I don't usually order pho at Vietnamese restaurants here in Fresno because they aren't good. Most of the time they are too watered down or the flavor isn't good. This place here was sooo good. It tastes just how we make it at home or better! I really liked the noodles and the meat was good too! It wasn't chewy and it wasn't too soft. I didn't eat all mine because my bowl was very filling. So, hooray I get to have leftovers tomorrow. The fried breadsticks were too oily for my liking. I think if they let all the oil drip out first before serving or keeping it in a container it would help with the oily taste. I really liked how they separated our veggies per person in each bowl. At other restaurants we always get maybe 3-4 steams of basil, a little bit of bean sprouts and jalapeños to share, which is never enough. I love lots of veggies in mine. The broth was really good, a slight saltier but still very good. I didn't have to add fish sauce or even hoisin sauce to it. This is my new favorite spot. The drive for me was definitely worth it! I can't wait to try their full menu! Customer service was excellent! Long and another server were really friendly and attentive. They checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted. They were busy working on taking orders from other tables, cleaning, bringing out the food etc. they really made a great team. I really appreciate the staff here. Being so busy I noticed that no one got ignored and they were on it for anything requested by the customers. They weren't standing around chit chatting. I recommend this place if you want excellent Vietnamese food, great customer service and cleanliness!! read more

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Rude and giving me wrong orders and not willing to replace it, this place acts like their nice but they just need your money and the food is mid not authentic pho. read more

LimeNBasil - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Let me start off by saying I love that they are combined with TeaZona. You get your Boba and pho fix all together! This was my first visit. When you get to the place there will be sign that says "Please wait to be seated." It seems it really just depends on the staff level. From what I encountered some staff will just tell you to sit anywhere others will let you know where to sit. The menu was simple. I had the spring rolls and chicken pho. The food was delicious. Definitely the broth tasted authentic. I been to a couple of pho places and I was surprised by the thickness of the noodles. It definitely worked well. If you love pho I think this is a good place. The place was clean and nice. The service was ok for me. I did see prior reviews that the service is a hit & miss. It's mainly due to to the fact the servers will take your order provide you the food and not come back to check on you. I think it's due to short staff as when I was there it was only 2 people but a full house. I recommend this place. A little tip, when you're through with your food just go to the pay area as you maybe waiting for awhile for a check. read more

LimeNBasil - Chicken Pho with oil chile & garnishes! - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Service absolutely terrible. Been waiting for 15 minutes at table and don't even have water. Was looking for a quick in and out but definitely not happening tonight. The pho is typically pretty good here but with service like this might decide to find a different spot. Still waiting as I'm writing this review. read more

I finally tried this place after semi-frequenting the adjoining boba place, Teazona for years. I really wanted to try their Spicy 'n Sour Shrimp Pho. Unfortunately when we went to order we were informed they were out of all spicy 'n sour broth, which is about 1/3 of the pho menu. Instead, I got the Veggies Pho. It comes with a choice of beef, chicken or vegan broth. It's supposed to have fried tofu, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and the various garnishes. When I got it I noticed it didn't have any tofu. I looked at the menu and photos on Yelp to make sure I didn't misread it. Had to track down the waiter and ask about the missing tofu. After a short wait I finally got my 4 whole cubes of tofu. xD I was also missing the mushrooms, but I didn't want to bother. Perhaps they're having produce supply issues? Most of my broccoli had small black spots, but I had to remove one piece in particular. Also noticed one of the basil leaves in my soup was dark and wilted. My veggies pho was pretty carrot heavy, but at least it had a bunch of broccoli and carrots so it wasn't lean on veggies. But I think without the mushrooms and tofu (came later and only 4 pieces) it's not balanced. You better like carrots and broccoli or the veggie pho isn't for you. I also got a Saigon Peach tea with boba. It was good. Overall I enjoyed my meal, but some things need improvement. read more

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Great food, very clean and nice restaurant, great location. Service is on point. They have a few different soup options from most other pho places I have enjoyed. Their broth for pho has vastly improved since the last time I came here a couple years ago. It is now much more complex and flavorful. Lime N Basil is now one of my top 2 or 3 go to Vietnamese restaurants without a doubt. read more

This place was really good. Everything was super clean and everything tasted so fresh! I got the steak brisket. I also went back and got the chicken pho. I would def. choose the beef over the chicken if I went back. Just wish there was appetizer options! read more

LimeNBasil - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

A new place to my neighborhood. Great location in Pavilion West where shopping meets cuisine. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Their Pho is pretty good and one of best I've tried . Broth flavor was spot on and tasted authentic. You can always tell by the fat oil slick on the surface which is produced when the bones are boiled in the water. Other places may use powder and it's not the same. Meat was generous as well as the noodles. Plenty of Basil with green and white onions. Noodle was a little thicker than the thinner noodle I have seen at other Pho restaurants but still fresh and perfectly paired. I had the rare steak and meatballs which was delish. Staff were helpful and informative. I also tried their sister company that makes boba tea. Everything was great about my experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Rain in Fresno = Pho day. I've been to Teazona a few times and always made a mental note to come try out LimeNBasil. Finally got around to it today! Restaurant was big and clean. We were greeted and sat right away. Ordered two house special pho and of course boba. The menu stated that everything is added into the pho already (bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, onions, etc.) which seems to be an issue with the other reviews, but I didn't mind it. If you have a problem with that is just suggest asking for it on the side. Anyway, the boba & pho came out practically right away. No more than 5 mins after ordering. Broth was amazing! Perfectly balanced. I almost didn't season it at all because of how good it tasted on it own. My boyfriend said the same thing and said it was his favorite pho by far (beating out long time favorite Pho Paradise!). I appreciate the onions and thick noodles. The thin noodles usually bunch up and are hard to separate when I eat at other pho shops. It was also the perfect portion. Kept me full but didn't make me feel overly stuffed. Overall, we'll definitely be back! read more

I got the #1 pho and it was delicious! The broth is how I like it (plenty of herbs) and the beef slices were really fresh and delicious (easy to chew)! The sprouts were fresh and crunchy. The service is great as well as the ambiance so I will be back!!! :) read more

The service was great! The pho, so so, I think it's gourmet pho, it's clean and conveniently placed. read more

LimeNBasil - The front - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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I had ordered 1 kids chicken pho and 1 house special pho. For some reason the kids pho came with jalapeños which was totally unexpected but I was able to remove them. The chicken tasted really dry and not too much flavor in either the chicken or the chicken broth. The house special was good but it felt like it needed more salt, the broth tasted a bit bland. Portion size was pretty good tho and so were the noodles. read more

The pho is very good here. Have been here several times no bad experience yet. The pho is very flavorful and the service is always great.

So a lot of the reviews here indicating not much substance in the spring rolls and they were right. They split the shrimps down the middle so it looks like a whole shrimp in the roll but they're close to paper thin and mostly lettuce, very deceiving. Everyone who loves pho knows it's all about the broth and this was very lacking in flavor. Now lets talk about service, friendly but the disorganization is frustrating we were seated before 3 other parties and it was just two of us and we were last to be serviced which is ok with me because I love the company I'm with but if your in a hurry it could be an issue. Once the food came we never saw the server until the check came. Really wanted to love this place because I love Pho so I hope they improve because everyone can have an off day. read more

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Our first time trying and it doesn't disappoint! We love Pho and Boba and Tea and all things fried. You don't need reservations. Music is relaxing . Their decor can be improved when they become busier I guess but the food is spot on which is what's important . We will return for sure! read more

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My friend Alma came to visit me from Sacramento, so we decided to have lunch here, this was such a good choice, she ordered the shrimp pho with chicken broth and I got a beef pho with all the goodies, yes got to have my tendons ;) the broth was so flavorful, the portions were good and the drinks are amazing, i ordered a mango green tea with cheese foam and honey boba my friend Alma got some tiger cold coffee, broth were yummy, definitely recommend this place, nice and calm environment, good music and good service. read more

LimeNBasil - #2 All the way Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Very clean tasting pho. The broth is delicious and the noodle choices are great. I suggest the thin noodle of your choice if you want the style of pho that is normally seen at local pho joints. My buddy added the two beef ribs and enjoyed them. Overall, fast clean service. 10/10. (Only downfall, they are not open very long hours) read more

We've been here quite often because it's the closest Vietnamese restaurant to us. The customer service is terrible... the waiter asks "is that it?" after every menu item we give him knowing we still have more ppl waiting to order. The boba drinks are terrible. The last time we were here, my husband and I had upset stomachs for 2 days. They introduced chicken red curry and bun bo hue as new menu items. I original asked for the chicken curry soup but was later told they're out of it so I got the bun bo hue. It was very sweet. The noodles were very hard. I think they're precooked noodles. I couldn't eat it. To top it off, they didn't remove the chicken red curry from our receipt. Sadly, we won't be returning and will be driving further out for better Vietnamese food. The pho soups are always inconsistent. Some days they're super salty, bland, then really sweet. read more

LimeNBasil - Bun bo hue.... Super hard noodles and will give you the runs. Don't recommend. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Update on this review: I'm glad they decided to open for lunch again. Thank you. However, today they did not have thin noodles offered and it made the whole experience not as enjoyable. The flat noodles are broken and did not stay on fork. Please restock thin noodles to prepare for your customers as I'm sure more people would've preferred it. In addition, the broth was quite salty today. read more

This tends to be our Sunday pho stop--broth is very good (and the spicy n sour is unique in Fresno to this place, and worth the drive--although it's not spicy, there is hot chili oil at the table). As other reviewers have mentioned, they put everything in the bowl minus jalapeños and lime, which was shocking the first two times we came here. Kids love the options of fries, and I enjoy being able to order TeaZona cheese foam tea or Vietnamese coffee with my meal. Table surfaces are a bit worn, and the height and proximity for an overweight guy (me!) are not ideal. We are always a bit surprised when we get the bill; but extra meatballs, cheese foam and smoothies for the kids aren't cheap anywhere read more

LimeNBasil - Sweet & sour pho with steak, brisket, and added beef meatballs. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Such a great find. Had no idea that this was even in Fresno. Broth was everything! Really enjoyed my coffee as well! read more

We just moved to the area and we're searching for our new Pho place. The broth is very tasty here. We also got some spring rolls. Our daughter loved them! Cannot wait to place another order the next time we get the craving. read more

Has quickly become our favorite place for pho! The broth is savory, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The noodles are cooked to perfection. Chewy and never soggy. Portions are just right! Definitely will leave you very full! Service is great! And always consistent. Location is in a beautiful plaza ! And they are connected with a boba shop that is amazing! We have tried only a few drinks but have loved them all. It's a little sad that it took us so long to find this place. I'm really happy we did. Can't wait to be back! read more

LimeNBasil - Combination pho, add veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Didn't know there was a pho spot out in this part of town... we decided to try this place because there was onion rings, sweet potato fries and mozzarella sticks listed, along with pho. LOL! They have vegetarian options and a vegan broth. The portion was good, the broth was light and there was plenty of vegetables and fried tofu. They offer several noodle types, which I discovered after I ordered my pho. The noodles were a medium thick, very soft pho noodle... to where you almost couldn't taste the noodles separately from the broth. Kinda weird to explain, lol. My friend and I would have preferred the traditional thin pho noodles I am used to. Would have been nice if the server mentioned that during ordering. All good, now we know. They serve the pho with the toppings in the bowl (basil, onion, cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts) and provide sliced jalapeños and limes on the side. First time I've been to a pho place that adds it to the bowl themselves. I prefer to dress my pho up myself and asked for more on the side. The basil wasn't thai basil which was different. The condiments on the side were hoisin, sriracha, fish sauce and they had some red chili oil. The oil actually has some spice and honestly, that made my bowl. Thank you, thank you. Mozzarella sticks were standard frozen sticks that were fried. They were served with ketchup. That broke my heart. No marinara. Foul. Lol. Veggie eggrolls (4) came out piping hot! We burned ourselves, lol. They were standard filled with cabbage and carrots, I think. Nothing too special and sauce was okay. Just happy there were veggie options! My friend and I both agreed we were glad to try a new spot, maybe will return if we are in the area... but agreed we will most likely stick to my regular spots. read more

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Eat here before great food and awesome service what more can one say except go give them a try

I was really excited to try this place, but it was a dud. Tonight was the perfect night for a piping hot bowl of pho because it was cold and dreary! We came in during their dinner rush and I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but the service was SLOW and just off. The workers all seemed overwhelmed and flustered so I'm not sure if they were short on staff. It was just not great customer service. We ordered three bowls of pho, the spring rolls, sweet potato fries, and 2 boba drinks. The pho came out first, but there was no water served. We had to ask for it. They also didn't bring out the toppings for it along with the pho. When they did, I was a bit confused because there weren't any basil. Just lime, bean sprouts, and jalapeño slices. A little surprising for a place called "Lime n Basil". We later discovered a few leaves of basil already in our pho. The broth itself was tasty, but a little on the salty side for me. The amount you get is also sad for the price you pay. $15 for a small amount of noodles and a few slices of meat. I do like that they use the wider noodles in their pho. It's my personal preference. I just can't justify paying that much for a mediocre bowl of pho. Our appetizers and drinks came out long after our pho did. The meal was so awkward. We basically already finished our pho then ate our appetizers. The spring rolls and hoisin dipping sauce was not good. They were tiny and lacked flavor. The hoisin sauce was more salty than sweet, which hoisin should be. The sweet potato fries were OK, but I wasn't expecting anything spectacular. Standard, out of the bag and thrown in the fryer. Overall, it just wasn't a great experience. I'd rather stick to my hole in the wall, usual pho spots in the hood! read more

Lime~N~Basil is an excellent choice! Refreshing drinks and good food! The restaurant is nice and clean with a great ambiance. read more

LimeNBasil - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Wow. Such great broths. I ordered both beef and chicken pho. If a restaurant specializes in one thing, it better be good, and this is no exception. Both broths are savory and clear with a hint of sweet. They definitely don't skimp on the veggie toppings. read more

LimeNBasil - Beef Pho meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Hidden gem. I had been meaning to try this place out, it's in a shopping center I really never frequent so it slipped my mind for a while. I finally made my way in, it definitely did not disappoint. I have a pho spot I love that's my go-to but this place is much closer to home and really good quality and taste. I got the steak and meatball and a peach green tea with boba. I will be here often. Really good food, really helpful staff. read more

The best soup I've ever had. LimeNBasil's rare steak pho is absolutely delicious. If you want great food, this is the place. LimeNBasil has it all. read more

upon entry the place smelled putrid. it lingered the entire time. they had flat pho noodles too? maybe i've only encountered the regular ones? i did like that you could serve your own, lime, basil, & such. they were mediocre at service. didn't really get checked. I just cannot get over the smell that lingered. read more

The Steak Curry bowl was really yummy, great flavor! I had never had LimeNBasil before so I was pleasantly surprised. I also tried the Vietnamese coffee and that was delicious too!! The staff was friendly and helpful. It felt nice and calm inside and a nice atmosphere to enjoy a meal. read more

Delicious pho and fresh noodles were perfect for a cold day. Highly recommend for pho lovers! read more

LimeNBasil - Delicious, great flavor and broth was refreshing. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

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I have been eating here all the time. The broth is great, and I really love the freshness and bright flavors. It's not overwhelming or too extravagant. Well rounded and solid pho. The staff is nice and service is always quick. They had a discount on Thai tea from the tea shop on the other side of the restaurant and it was really good. I'll try more of their drinks for sure. read more

MY NEW FAVORITE PHO PLACE! That's right. I said it. I used to be an old fashioned pho typa girl but wow I am amazed by LimeNBasil's modern take. Their phos are exceptional and I have to at least come here twice a month! Their steak pho is juicy, flavorful, and abundant. Their togo portions are plentiful and the star of this place is their noodles! They're not the thin typical noodles! They have a more slight thickness to them and I am a fan! Great service everytime and careful packing too! **bonus: they usually give out pieces of the chinese donuts along your pho order! read more

Pleaseeeee bring back the spring rolls!!! Spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls spring rolls pleeeeease. They were our favorite. They really were. I love the pho. Spring rollllllllllllssss read more

You want Phó? This is for sure the place to go that won't let you or your homies down. All the Way Phó is the choice I always go with and can't be beat. Boba afterwards is a solid home run too. read more

LimeNBasil - All The Way Phó - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

My gf's brother took a leave from the Marines and came to visit us during the last week of December. We have been telling him about this place and wanted him to try it for himself. As we were walking in to get seated I can see that the restaurant was getting busy, but I've seen them handle these type of dinner rushes before. Took us about 5-10 mins to get seated. They brought water for the whole table fairly quickly as well. After deciding what we wanted to eat we gathered the menus into one pile (insinuating the waiters that we are ready to order). 10 mins go by, then 20 mins, then 30 mins. We see people getting up to leave as they waited just as long as us. I had to flag down an employee to understand why nobody isn't coming to take our order. The employee stated that they were busy with lots of orders and that if we were to order our food wouldn't arrive as as quickly and gave us an estimated 40 mins or more. Devastated, I scanned the room and realized more than half of the people waiting for their orders to be taken had already left. I proceeded to ask the employee that since there's only 2-3 tables why would that be an issue ? The employee looked puzzled, discombobulated, perplexed, and just said sorry. In conclusion, the employee said they would offer a discount on drinks if we wanted but we respectfully declined. What I wanted was just plain honesty instead of saying they were busy (which they weren't becuse many people had left). If they were just honest as to say for example " we are short staffed, we sadly don't have certain items atm, etc.) I would've understood and happily go on about my day. I just hope that in the future this doesn't happen again because they will lose many loyal customers. And respectfully, please train employees to handle certain situations like these in a more professional manner. Have a great day. read more

My go-to for place for pho! They have the best vegan pho in the valley! A must try! The restaurant is clean. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. I have turned everyone I know to LimeNBasil! read more

This might be my new favorite pho place in town! First off, it's spacious, clean and has a relaxing atmosphere. The staff is attentive and friendly. They are connected to Teazona so we also ordered drinks from there. I ended up getting the mango peach tea with golden boba. I usually stick with milk teas but it was still good. Now on to the food. We started off with the spring rolls (no pork) and they were light and fresh. I ordered the shrimp pho with vegan broth and my fiancée ordered the spicy sour shrimp pho. Portions are generous and I love that they use the thicker flat noodles. The vegan broth was surprisingly really flavorful. My fiancée also enjoyed his and he's not typically a huge pho lover. We will definitely be back! read more

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