Pho Basil Vietnamese Cuisine

This is one of the best pho stops! Rare beef pho is *chefs kiss*The broth has a signature taste that I just cannot get enough of. I start craving it every week. Every time I travel, I stop at a pho restaurant and Pho Basil is by far one of the best ones. Pho cafe on market street broth is much more bland than basil. The employees are always lovely. They are busy at lunch and dinner time and you may have to wait for a table but that’s because the pho is just sooo good.

I ADORE this place and consider it the best pho and Vietnamese place I've ever tried (and I've had plenty to choose from)! The pho broth is exceptional, complex, and flavorful. The portions on everything are large and satisfying. The Bahn Mi is made with fresh ingredients and the meat isn't too chewy, like some I've tried in the past. Even the fried rice dish is absolutely mouth-watering and addictive. Great vegetarian options, too, for those with dietary needs. The staff has been pretty consistent for a few years now and the service is always warm and pleasant. You can see into the kitchen and the action, too, which I personally enjoy. The only regret I have is that it's not in a bigger location so dining in can get a bit crowded. But, honestly, a foodie gem and a MUST TRY. I've been coming here with friends for years and will continue to do so.

Was looking for some Vietnamese food while visiting Wilmington, and this place did not disappoint. Started off with the fried sampler, which was a great deal with a bit of each of the deep fried appetizers. Everything was fried well, not super oily and the sweet fish sauce dip was really good. My main meal was the spicy beef noodles (bun bo hue), and it was delicious. The portion was good, albeit the noodles to meat ratio was skewed toward noodles. The broth was great, ery authentic, and the lemongrass chili they give you on the side, set it off for me. They even had Vietnamese coriander, which I rarely see provided at other Viet place. My kid had the pho dac biet (special) and loved it. I tasted the bone broth and it was very flavorful. My other kid had shrimp fried rice and was happy they didn’t cheap on the shrimp and gave a large portion. His fried rice was great. My wife had the vegan pho, which she said was just okay because it was on the sweet side. Overall, really enjoyed the food and the staff was super friendly. Definitely recommended.