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Green Basil Thai Restaurant

3.0 (186 reviews)
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Brenda K.

I was here on Nov 9th with M and we had a great time having Thai dinner. We had #47 Thuua Phat Phrik King (green beans $16.50) and #25 Gaeng Kari (yellow curry $17.50) they were so delicious. Our food came piping hot and fresh it was so yummy. Green beans were spicy and flavorful just the way we liked. I didn't know the rice had to be ordered extra. We had to order rice for our food afterwards. Curry and rice itself had a huge portion. I'd say it was suitable for 2 servings and leftover was packed for my lunch the next day. Even though this place seemed Chinese owned the food was great. It was better than we expected. Mango Colada ($5.25) was great as well. Fast and attentive service. I really liked how spiciness was controlled depending on our preference and it was mild enough for my liking.

Pad see iw with chicken
Kit Yee Y.

I arrived at the door and waited to be seated. A server at the cashier or counter bar totally ignored me or did not pay attention to the customers at the door. I had been waiting for a while and he still did not come to the front. My friend finally arrived and both of us walked to the server and asked to be seated by ourselves. Not good.... right at the beginning of a meal. We looked at the menu. It had a wide variety of food. We picked a pad Thai with shrimp and pad see iw with chicken. The pad Thai tasted only okay. It was not the good pad Thai that I had at a real Thai restaurant. The pad see iw was basically rice noodles cooked with soy sauce. I had a really good pad see iw that was cooked by Thai chef. I had expectations before I tasted these two dishes. Unfortunately, they disappointed me. The server did serve us okay during the meal. He kept refilling our water and packed the leftover for us. The pricing was okay or reasonable. However, due to the quality of food, I would recommend other Thai restaurants to others.

Green curry chicken lunch set - with coconut rice, vegetarian spring roll, hot and sour soup and salad.
Carolyn L.

The lunch specials are quite value for money as you can get it for about $10 (including tax). I decided on the chicken green curry which came with rice, soup, a spring roll and small salad. It had 3 chilies to indicate the level of spice, but errr...it was really not very spicy. It had a bit of heat but it would be considered mild to those used to the spice level in Thailand/South East Asia. The green curry chicken was quite tasty and I liked it came with lots of gravy to go with the rice. It was a lot of rice, which would be good for those who needed plenty of carb energy. The spring roll was crispy and nice. The soup was plain, just sour soup. It was fairly quiet when I was there, with only one person taking and serving orders. But service was good as he would come around often to top up the water glass.

Vickie Y.

I've tried a few thai restaurants in Vancouver, but Green Basil Thai was definitely below average. The quality and taste of the food did not reflect the price. We ordered the Tom Yum soup, chicken and beef skewers, as well as the yellow curry (recommended by the server). The tom yum soup was decent. It contained 2 shrimps and some mushrooms, as well as tomatoes. The skewers were dry and tough, not tender and juicy like some other skewers I've had before. The biggest disappointment was the yellow curry. The ingredients wasn't paired well and it felt like just some veggies cooked in sauce. There was no Thai flavor in the curry and I didn't feel so good after eating it. Despite the quality of the food, the service and atmosphere was okay. The server was kind and offered recommendations, as well as refilled our drinks several times. The restaurant is also quite spacious with some decor. There is limited parking behind the restaurant. If you're looking for some Thai food in Vancouver, there are definitely much better options and I would not recommend this restaurant!

Their sticky rice and Mango on ubereats is $8.50 and literally 2-bite. The coconut coconut milk is not thick and creamy enough, tastes sour as it should not be. They also let the coconut milk soaked in your Sticky rice so you have to eat it right away and they will leaked all of the package I also found hair in it

Olive W.

I don't each much Thai food so I don't know how authentic the food are but the flavor of the food that we ordered were not bad at all. We ordered their lunch specials - pad Thai and a chicken yellow curry which is around $10 each. The flavor of the pad Thai had a slight sweetness to it and it's not too spicy. If it didn't have the shellfish in it, I would have eat more than a bite of it. The yellow chicken curry with pineapple and coconut cream was really good! In general, I like my food a little on the sweet side versus the savoury side. The lunch combo also comes with daily soup, salad and a veggie spring roll. The staff was attentive and nice. I would come back for lunch again.

Eggplant stuffed with shrimp
Greg T.

I go here occasionally for lunch or dinner and enjoy it. The lunch special is your best value as many people point out. I recommend G11, it's eggplant stuffed with minced shrimps, green and red peppers, onion, and covered in black bean sauce. The service is friendly and attentive. It's not very authentic Thai food, but there isn't much choice in the Metrotown area and overall it's not bad. There's an Entertainment Book coupon for BOGO lunch/dinner up to $14 off.

Tiger Prawns with Pineapple
Shabbir S.

The serving style is quite impressive... Pineapple Rice served in the shell of a pineapple! Same for the Tiger Prawns with Pineapple. Food quality and taste is upper end of the good!! A small but clean and nicely maintained restaurant. Definitely it's worth to give a visit.

Chicken pad thai
Issabelle F.

I was surprised to see some of the negative-mediocre ratings on here. I came into Green Basil before an event in Burnaby without looking at any reviews beforehand and had a great experience. We walked in around 4:30-5ish and the place was completely empty, so we were about to get a table for 2 right away. Our server came over right away with some waters and menus. As far as their menu goes, they've got all the traditional Thai dishes: curries, noodles, and soups. We decided to split the chicken satay, chicken pad thai, and chicken pad seew. Chicken overload over here. The chicken satay came out first, and it was delicious! Perfectly seasoned and spiced and fell right off the skewer. Both noodle dishes came out shortly after and the portions were so large! I was shocked at how much was on the plate. I wish I could say we finished it all, but we definitely didn't and they made for great leftovers. We were in and out of there within an hour! Quick, yummy, and affordable Thai food if you're in the Burnaby area.

Mari E.

Had lunch special. Yes even on weekends, they have lunch special with spring roll and small soup but about $2 more. I had red curry with prawns but I wished they have served the curry in bowl so that I could enjoy heat for a while. Cooled down curry on the plate by AC is not right. Three over cooked prawns in it. No flavor at all.

Pad Thai
Ivan L.

Great Thai place near Metrotown Station! Super friendly and helpful service. My partner is sensitive to strong spice and they were great with chatting with him to figure out what could work and adjusting the spice level for him! We ended up sharing the chicken pad thai and the stir fried eggplant. These are usually my faves at any Thai place and their dishes really stood up to the comparison! Large portions, well seasoned, and generous with the meat proportion! All around solid place, reasonably priced, food comes out quickly. Would recommend for a sit down bite in the area!

Yellow curry chicken
Evan K.

Visited a few days ago for lunch. I witnessed one of their customers going berzerk. She had just finished lunch(I presume it was her son she was with) and wanted to use her entertainment book coupon in addition to their lunch special(which is already only $8). She kept insisting that she had phoned beforehand and that they had said they would honor it. The staff tried to quiet her down but she would not be reasoned with. One of the servers walked away and I certainly could not blame him. Not long after, he came back and told her to just pay and leave, which I think was warranted. If you can't afford $20 for lunch for two, well, perhaps you should make yourself a sandwich or some cereal at home. On account of the above, I'm going to cut the restaurant some slack. This was my second visit here - both were for lunch, with one weekend and one weekday visit. The weekend lunch menu has a condensed menu. My waiter on this occasion was the same guy who got lambasted above, and was efficient but not warm at all. The restaurant itself was chilly on this rainy day, which didn't set the mood very well either. I ordered the yellow curry - they presented it nicely with some fresh ingredients. The Pad Thai was different - an odd kind of noodle which was much moister than I'm used to. It was good, but I'm not sure I'd order it again. No one came to ask how the meal was, and as it happened I only had room for about half of the curry. I asked to have it packed up with the curry and the rice packaged separately and was told that I would be charged for that. In all my years of eating out at Thai restaurants, I've never been told that. My bill was brought with the to-go bag and totaled $8.35 for the lunch. I paid with a $10 note and was asked if I wanted change. Another poor move on their part. I still left a 15% tip but in retrospect I wonder what I was thinking. One thing lead to another and I was in and out of the restaurant within 25 minutes of arriving. I think that says something. I probably would not return to this restaurant of my own accord, but I realize that a lot of my experience was probably part and parcel of the stress that this crazy client put the staff under.

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Green Basil Thai Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

Siam Le Bien

Siam Le Bien

4.3
(106 reviews)
5.8 km
$$

Our last minute Thai dining decisions led us to Siam Le Bien…read more Very good food. Ken was a fantastic server who knows about the gluten free entrees offered on their menu. I ordered the red curry with pork for $24.50 and a side of Jasmine rice $3.50 since rice is not included. My meal was just delicious! A clean, comfortable place with classy service. Closed Mondays and holidays.

(4.5/5) Was craving Thai food and finally tried this amazing restaurant on Hastings. We came in on…read morea Saturday evening and were sat immediately with no reso (yay!). The server was really nice and introduced the specials to us. Our group of 4 decided to share a variety of dishes and overall, everything was amazing. For appetizers, we selected the magic noodle salad and chicken satay skewers. The salad was indeed magic...when pouring the spicy and sweet sauce over the noodles, they changed colours from blue to purple. This was a very entertaining touch, although I'm not sure how attracted I was to eating the blue noodles. If you enjoy novelty and a sweet/sour salad dressing, this dish can be for you. The skewers were well seasoned and the dipping sauces were delicious - especially the cucumber one. Onto the mains - my goodness everything was so good! While the tom yum and drunken noodles tasted exactly as advertised, I was quite impressed with the crispy pork and duck curry. The pork was crispy and was an aromatic dance of flavours. It paired well with string beans and the fragrance of the fried basil. I did not believe that lychee and curry could go together, but the duck curry proved otherwise. It was intriguing to have something sweet and fruity pair so well with the red curry. The duck meat was also tender and well cooked. Overall, all the flavours of sweet, sour, and spicy satisfied us deeply and definitely put us into a partial food coma afterwards. After sharing everything, the cost was around $45-50 per person, and we had leftovers from the curry. My only comment is that medium spice felt more like mild for us so definitely choose hot if you enjoy spicy food. I would love to come back to try other items on their menu!

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Before it gets filled up by 12 pm on a weekday.
Before it gets filled up by 12 pm on a weekday.
Siam Le Bien
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Chad Thai

Chad Thai

4.1
(231 reviews)
5.8 km
$$

Came for lunch on a Saturday and luckily the restaurant wasn't full at all…read more Pad Thai (lunch special) comes with chicken wonton and soup. It wasn't too sweet and the noodles weren't too broken. They are very generous with the tofu and quite a few pieces of shrimp. Would definitely get this too Khao gra Pao Kai Dao (lunch special) comes with chicken wonton and soup. It was a bit too salty for me. Wish the Thai basil was a little more fragrant. There was a lot more pork than there was rice Penang curry - perfectly sweet with the coconut curry. We got a large rice and it was definitely the right choice to go with all that curry. Would definitely get this again Service was okay. As there's only one person working the hall, it can be hard to get their attention. Overall the price is good for the amount of food you get.

Best Thai curry in town! So flavourful, creamy with coconut milk and lemongrass forward. I come…read morehere for this and their mango sticky rice. I need the number for their mango dealer because it's always so sweet and ripe! I always order pad thai at any Thai restaurant, and this is decent but the portion is on the smaller side. I would try another entree next time as I have tried many of their other dishes with rice and it has not let me down yet! Owner is always friendly, great service, I love supporting family owned local small businesses that offer delicious eats at great value! Happy AAPI heritage month!

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Chad Thai
Chad Thai
Chad Thai

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Little Minh's

Little Minh's

4.3
(149 reviews)
3.8 km
$$

Got the noodle soup combo with rare beef and tripe. It was delicious! Broth was light, not too oily…read moreand the spring roll was good. Came with a peach black tea which was also good. Went with my father for father's day and they gave a free dessert! Staff was sweet and we enjoyed our time there.

dropped by little minh's for lunch with a friend, and at 12:30 pm on a weekday there were still…read moreplenty of tables available. no waiting for a seat, no feeling rushed, just a relaxed dining room where it was easy to settle in and enjoy a leisurely lunch together. the space feels bright, clean, and welcoming, with bold red accent walls, warm wood finishes, modern pendant lighting, and an open kitchen that adds a bit of energy without making the room feel noisy. tables are comfortably spaced apart, making conversation easy, while the mix of regulars, office workers, and friends catching up gives the restaurant a comfortable neighbourhood feel. the service matched the atmosphere: friendly, efficient, and attentive without hovering. our drinks arrived quickly, followed not long after by our meals. to start, i ordered a vietnamese iced coffee. rich, bold, and sweetened with condensed milk, it delivered that familiar creamy kick that's always hard to resist and paired well with the fresh flavours of lunch. i decided on the sauté shrimp vermicelli bowl, featuring peeled (but not deveined) shrimp sautéed with garlic, fish sauce, and red chilies, served over vermicelli noodles with an assortment of fresh vegetables. the bowl arrived looking as fresh as it tasted, colourful ribbons of shredded lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, fragrant herbs, and a generous portion of shrimp over the noodles. the shrimp were tender and nicely seasoned, with the garlic and fish sauce adding plenty of savoury flavour, while the red chilies provided just enough warmth without overpowering the dish. once everything was tossed together, each bite offered a little bit of everything, crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, fresh herbs, and soft vermicelli noodles. it was colourful, healthy, and deeply satisfying while still feeling light enough for lunch. my friend ordered her usual, the grilled chicken salad, and after seeing it arrive, it wasn't hard to understand why she keeps coming back. generous slices of grilled chicken were layered over green and purple cabbage, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, fresh herbs, and finished with crispy fried shallots. it looked every bit as fresh and substantial as my bowl, with plenty of texture and colour. little minh's doesn't try to reinvent vietnamese food or chase trends. instead, it focuses on what matters: fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, generous portions, and friendly service. sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for, a comfortable neighbourhood restaurant where the food is consistently good, conversation comes easily, and you leave feeling satisfied rather than weighed down. we were thirsty afterwards though.

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Little Minh's
Little Minh's
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Bai Bua Thai Cuisine

Bai Bua Thai Cuisine

4.2
(161 reviews)
7.0 km
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Delicious Thai food! Met the family for a birthday lunch, and everything went well, from making…read morethe reservations to a great lunch! The food was delicious - amazing pad Thai and delicious curries. Service was great- and I forgot to ask if I could bring my own cake, but I did and they were really cool about it. Cute place, but not fancy, so casual dress and kids are fine! I live in Surrey and we chose Ban Bua because it was central for the rest of my family, but I really hope I can go back soon!

Came in for a quick lunch at Bai Bua Thai and wow I did not know that Vancouver had so much…read moredelicious Thai food. The restaurant is located on a busy street and is unassuming/easy to miss so I'm glad my boyfriend pointed it out for us to try with some friends. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. They all arrived relatively quickly and my favourites were the pad thai and the khao soi. The pad thai was fragrant and on the sweeter side which I like. I also liked the fresh raw bean sprouts on the side. The khao soi was curry noodles with tender beef and crispy egg noodles. The curry was very flavourful with a hint of heat and sweetness. This was also my first time trying curry noodles at a Thai restaurant. The green curry was filled with bamboo shoots, peppers, and a good amount of chicken. The flavour from the bamboo shoots really comes through as well. For the crab fried rice, it came with a spicy sauce and pickled vegetables. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough to go around so I didn't get a chance to get a good taste of it with the rice. However, I scooped some curry sauce from the khao soi onto the crab friend rice and it was delicious! Finally, we tried the mango sticky rice and my goodness, it was so pretty! The rice was warm and sweet which paired beautifully with the slightly tart mango. I'll definitely have to come back to have more of the khao soi noodles!

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Inside of restaurant~
Soft shell crab  really nice
Soft shell crab really nice
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Rice and Noodle

Rice and Noodle

3.9
(12 reviews)
3.4 km

We discovered this place sometime during the pandemic. It showed up on the Fantuan app and was very…read morenearby to our home so we tried ordering from them and found that the food was fantastic! After that, we ordered from them again many, many times through the Fantuan app. The menu is simple. Basically rice and noodles, just as the name of the shop implies. They cook their food soooo well though! There's a deep "wok hei" flavor to their rice and noodles. They do also have a few other side dishes like gyoza and spring rolls which you can order, but basically we go to this place for the rice and noodles. This was the first time we actually dined in the restaurant instead of getting takeout. Highly recommend dining in! So good to eat the food fresh and hot. It's a great place to stop for a quicky, filling and tasty meal. You choose your base, then your protein, and then your level of spice. Pay at the counter, then sit down and they will bring the food out to you when it's ready. In our group we ordered some gyoza, chow mein, pad thai noodles and pad see ew noodles. I must have been hungrier than I realized, or else the food just tasted soooo good that I ended up eating my entire plate of noodles, when I really only needed about half the plate. This place is a "must try"!.

This restaurant is very tiny but supper busy and much loved …read more The food is awesome and served in the box just like the old days ."Nostalgia" Good service most of all. Thank you.

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Rice and Noodle
Pad Thai $12.75 (可選辣度,加肉類另費)
Pad Thai $12.75 (可選辣度,加肉類另費)
Rice and Noodle

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Twinkle Thai

Twinkle Thai

3.4
(12 reviews)
3.4 km

Authentic tasting Thai takeout/delivery food in Burnaby South along Kingsway opposite side of BMO…read more Grace is the nice lady who answers their phone and runs the front of house. They cater to several delivery apps and I've seen a lot of drivers picking-up food there. We usually opt to just call-in our orders and pick it up after 20 mins since we live close. You get a 10% discount for dinner orders (pick-up) plus saves a bit of money. They have a small dining area -- bar seating by the window. Their pad thai is delicious! We've tried tofu (with egg), shrimp (plus $3) and chicken. They don't scrimp on the shrimp so the additional price isn't bad plus the serving size is quite big. We've also tried #40 Black pepper (Chicken) - it was flavorful, lots of bamboo shoots and other veggies. #57 Pineapple fried rice with chicken -- it was okay, it was a bit moist for us as we prefer drier fried rice and the pineapple chunks were a wee bit too big. Their Thai tea was great. Loved their Basil Chicken fried rice (no peas and beans for us) -- so flavourful and lots of chicken pieces that it's enough to be eaten on its own without another viand. Reheated leftovers the next day and it was still yummy and flavourful. Their Chicken Satay is good too loved the satay sauce, portion size is bigger than your typical Malay/Thai restaurant and it comes with a side of potato chips. Really enjoyed my bowl of Tom Kha Chicken (coconut milk soup), big serving size and thicker soup -- so comforting and warming to the stomach and soul. Overall, Twinkle Thai is our go-to neighborhood Thai place. Pricing and serving sizes are really good value for money plus the food is made really well. Lastly, I'm glad that they are willing to modify our orders (by removing beans/legumes bec of hubby's dietary restrictions). I look forward to trying more things in their menu.

Order: green curry, pad Thai, spring rolls. Appreciated being asked if we wanted eith or without…read moreegg. Green curry was chock full of flavor, the spring rolls seemed made in- house and were perfectly crispy. Food was piping hot on pickup and stayed that way thanks to the through and careful packaging. Excited to try more dishes from here soon!

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Pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, green papaya salad.
Pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, green papaya salad.
Green Curry Chicken
Green Curry Chicken
Twinkle Thai

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Green Basil Thai Restaurant - thai - Updated July 2026

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