5/5 Food Just get everything. There's nothing bad on the menu. 5/5 Service Nicest staff despite how busy they are 5/5 Ambiance Cutest decor Come here to celebrate any occasion, whether it be birthdays, graduations, holidays, or just to catch up with friends. This is one of my favorite staples because of how fast and how hot the food comes out. Pad sew ew and pad Thai are always a go to dish but Id recommend adventuring out to everything on their menu. My favorite are the soft shell crab with papaya salad, which is the best combination of crunchy hardiness and citrus refreshingness if thats a word. Mango and sticky rice is also like classic but the rice is perfect. Sweet and filling accompanied with the sweetness of the fruit makes you feel like you can eat 5 more of these dishes. I wish I took pictures of everything I ate today, but I was too quick to eat everything. I had 4 dishes (1 appetizers and 3 entrees) and it came out to $114 which isnt that bad when considering the quality and the comforting ambiance of the restaurant. I recommend this 100% read more

Basil & Co was definitely worth the 40 minute wait! Holy cow the food was so good and my friends and I were all surprised with how much flavor was packed into the dishes. I really liked their fried rice with chicken and their chicken skewers. It was so comforting and it hits the spot. The inside is very space efficient like there's so much seating inside and I love how you can easily fit a big party in here. The service here was very quick and fast like all the staff were very nice and attentive. read more

Me and my bf love basil & co!!! It hits everytime. The staff is always checking up on us and seeing if we need anything. The chicken satay is SO GOOD. We devoured it. Everything is super flavorful. Mango sticky rice is a must if it's in season. Can't wait to try more dishes on our next visit! read more

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Basil & Co is a modern restaurant boasting traditional thai flavors. It is located by the freeway in Diamond Bar and tucked away in the corner of a plaza. The food here is good, nothing too remarkable but it gives you that warm, hearty feeling you want from traditional cultural cuisine. The tom kha (coconut) soup with shrimp was the highlight of my visit. Absolutely delicious and comes out hot and ready to eat. I can say that the spicy fried rice with chicken was enhanced greatly by the addition of juice from the lime that they provided, but was a bit lacking in flavor at first. Those first two dishes along with the stellar service and beautiful interior warrant 4 or 5 stars easily. However, the pad thai was not my favorite bite of food ever. It came a bit overcooked, the noodles being mushy and soft instead of chewy like I expected. The flavors and taste were solid, with the pad thai being a bit too sweet for my liking, even with the lime. But I did not enjoy the feeling of the noodles in my mouth. Overall, I think this place has lots to ride home about. A beautiful interior design, modernized dining areas, with big glass windows that let in a lot of natural light. The soup here is phenomenal, and the fried rice is good. I think if I came here again and ordered different dishes I would end up giving it 4 or even 5 stars, but that day was not today. Recommend you try it out. 7/10. read more

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We met our son here for a weekday lunch ... and really enjoyed the experience. Fortunately, we made a reservation because the restaurant was packed at 1:00pm -- the only open table was ours. FOOD (5/5) For lunch, we enjoyed: Braised Duck Noodle Soup (5/5) -- Delicious duck broth and noodles with assertive star anise flavor containing tender braised duck leg and wing section. This was one of the best duck noodle soups I've had anywhere. ($20.99) Spicy Catfish (5/5) -- Battered and lightly fried catfish -- perfect -- served with eggplant, bell pepper, carrot, basil, and rice. Excellent dish. ($24.99) Eggplant Basil with Pork (4/5) -- Basil is my favorite herb in Thai food, and it really came through in the eggplant stir fry. Very good and tasty. ($18.99) Overall, the spice levels were spot-on. AMBIANCE (4/5) The full restaurant had a loud noise level, making it difficult to carry on a conversation. Interior decor was simple but very nice. Lots of hard surfaces. SERVICE (5/5) -- We were greeted warmly. Overall service was excellent. Basil & Co. is off-putting our beaten track, but we'll be back. read more

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My family and I love going to this place to get our fix of Thai food! Our favorite dish has consistently been the Yellow Pumpkin Curry. I've also always loved the Tom Kha Soup. Everything is super flavorful. They had really cute decor up for Valentine's Day. Service is always fantastic - servers are attentive and always proactively assist with refilling waters and providing additional utensils/plates. read more

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Very disappointing experience at Basil & Co. It wasn't even busy, yet we were still told to wait outside in the extreme heat. We had kids with us, and making us stand outside when there was plenty of room inside was uncomfortable and unnecessary. Definitely not the experience we expected. read more

My sister wanted Thai food during her visit and our favorite Thai restaurant in West Covina closed down.. Luckily I remembered that this place existed and it wasn't too far from all of us (all coming from different areas - LA, the Valley... okay it was far for those from the Valley LOL), Rowland Heights). And I also remembered that I really liked this place! It's always busy no matter what time i come (lunch or dinner). The restaurant is decently sized but as busy as it gets during peak meal times, they might want to get a bigger place. Strip mall or street parking is available. They keep a few chairs outside for those waiting to be seated. We waited in the car because it was a cold night. We had put our name in at the front when we arrived and was told it was about a 30 minute wait but that everyone needed to be here to get seated. They wouldn't seat us till our entire party (a party of 8 plus a baby) was present so just a heads up on that. There were 2 other parties about the same size as ours so that took up most of the restaurant. But once we were seated, our waitress greeted us right away getting our drinks order and asking if we wanted any appetizers. We were ready to order since we've been looking at the menu during our 30 minute wait. We got the crispy egg rolls for the tablr and pretty much ordered a bunch of dishes to share family style. Pad Thai. Drinking Noodles. Pad See Ew. Cucumber Salad. Tom Kha (Coconut) Soup. Crab Fried Rice. Crispy Banana Rolls for dessert. We wanted mango sticky rice but they were sold out - we're gonna try that next time. This place is popular and after eating there (my 3rd time btw), I can see why. The ambiance is good. The location in Diamond Bar is good. There's plenty of parking. But best of all, the food and service is good. Not many places can have their customers say that. A cute place for date night or a good meal with family and friends. Now my sister wants to eat here every time she comes to visit. read more

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Great Thai spot, got my order as take out to eat at home What I ate: - Drunken noodles w/shrimp: I got it medium and it was just the rice amount of spice and kick. Noodles were soft but not mushy. Shrimp were well cooked and not rubbery - Pineapple fried rice: I was craving this, and this version really hit the spot for me. Chunks of pineapple, chicken, super flavorful rice. I loved this version - Tom Kha soup w/chicken: I made the mistake of getting this spicy. It was so good, but also so spicy. Chicken pieces were big and generous. There were slices of king oyster mushrooms, which was nice, but they were weirdly hard and not cooked enough. - Mango sticky rice: the rice was wrapped in foil and stayed deliciously warm by the time I finished the main part of my meal. Always a great order to get when mango is in season. Pros: - All the food I've ordered has been very tasty. - Online website makes it super easy to place on order online for take out - Price is right, nothing is crazy expensive or unreasonably priced - Staff is always friendly - Hot sauce, pickled hot peppers, utensils are all organized and ready for self-serve. I really appreciate this, so you don't end up with another set of plastic utensils you didn't need - Restaurant inside is really cute and well decorated Cons: - The parking lot sucks. Every single time I've gone for takeout, finding a parking spot is really hit or miss in that area. Most of the time I just end up parking on the street and walking over - Very busy during lunch time. It seems like a plethora of office workers go for lunch because the parking lot is full Would I go again? Yes read more

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My husband and I were craving Thai food a few days ago, so we went to Basil & Co. in Diamond Bar. I had previously tried their sister restaurant, Ari's Thai Eatery in Azusa, and was satisfied with it. We arrived around 11:00 a.m. and noticed that several tables were already occupied, even though they had just opened at 11 a.m. The place was welcoming with modern decor, and the seats were comfortable. We ordered Red Curry with rice (mild) chicken ($17.99), and Shrimp Pad Thai ($20.99) for both of us. The presentation of both dishes was great, but the Red Curry with chicken was the true standout. Boasting a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, the curry was remarkably savory. The restaurant offers customizable spice levels, allowing you to increase the heat if you prefer a spicier dish. I'm glad I opted for the mild spice level, as it still delivered a satisfying and noticeable kick. The Shrimp Pad Thai was also impressive, featuring a well-executed balance of savory and sweet flavors. The service was great, and it's definitely a great Thai food spot in Diamond Bar, and it deserves 5 stars. One minor issue: the entrance door was stiff. We saw some customers had to pull it several times, leading us to believe the restaurant was not open yet. read more

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First time at basil & co :) Food: -Papaya salad: refreshing and delicious, a solid salad! -chicken satay: tender and flavorful. these aren't usually my favorite things to order, but my friend loved it and I thought it was still solid! -pad see ew: another solid and delicious one that is a staple at any thai spot I go to Drink: -vietnamese iced coffee: it was good! my first viet iced coffee was from Lee's sandwiches so I always look for that intensely delicious hit of coffee taste. this wasn't that, but it was still a good cup o coffeee Ambiance: -great for big groups and it was decorated also with mother's day stuff (oof I'm writing this review so late x_x) which was cute! well lit and spacious so it's pretty great of a spot Service: -friendly, kind and prompt. Overall: -this was a midspot between friends so I don't know how frequent I'd come, but it is a solid thai spot that I will recommend to others and go to whenever I'm in the area! read more

Tried here the other night. There's room for improvement on their service but the food was decent. Here's my rating: Pad Thai with fried tofu 5/5 Green curry with chicken 3/5 Mango sticky rice 4/5- only bc it was $15... I really enjoyed their pad Thai with fried tofu. It was delicious! Green curry however was a little bland. It's not the spice but the flavor isn't quite there. Feels like something is missing. Mango sticky rice was good but it was way too much and way too expensive. It was as expensive as an entree. I wish they would serve half the portion for half the price. Service was okay. I wish the server gave us more time to think about the dessert. When I asked her if we could have 3 min to think about it she said no the kitchen is closing so you have to order right now, which I understand but I feel like she could've done last call on other tables first then come back to us so we would have more time to decide. read more

Basil & Co - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Stopped in for lunch here after a work meeting and had the best drunken noodles I've tasted in a long time! My team all really enjoyed their choices and we split a few appetizers that were also great. read more

The restaurant was absolutely packed, so I came in expecting an amazing meal. The service was friendly and efficient despite how busy it was, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the hype. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out. The curry was much thinner than I expected and lacked depth of flavor, while the noodle dish was overcooked and a bit soggy. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but it also wasn't one I'd go out of my way for again. If you're curious, it may still be worth trying, but based on my visit, I don't quite understand why it's always so crowded. read more

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The tom yum soup, pad see ew, and banana rolls were solid, and prices were reasonable. I was hoping to try the mango sticky rice, but it wasn't available, so we opted for the banana rolls instead. They tasted like a fried banana pie. Although they were very busy on a Sunday evening, we were seated right away. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. During my visit, I noticed that if it's your birthday, staff will give you a free dessert (I believe a scoop of ice cream) and sing happy birthday to you. Such a nice touch! read more

Basil & Co - Crispy Banana Rolls (4) - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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So glad we took a chance on this place! The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the most amazing aromas. We were seated quickly on a Sunday evening, even though the restaurant was packed. The service runs like a well-oiled machine the servers truly divide and conquer, so you're never left waiting. Someone is always nearby for a refill or to check in. The papaya salad was fresh and light, the pumpkin curry was incredibly flavorful, and the pad see ew was loaded with chicken. The noodles tasted like they were made in-house. We'll definitely be returning so happy we found this spot! read more

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Came in on Mother's Day around dinner rush, so I want to give some grace because I know how brutal restaurant holidays can get, I'm a server myself. Unfortunately, service was rough from the start. We sat for about 10 minutes without being greeted or even acknowledged. Honestly, even a quick "I'll be right with you" would've gone a long way. Instead, our server (young woman with tattoos) continued helping the tables to our left and right before finally coming back to us. Drinks also took a while to come out, and although she took our order, she never once checked back on us afterward. The restaurant itself was actually very nice inside and the temperature was perfect, especially considering how packed it was. To be fair, other staff members did step in and help throughout the night. Howard the busser was extremely attentive with drink refills, and another server helped bring requested sides like peanuts for the Pad Thai, the chili platter, and our to-go boxes. Honestly, they helped save the experience. Food: * Chicken Pad Thai -- 4.5/5 Really good flavor and portion. * Tom Yum Shrimp Soup -- 5/5 Flavor was excellent and definitely the highlight of the meal, though the shrimp upcharge was only about 5 pieces so the portion felt a little light for the extra cost. * Papaya Salad (+ shrimp) -- 3/5 Needed to be colder and the sauce lacked a little punch. Our Pad Thai was also accidentally delivered to the table next to us first, though thankfully they caught it immediately and it was brought over quickly. What stood out was that the tables around us were also visibly frustrated and having service issues, so it felt more like the restaurant was overwhelmed overall rather than a one-table issue. The food itself was good enough that I'd come back and give them another try on a normal day instead of one of the busiest holidays of the year. read more

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We went back the next day since we were still in the area! Margaret our waitress was so professional, courteous, and most of all super nice! She's a customer service champion ! Give her a raise! Found them on Yelp and the reviews were accurate. Upon walking in we noticed the popularity of the place. It has a clean updated vibe. Food was delicious! Would go again if we are in the area. read more

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A friend invited us. The food was tasty and fresh. I don't think we have anything like it in Encino. Service was excellent and a good ambiance. There is also plenty of parking as well. Salads were amazing. read more

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Every dish we had was delicious from the Panang Curry chicken, to the house fried rice and drunken noodles. Everything tasted amazing!! One thing that blew my mind is that you can order your Thai iced tea with alternative milk so we had ours with oat milk! The service is outstanding, upbeat, friendly and accommodating. Clean and fresh vibe. Plenty of seating. Really enjoyed our time and if I'm in the area will be back. read more

Basil & Co - Panang with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Great quality casual Thai food but with some elevations! Was surprised by all the good reviews but was thinking meh maybe it's just good for the area... Turns out I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great and also hellllla fast. It literally makes the whole experience better when you're not having a hard time flagging ppl down. Food: The chicken satay I think they use chicken thigh cause the chicken was so tender and already cut up into smaller pieces so no having to fanagle the chicken to dip. The peanut sauce for it was a lil different from what I'm used to but pretty good The pad Thai was one of the better ones I've had. Noodles had a nice bouncy chew. I hate the places where the noodles taste stiff. Very flavorful as well. Braised duck noodle soup was solid but nothing crazy. Soft shell crab papaya salad was really good. My ma would prefer thinner batter but I liked it. Mango trout was solid. Love that it was deboned. My dad really liked the green sauce that comes with it. Kinda wish the fish wasn't fried for health reasons but that's fine Overall, really great Thai food for the area and honestly better than a lot of places I've tried! read more

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Almost hidden from the prime spot in Diamond Bar. This hidden gem has proprietary parking or optional street parking available. Best to make a reservation to avoid a long wait. The restaurant has indoor seatings only. The interior is comfy and clean. The background music was a bit loud IMO. The waiters were polite and friendly. The menu was clear and easy to read. The food were served hot and within timely manner. The papaya salad was delicious and so was the green curry. The chicken in the curry was tender and juicy still. Overall. It was a enjoyable meal. I'd give a 4.8 out of 5. Will come again! read more

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Great Thai/Vietnamese spot with fresh, flavorful food. Friendly service, and a clean business-casual vibe. It's popular with working professionals during lunch and perfect for a quick cat-up with friends. read more

Our go-to spot for delicious Thai food! I love the Panang curry here - soooo good! They are always busy and jam packed BUT the wait times are surprisingly always less than 30 minutes. (And you can make reservations ahead of time too.) The servers are super friendly too! They brought two balloons for our little ones after dinner (see picture)! read more

Basil & Co - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Mediocre food. Yellow pumpkin curry barely had any coconut milk flavor, don't think they even used Thai chili Papaya salad was bland, not much lime juice...it tasted very Americanized Overall, will only visit again if I'm too lazy to drive to Thai town or RH for Thai food read more

Lunch after church, discovered the place on our way home. Close to the 60 freeway exit, place not hard to spot. You can sign up on their Yelp waiting list, only waited for less than 10 minutes even if place was busy. Service is fast, efficient, our server was attentive to our needs. However, drinks menu was not offered other than alcohol menu. Fried calamari is a bit rubbery but the sauce is good! Pineapple fried rice with chicken is 10/10! Got their Pad Thai chicken which was very modest in flavor at first bite but the longer you eat it, the better the taste. For drinks, we got Thai tea, nothing mention-worthy. Since place was busy, was loud with chatter, the background music being drowned out. Price was fair. 8/10 total experience. read more

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I literally love basil and co freaking much. This is my family and friends go to place for food. The service is always really fast and efficient and the food is fire! Our families favorite is the duck curry but last time my friends and I got the roti with condensed milk... It was fire omfg read more

Basil & Co - Roti with Condensed Milk - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Got the drunken noodles. Pretty damn good, frankly. And for $22, it better be pretty damn good. (Add $3 for shrimp.) Great level of spiciness for "Medium." Anything higher would be quite spicy indeed. It's also not excessively oily. It's a little heavy, yes -- it is fast food -- but it's not overwhelming. I'll come back to try the curry. read more

Basil & Co - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I have been dining here since day 1, even before remodeling. I just can't review this restaurant. Here you go. Amazing Gluten-Free Options & Top-Tier Service!Basil & Co is fantastic for anyone needing gluten-free Thai food. I highly recommend ordering Kenny's Gluten-Free Pad Woon Sen with low sauce, or the Kenny's Gluten-Free Pad Thai--both are absolutely delicious and the rest of theirmenus are excellent!Food: 5/5 stars (The Vietnamese coffee was great too!)Service: 10/10 stars (Absolutely outstanding!) read more

- got sat in within 10 minutes, the place was packed on a weekday lunch wowie! waited 40 minutes for food though... - CALAMARI IS BOMB nice and crispy. it's rlly light doesn't make me feel like sick of it (generally do with fried foods). the sauce is supposed to be seafood-based but i think it's some sort of basil mayo which isn't to my preference. i preferred it without the sauce - the braised duck noodles were delicious the broth is a on the sweeter side but i don't mind ! odd pairing dipping the calamari in the broth was a nice combo read more

Basil & Co - Thai Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Had high expectations for this Thai restaurant since it had so many good reviews but it wasn't as mind-blowing as I expected! They're open daily 11:30-3:30pm & 4:30-9pm Parking was ok but could be difficult since it's not that big and it's shared with other businesses Service was decent and nothing special. Inside was quite small and not too much seating Menu had a good variety of popular Thai dishes and prices were quite pricey so expect to pay $17+ for most dishes! Pad Thai ($17.99) was good and the portion was quite big! There was a lot of chicken and it was pretty tender. The chicken was a little bland but it was not dry or tender. The noodles were fresh but wish it was more flavorful. Overall, it was decent and not the best Pad Thai I ever had so this was 7.5/10 Thai Tea ($5) was way too sweet that I had to add some of water so it would help make it less sweet. I couldn't really taste the flavor of the tea since it was so sweet so I didn't enjoy this drink at all. This was 6/10 Overall, I most likely won't recommend or return unfortunately read more

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This has become my go-to spot for Thai food! The first time we dined in, the service was excellent, and every dish we ordered was amazing. My absolute favorite is the Soft Shell Crab Curry, I highly recommend it! We also loved the Mint Mojito and the Crispy Banana Roll, both of which were recommended by our server and did not disappoint. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a great place to gather with friends and family. Today, we decided to order takeout, and I was impressed that the food was just as delicious as when we dined in. The quality and flavors were consistent. I always recommend this Thai restaurant to my friends and family. read more

Love that you can make reservations online through the Yelp app! The restaurant was hopping and we waited about 20 mins for our table to be ready. We had a group of six and we ordered a number of curries, noodles, rice and vegetable dishes. The food came out quickly and was flavorful and delicious. We went low spice to accommodate the kids but their hot sauce with bird eye chili's packs quite the punch. We ended with a tasty order of mango and sticky rice. The noise level is a little high so one of our older guests had trouble hearing across our table. But overall we had a great experience at Basil & Co. read more

This is one of favorite spots to go to in Diamond Bar whether for lunch or dinner. The staff are always nice and the food is always consistent. The environment is well decorated and clean. My favorite is the Chicken Satay which reminds me of a restaurant from my childhood which no longer is around. Chicken is tender and the flavor is very delicious. The fried Calamari is light and not greasy albeit a fried item. My wife loves the crab fried rice as well as the yellow curry. My other favorites would be the pad Thai or pad see ew but the chicken satay is a must for me. So much that we ordered two dishes today. read more

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Basil & Co *October 10, 2025 *7pm- Friday *4 Stars Environment: *Small Parking Lot *Fast Service *Indoor Seating *Loud ambiance Food/Drink: *Chicken Satay *Yellow Pumpkin Curry with Chicken (Level 1 Spicy) *Pad Thai with Chicken It's been over a year since I last ate here, and it was just as good as I remembered. The food was flavorful without being too salty, the chicken was nice and juicy, and the service was relatively quick. The curry and chicken satay came out almost instantly, though there was a bit of a wait for the Pad Thai. Our group ended up getting pretty full before that dish arrived. I made a reservation through Yelp, which made it easy to get in since the restaurant was very crowded. Overall, a very good meal and I'm already looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Went for lunch after a meeting and it was very busy. Approximately 10-minute wait. However, they moved quickly and got my party of 5 seated quickly. Service was great, our server was attentive. She did not rush or make us feel rushed although it was busy and people were waiting outside. The food did not come out at the same time and members of my party waited some time before they ate (waiting for everyone to get the food first) but the food was delicious. Would definitely go again. The ambiance was comfortable and relaxed. read more

Everything we ordered was so delish. There was no dish we didn't like and looking forward to come back to. We are definitely coming back for more. The crying tiger really takes a while to make. It was cooked just like we want it. The service was excellent! The ambiance was inviting, clean and inviting. We can't wait to come back for more! Highly recommend! read more

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Trying out this place for the first time. Surprised that on a Tuesday night this place is packed! We were seated right away with swift service. We ordered drunken noodle and braised duck noodle soup. Food came out quick. We also ordered Thai tea, but it didn't come even after we got our food. Apparently our server didn't put that in or forgot. Another server quick took our drink order and made for us. Place echos a lot with the hard wall and the acoustic with customers talking loudly. That's alright. I like the light with the bamboo covered lighting. But they also decorated the walls with cheap looking balloons for Easter and St. Patrick's Day totally cheapened the entire vibe of the restaurant. It's so not needed. Food is fairly expensive. The other Thai restaurant across the street has cleaner updated look and reasonable price than here. Just saying. read more

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Great place. Went for lunch and ordered blistered string beans with beef tenderloin and eggplant basil with chicken Ended it with fried bananas and got a mango sticky rice to go. Everything was brilliant. The place has great vibes, smells clean, looks great and the staff are all so attentive and super friendly. I honestly was apprehensive as I have a favorite Thai okay in Weston's Angeles and tried this place for my niece who found it. So I'm relieved that we have a great Thai place in one area. No need for along drive. Now that I know they can make the basics well, I'm bringing my big family to try the fish dishes! Thank you Basil & Co Note - this is a cashless place read more

Awesome place to dine at for some thai food! Definitely give their Pad See Ew and Tom Yum soup a try :) read more