Amazing Basil & A Cup Of (Fremont)

Food, drinks & boba were great, and the ambience was super cozy and welcoming. Customer service though was pretty much nonexistent. Ordering through the QR code was fine, but several items took a long time and needed multiple follow-ups. It was also really hard to get anyone’s attention and we had to literally get up and go to the counter to get help. Enjoyed the food and vibe, but the experience would’ve been much better with more attentive service.

This restaurant is described as a fusion of Vietnamese and Thai cuisines. It has a pleasant ambiance, highlighted by a floral wall that’s popular for photo ops. We ordered the Salted Egg Yolk Fried Rice, Mango Mojito, Whole Beef Bone Marrow with Toast, and Grilled Fatty Pork Shoulder. The presentation was impressive, and everything tasted delicious. Overall, it was a nice experience — we’d consider coming back to try more dishes from the menu.

Came for Saturday lunch and it was very crowded but we got seated right away. Ordering is all done through a QR code, which made ordering easy. We tried the vegan Thai tea, crispy eggplant strips, vegan basil beef rice, and vegan chili shrimp salad. The eggplant was the best dish we had! The basil beef was flavorful but a bit pricey, and the shrimp salad had good spice but the shrimp itself was bland. The Thai tea was sweet and refreshing, and was an amazing value. The vibe is cozy and tropical with lots of greenery, energetic but not overwhelming. Parking is a bit of a headache since the lot fills up fast. Overall, I’d definitely come back and try more dishes!

2.5 Stars Amazing Basil Amazing Basil has a beautifully decorated, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. The service was friendly, which made for a pleasant dining experience. However, the food quality did not match the inviting ambiance. The egg rolls were crispy on the outside, but the vegetable filling was mushy and lacked freshness, making it difficult to enjoy. The Vietnamese rice noodles were overcooked, too soft, and broke apart easily, and the dish could have used more meat for better balance. The curry chicken rice had good flavor but felt unsatisfying due to its small portion size. We were still hungry for more. Overall, the portions could be more generous to ensure a fulfilling meal. With such a beautiful setting, we would love to return, hoping the food improves to match the rest

The restaurant is located in a plaza, so parking was easy with plenty of spots available. The interior was really nice, with lots of floral designs that gave it a cozy, pretty vibe. We ordered a bunch of dishes, from appetizers to mains—pineapple fried rice with shrimp, homemade garlic bread, whole beef bone marrow with toast, fried squid legs, and lemongrass chicken noodles. The homemade garlic bread was way too hard, which was really disappointing—I was expecting something softer and fresh. The rest of the food was alright, but nothing amazing. The bone marrow had a weird smell too, and it wasn’t the toast—it seemed to be coming from the bone itself. It was my first time here, but I don’t think I’d come back.