What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?

Diners seeking high-quality Vietnamese cuisine with diverse dietary needs, including keto, vegan, and gluten-free options, would most enjoy this restaurant.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Holy Basil Pho.

What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?

Holy Basil Pho offers a lively, modern Vietnamese dining experience with an inviting ambiance and attentive service in a spirited atmosphere.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

Holy Basil Pho is currently operational, with more information available on their official website at https://holybasilpho.com/.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

The Pho Broth and Spring Rolls accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options for various health needs.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

With a perfect 5.0 rating and moderate pricing ($$), customers report high value through outstanding food quality and fresh ingredients.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

Guests consistently praise the inviting and lively ambiance, which complements the restaurant's outstanding food quality and attentive service.

What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?

Customers celebrate the outstanding food quality, fresh ingredients, and attentive service, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating and satisfying experience.

Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?

The restaurant supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, high-protein, paleo, and pescatarian across various Vietnamese-inspired dishes.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features diverse Vietnamese options including wings, specialty appetizers, various pho combinations, and extensive dishes catering to over thirty-five dietary preferences.

Holy Basil Pho – Vietnamese

This lively destination pulses with the aromatic energy of fresh herbs and sizzling woks, inviting guests into a modern space where traditional comfort meets bold, contemporary flair. Golden, glaze-kissed wings and crisp lotus root salads offer a playful symphony of heat and texture, while inventive plates like smoked salmon onion pancakes and savory beef carpaccio create a spirited dining experience. Each visit serves as a vibrant celebration of Southeast Asian-inspired flavors, perfect for those seeking a creative and flavor-forward escape.

5362 College Avenue, Oakland, California 94168 https://holybasilpho.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, weight-watchers, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, low-fodmap, candida, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and fresh, flavorful offerings, guests consistently praise the attentive service and inviting ambiance that makes for a truly satisfying meal. Reviewers highlight the consistent freshness of the ingredients, noting that the overall experience is one they are eager to repeat.

Fried Calamari - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Fried Shrimp - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pork Potsticker - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Java Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Honey Chili Glazed Wings - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Basil Lime Chili Wings - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein
Creamy Sriracha Wings - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Smoked Salmon Onion Pan Cake - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beef Carpaccio - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Candida
Lotus Root Salad - $19: Shredded cabbage, Pickled Carrots & Daikon, Shrimp, Pork, Fresh Herbs, Peanuts, Fried Shallots, Shrimp Crackers, Fish Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Spring Roll - $14: Rice Paper, Lettuce, Mint, Basil, Vermicelli, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Chive, Peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Fried Imperial Rolls - $15: Rice Paper Wrap, Nuoc Cham sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Bao Buns (4) - $16: Pickled Carrots, Cucumber, Cilantro, Onion, Hoison Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol

Beef Pho - $18: Choice of Brisket, Rare Steak, Shank, Tendon, Tripe, Meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Holy Basil Pho Combo - $22: Brisket, Rare Steak, Shank, Tendon, Tripe, Meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Chicken Pho - $18: Breast Meat & Leg Meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Seafood Pho - $22: Prawns, Calamari, Scallop, Fish Ball, Mussels, Chicken Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Vegetable Pho - $17: Seasonal Vegetables, Seaweed, Vegetable Soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Oxtail Pho - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Oxtail Combo Pho - $35: Brisket, Rare Steak, Shank, Tendon, Tripe, Meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics

Vegan Beef Pho - $19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Vegan Chicken Pho - $19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Vegan Beef Stew Noodle Soup - $21: Carrots, Potatoes, Basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Vegan Spicy Sour Cabbage - $21: Choice of Vegan Beef, Chicken or Pork Belly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Vegan Yellow Curry Chicken Noodle Soup - $21: Carrots, Potatoes, Coconut Milk, Basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Spicy Lemongrass Vegan Beef (Bun Bo Hue) - $23: Vegan Beef, Pork Belly, Pork Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Vegan Pork Belly & Mushroom Noodle Soup - $22 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Vegan Spicy Peanut Chicken or Beef Noodle Soup - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Vegan Casian Gumbo Noodle Soup - $21: Okra, Cabbage, Coconut Milk & Lemongrass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic

Red Curry Pork Wonton Soup - $20: No noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Banh Canh Cua Udon - $24: Prawns, Pork Belly, Fish Balls, Crab Meat & Quail Eggs, Udon Noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Spicy Lemongrass Beef (Bun Bo Hue) - $22: Beef Shank, Brisket, Cha Lua Pork Roll, Pork Belly, Cabbage, Round Rice Noodle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Casian Gumbo - $22: Prawns, Chicken, Sausage, Okra, Cabbage, Coconut Milk & Lemongrass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Shacha Laksa - $22: Chicken, Prawns, Fried Tofu, Coconut Milk, Cabbage & Lemongrass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beef Stew - $21: Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Braised Pork Belly - $22: Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Yellow Curry Chicken - $20: Carrots, Potatoes, Coconut Milk, Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Pork Belly Mushroom - $21: King Mushrooms, Shiitake, Willow Tree Fungus, Chicken Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics

Lemongrass Chicken Bowl - $21: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Satay Curry Beef Bowl - $21: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Five Spice Pork Bowl - $21: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Garlic Pepper Chili Prawns Bowl - $23: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Jalapeno Salt & Pepper Fried Tofu Bowl - $21: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Caramelized Salmon Bowl - $25: Choice of base, Imperial Roll, Greens, Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory

Jasmine Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
Pho Broth 16oz - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
Garlic Noodles - $16 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sauteed Assorted Vegetables - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic

Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $7: Condensed Milk
Thai Ice Tea - $6: Regular or Green
Fresh Ginger Lemonade - $6: Still or Sparkling
Coconut Juice with Pulp - $5
Soda - $5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale

Chilled Lychee Nuts - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
Twisted Beignets - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mango Panna Cotta - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Triple Chocolate Mousse - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Frequently Asked Questions about Holy Basil Pho

What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?: Diners seeking high-quality Vietnamese cuisine with diverse dietary needs, including keto, vegan, and gluten-free options, would most enjoy this restaurant.
How many reviews does this restaurant have?: The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Holy Basil Pho.
What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?: Holy Basil Pho offers a lively, modern Vietnamese dining experience with an inviting ambiance and attentive service in a spirited atmosphere.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: Holy Basil Pho is currently operational, with more information available on their official website at https://holybasilpho.com/.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: The Pho Broth and Spring Rolls accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options for various health needs.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: With a perfect 5.0 rating and moderate pricing ($$), customers report high value through outstanding food quality and fresh ingredients.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: Guests consistently praise the inviting and lively ambiance, which complements the restaurant's outstanding food quality and attentive service.
What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?: Customers celebrate the outstanding food quality, fresh ingredients, and attentive service, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating and satisfying experience.
Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?: The restaurant supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, high-protein, paleo, and pescatarian across various Vietnamese-inspired dishes.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features diverse Vietnamese options including wings, specialty appetizers, various pho combinations, and extensive dishes catering to over thirty-five dietary preferences.