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Lime And Basil is located in North Carolina. This Vietnamese restaurant is known for its vegetarian offerings. This restaurant is recently opened. Diners found the food great.
2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for pho.I've had a decent amount of pho in my lifetime (Boston and DC/NoVA, have yet to conquer CA - but soon!), so I know what good pho is supposed to taste like. I was hoping for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Technically they serve real vietnamese food, but the execution is so mediocre you wouldn't know it. The pho broth is the opposite of flavorful, and the grilled meat isn't anything special. If you've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and I do not have a car. When I am sick, no matter what the weather, I find a way to get myself to Lime and Basil to let the steamy pho nurse my throat. Yes, yes, I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I neither eat nor pronounce 'pho' correctly, so Lime & Basil is not high on my list. When I used to have cravings for a curry while in the vicinity of Franklin street during lunch I would consider...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this place every time I go. It isn't the best Vietnamese I have had, but it is the best in the Triangle region. The coffee and the Spring Roll noodle plate are to die for. This is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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I have been living in Chapel Hill for more than 6 years. If you expect "nice pho", just drive a little bit to Durham (Kim Son) or further to Raleigh (Pho Cali)
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only Vietnamese restaurant that I found in Chapel Hill. Maybe there will be other ones in the future. The food here is not exceptional. It's actually only okie. Pho was actually very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a major fan of pho, and this place disappointed me so greatly. I got flank, meatballs, and fatty tendon, and there were a total of maybe five pieces of meat in the bowl. Also, it was almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I'm lame and got Pad Thai..get over it. But it was pretty damn good and my friends got the Pho which they liked as well. Very clean and bright space with an attendent waiter. I recommend it!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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This is a great Vietnamese restaurant in Chapel Hill. We were especially looking for Pho as that is one our favorite lunch dishes, and we finally came across a perfect place for it. The food tasted very fresh....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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I love Lime and Basil. They have great food and it is a fun place to try new things. My favorites are the fresh summer rolls, the chicken curry, and coconut bubble tea. My friends always get pho and they love...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no connoisseur of Vietnamese cuisine so I can't comment on authenticity, but I love the pho at Lime & Basil. I've had the chicken and beef versions, and both were delicious. The ingredients they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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this is by far the best restaurant in chapel hill and definitely one of the best vietnamese restaurants i've ever been to! the food here is delicious! the summer rolls (and of course the peanut sauce) are to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Hands down the BEST restaurant in Chapel Hill. Yes the spring rolls are excellent but so are the summer rolls! Food is always fresh. Like others I've been recommended this place several times by many and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Vietnamese, affordable price. The interior and dishes really do a good job of using fresh green colors and including limes and basil leaves as often as possible into the meal. The iced tea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I may be showing my whiteyness (yes, it's a word... that I just made up), but this is my first experience with Vietnamese food (Viet? What's the correct terminology here?), so I can't really compare...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a friend of mine once commented, "Do they serve anything besides lemongrass??" The answer is: why yes, you have your choice of either lemongrass or pho. I was super-excited when this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the pho I had living in Philadelphia and NYC. This restaurant is an excellent replacement to quell the Vietnamese food cravings! It's a small little restaurant - the staff is pleasant. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their pho is consistent, but they skimp out on the trimmings. You have to ask for fish sauce as well. Good cuts of meats though. Chicken and/or Shrimp salad for appetizer is good, and cheap. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with everyone on the pho here, it is probably the best dish they have. Their fried rice is excellent too, though, even if you don't typically go to Vietnamese restaurants for fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with pho, and Lime & Basil made me want more. They sure do give you a lot of food in that bowl. I went with a beef version and thought it was very good.We were walking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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I have been going to lime since it has opened. To be honest I can easily say its a great environment and fantastic food however I would be only half correct. Lime and Basil is at least one of the better...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I have been going to this restaurant 1 or two times per week since it opened and honestly been Very very Happy . I absolutely love this restaurant and would recommend it to any one who enjoys fantastic food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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I have been going to lime since it has opened. To be honest I can easily say its a great environment and fantastic food however I would be only half correct. Lime and Basil is at least one of the better...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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My husband and I crave Lime & Basil spring rolls and every friend I have introduced this place to loves the spring rolls. You could have a whole meal of them. Stuffed tofu is fantastic - may be outside the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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after visiting this restaurant for the first time, i found it to be my new favorite. i have been there again several times since. The pho is delicious, and i have also had the lemongrass shrimp and chicken,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for pho, not so much for other dishes.Would go more often if it was not crowded (especially during the school months).
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Went for lunch. Food was good but not great. Price was on the high side. Ice tea was really good. Service was so so. Could not get the check so we could leave. Well after we had finished lunch and after many...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Excellent Pho and summer rolls. I've had better bubble tea but their's is OK. I just wish it wasn?t so crowded! Also FYI it's closed on Sunday's.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Like a few of the other reviewers I am of Vietnamese descent and I agree that Lime and Basil comes the closes to having delicious authentic Vietnamese food. I've tried the other Vietnamese restaurants in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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I'm vietnamese and was raised with authentic vietnamese cuisine, and I thought the pho was amazing. Despite the numerous tables and few servers, I still receive great service and am always tended to. The music...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. We eat here maybe twice a month, when we're jonesing for some vermicelli noodle dishes or pho. I'd recommend the grilled shrimp dish over the grilled chicken, not sure what was wrong with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Pho was great considering ethnic food is not Chapel Hill's strongest point. Waitstaff are very friendly and quick to serve. Main problem is that the restaurant is VERY small and reservations are not allowed....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good, but what makes this place is the service. Which is awesome. I have a food allergy. The server I had at this place was great because he A) actually knew what was in the food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why yes, I wanted bland (or shall we say "mild?"), fresh and crunchy, and that's what I got! Tofu-tastic!
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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My bosses wanted to take me to lunch and chose Lime and Basil because I had never been. It was terrific! I had read the reviews here prior to going and I cannot understand the service complaints. Our server...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I moved to the triangle from NY not too long ago and was worried about the choice of restaurants in the area...especially Vietnamese cuisine. A friend recommened Lime & Basil, and I am glad they did. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy pho. An excellent choice if you want something soothing to clear out the sinuses. Some of the other dishes are good, but really, the soup is the main attraction. The service is so-so, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Besides waiting forever until one of the wait staff notices you need to be seated, the service is incredibly slow. On top of that, the manager/store owner, or so he said, treated my dinner party with complete...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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the only thing to eat here is the pho. a good indication of this is the descriptive placemats on what pho is. i've tried other things on the menu...they're ok, but don't compare to the fresh, flavourful soup....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a bland plate of chicken and rice, then this is the place for you. If you're looking for authentically spiced, flavorful Vietnamese food, I suggest you venture elsewhere. I admit, I got...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first places I ate when I moved here and it for a second it made me think there was a resturant scene in this town (there isn't). Excellent food, good veg choices. I've yet to have a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Lime and Basil is a great choice!!!! The food is awesome and very authentic. Service has improved greatly since they opened. I never wait more than 15 minutes for a table and that is on a friday night. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pho in the triangle! The Vermicelli, rice dishes and appetizers are great as well!Semi-hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, cheap prices, friendly staff, and quick service! What more could you want?Lime...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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After visiting Vietnam, I've been on the search for a great Vietnamese restaurant to dine at and I believe I've found it, Lime and Basil! I must say this is the best Vietnamese Restaurant I've been to yet. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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I really enjoyed eating at lime and basil on franklin st. If you're looking for authentic vietnamese cuisine this is the place. Check out famous vietnamese soup called PHO, where you can choose what k...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I had never had Vietnamese food before coming to Lime and Basil, so I don't know if it was very authentic or not. I just know that it was very tasty. The entree prices are reasonable, ranging from abo...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I went here for the first time with my best friend and her mom a few weeks ago. Depending on the time that you go, there may or may not be quick seating. The atmosphere is great, and the food is to die for!...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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...It's good enough for me! Absolutely the best Vietnamese food you can get in the South. Without a doubt, 2-t - the pho- is the right choice for any mood...whether it's an after GRE celebration or a rainy day...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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After reading some of the other reviews, i wanted both asian food enthusiasts, as well as those unfamiliar to know that lime and basil has awesome food. The prices are great too. We often only spend about $15...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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I am of Vietnamese decent attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and occasionally crave the traditional vietnamese foods and dishes. Lime and Basil is a restaurant located off-campus on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Lime and Basil is a great little Thai place right on Franklin Street. It has a casual atmosphere, with lots of students eating there. The food is very good and the staff friendly.I love thai foo...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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The wait staff were inexperienced. The food was rather expensive compared to the other local Vietnamese restaurants.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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I've been to Lime and Basil quite a few times in the past year since becoming a student at chapel hill and have not seen slow service at all. The food arrives more quickly than most restaurants and the food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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The Vietnamese food at Lime & Basil is very good, probably the best in the triangle. Considering the location, it also happens to be very cheap. My Lemongrass chicken and spring roll were only $8.50...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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I was having a hard time finding a good Vietnamese place to eat around the Chapel Hill area and my friend recommend me to Lime and Basil with a warning "Sometime the food can be slow" I was hesitate to dine...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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I had high hopes for this place because it's so hard to find good Vietnamese food here and I get tired of having to drive to Cary or Raleigh to get it. Alas, the service is so poor at Lime and Basil that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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Pho-nut would rank this and Pho-Cali in Raleigh as best pho in triangle. Only negative here can be parking (non-existent). Nothing wrong with service the 3-4 times I've been here. My only wish is that one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2004
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The food is great and compares to the pho and bun I could get when I lived in California. However, after giving this place about 5 tries to overcome perhaps some of the worst and most incompetent service Ive...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2004
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I was spoiled by good cheap vietnamese food. I sorely missed this here in the triangle. Now Lime and Basil fills this need amply. A must try.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2004
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Since moving to NC from the midwest (away from my Vietnamese parents) I have been craving authentic pho. Lime and Basil fulfilled my cravings! However, once seated, it took the wait staff and hr to get serve...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2004
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As a person who has quite a bit of Vietnamese food, I enjoyed the overall experience. The restaurant has only been open for a few months, and with a little luck should work out the kinks. The "salad rolls" or,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2004
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Very generous portions are presented with delicate spices and an obvious attention to detail. The tofu with lemongrass and chillis was good but the sauce, although flavorful, was thin. The vegetarian stir fry...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2004
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Having lived in Vietnam and in US cities with lots of Vietnamese restaurants, this new Chapel Hill restaurant can hold its own when it comes to providing tasty, authentic Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2004
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they dish up noodles and rice for every palate...
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