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The Basin


3.0 of 5 stars 7 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Asian
  • 25 derby rd, Loughborough le11 5ap, England
  • 01509 239 368

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4 of 5 stars
12 Oct 2009

we enjoyed food and atmosphere. bit pricy. more

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4 of 5 stars
Leicester
17 Jun 2009

My first visit to the Basin was April 23rd 2009 as a family party of 7. The deco is quite 'retro' and had quite a laid back feel - not too formal. The menu was surprisingly quite cheap and from what we saw being bought to tables around us, you got a lot for your money. To start with I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Loughborough
6 May 2009

I first visited the basin restaurant with work for a colleagues' leaving do about a month ago. We reserved a table which was lucky because it seemed there was a slight wait for walk-in customers. The menu is fairly extensive, including sushi, dim sum, curries and noodle and rice dishes, but not the easiest to read as some dishes lack... more

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2 of 5 stars
Loughborough
31 Mar 2009

When this place opened in 2008 it was good, certainly above average. I visited at least 8 times taking various friends and family who were all impressed. Having not visited for 4 months i was shocked at how badly downhill its gone in such a short time. They have changed the menu by sticking bits of paper over older items,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Leicester
28 Feb 2009

I’ve been to this restaurant twice for dim sum lunch. Unfortunately both visits were very disappointing. On the first visit we had deep fried prawns. The prawns were completely raw - they were grey. A replacement was brought half an hour later, but they were far too overcooked and were dry and chewy, inedible. My second visit ended in frustration.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Leics, UK
9 Feb 2009

Been to this place a few times now (so they must be doing something right). The interior is nice and the menu is a bit like Wagamama, but with a greater variety. Food is generally acceptable but not exactly spectacular, and I think the prices are reasonable. The main concern I have is the service which always seems to slow... more

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2 of 5 stars
London
30 Dec 2008

I went once. Staff were unproffesional. Ordered the salmon, it came so undercooked. (wasn't sushi!). Starters are expensive. Maybe good for dim sum lovers as this is one of few who offer it in area more

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The Basin Address

25 derby rd, Loughborough le11 5ap, England
Tel: 01509 239 368
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.