Cute restaurant with excellent cozy vibes and super nice staff. It kinda feels like a cozy Thai pub lol. Plenty of parking in the lot. We were a party of six on a Saturday night and were seated right away. The portions are huge! I had the eggplant dish with beef and it was the best one I've had by far. My husband had the pad Thai and it was very good too. They also have combo specials. Will be coming back!! read more

Food was good, service was excellent friendly staff. Inside the restaurant was amazingly decorative with Thai cultural. Overall very satisfied with the food that I ordered. One thing that I was not happy or not impressed was the fired chicken the batter was very thick and heavy. Part from that food was delicious. Would visit again. read more

Had a team lunch today. It was a rainy day, I ordered the Sweet & Sour crispy chicken with Tom Yum soup and jasmine rice instead of the salad. The lunch combo also came with an egg roll, which was a nice bonus. The crispy chicken was perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside. The sweet and sour sauce had a great balance of flavors. The Tom Yum soup was warm, tangy, and comforting--perfect for the rainy weather. Everything paired really well together, and it made for a very satisfying team lunch. My rating: 4.5/5 read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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What I really want is to give this a 3.5 but a 3 is more accurate than a 4 for the taste but I'm inclined to give it a 4 for the service. First off, amazing service, the staff is attentive and considerate. Now for the bad. I would say this place is tailored towards more westernized taste as there's no chopsticks unless you as for it and all the menu has a spicy sign next to it, even the pineapple fried rice which everyone knows is not spicy. With that said, I got the pineapple fried rice with pork and a medium size tom yum. The tom yum was too sour for my taste and the pork was too lean and not juicy, and maybe even overcooked. I did like the rice and everything else that came with it. I overheard the customer next to me asking about the chili sauce they used and they were patient and kind enough to give them a packet of the sample. As I was leaving and about to forget my jacket, they pointed it out to me, saving me a headache. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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Chili Basil hit the spot on a travel day! Enjoyed: unique menu items (beef satay and beef brisket Massaman curry were both outstanding), all the sauces, the presentation (everything was pretty!), and the roti. The servers were also attentive without hovering, and it wasn't noisy even when lots of people were there. It smelled good as soon as we walked in. Could improve: cooking at least some of the bean sprouts in the pad thai, removing shrimp tails before serving, searing the beef satay slightly more. It's also pricey for the serving sizes, but I get that it's an expensive area. read more

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Everyone is warm and friendly, the place is very clean and comfortable. Happy hour available every day except Tuesdays. The food is tasty and appetizing. Happy hour wine was nice too! read more

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Ventura has a hot new Thai spot - Chili Basil! -So glad we gave Chili Basil Thai Cuisine a try today! Everything was delicious and it was such a great experience. My favorite food is Thai, so I had high expectations and boy did they exceed! I loved their relaxing music, jazz type. The decor is so beautiful and unique. Staff was very attentive and great at recommending dishes. They even have a wonderful happy hour on weekends! I absolutely love fresh rolls & peanut sauce so of course we ordered them. We had the tofu fresh rolls and they truly were decadent. We also had the pad Thai with chicken - it was very rich in flavor. I can't wait to try more items and return. Love how the owner was also super kind and welcoming. Truly speaks volumes about the establishment. This is a great date night spot or family gathering spot for small or large groups. 10/10 stars! If you want some real authentic and fusion Thai - you will fall in love at Chili Basil! read more

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They have this one dish that you can't find many places, and it's to DIE for. I crave it regularly now. It's called Khao Soi. The combination of flavors and textures is just pure perfection: curry, soft noodles and crunchy noodles, pickled items, onions, chicken or tofu... it is just so delicious and hits the spot. read more

Chili Basil is hands down the best Thai food in Ventura. You cannot tell me otherwise. This is a place I frequent for their lunch specials and whether it's take out or dine in, I still get great service and delicious food. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu here. From their yellow curry, to pad Thai, Drunken noodle, Pad Prik Thai Dam, and even the fried rice. Everything is flavorful and just so good. Don't skip out on this place. read more

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Great food! We've gotten take out a lot but finally decided to eat in. They have a great deal that includes soup/salad appetizers and a main. Service was friendly and accommodating. They were vegetarian friendly as well and able to make substitutes for the special to accommodate vegetarians. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - PAD SEE EW - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Discovered this Thai Cuisine literally across the street from my son's place. We've been going there for happy hour after work so adorable so delicious. The food is tasty. The people that work. There are very friendly. They've gotten to know us. I definitely recommend this place. read more

The happy hour is great! We ordered crab Rangoon, pork larb, tom kha w shrimp, and mango sticky rice. A few notable things. The happy hour portions were large not like most places that skimp. The presentation is beautiful. The taste is great too! I enjoyed all the dishes and the 4 dollar beer ! We will be back to try the curry and noodles. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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We were very happy with this restaurant. The ambience was relaxed, comfortable and welcoming. They had nice music in the background too! We had an appetizer of fresh shrimp spring rolls that were very yummy. You get three but they are on the small side. They had the typical veggies but also had a thin slice of tofu on the inside instead of noodles. They included shrimp, romaine, basil, cucumber and maybe some other fillings. They served the spring rolls cut in half with a peanut sauce and sweet teriyaki-like sauce. The combination dish was really a complete meal, we ordered crispy chicken. It had the main dish, rice (steamed or fried), one small fried veggie egg roll, one small fried shrimp, 2 fried wontons, teriyaki style dipping sauce, soup (Tom Kha with chicken) or salad. We chose sweet and sour sauce on the Crispy Chicken and it included pineapple, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, carrots, and a little zucchini. It was very flavorful, not too sweet and it was filling. The crispy chicken was very tasty and tender. There were a few crispy pieces with no chicken in it but not enough to complain about. You also get a free Thai milk tea if you order a certain amount of food. I ordered Pad See Ew and it was full flavored, tender noodles and a lot of steamed tofu (I requested steamed but you can get fried if you like). It came with pieces Chinese broccoli ( not enough for me but enough to get true flavor from it). The dish was a good amount and the traditional sauce was just right (not too dark and not too light). They serve beer and wine only and they had Stella no-alcohol beer. The greeting at the door showed they appreciated our business! The service was excellent, respectful, not too much, not too little, asked the right questions, served what we ordered and had a smile at all times. We liked it a lot and will be back for sure. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Pad See Ew with steamed tofu - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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The service was impeccable! Our waitress was so consistent & efficient! We were seated right away & food was delicious! read more

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We had take out. Sadly, it was not as good as it used to be. We usually love it but haven't been in quite a while. Hope we just had bad luck that night. read more

I am a vegetarian/vegan and it was delicious!! They have a separate full menu that is vegan. I ordered the eggplant with Thai basil and rice. Nice outdoor patio with umbrellas if too sunny. Great service. I will definitely be back! read more

One of my favorite Thai places in town. I go there regularly for dine in or take out. I have only once had something that wasn't perfect (the Pad Thai was uncharacteristically bland one time), otherwise everything has always been delicious. The wait staff is super friendly and kind, great service every time. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. I love it here. read more

Our family came here for the first time on a Saturday for lunch. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating (plenty to go around!). The restaurant had music playing, but it wasn't too loud and it was pretty quiet overall (granted it had just opened for the day). Food 4/5: We all ended up getting the following lunch special, the cost depends on what you end up getting. Each dish comes with your choice of Chicken Tom Yum Soup (absolutely delicious, the flavor was spot on!), or the house salad, along with a veggie egg roll, fried wontons and steamed rice. However, if you get a noodle dish, there won't be any steamed rice. Panang Curry: $13.99, really enjoyed the taste of the curry and chicken. There wasn't as much coconut milk as we are use to, but it didn't change the great flavors. I decided to try something different and I got the Sweet & Sour: $13.99. I ended up getting the chicken and it comes with bell peppers, pineapple, tomatoes, onions, carrot, cucumber in sweet and sour sauce. Overall, enjoyed the dish, the chicken was cooked perfectly and I liked the pineapple pieces too! I was so full after the soup and side dishes, that I ended up having tons left over; what a deal! Staff: 5/5. Staff was very attentive, friendly and the service was quick! I would happily be back! read more

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Absolutely delicious! All the dishes I tried were incredible in terms of freshness, flavor, and authenticity. The spice is good too. Tom kha was not too sweet our sour but wonderfully flavorful. The pumpkin curry with fish was all perfectly cooked, the right thickness, and with extremely fresh vegetables. The garlic eggplant was also perfectly cooked and I was impressed by the cook on the scallops. They have combination specials that are an excellent deal that include soup, a main dish, and fried shrimp, fried wonton wrappers, and an eggroll. All great. The presentation was modern and clean as well. The restaurant itself and the outdoor seating is modern, comfortable, and classy. The service is prompt and attentive. I'll definitely come again. read more

Just what I need. Spicy soft noodles with pork and tofu. Pad sa ew. Highly recommend if your on the hunt for Thai food. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Very pretty interior, prompt and thoughtful service, everything was fresh and tasty, and the servings were ample.

Gracious hosts & wonderful Thai food!! A Monday night Thai craving and we knew where to go- Chili Basil! Always a free table, a welcoming greeting and consistent food quality. read more

Our first visit & we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Poom, our waitress, was very attentive and courteous. Portions are big and everything tasted amazing. We each had a special combo consisting of Tom Kha soup (excellent), drunken noodles (spicy, but good), pad Thai, & roti (so so good). read more

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Glad to find a place with good food that was happy to accommodate our party of 10 on 12/25. Restaurants that are open and provide service with a smile on days like today seem rare at times. I had the yellow curry with soup and appetizers. It was delicious. I'm a fan of coconut soup (I know not everyone is) so that was a highlight for me. Everyone in our group was happy and satisfied after our meal. The restaurant has a clean and rustic appearance with super easy parking. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Yellow Curry with Chicken Special with Soup (not pictured) and Egg Roll, Fried Shrimp. - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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I love this place! The free parking and easy access make it super convenient. The food tastes genuinely authentic - you can tell they're not cutting corners on the Thai flavors. My go-to dish is the Penang curry, which is absolutely delicious. The creamy coconut base with bell pepper and Thai spices is perfectly balanced. Highly recommend if you're craving real Thai food without the hassle of difficult parking!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

One of the better Thai restaurants in Ventura County, and it's dangerously within walking distance for me. I've come here multiple times on a whim for dinner to eat their delicious chicken satay, pad Thai, and various curries. The spice level is no joke if you get it really spicy, but you can wash it down with their tasty Thai Iced Tea. And if your mouth needs a little more cooling down, grab one of their decadent sticky rice desserts. read more

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Amazingly delicious Thai food! Chili Basil is right by us, but it took us a while to make it over. Now I wish it didn't take so long because their food incredible - I could've been eating it months before now. Tasty, authentic pad Thai and Khao Soi. Great flavor, good portion sizes. Definitely left full and satisfied. Love their Thai Iced Tea. Staff are friendly and efficient. Easy parking outside. Highly recommend - can't wait to return! read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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The food was delicious, and the service good as well. Pretty place. I plan to return.

Service = 5 Food = 5. Atmosphere= 5 background music (piano) that was at a good volume. We had Pad Thai and a asparagus/tomato/mushroom, tomatoes with chicken "specials". Prepared exactly as requested. The Tom kha soup was more interesting than the salad. If flavorful, but not spicy is your preference, you will like it. I was asked if I had any food allergies. Nice touch. I will return. Everything was hot upon arrival. Both the server and the busser were friendly and attentive. read more

This place is excellent. I am adding this review to add photos of happy hour. I had the yellow curry the last time and it was amazing. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Happy hour menu - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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This Thai restaurant is fairly new, having adopted the previous Italian restaurant's brick infrastructure, Italian flag banquette, and rustic decor. It makes for an interesting vibe. The service was absolutely lovely. The menus were very clear and they had specials on the tabletop. We didn't look at the specials but the server was kind enough to mention that we qualified for two of their specials! It was a spend this amount and get dessert free kind of the thing. The food was delicious. The combo meal is definitely the most bang for your buck and provides a nice variety of texture and flavors - highly recommend. My salad was nothing crazy, but my friend was obsessed with her side soup. read more

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Chili Basil is our new favorite Thai place. We like that it is on the east side of Ventura so we don't have to drive downtown anymore. The chili basil chicken fried rice is amazing!! Even better if you like it spicy with the little green jalapeño peppers and red chili paste. The service is always great and I love how they greet you in Thai and thank you. The ambiance gives you the feeling your eating something authentic along with the taste of the food. Happy hour is a great deal too and they have some good local IPA beer on tap along with Thai beer. If you're looking for a great Thai place in east Ventura, check them out! read more

Superb service, delicious food, and great dining experience from interior to presentation. First time trying out this place and I'm so glad to have found freshly, wrapped spring rolls! The wrapper was soft as if it just made prior to serving as our appetizer. Family and I ordered different items on purpose to try and they did not disappoint. Each menu items was bursting with flavor and presentation was on point. I'd def get spring rolls, curry, and pad thai again. Would order hot pot Tom yum next time as opposed to getting the lunch special that serves soup or salad. Definitely planning on coming back to try other menu items. read more

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Pad Thai was bland and starchy. Noodles unable to separate and did not include the sweet radish on my to go order. Maybe that would have given some flavor. Overpriced. Service friendly. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai was bland and starchy -- noodles clumped together and unable to separate. Missed out on the sweet radish. Overpriced. - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

New place in town and great place in town! We came here on a Friday night. It was been a while since I saw a sign for this place and I love Thai food so I decided to try when they open and just had the opportunity to do it! I'm glad I came and got to meet their wonderful owner Lea. Very nice women and took our feedback about food since it's a new Place and was grateful for us to be there and give her feedback about food to advise the chef. I would definitely return here. Staff are to p notch outstanding, food is qualifying and tasty, place is huge and variety of items on menu from vegan to different kinds of meat. I'm excited to return here and try more amazing dishes! Will return soon and try more dishes We had the Panang curry with shrimp and pad see eew without egg and with tofu, which was outstanding. My husband and I both got the combo deal which comes with three different items of appetizers and soup. We told the owner that the soup was on the sweeter side but otherwise it was good and she took our feedback happily. Excited to have a new place in town and will return soon read more

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After reading so many positive reviews from my friends here on Yelp I decided to go check this place out. The food is so good! But what really stood out to me was their customer service! Lea was our waitress I believe she's also the owner. She was phenomenal! She sat us down right away and gave me kids coloring pages and crayons to keep them entertained while we decided on what to order. I couldn't decide on whether or not I wanted my soup creamy or not, so they brought me a sample of each. I decided on their creamy version! Lea also added noodles to our soup! I loved how much more texture it added to the soup. The soup also had plenty of shrimp was great, because that can be a problem in other places. They have a grand opening special right now. We received a free Pad Thai with our order because it was over 70 dollars. That was nice! The restaurant is pretty and smells good. Loved everything about this place! read more

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Still our favorite Thai in Ventura. Yesterday my wife was craving their roti so we went again. We split their Combo dinner with the Duck Curry, brown rice, won ton, spring rolls (we asked for no shrimp--so they gave us 2) and a side of roti. Since we split the dinner, we had room for dessert. We tried the fried banana. It was the 1st dish we've ever tried here that was less than 5 stars (it was no better than meh). Because they are so hospitable, I'm sure they would have made an adjustment, but I did not ask for that. We like the experience of trying different things and learned that other dishes are better (IMHO). read more

We went there for my husband's birthday. I got the pad kee mao, and husband got Panang curry lunch specials. It's a good size for more or less $18, the entrees comes with tom yum soup, a spring roll, and fried wonton chips. Delicious noodles, even more delicious curry, it was so creamy, savory, and a bit spicy. We also ordered a side of roti and prik nam pla. Roti was superb. All the layers! Super yum !! Service was excellent, our water glasses were kept full . Staff were polite and always smiled. Our server even got my husband a birthday ice cream plate, with a candle and sang happy birthday. Love it. Will definitely come back ! read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - PAD KEE MAO (DRUNKEN NOODLE) - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

We had a delightful experience here. My first time at a Thai establishment. Our server Kan is very charming and she made sure we had an awesome evening. The spicy basil leaf and Pad Thai entrees were delicious! Opting for the meat combo (beef, chicken, pork and shrimp) the spicy basil leaf is a winner. We'll definitely be going back. And with today's rising costs, let me emphasize value for the money at this spot. Open and cozy at the same time, we found the atmosphere pleasant & enjoyed the traditional decor. The "Crying Tiger" Thai spiced New York steak is next on the list to try! Don't hesitate to check this spot out, you'll leave with a smile. read more

Chili Basil Thai Cuisine - Spicy Basil Leaf combo and Pad Thai dinners - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

The service was spectacular! The food was delicious and we couldn't have asked for a better family Dinner night out. The ambiance is an elevated casual and the restaurant is very clean! We can't wait to be back. read more

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