Just had lunch here with a friend. I got there a few minutes before opening as I didn't look at their hours before hand. However Clarissa, one of the owners opened the door and let me wait inside. She was also our server and awesome to speak with. It's a nice cozy space right on Main Street Victor. Plenty of parking in front or out back. The food was great. We started with an "off menu" cucumber salad that was reminiscent of kimchi without the fermentation(see pic). My friend is more of a regular and asked for it. It was Delish, crisp, and slightly spicy but not overwhelming. We both had a soup that was a combo of the Somlar Machu and Num Banh Chok with Shrimp. It had a great curry flavor with a bit of the sour hints you would find in a tom yum. It was just spicy enough to make you know it had heat but not too much to blow out your taste buds. I had to run out for a meeting and left behind too much broth. Should have gotten it to go as I would rather drink that than bone broth any day. Sorry no pic of the soup but trust me you would have been drooling at the pic. Definitely recommend giving it a try and I will be back. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Cucumber Salad - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

What a hidden little gem. An unsuspecting looking cafe in a small town putting out the most flavorful dishes. If you don't know what to try, I highly recommend the beef pho(kathiew). I am from Los Angeles born and raised so definitely know my way around pho and Southeast Asian food. What they serve is absolutely a step up. I also tried out one of their house special rice dishes which was phenomenal. The food here is so good I started eating here almost every day while here for work. The wait staff Clarissa is extremely nice and helpful especially if you don't know what you want to order and will explain what flavors and taste you will get from each dish. I'm hoping I come back for work in the area soon so I can eat my way around the entire menu at some point. The only negative thing is that T-mobile service sucks in the area. Thank goodness for work phones(ATT)! read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Beef Large Pho - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

We have dine in Los Angeles, Toronto, NY, and Florida. So we feel that we know asian food. Sweet Basil Cafe's chef is incredible. We are so lucky to have this hidden jewel close to us. Wish we could come more often. 100% recommend, first come, first serve. No reservations. Cook to order so be patient, is not fast food. The ambiece is relax and quite and the service friendly. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Somlar Machu is savory and healing. Here, with tofu. - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

I had a friend who had never experienced a lot of food outside of traditional American food so I thought it would be great to treat her here! The food is amazing and the service is always wonderful! You really feel comfortable like part of the family here. It's definitely a place to check out! read more

Vegetarian options are awesome, had some great soup and veggie pancakes, and delicious tea as well. Staff was very nice and helpful. Super cozy little spot, would recommend! read more

I've come here for years and intend to continue to do so. Sweet Basil is a family-owned local pan-Asian restaurant. The food is fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend the curry and the noodle dishes. They accommodate many dietary needs and have plenty of vegan options. The service is courteous and quick, with a smile and a story. The gentle music and local art on the walls create a calm, welcoming ambience, and the restaurant is kept very clean. read more

Was excited to try sweet basil as friends had recently recommended it. The interior is cute although a mix between somebody's living room and dining room... Did love the basil green color used as accents everywhere. Service was friendly although not fast Not overly impressed with the food - the curry of the day ended up being too spicy to eat and the Korean tofu stew tasted a lot like hot spicy boiled water not much depth of flavor. The kids though too many veggies in the lo mein noodles - Seems like possibly frozen mixed vegetables made for food service not necessarily Asian vegetables and in pieces that were too large to eat in a single bite. read more

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Went to restaurant as was turned away from a empty restaurant because we didn't want to sit next to the door. Lady said she had a couple of reservations but with numerous empty tables. Drove all the way out here for no reason read more

Sweet Basil on Main St in Victor - hello! Open for roughly 9 months, we had never heard of this place until cousins suggested it one night when we were looking for a place with a kitchen open past 8 pm in the area. The interior seems small when you peek in the front windows, but there is lots of seating spread across 2 rooms. The menu, described as pan-Asian, highlights dishes from Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea and the Philippines. A great variety of styles of dishes, noodles and rice, gluten-free/allergen friendly, interesting street-food appetizers and delicious and different dipping sauces were listed, and since we were hungry we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We started with the fresh spring rolls, which were smaller and more plain than in other local places, but ingredients were fresh and crisp, and they were served with 4 awesome dipping sauces, including a creamy peanut sauce, a spicy fish sauce, a gingery-curry-ish sauce and sweet/sour sauce. The sauces were outstanding and really show the skill of the chef in creating delicious combos of herbs and spices. We also ordered the okonomiyaki, which is something we have rarely found on Japanese menus in Rochester. It's basically a pancake made with yam flour, usually including some cabbage or veggies and bacon or pork, topped with dried fish flakes and sauces. This was served pre-cut into 8 slices, definitely big enough for sharing, but could also be a main course for one. It was piping hot when it arrived, and the steam made the bonito fish flakes sprinkled on top wiggle, which can seem like the dish is moving, but I've come to appreciate that from eating this in Asia, as a sign of it being fresh out of the pan. The flavor, consistency and combo of bull-dog sauce and kewpie mayo were perfect. We really loved it. We then ordered main dishes. I had a build-a-bowl-style rice dish with stir fried veggies and a fried egg on top, served with a variety of sauces. There was a good portion of rice, good amount and variety of veggies, and the sauces - I asked to try 3 and they complied - all amazing, and in my opinion, necessary in order to jazz up what is generally just an ordinary dish. My one cousin had their Jambong, which is a spicy seafood noodle soup which we have enjoyed in other Korean restaurants. This version had a slightly thinner, less pepper-pasty broth that was still full of flavor. It included mussels, scallops, and shrimp, plus a good volume of udon noodles (but interestingly no fish or squid). It was very spicy but not unbearable. My cousin ate every last drop. My other cousin had the pad thai, a comfort dish that she orders everywhere and wanted to compare to her faves. This one used different noodles than usual, but was piled high with fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts, and was very flavorful. She ate the whole thing too! My hubby had ramen with their miso broth and pork. It came served with a good amount of pork, a whole soft boiled egg cut in half (no up charge!), and bok choy. The broth was really good as were the noodles, though we couldn't tell if they were fresh made noodles or not. The only 'complaint' was that my hubby would have liked a little more veg in the soup. On top of all of the awesome food, our server was fantastic - enthusiastic about the menu, able to describe dishes and make recommendations, attentive (though the restaurant was not that busy at that hour), and very friendly. We had a great first experience and can't wait to go back! read more

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Incredible couple with exciting and different cuisine. This is a gem. Please stop and you will come back.

owner is very kind, best pho i've ever had! the place is also very cute inside. got take out and it was still hot when we got home! read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - kathiew - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

It's cold and windy tonight and as I drove through Victor, I stopped to place an order to go . I ordered pho - my favorite. I love pho and It didn't let me down. I also ordered pork Lo mein. Homemade noodles, savory sauce with bits of mushroom and veggies and lots of pork. Wonderful dish to begin 2025 and great leftovers for tomorrow. It's such a bright, friendly spot with great food.. Don't pass it by. PLUS!! I was happy to see they are using DOOR DASH. So now we can order delivery- and let's face it- we got used to delivery during the pandemic! Enjoy! read more

I'm so glad Sweet Basil Cafe opened up. I desperately needed a pho spot closer to our new home in Bushnell's Basin. While Victor is still 10 minutes away, it's still the closest option and beats driving out to Lyell avenue to satisfy my pho craving. Their beef pho is solid. Very meaty and somewhat fatty if you get the brisket that accompanies it. It's quite good. I think the broth might be missing some of the subtlety of the Lyell Ave pho restaurants, but it's also more robust and meaty. I'd rank their pho above SEA. My wife wasn't super impressed with her soontofu soup, but it still looked better than anything available in the East Rochester area. I've also tried their Pork Bahn Mi which had good flavors and was huge portion-wise. However the bread was bit too hard and it was also a bit too buttery. All-in-all I'm a tough critic of their non-pho dishes thus far, but their pho is excellent. The portions are huge and pricing is fair. I've found the service to be friendly. Take-out has been a bit on the slow side, but they are a newer restaurant so I'm sure they'll work out the kinks. Overall Sweet Basil Cafe is a wonderful addition to the Rochester (and especially Victor) food scene. read more

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Very nice place! We had the whole place to ourselves, the food was excellent! I got the red curry with veggies and it was delicious! (Highly recommend that dish) and my mother got the green curry with shrimp. Our waiter was very kind! Highly recommended this place!! 10/10!!! read more

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Speachless as I enjoy my 1st Cambodian dish that to say delicious would be an understatement. Flavor combinations with fresh ingrediants are absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend! read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Cambodian Special - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Amazing Asian food on the way to Connecticut from Niagara Falls. I was a bit weary as i've had lots of good Asian food in my lifetime and it had so many different types of Asian cuisines on the menu. I questioned if the chef could really master so many different types of Asian dishes, but boy was I wrong. wow the pho tasted absolutely perfect and it was exactly what I wanted. It definitely hit the spot. My fiancé got the Cambodian curry noodles which were also delicious! So glad we made a detour to grab dinner in Rochester. The hostess/waitress does it all and was super friendly. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by! The only thing it's missing is bubble tea read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

I decide to modify my review for clarity based on owner feedback and I was hangry when I wrote the review ----- Did not stick around to eat but wanted to provide some info. First, when you Google or Yelp for sushi - this place comes up. THERE IS NO SUSHI! That was the main reason for us stopping in - when you crave sushi, you want sushi. Second, the menus are grossly dirty - they are manually typed and have seen better days years ago. I am germaphobe and that was one more reason we walked out. Glad to hear that you will be getting more professional menus soon. Finally, we arrived at about 5:30pm and somebody was unloading food out of the trunk into restaurant. When seated, we saw five different parties of folks all without food. No idea If this was the chef that went shopping or nothing could be made until the food got there. The owner mentioned their "break" in the feedback to my review - I did not see anything about staff break nor were we informed of this. This should be communicated so folks have an idea of a long wait time - we had an appointment so we were not able to wait for five other tables to get food before ours would be ready. read more

Food very tasty. I'd give that a 5. It's a little pricey but well worth the splurge. Staff attentive and quick. read more

The chef and his wife nailed it. The music is relaxing, the cuisine outstanding and the Cambodian vibes are in the air. If this restaurant was in the City vs Victor it would be packed nightly. Even a simple salad has your taste buds glowing. read more

I headed for Sweet Basil when I saw they had okonomiyaki! The restaurant is on the main strip of Victor. The inside is very spacious and clean. It is also cutely decorated and I felt comfortable with the distance between all the tables. Looks like they do a lot of takeout business though. Service was a bit slow despite us being the only people in the restaurant for awhile. Our water was not refilled at all during the dinner and it look us a long time to get our food (somewhere around 40 minutes). We got the okonomiyaki, the bun thit nuong (vermicelli rice noodle with pork), and the pad thai. The okonomiyaki was a great start to our meal! It was thick but still crunchy! The flavors melded together very well and I loved the savory-ness of the whole dish. The onions especially were so full of flavor and the fatty mayo on top really complimented everything else. The portion was great too! The pad thai is not what we expected but maybe we got the wrong sauce...? I was confused when we were asked to pick a sauce in the first place. My boyfriend picked the soy sauce but maybe we should have gotten the fish? At any rate it was definitely different but still very flavorful and delicious. I'm not Thai and I've never been to Thailand so I can't say it's authentic or not. I had the vermicelli rice noodle with pork. If you expect an authentic vietnamese bun thit nuong then you will be disappointed. The sauce was fine, a little on the sweeter side. The pork had nice char but it was very very dry. And it was given to me as a whole slice...I had to ask for a knife and fork to cut it up. It was ok to eat, I just wouldn't say it's authentic. Overall, we would go back for the okonomiyaki for sure and maybe try some of their new menu items! read more

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Sweet Basil Cafe has one talented chef there! I have been there 3 times and have tried a few different dishes: beef pho, chicken porridge, red curry, ginger stir fry with pork, spring rolls (both with vegetables and with shrimp), basil fried rice ... no, I didn't eat all that myself, we shared! Every dish was delicious and extraordinary. Even their tea is enjoyable. Beyond just jasmine tea, every night, they make a different tea. It's a family run restaurant. The food is authentic. The service is friendly and knowledge-based. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended. read more

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The sweetest people and delicious food! After traveling and working in Asia I am always seeking authentic food. Any kind will do--Thai, Cambodian, Nepalese, Indian, Vietname, Chinese, Japanese as long as it is legit I'm all in. Sweet Basil has a mix of Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese and I will be back again, again, and again. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Miso Ramen Special - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Everything from this restaurant is made from scratch, I was so excited for the food I didn't remember to take pictures until the last dish, which was their pad thai (secret menu). This Pad Thai was made with love. There's two different styles you can choose from (soy sauce or fish sauce based), I got the fish sauce. It hit every flavor that your palate begs for in Pad Thai. I've ate and worked at places that used a pre-made Pad Thai sauce, you can tell because the rice noodles comes out orangey red and a little pasty, that was not the case here which impressed me so much. Their Japanese pancake is a must have. No picture of it but it was delicious. Can't wait for their new menu to come out. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Pad Thai Beef - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Sometimes you find a gem of a place that feeds you soul as well as your tummy. We found Sweet Basil on our way back from an art show and were delighted with the explosion of flavors in everything we ordered and doubly delighted to be taken care of with a warm smile, welcoming demeanor and informative suggestions. The portions are generous; the ingredients, fresh; the tastes, familiar, yet surprising; and the price very reasonable for the quality of food provided. If you want to treat yourself and your guests, you should have Sweet Basil on your priority list. read more

Was excited to try based on ratings, but was disappointed. Food flavor was decent, but not what we expected. A "zesty" pad Thai had no more spice than lettuce wraps. Missed the standard "kimchi" flavor with the Korean pancake. Perhaps just sautéed cabbage. Found hair in my meal that was not my color. :(. Was not a fan of herbal tea with pieces floating in it. Was only provided a fork. A knife/spoon would've helped with consumption. Tables were close together so if your neighbor table has guests who are not considerate about their voice level, you can not hear your own conversation. read more

Food was amazing! I had yellow curry pork and my husband had the sweet grass with chicken. Both dishes were excellent and had great flavor. Pleasant atmosphere.. service was great and she directed us toMolly V's ice cream for dessert... it wqaaa delicious too! read more

Not authentic, lacks any taste and not at all asian. Pork fried rice is unseasoned rice with an unseasoned pork chop on top. $50 for two entrees that went in the garbage. read more

Were there on Saturday afternoon food not what I expected after reading " wonderful " reviews different hot drinks and interesting desserts were on the menu but we were told neither were available for some reason, chairs were very uncomfortable prices were average on the high end I ordered a pork dish a few very tough pieces some I had to spit out we wouldn't return read more

Excellent food, very tasty with a wide variety to choose from on the menu. Something for everyone including options for those who may have dietary restrictions. Gluten free and/or vegan options available without sacrificing flavor. Highly recommend! read more

After a sleety day spent fighting with Christmas lights, I just wanted some comfort food, and man did Sweet Basil Cafe deliver!! I was hungry enough that I wanted something for the drive home, so I took a chance on the pork spring rolls with peanut sauce. The crispy pork piece added a flavorful crunch to the roll, and the sauce was delicious! For my main I had beef pho. The serving size was very generous, with all the fixings perfectly proportioned. The broth on its own was hugely flavorful, but when I added the extra sauces and peppers, it became a spicy masterpiece. If you really want to have the full meal experience, pair it with a peanut butter stout from Stumbling Monkey around the corner. Man that was good eats. The only thing that I observed was that they may still have a touch of work to do working out some kinks on the order taking side, but that's to be expected of a young restaurant in this crazy time. That's just knit picking though, since the food is absolutely top notch! read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Beef pho takeout - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Such a cute spot in the village of Victor! All of our meals were delicious & portion sizes were great. Everything tasted fresh & authentic. The food took a while to come out but with staffing issues these days it's expected! Will definitely come back. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Chicken pad Thai - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Still a 5 star experience!! Takeout tonight of scallion pancake, cucumber salad and Pho ! I can't say enough about it. First , friendly service! Served a delicious tea while I was waiting: rosella - if I heard it correctly. They brew a different tea every day. This one was rose hip, lavender and lemon I think. Tasty and a nice touch. Everything was fresh and crisp where it was supposed to be, and the veggies and tofu in the pho were perfectly tender without being mushy or overcooked. I appreciate the broth for the pho as it was not overly salty, but a delicate broth that allowed the veggies to shine. The sauces and accompanying condiments were perfect and freshly made.. it's great to see this business flourish as it has as I believe it just opened right before Covid hit. They are doing something right! read more

I just moved to Victor and Sweet Basil Cafe is my favorite go to place! Every dish I've eaten here has been delicious! There are many options on the menu that I can't wait to try, every time I go here I find something new I like! The customer service here is amazing. The atmosphere make me love this cafe even more. I definitely recommend sweet basil cafe :) read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Basil Fried Rice Dish 5 's - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Went her during lunch for Pho. Service seemed to be slow for the lunch hour rush, typical restaurants that serve pho usually have it out right away this one seemed to take awhile to get my food. The pho was ok, one issue is that they didn't have bean sprouts and gave me a plate of shredded cabbage. The other issue is like other places is they don't use real sriracha sauce just a knock off brand. Didn't try anything on their Thai menu. But for Pho I'll head into the city next time. read more

I love Sweet Basil Cafe! All of the food we have gotten is really good. My favorites are the fried rice, lo mein, summer rolls (with peanut sauce!), and crab Rangoons. I did like the pad Thai, but it wasn't super authentic. They also run out of the food sometimes, but I don't mind since I could literally order anything on the menu. The inside is also very cute! read more

We decided to forego another restaurant based on review and decided to try Sweet Basil instead. We are SO GLAD we did! The owners and staff. We're kind, warm people. The food was delicious, portions generous, and atmosphere was cozy. We will definitely return! (Try the Korean pancake. It is SO a delicious!) read more

Sweet Basil is my favorite restaurant! Everything is made fresh and from scratch. And so many of their dishes can be made vegan. I love the curry dish! read more

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Finally got some food here. Came again, this time there were humans present who work here. Got spring rolls and pad thai. Spring rolls were pretty bland but not bad, but the peanut sauce was too thick to dip. I think it might have just been plain peanut butter. Pad thai, which I ordered *extra spicy* was not spicy at all. Not even a little. Plus, the pork pad thai came with a porkchop on top. Just a big, uncut, bone-in porkchop on top, overcooked so it's chewy. Try eating that with chopsticks. The flavor was mostly sweet, maybe a little salty. There are so many places in ROC to get this dish made so much better, it was beyond disappointing. I must've ordered the wrong thing, seems like most people love this place. If you do go though, please, don't order the pad thai. Especially the pork pad thai. I'm out here in the sticks every now and then, maybe I'll try one more time and get the bahn mi (which they only serve thurs, not the day of the week I came) read more

If I were to go back, it would be for their Vietnamese coffee - delicious! This Thai fare us a bit different than what I love, unfortunately. read more

Sweet Basil Cafe - Pad thai, vietnamese coffee, green curry goodness! Love this new find in Victor - Japanese Near Me - Victor, New York

Great excellent food takes time to cook. 1 1/2 hour. Plan for it. Worth it!! Small eating area. That's all right though.