Stopped here simply based on the fact that it was close to the hotel I was staying at. Checked the reviews and they were good.
Now I love PHO and it is hard to impress me with PHO as I have enjoyed some amazing bowls over the years across the country.
I had the Ph.5 medium rare beef.
The bowl was insanely good! Fresh mint along with a hot pepper on the side are great touches. In fact one of the best bowls I have ever had.
I’m glad I’m in town all week. I will be back as much as possible!
Good food fast service and a clean restaurant.
Food is consistently tasty. Can be quite loud during the lunch rush hour. Plenty of seating though and food comes out quick. Would come back
I am a pho lover! I love the special combo pho in this restaurant, but it varies a little bit from visit to visit. Sometimes really good, sometimes just good. You may find it’s a bit pricy comparing with other pho places but they put a lot of beef! My husband had a sandwich with beef and chicken the other day and he liked it quite a lot.
The soup here is the best vietnamese ive had, spicy and incredibly flavourful. The vermicelli bowls are also very good.
They have a very delicious and flavourful stew as well; the broth tastes like a sweet potato and veggie mix with very tender beef.
He best com no luc lac in the city. Tender and juice brought out steaming hot perfect for lunch, order a soup in the side to quench your thirst a bit.
Food is great, they only have one size but big portions prices are decent. Service is OK. Will be back for the Vietnamese stew!
Very diverse menu. While being in the NE you'll find their pricing to be quite high. Their pricing seems equivalent to downtown Vietnamese restaurants. Their Pho Sate is good, comparable to their old location on 17th ave. Their rice dishes and bun dishes are not so much.
Quick service and good food. Their sate noodle soup is one of the best in Calgary, similar to that of Pho Dau Bo's. They also have good Vietnamese beef stew and the servings are huge. All the food came out pretty quick and our spring rolls were warm but that's alright. All in all, somewhere I would come back for Vietnamese cravings.
This place is awesome. When gangstas get murdered in it, you know it's good. Not meaning to be glib, and it might be in bad taste considering what what really happened there but the Pho is killer. If you have any insecurities do yourself a favour and go for lunch.
It's pretty good, came here a few times. Service is always fast! Servers are very friendly. I love the broth it's very tasty compared to most pho restaurants. I usually order the pho dac biet so good! Will definitely come back!
I absolutely love this place. I always get the Ph1 (Beef Sate Pho) and am never disappointed. The broth is spicy and delicious and I haven't had anything else around the city that compares. My only complaint is the staff seem to make up their own hours. The menu states when they are open but there has been numerous times I called and there was no response. When I was last in, they mentioned they're phone has problems... I think that was a silly excuse for them closing early.
Came here today for lunch and had the "ultimate vietnamese sub". It was really really delicious.
The bread was crispy but soft, the beef had amazing flavour, and the cucumber and carrot inside was crunchy. Really thought it was fantastic.
The menu said it was spicy, but it wasn't really. Other subs from other places can sometimes have an unavoidable spicy sauce, but this sub's spiciness came from the large jalapeño style peppers perched on top. Easy enough to remove if you're not feeling like something spicy.
We also had the pork spring rolls. They were pretty good. Crispy and tasty!
The restaurant is pretty nice and modern, and I would definitely come back again if I was in the area!
Awesome Pho!! I always order the spicy beef sate soup, extra spicy and then get 2 to take home. I haven't tried anything else on the menu because its SO good !!!! They are packed at lunch and have fast service. I drive in from Airdrie just for Basil Pho.
This place has some good pho! This is one of the pho places that I would recommend. The broth is very tasty. There's a huge parking lot so tons of space. The service is decent. Also serves the pho in a good time too.
My go to place for lunch! Despite always being full, you are guaranteed to be in and it within an hour. The pho broth is packed with flavor and the meat portions are more compared to other places. Service is always so friendly and even though they water glasses are super tiny, they always make sure it is filled!
Probably the best pho in the city....there are so many mediocre and crappy places to get pho.....but these guys know what's up! Fresh ingredients, good quality meat, good portions. The name says it all "ultimate pho". I frequently go here for lunch, which is super quick.
For a long time I took the Vietnamese food in Calgary for granted. We may not have the delicious, cheap sushi of Vancouver, or the mind-blowing bagels of Montreal, but when it comes to pho and vermicelli, it’s hard to argue that we have some of the best! Everyone has their favourite noodle soup and for me, Basil is some of the best in the city.
Been here many many times, and I’ve always enjoyed their shrimp salad rolls, veggie spring rolls and one of the best sate seafood pho I’ve tasted. Service is quick, and the restaurant is tidy and clean. Would recommend!
I've been to this place many times and was just here recently.
The pho is always delicious. The broth is unique to other restaurants as it has a "sweeter" taste to it. The sate is also good but I like the regular broth much better.
I used to add hot sauce and hoisin sauce to my pho but stopped because it masks the taste of the broth. Instead, I just add the sauce to the side dish and dip my beef balls in it.
I've only been here during their steady times and the food comes out quickly.
The service is good, the restaurant is very clean and the decor is modern.
This is the best pho I have ever had. Ph.1 beef rare with peanut sauté is what I always get. It's spicy and flavourful and unlike any other pho. I have tried other pho places and have not been able to find anything comparable to basil.
Ive been to basil a handful of times, mostly for lunch as its close to my work. It gets quite busy here during the lunch hours. Dinner time is more steady. I usually order soup here and my brother mentioned that he enjoys the sate. I differ, as im not the biggest fan of the sate there. It not bad but i find it a bit more on the spicier side and not much sate taste.
The service is good here and i really did enjoy the veggie spring rolls the most. I love taro mmmm.
These guys have the most amazing chicken sate salad rolls. Heaven. I love the Sate soup and the Sate bun too. They make my bubble tea half sweet also. Subs are not my favorite here but everything else is 200% better than anywhere else in the city.
Delicous springrolls!!! Ordered B4. Yummy. Good peanut taste!!
Only didnt like the watered down hot sauce but overall, great bowl of food!! :)
Favorite Sate beef Pho in Calgary hands-down. Always spicy and flavorful with a rich peanut taste, the large bowl seems too big as first but always ends up empty. The beef is 9 times out of 10 very nice lean beef. Great Vietnamese coffee as well. Sometimes I'm on a special low-carb diet and they can accommodate me by substituting vegetables instead of Vermicelli noodles. Nice staff as well.
I end up here every week or so when the craving hits me. I highly recommend it.
Top Pho spot in Calgary. Food and service are top quality, only spot I've ever gone to in Calgary. All dishes have very rich and authentic taste!! 5/5
BEST PHO I HAVE EVER HAD.. BEST PHO, BEST SUBS, EVERYTHING ON THE MENU! I've searched Calgary for good pho, and this is the spot to hit! they put so much effort and love into the food they serve. the pho had amazing flavors every time. Best sate soup I've tried as well. service is always amazing. other pho restaurants should really learn from Basil.
Best Pho Sate in Calgary. IMO, the best vietnamese restaurant in Calgary. Always order the pho sate, and it is consistently delicious. I have recommended this restaurant to everyone I know and they always come back to me with the same positive feedback. Customer service is good as well -- food comes out very quick and as we are (somewhat) regular customers, the lady there always remembers to give me a fork (can't use chopsticks well) even without asking!
Good Food Served to you hot and efficiently - but WAY TOO LOUD!. I love the food here, but it's virtually impossible to carry on a conversation here without literally screaming at your party. It's impossible to have a conversation over the lunch hour- I wish they would do something about this.
Fast and Friendly. My fiance and I really enjoy Pho restaurants. I've been to a few and often find that the service is often lacking. Usually the food is always good, but the servers dont ask how your meal is, they have to be bugged to bring you water or refills. I never thought Pho was that good until I went to Basil.
Basils staff is extreamly friendly. The food comes out hot and fresh very quickly and it always tastes great. I have returned to Basil over and over again and always go home full and happy. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Sate Chicken Sub with extra veggies. My favorite sub place but last time they used banana peppers. Didn't expect that. Will have to cut those out.
Good sate! Well it should be it's owned by the same people who own pho dau bo, a sate staple in the hood. Spring rolls were pretty bland tho. Good service but a little more pricey than pdb
Great soup. Bad atmosphere.
Love it. Work really close and eat here at least once a week. Even on hot days, I'm always down for the Sate pho.
Just had lunch here , place was busy with the lunch crowd ... We had out 4 year old with us . Staff cleared us an outside table so we could eat in he sun... Wife is fussy, but we weren't let down... Food was quick , hot, and tasted great... Staff on duty were super attentive and despite the busy time of day were all over us when we needed it ... I'm stuffed and it' was a great experience ... Seemed everyone else was enjoying as well!!! Thanks
Sate beef noodle soup. Had the sate beef noodle soup. The broth was amazing! The noodles were great. This soup was by far the most spicy sate I have ever had it was perfect. The beef was very rare and cooked in the broth and was cut in very nice pieces. The only downfall is the Bowl was really big and they barely filled it half way (as seen in the picture I posted). I would give it a 9.2 but would be higher if the Bowl didn't look empty when it came. Staff was very friendly but started to turn customers away 30 mins before closing saying they were closed already. I guess they didn't need the business.
Basil's IS by far the best Vietnamese food I've had outside of Vietnam! I've tried most of their menu and it's always fresh and served fast. Most of the staff is friendly and helpful, the only problem I have is the woman (owner) where you pay is a tad abrupt and not overly friendly or personable. Aside from that the place is amazing!
One of my favourite places for vietnamese food. Prices are reasonable and the decor is moden contemporary inside. Food is good with a clear broth in the noodles. Portions are just right.
Great food, great service. I've been to a lot of Vietnamese places in town, but this was some of the best pho and spring rolls I've ever had. Staff was attentive and friendly. Orders came ultra-fast.
Crave the Pho. Sate Beef Noodle Soup... if I had to pick one thing to eat every day, it would be this. Best Pho I have had in the city, you get a lot more meat than at other places and it's not fatty or stringy, the broth is amazing, huge portion. I have only ever eaten in during lunch, and they are quick and friendly - food comes out very quickly, which is great when you have to get back to work. I pick up take out on my way home from work frequently. Love this place.
Amaizing service amaizing food by far the best restaurant in the city for vietnamese and pho. My son got sick all over the table and they insisted on cleaning up the mess no matter how much I tried to do it myself they gave him a gingerale for his tummy at no charge and put tiger balm on his temples to help with his fever. Aside from having amaizing food they went above and beyond to help us out what a great place to eat.
Like it. Good Pho place, price is excellent and the service is good. The decor is ok and they keep it fairly clean. For the money its a great lunch spot
I called everywhere trying to find pho for delivery. I've never tried basil before, but decided to after he agreed to help me out and deliver. We ordered two bowls of the beef sate and two bubble teas. THIS IS THE BEST BEEF SATE I'VE EVER HAD. And the avocado bubble tea was also one of the best ones I've ever tried. I usually have to add so much hot sauce, but it was absolutely perfect. Most definitely going back. Side note, the prices are slightly different than the ones that have been posted.
Good food. Tasty food.the best soup in town.
Excellent! We've had consistently good service, and quality of food over the last 3 years. Every order has been excellent, and authentic. My husband usually orders the pho, and I the Vietnamese subs. Always amazing! I only wish they were opened later.
Basil is fantastic. The older asian gal is one of the hottest gals in town. Pho is pretty good too.
Excellent food. I am in Calgary several times a year and have been here many times - always leave full, never disappointed. The satay pho is awesome. The bubble tea is great!
Yummy. This is my go-to restaurant for pho. I love their satay soup and regular soup. The portions are the perfect size to fill me up. The broth has deep flavors and much better than any other pho in calgary. The decor and atmosphere is nice and modern.
Sizzling Beef. I went here with my wife and another couple. I has roasted chicken with rice. Other members had sizzling beef (I think that is what it is called), vermicelli noodle bowl with shrimp, and wor won ton soup. Everyone loved their meal except the soup. She said it had a different taste then she was use to. We surmised the difference was Chinese to Vietnamese cuisine. The sizzling beef was good enough the eater wanted to order a 2nd helping.
Restaurant staff were nice. Checked on us often.
My only complaint would be the hours of operation. We would have made a 2nd order with more dishes if the kitchen had not closed. My advice go early.
I love the sate beef soup. Best sate beef soup in the city
Great Service - Great Food - I am happy to support a family run and owned Calgary Business .
Holy pho. We had the pork spring rolls and two bowls of the beef sate with rare beef and it was amazing. The beef was lean and tender with not a trace of fat or grisle. The broth was tasty with just the right amount of spice and the serving was huge. The spring rolls were okay and not my favorite part of the meal. The service was good and the food came out quickly. Our water was refilled several times during our meal. It was quiet in the evening and I imagine it is more of a lunch place.
Good food, horrible hours. We showed up at 7:30pm and were turned away. What kind of restaurant closes so early???
Fantastic upscale vietnamese cuisine. Great service, better food and more than reasonable prices.
Excellent pho! I had the spicy chicken pho and it was great. Fast and friendly service. Large portions.
I travelled around Calgary for 6 years in search for the best beef pho sate. I tried friends' and coworkers' suggestions, and the ones top-rated by online food bloggers and influencers.
My final verdict:
Basil has the BEST PHO SATE in the city!
The first sip of the broth ignites the senses. No other pho has done that to me. Also, it's the only pho I could finish the broth of without feeling nauseous. I just keep coming back here to cleanse my tongue of other pho's. 😁
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I wrote this review in 2019 on Facebook, and I realized this review is long overdue on Google. Photo is from 2019 as well. I now live in Edmonton, but I can't wait to taste this again. I have been to several pho restos in Edmonton, but nothing beats this wonder.
This is one of my favorite spots for lunch! The pho and vermicelli bowls are always consistently delicious and fresh. Service is always very prompt and friendly. I mostly do take out but the restaurant looks clean and a good, cozy place for a meal.
Tasty food, quick service, great portions, very friendly staff and clean and bright space! What more can you ask for? Not many places impress me but I will definitely be back!!
Delicious Vietnamese cuisine! I had the beef stew with buttered baguette which really hit the spot! Reminded me of my childhood eating my dads Vietnamese cooking. My friends had pho and vermicelli which they said they would come back for again. Only thing was I wish they served complimentary tea instead of just water with the meal.
Fast, friendly service. Really accommodating for guests from Europe who arnt familiar with vietnamese food. Food was hot, really tasty. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Really tasty and thanks owners that served us even we get there during last working hour
Sarah Drinkwater (Sarah Munsie)
+5
Lovely employees and the food is very good! Really a great spot to eat and happy to be able to dine in the restaurant again.
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