Lime & Basil

(919) 967-5055

200 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 35.9121 -79.0587

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In Short – Lime & Basil's co-owner/chef learned to cook from her Vietnamese mother and opened a restaurant purely out of her passion for cooking. Decorated in cool lime green tones, the specialty at this casual restaurant is pho, a traditional soup-like dish of meat and noodles in a slow-cooked broth that's simmered overnight in meat and herbs. Also on the menu: plenty of vermicelli, vegetable and rice dishes.

3 Star Rating: Average

03/13/09

Vietnamese coffee is delicious.

by eatswiththecows

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 had more authetic pho in "Vietnamtowns" from Orlando to Montreal, and I'm sure it could only get better if you left the continent, but if you're in Chapel Hill, there is absolutely no reason not to get it at Lime and Basil. It's cheap, it's delicious, and it's right here. Yay.

  • Pros: Prices, pho, vietnamese coffee
  • Cons: Some inconsistency from visit to visit
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/26/09

don't go

by alieninchapelhill

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)

  • Pros: downtown chapel hill
  • Cons: that's not PHO
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/13/08

Looking for Pho in the Triangle Area? Look No Further

by Rwabble1

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. The summer rolls were great, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant felt welcoming.

If you are looking for great Vietnamese restaurant and a great bowl of Pho, go to Lime & Basil. You will not be disappointed

  • Pros: Food, Service, Value
  • Cons: Parking can be limited, can be crowded depending on time

The Details on Lime & Basil

Know Before You Go:

Lime & Basil offers a full vegetarian menu with plenty of rice, tofu and noodle dishes and appetizers like vegetarian spring and salad rolls.

Parking:

If street parking is a problem, the closest public lot is at Church and West Franklin Streets.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

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