I am blown away by the efficiency of this staff. Not only does the food come out fast and hot, but it's also delish!!! I always get the pho tai and with their generous portions, a regular is more than enough to fill me. Even during our busy weeks of balloons festival, this hardworking restaurant keeps up with its demands. read more

There is a reason this place makes the cut for top restaurant in multiple years and multiple magazines across Albuquerque. This place was GOOD! I had a business lunch here and I had to take my food home, and not only did my partner eat his dinner off of it but we had leftovers! The portions were epic. It seemed like everyone in the restaurant was eating pho or ramen. But I got the Stir Fry tofu w/vegetable w/flat noodles. And the price was beyond reasonable. The staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean. 10/10 recommend read more

It was packed, and the parking lot was full, but the food was so good and the servers were attentive and good. Pretty good Vietnamese food! read more

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First time here and meal was very enjoyable. The restaurant was packed with another 25 waiting and there was no wait for food. A lesson in how to handle a packed restaurant. I had a delicious pork over rice dish and my wife had a mixed grill over rice. Interestingly, the Pad Thai was boring and tasteless. read more

Love this place! So fresh and clean, customer service is amazing The prices are also amazing for the portion you receive.

They are now passing on debit card fees to their customers. They will charge you more if you use a debit card. The food is amazing, but I will be avoiding them because they are now charging more if you use a debit card. read more

The fact this restaurant chooses to stay open later than other Vietnamese restaurants is greatly appreciated by all of us! Their food is wonderful, their service divine and the fact they put the needs of their community first is so welcome! Thank you! read more

Stopped by to grab the green curry and pad Thai for take out for dinner. The parking lot is pretty small, however, there's a lot of to go orders so many of the cars park for a short amount of time. The interior of the restaurant is pretty spacious and can fit a lot of customers. The green curry taste amazing. It's loaded with ingredients. It cost $1.50 more to add chicken. The pad Thai was alright. It wasn't good and it wasn't bad. It was a little gelatinous and the noodles tasted pretty bland. If you load it with hot sauce it's not too bad. To add tofu was $2.00. The ladies at the register were super nice. Overall, I'd suggest getting the green curry. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Green Curry & pad thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This has to be one of the best Asian restaurants in the state, not just because of the amazing food, but the quickness of being seated on a busy night, the immediate attention with ice water and the time it took to get our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Not only that, but the food was bursting with flavors, freshness and cooked to perfection. We will be back again, and again, and again. You are truly missing out if you don't give it a try, no lie! read more

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Food is fresh and so amazing!!! Pho!!!! Mmmm out of this world. All are large portions. read more

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The best Vietnamese restaurant in all of Albuquerque. I always get the clay pot rice, and my husband always gets a massive bowl of pho. It's the best on a Chilly day! read more

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... read more

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ANother hidden gem in a non-descrip building. We started lemon grass beef spring rolls. Our entrees were meat ball & brisket pho with won tons, and green curry with chicken, broccoli and bamboo. The pho was loaded with brisket & wontons, the heat was a respectable medium and flavorful. The green curry was sweet and creamy with a bite at the end of a spoonful. It too came with a nice medium level of heat. Service was good - our server circled back often to insure we had what we needed. We'll be back there soon. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Checked out Basil Leaf after seeing a post on fb - totally loved it! Super chill vibe, quick service despite the crowd. Noticed if you ask for spicy, they go heavy on the chili oil. If you're not into greasy stuff like us, go for medium spice and toss in some Sriracha later for that extra kick. -Vegan friendly but no plant based meat options yet read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vegan fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I've been to Basil Leaf several times. Out of all the vietnamese restaurants in ABQ, I think this is probably the one that looks most hygienic/welcoming to Westerners (ambiance and hygiene wise). The menu is large, the portion is good and I can find something that I usually don't get in many Vietnamese restaurants like Banh Xiao (Vietnamese tumeric crepe) there. Overall, this is a good place to take people who are not accustomed to Vietnamese food to go expand their senses and try something new. It's a safe place and won't weird most people out. I wouldn't say it's the best deal price wise..but given it offers pretty much safe experiences for people who may want to try to venture and try something new..and somewhat more original taste of Vietnam, this place is a good place to take people to try something new! read more

Always tasty and quick even when they are busy, which is most of the time. Lemongrass chicken bun, rare beef pho and grilled shrimp with vermicelli patties are favorites for us. read more

Fresh ingredients, good flavors. Efficient service and a wide variety of items on the menu

Been coming here for over a decade their service and cleanliness never disappoints!! My go to are the pho steak, spring rolls and thai tea.

Great food! Great service! I took my son here because he wanted Vietnamese food. He's hooked. Another great experience at Basil Leaf!

I see this place recommended over and over again on local foodie pages and I don't get it. The times I've been in I've felt like an annoyance while waiting for a table. Staff was not friendly or welcoming. The wait for a server to come take our drink order was way too long and then getting our food took forever as well. Never had our drinks refilled. And I wasn't impressed by the food. There are better Vietnamese places in ABQ. read more

Very good food, nice staff. I like that there are different size options for the Pho. I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

This seems to be the go-to lunch location for the area because when I got here it was packed and could barely find parking. Some people even started parking at the dentist office next door and walking over. It appears the shopping center on the other side knows this problem and has specific signs to try to deter Basil Leaf customers from parking in their lot. Regardless the food was surprisingly good for Albuquerque. This place is known for the Pho which they do decently. Nothing that makes my eye pop out of my head but enough to satify that itch in your stomach for beef bone broth. My less exploratory friends often get the more "safe" dishes which seem to be great. They also have plenty of tofu dishes if you're vegetarian. My favorite here though is the clay pot rice. Maybe I'm biased because of the Hong Kong'er in me, but I just love how the flavors of everything in the pot permeate each other as it cooks together. However, it seems the meat might be put on after the pot was cooked. I think they have a separate line of grilled meats that goes into most dishes on the menu, which is fine. But one of the magical things about claypot rice is that the fat from the meat permeates into the rest of the ingredients. However, the dish is still very good. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

When I first moved to ABQ this was one of the few spots I discovered that I really liked. My go to order from this spot is definitely their SPICY LEMON GRASS chicken STIR FRY. If you like lemon grass and craving something spicy but not too spicy, the. I highly recommend. Their pho, claypot, and fried rice are very similar to how a Chinese restaurant would cook it. Their fried rice taste exactly like a yan chow fried rice. Everything here is good and reasonably price! Definitely stop by and check it out. You won't regret it!!! read more

My first time here and I will be back. The chicken bowl was huge and beyond amazing. I got 2 pork rolls as well which were great. They were hopping at 11:30. Good service and the food came out fast.. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Love my girl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food here is pretty good. Much better than Viet taste! I got their largest bowl and I was pleasantly surprised how large it was. Service was good but it took a long time to get my food. Environment was a little crowded for my taste. read more

Have heard really good things about this place from coworkers and it was definitely worth the hype. We pulled up and this place was JAMMIN' on a Saturday evening. Was greeted immediately when we walked into the door, given ice waters immediately. Everything was very clean from tables to bathroom. Me and my partner ordered the beef pho I asked for extra veggies he got extra steak. Their lemongrass chicken spring rolls were delicious for an appetizer the peanut butter sauce was creamy and sweet. I'm not being dramatic but when I say this is one of the best strawberry lemonades I've had, I'm not kidding. Our food came out quickly and everything was sooo fresh. Definitely will be returning. New fav! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Pho with beef and extra veggies. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My favorite restaurant in New Mexico! It was so crowded despite of having ample seating but I wasn't surprised as it was the last weekend for the balloon fiesta. The food was fabulous and im definitely visiting this restaurant again when I'm in Albuquerque read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vegetarian Tofu 45. Spicy Lemongrass Stir-Fry - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Really good inexpensive pan southeast Asian cuisine. Large portions, good flavors and good service. Had beef pho, two flavors of pad Thai , fried rice and spicy lemongrass fried rice, all really good favorite was probably the lemongrass but would take some further exploration. Casual vibes, moderate noise read more

Came on a Friday night and it was bustling. I can see why they're so popular as their food is delicious. I got the lemongrass chicken pho and the server warned me it is spicy but I didn't think it was spicy at all. We also got the clay pot rice which was definitely on the oily side and not quite as burnt as I would've liked. Even though the line may be long it moves quickly as the staff is efficient and quick to check on your order. The thai iced tea is pretty good. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Best Pho in Albuquerque. Huge portions! Friendly service. This review will not post until I type 85 characters. There is nothing more to say about the restaurant... but YELP has a stick up their butts, so I will keep randomly typing until they let me post my review. read more

I absolutely love their pho. I would recommend trying to fried chicken with the pho because it does change the experience.

This is my favorite place to get Pho. It is clean, in a good location, and very pleasant with great customer service and an amazing menu of items to select from. I ordered the peach tea, which was delightful! There was even a little peach slice inside the tea, which was a beautiful touch. To eat, I ordered the pho with brisket, and it was a perfect meal to have on a cold winter day. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This has been a 5-star restaurant for the 10 years I have lived here, but not today. We haven't been here for a while so I don't know how long things have been as they were today. First, friendliness: 1 star. No one seemed to be able to smile. It seemed beyond their ability. They did what they had to do ... and then started playing with their phones. The 4-piece shrimp roll was good and it came out way ahead of the phở (as it should). It was to share, but they couldn't bother to give side plates. So we both had to eat off one plate. The veggies for the phở was far too little. I bought extra "rare beef" for the phở, but the broth was so cold that the extra beef never cooked. By the time I was halfway through the broth was barely warm. The cashier is a friend of my wife, and so was very pleasant as she has always been. But I guess the management doesn't believe customer service is important anymore. Ambiance: *non existent*. I have been to phở restaurants over and over for the last 20 years, and can tell you this place won't last long if they don't do better. read more

The food was good but the chicken in the pad thai is flavorless, the phos are delicious and rich in flavor. But if you buy a drink and ask for no ice they will charge you extra. My son ordered a lemonade and he asked for no ice for the lemonade and they charged him an extra dollar. The service was great and food came out fast. Waiters are very kind and the place is very nicely decorated. read more

Got my food to go! It was fast and easy and didn't have to wait long. There was a good amount of large shrimp and the rice was cooked to perfection. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Shrimp fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

HAVE AGAIN: The #41 Combination rice plate was really good and it was great to be able to try so many different foods. Looking at the pork meatloaf, I figured I was not going to like it, but it was very good. Worth the wait! read more

I would've given another star BUT upon walking in, we were not greeted and stood there for some time. Finally, a young lady saw us and we were seated. No one came for roughly 15 minutes and when we were, it was down and dirty, what do you want. We ordered and the food was out quick and it was splendid!! Very good food with awesome flavor! Had to flag the waiter down so we could get our check. To be fair, they were busy as the lunch crowd was wrapping up. Actually, I'm not being fair and will give the four stars. I'm a critical prick sometimes and this shouldn't be one! I would suggest going off peak hours to fully enjoy this place. Great food and a calm vibe. The place is casual so don't worry about dressing up unless ya really want to. read more

Delicious! One of our fave meals on our trip. After eating so much dairy and green chile (hah!) we wanted some hearty noodle soup. Pho, bun bo hue, banh xeo-- everything was scrumptious and really hit the spot! Meats were tender in the noodle soups, broth flavorful and with depth, and banh xeo crepe was crispy enough and packed with all the fixings. Our friends were happy with their chicken vermicelli and tofu curry! Wonderful and speedy service-- I'd recommend this spot! read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love coming here on cold days for pho, but my favorite is actually their hot clay pot rice dish. It's the best I've had in town, and since it comes in the hot pot, it stays piping hot the entire time you're eating it. I love that the rice gets crispy at the bottom too. Service is always super quick here, so it's a nice spot when you're already hungry and ready to eat! read more

(Photo, courtesy of Nicolas Peña) BASIL LEAF VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT. By far, the best Vietnamese food in Albuquerque, in my opinion. Casual but classy atmosphere.......Food is fabulous !!.....Prices are reasonable......Portions are very generous. I had the best Green Curry with chicken that I have ever eaten in my life, so far.......chicken was so tender......the curry was very spicy but so tasty !! 1225 Eubank Blvd., NE, just a block south of Constitution. read more

Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant - Photo, courtesy of Nicolas Pena - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico