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    Basil Bistro

    4.5 (92 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Deep-fried quail
    Tom B.

    In short An experienced pho place opens with triple the menu, full bar, great buildout...and they even book live music sometimes. Great cocktails and the kitchen is killing it. In long We've enjoyed the Everett Basil for years, though they put a TON of cinnamon in their broth and we both prefer more savory, marrow-y soup. This place sounded cool when it opened, and when we finally scoured the menu online, we talked ourselves into going before we read even half of it. So glad we did. This isn't the most-inviting stretch of 99 (which is a road that's rarely inviting, anyway). But as soon as you walk in you feel like you're in a private oasis. The dining room feels open and appealingly lit, but it really will seat tons of people and it's not overly bright. The decor has an upbeat feel without being garish at all. On the bar side, there's a very cool modern backbar with tons of spirits, and big flatscreens around the room are showing the game, probably. There are booths, highboys, and tables. Lots of V-pop (or similar) coming in through the speakers. The service is really friendly, laid-back, and cool. Super nice kids who really know how to talk to people. We went through the specials, regular menu, and cocktails, and definitely over-ordered, without even trying an entrée. Calamari Battered rectangles of squid with a pleasant, mild aioli on the side. Aioli needed Sriracha but was delicious on its own if you dislike hot spice. Tender, flavorful squid. Maybe the batter could be a little lighter. Mussels with lemongrass At least a dozen big gray-shell mussels with hearty bites in each shell. Tons of simmered veg and some fresh herb leaves on top. Big flavors in the green dipping sauce. Wonderful dish. Rare beef with lime sauce This was so cool. It's kind of a combination of the Thai dish Crying Tiger with rare pho beef and lots of fresh veg. The lime sauce kinda makes beef ceviche, figuratively speaking. Absolutely delicious. Hearty portion, too. Deep-fried quail You get about 6 portions, maybe 5 small bites each. Quail are small so they take some nimble teeth to eat. Served pretty well done. I loved this and would get it again every time. Wings We asked if they had a spicy sauce, and they instantly volunteered to kick up the house sauce with more heat. It's an awesome choice. Wings are wings, it's just a question of whether they cook them just right (they do--no grease) and add good flavors (they do that, too). Kinda messy with all the pepper bits and sauce on them, but so worth it. This is why there are napkins on tables. Cocktails We had a pomegranate old-fashioned and a fruity "Twisted Sister" (shoutout for any 80s metal reference, no matter how silly the band was). Neither was overly sweet, which is saying something, given all the fruit involved. Anthony was both our bartender and our server in the bar, and he did an amazing job. We tried to think about what we wanted to try next time, which will be soon. We brought home a whole serving worth of food last night, and it looks like we've already over-ordered for next time, too. lol

    Pad Thai
    Monica K.

    What a nice hidden gem! Basil Bistro was pretty amazing from start to finish. We were seated quickly, the layout was spacious and decor was a whole vibe. The menu had a lot of variety and provided a lot of details with each individual item listed. The food came out quickly, was hot, and was so yummy! My only complaint is that we weren't checked on after food was delivered and we were over 3/4 of the way done with our meals when someone did stop by to give us more water and ask how everything was. We had run out of water and I had wanted chili oil for my pho, but other than that everything was great!

    Menu
    Laiha C.

    3.5 stars so I'm rounding to 4. My sister and I went here around 8pm on a Friday night after seeing a movie. I am glad something new came into this shopping plaza next to QFC because it's pretty sad otherwise. The atmosphere is great. I think Vietnamese restaurants are often lacking in comfort and charm, but this did not disappoint there. I got a shrimp vermicelli bowl that I really enjoyed. They are hard to mess up but the shrimp was cooked perfectly, which can be easily messed up imo. My sister got pho and said she liked it but didn't love it. We also shared spring rolls and it was that peanut sauce mix that is a darker brown, not straight peanut sauce which we prefer. The big issue was that my sister ordered a mixed drink (they have a fancy full bar) and the server came over a couple minutes after ordering and said the bartender was gone so she could only get beer. Um... on a Friday night the bartender wasn't there? Ok. And finally, I ordered a to go meal for someone and told them to please have it ready with the check. But they brought it out about 10 minutes after our meals so of course it was ice cold by the time I got it home. Not cool. They are new and you can tell they have some kinks to work out. But I'd go back.

    General Tso Chicken
    Mike L.

    Basil Bistro offers Viet food and Chinese food. The exterior is unassuming but the interior is beautiful and inviting. Service was good and staff were nice. The pho was pretty solid in terms of the broth and it was nice to see that the brisket they use is on the leaner end. I also got the general tso chicken and it was crunchy and flavorful. Overall good portions and Seattle pricing for pho.

    Sierra W.

    3.5 stars but rounding up to 4 because I'm a big fan of the late night hours and it was a beautiful and cozy restaurant. The pho broth was flavorful and good but we both had issues with the meat. My boyfriend said the meat in his dish was thin and dry. I ordered the seafood pho without the imitation crab and asked for more shrimp. They skimp. Only 3 pieces of shrimp in total and 3 pieces of squid. They added a lot of lettuce in the pho which I've never had in pho before... not impressed with the food necessarily. It's hard finding pho places open past 9-10pm so we were at least happy with the late night hours but I was disappointed with being skimped. The restaurant was cozy and beautiful though. I loved the cozy booth seating and all the pretty greenery. Service was friendly and kind.

    Vermicelli bowl with pork patty, shrimp, pork skewer and egg roll around $20
    Doris W.

    After reading everyone's raving reviews about this new restaurant, I was going in with high expectations, but at the end of the day wasn't really overly impressed... especially because location wise, it's so close to me! We ordered: - crab rangoon - vermicelli bowls x2 We had to remind our waitress we ordered waters before she brought us waters. The crab rangoon was not good, the wonton wrapper wasn't crispy even though it was fried if that makes sense? Maybe its the wrapper they use. I thought the flavor of the vermicelli bowl was good, like the skewer, shrimp and pork patty all tasted good, but portion size here is pretty small compared to going to Good Pho You or Pho Nguyen (our normal go to local spots for Vietnamese), also not much lettuce, and veggies in general in the bowls. Then our waitress never came back. Later I saw she was taking a break, which is fine, but a new serving staff never came back to check back up on us for a while and I had to flag someone down to get our bill. The interior is very lovely!

    Renny K.

    Love the interior! The staff were so friendly and helpful in helping us decide what to get. Decent portion and food was delicious.

    Basil Beef - amazing!
    Christine M.

    The ambience we absolutely adored the restaurant. They did a great job in decoration. Everyone was very friendly that greeted us and served our table. We had a group and they did an amazing job at getting the food out. Our food was warm great flavor and amazing options we will be back.

    Pad Thai
    Derrick G.

    This is a good Asian Bistro. I tried one of their Thai and Vietnamese dishes, both cuisines were very good. The staff were very courteous and helpful. I would dine here again.

    Tofu
    Alex R.

    5's all the away across the board with this place. The food, the atmosphere, the service and most importantly the people. This is a restaurant you walk in and they know you by name. I came here for my first time with my partners family's and they have been coming here for years and now I know why. We were immediately greeted and seated right away. It was as though we ran into a long lost cousin or family member's. Half a the group ordered Pho which is probably the best pho I have ever had and half had vermicelli bowl. We also go the tarot salad which I loved and the citrus tofu which we still talk about. Overall this place is 5 stars and beyond. PLUS it's not just a lunch place if you come for happy hour or late night drinks they have a full bar and stay open late late.

    23. Bun Cha Gio Thit Xien Nuong
    Maryam G.

    I couldn't even wait a week to have Basil Bistro again... This time, as planned, I ordered the bún with grilled pork skewers and egg roll (sub vegetarian). Perfection. The flavors in the pork marinade are symphonic. I ordered delivery, and they sent it out very fast. Now I plan the next friends I'll bring to eat here!

    Jerry J.

    I don't think I could have been more impressed - with the great service, quickness of food, the high quality broth or the amazing portions. Ambiance is also impressed. Great scenery - good for taking someone out on a date or rainy day.

    34. Banh Mi Bo Nuong

    I've been wanting to try basil bistro ever since I saw the sign a while ago about the grand opening, I was finally able to try it and it's definitely a new go to spot for me. The inside of the restaurant is nice & relaxing but not so dimly lit. The dividers between the booths is a nice touch and the backdrop of the bar is really nice. The pricing is very reasonable and similar to that of another place I've been. The food was so good. I got the sliced beef banh mi and once I took one bite I wasn't able to put it down and devoured the whole sandwich. I did have to ask the staff once about my family friends tea that she ordered which then came out within a few minutes(not a deal breaker). I saw an area which looked like live music would be played which is a nice touch. All around I give it a 4.3/5 and I will definitely be back to try more

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    Food is good. It cooked fresh to order! Place looks great. Will definitely be visiting again.

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    Everything is 10/10 but the calamari is legit the best I've ever had. Sooo good. Service was great too. Thanks!

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    Great food. Open late. Clean ambiance. Meat wasn't too fatty and we definitely eat here again.

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    Food, service are excellent we always eat here, owners so friendly, I would recommend this place to anyone.

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    The service was outstanding. The food was terrific. Prices were very reasonable. I would highly recommend. We will be back!

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    Great tasting food. Service was good and decor was beautiful. Definitely a favorite place of mine!

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    4.6
    (105 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I went for a late breakfast/early lunch, and the place was very clean and the server was incredibly…read morekind and patient. The food was great: pictured are the Torta with skirt steak and the Chorizo and Eggs. I highly recommend this spot, and I'll definitely be back. Bring your appetite because the portions are generous and the food is seriously good.

    In short, as a Spanish gal, I highly recommend this restaurant. Don't let the location being in a…read moreshopping strip mall stop fool you! THE INSIDE: We were seated quickly. A/C was running high as it was a super humid and hot Saturday. The restaurant is one big open space with large, comfortable booths lining the walls and a selection of tables in the center. This would suit large groups, too. There's a small outdoor patio area with umbrella covered seating. They had World Cup games on and decor to match. THE FOOD: We immediately had warm, thick tortilla chips and house made red salsa on the table. Salsa is on the spicier side, but was absolutely delicious. We had the Cadillac margarita (moderately strong and well mixed), tacos dorado with steak (fried and seasoned perfectly), and corn tacos with birria (melt-in-your-mouth and perfect temp). The bar is its own little mixology section and is very well stocked. SIDE NOTES: We were way too full for dessert, but there were several nice options that all looked and smelled amazing as they passed us. Can't wait to go back when we have emptier stomachs to try more!

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    Kochi Po-Cha

    4.2
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    My friends and I usually go to Dawa next door but decided to go to Kochi Po-cha for a change in…read morescenery. We got the Creamy Onion and Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken, which I thought was just ok. The chicken is a bit dry and the fry doesn't stay crispy at all. The Creamy Onion sauce is surprisingly very tasty so it made the chicken a lot better- I would come here just for this. On the other hand, I could pass on the Sweet & Spicy sauce because it was on the blander side. We also got the Rose Tteokkbokki which I really enjoyed! It's flavorful, creamy, and overall well balanced. I just wish it came with more sauce. We got surprised by a Jinro mascot and team in the middle of our meal- they were taking shots of a new lemon flavored soju with every table. It was so much fun and I even got a free t-shirt. Totally unexpected but loved it haha! While this isn't my favorite spot for Korean fried chicken, I do see myself coming here again for specific things.

    Kochi Po-cha is the perfect restaurant to celebrate with friends and families late at night. It is…read moreone of the only late night spots in Lynnwood that not only serves Korean street style dishes, but also alcoholic beverages like their Somaek tower. I recommend trying their tako wasabi, chicken wings, and any of their spicy stews. Under old management, music would be played pretty loud in the late evenings so come prepared for a louder, young environment.

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