Saigon Basil is definitely the most legit Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. They have over 200 items on their menu, which made it a bit difficult to finally settle on a dish. After a quick review of all of the amazing options and realizing that this was my first time here, I decided to order the #1. Pho Dac Biet (Special Pho), with rare steak, well done brisket, flank, and beef meat ball. I omitted the tendon and tripe. As an appetizer, we ordered #179. Goy Cuon Chay: Vegetable Spring Rolls wrapped in rice paper with tofu & vegetables, served with peanut sauce. Two rolls for $6.95. These are good-sized rolls that contain lettuce, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, tofu, and rice noodles. They are served whole, but I cut mine in half and plated it that way for the camera (see photo). (As we say in YES, the camera eats first!) The peanut sauce has that hoison flavor that you would typically find in a Vietnamese peanut sauce, which I absolutely adore. It was a yummy start to the meal. Now, let's move on to the main star of the event, the pho. It was the most flavorful and tasty bowl of pho I've ever had. I was going to take a picture of it, but it just looked like your standard bowl of pho. I wish I had because it was that good. I'm not sure if I got all of the meats it was supposed to come with. Regardless, I was very happy with my bowl. Lastly, it was recommended to try the Cafe Sua Da: Vietnamese coffee with milk, and I'm so glad I did. It's served with a phin filter full of coffee grounds and brewed directly over condensed milk. Once it's fully brewed, you can mix the coffee and milk to your liking and pour over ice. It was super delicious and a great little pick-me-up for the rest of the day. The service was great. Our server was very kind and friendly. The food was delicious and super satisfying. I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

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AS YOU READ OTHER BAD REVIEW, IT IS 100% TRUE!! I GOT HASSLED ON TIP BY OLD HEAVY SET WAITRESS!!! When I was about to write a tip amount after swiped the credit card, they told me that 20% is standard before i even had a chance to write a tip. I changed my 20% tip to 12% for getting PRESSURED TO PAY 20%. I WENT HERE FOR PAST 12+ YEARS, AND I WON'T BE BACK!! 1. Crappy service. 2. Pressure customers to pay more tip on front of my face! 3. Crappy attitude from servers! read more

Every time I order from there, whether it is dining in or take away, it's always fresh, such a delicious and generous. I like to wash it all down with some tea. read more

A little different than other Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants. Too many choices, not very familiar with any of the dishes. Ordered Saigon Basil chow mein, and seafood lo mein. Beautiful presentation but did not enjoy either one. Both dishes, VERY FISHY. I should have ordered a Vietnamese noodle bowl. Restaurant was packed, full of Vietnamese and or Asian customers which is a very good sign, a lot of people apparently love the food. read more

Saigon Basil - Special Saigon Basil Chow Mein - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

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Came here after a super late night of drinking for some hot soupy pho. Definitely hit the spot and was pretty good. I got the medium size and it was a pretty big bowl. They have an xl size as an option as well if you're feeling super hungry and a small as well. Got spring rolls and egg rolls as appetizers. Never seen a place put noodles with the egg rolls, so it was pretty cool to see cause that could've been a meal itself. Service was good and fast. Very specious in there so they can get you in quick which is always a plus. read more

Saigon Basil - Bun Bo Hue, Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

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We have been going to Saigon Basil for many years. Ordered 4 different takeout meals tonight and they were all horrible! We literally ended up throwing $82 worth of food into the trash! What happened? So disappointed, we will not be going back......another restaurant gone bad! read more

This is the best restaurant for Pho. My husband and I have tried so many places and always come back to Saigon Basil. It's the best comfort food year round. They have other amazing options as well. The staff is always friendly and efficient. We love that we can be in and out if we want. They recently remodeled the restaurant as well and it's been beautifully upgraded! Highly recommend if you're looking for cozy Vietnamese food! read more

Been seeing this on Yelp as one of the best in the area so we decided to try the lunch specials. We ordered the Mongolian Beef & Curry Chicken. Both were pretty basic as far as flavor and presentation. The egg drop soup had too much going on. We also got the crab cheese wontons and those were super stale and hard to eat. The service was decent and it was very slow at the time we went in which was about 2pm. Very clean. Overall, it's not the best place but was fairly decent if you're in a rush or out of options. read more

Saigon Basil - Mongolian Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

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Great restaurant super considerate and amazing food. I wasn't gonna leave a review on the amazing food alone but the waiting staff went above and beyond to make sure it was an excellent experience will be returning read more

Great food n service always !!! Been to many Vietnamese places and this is hands down the best authentic Vietnamese food :) read more

Decent place for pho. Broth was not too oily and the flavors were ok. Service is mediocre but we came for the food. Typical pho restaurant ambiance. read more

Saigon Basil - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

The pho is excellent and the boba smoothies are delicious! This is our go-to spot for pho dates.

I'm loving the food. Very tasteful and IMO cooked very well. Restrauant is clean and has a good decor staff friendly and helpful. Here for lunch and selected food from the Lunch Menu. Recommended read more

I like this place. The food is very good and the menu is extensive. Prices are very reasonable especially considering large portion size. The restaurant is usually pretty busy but service is good. Ambiance is OK but can be a bit loud. Worth a trip. read more

My husband and I have been going here and their previous restaurant since the early 2000s. Our absolute favorite Vietnamese place. My husband eats everything but I only order from their vegetarian section. I still never am disappointed nor bored. Great food. read more

Love this place! Best Pho is the Denver metro area. Staff is great, food is great, and portions are great! It's our go to!

Our server was so nice and funny! She helped us with the menu and our food was out really fast. The pho tai was delicious and the bbq pork rice was the best read more

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Food and service were great. I had the lunch Kung Pao Chicken and it was delicious and it was a very large portion. Great value and good food! read more

Food tasty but som questions about gluten free safety. Not sure why they don't carry a gluten free soy sauce. Great service. Good portions. Large menu read more

The food here is excellent. Best clay pot fish ever. There is a reason they turn so many tables over.

Best Vietnamese food in Denver metro, their Saigon plate is a must try. Their service was good wish more people speak English there so we can ask for help faster read more

Saigon Basil was DELICIOUS. We stop by here pretty often when I'm the area and I could be wrong but I think their portion sizes got a lot larger recently. The Com Dac Biet had an amazing selection of food items. I could've gone without the grilled chicken as it was slightly dry but the grilled pork certainly more than made up for it. I can't wait to be back. read more

Saigon Basil - Com Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

If you are looking for some delicious Vietnamese food in generous portions I would definitely recommend Saigon Basil! I would personally say one of the better options when you are feeling hungry in the Northglenn area. One of my favorite go-to dishes here is the Saigon Basil Appetizer (#92 on the menu, $29 for this plate). A huge plate loaded with a variety of tasty food that you can wrap in rice paper or lettuce wraps. Comes with soft shell crab, bbq pork, chicken, fried shrimp paste, egg rolls, noodles, and a good variety of greens. Easily sharable among a group of people! I usually like to get a small pho to complement the appetizer. I've tried a good variety of options here, from the combo rice plate, seafood options, stir-fry noodles - Almost every option didn't disappoint in terms of value, taste, and quantity. You can easily feed a family here for less than $50. I would definitely would recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more

Saigon Basil - Saigon Basil Appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

The Vietnamese coffee is soooo good! I love Vietnamese coffee and try it at a lot of places. Saigon Basil was so good that I keep thinking about coming back for more! The portions are huge and the place is busy with people...a good sign. We got: Deep fried egg rolls appetizer. It comes with noodles and a place of vegetables to eat it with. It was awesome! Loved it. Seafood hot pot in a tangy sweet and sour soup. This was really good too. They bring out a burner and the soup is boiling in front of you. I like the experience of having a hot boiling soup at the table and eating from it. They gave so much squid for this dish. Rice dish with combo meat. Tasty and a huge portion. We could not finish and took half to go. #1 Vietnamese coffee (get it!) read more

Why is the staff so angry? Maybe because they have Fox News on the tv at all times. Food is ok, but not worth putting up with the negative atmosphere. I won't go back read more

I'm obsessed with Saigon Basil - just can't get enough. Dining in, carrying out, whatever - can't stop, won't stop. My husband and I are big pho fans, and since we moved further north, we were missing our normal pho spots. Fear not, we thankfully found Saigon bowl, and can't stop going. No lie, I've been 3 times this week. It's kind of a problem, but I'm ok with it. Highly recommend Saigon Basil's pho. My go to is brisket, rare steak, and tendon. Every bowl of pho comes with decent portions of meat and noodles, and the broth is so good I could just drink it in a mug (I may or may not do this when I get takeout...no judgement). If you're not feeling soup, go for the combination fried rice. The fried rice is huge, the rice is cooked to perfection, and the shrimp/beef/pork/egg is round of the perfect dish. Saigon Basil is usually packed every day, especially in the winter, so be prepared for a bit of a wait to be seated or when ordering carry out. You won't be disappointed though! read more

This place is delicious!!! and so fresh and always consistent. Great service - fair prices and the portions are huge. Shout out to Mark. Well done ! 5 star service. read more

Saigon Basil - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

This place is STILL great even a year later. The Pho grew on me and has become my favorite Pho. I've ordered from various places. Saigon Basil is still the best I've had so far. The portions are generous. Way more generous than other Pho places. I always get the rice plate with meat, chicken, porkchop, shrimp, and egg on top. As well as 3 spring rolls. Their Summer Rolls (rice paper, not fried) is amazing too. Most places skimp and stuff it with noodles and 2 small shrimp. These are LOADED with 4 shrimp AND slices of thin meat. All of this is the same price or less, when compared to other Pho places. My go to when I'm not lazy. It's worth the 15 minute drive for me. read more

We planned to have pho elsewhere, but this restaurant closed later. The place is quite big. It's also a bit outdated, but I didn't come here for the ambience. The pho came out quickly. I had ordered a medium, but I guess the waiter didn't hear me since I was given a small. The broth was hot and on the sweeter side. I didn't care for the beef balls. I thought they were squeaky. read more

Wonderful service from Tam and another delicious meal. Flavors abound, freshness apparent and atmosphere simple and delightful. read more

Saigon Basil - #128 shrimp wrapped in steak and # 31 pork eggroll ... yummy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

Finally tried Saigon Basil and it did not disappoint. The ambience leaves something to be desired but that's not what matters here. They're menu is so vast and it was so hard to make a decision but we had some friends who have been there before guide us. The fan favs were the crab Rangoon and diy shrimp spring rolls. They were both delicious and super fun to make at the table. As for the entrees we shared the ginger fried catfish and it was one of the most unique and delicious things I've ever tasted. 10/10 would recommend. It is also huge, we were a group of 6 and all shared it (among other things) and all got a pretty decent portion. It's a must try! Another huge plus was how cheap they're drinks were $4 for domestic and $6 for imported beers. You rarely see that anywhere anymore and it was awesome. The Sapporo really hit the spot on top of everything else. The staff were also super attentive and continuously checked up on us to clear plates and refill waters. I also LOVED how many fish and veggie options they had for all my non meat eaters. There wasn't just 1-2 options for us, but pages and pages to choose from. This place was amazing and I will definitely be back to try more!! read more

Best vietnamese restaurant in town. We ordered the specialty fried fis,h, canh chua lau, stir fried mixed vegetable, bo luc lac and everything was delicious. Top nodge service! Cam on Chu va anh waiter! Will definitely come back for more! read more

Got seated super quickly for lunch! My mom and I ordered a meatball pho and a rare steak + well done brisket pho and it was delicious! We got New York style chicken wings to go, and they are amazing! The place is very clean and was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the prices are very reasonable! Will definitely be coming back here soon. read more

Great Food and Service! I had the opportunity to go here on a recent trip to Denver. I had the fried shrimp with cream cheese and egg roll appetizers and both were good but shrimp was amazing. I also had the best pad Thai ever. It had a seafood base that made the flavor incredible. I also had the shrimp fried rice which had good flavor while being crisp but not dry. I also ordered the coconut juice which I had never head. It was fresh and really good. Kenny the owner greeted us and recommended all of these and was right. Thank you Kenny. read more

Huge dinning room with booths and a lot of orders ready for take out keeps the meats fresh. The broth was hearty and not too salty. My beef with pho places is having fresh meats and no old inventory. Good to see lots of regulars come here and a extensive menu. read more

Great flavors,friendly service, the pho soup warm and filling on a cold day. I had the medium chicken rice noodle soup. Glad i had the medium that was more than filling. This was a by chance stop we were at the shopping center across the street, pulled my phone to see where to have lunch and yelp as usual guided me to a winner read more

Pretty good and authentic. Really big portion and reasonable prices, It gets pretty packed on Saturday btw. Over I would definitely come back. Vietnamese music read more

Saigon Basil - Noodle bowl, forgot the actual name Phâ something. Really big portions. And a mango smoothie with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

I have been a loyal customer for many years, yesterday i ordered 6 grilled beef to go, and somehow the beef tasted old and the marination was not good, the whole family were disappointed, this is the first time after so many years, wondering if the original chef left the company, because it looks like recently the taste of the griiled beef was not like before. read more

Saigon Basil is the place to go for really good Vietnamese food. It's always very busy whenever we visit. They have great Pho but I like other things on the menu such as rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and hot pot soups. The prices are great and it's always bumpin on a Friday night. The interior looks like it hasn't been redone since 1992 and that's part of the charm. It makes me laugh every time we go. They have beer and wine as well! read more

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Find me a place a medium bowl of pho is 11.95 and tastes pho-nomenal. I'll stop you right here at Saigon Basil. First of all, its huge. I'm talking about the restaurant- you can have a small Asian wedding here no problem. I want to say it's a mom and pop shop bc the taste of the broth is quite palatable. Even my white girlfriend raves about this lil gem in Thornton and she's eaten a lot of Vietnamese! Worth the try. This establishment has my endorsement. read more

Saigon Basil - The only part of the menu you need - Vietnamese Near Me - Northglenn, Colorado

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