Burma Superstar is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

1. Burma Superstar

8.9
4721 Telegraph Ave (btw 47th & 48th), Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 156 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Fleming: Try rainbow salad and spicy chicken with fresh basil is good. Good Vegan dish is fiery vegetables with tofu is good

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: My favorite item on the menu is the Bun Tay Kauser. It is a slightly spicy coconut chicken curry noodle dish that's mixed together right at your table. The samosas are a great way to start the meal.

Rafi S.Rafi Syed: My ideal meal: paratha + dip, tea leaf salad, spicy tofu, chicken with basil (ask for minced chicken). Will blow your mind. Whiskey cocktails are all good as are the mojitos.

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

2. The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

8.7
201 Washington St (at 2nd St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Jack London Square · 38 tips and reviews

Nino E.Nino E: Crab Benedict and Bloody Mary's are excellent at this quirky little ex-brothel. Never too long of a wait, can get a little cramped inside but there's ample outdoor seating.

dan t.dan tamura: Used to be a brothel in the late 1800s. Now you can grab a nice Sunday brunch there!

DreDre: Ask for Joe!!

Summer Kitchen Bake Shop is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

3. Summer Kitchen Bake Shop

8.3
2944 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Ashlyn G.Ashlyn Gilbert: The limeade with mint is to DIE FOR. Also the margarita pizza

YamengYameng: They give away free deserts towards the end if the night!

Todd G.Todd Gehring: Fried chicken on Fridays is the best.

The Star is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

4. The Star

8.9
3425 Grand Ave (at Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Grand Lake · 62 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: One of the elite pizza places in Oakland. Not better than Zachary's, but with a very nice full bar and just as kid friendly, it may edge out Zachary's in terms of the overall experience.

Cameron W.Cameron Wilson: Four of us shared a large meatball appetizer and a large Telegraph deep dish pizza. Amazing value, absolutely delicious.

Matt O.Matt Opsahl: Sat at the bar on a quiet Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the zucchini flat crust pizza, which was just enough for two. Delicious! Would like to come back for a date night for pizza and beer/cocktails.

Marica Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

5. Marica Restaurant

8.2
5301 College Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North Oakland · 35 tips and reviews

crystal l.crystal lo: chocolate souffle all the way for dessert!

Nikole P.Nikole Pagan: If you pay cash, they give you 10% off the bill total. No credit card processing = no fees for banks!

Stephen L.Stephen Lau: Corn soup. Corn soup. Corn soup. You HAVE to get the corn soup.

Rockridge Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

6. Rockridge Cafe

7.9
5492 College Ave (Lawton Ave.), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Oakland · 34 tips and reviews

Esther H.Esther Han: Order Pumpkin Waffle it comes with cinnamon butter (YUM!). Try corned beef hash-- available only on weekends!

Mark H.Mark H: Make sure to watch the list and don't trust you will be called or seated based on it! Anyone want to be the mayor of this place? I wish there was a way I could resign!

rom c.rom chiu: Sit at the counter and watch all the action in the kitchen!

Soi4 is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

7. Soi4

7.5
5421 College Ave (btw Kales & Manila), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Surprisingly decent cocktail menu. Crab fried rice and the Pad Thai were very good.

Josh L.Josh Levine: chicken skewers are a must.

Frank K.Frank Kim: The mustard leaf dish there is really good!

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

8. Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub

7.6
3645 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Sherry L.Sherry Li: This location has a large dining area with bar and tvs. The carnivore pizza is pretty good! This New Yorker approves!

JessJess: Super yummy vegan calzone

Bishop M.Bishop Montalvo: Great friendly staff and the menu is crazy!!! Lots of possibilities.

Grand Avenue Thai is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

9. Grand Avenue Thai

7.3
384 Grand Ave (Bellevue), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · Adams Point · 4 tips and reviews

Gene K.Gene Keenan: Cabbage, ginger, cashew, peanut salad is really good. Counter points well to the red curry.

Frank K.Frank Kim: Took a long time for a takeout order that consisted of Phad Thai and soup, by the time it was ready my car had a $265 parking ticket on it.

Phillip W.Phillip Wharton: Pad ka pow, and try the Thai Wraps!

Phở Ao Sen is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

10. Phở Ao Sen

7.9
1139 E 12th St (at 11th Ave), Oakland, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · San Antonio · 60 tips and reviews

joannejoanne: it feels like a bizarre greenhouse, but it's the best pho i have found on this strip of international. the spicy beef stew, replete with beef, tendons, and chili oil, is also phenomenal. Read more.

SkeeterNYCSkeeterNYC: HANDS DOWN THE #1 best Pho I've ever ever ever experienced. Such a great little hidden local spot. I hope more city folks make the trip out here!

Annie .Annie 🐠: Bun Ha Noi, Bun Bo Hue and Com Tam Dac Biet - all were awesome!

Aroma Bakery & Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

11. Aroma Bakery & Cafe

7.4
1900 Franklin St (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown · 21 tips and reviews

SonyaSonya: Breakfast: Everything Bagel with cream cheese and veggies and sparkling apple cider. Lunch:veggie sandwich or hot pastrami - yummy oh and don't miss their cookies!!!!

Nena M.Nena Mendez: The ham panini is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! & their chocolate chip cookies are the best

LeVan G.LeVan Greene: Great place to grab a sandwich and the best cookies.

Somar Bar and Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

12. Somar Bar and Lounge

7.6
1727 Telegraph Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Oakland, CA
Lounge · Uptown · 44 tips and reviews

Kevin W.Kevin Watkins: Good drinks, awesome music selection and more room to dance then the Layover!

Ella Baker Center for Human RightsElla Baker Center for Human Rights: Join us here for our quarterly 'Soul of the City' mixers. You might get a free drink ;) Read more.

Sean B.Sean Be: If you're feeling "adventurous" & want to have a good time WITHOUT being reckless, ask for a "Sean Be Special"...it'll take care of you for the night. Just don't drink clear & make sure to EAT!

Good Bellies is one of The 13 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Oakland.

13. Good Bellies

7.2
4659 Telegraph Ave (46th), Oakland, CA
Café · Temescal · 10 tips and reviews

Felipe O.Felipe Oliveira: Awesome food, smoothies and even better service. Sit outside its great!

Alicia K.Alicia K.: They have vegan pulled pork!

Julia C.Julia Chu: Coffee is ok but not the espresso. Get the super grilled cheese!