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    Green Basil Dimsum & Pho

    4.2 (236 reviews)
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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Fried salmon
    Kevin C.

    It wasn't the best. I expected the fried salmon to actually be a full salmon but it turned into fried little chunks of salmon. Probably would not go back

    Shrimp dumplings, steamed pork and shrimp shumai, pork buns
    R2d2 I.

    We ordered steamed shrimp dumplings, steamed pork and shrimp shumai, chive dumplings, steamed pork buns, summer rolls that came with a sweet peanut sauce, taro salad-most of the dimsum were sizable and came in sizes of four with exception of steamed pork buns which came in a set of three. I think friend was surprised taro salad is actually fried and sweet-the foods are tasty but on greasier side. People who work here are no nonsense, efficient, but could be seen as bit blunt, which might or might not bother you. We had a large order and were also overcharged one extra order of shrimp dumplings so just double check when show your receipt. Dim sum mostly around 7 dollars each-okay happy with the food but I wouldn't say it's highest quality, hence 4/5 stars. It's seat yourself and we were able to walk in during lunch and there were plenty of tables. Food came out generally fast and hot

    Kevin V.

    We walked in during lunch hour and we were immediately seated. The menu and ice waters were given to us right after. The servers were friendly and let us take our time in looking over the menu before ordering. I ordered the Green Basil Pho which came with Rare, Flank, Well-Done Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Tendon, Tripe, and Meatball. My dad ordered the create your own pho bowl and the crispy fried egg rolls. I like how they offer a create your own bowl so you can customize the different proteins you like in your pho. The broth of my pho was very tasty and the noodle to broth ratio was good for me. At some restaurants, i tend to find the noodle to broth ratio off. The crispy fried egg rolls were great for an appetizer. The restaurant had music playing in the background and there it looked clean when we walked in. The prices were a bit more expensive than other vietnamese restaurants but i would still give this spot a try for those in the area.

    Sarah L.

    I had tried green basil a few years back and it was good but when I went back again, the dim sum was sooo good ! I have tried many dim sum places in NOVA and as of right now, this might be the top contender ! Every dish we had was so delicious ! We went right when it opened but it got crowded very fast. Each dish was served fresh and hot even when it came out of the cart. I did wish they had congee which they didn't have but the shumai and the chicken feet were delicious! The service is also very good. I hope to be back again soon.

    Pho chicken
    Patrick M.

    Pho is slightly more expensive than at other restaurants, but the quality and portion sizes are better. I also appreciate that their pho contains the least traces of MSG, which is a big plus. The chicken pho was also satisfying, with generous portions of chicken breast and flavorful broth.

    Chicken pho with vegetable broth.
    Mangala M.

    Came here on a whim as it's very close to our house. Both my niece and I ordered their pho. I got the one with the chicken but I asked to swap the beef broth with the vegetarian broth. My niece got the traditional with three different types of meat. I was very surprised how flavorful and delicious their vegetarian broth was with the chicken. Everything was wholesome, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The serving size was generous especially the noodles and even the meat. For appetizer we were recommended the grilled chicken roll. While it was flavorful, it had way too much noodles in it for my liking. On the weekends there is a dim sum cart brunch. They also have quite a large vegetarian menu. I will definitely be back and bring my kids next time.

    Ha Cheung
    Dickson L.

    tldr; a pho and dim sum place that does both mediocre but not excelling in either. dim sum is overpriced for the quality Neat little dim sum + pho spot in Jermantown Square. We came as a party of 2 on a Saturday afternoon, around 11AM to try to beat the brunch/lunch rush. Dim sum is mediocre. The kids who push the cart around I feel like didn't grow up going to dim sum at metro chinatown (NYC, NJ, Boston, etc) in the 90's on a weekend yum cha spot when its literally organized chaos at best. The dim sum is ok, gave off kind of pre-packaged vibes. Which is fine... if it didn't cost $6 a dish. We didn't want to shell out more on mediocre dim sum so we decided to get a pho bowl each, which was a mistake because we overate by the end of it. The pho was wonderful, nothing special, and tbh I think is the stronger suit the restaurant should lean more on Like the old adage - jack of all trades or master of none - they do both things mediocre (the pho performing a bit better) but they don't do either one of them really well - which IMO makes a difference because there are literally SO many other options in the area yuo could pick from

    Dim sum menu
    Antarjot K.

    If you're looking for a nice mom and pop shop with quick service in Fairfax, look no further than Green Basil. We got the Beef Pho and Salt and Pepper Shrimp. They were solid and the Salt and Pepper Shrimp would bring us back to this spot. The server and staff were kind and quick to get us seated and served. We will be back for that shrimp and would definitely recommend.

    Tiffany T.

    Pho and dimsum! Unexpected combination but they even had the dimsum carts when I visited which is nice to see. Pan Fried Turnip Cake - very soft and smooth but could have a crispier outside fry. Unfortuantely, it was kinda cold when it was served and I feel like it would be even better hot. paired with actually spicy chili oil and soysauce still makes it a yummy bite 3.5/5 Shrimp Noodle Rice Rolls - very soft and slightly bouncy skin! Not too thick and shrimp was also nicely cooked so it wasn't dry. I wish they gave a bit more soy sauce. 3.75/5 Create your own pho bowl - the rice noodle tasted very soggy which made it hard to finish and break easily. overall not bad though even though the broth is on the sweeter side. 2.75/5 Sea Salt Coffee - coffee is on the much stronger side which is good for some people im sure but a bit too strong for me today. bitter but not too bitter but had a weird thickness to it. 1.5/5

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    Bonnie T.

    Discovered this place a while ago on Yelp and was excited to try it! The only strange thing was serving pho and other traditional Vietnamese dishes with dim sum. I was very curious to see how good the dim sum was on my first visit. Dim sum: - Xiumai (steamed shrimp and pork dumpling) I would not get again. Ordered on 2 separate occasions thinking maybe the first time was just an odd day. I was 100% wrong because the second time was worst than the first. Dry and bland - Ha Cao (steamed shrimp dumpling) Pretty good! The skin was not too soft and not too chewy. The shrimp itself was really tasty! - Banh Cu Cai Chien (pan fried turnip cake) Decent but could be better. The batter itself was too mushy and traditionally, it is served oyster sauce or hoisin sauce. None were provided which I'm assuming they don't have this type of pairing for this menu item here. - Had more dim sum items like rice noodle and they were pretty good! Wish it was hotter like straight off the steamer. As for the pho... WOW. Would not have expected this level! The broth is on the more savory side and very good! They have just the right amount of food served. Highly recommend! As for their coffee... highly recommend! Most places make it way too sweet but this place is just the right amount. It does seem to get crowded and usually a 10-15 min wait time but there's a little waiting area. The restaurant is quite small but there's waiters check in often and turn the tables around very quickly once people leave. Highly recommend whether you're craving dim sum or pho but more so of the pho side!

    Fatty pork in the vermicelli noodle bowl
    Rachel M.

    When this place was Viet House, it served the best pho and bun thit nuong cha gio. For over 20 years, Viet House was my happy place. The restaurant's new owners have modernized the interior and made over the menu. The bun thit nuong cha gio no longer includes cucumber, cilantro, or peanuts, and the spring rolls aren't good. The pho broth is boring, and the noodle-to-meat ratio is wrong. Bowl was chipped, which can harbor bacteria. Won't be back. RIP Viet House. We had a good, long run. Hope Green Basil can improve to remain competitive in an area that has many good options for Vietnamese food.

    My Pho - Create your own (choose up to 3 proteins) was yummy!  10/10
    Caryna F.

    Great food. The whole thing was a 10/10. We will be back. You should definitely go. We used to go to the previous establishment at this location. Apparently, Green Basil has been open for a year already! The pho was great. Broth was lovely. Noodles were cooked right. Nice toppings, generous portions. Crispy egg rolls also yummy. The ambience of this new business is great. Love the sleek black stone tables and red brick wall. Service was very nice and professional. The menu is exciting looking. I can't wait to try some new things. From what I saw at other tables, the beef looks great...other things looked good. Great dinner. Thanks!

    Pho Ox Tail
    Steven T.

    We were excited to see a place serve pho and dim sum in the same spot with some friends. I got their Oxtail Pho that had a nice deep beef flavor and was not super oily like other pho broths. They didn't skimp at all with the oxtail as my bowl was filled with it. The dim sum they had was also pretty decent with a decent variety of the classics like shrimp dumplings, siu mai, spare ribs, etc. Good dim sum that will help fix your craving. Overall all the food was pretty good, but not the best I've had of either. This is a nice one stop shop with lots of options for everyone in the group. Entrees: Oxtail Pho Sides: Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai, Spare Ribs, Tripe and Fried Shrimp Patties

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