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Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

Restaurant Asian restaurant Vietnamese restaurant

One of the Top rated Asian restaurants in Albuquerque


Address

1225 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Website

www.basilleafabq.com

Contact

(505) 323-2594

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Amanda 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! The pho here is delicious :) they are generous with their meats, I recommend getting the combination order :) environment is nice and modern, great place and great food. Added a photo since ownership of the store changed and I will say the broth tastes slightly different but overall consistency of quality is great and I see myself coming here often!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great lunch spot if you're in the mood for something a little different. They've got a good mix of Vietnamese food to try out, and I really liked the noodle bowl I got. It was the perfect portion size for lunch, and it was priced right as well. They even have a military discount which is nice. Service was friendly and quick as well!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher G. 2 years ago on Google
    Always an excellent place to go for dinner or lunch with friends or family. Food is delicious, prices are good, and staff is professional. Be warned, the portion sizes are large! If you're getting the pho, don't go above a regular unless you're ravenous or have a big appetite!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve H. 2 years ago on Google
    Had lunch with my wife on a Friday around 1215. Restaurant was pretty crowded but we were seated right away. Service was good and food came out quickly. I had a noodle bowl and my wife a clay pot and both were really good. Will come back again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashley D. 2 years ago on Google
    Was sat at a table quickly, given waters quickly but it took a waitress some time to come and take our order. Once we ordered, our food came out so fast. It was all so delicious too. All the other tables around us were checked on and given water while our table had to reach out to a waiter to order dessert. Overall, great food and atmosphere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great tasting food! Great atmosphere, great service, and large portions. They don't skimp on meat. You will experience fresh food at a good price and lots to choose from. Good kids menu too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    We came on a Thursday afternoon and the place was packed full but we were able to get a table right away. We ordered a couple of appetizers (spring roll and egg roll). The egg rolls were definitely the star of the two even for being smaller than other restaurants. We also ordered jasmine tea and for the entree we got the vermicelli noodles with pork and egg roll. The bowl of food was much bigger compared to other places and the meat and veggies tasted fresh and was very satisfying. The service was great as there was always someone and asking if we needed anything. The bathroom was very clean and it was easy to check out. Will return again and again as it has been a Vietnamese highlight in Albuquerque.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelby S. 6 months ago on Google
    Basil Leaf is always a great choice! The food is consistently good and the service is super quick. The wait is never long as well, even though it does get busy I’ve always been seated fast. I recommend the pineapple and shrimp fried rice, as well as the mango sticky rice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah O. 10 months ago on Google
    Wow. The lemongrass tofu banh mi and pickled plum soda is some of the best I've ever had. It's hard to find vegan options in Albuquerque, but this is great. I can't wait to try something else next time. Staff is friendly and efficient and some are wearig masks. Here on a Saturday afternoon. Busy but not overcrowded. I will be back. Thank you for having vegan options!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I. H. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely one of the best Vietnamese places I've tried in the states. Their pho with lemongrass broth is very unique and tastes super tasty! All other foods I tried were also very great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Art B. 6 months ago on Google
    A great bang for the buck restaurant. The servings here are big. Bring an appetite. Servers were polite fast and friendly. Food was fresh and hot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Thang P. 1 year ago on Google
    Way too Americanized and very mediocre at best. I liked their special vermicelli with pork chops, chicken, and grilled pork, but the sauce was just so watered down and bland, that I can't even recommend it. I also got to try my friend's special Pho, and it was terrible. I get that we were there during a lunch rush, so they were busy, but that is no excuse for bad quality on every dishes we ordered (I was there with 4 people). 1) The Pho soup was luke warm and not hot at all. (How am I supposed to cook the sprouts?) 2) The Pho broth was lacking flavors. It tasted very watered down. 3) The meat slices were way too thick. Yet somehow, it still managed to become overcooked and way too dry and rough. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the decent service and the clean venue. But the food was unimpressive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim D. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was excellent even on a busy Sunday night. We had the Teriyaki Chicken Skewers and Lemongrass Chicken Rice Plate. Both were very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the Regular size Phó with combo meats. I also added a side of white rice. I lastly requested a small side of chili oil and Thai chili 🌶️ paste, all of which I mixed into my bowl along with all of the basil, bean sprouts and jalapeno slices. This was accompanied by a pot of jasmine hot tea 🍵. If you enjoy Vietnamese food, or if you've never tried it before, this is definitely a wonderful restaurant. One of the staff wasn't very friendly. When I tried to compliment the food he ignored me and he never smiled during any I exchange I witnessed. I know he spoke English as I overheard him doing so. Maybe he was just having a bad day? Who knows, but regardless, it's worth the visit. There is an annoying doorbell that keeps going off constantly. That's the reason for 4 stars on the atmosphere. Oh, as for the rest of the staff, they were very friendly and accommodating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camila Y. 11 months ago on Google
    If you are small or normal appetite just go for the small size of bowl, it will be more than enough. We had the chicken broth and classic beef noodles soup. Both taste good and we enjoyed it so much. It not only fill our stomach, it filled our heart too.

  • 4/5 Nichole M. 1 year ago on Google
    Just as good as it was 8 years ago. Everything is yummy. I love that they have the vermicelli patties. I wish there was mint with stuff. They only provide thai basil. The spring rolls could have more lettuce and some basil.

  • 3/5 Daniel W. 1 year ago on Google
    We met our son here. It has been highly recommended. He had the pork clay pot and my wife and I shared a chicken clay pot. We had shrimp and pork spring rolls for the appetizer. The spring rolls were not what I expected, that I believe was my problem. The only other restaurant I’d ever ordered spring rolls from was in CO and they came out hot. These were tasty, but I doubt I will ever order them again; at least in winter. Summertime though I could try them again. The clay pot was good, but in comparison, I preferred the clay pot at Lime. Given all this, I have to say it was an odd day. High winds and a very brief squall blew through and took out power in this area of the NE part of the city. Fortunately we had cash to pay for lunch so had less stress than many diners and the staff. We will be back for another try on a day that will hopefully be more normal.

  • 4/5 Joshua N. 11 months ago on Google
    Wanted to give 5 stars but the staff in this restaurant dint say thanks when we left. Oh well! Otherwise the food was authentic Vietnamese

  • 2/5 tom sevensixtwo n. 1 year ago on Google
    An average C- place. Not great as others say. Their rare beef phô is ok. Not great, but not bad. The wait service is spotty and not consistent. It took forever just to be asked for a drink. Then the eggs served were old as F as you can see in the picture. Not my first or second choice for Viet food.

  • 4/5 j d. 8 months ago on Google
    I ordered takeout. I visited this restaurant for the very first time on a Saturday night. I only went in to pick up food, but it was way too noisy for me. The people in the place seemed very happy. The food I had was good.

  • 4/5 Raz V. 7 months ago on Google
    I had the spring roll, wonton soup and vietnamese sandwich with the chicken lemongrass. The food was good.

  • 4/5 gcleff11 5 months ago on Google
    I was a bit surprised by this place, thinking it was going to be a fine dining experience. It is a nice place with great food, but it has more of a family friendly feel to it. Nothing wrong with that at all. Staff were all genial and hustling, and dang, our food came out QUICK. Flavors and portions were spot on, and prices were quite reasonable. My buddy down here lives blocks away, and I'm ashamed to say that after visiting every year since 2016 (sans 2020), this was the first time we've tried it. Well, that square is filled now, and it was a delicious square at that...

  • 5/5 Jesse A. 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent Vietnamese restaurant. The beef broth was superb along with Rare Steak. I am in love with their affordable and market value prices. For most Vietnamese restaurants, this price is on par with others, but the quality is above notch. Our friend had the Lemongrass bowl and that looked mouth watering - going to get that next time. Overall, the service was great and they were able to split our checks.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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