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    Basil

    4.0 (306 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BASIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Pad see ew
    Cat T.

    I've been to Basil once or twice, but the last time didn't really wow me. Service is ok - our waiter was nice, but hostess was just fine. I ordered the steak appetizer, Pad Thai, and a keylime pie mocktail. The steak was good and flavorful in the sauce. Could use a little kick of spice, but the tangy/savoriness is good! The Pad Thai was on the sweeter side, noodles were super thin and soggy, and just didn't have the umami flavor most good Pad Thai dishes have. The chicken was overcooked and shrimp was just okay. I probably would get the Pad See Ew next time, not the Pad Thai. The keylime pie mocktail came out and it was like drinking coconut lime water - not one touch of sweetness. I had to get a new one remade to be sweeter which then wasn't bad, but not something I'd order again. This place is good for Mt. Pleasant, but there are plenty of better, more authentic Thai restaurants in Charleston.

    Kris G.

    This place has a great outside patio with some shade by the lake. After checking in with the hostess inside, you'll know why we opt for outside almost year-round. While it's elegant and cool inside, the noise level can be difficult for a conversational meal; so dine a la fresco with some delicious Thai eats. Their basil rolls don't disappoint with soft rice noodles and fresh finely chopped veggies inside a nicely prepared, unfried rice wrapper. The pad thai is my go to dish here, but their soup and curries are also a good way to go.

    Angela L.

    Traveled to the area for a quick beach trip with my Mama. We always love trying new Thai places wherever we are. Came across Basil and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is in a nice area, nice decor, good amount of items on the menu. My Mama had the Pad Thai and the taste was a bit off to us. We be eaten out for share of Pad Thai and the sauce used was on the vinegary side. The papaya salad is my favorite dish and this one wasn't my favorite. It just seemed like something was missing. The Thai tea was a little weak in taste. Now, for the good stuff, the duck fried rice was AMAZING! Maybe one of the best I've ever had! Really loved it and wish I ordered a second to go. The flavor was perfect, the amount of duck was perfect. It was the highlight of my meal for our trip. If we are ever in the area again, I'd get the duck fried rice and try something else different next time.

    Pad thai and green curry

    Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, and after visiting the Basil location in downtown Charleston, I was excited to try the one in Mount Pleasant. The pad Thai ended up being one of the best I have ever had. It was super flavorful and honestly surprised me in the best way. The green curry, however, was the complete opposite. It lacked flavor and did not resemble a traditional green curry, which was disappointing given how strong the pad Thai was. Overall, the service was good and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I would return for the pad Thai alone, and I am hoping the curry experience was just an off day.

    Basil Rolls
    Chris C.

    Hard to really say this place was a 4 star dinner 3.5 would be more accurate but this place is certainly not a 3 so here we are. The decor is upscale and modern, the service was quite professional, almost like a restaurant downtown and not in an upscale strip mall in the burbs. The busters cleared dirty used plates so quickly that sometimes you would think the kitchen is running out of plates. Speaking of the kitchen, it's an open show kitchen which is always fun. As for the food, it was fresh not precooked and then reheated as happens at some Asian places, but it was lacking some flavor. We started with the basil shrimp rolls, which were pretty, but if you did not get a bite of basil or shrimp they were bland. The steamed dumplings were very very tasty, and actually stayed all connected after the steaming, not an easy trick. The wonton soup was served in a fancy chalice and it was tasty as well, though perhaps lacking some additional zip. I can't blame them for by choice, the Thai Noodles. I should not have picked it as the chili sauce was the same as the sauce for the basil rolls, so it was a lot of the same flavors. That's all on me, though the pork was cooked perfectly. I can see why they do a great takeout business as well, and if I lived nearby I am sure we would go back since there were so many things to try, but it's just not special enough to run back to as an out of towner.

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    9 months ago

    One of local go-to dinner favorites! One of the better international authentic cuisines in the charleston area.

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    I love Basil. They never disappoint. Their coconut chicken soup is delicious.

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    Fantastic Thai restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. Nice atmosphere, great service and great food. My wife and I love the curry duck.

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    Great food and ambiance. Will love to go again. Server took very good care of us, very friendly and fun.

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    Ask the Community - Basil

    Does the MTP Basil accommodate takeout?

    When is happy hour? and what are the specials?

    Happy Hour is upstairs in the bar area seven days a week; Sunday-Thursday from 5-7 and Friday and Saturday from 5-6:30. There is discount pricing on appetizers, wines by the glass and bottled beers. Our well liquors are $3 and specialty cocktails… Read more

    I can't eat gluten. Can Basil accomodate?

    Yes they can, Basil is really good, one of my favorites

    How much is the red curry duck?

    $22

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