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    Basil Thai

    4.3 (113 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Pad Thai with Vegetables and Tofu
    Lily C.

    Ordered take out online and both of the shrimp dishes that we received has visible discoloration and waste inside, which was extra disappointing because of the price point of the dishes. The pad Thai with tofu and vegetables had decent taste as well as the papaya salad but the shrimp unfortunately was on my mind the entire time we were eating especially since all the shrimp was cut in half. They do have their takeout processes figured out with dividing the hot and cold dishes into different bags.

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    The menu shows promise, but if you're considering the Ginger Fish, think twice. The dish features Orange Roughy--an Australian white fish known for its delicate texture--but Basil Thai envelopes it in a thick, orange-flavored batter more reminiscent of an Orange Chicken glaze. The coating triples the perceived portion size, yet overwhelms the fish entirely. What should be a light, flaky fillet instead presents as a bland, gelatinous protein relying solely on sugar and starch for character. On the brighter side, the Pad See Ew was excellent--balanced wok heat, solid seasoning, and well-executed noodles. However, the beef option was notably under-portioned, perhaps three ounces at best. For context, that's well under a basic quarter-pound burger, yet priced north of twenty dollars. In short, Basil Thai demonstrates commendable flavor profiles and generous chicken portions, but consistency remains an issue. Skip the Ginger Fish, temper expectations for beef dishes, and you'll likely enjoy the rest of the menu.

    Judy T.

    Decent lunch special deals. The pad thai was pretty good although it came with rice which is weird for me with noodle. Bit of a carb overload. I've never had rice served with pad thai. I'd probably just get the regular order of pad thai or another item if I returned. It was tasty. The service was nice and it's a cute clean option for thai in La Quinta. The rest of menu looks good.

    Pad see ew and panang curry

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    1 year ago

    Quick to serve and delicious! In downtown old La Quinta. Traditional Thai. Excellent restaurant

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    Delicious!! Had the Tofu Bun and plain fried rice. Small but nicely decorated. Clean with friendly staff. Highly recommend

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    Went back and the fish dish that I loved so much was so greasy I couldn't eat all of it. The portion that I did eat made my stomach upset.

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    10 months ago

    Excellent food! Highly recommend - great service too! If you head to WA check this place out!

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    This place was great! The food was delicious, and the service was super quick and friendly. We will definitely come back!

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    Good food, we got the chicken satay, chicken yellow curry and Tom yum. Nice interior too. I wish there were more servers though.

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    1 year ago

    Food was good. Beef Massaman curry was my favorite. I will be back. Beers cold and service was nice. A little slow on the check...

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    2 years ago

    Good food. But no delivery. Odd.. so I really can't use. Hope they get uber eats soon

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    2 years ago

    This Thai restaurant is the best! Everything is fresh and delish! I highly recommend this restaurant, very good food and nice atmosphere.

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