appetite. The pan seared fillet mignon is delicious and minimalist. And today, for the first time I had the sizzling clay pot with pork and it was to die for! Every server we have had is great, so great that some of them know our regular orders precisely. Food comes out fast every time! The decor of the place is cozy and inviting and there's always people enjoying their meals just like us. In fact, this place has a very special place in our hearts and bellies! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - 50. Sizzlin' Claypot Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We have dinner here at least once a month. The service has gone down hill, but was saved by our server this evening. We had been in the restaurant seated and brought water and then forgotten about. I had to ask "out loud" if anyone was going take our order. He (our watiter) saved the entire dinner. The lady's sort of didn't care. Sad, because this place was alway a favorite. Also, raise the prices instead of cutting back on food. It's just NOT what it use to be and it shows in the servings. read more

Long time patron - best Vietnamese cuisine in the 505. Their spring rolls and peanut sauce are amazing. Fantastic crepes and clay pots. The grilled lemongrass chicken is a must. Friendly and fast service. Highly recommended! read more

Extremely fast service at near full capacity on a Sunday afternoon. Picky kids who only want McDonald's and chicken fingers enjoyed the shrimp fried rice and shakken beef (filet mignon). The beef skewers were also quite delicious as were the cold sake, fresh coconut water (coconut included), and fried egg rolls. Pro-tip, drink the coconut water and poor your sake into the coconut . You are welcome. The strawberry lemonade is really freshly crushed strawberries read more

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DO NOT COME HERE! My family and I used to love this place having consistently coming back for the pho, lemongrass chicken, and good service. We came back last night and the pho tasted like dirty laundry. I am not kidding. At first I ignored it, but as I began looking around the people in the front are dropping clean spoons onto the floor and wrapping them to serve to people. Our server was ridiculously rude. Not to mention she was cleaning off the tables and throwing the food onto other plates and our shoes. I am so disappointed in this place and have not experienced such a horrible dining experience. Go to bamboo by Kulantro. I will not be back here. read more