D. McDell-Hernandez

Delicious Asian cuisine and fabulous service. We ordered Cambodian and Korean appetizers and entrees. It's a family owned business and service was excellent!

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R J.H. Dale

First and foremost, at the time of writing this review, they have a 4.8 average and I hope it maintains because it is well deserved and earned. As a small place, it is operated by two individuals (one in the front and one cooking). Keep in mind it is a small intimate venue with limited seating. It is a very clean environment that has a charming atmosphere. Because you are interacting with one individual taking orders, seating you, cashing you out, and carrying plates to and from the kitchen, it takes time. Your patience absolutely pays off tenfold in the quality of food. Having lived abroad for several years, I can definitely say this has been one of the best meals I've had with family out at a restaurant since returning to the United States. The aroma, the plating, the spices and seasonings... it was magical. I would highly recommend that anyone traveling through Victor, NY stop by. The tea and coffee was also spectacular. The food alone warrants five stars! I hope this place continues to successful and grow.

Matt Pierson

TLDR: Delicious Cambodian food at reasonable prices with good service in a lovely location. Review: my wife and I love going to the movies at the nearby theater, but we always struggled to find a good non-chain "ethnic" restaurant to eat at nearby. I'm so very glad we found this place last night. The location is lovely, right in the middle of Victor's cute little downtown. Inside is clean and welcoming. The hostess/server/owner Clarissa brings you right into the intimate venue with tasteful but simple decorations. It smells like heaven and you can hear kids playing in the back room, a sure sign that the Asian food is going to be delicious. According to the restauranteur, they have been slowly moving from a pan-asian menu to a Cambodian menu for the three years they've been open and switched menus completely in December. Gone is the pad thai and in are the cherished family recipes of the cook and co-owner passed on for generations. We got the papaya salad and chicken wings with fish sauce to start and they were insanely tasty. We got a spice level of 4 on the salad and it was just right. Enough to make these seasoned spice eaters' noses run a bit without being over bearing. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy yet juicy inside and I'd put them up against even the tastiest of Korean fried chicken. For the main dishes, my wife got the equivalent of Cambodian pho (Cambodian food is similar to Vietnamese) that came with anis infused beef broth I could happily drown in, and copious panoply of meat chunks. The bowl was huge and not even the two of us could finish it off. I got the beef lemon grass stir fry which was excellently seasoned and the beef was cooked divinely. My wife ended up stealing a third of my meal because it tasted so good. The only downside was that the food was a little slow to come out, so factor that in if time is an issue, but we found the food to be well worth the wait. We will definitely be back and I can't wait to further explore the menu of this gem of a family owned restaurant.

Nick

Absolutely delicious, we had the Vietnamese chicken wings and beef Pho. My wife is Vietnamese and I haven’t found a place in Rochester that makes Pho just like my mother in law does. Broth was spot on and truly hit the spot. Highly recommend Sweet Basil, can’t wait to come back soon!

Niki Lindquist

Sweet Basil Cafe is a gem of a place in Victor. They have an incredible menu with options for everyone, including the ability to make most things vegan. The fusion of different Asian dishes means there's a huge variety of things to try, no matter what you're feeling. The portions are huge, so if you're a light eater, bring someone to help (they won't be disappointed). The cucumber salad was just the right amount of spice to pay homage to its Korean cousin, and the rice porridge is officially my new favorite comfort food. We also got lettuce wraps and chicken fried rice, and we couldn't decide what to eat the most of - it was all so delicious. Clarissa was a fantastic and attentive hostess even when there was an influx of people during the lunch hour. There is a charm to the place that makes you feel like you're just reconnecting with old friends with a homemade meal. I'm just mad I haven't managed to get here sooner! If you haven't been, I recommend getting over there ASAP, especially as the weather cools down. Make sure you check their hours, I believe they close after lunch for a minute and reopen for dinner.

Michaela Fernandez

What an unexpected find in downtown Victor! The food was amazing. Having not been in town for nearly a decade, the last thing I expected was a cute little restaurant selling authentic pho and other asian dishes. I ordered the beef pho and it was among the best I've had in a long while - the broth was SO flavorful. We also ordered the chicken wings and lettuce wraps which were also excellent. The service was friendly. Definitely a place I'd return to if I lived locally.

Byron Davis

This is the best South Eastern Asian restaurant in the area by far! Everything on the menu is amazing, and the specials are phenomenal! Clarissa and her husband are the best, they make you feel like you were a guest in their own house. You can taste the love in their cooking.

Lianna Delgado

A great place for a variety of Asian dishes! We were pleasantly surprised at the eclectic menu, and you never know which cuisine might be better. But between our order of Cambodian style chicken pad thai, a Vietnamese chicken noodle bowl, and the side of Korean vegan kimchi, they were all AMAZING! The owners are lovely, Clarissa (the wife and server) was so kind and helpful. Her husband, the chef from Cambodia, plated delicious dishes that transported us back to Southeast Asia. If our schedule allows it, we will be back for more!

Karna priya

As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is incredible. We were seated immediately and the service was spectacular. We were also greeted by the owners and their beautiful kids. The food took some time but worth the wait! The pancake was crunchy and savory while the pork belly steam bun was very flavorful. Must go for any Asian cuisine lover! Definitely will be going back!

Gary Li

One of the highlights of our end of the summer road trip. Definitely the best eatery of this trip. This is a must when you are in the area. Great place for a large group since the portions are very generous. Best enjoyed in family style IMHO. Trust me, you will want to since there's a great chance you will want to try what others are having anyways. Everything was so delicious and you can really taste the freshness of the ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. This is the only place that I actually enjoyed eating my least favorite vegetable the cucumber. They knocked every single dish out of the park. Highly highly recommended and will definitely be back when you are in the area again. Well done chef! A solid 5 ⭐.

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Dave Bedard

This place leaves a LOT to be desired. If you are okay with waiting a LONG time for less than mediocre food, go there. If not, you have choices. With no one in the place, and us calling the outer in, it took more than twice as long as promised and the food was very unappealing and overpriced. May I suggest you seek alternatives if you're in the mood for good to decent Asian foods in the area. As for us, we will NOT be back. Such an expensive disappointment. 👇

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