Basil Town

This new kid on the block was only opened on Christmas Eve 2019. However it was run by experienced head chef Alex. It doesn't have hundreds of items on its menu like common Vietnamese restaurants, but what it has to offer are of excellent quality, well made, well prepared dishes. We tried a sample of dishes and liked them all: the fresh beef rice paper roll with rich peanut/satay sauce; the delicious tasty and crispy spring rolls; the signature 24 hour Pho stock with 1500 minute of slow cooked black Angus beef, and finally the rather Japanese rich macha and black sesame seed ice cream for dessert . It also has a vegetarian Pho version. Try once and you will sure come back for more !

I have been searching the west for many years for a pho This tasty. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had and I get the meat and chicken combo. The attention to detail and presentation is on point, even the bag handles. And the man that works there is extremely soft and caring. Bravo team

Nice service, place and so yummy food. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We have been coming to Basil Town since it opened and we have LOVED every meal. As it is our local, we ordered again last night and noticed they had added a few extras to the menu, including pork sausage. We were eager to try this (broken rice with pork sausage, but other options available) and we were not disappointed ! Although the menu seems small, the food is so tasty, very fresh and generous. Our son especially loves the spring rolls. We love everything! Highly recommend to anyone.
And to Basil Town – thank you for yummy food. We truly hope you stay forever! (In no way associated to the shop, but just a super satisfied local!)

Easily my fav place this side of town! It's all about quality and freshness here. They make practically everything from scratch and they even grow their own herbs and chillies. I didn't even really like Pho until I came here, now I cant get enough. Also very decent price's. The team are so lovely and genuine and remember me by name and also what I order! <3

Pho is one of my favourite dishes to have and I've tried plenty of them from a number of renowned Vietnamese restaurants. I know this is a big call but I think Basil Town have the best pho I have ever had. It's all in the broth and the broth is super tasty. They also don't skimp on the quality of the beef and the rest of the ingredients. It's very rare to find somewhere that does a good broth and the other ingredients are of such a high quality.

You have to try the spring rolls as they are super delicious. I also love the friendly smiles that we are always greeted with. I can't recommend Basil Town enough.

We’ve been meaning to try this place for years… why did we wait so long?! It was fantastic. The beef pho is as good as anywhere in Melbourne and perhaps even the best. Dont wait. Just go.

Possibly the best Pho in Melbourne. We’ve been coming to Basil Town for a couple of years and it has never disappointed - consistently delicious!

First time ever at this place. I now know why it has a near 5 star rating. I ordered the Striped Bass. The peppers were perfect, the squash was amazing.

Quality food, quality service!
Rice paper rolls with their marinated tofu and a beef stock to write home about! Williamstown do yourself a favour and get to basil town.
Simple food done well!

Amazing food!!! Highly recommend

Great service! The broth in the noodle soup was delicious and tasty and the vermicelli was a good portion. Definitely will be visiting again!

Had the Pho and spring rolls. Really nice and fresh. Better then the Footscray options. Planning on returning and trying something new.

Loved it. Staff were so nice and helpful. The noodle soups and the salad were fantastic. The meat was next level flavour. Get onboard!

Friendly staff and delicious food. Everything was fresh and full of flavour. My only regret was being too full to order more!

We had the pho, vermicelli noodles, spring rolls and rice paper rolls - all amazing and great service too, definitely recommend.

Fantastic Vietnamese. Small menu of delicious reasonably priced food. Not clear on their website but they do take away. Highly recommend

Such a wonderful dining experience! The food and service was awesome! Definitely coming back! Try it for yourself!

My favourite pho, always extra fresh with great service

Great servings, friendly service and excellent flavours