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Hours
Mon
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$18.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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We are a cosy place close to the central of Basel serving authentic home made dishes representative of northern Vietnamese cuisine. The menu features classics such as Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Xeo, Fish in Banana Leaf, together with fusion delights such as Kim Chi Pork Belly or Singaporean Prawn Pasta. At Knock on Wood, we welcome and cook for you as we would for a family member. Hope to see you soon!
PRICE RANGE
$18.00 – $45.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
155 reviews
Excellent
90
Very good
34
Average
13
Poor
11
Terrible
7
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orient88
Switzerland78 contributions
Jul 2024 • solo
Probably the best Vietnamese place in Basel albeit a Fusion Place.
Again, first time trying out the place after wanting to eat here. Love my Phò and Bun bo xao or Bun bo Nam bo. As a fusion place with heavy Thai influences it is still I believe an honest place serving quite authentic cross of Vietnamese and Thai cooking.
I chose the Bu bo Nam Bo with meat spring rolls. Though, I had to wait awhile as the springrolls were made to order, I think it was worth it. The freshest ingredients were used and prepared that you can taste it. Ample portion size, but for two things stood out for me, was not enough spice (chilli) and too much sauce given turning it into nearly a soup.
The service was genuine and I believe owner apologised due to the wait. However, it was during the lunchtime rush. The homemade ginger iced tea was the best I tasted in Basel. Full on ginger spice!
So, would I recommend Knock on Wood, yes! I will returning for the classic signature bowl of Beef Phò next week!!!!
Written July 11, 2024
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Lesley P
Zurich5 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I ate here 3 weeks ago with 2 good friends and was amazed at the beautiful dishes we received, just to look at they were wonderful ! and when you eat them its just a high light.
Each dish is carefully decorated so when you receive it first you just want to take a photo and appreciate how beautiful these dishes look.
The taste of my fish and salad was amazing so fresh and full of all sorts of taste explosions , green papaya, spring onions and cherry tomatoes in a salad sauce blended with spices and herbs just as it should be, its a treat to eat here.
The service is great as well the girls are so friendly and speak good English if you so require, many tables but all were full so I would suugest calling for a reservation as we did.
Written March 27, 2020
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Urs J
Augst157 contributions
Jun 2024 • business
The restaurant is located in Gundeliquartier. We were there for lunch, there are menus and also Ă la carte. Friendly welcome. The food was very good, the staff was friendly. The ambience is quite ok. Would love to come back
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Written August 22, 2024
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spinerola
Basel37 contributions
May 2024 • friends
We had dinner at Knock on Wood, the service was friendly but only spoke English... Drinks came quickly, the Thai iced tea was delicious, and our red wine (Portugal) was also good. Starters (summer rolls & dumplings) were good, but it took a long time to be served. Both main courses had chicken (red curry, a mild curry is unfortunately not available & Pad Thai), the chicken was not of good quality & supposedly Swiss meat??? For dessert there were only 4 choices, no ice cream or anything like that, what a pity! We don't know cheesecake or chocolate tart with a liquid center as a traditional Vietnamese dessert... We wouldn't visit again!

Written May 11, 2024
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Wanderer14282606260
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • solo
Unfortunately, my visit to this restaurant was a great disappointment. The food was cold, tasteless and did not live up to expectations at all. The service was slow and unfriendly – it seemed the waiters had no interest in the guests. The ambience was not particularly welcoming either, and the cleanliness left much to be desired. For the prices that are charged here, I expected significantly more. I definitely won't be back and can't recommend this restaurant.
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Written September 11, 2024
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Tanja
Basel13 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
After a long time, I went there again with friends and I have to say that I left very disappointed. We had a table right next to the door by the cloakroom, so that the guests' jackets were practically hanging down our necks. We waited an hour for the starter. When it arrived, we were amazed at how darkly fried these dumplings were. We were disappointed with the filling, it didn't taste of anything.
For the main course, for which we also had to wait a long time, we ordered two curries with tofu, one green and one red, which they said was homemade. There was too little sauce for my taste and the green curry was so hot that I couldn't taste anything other than a burning sensation. I think 29 francs for that amount is a steep price! Yes, I know that green curry is hot and I love it. But even I can't handle a hot curry. It was too much of a good thing.
We also complained about everything when paying. Apart from reporting it to the kitchen, they didn't offer us any compensation.
As we were leaving, we saw a bicycle courier from Eat at the kitchen window, picking up an order. Then we finally understood why all the guests in the restaurant had to wait so long. Really sad. Unfortunately, I can only give two stars and my friends and I won't be coming back. It's a shame, the first time we visited it was a wow experience.

Written November 18, 2023
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carriejose2016
London3 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
We ate at the KOW at Euler in Basel and it was really disappointing. We waited an hour for our starters and when they arrived, one was cold and one wasn't very nice at all. The duck was fatty and tough. We waited again for our main courses and the crispy pork belly was anything but crispy. It was again fatty and tough. The waiter was very friendly!
Written April 17, 2022
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snowsuisse
Basel165 contributions
Jun 2020 • family
Very small portion for takeaway lunch. I paid 24 CHF for each meal I ordered. Pho beef noodle soup and Phad Thai with shrimp. Thought it’s on the expensive side but it’s also good to help economy and to enjoy tasty food. It’s incredibly small portion. Soup was tasty but had to dilute with water as it was too concentrated and salty. I cooked additional rice noodle to increase the volume. Loved the food ever since it was opened but sadly I’m disappointed today.
Written June 4, 2020
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Trail31126713875
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
Had to wait much too long: 1.5h after having promised 1h (which is already long). Not for families although the food is outstanding and fresh.
Written July 27, 2024
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Sarah McNamara
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
Ordered food to be delivered. Food for a completely different person was brought to our house. No way to resolve it. Nobody answers the phone. We have no food
Written January 28, 2024
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Florian P
9 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
Super good food and super kind and cute staff. The food is amazing and from my pov pretty authentic. My favorites were the crispy duck wan tans.
Written September 8, 2023
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deduclas
Basel13 contributions
Oct 2022 • friends
Excellent food and now with a brand new card full of Vietnamese delicacies ! We are fan of this place since it started but it now really went to the next level!
Written October 16, 2022
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BN H
Basel4 contributions
Sep 2020 • friends
Very disappointing. The starter was ok. However the main course "fried noodles" very bland, tasteless. Friendly staff, but service is extremely slow.
Written September 27, 2020
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Cyrill
Basel3 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
Got delivery and it was a very pleasant experience. Delicious, fresh food with a speedy delivery. Definitely worth it!
Written September 1, 2020
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Zaine C
Bellinzona16 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Getting hungry again thinking about the good food we had. Food is fresh and with good quality ingredients.
Written August 17, 2020
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