I had lunch at Green Basil Dimsum & Pho in Fairfax, Virginia. The food was good, and the service was even better. This was my first time eating Pho and the waiters took their time to explain to me what it was. They shared different ways to make the food taste better and brought me condiments to accompany the meat, which they had recommended. With all the debates going on about tipping I think it's important to note when service is exceptional and worth much more than the standard tip. This experience was and I made a point to telling the waiters and (over)tipped accordingly. read more

Saturday we came here with another couple.What a great find.Sad to see the place not full. We ordered several appetizers .Rice with sausage , Crab stuffed and shrimp rolls . All were so good and tasty freshly made.They took time after we ordered .Our main entree we ordered Beef with vermicelli.I loved this dish Good portion and full of flavor . Our friends ordered shaking beef . That was too good . Overall a very good experience. Definitely we will be back again.Plus very reasonable price . read more

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This restaurant has really good dim sum, and I think their shrimp dishes are definitely the highlight. The fried taro root with shrimp was delicious, as were the shrimp shumai. We also ordered the fried sesame balls, which were absolutely delicious. The shaky beef, however, was not that impressive. We also tried the broken rice plate with pork chop and added beef. The beef took us by surprise because instead of the usual slices of grilled beef, it was more like ground meat cooked almost like skewered beef. It had a very interesting lemongrass flavor, but unfortunately, it was on the dry side. The grilled meats were also marinated in a very sweet sauce, which I personally did not enjoy. Overall, the flavor of the broken rice plate wasn't something that would bring me back. That said, we would definitely return to try more of their dim sum. Their shrimp dishes were consistently tasty, and we're also looking forward to trying their pho next time. read more

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tldr; a pho and dim sum place that does both mediocre but not excelling in either. dim sum is overpriced for the quality Neat little dim sum + pho spot in Jermantown Square. We came as a party of 2 on a Saturday afternoon, around 11AM to try to beat the brunch/lunch rush. Dim sum is mediocre. The kids who push the cart around I feel like didn't grow up going to dim sum at metro chinatown (NYC, NJ, Boston, etc) in the 90's on a weekend yum cha spot when its literally organized chaos at best. The dim sum is ok, gave off kind of pre-packaged vibes. Which is fine... if it didn't cost $6 a dish. We didn't want to shell out more on mediocre dim sum so we decided to get a pho bowl each, which was a mistake because we overate by the end of it. The pho was wonderful, nothing special, and tbh I think is the stronger suit the restaurant should lean more on Like the old adage - jack of all trades or master of none - they do both things mediocre (the pho performing a bit better) but they don't do either one of them really well - which IMO makes a difference because there are literally SO many other options in the area yuo could pick from read more

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I had tried green basil a few years back and it was good but when I went back again, the dim sum was sooo good ! I have tried many dim sum places in NOVA and as of right now, this might be the top contender ! Every dish we had was so delicious ! We went right when it opened but it got crowded very fast. Each dish was served fresh and hot even when it came out of the cart. I did wish they had congee which they didn't have but the shumai and the chicken feet were delicious! The service is also very good. I hope to be back again soon. read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Came here on a whim as it's very close to our house. Both my niece and I ordered their pho. I got the one with the chicken but I asked to swap the beef broth with the vegetarian broth. My niece got the traditional with three different types of meat. I was very surprised how flavorful and delicious their vegetarian broth was with the chicken. Everything was wholesome, freshly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The serving size was generous especially the noodles and even the meat. For appetizer we were recommended the grilled chicken roll. While it was flavorful, it had way too much noodles in it for my liking. On the weekends there is a dim sum cart brunch. They also have quite a large vegetarian menu. I will definitely be back and bring my kids next time. read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Chicken pho with vegetable broth. - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

If you're looking for a nice mom and pop shop with quick service in Fairfax, look no further than Green Basil. We got the Beef Pho and Salt and Pepper Shrimp. They were solid and the Salt and Pepper Shrimp would bring us back to this spot. The server and staff were kind and quick to get us seated and served. We will be back for that shrimp and would definitely recommend. read more

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Pho and dimsum! Unexpected combination but they even had the dimsum carts when I visited which is nice to see. Pan Fried Turnip Cake - very soft and smooth but could have a crispier outside fry. Unfortuantely, it was kinda cold when it was served and I feel like it would be even better hot. paired with actually spicy chili oil and soysauce still makes it a yummy bite 3.5/5 Shrimp Noodle Rice Rolls - very soft and slightly bouncy skin! Not too thick and shrimp was also nicely cooked so it wasn't dry. I wish they gave a bit more soy sauce. 3.75/5 Create your own pho bowl - the rice noodle tasted very soggy which made it hard to finish and break easily. overall not bad though even though the broth is on the sweeter side. 2.75/5 Sea Salt Coffee - coffee is on the much stronger side which is good for some people im sure but a bit too strong for me today. bitter but not too bitter but had a weird thickness to it. 1.5/5 read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Really unique Dim Sum spot! Think Cantonese Dim Sum, but with subtle Vietnamese twists. The chili oil they use is actually Vietnamese Sa Te which has a lemon grass flavor and more spicier than your average Dim Sum spot. The Shu Mai and Har Gow are nice and plump. Cheung Fun had a fresh rice flour after-taste. Fried shrimp balls came with a walnut shrimp mayo dip on the side which I thought was clutch. Every item that tends to not have meat seemed to have some sort of meat stuffed inside (taro fritter had shrimp in it, egg plant stuffed with meat, jalapeños stuffed with meat etc.) which I thought was pretty cool. I can go on and on about how impressively different Green Basil is; the chef running the place is really an innovator! If you're looking for traditional Dim Sum then this place may not be for you, but for a Southeast Asian like myself, I really dig this place. read more

Discovered this place a while ago on Yelp and was excited to try it! The only strange thing was serving pho and other traditional Vietnamese dishes with dim sum. I was very curious to see how good the dim sum was on my first visit. Dim sum: - Xiumai (steamed shrimp and pork dumpling) I would not get again. Ordered on 2 separate occasions thinking maybe the first time was just an odd day. I was 100% wrong because the second time was worst than the first. Dry and bland - Ha Cao (steamed shrimp dumpling) Pretty good! The skin was not too soft and not too chewy. The shrimp itself was really tasty! - Banh Cu Cai Chien (pan fried turnip cake) Decent but could be better. The batter itself was too mushy and traditionally, it is served oyster sauce or hoisin sauce. None were provided which I'm assuming they don't have this type of pairing for this menu item here. - Had more dim sum items like rice noodle and they were pretty good! Wish it was hotter like straight off the steamer. As for the pho... WOW. Would not have expected this level! The broth is on the more savory side and very good! They have just the right amount of food served. Highly recommend! As for their coffee... highly recommend! Most places make it way too sweet but this place is just the right amount. It does seem to get crowded and usually a 10-15 min wait time but there's a little waiting area. The restaurant is quite small but there's waiters check in often and turn the tables around very quickly once people leave. Highly recommend whether you're craving dim sum or pho but more so of the pho side! read more

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Friendly service and good dom sum options but it gets crowded on Sundays. The har gow were really good! read more

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When this place was Viet House, it served the best pho and bun thit nuong cha gio. For over 20 years, Viet House was my happy place. The restaurant's new owners have modernized the interior and made over the menu. The bun thit nuong cha gio no longer includes cucumber, cilantro, or peanuts, and the spring rolls aren't good. The pho broth is boring, and the noodle-to-meat ratio is wrong. Bowl was chipped, which can harbor bacteria. Won't be back. RIP Viet House. We had a good, long run. Hope Green Basil can improve to remain competitive in an area that has many good options for Vietnamese food. read more

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Great food. The whole thing was a 10/10. We will be back. You should definitely go. We used to go to the previous establishment at this location. Apparently, Green Basil has been open for a year already! The pho was great. Broth was lovely. Noodles were cooked right. Nice toppings, generous portions. Crispy egg rolls also yummy. The ambience of this new business is great. Love the sleek black stone tables and red brick wall. Service was very nice and professional. The menu is exciting looking. I can't wait to try some new things. From what I saw at other tables, the beef looks great...other things looked good. Great dinner. Thanks! read more

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We were excited to see a place serve pho and dim sum in the same spot with some friends. I got their Oxtail Pho that had a nice deep beef flavor and was not super oily like other pho broths. They didn't skimp at all with the oxtail as my bowl was filled with it. The dim sum they had was also pretty decent with a decent variety of the classics like shrimp dumplings, siu mai, spare ribs, etc. Good dim sum that will help fix your craving. Overall all the food was pretty good, but not the best I've had of either. This is a nice one stop shop with lots of options for everyone in the group. Entrees: Oxtail Pho Sides: Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai, Spare Ribs, Tripe and Fried Shrimp Patties read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Pho Ox Tail - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I went here for dinner with a friend recently. Since we were craving for dimsum and pho, we thought Green Basil was ideal to visit. The space was smaller than what I expected but it was modern-ish and cozy. For dimsum, we had Ha Cao, Pan Fried Chives Dumplings, Shu Mai, and Steamed Spareribs. For pho, we shared a bowl (I forgot which one specifically). I loved the dimsum and wished I could eat more. The pho was good but is not that memorable. However, I would like to try the special pho that they have. The service was okay. It felt like the staff was trying to get rid of us but otherwise it was decent. I probably would be back again for my dimsum cravings. read more

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A big shout out and Wednesday love to my new Yelp family in NY - Andie, Jane, Lilian. Joel and my younger and loving brother TC who invited me to New Mulan restaurant in Flushing NY on 07/18/25 and got my taste buds hooked on and craving these beautiful specialties. I didn't have to wait long as my very sweet and awesome childhood buddy An( who is Vietnamese) introduced me to the beautiful, delicious and fun Green Basil DimSum & Pho just 257 miles south of NY in Fairfax, Va. Green Basil lived up to it's cool name with gorgeous food- the Pho was breathtaking, the shumai was stupendous, the lotus root salad had me singing, ( and the other patrons laughing), the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was strong and gorgeous. The prices were great. The service was stellar. The place was packed at 11:45 on a Wednesday morning. read more

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One of my friends think Green Basil, while not exceptional, is the best dim sum in Nova. A small group of us made plans to enjoy dim sum this past Saturday morning. Each dim sum option that we ordered was $6, and we got 12 and ended up paying less than $100 after tax and tip. My favorite was definitely the egg tart. The tart itself was flaky (made with puff pastry?) and the custard was creamy and buttery. If there was anything I really enjoyed here, it was the egg tart for sure. Other options I enjoyed were the chicken feet and beef tripe, both were flavorful and juicy. The siu mai, sesame balls, and steamed buns (which had a good bun to char siu ratio) were pretty standard. Sadly, I wasn't the biggest fan of the shrimp dumplings (har gao) and shrimp rice crepes (cheung fun) -- thought the flavor was lacking and the wrapper/crepe was over-steamed and soggy. The shrimps in the cheung fun were also ridiculously small and the ratio of shrimp to crepe was off. The baked pork buns and steamed pork ribs were also just eh. Overall, our experience was OK. If I came back I'll for sure get the egg tarts here and I would try their pho. read more

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This is my go to place to get dim sum! They have a variety of dim sum at good price. The dim sum comes out HOT, as in, super fresh and delicious. I usually get a combination of steamed dishes like the shumai, chive dumplings, and tofu skin rolls, and fried stuff like the fried taro shrimp pancakes. I've also tried their pho before which was good, but I have a soft spot for dim sum! Service is good and very welcoming. I keep coming back over and over again. read more

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I wanted pho and since I was here got some dim sum items as well. The pho here is ok. I got the pork and shrimp xiu mai and it was raw. Unfortunately I ate one bite of a xiu mai before finding out. They comped the xiu mai but I didn't feel comfortable knowing I was served and consumed raw pork. The fried shrimp and leek dumplings were decent. The tripe was a bit too starchy for me. read more

The food was great and the servers were attentive! We were a large party (20+ people) and we understand some mistakes can be made here and there. They were constantly checking up on us making sure all our food came out and refilling our waters. I would definitely recommend the hargow and shumai (not pictured because we ate it too fast) and the caramelized salmon! read more

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sometimes you think if a restaurant does more than one cuisine it won't turn out tasting well, but this place doesn't do that. I really enjoy the quality of their dim sum and I'm so happy it's more local so I don't have to drive all the way to Rockville for dimsum. Their pho (make your own) is really good and sometimes if you want to share it, I get extra soup + extra noodles. The shaky beef is also really good (if you're looking for something macro friendly) service is good overall and there's always a line so a lot of people find this spot really popular! i enjoy the location and overall space it never feels too crowded but never too empty either. read more

This is the ONLY restaurant in NOVA that can make food (dim sum/ Vietnamese) that can rival west coast. Prove me wrong!

I heard about this Facebook from NoVA foodies group and I'm not disappointed. Everything was delicious. Pho was good with reasonable price. Honestly I was skeptical when a restaurant has multiple types of cuisine. I'm glad we ate here. The service was slow at the beginning and then it picked up. read more

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Green basil is an absolute staple for us !!! We love their Viet coffee iced which we often take to go!! Their pho broth is AMAZING! We crave it! Even in 80 degree weather !! Service is great, and efficient. It's clean, and then ambience is nice. I especially like their choice in music, it's always a bop! read more

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Been to this no-frill restaurant couple of times. First time was after pandemic and they were out of most of their dim sum. Strange considering dim sum is in their name. This time around, we got the summer roll, which were tasty to start. For main dish, I had the grill chicken on broken rice. Their grill chicken is spongy compare to the normal lemongrass grill chicken elsewhere. However, their seasoned pickle veggies are much more flavorful than other. For her dinner, my wife got the fried chive dumplings and sticky rice in lotus leaf. The sticky rice tasted a bit plain to me but the dumpling were delicious and meaty. The service could be better considering there were not many people but one just need to ask. read more

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So good! You can tell the good quality as soon as the food is served. First bite of the pan fried dumpling, you smell and taste the authentic flavor and aroma. The crab claw stuffed shrimp dumplings are huge and so tasty! The pho is so fresh and the soup is so flavorful, even before adding the hoisin and sriracha sauce! The basil are so fresh and green-large leaves. Place is clean and the servers are so nice and courteous! read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Pan fried dumplings and crab claw - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This restaurant came highly recommended by many people. I'm glad I went there. The prices of the dishes were inexpensive and very filling. The staff was kind and were attentive to our needs. There were more plates we ordered that were not pictured. The steamed shrimp dumplings were my favorite of course and the bao bun as well. There was also a fried shrimp ball and a flat shrimp patty. There was a beef or pork dumpling as well that was delicious. Literally an endless amount of dim sum. There was plenty of seating as well and the location was in a good area in Fairfax. read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Shrimp Dumpling (H Co) (4) Steamed Pork Bun (Bnh Bao X Xu) (3). Steamed Beef Tripe With Ginger And Scalion (L Sch) - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Tried a few items for take-out as we have family who are very picky about dim sum since they lived in NYC for many years. Great ha gow (shrimp dumpling) - large, think skin that didn't break, packed with shrimp. Very good steamed roast pork bun - the bao was fully and the filling was not too salty or too sweet. Deep fried dumplings with pork were very good too - nice chew from the rice flour and good size. We would like to try other items in the future. I would have ordered the rice noodle crepe but it was not on the online menu. I wish they would put beef chow fun on their menu - then it would make my entire family happy. read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Steam cha siu bau. Salted egg yolk bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Dim Sum!!! Found this spot while I was in the area that had a dedicated dim sum menu that I have been craving for a long time. I tried a variety of options (pan fried chive and pork dumplings, steamed pork buns, steamed pork and shrimp dumplings) and they were all well made. Since it was the weekend when I stepped in, they had their baked pineapple buns which are a must try! Service is quite unique and takes a minute to understand as when you think about it, it makes sense to their fast service to their customers. They have a cart showcasing the food that moves through the restaurant as well as ordering with your server which keeps the pace of table turnover high. The restaurant was quite busy with families enjoying all the dishes. Ambiance was loud and energetic in the dining area which is expected for a popular Asian food location. read more

Everything was piping hot and fresh out of the kitchen. Baked dim sum items only available on weekends (such as the baked BBQ pork bun). Dim sum: - deep fried pork dumpling - amazing - crab balls - amazing and one of hubby's favorites - sticky rice in lotus wrap - good - shrimp dumplings - huge and flavorful! - chicken feet - hubby said was amazing and a favorite - chive dumplings - good but prob wouldn't get again, contained pork, pan fried Fried calamari - amazing and hubby enjoyed the dipping sauce. Appreciate the veggie garnish and onions were so flavorful. Loved that this place also has Vietnamese food. If only my stomach was bigger, I would have ordered some pan fried noodles and sweet and sour soup! Would frequent often if I lived closer. Also appreciate that most dim sum items are available every day of the week!!! read more

I was able to make a revisit and brought my parents to celebrate their 57th anniversary. The restaurant was clean, modern and comfortable. I ordered 8 items: 1) Shrimp Dumplings 2) Turnip Cakes 3) Fried Eggplant 4) Pho Ga 5) Creamy Purple Yam Soup 6) Lotus Root Salad 7) Grilled Pork Vermicelli 8) Crispy Fried Tofu. Everything that was ordered was delicious and some items stood out from the rest. I had turnip cakes before in other restaurants but these were a lot thicker, softer and more flavorful unlike the others which are much thinner and sometimes serve cold. I usually dipped mine in a concoction of soy sauce and chili oil but man, I tell you. Please be very careful of their chili oil but it doesn't disappoint and if you love the heat, their chili oil has it!! But make you stirred it up first before using to get all those ingredients alive again. The purple yam soup was unique and surprisingly very good. It arrived to the table with a side of rice but you get two options with either shrimp or vegetables. It didn't really need that side rice because the consistency of the ingredients has the texture of rice. I would order it again. And lastly the lotus root salad that was served with fried shrimp chips. You have two choices of how to consume it but there's no wrong way. You can eat it by itself or you can use the shrimp chips and pile the salad on top, the combination of that lightly fried chip with the salad was on point and flavors were packed with umami. Our host/server was Alden who was friendly and knowledgeable. This place has a strong work ethic and team work with one minor fault, I still had to continually ask for more water and no one really checked on us. They served dim sum on the weekends on a cart and on the weekdays it's à la carte style. They are open everyday from 1030a-9p but closed on Tuesdays. Come check them out. read more

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2/10/25 "I don't know where I'm going But I sure know where I've been." By Whitesnake 1982. Truer words have never been spoken. I am back here again, because my wife invited me to one of her favorite restaurants after work. The ambience was as peaceful as it was last time. This is a good thing incase you were picking up what I was putting down. Upon my last experience here, I did not order the Tom Chi Tom Chien Gion (Chrispy Fried Shrimp) without the sauce. I also did not ordered the Chef Special called Tom Rang Muoi (Salt and Pepper Shrimp). Due to unpleasant visit with the toilet for a long time, I did not wish to have a possible repeat. I did order Vermicelli Noodles Bún. (Bún Đậu Chả Giò Chay) This is served with vegetables Vermicelli noodles with lettuce, bean sprouts, basil, cucumber, onion, and roasted peanuts. Served with house sauce. It is also served with two chrispy spring rolls. You might be able to get this with pork, chicken or even fried shrimp. I would ask the server about this potential option. I did not feel sick after eating the food this time. This is a very good thing for me. It makes want to come back here again and try something else from the menu. It just might happen this year. read more

I am visiting from southern California so I know my way around a good bowl of pho. I just happen to run across this place on instagram and decided to give it a try! I usually am skeptical of instagram places BUT this surpassed my expectations! I got their classic green basil pho and it was really good! read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Pho Green Basil - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Hands down our favorite cart service dim sum restaurant. Everything is hot and steamed/ baked/ fried fresh. The staff is always pleasant. We had the special fried taro with custard this weekend and it was delicious! Go Birds !!! read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Fried taro ball with egg custard filling. Yum! - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food was exceptional! Service was good, could be better. We went around 1130am on a Sunday, thinking we would beat the lunch crowd. All tables were full when we arrived, but this wasn't a negative, other than having to wait a few minutes for a table. Clearly a popular place with the Vietnamese community too, always a great sign. They offer dim sum too, and it was tasty but a single cart at a time and one person. This was the biggest negative and we heard other tables complaining too. Seems like they need to offer alot more dim sum more frequently in the cart with more attention to additional servers as it was quite popular but customers were frustrated at lack of service and lack of availability by the time the cart came to their table. Will be back for sure, the oxtail Phô was amazing! read more

The crab balls and the sticky rice were really good, as well as the pho. The service was good. read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The braised salmon was succulent and soft, with a lovely flavor. The pan fried dumplings were just right. Stir fried vegetables were nothing special, and the steamed spare ribs were a bit greasy. Not perfect, but really good; we will be back soon, and I need to try the Pho. I just got distracted by the dim sum, which I can't resist. read more

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Wow! Cravings satisfied with Oxtail Pho on point! Oxtail broth was tender to perfection and broth is savory with a depth of flavor that was truly satisfying. That Thai Iced Tea was a standout-refreshing, well balanced of sweetness and bold flavors of Thai tea! And not to mention this place was so clean and attentive servers! read more

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Food: - pho: the broth was on the sweeter side than my liking - lotus salad: absolutely amazing! The fish sauce is on the sweet sider but I thought this was perfect. - green basil broken rice special: awesome! I like how they cut the meat for you. The pickled carrots were such an interesting flavor and kinda spicy(?) than what I'm used to for this dish. - pan fried noodle: not the best. I've had a lot better. The noodles were not fried and more soggy. The sauce just was not good. - stream spare ribs from the dim sum menu: this was okay. Mediocre and nothing too special. Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast. read more

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I don't know why I've never heard of this place! But this place needs to be known, or maybe not so I can keep this little secret to myself! This place is delicious! From the food to the hot oil chili! I can't wait to come back and try some more, not only because of the food but because of the staff! The staff is amazing and attentive and helpful when making food decisions! If you haven't been, go! read more

Green Basil Dimsum & Pho - Menu - Dim Sum Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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