Lime & Basil

919-967-5055
200 W Franklin St # 130
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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MONDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
TUESDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
WEDNESDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
THURSDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
FRIDAY:11:30AM-2:30PM
SATURDAY:5:00PM-9:30PM
SUNDAY:CLOS-

Top Sentiments among Lime & Basil Reviewers

Excellent spring rolls Great egg noodle soups Authentic Thai Soup Phao Tasty thai tea bubble drink Good chicken stirfry Authentic cuisine Amazing lemongrass shrimp Perfect vegetarian stir fry Amazing chicken pho Good Ice tea

Customer Reviews (43 reviews)

eatswiththecows

on Citysearch Mar 12, 2009
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... (more)

alieninchapelhill

on Citysearch Jan 25, 2009
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) (more)

Rwabble1

on Citysearch Oct 12, 2008
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... (more)

JaneKF

on Citysearch Sep 29, 2008
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 it too. I would... (more)

elusive2010

on Citysearch Sep 09, 2008
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 die for, and... (more)

vpbeasley

on Citysearch Aug 19, 2008
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... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch May 19, 2008
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 restaurants in... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch May 19, 2008
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, great... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch May 19, 2008
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 restaurants in... (more)

veggiediner

on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008
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 comfort zone of... (more)

carrgal

on Citysearch Feb 16, 2008
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, both... (more)

TriangleReviews

on Citysearch Feb 05, 2008
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 tries we finally... (more)

destruktor

on Citysearch Jan 04, 2008
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. (more)

deelishis

on Citysearch Jan 01, 2008
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 triangle... (more)

krazykid88

on Citysearch Dec 14, 2007
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 and... (more)

jaf071984

on Citysearch Nov 16, 2007
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. Also,... (more)

seftiri

on Citysearch Jun 21, 2007
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 was friendly,... (more)

kaffjohn

on Citysearch Apr 26, 2007
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 is very... (more)

deela

on Citysearch Apr 18, 2007
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... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Apr 18, 2007
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... (more)
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