I ordered twice. Same visit. No shame!! THIS PLACE WAS FIRE Got the gra pow and the pad see ew and both were incredible. The pad see ew was seasoned SO perfectly, like genuinely one of the best I've had. And the gra pow?? Addicting. The ingredients are so simple but somehow that's what makes it so good. The location is not really anything to write home about but honestly the food makes up for it completely. You forget all about it after the first bite. Holy Basil is lowkey a hidden gem and I will be back. Probably soon read more

Holy Basil - Pad See Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got some take out from Holy Basil since I've heard about the place. I got the Wagyu Gra Pow which was flavorful. However, I would prefer more meat and less rice. Wished they can also have different spice level since it was too mild. It's tucked inside a hidden alley so I was a little confused at first. Place's small so there might be a wait. read more

Holy Basil gets a solid four stars from me. The flavors are bold and really hit that authentic Thai spot, especially if you like a little spice. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned, and the portions are generous. That said, I was a little disappointed that they didn't offer chicken as a protein option since that's usually my go to. The dish I had was also a bit on the oily side, which took away slightly from how balanced it could have been. Overall still a great spot if you're craving Thai food with strong flavors, just hoping for a few more protein options and a lighter touch on the oil next time. read more

Lol, so this review draft was from an entire year ago, I've been burned out for *way* too long, but I imagine likely nothing has changed much other than probably the prices (likely higher), and if you're lucky, the bathroom (a year ago it was super sketchy, like it was in bad need of multiple repairs. It looked like the building landlord was supposed to be responsible for it, though, that's not a gripe about Holy Basil, which has no control over their building's bathrooms.) Probably still just as sketchy a part of DTLA as it was a year ago, too (notably: at one point a beggar walked in and literally pestered us until we gave him some money, and nobody told him to leave.) It's more of a to-go place, but we were here on the way to something else nearby, We tried - for, at the time, $16.5 each - a beef kra pow, and a pork pad se ew, and a $4 side of rice noodles (plus a dollar card fee.) Prices seemed entirely reasonable for the amount you got and the quality, especially given it's DTLA (even if a fairly sketchy part of it). Pad se ew is one of the dishes me and my wife judge Thai places on - theirs is great. Gailan is tricky to cook perfectly, and theirs is cooked perfectly (of course, the first step in being quality pad se ew, just having gailan instead of way less exciting European broccoli, a lot of places already fail.) The kra pow, funny enough, we hadn't previously had as one of the dishes we particularly thought about, but that's changed in the past year (my wife's been making it a bunch lately, and this might well have been why, now that I think about it.) The one we make at home uses ground pork, mostly because Wild Fork sells great ground pork for super cheap - my wife is a great chef, and her pork kra pow comes out wonderfully, but this kra pow was definitely superior. Then again, you'd hope so, for $16.5 (quite possibly more now.) The side of garlic noodles, on their own, we weren't nearly as impressed with. They're pretty tasty noodles, as noodles go, and you get a lot of them, but it wasn't super flavorful garlic, so by itself, mostly just tasted like rice noodles. However, if you like spicy things like I do and my wife doesn't, if you dump a bunch of complimentary chili oil over all over it, that's a very different story, flavor-wise. (So I ended up eating most of the garlic noodles, after doing that.) read more

I first tried Holy Basil by ordering their egg rolls for delivery on DoorDash and they were SO good that I had to place a pickup order just to see the restaurant in person. Turns out it's tucked inside a hidden little food hall in DTLA, with plenty of table seating. Such a cool, lowkey spot. I'm a big lover of egg rolls and lumpia, and when I tell you these egg rolls are next level... they're unique, insanely crispy, super flavorful, and LONG (like, laughably long lol). They're filled with pork and come with a delicious Mae Ploy sauce that complements them perfectly. Super tasty and officially my new favorite egg rolls right now. initially thought $10.50 for three was a bit pricey, but after seeing the size and tasting them, they're 100% worth it. I crave them anytime I'm in the area. I also love the packaging and overall aesthetic, and I'm definitely coming back to try more of the menu (Pad Thai is next). The employee who handed me my meal was polite and acknowledged me right away when I arrived to pick up. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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Heard so many things about this place from peers! So excited I ran into this Thai shop. I love the decor and the seating all the small details like their pink plates Love that you can see inside the kitchen especially when they making your food. Food came delivered to our table piping hot! I've never had drunken noodles before I like that they have two different types of noodles you can choose from. Definitely has a kick of spice I was sweating up! Really glad I got to try! gotta come back to eat the whole menu read more

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Just had my first meal at Holy Basil and everything was absolutely delicious. Every dish hit the mark and I honestly can't wait to go back for more. The manager, Aron, was great too... friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. If you're in the neighborhood, this place is a must. Ambience is really nice clean welcoming. I love the holy basil light. It's a really cool vibe on the inside like an outdoor market at night.! read more

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Delicious food. Great service. Chill ambiance. Came for lunch with a large group and everyone experienced 5 stars.

We were filming a reality show at a location up the street from this Holy Basil. They put together a great lunch for our crew of 15-20. I had the delicious Chicken Fried Rice. The place was cute & clean, the staff was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go back. Thank you for the awesome service! read more

I'm glad I got to try Holy Basil! A little hard to find, as it was located in a food court-esk place in the fashion district (?) there were shops on shops selling suits for a great price on the same street. Had to order my go-to: pad see ew. Service was great, very friendly! They have a few tables designated for their restaurant but other seating around as well. The pad see ew was very good, just enough flavor of salty/sweet. They give you a good amount. I can say that out of all pad see ew I've tried, this one is most comparable to Hanuman Thai in OC (my favorite...). I chose pork loin in mine out of shrimp and tofu. It was flavorful and tender, I normally don't like pork that much but it blended nicely with the noodles. If it is in your interest to visit, please do! The quality of food and flavor definitely lives up to the hype :) read more

Holy Basil - Pad See Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't believe that I haven't post a review about one of my favorite tha places in all LA ITS SIMPLE, EXCEPTIONAL FOOD, SERVICE ITS AMAZING AND AMBIENCE THE MOST CHILL IN THE WORLD I been obsessed with this place Thanks to Megan my favorite server that makes us feel like family read more

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Good Thai food in LA with moderate menu pricing. Located in a small food hall competing with a Pizza Hut and Broken Mouth (renowned Hawaiian fusion), it holds its own. The Pad Kee Mao was nothing crazy with a $4 up charge for 3 pieces of shrimp. The Green Curry and Grandmas Fish and Rice are what you should get from here. Service was friendly and attentive with everything we needed. I'd say it's worth a try if you're in the area and Broken Mouth is too long of a wait. read more

Holy Basil - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has a fun vibe, very small but surprisingly echoey when you first get in there. We did not have reservations one bri arrived but we are lucky that it was only a 10 minute wait. I think we got some of the best spots in the place though, at the bar, so we can see where all the magic happens. However like I mentioned earlier it is so noisy in there! The venue is pretty small and because the room shape is relatively boxy with hard walls and with the kitchen up in the action makes for a relatively loud ambient noise space. I think the place has enough charm and various sounds going on to justify probably not having music, but I'm pretty sure there is something playing that was echoing in the place, but couldn't tell you what it was. Anyways enough on that. The food really does have a very eclectic approach, I think drawing together Thai in Mexican influence, at least based on my taste. The rice dish was a little bit plain but very fresh and well executed based on the ingredients contained within. The chicken dish was enjoyable it was a fried chicken as it's protein which had a subtle crunch yet perfectly cooked and delicate on the chew. The sauce was an unmistakable mole type sauce flavor And while good as a combination I thought it lacked a little bit of depth in the flavor. The wagyu steak dish had great flavors textures and overall good combination but boy does it kick you in the butt on the spice level. I would not order that last one again unless there's a way to adjust the spice level. We weren't asked about spice level so I'm not sure if that's something that typically comes up or if it's a common concern for guests. The last dish we had was the key lime pie which to me was the star of the show. It is homemade and I probably could eat two more slices of that in one sitting. I would definitely come back, but I would certainly choose different entree options to get a better feel for the restaurant. And I'll probably order that key lime pie again, so good! read more

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My gf loves thai food and I recently found time to get an order in after work. We got the pad kee mao, gra pow eggplant, and chicken and rice. I waited about 30 minutes for my order to be ready even after ordering for a specific time pickup. The pad kee mao was my favorite of the 3. The noodles were chewy and springy and I loved the strong taste of the sauce they used. The generous amount of veggies and soft chicken meat was tasty too. I usually don't like eggplant, but the gra pow eggplant was delicious. I loved how soft and almost mushy the eggplant was along with a light eggplant taste. The addition of the mushier and crunchy skin pumpkin went well. I didn't expect there to be rice included since that was not mentioned on the menu. That was a big plus. The chicken and rice dish was also better than what I was expecting. I'm a big fan of hainan chicken rice and this was both similar but very different. The chicken was the same style and soft. The nice crunchiness of the bits of garlic and cucumber gave some refreshing taste of the stronger taste of ginger. The rice also had a garlic ginger taste to it too. Overall, I would put this spot as my favorite thai spot in DTLA area. The food was great and my gf also really liked it too. I will be ordering other things on the menu when I get a chance to try them out again. read more

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I used to order once a month AND dream of the pad see ew at this place. And now I feel like the brand has got a little too big for its birches. I think the food has been holding up a bit but its service continues to be really over the top stuck up that I'm uncomfortable when I try to bring my friends to try it. There's been too many incidents and I don't think it's worth submitting my friends/fam to this. And I think the last draw was ordering delivery for the famous pad see ew only to get this stringy version that we absolutely disliked. Ps- note I forget the green curry here is super delicious but more watery than most. read more

Holy Basil - Pad See Ew Noodle allegedly - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love a good eggroll, someone here said that these where their favorite. What kind of crack are you smoking? Hands down the sorries eggroll ive ever eaten. All you taste is the wrapping, and they are 10 dollars!! Truly criminal eggrolls to the point i felt compelled to make this review. The main dishes are decent but over priced for the portions. read more

Holy Basil - the "eggroll" - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service and food were so good! We got the pad see ew and the koi soi, both were very delicious! It's their soft opening so there was no wait as well. The ambiance was so nice and the music was really good too!! read more

Unacceptable $26.40 for not even 1/2 a teaspoon depth of curry sauce. Called the restaurant back and the woman's response was " it's not soup. You can contact owner or go to our web site. " What's the point of curry when there isn't enough sauce to put on rice. ‍ The issue isn't the portion of shrimp. The issue was the lack of sauce to put on the rice. Picture shows the depth of sauce with a plastic soon. read more

Holy Basil - Shrimp Kaeng Karee -Shrimp yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Today, I decided to go in person and order. I ordered 2 veggie fried rice and 1 pad Thai. I was charged $54 for those 3 orders. I knew the price was off but since I was treating a friend that came with me I didn't want to question the price in front of them. I even tipped an extra $2. I've ordered every 2-3 weeks recently and sometimes the same type of order via delivery and it isn't this much. It's always like $44...plus tip. I went home and put in the same order on Uber eats and lo and behold it came up to $44. I don't know why I was charged an extra $10. I think he assumed I wasn't a regular. Seems very dishonest. I'm very disappointed. Updated: with taxes it's supposed to be $48. As per Uber eats pickup. read more

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Fantastic Thai spot with excellent service. Had the pad khee mao, calamari, green curry risotto, and chimichurri steak. Everything was delicious. Small venue so recommend a reservation. Would definitely come back again. read more

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4.5/5 I've ordered via Postmates twice. The second time was much better * Pad see ew with pork: perfectly sweet and savory, came with some pickled jalapeño slices on the side * Chicken wings: bogo free via Postmates. Each order is 1/2 lbs - this time it came with 4 larger wings vs previous time 6 tiny wings. Crunchy and juicy and perfect amount of dry seasoning. One complaint: there were still quite a few feathers on the wings (you can see in the photos) I wish the menu was bigger but I'll also be satisfied with reordering these 2 things every time read more

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Solid Thai food! I really wanted to try the holy wings but I came at 1 pm on a saturday and they were already out . I loved the noodles pad see ew it had plenty of vegtebles and flavor! The vibe is order at window and sit down but you can watch the chefs cooking your meal which is always fun. Parking is probably the toughest part about this place. We parked somewhere for $10 a day. read more

Holy Basil - Pad See Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We went for a quick bite as but the place was not very inviting this time : There was a half open water large drain behind on the table next to wall and the tables were dark as they removed the lights. I was told that they are moving to the Arts district in 2 months so why not close this gloomy place for walk ins and just leave the food delivery business? Upon requesting a beer, we were told again like at the Atwater location that they were out of beer but we could have wine or sake. The food was not bad but not great either, the pad thai lacking in flavor and char. The green curry was a little too watery for me but I guess, it is a different recipe than the traditional one. I agree with several other reviews that the quality was not the same as before. We will see them in the new location but for now, I will pursue my quest for Thai elsewhere. read more

Delicious Thai food with bold flavors and perfectly balanced spice levels in every dish.

Been wanting to try this spot for a while but I was disappointed. The meats we had were all very bland. The fried chicken was nice and crunch but no flavor. The best parts were the noodles and the rice. Probably a better experience for vegetarians. Don't think I will return. read more

Holy Basil - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WOW! I am pretty blown away by how good this spot is! My coworkers and I came to this food hall to try Broken Mouth, but the wait was too long, so we decided to try Holy Basil and I could not be happier that we did!! We ordered the shrimp fried rice, the yellow curry rigatoni, and the pad see ew, and when I tell you each dish was insanely delicious, it blew our minds. We were just so surprised how flavorful each dish was! We started with the pad see ew which we got with the flat noodles, and it's probably the best version of pad see ew I've ever had! 9.5/10 The yellow curry rigatoni is one of my top 3 things I've eaten in the past year because it was so unique, so creative, and so delicious. It was a complete surprise! If I could give it an 11/10 I would. The shrimp fried rice does not look like any shrimp fried rice I've had anywhere else. My coworkers and I were a little confused when it came out and we were worried we weren't going to like it. But our server told us to pour the fish sauce on it and the like, and oh my goodness was it delicious. Incredible. 9.5/10 We also ordered the Leo beers which were perfect with a lime. The seating is very minimal, and the size of actual dishes they gave us to put our food on was pretty small, but our server was kind and attentive, and the food was out of this world. It's so nice to have a great casual meal. There is a parking lot behind the food stall area. We paid $8 for 8 hours (that's the minimum you can pay). I immediately recommended this restaurant to all my friends in the LA area. You should check them out too! read more

Service was nice, they were really sweet to us. Food was very yummy, got the pak kee mao, green curry, and grandmas fish and rice. The pak kee mao was so spicy even though it was medium, wish I could have done a mild for that. The green curry was my second fav, so yummy and big portion! And lastly grandmas fish and rice was my favorite. The rice isn't plain white rice, they did something with it to make it flavorful and the fish was also super yummy. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Super yummy. read more

Holy Basil - Pak Pad Kee Mao Noodle ( Spicy ) , Kaeng Kiew Wan - Green Curry , Grandma's Fry Fish and Rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We were celebrating my coworkers birthday and she wanted Thai food, so we ordered from Holy Basil for the first time since they could deliver to our workplace. Unfortunately, they messed up the order and didn't include my pad see ew...they did include some green curry that we didn't order, so I ate that. It was really good...just didn't satisfy my craving for noodles. The crispy pork belly was good and my coworkers liked their food so I'm willing to check it out again...maybe lol. read more

we were in the area and wanted thai food! the staff is so sweet! inside is a bit warm but it has also been very warm in LA! we got the green curry and pad see ew! both tasted great but thr portions were small! tasted home cooked in a good way! i really enjoyed the pad see ew! read more

Holy Basil - Kaeng Kiew Wan - Green Curry and Pad See Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After learning about nearly a two-hour wait at Broken Mouth, I decided to give Holy Basil a try, hoping for a better experience. However, my visit was far from welcoming. When I arrived, a family of four was already waiting at the counter for someone to take their order. I noticed that no staff acknowledged them--no "we'll be right with you," nothing. Eventually, they left without ordering. I took some time to look over the menu and decided on what I wanted. But after waiting a while, I realized no one was coming to take my order either. I politely asked a young woman who was bussing tables if anyone was available, and her response was shockingly rude. With an attitude, she told me, "That would be me, you're just going to have to wait until I finish bussing these tables." I calmly replied, "That's totally fine, I hope you have a better day," but she remained unfriendly. At that point, my first impression of Holy Basil was already ruined. Final Thoughts I completely understand that everyone has bad days, but customer service plays a huge role in the dining experience. Unfortunately, the lack of hospitality and professionalism here made me decide to leave without ordering. read more

We used to love this place but the quality like several other Yelpers have mentioned has gone way down. The eating area of the restaurant looks dirty and there was a gnat flying over the table. The pad Thai was not as charred as it used to be and the portion is smaller. The small shrimps at $2 a piece are still too expensive. The green curry was watery and I could barely notice the coconut flavor. Of course, and again they were out of the beer but they would happily oblige with bottled wine or sake, all more expensive items. Come on, bottle of wine on plastic chairs and table in a poorly lit sitting area where the cold beer should be perfect. An unpleasant experience tonight. read more

Wowwwwww. I can't tell you guys how delicious this place is. Menu is not too big but has most of the classics. Parking is super difficult as it always is in downtown. When I don't feel like dealing with it, I uber from work or I uber eats the meal to my office. It's located in a sort of market place of sorts and there are other restaurants in the open area as well. This one is in the front. A couple tables and plastic chairs to sit at if you choose and a sort of counter area. The important part: GET THE PORK BELLY! It's so good im reluctant to share but the pork belly is so crispy and perfectly fried that I could eat it everyday. Also the sauce that comes with it is a cilantro fish sauce concoction that would literally make a shoe taste good. My other favs are the chicken wings, pad thai, egg rolls, and the gra pow moo krob. The grandmas fish and rice is also delicious. I can't rave enough! They guys at the counter are also super nice so that helps and the food comes out pretty quick on a good day. Highly recommend! read more

Lucky we went on Memorial Day. The food court was empty. Nevertheless, parking was a headache. We circled a few times before we found street parking. The eatery is located inside a nondescript building, so keep your eyes open. We tried Holy Wings, 6 small pieces, crispy on the outside and moist inside, very good. Ah, the Rigatoni Yellow Curry was a hit, a simple dish with an amazing sauce. Wish I had rice to soak up all the sauce. Hubby had Pad See Ew with pork which tasted standard. The portion looked deceptively light because both of us were full from 3 dishes. Holy Basil lived up to the hype. I recommend. read more

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Worth the try: shrimp curry, moo krob, house Thai tea Tip: It's a small shop so expect a wait or try to go during off-peak hours! Wouldn't recommend coming with a group larger than 4 people. Wild Shrimp Curry ($24): House-made yellow curry paste, wild shrimp, egg, fried shallots, sichuan peppercorn oil. My favorite dish of the night! A very flavorful curry with shrimp, different from what I'm typically used to having at Thai restaurants. Not spicy. Moo Krob ($22): Holy Basil's signature crispy pork belly, 48 hours cured served with Holy Sauce. This dish is perfect by itself--each piece is fried to perfection without being too fatty or oily. Grandma's Fish & Rice ($22): Shredded fried barramundi, cilantro, chili fish sauce, lime and shallots. A rice dish with fried fish most of the flavor coming from the like and chili fish sauce. PARKING: Lots of street parking available nearby. SERVICE: Limited staff but they're quick to get you the next open table, take your order, and serve your food. Be kind and patient with them! ATMOSPHERE: Small restaurant in a back alley of Atwater Village. The tables and chairs definitely give it that Thai street market vibe, which adds to the entire experience. My partner has been raving about this new Thai spot in Atwater Village and we finally got to give it a try! We arrived on a Wednesday at 7 PM and were seated within 15 minutes with 1 party ahead of us. While we were eating we saw a longer line form outside. They're currently going through their soft opening and expect to fully launch within the next 1 - 2 months. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes! read more

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Amazing FOOD! Great service. Cute little dining area, with tables and chairs to bring you that authentic Thailand feel. Tom Yum soup was a little too sweet for my liking. I do like min with a lot more acid, so it's just a personal perference. Top dishes are Crispy fluffy pork belly Pad see ew (cooked perfectly!) Fried Fish with rice (comes with a spicy fish sauce) read more

The hype is real. I was always put off by this place since I read that parking is rough in this area. Surprisingly for doing a pickup on Friday at 7pm, free street meter parking (since it's free after 6pm) was plentiful. I think it was due to the NY holiday where the out-of-towners aren't taking up space. I placed an order online and drove over. The order still wasn't ready so I had to wait a couple of minutes. I got a number of dishes. The portions aren't that big so it's a bit pricey but the quality is there. Overall, the flavors are sweeter but they pack more of a punch and are very flavorful. I loved the deep soy sauce flavor of the pad see ew. The moo krob was just okay; I wanted this to be crispier. The shrimp yellow curry was unique and didn't taste like a curry I've had before; the shrimp was plump. The Tom Yum also had deeper flavors with tons of aromatics. The crispy rice salad was a bit of a downer and was too vinegary. This spot doesn't serve your typical Thai flavors and delivers something extra. You must be warned though that my tummy did have some troubles a few days after. read more

Food was good and had a cute dining area, but the food hall area want great and the portions were small for the price. The Tom yum and chicken rice we ordered were great, but small. They tasted pretty well balanced and traditional, which was great with the food stall vibe of the cheap plastic tables and chairs. read more

Holy Basil - Tom yum - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow !! Phenomenal Thai food experience, felt like I was back in Bangkok while eating here. We came right before opening and were seated right away and ordered half the menu. I still think about the fried fish and rice - such a simple dish with amazing flavor. The sound of the crispy moo krob slab still lingers in my mind along with the dipping sauce *drooooooling. The oysters Tod kra tien was also super tasty and the oysters tasted fresh. Can't wait to come back and try the other half of the menu. read more

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As a Thai American I need to brag to you about my favorite Thai Restaurant on So Cal is @holybasil_la ! Holy Basil is elevated modern Thai cuisine that is better than my the Thai spots around the corner and even better my mom's Thai cooking. The genus behind it is chef @de.au who really understands Thai flavors and knows how to bring it up notches that will impress you every single time. There are so many Thai spots what will try to flash you with crazy multi level plates or neon lights but at the end those spots are all gimmicky and the food is just okay. But at Holy Basil, there are no tricks, just really good Thai food. Follow their IG and watch out for their special seafood weekend menu and collaborations. This spot and ambiance makes me feel more connected with being in Thailand . https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzahwFOLvTP/?igshid=ODhhZWM5NmIwOQ== read more

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This is THE go-to spot for Thai. I first had their fried rice when they had a stall at Infatuation a few years back and never forgot it since. I love strong flavors and good flavor profile combos in my dishes and Holy Basil serves exactly that. They're located in a gloomy looking food hall with other restaurants, which tbh I forgot what they were after seeing that Holy Basil was open. Service is nice and they bring the food to you after you order at the door. The whole ambiance of the hall is not as flashy as the popular parts of DTLA, but dw, Holy Basil's food does all the shining. read more