Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
About This Spot
Stepping into Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant, you’re welcomed by an inviting, unpretentious spot that feels like a thoughtful pause from the city’s pace. The open dining space hums quietly with the steady rhythm of attentive servers moving with calm purpose, creating an easygoing mood where genuine care meets efficiency. This is the kind of place where conversations flow naturally, and the kitchen’s steady warmth wraps around you like a friendly nod from an old acquaintance.
Here, every meal carries a sense of sharing and simplicity without fuss. The balance of fresh greens and fragrant herbs often catches your attention before the first bite, hinting at the thoughtful hand behind each dish. Whether it’s the comforting depths of a rich pho broth or the subtle char of lemongrass chicken, the flavors feel grounded in tradition while welcoming a personal touch. The steady glow of clay pot rice keeps your dinner warm, inviting you to savor slowly and linger a little longer at the table.
Regular visitors and newcomers alike find a warmth beyond the food — a warmth echoed in the attentive service that stays present without hovering. Familiar with the quick but friendly tempo of the team, many appreciate how even forgotten dishes find their way back to the table with a smile, turning simple moments into quietly memorable ones.
Basil Leaf offers more than a meal; it’s a place where small, thoughtful details create a steady, welcoming pulse — a local spot where the honest joy of Vietnamese cooking and genuine human connection quietly intersect.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Trendy
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Groups
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Tourists
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University students
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
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| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
Desiree Castro 12 Jan 2026
Didn’t get to get our servers name but he was young guy with curly hair, he provided such a great experience for us and was super nice and patient. Even forgot my soup when we left and he ran it out to us! Super nice server and really great experience.
Matt Hodges 04 Jan 2026
Hands down one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in town. On my visit I ordered the chicken clay pot rice with a Thai coffee. Beware though the clay pot keeps everything hot throughout the dinner. 10/10 would recommend you to try. In the past I’ve also had their Noodle Bowl & the shrimp/pork spring roll. Also would highly recommend. I haven’t ordered anything bad from here yet. Will always be a returning customer.
Rachel Tiller 31 Dec 2025
Our family had a wonderful dinner at Basil Leaf! We went snowboarding in Santa Fe and enjoyed a delicious meal after a long day. We waited about ten minutes for a table for five. Our group ordered 1 chicken spring role (2 rolls), 3 Beef Pho, 1 chicken salad, 1 kid’s chicken + noodles, and 1 mango sticky rice dessert. Our server was fantastic and attentive. The dining area is open with plenty of seating. It was a packed house on a Wednesday evening during spring break. No surprise since the food is incredible! We look forward to coming back.
Jesse S 04 Nov 2025
2nd time here and food is delicious. Haven't had a plate I didn't like or that at least wasn't prepared to expectations. It's like they go out of the way to make sure all greens are always fresh, crispy. We were seated within an hour from closing (which always makes me anxious) but we were visiting from out of state and wanted to come back. Made no difference, service was friendly, fast and to par.
Nick Mimi 29 Oct 2025
I travel a bunch so just passing through. The waitstaff are “machines” in this place. Not just well structured operations, these folks work at a much elevated tempo non-stop. The kitchen needs its credit too, “well oiled machine” in the back of the house. I sat there and paid more attention to how the establishment was operating rather than my food. Food is fine, with good sized portions, nothing to complain about if you enjoy Vietnamese style.
Jennifer Zdenek 14 Oct 2025
Great food. We had the Spring Rolls and Vermicelli bowls. Everything was fresh and tasty. Their fish sauce was delicious and had lots of flavor. They were busy but didn't have to wait and food came out quickly. Waitress gave great food suggestions and was very sweet.
Andrew Hjorth 17 Sep 2025
We came on a Thursday afternoon and the place was packed full but we were able to get a table right away. We ordered a couple of appetizers (spring roll and egg roll). The egg rolls were definitely the star of the two even for being smaller than other restaurants. We also ordered jasmine tea and for the entree we got the vermicelli noodles with pork and egg roll. The bowl of food was much bigger compared to other places and the meat and veggies tasted fresh and was very satisfying. The service was great as there was always someone and asking if we needed anything. The bathroom was very clean and it was easy to check out. Will return again and again as it has been a Vietnamese highlight in Albuquerque.