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Saigon Basil

3.4 (165 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Bimibap and winter melon
Kristy S.

Nice open clean place with wine bar. Seat yourself and eventually someone will come by. Saturday lunch only 1 staff waiting tables so service is slow. I ordered the winter melon tea (super sweet. They can't adjust sugar level) and my daughter had matcha tea (super sweet). She had the chicken Banh mi. She liked it. I had the bimibap. I didn't like it. Huge plate but no flavor. It has an overcook egg, meat, lettuce on rice. It needed cucumbers, carrots and kimchi for a kick. I added soy sauce (they come in packages) and sate and red pepper to help. No sriracha or generic sriracha.

Tu N.

Saigon Basil offers a spacious and comfortable dining environment. I had heard many positive reviews about this restaurant, but unfortunately, when I tried it myself, the flavors did not live up to my expectations.

Dirty mop bucket water in plain view in dining area. Not the first time this was here with dirty water.

This place has really good food. But the cleanliness the last couple times is gross. Our table was not very clean and everything was sticky and even found a few hairs sticking to items at our table. Not to mention the last 2 times you walk in and it smells of cleaning products. When I eat I don't want to smell Fabulosa. Also, both times right outside the restroom/part of the eating area there was a tub of dirty water in the mop bucket. Ain't no way that nasty water was getting anything remotely clean. Also, bathrooms were dirty and one didn't even have toilet paper. Staff is hit or miss on friendliness. Food is always good I just wish they would keep it clean.

Yu X.

To be honest this is the worst pho I've ever had. First, they don't provide a plastic bowl for the noodle. So how am I supposed to eat it when I am in work. The answer they gave me was that usually you buy it home and use a bowl from your kitchen. Hahahahah. Who takes a bowl to work? And then they asked me to put the noodle into the container that is full of soup. Hahaha. Really bad experience.

Kemi S.

Within in great driving distance from my house, yet today's ( Thursday) experience was not the best. I am curious when did Vietnamese egg rolls started coming with another sauce instead of fish sauce. Also, usually you would get enough lettuce for 4 egg rolls but are that bad off that I only got once slice and a small size to eat with 4 egg rolls. Its discouraging when your paying $5.95 + tax And you purchase two orders. Another thing I want to address is the customer service. I understand one of the workers had limited knowledge pf the English language. However, I believe the person who was in charge could have done a better job problem-solving the situation especially if you are the manager in charge. Perhaps more customer service training in troubleshooting situation with orders and customers. Although, I like the food I might have to think again it if I want to return.

Sebastian C.

The food is good, I've been a total of three times so far and I have good service. Place is chill and have good serving sizes. I come here for a quick meal.

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Dharitri B.

Pho was tasty both chicken & Beef pho we ordered were good . Pad thai chicken was bland but good then we ordered vegetarian pad thai too with tofu which was good . Place is not that great & service is okay there but overall good for the price

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I read on Nextdoor that they use MSG in their food. Does anyone know if this is true?

Nope not true. Very good food.

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