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Vietnamese noodle house · Beaumont, Texas

Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House: Pho, Banh Mi & Bao in Beaumont

Beef pho, char-grilled meats, crusty banh mi and fluffy sweet bao, served in a clean, cozy dining room on Dowlen Road. Stop in for a quick lunch, bring the family for dinner, or settle in at the bar for happy hour.

  • 4.6Google rating
  • 932+Guest reviews
  • 60Dishes on the menu
Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House dishes
Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House in Beaumont
4026 Dowlen RdBeaumont, TX 77706

About us

A Beaumont noodle house with a modern Vietnamese kitchen

Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House sits in the shopping center at 4026 Dowlen Rd in Beaumont, Texas. Guests who follow their map through the back streets often mention being pleasantly surprised when they reach the bright, tidy dining room.

The kitchen is built around two things. The first is a beef pho broth served with fresh herbs, scallions, purple and sweet onions, and a choice of cuts from eye-round steak to oxtail and smoked Akaushi Wagyu brisket. The second is a char-grill that handles marinated rib-eye, pork, chicken, garlic Gulf shrimp and tofu, which then find their way into banh mi, steamed bao, fried rice and plates.

Alongside the Vietnamese classics, the menu has a playful streak. Hot Mess Fries come loaded with rib-eye, spicy aioli and Koko sauce, the Koko short ribs are cross-cut and charred, and desserts include hazelnut-filled beignet balls with an optional green tea sugar.

The room has booths, tables, high ceilings and artwork on the walls, and it stays relaxed enough for a solo lunch or a long family dinner. There is a full bar with beer, wine and cocktails, a happy hour, a kids' menu with high chairs, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant also takes reservations.

  • Pho, nine ways

    From a simple eye-round steak bowl to oxtail, seafood and smoked Akaushi Wagyu brisket.

  • Off the char-grill

    Rib-eye, pork, chicken, Gulf shrimp and tofu for banh mi, bao and fried rice.

  • Plant-based friendly

    Vegan pho, vegan crunch rolls and tofu versions of most dishes.

  • Bar & happy hour

    Beer, wine and cocktails, plus happy hour drinks and small plates.

Explore the menu

Signature selection

Dishes guests keep coming back for

01 Pho Noodle Soups

Rib-Eye / Phở RIB-EYE

Clear beef broth, thin-sliced rib-eye, rice noodles and fresh herbs. The bowl most first-time guests mention.

$17.95
02 Starters

Hot Mess Fries

Fries loaded with char-grilled rib-eye, spicy aioli, Koko sauce, sesame and scallions. Easy to share.

$10.95
03 Chef Favorites

Koko Short Ribs / Sườn Bò

Cross-cut short ribs with a deep char, served with jasmine rice, kimchi and peanut vinaigrette salad.

$19.95
04 Chef Favorites

F.O.B. Shrimp / Tôm Chiên Ngọt

Crispy Gulf shrimp tossed in honey walnut or sweet and spicy sauce. A regular favorite.

$19.95

Guest perspectives

What guests say about Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House

4.6
★★★★★932 reviews on Google

Across more than 900 Google reviews, Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House averages 4.6 stars. The dishes named most often are the Hot Mess Fries, the rib-eye pho, the Koko short ribs and the honey walnut F.O.B. shrimp. Fried rice gets special praise, with one guest calling it the best they have eaten, and several people note that a single plate is big enough to share.

First-time Vietnamese diners feel well looked after. Reviewers describe servers who explain the menu and suggest dishes based on what you like, staff who remember orders without writing them down, and tables that are wiped and reset quickly. Words like clean, cozy, polished and quiet come up again and again when guests describe the dining room.

The few critical notes are small: a couple of guests found prices a little higher than a typical noodle shop, one wished for more meat on the banh mi, and one mentioned sticky floors. Even those reviews still land on five stars, and many reviewers call it one of the most interesting places to eat in Beaumont.

Latest guest reviews

1 / 15
★★★★★

A very quaint inviting little restaurant. We were greeted upon arrival and seated immediately.

The Hostess was very nice.

Seating consists of tables and chairs or booths. This restaurant was very clean.

We got the Pho Rib-Eye soup w/noodles and side plates of steamed vegetables. The soup was full of flavor. I just didn't care for the ginger in it. This is my first time trying Vietnamese food.

We also got "The Famous Rolls Chả Giò". They were so good!!!! We did not try the fish sauce, but did dip them into soy sauce and they were delicious!

I look forward to dining here again and trying a different dish😊

Holly4 months ago · Google review
★★★★★

Our first time trying out SB in Beaumont. The food and service were wonderful!

My boys loved the noodles, fried rice with ribeye meatand the Hot fries appetizer!! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us decide what to order based on our likes.

The only thing that I didn't like was the sticky floors. Kinda nitpicking... But every person that walked by you could hear. 😅

Over all a great experience and we will definitely be back!!

Amy Peevey8 months ago · Google review
★★★★★

The marinated pork sandwich is my go to order here. My wife ordered the pho🍜 , and both dishes were delicious. Friendly staff and a great place for lunch or dinner.

Andres Sanchez4 months ago · Google review
★★★★★

The honey walnut FOB shrimp is my favorite dish! It was perfect during this visit. The koko wings were also delicious, as always. The bread for the marinated ribeye bahn mi was crunchy but soft on the inside. Overall, this was a great lunch time visit and we were taken care of immediately.

Vianna11 months ago · Google review
★★★★★

The BEST fried rice I've eaten! Would highly recommend the marinated rib eye. My husband and I will definitely return.

Mandy in Texas5 months ago · Google review
★★★★★

I took my 4 kids here after we did a bit of shopping. We all loved everything. It is a bit pricey, but it is so worth it. Their presentation is beautiful. The service was great. The waiter didn't even write anything down. (He used his notepad in his brain)

I am going to take my hubby to try soon. I won't be bringing my kids back. [Not because of anything the restaurant did. They are too young to truly appreciate the high-end food here is all]

Starr Rose3 years ago · Google review
★★★★★

This place is amazing! I tried the marinated chicken with the Hot Mess sauce and it was very good. The fresh beignet balls was excellent too. Definitely one of my favorite spots!

Sham Ma year ago · Google review
★★★★★

Finally tried Sweet Basil! The hot mess fries were so good, we loved the adjusting fries, the meat was fantastic. I got the Koko short ribs, best marinate, cooked to perfection with that char! I loved my dinner! My husband got the bahn mi, it was good, but for the price and taste more meat is needed on it. The main flavor you taste is the bread, which was good, but to much compared to the meat.

The restaurant was clean, the staff members were friendly and kind. Plenty of parking. Will return!

A Ra year ago · Google review
★★★★★

We were in Beaumont for a night and decided on this place for dinner. The map took us to Sweet Basil through some backstreets and for a moment we were concerned about where we were going. But then we emerged into a regular shopping center and we breathed again.

The place, it being a Thursday night, was pretty empty - only about 8 or 10 people in a place for about 50ish seats. We were also a bit early, about 7pm. The waiter hands us the menu, we take out time and then choose a plate of sweet bahn bao (those little fluffy breads filled with meats and veggies) with marinated pork and a plate of hot mess fries. They were both sooooo good. After we were done with the starters we ordered a sweet basil special fried rice to share. The plate was huge and, again, very flavorful.

By the time we finished, more people had started coming in. Later, we told some other local people about the place and they who said that this was one of their favorite restaurants in town.

Our check for the two of us, with tips, totaled just above $50.

Sharma, Ba year ago · Google review
★★★★★

If you’re in the mood for Vietnamese food that goes beyond the ordinary, Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House delivers in style. Walking in, you’re greeted by a warm, clean space that feels polished but never pretentious — bright enough to see every detail, cozy enough for relaxed conversation. The décor shows thought, the booths and tables are comfortable, and there’s just enough background hum to feel lively without being overwhelming.

What truly impressed me was the menu’s range and execution. Every visit offers something new, whether you’re leaning toward a steaming noodle bowl or exploring one of their fusion items. Drinks and small plates complement the bigger bowls, and the hot mess fries — bold, playful, generous — are a treat for anyone wanting something fun. Meanwhile, the classic Vietnamese soups and noodle dishes have heart: rich broths, fresh ingredients, and a sense of tradition.

Service is consistently friendly. Staff greet you with genuine warmth, check in at good intervals, and make you feel seen. Even when they’re busy, there’s no feeling of being just another number. It’s the kind of service that makes you slow down and enjoy the whole experience.

Sweet Basil strikes a rare balance: great food, inviting atmosphere, and service that cares. Without hesitation, five stars from me — this is a place I’ll return to again and again.

Calvin BuiEdited a year ago · Google review
★★★★★

Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House serves more than just noodles. We went there for dinner and the items we ordered were of great quality. The fire roasted pepper sauce for the wings was truly unique and amazing. The dumplings were fresh and flavorful. My girlfriend said that the koko short ribs was one of the best she has ever tried. Just cooked to perfection. The claypot shrimp was another unique dish and quite delicious. The fresh beignet balls was the perfect way to finish up our dinner. The service here was excellent. Our server was attentive, diligent, and caring. He was extraordinary. The ambiance is nice with high ceilings and cool artwork. Would definitely recommend.

AnindaEdited 2 years ago · Google review
★★★★★

I cannot believe I only now discovered this place! As others have said, Sweet Basil defies the ordinary food offerings in Beaumont. The hot mess fries were crazy good as are their Bahn Mi sandwiches. The noodle bowls need just a bit more flavor, but all their meat is delicious. Enjoy this breath of fresh air in the Beaumont food scene.

Matthew Noble8 years ago · Google review
★★★★★

Miss Anna was by far the best waitress I've met in Beaumont. Fast and attentive.

Food was prepared within 30 minutes of sitting down. Taste was out of this world good. The light char on the shrimp, lip smaking. It's hard for me to give a 5 star. But they truly deserve it.

The bathrooms are clean, smell amazing, in house was clean. As soon as a table left, they wiped, cleaned, and sanitized. Everything there was as a restaurant should be. Worth every dollar.

Go and check this place out, and if miss Anna is there, ask for her.

Michael Cooper4 years ago · Google review
★★★★★

The food was amazing! This was my first time to try Vietnamese cuisine and I loved it. I don't even have any words to describe the bread in one of the dishes. It felt kind of like a sponge, but it was like eating air. The meat was delicious! I will definitely be back!

Penny LeLeux8 years ago · Google review
★★★★★

Pho meatballs were some of the best I've had in a few years. The bao pork belly was quite delicious. The service was great and they just started to serve crawfish and it looked awesome. Can't wait to come back and try.

Christopher Gillespie3 years ago · Google review

Good to know

Before you visit

Service

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Good for

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Payments & parking

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Find us

Visit Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House

Opening hours

  • Monday11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
  • Tuesday11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
  • Wednesday11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
  • Thursday11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
  • Friday11 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM
  • Saturday11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Sunday11 AM–5 PM

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still have a question? Call us at (409) 347-7594.

Does Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House take reservations?

Yes. The restaurant accepts reservations, which is a good idea for larger groups and for Friday or Saturday dinner. Call (409) 347-7594 to book a table.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 11 AM–3 PM and 5–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. On weekdays the dining room closes between lunch and dinner, so plan around the 3–5 PM break.

What should I order on my first visit?

Most regulars point first-timers to the rib-eye pho or the Koko short ribs, with Hot Mess Fries or The Famous Rolls for the table. If you want a sandwich, the marinated pork or rib-eye banh mi is a safe bet.

Are there vegan or vegetarian options?

Yes. Try the Vegan Pho made with vegetable broth, the Vegan Crunch Rolls, or any banh mi, banh bao or fried rice with char-grilled tofu. Tell your server about allergies so the kitchen can guide you.

Is Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House good for kids?

Yes. The kids' menu has a small plain pho, SB chicken nuggets with fries and rice bowls with a choice of protein, and high chairs are available.

Does the restaurant serve alcohol?

Yes. There is a bar with beer, wine and cocktails, plus happy hour drinks and happy hour food.

Can I order takeout?

Yes. Takeout is available. Call ahead on (409) 347-7594 and your order will be ready to collect.

Is there parking and is it accessible?

The shopping center has a free parking lot and there is free street parking nearby. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible.

Hungry yet?

Call ahead for takeout or a table, or browse the full menu first.