Great food, decent price. Definitely recommend this hidden gem in Wausau. Plus there is an Asian…read moremarket right next door.

Came in for lunch, was greeted right away and food came out fast. Had the Large combo pho, broth…read morewas good without adding anything and well portioned.

Fantastic! Get service and better food! Just ate and already craving more. Kids loved the orange…read morechicken!

We just got take out so can't say I can give a complete review…read more My wife went in and said the place was nice. The food was ready on time. We had drunken noodles and orange peel chicken. The drunken noodles were great but we got no spice and probably should've gotten it a little more spicy. The orange peel chicken was amazing. Definitely best rendition of orange chicken I've had. Will be trying this again!!

This is hand's down the best tasting and most authentic pho I've ever had at any restaurant!!! I…read moreordered the large and couldn't finish it. The broth was delicious even before adding anything. They are generous with the meat and noodles. And, the price was more than fair. We also had the papaya which was delicious!!! I wish I could go back but I live out of state. The service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. We sat at a booth that allowed us to look out at a beautiful tree across the street. It was a truly authentic and delicious Hmong meal. I'll definitely go back every time I'm in Wausau.

This is my go-to Hmong owned restaurant in Wausau. Some locals I know rate a restaurant based on…read morehow their pho tastes like and that's all they can say. You can eat way more different items than just pho here. They have everything from laab to Hmong sausage with sticky rice and of course, egg rolls. Ok, food is pretty average however their menu is extensive. The food tastes so, SO much better than the Hmong delis in the same area. Their pepper dip is delicious. Great location; right on South 3rd Avenue where I grew up as a kid. Private parking. The establishment was an old supper club back in my day. Nostalgic. The ambience need some work. Everything is dated and dark. Like a grandparents basement. I was bothered with the group sitting next us. One guy spoke as if his buddies were standing a half block away. Our server was quick on his feet and helpful with the menu. He answered questions promptly and gave us a heads up if an item would be delayed in preparing. So helpful. We didn't have to wait long to get our food. Shorter time than at the local Hmong deli, I can promise you that and the restaurant was half full. Would, and have, returned.

The ONLY place in Wausau to get Bao and it's so yummy! The bun is soft and packed full with meat…read moreand veggies. The staff is friendly and answered all my questions! Can't wait to return to get some more bao!

The location as others have mentioned was weird. When we got there the entrance was questionable…read morebut luckily there was someone who looked like a worker was outside so she directed us. We sat at the bar but just ordered food. My seat was uncomfortable but my husband said his was good. Not sure if it was just the chair I was in. Service was good. The pad Thai I felt was a bit greasy but still tasted good. The papaya salad came with some extra ingredients which was a pleasant surprise. It was on the more sour side but still good. Overall, it was a good experience but probably wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

My favorite restaurant in Stevens Point. Family owned and…read morewonderful recipes! We've tried multiple things and have never been disappointed.

Their pho is delicious!!!! I had not had pho for over 3 years since I moved to the area. Found this…read morelittle gem and was curious how their pho tasted... man was it delicious. Husband orders the Pad Thai and it was equally delicious. Definitely coming back!

I've eaten here a couple of times. If you have a belief system that a restaurant in a strip mall…read morecan't be good, discard the notion and head to Big Pot. I've had the combination pho on both visits. The broth is flavorful and the ingredients (brisket, tripe and meatballs) are plentiful. If you finish the bowl you'll have to be rolled in Violet fashion to the nearest juicer. On my last visit, I added an order of spring rolls. They were great. Service on both visits has been great. Prices are slightly higher than average but not out-of-line for the portion sizes. As for ambiance, it is industrial in finish, but I come for the food, not the decor. I'll definitely keep this in my rotation of Asian style restaurants in Appleton!

The food was very delicious . Our waiter was very kind and sweet. The vibe of this place is really…read morenice and calm. I would recommend to come here ! Everything was amazing !

Really not that impressive. I got pho to go, and it was very unflavored broth and nothing truly…read morestood out. The service was subpar, and the ambience was bleh.

I was recommended to try this as it was supposed to have good food. I brought my Hmong cousin and…read morehis family, we ordered a bunch of food, and we were NOT impressed. The service was kind and quick, the food was ick! The pho broth tasted old and stale, the spicy beef laab was dry and had way too many onions, and the egg rolls (will be elaborated on later). We choked down as much as possible. The orange chicken was mushy and had questionable meat quality. My pregnant wife couldn't eat more than two bites without concern of later effects. The egg rolls, the egg rolls were $24 for 12. When we got them they were maybe 3" long with noodles inside. They're supposed to be pork egg rolls. There were no vegetables just noodles with a crumble of pork. I would never pull myself to subject anyone to eating there again. Please GS specialty.... Open back up for our safety!!!

We've visited here a total of 3 times before writing this review. I am not related nor do I know…read morethe owners personally so there is no bias here. What caught my attention was the banh mi sandwiches. I find it difficult to find a decent sandwich in the area. Some has too much watered pickled veggies or there may not be pate in it, so I wanted to try instead of relying on other's review. With that said, I'll get to the point and say the banh mi's are pretty good. It has a nice ratio of veggies to meat and yes, it has pate. The jalapeño is sliced thinly, just like I like it, so I'm able to handle the heat. The baguette is not toasted but it has a nice hard shell and soft inside. The meats, we got a pork one, are seasoned well. The veggies, mainly carrots, were pickled nicely. It's not dripping wet. Now for the pho, it was alright. The broth was cloudy but also seasoned well. The sliced meat did not taste fresh. I've eaten boiled freezer burnt meats before and that's how it tasted like. Not pleasant. The service was fast. I've been here to pick up just sandwiches before and I've waited no more than 10 minutes. We waited about 10 minutes when we did dine in. There were only another couple there so that may be the reason for the quick service. They bring their kids to this establishment? I heard a toddler crying from the back and kitchen area. The bathroom was clean. The decor is simple and minimal. Overall, I will return if I'm in the area. The owners were pleasant and location was easy to find with plenty of parking.

Went here for lunch with a friend during the week. They seemed short staffed but were doing the…read morebest they could-- this isn't uncommon during COVID and I don't think they should get dinged for that in a review-- businesses are doing the best they can. That said, if you have a strict hour lunch, you may want to see if you can call ahead. We were there about 55 min total (actually in the restaurant) which didn't leave us much drive time (but luckily, being just ten min late or so isn't a big deal for either of us) I ordered the Pho and it was pretty good. It wasn't OMG good, but I wouldn't have any issue ordering it again. My friend ordered the chicken curry and said the flavor was good. It's served with a nice amount of rice. The only criticism they had was that it was all dark meat and not necessarily trimmed the best, but this friend prefers white meat, so it wouldn't have been rated perfect for that reason. We got meatballs as well and I really enjoyed those. When we were there, it was pretty busy, but the host was prompt and friendly, the open tables were clean... And that was with staffing seeming short, so they were obviously doing the best they could with service.

I have heard about Basil Café for a while and finally checked it out with a few friends just before…read moreChristmas. We all shared the bang bang broccoli. Oh my goodness, sooo good. I could use the bang bang broccoli as an entrée. I ordered the entrée feature for this season. I believe it was called Guay Tiew. Had beef bone and a meatball for the protein. It was definitely good but it was a lacking some flavor. I want to visit again soon. Staff was fantastic.

I am a first timer to Basil Cafe and wanted to share my experience. I moved here from the Bay Area…read moreand I love any type of Asian food. All my local friends recommended that I try Basil Cafe. And I did and it was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had in 40 years. I asked a friend if she had tried this cafe and she hadn't. FYI, I called around 7:15 prior to our arrival and asked what time they closed. He said come now since the kitchen closes at 8 and all orders have to be in before then. It was a Friday night, we arrived at the restaurant and were sat immediately. At 7:20ish the restaurant was still busy which we thought was a good sign. Our server greeted us with the menus and walked away. I didn't think anything of it until she returned to take our order. The initial impression was EXTREMELY uninviting and we should have left at that point. Her first words, "you know we close at 8" which we knew and were trying to hurry to be respectful of the chefs. We immediately ordered which was approximately 5 minutes after being sat. She asked if we wanted our food mild or spicy and then walked away. She did bring us water but never refilled until we were almost done with our meals. She even spilled water as she was pouring and not once to she say sorry or clean it up. Our food was delivered promptly by another server who at least had a smile. As we unfolded our napkins to eat, our server dropped the check and requested to flip it over when ready to pay. My guest looked at me in amazement and stated, "Wow we haven't even taken a bite." As we ate our meals, not once did she approach us to ask if we needed anything else or how the food was. I watched her interact with another table and she seemed to attend to their requests. I was in disbelief by the way she handled herself as a server. I just kept thinking, wow I'm actually paying money for this. We were never rude and remained polite even though her service was HORRIBLE. My guest looked at me and said, "I have lived her all my life and have never had this kind of experience at a restaurant." I was so disappointed about my choice of restaurant that I did not even finish my meal. I took maybe 2 bites and was done. Being that I barely touched my meal, most waitress would have asked if it was ok but not our server. "You want that boxed?" I was like "Yes Please" while thinking "hell yes so I can get out of here." We left within 40 minutes of our arrival so the kitchen had barely rung the closing bell. As soon as I got in my car, I immediately texted my friend who raved about your restaurant and advised "F that place, never again, I have never been treated so badly by a server." I did check the restaurant reviews after this and it spoke of the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the food, and the drinks. Well I wish I could have experienced that but no! I contemplated writing this review since it usually goes nowhere so I spoked to my friends who have visited your establishment and those who have not. The friends who have visited were very disappointed and others stated, "they would not be dining there". They all came to the same conclusion to share so if anyone is trying to figure out whether Panda Express or Basil Cafe, the Panda would be my first choice after this. If I could give you a ZERO star I would but 1 star it is since that is my only option. I will say the food was good so thanks to the chef. But I rather dine at a restaurant with crappy food with an exceptional server than the opposite. I did give her a tip even though she did not deserve it. Hopefully she shares her tips with the chef since they did all the work.

Came here for a late lunch on the weekend. Quick seating, good service…read more Would pass on the food. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Lacking flavor/depth. Added chili oil for an additional cost which only added a bit of a heat. Pork was meh, again, no flavor, not melt in your mouth. Would pass up on this place. Could make an instant pack at home a lot better.

This place was a pleasant surprise The ramen was really flavorful, with a rich broth and perfectly…read morecooked noodles that made the wait worth it. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell care goes into each bowl. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once the food arrived, it was easy to forget about it. Definitely worth trying if you're craving tasty, satisfying ramen and don't mind a little patience. There is metered parking outdoors that takes quarters and also has an app.