I've eaten at a lot of Vietnamese places in the area but this might be my new go-to. I was surprised that the food was great in spite of the suspiciously nice decor. The grilled pork skewer was a standout, you can really taste the nice char from the grill. My partner drank all the broth in his pho which is rare for him. Shrimp toast was delicious too. Service was lightning fast, though this might have been because we came at a weird time (3pm on a Sunday). We'll definitely be back to try their other dishes!
Vegan Restaurant
Basil Bistro
· $$$$ · lynnwood · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I've eaten at a lot of Vietnamese places in the area but this might be my new go-to. I was surprised that the food was great in spite of the suspiciously nice decor. The grilled pork skewer was a standout, you can really taste the nice char from the grill. My partner drank all the broth in his pho which is rare for him. Shrimp toast was delicious too. Service was lightning fast, though this might have been because we came at a weird time (3pm on a Sunday). We'll definitely be back to try their other dishes!
Definitely a hidden neighborhood gem. From the moment I walked in, Anthony made the experience exceptional. He is incredibly professional, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell he is highly engaged in the business and proud of what they do here. He shared great insight about the restaurant, including their Saturday nights at 8pm with a live 80s band, which sounds like a lot of fun. The happy hour is solid and the menu offers a great variety of authentic flavors. Everything looked appealing, but I was especially drawn to the house specialty, the Basil Beef. It did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, deeply satisfying, and served with steamed rice, chilled vegetables, and a light broth to bring it all together. Warm atmosphere, great food, and outstanding hospitality. Highly recommend and I will absolutely be back.
Definitely a hidden neighborhood gem. From the moment I walked in, Anthony made the experience exceptional. He is incredibly professional, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell he is highly engaged in the business and proud of what they do here. He shared great insight about the restaurant, including their Saturday nights at 8pm with a live 80s band, which sounds like a lot of fun. The happy hour is solid and the menu offers a great variety of authentic flavors. Everything looked appealing, but I was especially drawn to the house specialty, the Basil Beef. It did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, deeply satisfying, and served with steamed rice, chilled vegetables, and a light broth to bring it all together. Warm atmosphere, great food, and outstanding hospitality. Highly recommend and I will absolutely be back.
We were not sure about the food as it seems the place is relatively newer than most others. It has good reviews therefore we decided to try the place. We are glad we tried. The sliced beef banh mi sandwich was so fresh, crunchy, and yummy. 😋The pho was fresh too. The spring roll sauce could be better.