Saigon Basil

This is our favorite place to treat guests with Vietnamese food. Nice, spacious, friendly staff, authentic Vietnamese food with lots of options to please everyone. I’ve been here at least a dozen times but only for family meals and group parties so I can’t comment on their individual plate type of items like phở or bun. They have a very extensive menu and we’ve tried most of them and I can’t remember ever getting anything bad. So many dishes to recommend, goi (salad) is always excellent. The Saigon Basil appetizer is easily a meal for 2 or 3. «Canh chua» (sour soup) and «ca kho to» (braised fish) is a pretty standard Vietnamese meal and you can’t go wrong with that. The crabs are excellent too when they have it. There’s something special about the plain white rice they serve with meals, a friend of mine keeps claiming that this is the best in town and he always orders extra to take home.
For a special take-​out meal at home, we’d call ahead and order the roasted fish, a whole big fish comes with crispy skin and everything else you need for a meal: rice paper, veggies, dipping sauce,. Always satisfying.
They have a raised area separate from the main floor good for larger groups (30 – 40). The acoustic there is interesting, we had a party there once and folks were pretty loud but when we walked down to the main floor, you don’t really hear much at all.

We love this place! The food is prepared to order and done very well. Every dish is very unique. We always order the large appetizer combo and it is always on point. We are fans of the soft shell crab, very tasty! If you come on the weekend be prepared for a longer experience because of how popular it is. If you don’t want to wait grab a to go order. We go about once a month when we have a craving for Vietnamese!

First time here. Amazing. I told the waitress I am allergic to eggs. The chef said I could order what I want, he would make mine with out eggs. With the exception of wontons because the pastry already had egg in it. The scallop stir fry I got was so flavorful, and masterfully cooked. About $ 12 and enough leftover for lunch tomorrow. My whole family enjoyed what they ordered. If you haven’t tried this place yet, I recommend it.

It’s absolutely perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect and the prices are sooooo low for the amount of food I’ve eaten here with the family over 30 times and it’s perfect each time

My first visit was not rely good. I ordered Goi Ga. No warning on theirs menu it is spicy. It was sooo hot. My mouth could not handle to much spiciness. I give this place second try and it was so good.

This place is pretty busy and rightfully so! They have all kinds of Vietnamese dishes. I was pretty stoked when I saw what an extensive menu they had… including some stuff I hadn’t had since I was a kid and are not so easy to find.
I ate here last time I was in town and was blown away. So freaking good and the portions are family size! We had:
Seafood goi — Squid, shrimp. abalone, jellyfish… really fresh!
Heo ram man (Caramelized pork) — really tender and awesome with the rice.
Canh chua ca (sweet & sour soup with catfish) — I am picky about my canh chua… I don’t like when the fish still has the slimy skin on it. They actually took it all off and the filet was cooked perfectly!
Cua rang me — tamarind crab — a whole fresh Dungeness crab cooked with tamarind sauce. This was my fave!!! Think… sweet and sour crab :)
Being from Cali, where supposedly we have the best Vietnamese food… I was pretty damn impressed with this place. Looking forward to some future visits next time I’m in the Mile HIgh City!

Thank you Unilocal reviewers I can always count on you for spot on tips and reviews. Man, I really enjoyed the food and services. The Phở is outstanding and the hot and sour soup was the best I’ve ever had. I will visit again when I’m back in Denver

This is the closest phở to my home, and I’m bummed I waited so long to try it. Besides the phở, they have a large menu with a lot of options. Normally we usually get a few different things and all share because they’re decently large portions. So far i haven’t had anything I haven’t liked.

This is our favorite Phở place in town. The broth is so delicious and sets itself apart from the other 12 Phở restaurants in the area.
The service is average, but that’s kind of the norm in my experience at Phở joints so for me, that doesn’t effect my experience. The restaurant is clean, and we are always served our food in a timely manor. I have tried several of the other Phở options in town and this is always my number one choice.

Whoever says that phở is best at a Phở (random number), they are WRONG! Saigon Basil may serve many different dishes, but their phở is definitely to die for! I would definitely recommend eating here if you have the chance.
My usual order is the steamed rice with grilled pork (#46). The sauce is absolutely delicious and the pork is so savory. The plate is pretty decent sized, but you should be able to finish at least ⁷⁄₈ of the plate if you have eaten rice at previous Vietnamese restaurants before.
They have a bar area for people eating alone. I’m not sure they serve beer or anything. The tables are great for groups of all sizes.
Service is slightly lengthy, since it’s usually always busy. It also depends on how many are in your group. Obviously, a four person group gets served faster than a ten person group.
The best part is that it’s pretty cheap! Most single dishes are between $ 8 to $ 13, and the bigger ones for groups are about $ 25 – 35.

Came here 1 time 6 months ago to try it as we had not been here before. And just kept passing by it. Now 6 months later we come 2 or 3 times week. Fabulous food, great service and it is always clean. Never have been disappointed and would highly recommend.

ShaaaaZammm — get the #52 or #46 Amazing and the price for the portion size YUMMMY
take left overs home — can’t say enough about this place —
Thanks will be back for more

One of my staff is Vietnamese and took me here for lunch on my birthday. Fortunately he did all ordering. it was incredible. ever dish we ordered was incredible! I had sort of gotten hooked on a chinese take-​out place in westminster. it was adequate. but for the same price i could have amazing asian food? I’ll be back for sure.

One word: WOW!
Traveled to Colorado on a snowboarding trip and was looking for Vietnamese food. My local friends took me to this gem. Seriously… WOW!
I love the Hot and Sour hotpot, Fish Claypot, duck, and cubed steak. Typing this review is making me hungry now. This is the place and definitely lucked out. If I need Vietnamese food in Colorado, this is the place to go.
Usually, Vietnamese restaurants are known to specialize in a dish. Either for their phở or Vietnamese omelette etc. This place is all around delicious. Everything is on point and very clean. The bathroom is clean as well. The ambiance and décor was a nice blend of Western and Eastern. Seating arrangements is very roomy, too. Great for groups!
I will be back!

Forever my go-​to phở whether it’s for dine in or take out! Always consistent. Always delicious. Always welcoming, of course it helps when me and my family are there at least once a week and everyone remembers us.
— usually get the 52, combination rice plate sub chopped pork instead of a pork chop. It just tastes better to me.
— Aso get the rare steak phở, can’t go wrong with that either. They do have «huy fong» aka the chili paste most phở’s have out on the table, you just have to request it and they’ll bring out a hefty dish.
–The shrimp wrapped steak appetizers are 5 stars
–The make your own spring rolls appetizer dish is to die but just so big! Easily feeds 3 of us as a shared entrée.
–Recently tried the crab and asparagus soup, yummyyyy!
–Chicken fried rice! Once again amazeballs.
You can’t go wrong with anything here really. LOVE IT!

A total diamond in the rough.
Easily on par with the best phở in Colorado and well worth a drive out of the way.
Clean and bright atmosphere and an incredibly friendly staff. This is now on my short list of excellent Vietnamese options around town.

Came here the other night with a friend and was completely blown away! This place is incredible. We ordered the Hu Tieu Thap Cam soup. Delicious and interesting flavors with fish balls and pork. For dinner we shared the combination appetizer, which you essentially make your own spring rolls. You get plenty of chicken, egg rolls, pork, basil, cilantro, etc… to assemble your own roll. This dish is enough for two people to share very comfortably.
We also ordered the stuffed chicken wings (#82.) I have never tasted anything like it before. It was so unique and flavorful! So good!
The service was great, our waitress was so sweet and attentive. This place is amazing and I can’t wait to go back more.

This restaurant was the first Vietnamese option that showed up near me. The little sign on 104^th st. makes one think it is in the parking lot of the strip center. However, you need to turn right on Melody Drive. There’s a rather large sign once you turn.
The food was very, very good. I ordered the #52 which was a very large plate containing vegetables, egg, a pork chop, egg rolls, shredded pork, chicken, and shrimp for only $ 9.99 plus tax. There was no need for dipping sauce; the food was very well seasoned and didn’t need any extra condiments. Everything tasted fresh and clean. As another poster alluded to, the strip mall its part of looks rather sketchy and may dissuade some from visiting.
The interior of the restaurant is clean and inviting. Except for one of the girls refilling water (she also ran my check), there wasn’t much customer interaction, but that’s the norm for Asian restaurants.

If you are on a look out for real authentic Vietnamese cuisine or you were a big fan of Saigon Bowl before they changed their owners this is the place to go. The previous owner of Saigon Bowl sold it and started this place not too long ago. I am so glad they did because the northern part of Denver was lacking good authentic restaurants.
I come to Saigon Basil quite often with my family. They are a huge fan of the baked catfish which can feed 4 – 5 people. It is quite delicious, but requires some time to prepare. So I suggest calling in a head of time to get it prepare. However, the size of the fish varies from time to time. Sometimes we get a fat juicy one and other times it is skinny. The baked skin is the best part so I do not mind it being skinny.
They also have a huge menu filled with authentic cuisine. I never had their phở here because they offer other noodles dishes that cannot be found elsewhere. I personally love their hu tieu thap cam which is a nice rice noodle entrée with warm broth; good for the cold days. My boyfriend loves the hu tieu ap chao. It uses the same rice noodle, but is pan fried. I also like the shaking beef (bo luc lac) here and their thai tea boba. Their thai tea is freshly brewed and the boba is soft and chewy. Honestly, you can not go wrong with any of their items.
Service is always great here and they make reservation an ease. My only compliant is that they are not open on Sundays.

I’ve been meaning to write a review so here it is!
My fiancée’s family and I eat at this restaurant at least once a week whether it’s take out or dining in. That just goes to show how much we love Saigon Basil! Plus, his family is from Vietnam so they approve on the authenticity of this restaurant.
We usually order com dac biet (the rice combo special), saigon basil appetizer dish (spring rolls), bo luc lac (steak salad), muc rang muoi (fried squid), bun bo hue, and Lau thap cam (seafood hotpot). Not all at once obviously but those dishes are in our rotation lol.
These dishes are hands down the best in Colorado. Their dishes are jam packed with lots of flavor and spices, and fresh vegetables. Price per dish is very reasonable and the size are family style.
Other than the food, service is great. The staff and owner are very personable.
I’m quite bias but we LOVE Saigon Basil and highly recommend it to any and everyone!