Basil Leaf Vietnamese - Albuquerque

Basil Leaf is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque! The service is outstanding and incredibly quick. The quality and flavor of the food are extraordinary! It’s simply phenomenal! My favorite dish is the pork noodle bowl—add some basil, and it becomes unbeatable!

Wow! The lemongrass tofu banh mi and pickled plum soda are among the best I've ever tasted. It's tough to find vegan choices in Albuquerque, but this place really delivers. I can't wait to sample something else next time. The staff is friendly and efficient, and some of them are wearing masks. I visited on a Saturday afternoon; it was busy but not too crowded. I will definitely be back. Thank you for offering vegan options!

I keep coming back to this place for their Vermicelli—just $11 and it's unbeatable!

Food quality, selection, table service and value can't be beat for all this deliciousness! I first tried Basil Leaf in 2019 and have come back on every NM trip, since then. Being a foodie who also has Celiac can be a downer but not here, I eat like a queen! Thank You staff :D

1. The Pho soup was lukewarm instead of hot. I wasn’t sure how to cook the sprouts. 2. The broth lacked flavor and tasted very diluted. 3. The meat slices were too thick, yet somehow they ended up overcooked, dry, and tough. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the decent service and the cleanliness of the place. However, the food was disappointing and unacceptable.