The food was freshly prepared and very tasty. I enjoyed the vermicelli with grilled pork, grilled chicken and an egg roll. The tender meat was hot and very flavorful. The veggies (lettuce, carrot, cucumber and green onion) were all crisp and delicious. My husband liked the brown rice with hot broth and a fried egg. Portions were hearty and prices reasonable. Service was timely and polite. I liked the simple but tasteful decor. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Spacious interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Basil and mint u did me so dirty, you know this is so wrong to give somebody nasty and slimey cilantro and some aged lettuce. NASTY!!!!! read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Pho Basil & Mint. Great find in a shopping center in Camarillo. It was pho sure worth the search. This food was very good! Typical restaurant. Full bar w/March Madness game playing on the TV. Greater promptly and friendly. We had the shrimp only #3 Spring Rolls. Hubby had 31B, Chicken & Basil over brown rice. I had the #38 Crispy noodles, shrimp only and lots of veggies. The portions are very large. But we did not leave any behind. We were starved and this fit all of our cravings! read more

Currently waiting for my food after waiting about 15-20 minutes before anyone acknowledged me. I appreciate the hostess looking at my face and knowing no one came to see me. I believe that's why I'm giving this place an extra star. Currently waiting for my food. Let's see how long that takes. My order was placed at 18:27 and I got the combination pho. The ambiance is nice but personally I don't think a pho place should have a bar. I believe it distracts workers from enforcing the quality of the food. Again, that's my personal opinion; I'm not against drinking. (If you're a regular pho person; you know the quieter the pho place, the better!!) Anyways; I'll come back to this review after my order and service has been finalized. The waitress brought me a water with no ice and there's stuff floating in it. I didn't drink it. Update at 18:58. I left without a to-go. The broth was good but I added so much siracha (I love it super spicy) is blinded my taste buds briefly. Something was definitely off about the meat. Perhaps it was old and had been frozen for so long. I'm not sure what it was. The broth was good though! The way the prep they're bowl is aesthetically pleasing so I forgot to taste and when I did, I felt nauseous. I left without leaving a tip because of how long I waited before I was noticed. It wasn't bad at first but i wouldn't go out the way to come back here again. It's a very below mediocre pho spot. I usually go to Oceanside pho bar and grill but that's miles from here so I just needed something to alleviate my pho craving. read more

Where have they been hiding all the time I've lived in Ventura County?? I've heard people recommending them, and I finally made it over. Holy cow, they are delicious! Their Pho Combination Soup was the perfect choice for our first time here because it let us try a variety of their different meats in the soup. And their bowls are HUGE. I got a regular and still had a bunch of leftovers to take home. We also ordered their pork belly loaded fries off-menu. Let me tell you - their pork belly is phenomenal - tender and flavorful. From coming here looking for pho to leaving and knowing that I will 100% order these fries again was unexpected but definitely a wonderful surprise. Didn't order drinks while we were here, but they also offer a full bar. Heard they offer Happy Hour, so that might be something to look into if you're interested. Service was efficient but friendly. Hands down can't wait for us to return and enjoy more of their tasty food. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Too sweet for our palette. It looks familiar but doesn't taste familiar, and just not our preference. For the selections we made, all the sauces and flavorings are on the sweet side (almost like a bbq sauce; even in the pho broth). Service was great and the atmosphere is very community oriented, but the food missed the mark. read more

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Mariah is such a great bartender .. had the Paloma . We stopped for a quick drink and we scored with Happy Hour!!! The restaurant is pretty large and I can't wait to be back to try the food ! It was busy on a Saturday but chill. I also loved that we were given a tour of the speakeasy. Staff is simply sooo welcoming ! I will be back ! read more

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I was surprised to find a Vietnamese place in Camarillo. The spring rolls were okay and kind of basic with a stiffer (older?) rice paper exterior. The fried egg noodles were good but wider noodles with a pretty thick cornstarch slurry. Overall solid food considering the location read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Pan fried egg noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

I used to really enjoy this place when it was the only pho place I knew. It's good but kind of average. We ended up getting calamari for appetizers but it was way too salty and I didn't like the texture of the batter. I will say I did enjoy my whiskey sour drink. I do want to check out their speak easy though. read more

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Great prices. Really yummy food. It seemed as though our bartender really needed more support from coworkers standing around talking to each other. She was very busy for happy hour and stated her stress a few times. She was definitely working harder than the rest of the room. So many hands on deck it was hard to watch. What seemed like a manager was just sitting for the longest time at the bar & then went to the register to finish his day. We would go back, just maybe not on a Friday happy hour. Could really be a gem of a place on the right day I guess. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

We stumbled upon here looking for some Asian food mainly for some sort of noodles. We had the pork belly buns, calamari, pho with meatballs and steak and the basil chicken dish. Pork belly was delicious and the pork was soft. The calamari felt fresh and not dry. Wish the pho had more steak but the broth and noodles were delicious. The basil chicken over fried rice was also good. But the chicken was not very soft. Service was good! Fast, responsive and good customer service. We have a child and the host sat us down, asked about water and specifically asked for the baby. Ambience is casual and clean. It is also a bar so has the bar aesthetics as well. Overall a good find! read more

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The employees are passive and unwelcoming, as if you're bothering them by being there, the one girl is kind but seemed bothered I ordered a coconut because it's hard to open.. seems this place has a high turnover, and you shouldn't have something done if you're not able to... I ordered a banh mi as well. Asked for extra pate and the sandwich was soggy on the bottom, I called about the pate and they said the chef put it on the sandwich instead of extra on the side, which would be totally fine if that was the case but almost none was on there and then treated me like a liar. It's ok the food is decent, and wide variety for all types of diets, two pros and two stars ! read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - No pate - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Our favorite appetizers are the chicken wings with zesty sauce - crispy and light because they use cornstarch in the batter. The pork belly buns are delicious and come with a dipping sauce. The pho soup is delicious too. Staff if very friendly. read more

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Excellent food and service. I always stop here when I'm in the area. Excellent beer selection. Great food.

This used to be my favorite Camarillo spot. Tonight it was MID, like 5/10. Happy hour prices are great. Calamari used to be awesome, tonight chewy and cold. Friend rice was ok and veggie noodles also cold. Service was great. Prices are great. Mostly just follows my sentiment that Camarillo restaurants are not worth eating at. Prefer to cook at home read more

The food here used to be awesome! My wife and I order pretty frequently and for the price it's definitely declined in size and taste. Today we got a meal with basically all pink undercooked chicken unfortunately and probably will not order again. Very sad. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Pink undercooked chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

The evening started off nice, we were seated right away. And we ordered the Pho with filet mignon. The flavor was just average and you barely get any meat. It was also thin and shriveled up. We also ordered the fried calamari which wasn't too bad. We also tried the spicy garlic chicken wings which were basically just regular chicken wings covered in that spicy chili sauce you can buy at the store. Not impressed. It had been years since I came here and thought I'd give it another try. Nothing has changed decor and food wise unfortunately. The service started off excellent then dropped in quality after we got our food. We waited far too long to get and pay for the check. There are better options out there, sorry. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Calamari and Spicy garlic wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Friendliest service. Ever. Top notch beer selection and a world class drink menu (check out Amendment next door) Food is decent and dependable. Eat here daily! read more

This was delicious. The vegetarian and vegan options were soo good. We had the spring rolls and 2 different types of pho along with a chicken basil dish and now I need a perfect nap! Highly recommend and the waitress was sweet. I almost forgot to mention the HUGE portion sizes read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - I have no idea what I ordered but it was worth it! I'm full but not sickly full. It was fresh and delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

I've only been here twice, but it's been excellent both times!! I've gotten the pho and the noodles, and both were packed with flavor! Delicious! read more

I've been here a couple times but am now leaving a review. The food is soo good, everything I get is usually extremely flavorful and good quality. We went on a Friday evening and were immediately seated. This time during dinner we had an incident in which there was a accident with a sauce cup falling and the sauce flying every where by our server. But the server, manager and owner were so kind and apologetic and made everything right. The owner is such a cool down to earth guy. The ambiance is calm and makes for a nice dinner vibe, I ordered the vermicelli with pork and beef and some wontons and a ranch water. Phenomenal place read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - It looked fancier but was good I had to take a bite This is the vermicelli with beef and pork Soooo good - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Food was good place was clean service seemed shy on approaching need to be more welcoming but overall great place

This was the second time we went to Basil and Mint - and I'll continue to make the stop whenever I head to Santa Barbara. I had the pork Bahn Mi sandwich and it was so flavorful and delicious. Of course we ordered the egg rolls which are crunchy and yummy too. The service is friendly and helpful - but the food is definitely the star here. I highly recommend! read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Egg rolls and Vietnamese fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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We haven't been here in a year or two and came in tonight (a Friday) and sat at the bar. We started off with the shrimp and pork spring rolls. Pork was really dry but the peanut sauce was great. I had the soft rice noodle stir fry. Great portion size and good flavor. My husband had the #33 fried rice combo. He enjoyed his meal as well. The manager and the gentleman who was running around doing everything made our visit much more pleasant. We were about 30 seconds from walking out at first due to the bartender blatantly ignoring us at first picking up his phone and talking to his friends showing them pictures for 5 minutes. Luckily some other people picked up the slack and made sure we were taken care of. I would come back and not sit at the bar. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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First of all, I had to drag my family here because they "don't like Vietnamese food." BS, but that's a bigger story my therapist can unpack. We came on a Sunday afternoon. It was not peak lunch time so it was very quiet, and we got a great spot outside in the shade. Service was great and very friendly. Not pushy or overly chatty. Just nice. Food was STUPID GOOD. Like... stupid good. I thoroughly enjoyed the oxtail pho - the broth was delicious and just needed a bit of sriracha to be perfect for me. I got wonton soup as a safe bet for my mom, which she really loved as well. It was quite good, but I wasn't here for wonton soup. Appetizers were great. Crunchy fried rolls and refreshing spring rolls. Peanut sauce was on point. Combo plate with shrimp and chicken... yum yum yum! Fried rice was delicious. Basil chicken was phenomenal! I wish I got one to go. Every sip of the iced coffee was perfect... I dream of it! And the mochi ice cream was yummy. No complaints from the family, who are now "big fans of Vietnamese food" and "didn't know this is what Vietnamese food tastes like." Right, mom. Definitely come by if you're in the area! So worth it!! read more

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I used to come here 2-3x/week when I lived in Camarillo. Full drink menu and diverse food menu that caters to all! Lots of vegan options! I ordered the vegan lemongrass chicken and I swore it was the real thing. I went back inside to tell them there was a mistake and the chef came out to talk to me to reassure me! It was THAT close in taste. Not to mention, it was delicious! The broth for the soups here are like no other I have tasted besides Pho Saigon in Port Hueneme. The appetizers are especially excellent and the service is up there, too! There is a lot of seating and the interior is modern and inviting. The parking lot can be iffy so just plan accordingly. This place is a gem! Definitely pay them a visit! read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Calamari, Vietnamese coffee. Everything here is fantastic! - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Delicious! I can't eat noodles so I order it and sub with veggies. This is my daughter's favorite spot for pho. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Pho lean brisket and marbled brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

This place was incredible with great service! The spring rolls and pork buns were perfect, and the oxtail pho was incredible! Huge portions, as well! read more

Great service and delicious eats. Steamed pot stickers or spicy garlic chicken wings are our go-tos for starters. Filet mignon pho, wonton soup with noodles and pork, or chicken curry pho are our go-tos for mains. Cocktails are so good - whiskey smash, classic daiquiri, and margarita are our favorites. Also like that they have an app to order ahead and pick up. read more

Walking in on a sunny noon in Camarillo, this little gem is tucked deep in the corner and recess of this plaza. However, rough areas often produces the most beautiful gem. This place is no exception. I am surprised that while it is run by a primarily non-Asian staff, the food is SPECTACULARLY MADE. As a Vietnamese, I could tell that the food here is authentic and comparable to even your mom's cooking! The real culinary gem of this restaurant lies within the item: filet mignon or com Bo luc lac (literally quivering or shaking beef -- due to the process it is made). This dish features tender cubes of beef that is on a bed of rice with amazing dark sauce and caramelized onions. This is supplemented with salad that includes a vinegrette dressing which made for the ultimate dish. The taste lingers in your mouth long after you're gone. The staff here is amazing and attentive to your needs. They are very patient even when mistakes are made and as such, this place deserves the highest of stars! The interior decor with Vietnamese lunar new year is beautiful so it is unique to see this place go through the effort of being inclusive of cultures along with red envelopes. Coming from Orange County, there is no quite place that compares! Panda the server is attentive and polite so if you need anything, just get her attention! read more

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The ribs and fried rice are amazing. The decor is super cute and a nice vibe.. but most importantly- get the coconut!

Great food good selction. And Elisa the Bartender is awesome. She deserves a raise she was working sk hard and be I ng attentive to multiple tables at once and being suoer professional the whole time. I hade the rice combo grilled pork and beef was cooked perfect. My mom had the oxtail pho I tried it and it was amazing. Would strongly suggest this to anyone that likes Vietnamese pho. The music and bar are awesome to definitely coming back for cocktails. read more

Make sure to check in for your 2 free egg rolls! They're crispy on the outside, and soft with pork, wood ear mushrooms (?), and carrot on the inside. They came out hot, so it was a great start to our meal. We got the large combination pho and the chicken fried rice, and both were great! While the pho broth isn't the most amazing I've ever had, the pho doesn't skimp on any of the ingredients, and the taste is pretty solid. This is our go-to when we go to the outlet nearby, so we've seen pretty consistently that they provide a generous portion of meat in their pho. The tendon here is also soft! The chicken in the chicken fried rice isn't just plain chicken - it's definitely been marinated/seasoned well. This was a solid dish, too! Service is just frequent enough, so we haven't had any issues there either. We'll definitely continue coming back! I'm definitely noting their 3-5pm happy hour with $7 drinks. :) read more

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On the east coast, I've typically been out of luck finding vegetarian options, especially pho. Coming to California showed that vegetarian Vietnamese food is very possible! We ordered a bunch of items, including the vegetarian egg rolls and the seaweed rolls. Apparently, Yelp allowed me to receive free egg rolls upon checking in to the restaurant, except it was only two. For our group, that didn't make much sense. That aside, the steal of the show was the lemongrass vegan chicken. I don't eat a lot of fake meat, but this didn't remind me of chicken. It was well cooked. The serving size was huge though, I wasn't able to finish my meal. I tried a bit of the vegetarian curry pho. However, that serving size was also huge. We probably should've shared some of the meals. The place itself isn't fancy at all. It gives the vibe of a diner a bit, but with dope Vietnamese food. That certainly helps. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Lemongrass Vegan Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Amazing service and food always consistent! Garret, Tony and Eliza super attentive and caring! We love it ! Keep it up read more

Came here with some friends after a long night out and enjoyed a ton of dishes. Overall, food is very solid and the service is amazing! read more

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First time here and it won't be my last!!! Absolutely great service and the food was amazing! Very clean seating and restrooms. It was all around a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

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Disappointed, ordered pork belly Bahn Mi, super fatty with barely any meet. Way too expensive for what it was.

oh my... the service was horrible :/ we got seated immediately because the only had like 5 tables filled and it took 20-30 minutes for a server to even ask us for our drink orders and even then the food took forever to be served. there were so many servers walking around so the lack of workers was not an issue but they were all talking and laughing with each other we honestly should've just left. as for the food we got a banh mi and it was good nothing special and the pho was fine there are better pho broths out there, the flavor was good and sweet even with all the extra spices that were added in, a spicy pho option on the menu would be nice. Limes were dry. Chili paste looked questionable not fresh. hoping we caught them on an off day but regardless won't be visiting again. read more

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Haven't been here in a while, and I was missing out!!! Everything was so good and fresh. They have a great vegan selection and an amazing happy hour menu! Service was good and the place is always a good quieter environment. read more

Basil and Mint Vietnamese Cafe and Bar - Happy hour menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Camarillo, California

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