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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.

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    We are so happy we found a good Thai place in LaQuinta. We will definitely be regulars.

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    First time -not the last! Lovely restaurant- fantastic food - great staff- our new go to place e in La Quinta !

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    2 years ago

    awesome food! they make the most delicious close to home affordable dishes! don't forget to try the money bags and dipping sauce:)

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    Love this place! Food, service and welcoming attitude made it a delightful dining experience

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    First time visiting Basil Thai. Orange chicken fresh and lightly battered. Yellow Curry amazing. Very friendly staff and clean and cozy.

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    3 years ago

    Have ate there twice now. Love the flavors in Thai food and the service here is great.

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    3.9(903 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Interior was average for a strip mall but the sushi was the star…read more Service was okay. Timing of food was questionable. We ordered appetizers, rolls and an entree. Usually they should bring the appetizers, rolls and then entree... they brought them out in whatever order. One appetizer arrived followed by an entree, 2 rolls and then the soup and salad that was included with the entree. The edamame arrived almost to the end of the meal and I honestly should have sent it back bc who eats that at the end of a meal? Nothing against the chefs but it shows inexperienced wait staff. The food though was amazing! The rolls are HUGE! We ordered way too much so we took almost 2 rolls home! The tuna tower was amazing but I wish it came with some wonton strips or something to add crunch/texture. They use a green and red crispy crunch on their rolls which was sooo good! Overall the amazing food makes up for the average service.

    Overall not a bad experience. Just some nuances that need to be worked on. Service was quite slow…read morefor a place that wasn't that busy. We got our drinks and took a while to put the order in. Once we got food there was no check ins to see if everything was ok if if more drinks were needed. We had to flag down a person that was not our server. While the presentations of our dishes were fun the flavor was just lacking in the fish. The music was a bit loud and playing 80's pop like Madonna and Michael Jackson. Little odd for a sushi restaurant. Side note there tempura rolls we saw that were coming out looked fun. The rolls were quite big for each of their cuts, makes it hard for a one piece bite. I'd say if you like big rolls for filling purposes give them a go. May try again if we are back in La Quinta for the previous reviews on the place. Maybe we're were of a night (Friday night BTW).

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    Palm Tree Palace - 51. Beef with Broccoli

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    3.8(562 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Ah well. I'm getting old. I goofed when I originally typed this review a while ago. I put it under…read morethe wrong restaurant. Literally, did not realize until just now when I wanted to make a return visit to Palm Tree Palace. I've removed my review from the wrong restaurant. So here is the review you deserved! So sorry for that mistake! The algorithm got me that time. Fast service and tasty food prepared quickly as well. Busy night of mostly parties of 2, and one large party of about 6. Large portions for dinner. We had enough for two more meals. Fried rice was a lil crunchy, but overall the food was great. Wish they had dinner combinations.

    Need I say more:…read more "Palm Tree Palace, 79660 Highway 111, Ste. 103, La Quinta Major violation: Observed wastewater to be overflowing at floor sink at cook line during active food preparation. Staff was directed to cease all food preparation until corrected. Staff corrected on site. Minor violations: When asked to provide proper internal cooking temperature for beef, chicken, and seafood, main cook of the day and manager were unable to provide adequate information. Main cook did not posses a valid Riverside County food handler card at the time of inspection; observed various uncovered food items in cooler and freezer; Observed build up on knives stored on wall mounter knife holder and on hooks used for Peking Duck stored on metal shelving adjacent to preparation sinks; and others. Reinspection set for one week later. "B" card must be posted. " Excerpt From "La Quinta, Indio restaurants fail health inspections" The Desert Sun https://apple.news/ASCpVkDxRT9SYPgbHsfKeOg

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    3.7(441 reviews)
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    As a new yorker, Chinese food is a staple. I've lived a lot of places since I've lived in New York…read moreand I have not been able to find comparable Chinese food. I was so incredibly impressed with Da Chef Noodle, I felt actually giddy joy when discovering it existed and then even more excited once I learned the food is as good as you think it is going to be when you walk in. Staff was low key but kind and helpful. I popped in on accident one night when I was in the area and have ordered several times since. My first fortune cookie read: You are in the right place for something unforgettable. And boy, were they right! The roast pork was sweet, tangy balanced perfect with salty. The walnut shrimp might be the best I've ever had and I've lived all over the world. Typing this now, I can't wait to go back. I'm new out here to the valley and didn't expect to find such incredibly delicious Chinese food. So grateful for this find!

    This is one of my favorites in the desert... sort of hole in the wall Chinese place, as it is…read moretucked away, sort of, off a vety traffic heavy little corner of Washington and country club. I've been several times, the first time about 3 weeks after it opened. Didn't write a review then, or did I? Anyway... It is about the size of a Starbucks lobby, complete with standard decorative restaurant applications. There's a couple of tables and a half dozen booths to sit in. Soda selection is limited, and they do have a few adult beverages there as well. I don't drink, so I usually don't check out the drink menu. Not to make the staff seem too stereotypical, but as soon as I heard the yelling in the kitchen, with the language of the natives, I knew from the first visit, this was gonna be at the very least, a tasty meal. This visit was not a disappointing one. I ordered the potstickers, and an order of combo lo mein. Very good and very filling. And all the flavors were very authentic. I will say the service is hot and miss, but only because the language barrier is somewhat thick. But, I really don't need to ask for anything else past the meal being set, because that's ultimately what matters, in my opinion. As long as we communicate, the plates and cups aren't thrown at me, I'm a happy camper. I feel like this place is a little more popular for take out, but I think it is also worthy of a sit in meal. I'm having the duck next time... Thanks!

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