Basa Modern Vietnamese

 

4

52

Jesse W.

Atlanta, GA

This is the best restaurant in Louisville at the moment. Everything I tastes was delicious. The only nitpick I have was that the acoustics were pretty terrible; the room got very noisy even when the place wasn't that full.

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5

39

Neuro G.

Sacramento, CA

Brothers Steven Ton, general manager, and Michael Ton, Chef and owner, run this wonderful recent addition to the Louisville restaurant palate.  It seems their family continues to corner the market on good Vietnamese food in the 'ville.  I first experienced Vietnamese food as a kid at their aunt Coco Tran's restaurant, Cafe Mimosa (she also owns the Eggroll Machine).  I remember her fondly gracing our table with a visit every now and then. The Brothers Ton have created their new locus near family - on Frankfort Avenue, right near Uncle Huong Tran, who owns Zen Garden next door.

Over the years I have lived and eaten in many metropolitan cities and remain a dedicated fan of Vietnamese food.  Basa does a great job on  their dishes, but don't expect the typical flavors of your run-of-the-mill American-Vietnamese restaurant.  Steve Ton has voiced a desire to use local bounty including venison, Kentucky bison and lamb.  Dishes will vary with the local vegetables that are in-season.  This commitment to freshness pays off.  

The Shaking Beef consisted of very tender, juicy cuts of tenderloin with a tangy, citrus-laden sauce.  The salad rolls were fresh and minty and the peanut sauce was just right.  The service was friendly and efficient.  The ambiance was nice - bistromellow and shadowy with earth tones, tasteful photos, and a hint of feng shui.

More to come when I get a break ...

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