Now I've seen it all! As a Basque-American I almost fainted while walking into to the Food Hall in Downtown Boise Idaho where I'm visiting for the first time, a Basque-Vietnamese restaurant. The owners consist of a superb Vietnamese cook and her Basque husband who is the grandson of a renowned Basque chorizo and sausage maker here in the Basque Capital of the USA, Boise. Sure, you can get traditional Basque food nearby on the Basque Block however, if you want to be adventurous and try something unique, this is the eatery for you.. oh yeah- don't be in a hurry as Robin prepares every dish to order. read more

They have some really great sandwich sandwiches here. Unfortunately they made too much meat and the sandwich was a bit overwhelming with the toppings being off ratio wise. This made it really hard to eat the sandwich without stuff just spilling everywhere. But hey, I was able to take the pork belly home for another day. read more

Basquenese - Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Took so long to try this place after hearing good things about it! It's located inside the food hall, and the restaurant is this weird mix of basque cuisine and Vietnamese food. However, they're pretty solid! I tried the mama's chicken. This is pretty much your traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken or viet basil popcorn chicken. They did a good job replicating it! Can't complain. I also had the steak loaded fries - which was decent. And the garlic noodles - very garlicky but if you love garlic, you will enjoy it. It's a pretty popular viet noodles dish asl. If you're vegan, they also have a tofu banh mi! I really want to come back and try the other dishes. Unfortunately, when I came in, they said they didn't have any croquetas. Not sure if they still sell it but it wasn't on the menu anymore. Hope they bring it back? read more

What can I say besides that it was honestly overwhelming and underwhelming at the same time. I got the special summer bowl and it had so many different flavors that just did not hit the mark. The sauce was very bland and didn't stick out at all. Now on the good stuff, my Thai tea was really delicious and refreshing. The designs and graffiti look of the place were really cool as well. The highlight was the sandwich, my boyfriend absolutely loved and demolished it. And I thought it was really good as well. Service wasn't bad at all either. Wait time was a little long, but the portions were very big. If we do come back I will definitely be trying a different item. read more

Basquenese - Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Good food and quick service! The croquetas were absolutely delicious and melted in my mouth. I had one of the hottest jalapeños I've ever tasted in the bahn mi, so just be aware of the jalapeños. I am a fan of garlic, but the garlic noods were overpowered with garlic and didn't taste like much else. read more

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This was one of the better banh mi's I've had in a while. The tofu banh mi and the Thai tea were both delicious. I don't love food courts as a dinning experience typically but I'll deal with it for a sandwich like that. read more

Basquenese - Tofu Banh Mi - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was hesitant when hearing about a Basque-Vietnamese fusion spot but am glad I was intrigued enough to try it. We got the crispy pork belly banh mi and were blown away by the flavor. The quality of the ingredients were amazing, and the bread was the perfect amount of crispy. If I lived in Boise, I would definitely be back to try more things on the menu here! read more

Not long ago some friends of mine went to Basquenese and had their Pho and said it was good. So today I decided to go there before going to the movies to try it. Let me say that Basquenese does not disappoint. I've been all over town to search for the best pho and their Pho is seriously the best in town. If you're looking for pho, this is the place. read more

Basquenese - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

They are in a food court and I was super excited to try them. I stopped by to get a sandwich here. I opted for the tofu banh mi. Because I don't eat red meat, they asked me if they should fry the tofu separately and use their regular fryer and I said yes. When I got my sandwich, the tofu was basically a burnt crisp that felt inedible. I took out the tofu from my sandwich and tried to eat the rest. The bun was pretty big and even with the tofu, I think the bun to filling ratio was off. The pickled veggies were delicious though. Overall, even if my tofu wasn't burnt, this was at best, an average sandwich. Not sure it was worth the price. read more

I was excited when I heard Basquenese opened up a storefront at the Warehouse and took my husband there for dinner this past Tuesday evening. I'm Vietnamese, so I was interested in seeing how this fusion would play out and went in blind to avoid spoilers. Unfortunately, Basquenese came up short. We ordered the Loaded Solomo Fries, Char Siu Bánh Mì, a side of Basque croquetas, and a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was $16 for the bánh mì - kind of crazy but ok, I was willing to pay it to support a local business. They also have a sign that warns you that the portions are big (which prob plays into menu pricing). Taking the subpar service out of the equation, the menu could use improvement. Let's start with the croquetas - delicious! Nothing but positive things to say there. The Vietnamese iced coffee had too much cream, so it ended up being more cream and less coffee. The Loaded Solomo Fries were topped with chunks of pork loin and the fries were drenched in this white sauce. Pork was good but those flavors didn't mesh with their white sauce - the pork marinade and that heavy, creamy sauce was not it. Everything on the bánh mì but the char siu was great. Pickled veggies, fresh cucumber and cilantro - fantastic! The cucumbers were even peeled the traditional way where some of the skin was gone! Also, this is me nitpicking but I prefer julienned over sliced cucumbers in bánh mì. The char siu was good but could've used more roasting. Not sure if this was their part of their branding, but there were literal chunks of char siu stuffed in there. I get adding in more protein to maybe justify the price tag, but there's a fine balance between quality and quantity. I'd be ok paying the same amount if the char siu was sliced and neatly packed in. Presentation is extremely important in Vietnamese dishes and this was not giving. It just felt sloppy and excessive. Service was subpar. The cashier was rude and patronizing so I matched his energy. Not much else to say there. All in all, I really wanted to like Basquenese but walked away disappointed instead. read more

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We ate at the Basquenese at 'The Warehouse Food Hall' in Boise. Nice menu with a pretty great selection of Basque and Vietnamese cuisine. Well-priced and the portions are HUGE! Made fresh -- there was a 25-30 minute wait for our order, so don't be in a rush. The Chicken Garlic Noods were fantastic, I ordered the small size and had 2 entire meals. The chicken was lightly fried and there were a lot of pieces, tons of noodles and so much yummy garlic! Lots of seating in the common area, and several coffee and drink places as well if you're not interested in their beverage menu. Parking is on the street or in a garage just a few steps away. read more

Basquenese - Chicken Garlic Noods (Small size) - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Barbie is amazing! I've loved everything I tried from her and the seasonal specials like the lemongrass summer bowl and the meatball banh mi are icing on the cake. She's been the best with some of my weird requests. I appreciate her and the staff always being so kind about it. read more

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We got to hit up Basquenese today at the Warehouse. After hearing about them opening a store front, of course we had to try it out. It's neat that they have Basque options and Vietnamese options to pick from. You can smell the garlic that they were cooking with for the Vietnamese options. It smelled heavenly! The menu looked really good but we decided to try Vietnamese food today. We grabbed the Mama's Chicken with noodles and the char sui banh mi. They did not hold back on portions! The noodles were piling out of the bowl and the char sui was falling out of the bread. The bread for the char sui was fresh! The exterior was crunchy and the middle was so soft it was stuffed with char sui, pickled carrots, cilantro, cucumber and jalapenos. It's a beautiful piece of art looking at it. I appreciated all the flavors and textures of the banh mi. The heat, the savory and the bread all married well together. Unfortunately, the char sui for me didn't work. I was expecting traditional char sui and it didn't taste anything like it. With that being the main character of the sandwich and having a different expectation of the char sui, I just couldn't like the sandwich. Don't get me wrong, it's a very good sandwich but it didn't hit for me. The Mama's chicken was tasty! The chicken was so tender and savory. The noodles were stir fried in garlic and other seasonings as well. Since they use udon noodles, it is a lot of noodles that they give you. They are chewy and such a good base for the sauce that they use cause it soaks up all the goodness. The staff is 50/50. The gal that helped us and I'm assuming the owner were nice. They gentleman that helped me with my food when it was ready could work on his customer service. They had 8 to 9 trays out with 3 of them with food on them. Trying to not grab the wrong tray I simply asked if this was my tray. Clearly that was the wrong question to ask cause he was rude with his response. I know you're busy but I wasn't trying to not to grab the wrong tray since they were similar. I guess I should have known better. Overall, it was an ok experience. It will be a while before I would try them again. After that kind of encounter, it has left a bitter taste in my mouth. It's the whole experience for me, food and customer service. I don't want to be treated like that again. read more

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I'm Vietnamese use to eating a lot of really good Pho. I was extremely pleased Mama's Saigon Pho. The broth was rich, savoury with a rare touch of marrow fat to deepen the soup flavors. Instead of using raw flank steak, Bambi grilled it giving the whole bowl a smoky taste. Yum. Now that I've had their soup, I'm coming back to try their meats and banh mi sandwiches. Hands down, one of the top 5 pho bowls in Idaho. read more

Every now and then, someone creates an amazing fusion of cultural food. Basquenese is such an example. Had the Char Siu Banh Mi and it is a two person sandwich. Added an order of Croquetas as a combo. After operating for a few years in the truck and gathering a very grateful following, we saw the great news that they will be opening inside a food court in downtown Boise. No doubt that will change the eating habits of the city. Congrats read more

Best Vietnamese food in Boise! Barbie makes everything from scratch. Mama's chicken with garlic noodles are wonderful. Only complaint is that it is located in Warehouse:/ read more

The OG Basque sandwich is not just one of the best things in Boise, it's one of the best things I've ever eaten.

I am a regular at this spot and I especially love the garlic noodles and chicken. The food is on par with the street and savory foods in the Bay Area, California. This is the only place in Boise where you can get Asian style popcorn chicken, and it's just so mouthwatering and flavorful. They also don't skimp out on the garlic at all and the udon noodles are so firm and chewy. The chorizo croquetas are also a super tasty snack. The service from the crew every time I'm here keeps me coming back! read more

Basquenese - Garlic noodles, chorizo croquetas, and Mama's Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

One of the best new places in the food hall! Found my hungry self downtown last week after the festival of trees and ordered the Hangry. I was not hangry enough because this sucker was HUGE. I managed to only finish the pork belly side, but my husband happily picked all the charsui off the other side. The fries were great too. I will happily come back and pick this spot again! read more

Oh how I've been wanting to try this wonderful business . What an amazing combination of Basque and Vietnamese food. The service was stellar. I appreciated the service from the young lady that took my order to the cook who took his time to come over and chat with me. Barbie the owner was not in today but her vision and menu was shining bright today. The restaurant is located in the Warehouse in Downtown Boise. The Warehouse houses 16 different restaurants under one roof. The atmosphere is like one big restaurant...think family style. It is great for large groups, families or a date night. I enjoyed the sheepherder sandwich and it was divine. I will definitely be back. read more

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Is it weird that I'm reviewing this place off memory? I'm craving it. Been eating Barbie's food since she was in a food truck off Chinden. I haven't had alot of the menu, because I can't get past the Tofu Bahn Mi! Consistency is king and they wear the crown. I hate when a place gets a following and starts skimping on ingredients and serving size. Not this place. Always fresh. Forever unique. Incredible fam. Planning my Friday lunch venture already (it's currently Monday) read more

Was at the food court last weekend saw someone eating a dish that looked amazing and different, when asked he said it was the "Mama' noodles w/ chicken" for Basquenese. This weekend we stopped by to give it a try... my God it was delicious! The flavors are quite different than most any other food I've had. The noodles are thick udon style the chocken extremely tender and so so good. My lady was very skeptical as she doesn't usually venture out of more simple foods she's famliar with and when the lady behind the counter said the noodles had a bit of a vinegar bite my lady was not excited to try it but once it arrived and she had a bite she and I both LOVED it! It was enough food for us to eat lots there then again tonight for dinner for 2. I can't say enough about how impressive this dish is. read more

I've been to Basque country. I ordered a Solomo Sando sandwich doubting than anybody outside the region could really make a good one. I have been proven wrong. The bread was perfect. The fillings were perfect. It was served hot and fresh as if I was sitting in San Sebastian. If you like perfectly cooked marinated pork on a perfectly baked bun, this is the place. read more

This was such an amazing foodgasm experience. This unassuming trailer on a dirt lot delivered an AMAZING sandwich. New pregnacy craving unlocked! The tofu was marinated in this out of this world flavor explosion, and gave it such a unique color. The texture was on point for the tofu, pickled veg, and the bun had the most perfect crunchy crust. Word of warning to vegans, and those with allergies though, they do fry up their French fries with the same oil as meats. Makes sense as it is such a small establishment. Barbie, the owner is super sweet, personable, and is an amazing chef! Adore this place. Might need to come back every day read more

Basquenese - Vegan Banh Mi sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Tried this place at the warehouse. I got the mama chicken garlic noodles and the ube coffee. They do not skimp on the portions! The garlic noodles though I thought were way too salty and will not be ordering that again but definitely would come back for the ube coffee! Overall great food portions but the noodles weren't worth the money but the drink was really good :) read more

Food was great, very large portion sizes that make the price worth it! Very fresh and flavorful. Cant wait to try other menu items. read more

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Last fall my husband & I ventured from Boise to Vietnam so I could go to the source of my favorite food. We ate Bahn-mi in the city of Hoi An where the dish originated. When I tell you Barbie at Basquenese nailed it, trust me! Her bread is fluffy on the inside, crispy on the out, the pork belly is carmelized in sauce, the pickled veggies are vibrant and tangy! This is by far not just the best Bahn mi, it's the best lunch in Boise for sure. I have tried most regular items on the menu and everything is phenomenal. And I LOVE she is always throwing out new specials for us try . I'm so grateful they have moved out of the food truck and into a regular spot because if I can't eat here once a week I go through withdrawals. Love you Basquenese!!! read more

Absolutely amazing. Had the solomo fries and they came out pretty quick, well seasoned and hot. Could tell it was freshly prepared and right out of the fryer/off the grill. I'll definitely be back to try more off the menu. read more

Best Banh Mi in Bosie! The bred is spot on! The crispy pork is perfect! The veggies and everything else complemented it perfectly! This is the second time eating here and would recommend it to anyone who likes Banh Mi. If you get here at a busy time you might have to wait for it a little bit, but there is a bar you can sit at and wait for your food! read more

I've been wanting to try Basquenese for a while, and it was so good! I got the pork belly banh mi and a side of croquettes. You could easily share the sandwich and side and be stuffed. read more

I tried the brick and mortar location in the Warehouse today. I really wanted to like this food because I've been following the truck online for awhile. I ordered the $16 Mama's chicken bowl and sadly the chicken was inedible I tried hard to find some good bites since I paid so much but the quality of the meat was really poor - very fatty and the couple pieces I found that were not fatty were hammered and overcooked. The rice, garnish and sauce were fine but the star of the dish was a total disappointment. I'd give them another chance and try a different dish if they weren't so pricey. read more

The food maybe good from what i heard because i never got the chance to try it. I went this Friday night 03/14 and apparently they close at 9:20pm and not 10:00pm because thats when i walked over there to try to order and they said "were no longer taking orders." I look around and look at my phone and it's 9:20 and everywhere else was still taking orders but i guess they don't care about money if they're willing to close that early. All i can say is I'm not going to waste my time and be playing this game of "oh i wonder what time they're gonna close today." read more

Wow!! This place was phenomenal! It's a MUST TRY. Fresh, fast, amazing service, and food. Went there for lunch today way too hungry wanting to make sure we tried a little bit of everything. So we ended up ordering the "Hangry banh mi", the basque cheesesteak with croquetas on the side along with some spicy garlic noodles everything was SO full of flavor and huge portions! We did not need all that food(like I mentioned huge portions) but we sure did enjoy it!! Thank you so much can't wait to go back read more

The best Vietnamese food we've found in the treasure valley! Barbie cooks with her heart and soul and has finally given us a taste of home that we haven't been able to find! Follow her on Instagram and Facebook to see her winter hours! Our family favorites are the banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), banh bao, and mama's chicken! read more

OMG just had the mama's chicken garlic noodles, the chicken lemongrass vermicelli noodle, and the bahn mi to share with friends at lunch. First, their new location at the Downtown Marketplace is first class and their food is off the charts. The flavors are mouth-busting and to live for! Can't recommend this restaurant more highly. There's absolutely somethere at Basquenese for everyone!!!! read more

Unique and delicious! We adore the people and the food. Looking forward to them having a brick and mortar.

After reading several amazing reviews I had to give it a try. They delivered on all the hype. So glad to have the new DoorDash option. Everything was superbly delicious! read more

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I love a good bahn mi. I've had great and I've had so-so sandwiches. From Hawaii to California to New York and Paris. A food truck in LA was the best I had until today. Basquenese makes the best bahn mi I have ever had. I new the other efforts in Boise were at best average (I've tried them all) and I had come to accept that I would have to get my fix when I traveled. No more!! I have found one of the best bahn mi sandwiches anywhere at Basquenese. I ordered the Hangry - half charge siu / half crispy pork belly. When I ordered I thought $17 was a little on the high but when I got my sandwich I realized it was a bargain! The chunks of crispy pork belly were literally spilling out of the sandwich. The bread roll was crunchy and tasty, the veges fresh and crisp and the char siu had great flavor. The Vietnamese coffee was a perfect match. The garlic noodles looked really good - next time. Can't wait to go back!! read more

We have been coming for the past 6 months and recently has become a Saturday treat. Definitely every single time it's a hit but never a miss. If you haven't try Basquenese what the heck are you doing? read more

Every single item that Barbie makes is delicious and made with such ferocious love that you can taste it. The food is naturally made, and the pickled veggies are so good that they can eat a whole jar of them! My favorite that I will get every time is Mama's Chicken and then the Solomo Sandwich. But like I said, ALL the food is amazing. Definitely give Basquenese a try. You will not regret it, I promise! read more